A great chain bagel/pizza joint that boasts it's "New York Style bagel" while I'd argue they're…read moremore like Montreal-style (smaller and chewier and, in my opinion, tastier) they are baked perfectly and fill a much needed niche in New Zealand. Having moved here from New York, I was quite delighted to check this place out! The restaurant is clean and modern and has great eye-appeal. You can create your own bagel sandwiches (for $7.50) or select one of their options (~$9/10). I tried the Pilgram with chicken, bacon, mayo and tomato salsa on a rock salt bagel. I HIGHLY recommend the combo. While the sandwich lacks the amount of fillings a New York bagel would have, it is still satisfying. My husband had the Big Schnitz and he enjoyed it, too. Haven't tried the pizza, but if it's anything like the bagels, you're taste buds are in for a treat. Don't want a sandwich? You can also buy their bagels as bagel chips!

I have long been waiting for a Wholly Bagels to arrive in the South Island and was so excited to…read moresee it has recently opened in the new complex corner of Ilam and Creyke roads. This means I can stop pestering my wellington friends for us to quickly stop by Wholly's up there for my fix. There is plenty of off street parking but only two parks actually reserved for Wholly Bagels customers so snag yourself a street park if you see one. This is a new fitout so everything is clean and fresh. The bagels are amazing. My favs are the pilgrim and the salmon. The bagels come in a variety of flavours and are freshly made with no preservatives. The fillings of the gourmet bagels are humungous and delicious. I really want to try the pizza sometime as well - the Jumbo size truly is jumbo!! Service is pretty good. They took a while to take our order as they were busy cooking out the back. They also forgot our hot chocolates but remembered just as we were finishing up and bought them to us as takeaways instead with a lot of apologies and a free bag of bagel crisps (YUM!) so all was forgiven. The hot chocolate was really good actually, generous with the marshmallows and not flavourless like I find so many are. I recommend checking out Wholly Bagels for lunch, especially for Uni students as its very close to campus. They are also open till 8ish in the evening, and you can do an online order to speed things up in store.

My colleague and I dropped in the other night for a pizza and beer! It was the best pizza I have…read moreever had - thin and crispy proper Italian style ( and freshly needed dough) cooked in a wood fire oven. It was so good I dropped in for brekky and enjoyed a fabulous cappuccino and an awesome wood fired brekky bagel. This is a gem located underneath the waves blue Deloittes building on the corner!

We were taken here by a friend who is now a local, she had visited here several times. So we…read morepatiently joined the queue of office workers waiting for their lunch. It me several minutes to make my selection, and then I changed my mind twice whist being served. I finally settled on the Bronx Beef. I liked the way you see them cut the meat up thickly as my sandwich was prepared. The others two diner also enjoyed the options chosen. It it was a small place with a few seats, a great lunch was enjoyed.

Finally a great sandwhich joint in Christchurch! We went on a Saturday around lunch time and the…read moreline was out the door (this may have been due to a plethora of athletic events as most patrons were on a high school athletic team). The smells emanating from the restaurant were strong enough to keep you firmly planted in line though. I'd like to say the line moves fast, but, alas. Though this place is called "New York Deli" it's definitely a take on some American staple sandwiches. As a former New Yorker, the pastrimi ingredients weren't quite correct, but as a new local Kiwi, I thought it sounded great anyway (I never liked American pastrami sandwiches anyhow). The names all have a fun New York theme like Brooklyn Short Rib, Bronx Beef and Salmon on Broadway (except the Obama BLT, that was a random outlier). I opted for the NYD Cheesecake (last minute switch because they ran out of the Chicken SoHo) which is a seasoned flank stank (cooked more medium rare than dry and chewy) with chipotle BBQ (more bbq than chipotle) and cheese on top. I opted to add some veggies at the end of the line, too, as the service works much like a Subway store. I had my sandwhich on turkish bread, but there are two other options which both looked fantastic and fresh as well. I'm excited to go back and try some of the other options, but also, to arrive before 10:30 am and try some of their bagel creations. If there bagels are as good as their bread options, you won't be disappointed.

