Gloria Jean's Coffees Northwood in Christchurch

"This is my second visit to Gloria Jean’s Café, and once again I couldn’t go past ordering the waffles with bacon, banana, and maple syrup. The highlight for me is how they caramelize the banana — such a simple touch that most places skip, but it makes all the difference compared to just slicing a banana onto the plate. The mocha is spot on too, with a great balance of chocolate and coffee. Friendly smiles at the counter, good prices, and tasty food make it an easy choice to come back again."

"Found this gem when we started Pilates—great vibes, even better brunch. I left my phone for a week and they not only kept it safe, they charged it and let the caller/s know they had it. So grateful! Great brunch—smashed tacos and eggs bene (classic!) hit the spot. Don’t skip the espresso chillers on your way out, especially in this heat!"

"We visit here often for coffee and scones — it's our favourite spot! The staff are always lovely and welcoming, the coffee is excellent, and the cakes are absolutely delicious.""

"WOW!!! Absolutely amazing. This is by far the very best cafe we’ve been to in NZ. The food is fantastic The coffee is fantastic The service is fantastic Forget the rest, Gloria Jean’s is the BEST!"

"The coffee was a little bit expensive, but it was thick and delicious even though it was large. The cabinet food was also delicious. The atmosphere was good and overall I was satisfied. The parking was comfortable and nice. It was easy to talk to my friends. The only thing is I ordered coffee in a to-go cup, but I guess they forgot. It's okay. Such a mistake, lol."

"I highly recommend this café. The staff are friendly, efficient, and attentive to detail, and of course, they offer delicious cabinet food. I’m quite particular about what I'm looking for when I search for a café to grab a bite, but this place meets all my criteria. One staff member, who is of Asian descent, remembers exactly what I order every time I walk through the door, which is a savoury muffin and a flat white coffee. The staff also apologises and acknowledges their mistakes if they make one, and offers alternative options to accommodate you. Don’t miss out on this café, it’s a must-visit."

"Been coming here for awhile after the gym and have never had a bad experience! Coffee and matcha lattes have been delicious on every occasion! And the cabinet is very tasty as well as excellent service every time would 100% recommend coming here to anyone"

"Good place to stop for a drink or eat. A large variety of savoury and sweet foods. Coffee, tea, smoothies, iced drinks, and more. I tried the sausage roll and mango medium-sized smoothie. $16.40 total. Smoothie came out very quickly. Sausage roll not too long after. The sausage roll wasn't warmed enough through the middle. It tasted ok but didn't taste much of meat. Maybe used fillers and mixed vegetables inside. I probably would try here again. Staff friendly. Thanks team"