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A plant-based, all-vegan, organic eatery at the Welder in Christchurch. Supports local organic farmers. Menu: https://www.thewelder.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Barefoot-A4.pdf Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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20 Welles St (at The Welder), Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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71 Reviews
First Review by will_thepug
PietroPaci
Points +51
Simply awesome - Edit
Great place to refuel especially after a good surf! The staff is friendly and the food is great!
Read morePros: Great home made options
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HayleyW
Points +86
Incredible plant based healthy food! - Edit
Absolutely loved my visit to Barefoot Eatery. Located in a very cool complex. Staff were lovely and the food was amazing. Super healthy, flavoursome and a good sized menu. Raw slices, plant mylks, salads, coffee. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Raw slices , Healthy food
Cons: Not cheap
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KiwiPB
Points +44
Breakfast Waffle - Edit
Large and small Waffle size options, really nicely presented but just wished the frozen berries had been defrosted as it made the waffle cold. Otherwise fantastic atmosphere, glad we weren’t in a hurry as it took a good 30 minute wait but the waitress did apologise. Would love to go again and try something else. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Summer Vibes, Great Atmosphere , Nice plant based options
Cons: Frozen fruits on the waffle, Lots of berries but needed defrosting, Waffles really lovely but could of been hotter
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Estelle.ghost
Points +1122
Promising! - Edit
Really awesome that this place has opened - chch desperately needs more fully vegan places such as this! My gluten-free friend and I came here for lunch and were so glad we finally could both eat the same things.
Read moreHowever my mushroom toastie from the cabinet took ages to come out (longer than my friend’s kitchen-made waffles), and it was cold when it did come. The bread was rock hard and an arm workout to cut. I know they’re still new so maybe that’s just one bad experience. I’d certainly come back to try it again though!
Second visit: much better experience so now I’m giving this place 4 stars ⭐️
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-25
Pros: Gf and vegan, No refined sugar, Wide variety
Cons: Pricey, Slow service
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PhilippaWadsworth
Points +30
A wonderful relaxed atmosphere - Edit
I love this place. All the food is vegan and prepared with care. Cabinet food as well as s menu.
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jw1234
Points +178
Barefoot and Expectant - Edit
Some reviews below describe the decor of the restaurant as being sparse or overly simplistic. I think that’s unfair. The chairs and tables are pretty simple, it’s true, but some other restaurants are like that too and still have good decor and great food. More importantly, the place is part of a virtually open plan complex almost like a food court but with solid walls between each restaurant section, and one large shared seating area separate from their own seated sections. The whole complex is what is called The Welder. Locals are probably familiar with the large converted warehouse-like building, but as a newbie to town, I had to walk past on the main road a couple of times until I finally noticed the relatively small sign down the side of the building. Being a cold damp drizzly winter’s day, I was by then quite cold and hoping to walk into a warm embracing cosy atmosphere. The place would be awesome in summer, but in winter the twin sliding doors simply suck all the heat out of the middle of the restaurant section immediately.
Read moreThe food is good though, for sure. I really enjoyed the Barefoot Burger. Initially peeved that the burger was obviously structurally too big to gobble with my bare hands, I gave in and used the supplied knife and fork. The sauce and pickled relish garnishes are on the too salty side for my taste, but certainly are entirely scrumptious and go very nicely with the fresh bread buns and fresh slices of tomato. The crunchy roast-dried full leaf green veggies on the side were a surprising delight too.
I’d ordered a small hot macadamia mylk chocolate. It was brought out almost immediately, which was a relief against the gusts of cold breezing around the back of my neck whenever a door opened, but the already rapidly cooling burger didn’t arrive until the chocolate was at least half gone. That was my mistake. Next time, I’ll be sure to be more sensible and just order the larger size as it was so delicious, but also provided a sensibly mild sweet counterpoint to the strong salty savoury flavour of the burger.
I’m really looking forward to my next visit… for take out, possibly of some of the sweet slices or cakes, or perhaps in summer, when the name of the place will indeed be much more apt and appropriate.
On the other hand, maybe I'll visit again tomorrow morning for brunch. That entire menu of the various waffle-based recipes just look so intriguingly scrumptious!
Pros: Amazing menu: savoury waffles! 'Shroom benedict?!, Great hot choco drinks!, Big burger bursting with radical relish yumminess!
Cons: Burgers with relish don't need extra salt., A scarf is needed on a breezy winter's day.
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MeggieVeggie
Points +235
A disappointment - Edit
I was excited to go here but I don’t think it quite lived up to my expectations.
Read moreCoffee milkshake had a really weird flavour, something in it was tangy almost lemony? Not a good mix in my opinion.
The pancakes were nice though and the homemade Nutella made it. They are very filling though so I’d suggest the small portion would be fine.