The ambiance here is great love the decor diverse group of people here for coffee and breakfast…read morestaff are friendly thanks always enjoy my detour here

My meal was pretty good, but I waited to be served for 40 minutes and I was a party of one. Other…read morepeople sat down and were severe long before me.

Wonderful atmosphere, roomy coffee shop right in the business district/Riverwalk area of downtown…read moreChristchurch. Very convenient walk to major hotels and shopping. I recommend their sandwiches and of course, my favorite - Flat White coffee, no sugar. Gotta love the beauty and variety of Christchurch. Highly recommend visiting.

This place has amazing value for money! For just $12.90 I got quite a large iced caramel latte and…read morea big piece of carrot cake. The atmosphere inside is lovely and calm and the staff was very attentive and receptive to my needs. I felt welcomed as soon as I stepped in the door. I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone I meet.

I visited Affogato during my first visit to Christchurch from California late 2023. It was…read morerecommended by my hotel concierge. I tried the buffet breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Christchurch but it's not up to my international taste buds. I walked 5 blocks to Affogato with my best friend and we both really enjoyed the food and the friendly service. I loved their eggs Benedict - salmon, bacon or spinach - and their berry French Toast. Great flat white and other coffee options. Easy to find location at the corner of Bealey Avenue & Colombo Street.

Affogato Cafe was wonderful! We were looking for a quick and tasty bite to go and it was the…read moreperfect place. The service was friendly, they warmed up all our food (even for take out) and it was so scrumptious. A few of our favorites were the chicken pesto panini, orange almond cake, and quiche. Highly recommend if you're looking for something to go or if you want to sit in - it's also a cute cafe!

Awesome experience at C1 espresso. Coffee shop is in an old bank and they do more than just fancy…read morecoffee. They have a pretty robust brunch/ lunch menu. If you order burger and fries, it gets delivered via pneumatic tubes, previously used to send cash around the bank. The experience was awesome to see. Also loved the free sparkling water from a dentist water spout, hidden bookshelf into the bathrooms, and Star Wars decorations for the bathrooms.

Great service, drinks and ambiance. It's the old post office and has a lot of character. Make sure…read moreto checkout the water station and the overhead tubes that deliver food. The chai tea was delicious and the portion is enough for a second pot of tea for another day. They served me the tea leaves in a box I can keep.

My husband and I are die-hard Espresso Room fans. Diane, who works weekday mornings, is a delight…read moreto speak with and makes one mean cappuccino. Though the Espresso Room is small and connected to the TAB building off St. Albans Road, there are 5 or 6 bar seating options as well as a wee table for three. The cream cheese on the bagel (with pumpkin seeds) is extremely creamy and buttery and not like American cream cheese (if you know the type). There are also muffins and other breakfast options if you're not in a bagel mood. Though the service can be a bit slow, I still recommend that you pop in to grab a coffee or a pastry before heading on to work or back home from shopping. You won't regret it.

I had a delicious breakfast here. I decided to go with the cheese and chive scone from the bakery…read morecounter, although they have many kitchen options as well (toast, a variety of steel-cut oatmeal, & muesli). The cheese and chive scone came warmed up with butter, making it all that more delicious. I also decided to go for a pot of French breakfast tea ($4). It was the perfect place to make me wake up. I loved how the front area of the restaurant catered to dogs, with metal holes for leashes to attach and water bowls throughout the area.

$30 for 600g of coffee in the Discovery Box totally worth it! And 6 vacuum sealed individual packs!…read more The cafe mocha was DELICIOUS! And their single origin drip coffee is very tasty! Chemex drip yum! They even offer decaf drip coffeeeee wow They roast their own beans, you can see the WHOLE roasting unit! It's very cool to see! They also have an amazing and diverse selection of coffee equipment! It's mind blowing! This place is INCREDIBLY SPACIOUS! With luxuriously high ceilings! Free WiFi and comfy seats! Yes yes yes pleaaaaase! The milk alternatives include soy, coconut, and almond! Some lowlights: 30 min parking spots :( Only one bathroom