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Ilex Cafe Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013

Ilex Cafe





1127 Reviews
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Cafe
  • Friday9 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–5 PM
  • Monday9 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–4 PM




Ilex Cafe Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013




About the Business

Events. Weddings. Cafés. - Good Company Christchurch | Our diverse portfolio includes some of the country's most exciting weddings, events, venues, cafes and bespoke food and beverage services. Good Company specializes in curating inspired and unforgettable event experiences in beautiful locations.

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Website
http://www.goodcompany.nz/
Call Us
+6439415556
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
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Hours

  • Friday9 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday9 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday9 AM–5 PM
  • Monday9 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday9 AM–4 PM
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Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Delivery
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Toilets
  • Good for kids
  • Family friendly
  • Wi-Fi
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Kids' menu
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • High chairs
  • Casual
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Vegetarian options
  • Catering




Recommended Reviews

Caitlin H
06.10.2023
Ilex Cafe
Really cute place and nice atmosphere. Food was overpriced for what it was. Staff on till didn’t seem too happy to be there, no smiles.
Mia Kerei
27.09.2023
Ilex Cafe
We had a good experience with the person serving us. However the manager (or who seemed to be) was making us abit uncomfortable. We heard her make passive aggressive remarks about another trainee staff member. Along the lines of shes abit slow etc. She then yelled across the cafe multiple times at the trainee “hurry up i need that coffee!”We felt sorry for the new girl. How embarrassing.The food was okay, very expensive for what it is. Cafe is pretty ascetically.Not sure we’ll come back with the management being the way it is. Just abit yuck to treat your staff like that.
Josephine Adams
23.09.2023
Ilex Cafe
The cafe manager seemed a bit taken aback when we showed up for our lunch booking, but she eventually allowed us to sit down and order. The food was adequate, and the menu is very extensive - something for everyone! Pretty expensive though.Sandwich bread was good, but the napkins underneath were impossible to use - just immediately soaked with sandwich filling. The fries came unsalted so tasted pretty bland. Coffee was good.
ROS8215
18.09.2023
Ilex Cafe
Came in for lunch and went with the beef burger with chips as everything else wasn’t too appetising. Service was quite slow and the staff repeatedly mixed our orders up with other customers. The price for the meals weren’t worth the taste, but the environment is nice and refreshing with good seating, and plenty of greenery.
Bill McElhinney
01.09.2023
Ilex Cafe
Good food selection and great service even though they were extremely busy. Really nice place to relax. Only thing wrong is they don't sell smoothies! Coffee is good.
Chet Wah
31.08.2023
Ilex Cafe
Another outstanding cafe in Christchurch. The body prefect barrister definitely makes a mouth watering cup of coffee. Addition to the view of the garden the scones is to die for, served with butter and homemade jam. The spring season also have many ducklings wonder around the outdoor courtyard waiting for foods. So overall a wonderful experience and can't wait to be back again.
Hamada Eleleimy
24.08.2023
Ilex Cafe
I emceed a wedding there, I was impressed with the staff and their commitment to making sure everything works really well. They communicated well, we’re flexible when needed and followed the schedule well.The food was a hit with everyone. Being a vegan I was well looked after. From entree to main course and finally an amazing desert.I even returned again the next day for lunch and got the vegan sandwich off the menu. It was yummm.
Kwee Yum Lee (이귀염)
17.08.2023
Ilex Cafe
Delivers a consistently excellent coffee experience, particularly a soy latte, and provides a delightful array of sweet treats. A serene stopover for those exploring the nearby botanic garden.
Sujata Annavarapu
24.07.2023
Ilex Cafe
Great selection of cabinet food as well as options to order off the menu. Relatively quick turn around. Food is presented well and is reasonably priced. If you choose to sit outside, be prepared to face rather
Galina Yan
23.07.2023
Ilex Cafe
Sorry can't give more than one star for the poached eggs that were hard boiled and dirty cutlery. Being understaffed is not a valid excuse, there were 8 waitering staff and at least 3 cooks we could see in the kitchen. The café wasn't even full. The tables and chairs outside were wet and when we tried to open the outdoor umbrella which was broken (there were no signs stating so), one of the staff scolded us because he 'had to put it back down again'. We ordered tea for two people but the tea pot that arrived could only fill up one and a half cups. Very disappointed and would not recommend it to anyone. If we could we would have give it no stars at all.

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Ilex Cafe