This is one hopping place on the weekend evening! We arrived without a reservation and they still found us a table straight away. Had there not been room they would have us sit at the bar. Great service throughout the entire experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. The menu is the perfect size with plenty of choices yet not overwhelming. We all chose a different dish and each one was spot on delicious! We enjoyed our experience and would love to return for breakfast one day. read more

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1. Excellent food choices and a wide variety from vegan, gf, meat, seafood, land-based meats and wide variety of veggies and meal choices. 2. Great service quality. 3. Good bar / wines. Only negative is that service was linear so those arriving first typically got their meals, deserts based on the queue. There were opportunities to serve desert to those who had ordered and finished main meals well ahead of other tables who started first but were slower to eat. read more

This came highly recommended with good reason. Wonderful service, love all the big Windows and yummy food. We came for a late breakfast during the week so didn't have to wait. The duck hash was delicious, unusual and perfect. Poached eggs, added bacon and avocado which made for a huge plate of fine food. read more

Strawberry Fare - Poached eggs with added bacon and avocado - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

I feel bad for being the only low star review for Strawberry Fare. My friend and I came here for dinner services. Honestly I think its dinner that was really bad because everyone seems to come here for desserts and brunch. This was what we ordered: Kikorangi Blue Cheese Plate Salmon Ceviche Braised Lamb Pappardelle Tropical Coconut Freeze All the dishes lack in flavor, especially the Pappardelle. Watered down sauce, with no flavors, and the pasta was not good. The lamb was so tough and it shouldn't be because it was braised. As for the ceviche, they give you a lot but its does not look like the normal ceviche you would get anywhere else, just gross. We did like the Tropical Coconut Freeze. It was our only dinner in Christchurch and it was disappointing. Also, service was super slow even when the restaurant was not packed. I just don't understand the high reviews. read more

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This is the perfect place to come for brunch! The food is delicious and the plating is picture perfect.

This is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Christchurch. It is the perfect spot for all occasions: anniversary, Sunday brunch, casual afternoon catch-up with a friend, drinks and especially dessert! The second story seems to attract a little bit of a nicer-dressed crowd while the lower level seems to be for those who just rolled out of bed or came from a workout. I wouldn't come here in anything less than a nice pair of jeans, at least. Strawberry Fare prides itself on serving local, fresh and organic food whenever possible, so you won't find fresher food anywhere else. For breakfast I have tried the french toast (which I think is their best breakfast item), the BET (which just seemed plain, though the flavors are nice), the blueberry pancakes which are delicious and looks like the batter is poured over a scoop of large blueberries on the skillet. The Corn and Capsicum Fritters and Salmon Deluxe were huge favorites with my friends. For lunch I enjoyed the bruschetta and the summer chicken salad. The bruschetta is fresh and the summer salad is refreshing but also has large pieces of asparagus. For dessert I absolutely recommend the Sunken Chocolate Cake. It is gluten free and vegan, but you would never know. It is also beautifully decorated with thin, frozen honey drizzle. The little girls I was with devoured their ice cream sundaes (but who doesn't love ice cream?) The cool thing about Strawberry Fare though is their baking school! You can take classes at the restaurant to learn to bake (almost) as good as their chefs. This is definietly an experience everyone must do! If you haven't been to Strawberry Fare, put it next on your list - you'll be glad you did! read more

Strawberry Fare - Salmon Benedict on a croissant - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

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This place is well known for its delicious desserts and for good reason. Bring your appetite, the dishes we had were generous in size. Not much more to say than if you're craving for a sweet treat then this place will do the trick. read more

Strawberry Fare - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

Nice food and great service .. save room for dessert... so many deli-shish choices to try.

We started our South Island trip in Christchurch and this was our morning fuel up stop before we headed out, and what a good decision it was to come here. Impeccably decorated, clean, gracious service and delicious food. The upstairs looks out to the street which is lined by weeping willows, and downstairs you have to option to sit in the sunny balcony. Breakfast eggs, waffles, French bread they have it all. Highly highly recommend, this was of the the best places we tried when we were in New Zealand. read more

Strawberry Fare - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

Enjoyed great service and superb food here. Been to breakfast and lunch. Great steak with true taste of quality. You have to try Salmon Croissant for breakfast. See pics bellow read more

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We are tourist who came for breakfast and decided to do dinner the next day. Excellent choice on our part. I had the fish and my daughter had the filet, both were excellent! Their sauces are amazing! Not one piece left uneaten. Save room for dessert. Dessert prices are high but the desserts are fabulous. Thank you for a lovely birthday dinner. What a meal to remember read more