Other reviews have said it before but they could make it so much better with some more comfy seating but it seems quite a few people pop in for a lunch break so I guess they’re not looking to get too comfy.
Pros: Nutella was delicious on the pancakes
Cons: Severe lack of comfy seating, Coffee milkshake was tangy?!
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BlakeQuartly
Points +163
Yum - Edit
Simple cafe food and a nice lunch menu. Had a burger and caramel slice, both yum!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-14
Pros: Great sauce
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KarmaVDuncan
Points +63
Amazing! - Edit
The acai bowl, the waffles, the raw sweet treats in the cabinet, are all my favs, oh wait, and the granola, and the nourish bowl, and the burger, ... Ok I love them all, and struggle to just pick one! And the chai, wow! The smoothies are so good too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-02-27
Pros: Friendly staff, Good atmosphere
Cons: It is pricey
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Suzykiwi
Points +343
Fresh & beautiful - Edit
Great plant based cafe with amazing vibrant food, well thought out menu, good plant based milk for perfect flat whites and friendly staff. My new favourite place in Christchurch - wish I lived here!
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steve_brown_nz
Points +145
So so - Edit
Uncomfortable seating, not much buzz to the place
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Sarah-janeRodgers
Points +96
Gorgeous - Edit
Great discovery on my recent visit to Christchurch from Auckland. So refreshing to see such a great variety of options available!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Cute decor
Cons: None
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Siolovesplants
Points +386
A pleasant surprise! - Edit
I already new this was going to be a great place to visit from all the beautiful pictures and reviews. However it exceeded expectations, in a wonderful spot surrounded by more shops and eateries. Absolutely delicious food and lovely staff, a must visit, can't wait to be back!
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penguinlogic
Points +120
Must visit - Edit
Incredible options. Had the mushroom benedict and my partner had the avo smash. The smash was legit 2 avocados worth. NZ needs more places like this!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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MikeDunn
Points +47
Go there - Barefoot! - Edit
Delectable meals, great central city location. Highly recommend!!
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NicoleCracknell
Points +62
Amazing!! - Edit
100% Plant based eatery and so delicious. I got the waffles and a sparkling juice and every mouthful was better than the last 🤤
Read morePros: All plant based, Best home made hazelnut spread
Cons: Cost more for maple syrup
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SonyaMercer
Points +40
Neat natural cozy setting - Edit
What a gorgeous little place. Went here for breakfast and it was amazing.
Read morePros: Lots of vegsn yummy dishes
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Tanja167
Points +43
Stylish place and delicious food - Edit
Love that place! Such nutritious and delicious food! Please try the waffles 🙏
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Excellent - Edit
Delicious food. The salada, waffles, açaí and the hot chocolate are mouth-watering.
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megankate
Points +45
Wow!! 😍 - Edit
Atmosphere is awesome here, with yum, healthy & fresh food. I had the nourish bowl which was delicious (and aesthetically pleasing), while my friend had the mushroom toast which she also thoroughly enjoyed. They also have a nice selection of yummy looking cakes that I look forward to trying. Stopping by for a bite is a must!
Read morePros: Healthy, delicious, great atmosphere
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HollyPapillon
Points +88
Excellent - Edit
I love this place! They have amazing matcha and fresh healthy food
Read morePros: Lots of healthy options, The place looks rad
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mollygrafton
Points +22
Unreal - Edit
Highly recommended this cafe such great food and amazing aesthetic interior will for sure go back soon!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Tastes great , Awesome staff
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ArchieFibonacci
Points +214
Incredible food! Great value for money - Edit
Went here with a big group of friends, some vegan and some not. Most of us got buckwheat waffles which were AMAZING, fluffy and delicious! The avocado toast was ridiculously generous with the avo. Great coffee and lovely tranquil setting with lots of indoor plants and space. We will be back ASAP to sample the rest of the menu! Cannot recommend this place enough.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing food + good prices, Chill, spacious and green setting
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maddywa
Points +203
Yummmmmm - Edit
Got waffles (both kinds) $15 and coffee $5.5. Amazing. The coffee was a little burnt but the waffles more than made up for it. Every bite was a taste sensation.
Read morePros: All vegan!!! , Yum, Cool space
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ninski_kapinski
Points +221
Made with love! - Edit
best waffles i have ever had!! Loaded with lots of goodness. It was a delight - visually and tastewise. friendly staff and casual vibes. higly recommended!
Read morePros: Reasonable prices, wide open sitting area, organic, housemade mylks
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Hodgie
Points +317
Cool trendy place - Edit
Entirely vegan! Lots of plants hanging around and the place has a good atmosphere. The portions are massive! The waffles that I got were really nice. There are quite a few options. Worth a look if you want to support a vegan cafe.
Read morePros: All vegan, big sizes.
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veganbikr
Points +62
Such a great find! - Edit
Organic, vegan and the best breakfast in ChCh!
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