Top Restaurants in Ashburton
Top 10 Cafe food in Ashburton, South Island, New Zealand
Discover Restaurants offering the best Cafe food in Ashburton, South Island, New Zealand including Panthers Rock, The Somerset Grocer Cafe and Bar, Nosh Cafe, Lushingtons Cafe, Taste Cafe, Columbus Cafe, Cafe Time, Ashford Craft Shop & Cafe, Mac's Cafe, T42 Cafe
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10. T42 Cafe
We invite you to come and meet our friendly team. We have something for everyone from a quick coffee, or a spot of tea, or maybe some of our amazing food including Gluten Free options. We are a family owned business and so we strive to source ingredients
Reviewed By Nisnav
Not really sure what the deal is here....under new management, thinking management have never been in business before. Really bad service, owners openly bad mouthing staff behind their back. First time this happened I gave them the benefit of the doubt...you know bad day? But a second and a third time! Seriously people your staff are working really hard for you...if that's how you talk about your staff and each other in front of your customers what the hell goes on behind closed doors.....hubby and I won't be back...disgusted!Nisnav, I believe your review is a little unfair as there is no context behind your review. Judging by the date you posted and after checking our timeline of events for the business and personal life, my wife unfortunately suffered a miscarriage at the beginning of that week and we were not back until the following week after you posted. Also, we received some complaints about a staff member who was being rude and abusive to other staff members while we were away. That staff member is no longer in our employment. This is why I believe your comment about management is unfair to both us and the rest of our wonderful staff.
9. Mac's Cafe
Reviewed By Xian122
Quick service, yummy fresh fish and regular and kūmara chips - only slightly too salty for me. Would definitely go back though. :)
8. Ashford Craft Shop & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Rilee0211
We dropped in here just by chance prior to leaving Ashburton for the drive to Blenheim. What a surprise ! As soon as the owners (mother and daughter) found out about my wife and daughters interest in felting, the four of them all got together for an impromptu one hour felting tutorial. Aside from that, it is definitely worthwhile checking this shop out and giving yourself plenty of time to do so.
7. Cafe Time
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By ATravellingWiilbury
God place to stop on SH1 - coffee, pancakes and pastries all good. All day breakfast looked less inspiring but didn't try it. A warm welcome & respite from the rain :-)
6. Columbus Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Nmsj1957
Stopped for coffee and had breakfast as well. Coffee served hot and fast. Breakfasts were large tasty servings. Staff are very friendly. Overall just what you need for the start of the day. Easy to see why this is a fast growing franchise.
5. Taste Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By tarla
This is a fairly small cafe in the larger Countdown shopping centre. It was extremely busy so we were fairly sure that it would be a good choice for lunch. Taste Cafe didnât disappoint. My friend had a corned beef sandwich which had homemade corned beef while I ordered the potato and bacon salad. Both meals were delicious. Service could not be faulted...they were both patient and efficient. A definite recommendation.
4. Lushingtons Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By mooseandbok2006
Stopped off for some breakfast on our way back to Christchurch after a short break in Geraldine. First visit here so not sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. What a lovely little café with very friendly staff. We both ordered the cooked breakfast â one with poached eggs, the other scrambled. Iâm not overly keen on the bog-standard hash browns so they were happy to swap them for spinach, and as he isnât that keen on tomatoes, was allowed to swap for another sausage. Our food came out in a timely manner and looked delicious. The poached eggs were perfect and we both exclaimed how good the sausages were. I particularly enjoyed the side of tomato sauce, it certainly wasnât your standard Watties thatâs for sure. It seems this place is very popular with tourists and locals alike, and when we arrived there was quite a queue for the amazing selection of slices and cakes. Weâve often driven past this place on our way down south, but next time we are definitely stopping to pop in again because we were that impressed. Well done guys!
3. Nosh Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
Nosh Cafe is a fully licenced cafe. We provide great food, all premise made including cabinet and a full menu. We have Switch espresso organic and fair trade coffee made by our talented baristas. Alfresco dining for those wanting to soak up the sunshine o
Reviewed By Paul T
Lovely café in a small shopping area just off the main highway 1 south west of Christchurch with plenty of parking. Quiet location, outside seating area, good selection of cakes and pastries and lunchtime meals. There is a wool/knitting shop adjacent. Very popular with locals. Good place to stop if youâre travelling on highway 1.
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2. The Somerset Grocer Cafe and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
We love great food and take pride in bringing you the best local and international produce, in a great shop atmosphere. At our Ashburton gourmet grocer youâll encounter new products and tasty delights with each visit. Browse our shelves for a unique ingre
Reviewed By SD2606
We walked into Somerset and managed to get the last table they had for Saturday lunch â proves to be a popular spot.I can understand why too. They offer everything!Gorgeous and delicious cabinet food, a highly extensive menu and black board options.They have a section for gifts and gourmet grocery items for sale.They have a Kapati ice cream bar.And a bar area!The counter service was reasonably friendly and the delivery of our food was quite prompt.We were happy with the presentation and quality of our food and coffee.We would return for further treats if ever in the area again thank you.
1. Panthers Rock
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
Well known destination spot in Mid Canterbury. Cafe/ Restaurant / Bar, serving locals, visitors and travellers alike giving them the best kiwi experience of great food & great service. . . . flowing into nights of dinner service, casual drinkers and local
Reviewed By 62Peter1952
Stopped off for a mid week lunch. The menu is basic, however the quality and presentation of the food is fantastic. The menu prices are in the $30.00 to $40.00 range for a generous main meal. Worth a look.