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An overall solid place for dinner or just for dessert. We sat around 8pm and it seemed like most parties seated came especially for dessert. Highlights: Each dish was placed beautifully. Get their fish of the day pan fried. They also cook a good steak. They have more desert options than meal options and the creme Brule was AHMAZING. Low light: Pork cassoulet was way too salty but otherwise well flavored. read more

Strawberry Fare - Dessert sampler - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

We got eggs benedict! By far the best Benedict I have had to this date. Their poached eggs were the best. . We also got the warm raspberry drenched cake which was a bit sweeter than we expected but nevertheless great because of the texture read more

Strawberry Fare - With Akshay boo - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

Delicious food and delicious coffee. The eggs Benedict was to die for as well as the tomato chutney that came with the eggs and toast. The flat white was my favorite so far in NZ. The service was exceptional and the waitress was willing to give us all sorts of recommendations of places to visit on our trip. read more

Strawberry Fare - Eggs Benedict with spinach - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

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Yummy yummy in my admittedly oversized tummy! Strawberry fare is a real treat for me and my hubby but it truely is a worth while experience. The fillet steak is to die for (so tender!) and the mash potatoes are oh so creamy mmmmmmmm the desserts are my guilty pleasure (besides of course my sex swing collection) the ultimate chocolate dessert is my go to every time I love the moose and the grainy ice cream is just brill. Unbeatable. I must admit the pre-earthquake location was better but they are nevertheless doing well in the new place! I will be back (not a dark Vader reference) read more

Excellent food! Highly recommended! We enjoyed a sensational breakfast at this establishment! Awesome egg benedicts! read more

I didn't think the price point was on the higher side like other review said. I feel like this is the price you will pay if you are going to a nicer restaurant that has quality food. We only ordered deserts here but saw someone had proper brunch that looks like they also gave generous proportions. I ordered the Chef Trio because I'm a libra that just can't decide on anything . ($21.50) Chocolate cake ( rich and moist with slightly melted vanilla ic cream) Cheesecake was super delicious and creme burleeeeeee ( texture was thick and creamy but not too sweet) yummmm!! 10/10 Dad had the Strawberry Pillow - this one was suggested by the waitress stated was the most popular but we all agree this one was the least favorite one from all of us. Its just angel cake splash with some fresh berries (which we appreciated and lots of whipped cream and sauce) Angel cake was decent . 6/10 Poached Pear and Ginger Pudding - it was also good but nothing wowing! 7.5/10 Well this also depends on what you like but seems like the locals here usually go for the cheesecake and chocolate cakes. Menu is massive , you can definitely find something you like ! Oh yeah, Parking is a b*tch! Good luck! I would come back here if I'm in Christchurch to try their breakfast & brunch. read more

Fantastic food, but do to the proximity to a hotel, had a lot of family traffic on the day I went. I had the grilled fish of the day and it was really good, everything you want in a main with a mix of complex flavors that blended well together. One bite gives the lemon of the sauce over the fish, the next gives a hint of the balsamic under them. Wine selection was limited, but covered all the varietals. I definitely recommend. read more

Easy to find, can park just outside the restaurant, friendly staff but most importantly the food was amazing. Was there for breakfast and had Eggs Benedict and a Duck Confit Hash. It was soo good. read more

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Went for Saturday brunch and got a nice window seat. Decided to order BET - bacon eggs n tomato on kitchen's own seeded bread. Figure if a restaurant can't do basics, it'll fail everywhere else. And it was quite nice. Eggs nicely poached, bacon crispy, tomatoes ok. But the bread is delicious. Pity they only served one piece!!! read more

Strawberry Fare - Bread is lovely. - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

Wonderful atmosphere and the service was incredible. I had the duck hash and would recommend highly! read more

Strawberry Fare - Duck Confit Hash - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

This place is popular, and I have heard the desserts are awesome.I went for the bread pudding, which was pretty good, but not worth the $16.50 in my book. Ironically, it may be that creme anglaise, a special ice cream, and the sticky date bread and the caramel sauce is a bit much - and why raw bananas on top of all that? The place was packed though, so maybe other things on the menu are a home-run? Also, allow time for parking - there are only a handful of spots. read more

We have always talked about coming here for brunch when we pass by. So glad we finally did!! Such a lovely place. You get to sit above street level and get a nice view of Hagley Park. The food we had was amazing and the prices weren't crazy. We both had 2 mimosas, a mocha, a flat white, fritters, and French toast. Everything was made well and tasted excellent. I can't wait to come here for dinner!! Definitely try it out. read more

Strawberry Fare - Yummy Fritters and a Mocha - Desserts Near Me - Christchurch, AUK

