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Vegan
Western
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
Vegan cafe and bakery offering plant-based milk for tea and coffee, and features cabinet food as well as an all-day menu. Find choices ike sausage rolls, sandwiches, smoothie bowls, cream cakes, danishes, burgers, and more. Est. 2017. Kitchen closes 2:30pm. Open Tue-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm.
130 Reviews
First Review by channellehazel
Purekiwi
Points +100
Loved it! - Edit
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and yummy food.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: None
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martinshawna6
Points +16
love, love, love!! - Edit
amazing all vegan cafe!! i had the breakfast burger and an iced latte. i stayed to work on some travel plans and upload pictures from my road trip and ended up ordering a mixed berry smoothie as well. all of it was super tasty and the smoothie was so refreshing! the atmosphere is great and they have a little table of fresh food/vegan treats/reusable strays and coffee cups, thought that was a great touch to the type of cafe they are (:
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Kalisha
Points +28
My favourite place in CHCH! - Edit
I go to Portershed probably twice a week, it’s my absolute favourite. Because the cafe is entirely plant-based, there are SO many options for whatever you’re craving. The prices are good considering the amazing quality of the food. The staff are really friendly and the coffee is pretty good too. The atmosphere of the cafe is really nice, homey and cosy. They also have other products on sale, like reusable straws, oils, vegan chocolates etc.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan! , Environmentally conscious business
Cons: Sometimes busy and not much space
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Amazing - Edit
I love this place, the food is delicious and the costumer service is really good. I highly recommend.
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EricaMT
Points +90
Lovely Vegan Cafe - Edit
Cute, cozy, tons of options in the cabinet or on the menu. Great coffee, too! We enjoyed the chocolate peanut butter mudcake, sausage roll, and yoyo biscuit. Will definitely visit again whenever we are in Christchurch!
Read morePros: All Vegan, Lovely atmosphere, Great food and drink
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CallanOConnor
Points +18
best ever - Edit
MY FAVOURITE CAFE EVER!!
Read morePros: The cooking drinks and atmosphere are all perfect
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PhoebePitman
Points +36
Always amazing ❤️🌱 - Edit
I’ve been to Portershed about 3 times now, I would come more often if it was open on sundays! In saying that every time I have been it’s been absolutely amazing. Last week I got the corn fritters and it was such a beautiful and yummy dish. We also got fries which are the best I’ve ever had! I also love how they sell a range of vegan goodies to use at home and I even picked up a gorgeous metal straw for my smoothies which is so cool!!! Yummy milkshakes and smoothies too 👌🏻 I love it 💕
Read morePros: A fully VEGAN cafe. So many options., Cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. , Delicious food. Lots of variety and flavour.
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QuayneSim
Points +40
Worth the visit - Edit
What a find! Happy Cow led me here and it became my daily coffee fix whilst in Christchurch.
Read moreYou are greeted with smiles from all staff, the place is clean and warm, both the coffee and the food comes well presented and tastes as good as it looks.
Pros: Great vegan pies!, Excellent coffee, Warm and Quirky ambiance
Cons: Could offer wifi
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Milnesco
Points +604
Very nice - Edit
Very nice food and beverages. I liked the burger and smoothie. The service was efficient and friendly. Seating available inside and outside with a relaxed quirky atmosphere.
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JacquiT
Points +16
Amazing! - Edit
Cosy atmosphere, really helpful and friendly staff and the food was delicious! (the portion sizes were very generous too!)
Read moreNot content with breakfast, we also left with some sandwiches for lunch and some amazing dessert!
Will head here again when I'm back in Christchurch - cannot recommend it more highly!
Pros: Delicious food , 100% plant based, Sweet treats galore!
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Marikiwa
Points +197
Amazing - Edit
Cozy, comfy, warm atmosphere, super friendly staff and obviously delicious food and coffee! This place is always packed (in a good way) when we go, it's the kind of place you'd want to spend hours chatting with friends while enjoying a hot drink and some all vegan hearty food. Congrats to the owner and all the staff!
