Welcome to The Apron Cafe

“ What a welcoming and hospitable place. My friends and I popped into The Apron Cafe a few weeks ago to order some hot drinks. Impeccable service from the owners. So incredibly kind and friendly. Ordered what is possibly one of the best spicy chai lattes I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. Perfect atmosphere for a bite to eat and a chat. Highly recommend both locals and travellers to pay a visit! ”

“ Very good food - our group liked all the dishes that they tried. Service was excellent. ”

“ Super friendly owners, talkative and wonderful. Respectful prices. I Ordered the $2 roti, and the blueberry & Strawberry bread because I thought it would be a quick snack but it was massive! ”

“ This charming gem of a small coffee shop, is a rescue haven with a few small 2-3 person tables, and a few very comfortable large booths ample for a family of 4. It is right near the Earthquake museum and is open 7 days a week until 5pm for breakfast, coffee and baked goods like muffins and scones. We were exhausted after a very long uncomfortable overnight flight, and drove around looking for someplace to eat breakfast and get caffeine. We found the Apron, between 930 and 1030 a.m. and used the street pay metered parking for our rental vehicle. It was not crowded when we arrived, so our timing was good to have a sit down breakfast. Shelly was extremely gracious to us, and explained everything we had questions about when ordering. We praised the free wifi for customers, which allowed us to make needed communications on our social media apps. The kind staff lead my parents to the building next door where the public restroom was located. I ordered a Mochaccino, with a splash of hazelnut syrup, which was a sweet, rich, bold, stamina potion and a delicious LIFE saver. Others were content with the black coffee. My dad, who is in his 80s, really wanted pancakes, which were not on the menu, but Shelly said they could make him some pancakes. We were truly blessed to have picked this spot as our first New Zealand dining experience. The food was amazing. The Ham and cheese toasty was warm comfort food. The eggs the shop uses have beautiful golden orange yolks from free range chickens who had obviously had been well cared for. The sausage and bacon were delicious and not overly spicy. The spicy chili omelettes were just right. We had ordered extra, and were provided with a plastic to go container, with a tight fitting lid, which was a reusable treasure this trip. We saved the muffin with our leftovers for a midnight snack which felt like the universe smiled on us after surviving the travel weariness. We were glad to find a unique place that felt very personal and not like a corporate chain establishment. The care and welcoming personalities of the staff were a breath of fresh air. If you can't eat in, get a beverage to go, and buy their food and baked goods to take with you for sustainance later! ”

“ Great location, very friendly staff and the food was delicious. Very reasonably priced and a wide choice of items on the menu. Would definitely recommend. ”

“ A great spot for breakfast, lunch or just coffee. The owners are lovely and very welcoming. Treated us like family which is why we ate there 4 times during our week long stay in Christchurch. We really enjoyed their breakfast menu but their chicken curry for lunch was tbe best we have had. Great food, great atmosphere! ”