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One of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots in Christchurch. Delicious Eggs Benny, *incredible* French Toast, and very decadent coffee concoctions. I've been told that it's equally amazing for lunch and dinner, but have not personally tried those meals. And the desserts are one of the main draws. read more

This place is famous for its desserts. When I'm in trouble with the missus I treat her to some of their desserts and I'm back in the good books ! read more

Came around breakfast/brunch with my sister. Eggs benedict was good, strawberry pillows to die for. I wanted the lick the plate it was that good. The desserts are definitely a highlight! The portions were surprisingly hefty, so sadly couldn't try more of the desserts. I would have liked to order the entire menu of dessert options if my stomach and wallet allowed it. read more

Went here on a whim and I was very pleased. I had the beef filet and it was so tender!!!!! My dish also came with truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus (also amazing). For dessert, my boyfriend and I shared the Carmel and hazelnut torte. Wait staff was friendly and I think my only regret that night was that we didn't order more dessert! Lol read more

Just booked a reservation for our third visit, during our four (split-up) nights in Christchurch. We're touring the South Island from the USA and have multiple stops here in Christchurch. The first two experiences were great. The food superb. The drinks I ordered however were just ok. I ordered a Moscow Mule and it tasted good, but wasn't served in a copper mug as it should. And yes, it matters. Another night I had a Mojito, which was just so-so. I wouldn't order it here again. The food however made up for it...both times. I had the risotto the first time and the duck the second. Both were very tasty and cooked to perfection. Service was better the first time around and just average the second. I hope it will be better tonight. With some slight improvements, I would have given it 5 stars. read more

Strawberry Fare used to be my favourite restaurant. Now they're back, in a different location and it just feels very different. The vibe and atmosphere is different. The meals are limited and overpriced... the desserts are still very good and I would probably recommend just going for dessert. The lunch/dinner meals are good but the old menu had much more choice and the mains never seem to change. The service is also very slow. Nevertheless, still a great place to go. read more

Went there a month ago Most overatted and expensive desserts .Never going back .Rather get a sundae from macdonalds

A little bit on the expensive side, wanted $5+ for sides such as avocado and bacon, but the food was delicious and the staff lovely. I would go back. read more

Loved this place.. amazing waffles and egg benedict. Staff was so good. Reserve this place as it gets busy during weekends.

My friend begged me to go with him for years, I wasn't enthusiastic as this isn't a place I fit in. But the ultimate chocolate dessert is amazing, everything is perfectly placed and has amazing flavor, I would come back just for that. read more

Worse service ever we had a birthday party there only 7 of us, they forgot orders, forgot our table and left us waiting along time for food, so disappointed as I had heard great things. When I expressed my unhappiness it was blown off with just oh sorry bout that, will not spend a single cent there again. read more

The classic Christchurch dessert destination. Expect to wait for a table if you don't book, but it's worth it! Staff are friendly and the setting is cosy but comfortable and quiet. Limited parking though. read more

This is so Frickin good like omgi can't explain yum oh hell really good stuff no crap at all really good I'm talking no shit it's good

I made a reservation for my partner and I to come here for my birthday because I've heard great things about the food - especially the desserts. Big mistake. On arrival we waited at the top of the stairs to be directed to a table. The waitstaff stood there and made no effort to greet/communicate with us when we approached them and snapped at us as we went to walk over to a table as we weren't getting directed to go anywhere else. We established that we had a reservation and were then directed to a table. There next to ours was another empty 2 seater table with a view out the window so we decided to move to that. Another member of staff came over and she proceeded to snap at us to move back to our original table. We decided to leave before ordering anything. I have never been treated this rudely by staff. Definitely ruined my birthday. I wouldn't have had a problem if she was polite and friendly but it appears she didnt have an ounce of customer service skills. Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't go back. read more

Was very disappointed in the mains meal we had, didn't bother to stay for the dessert. We had heard a lot of good reviews but didn't do much for us, sorry Strawberry Fare but we won't be back read more

Lovely atmosphere and great food. Desserts were amazing and dinner was very good. Worth the splurge!

I think that the reason SF does well is that it is one of the only places in Chc that specialises in desserts. So when you think 'dessert' you think Strawberry Fare. Good marketing, but it would be better yet if the desserts were actually better for the price charged. Citrus Dreamy Cheesecake is closer to one of those gelatin cheesecakes that doesn't have much taste, The Chocolate Drench cake is really a mud cake - wish it had been advertised as such. If you want a dense slab of chocolate, that's the one for you. I was hoping for a nice piece of actual cake. read more