Read morePros: All vegan and delicious, Warm and cozy, Friendly staff
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alexmichelsmith
Points +92
love, love, love - Edit
Love this place! Heaps of options whether you like sweet or savory & GF available. Lovely staff & coffees are primo. Always stop by there when I go past 💖
Read morePros: all vegan options
Cons: parking (not that big of a deal)
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juliepepper
Points +125
Really cozy place - Edit
This place is amazing. They have a beautiful and comfortable interior with nice furniture (I love sitting on the couches). They serve delicious hot chocolates with all kind of “milks”. The food is also really yummy (especially the breakfast). I recommend also bringing your own lunch box if you’re in a hurry and have your food to take away ! When I bring mine I didn’t had the chance to wash out the food from before but they were happy to do that and fill it with their food.
Read morePros: Really cozy, Everything vegan , Great atmosphere
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JennyHorne
Points +26
Delicious! - Edit
We are so full from trying to fit as many vegan meals and treats from the Pottershed into our few days in Christchurch as possible! If you’re in the area, you HAVE to try it 😋
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rosu12
Points +347
Will be back! - Edit
Classic kiwi cafe food like scones, sandwiches, cakes, muffins, etc. Lovely menu of gorgeous vegan food. Definitely be back!
Read morePros: All vegan, Affordable
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aps101
Points +341
Amazing Vegan Cafe/Bakery - Edit
This place is incredible, the menu is so unique. A great opportunity to try vegan versions of classic NZ food as well as their own creations. The problem we had was that we stopped on the way to the airport so we grabbed lots of great stuff that would travel well. I wish we had the opportunity to try more of their hot items. Someone else called it an epic range of vegan options, they are right on. The staff is so nice and friendly. It is the kind of place you are so happy to give your business to.
Read morePros: Menu, Food, Staff
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LibbyL
Points +46
Amazing food - Edit
Great food, service and cute atmosphere
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LenaHaapala
Points +126
lovely place - Edit
We were looking forward to this place after driving from Hokitika and starving! Unfortunately the kitchen just closed, though it was about 2:30pm. Still the selection from the case and the desserts were amazing! Still worth the drive. I had a mushroom tofu pie and my husband had the chimichanga. Both were so Ono and so glad 100% vegan.
Read morePros: cute place , delicious , friendly
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TomTomSoup
Points +212
So Good - Edit
Love this cafe!
Read moreI sometimes work around there and always try to go.
The sausy-roll!
The scrambled tofu!
All delicious.
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isabelmaria
Points +32
5 stars, amazing food lovely staff - Edit
Delish food and awesome coffee, love that everything is vegan :) the non vegans at the table loved the food too
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Sammyad123
Points +44
Just awesome - Edit
Everything about this place is just wonderful. Menu changes frequently so you can try different things...also everything is so fresh. Lovely staff, and you have to try one of the cakes in the cabinet...carrot cake was to die for!
Read morePros: Great cosy atmosphere and delicious food. Everythi
Cons: I'm just sad I don't live closer!
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sousuneautrelentille
Points +327
Love this place! - Edit
Went for lunch and loved everything about this place. Super friendly and welcoming staff, amazing cabinet options (including mains and desserts). Everything we ordered tasted great, including the pies, the smoothie, the latte, and dessert. Would definitely go back!
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hummusman
Points +25
AMAZING SELECTION - Edit
You HAVE to stop by Portershed if you're in christchurch. We had the best vegan burger ever, jackfruit sloppy joe. Then a custard cream donut and a double chocolate brownie from the extensive selection of desserts.
Read morePros: 100% vegan. , super friendly staff, lots of ingredients grown in their garden
Cons: there isn't a Portershed in every city
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zilzeka
Points +56
Exceptional - Edit
We arrived too late for their menu so ended up having bean filo things with some salad and sweet treats 😉. Flavours were lovely, staff friendly, and they have a huge range of nice looking drinks (saw this too late too try any)
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BrieDunstan
Points +28
Awesome! - Edit
Great staff, cosy armchairs, and what very easily could be the best burger I've had in my life! Excellent atmosphere to just chill out for a bit. Definitely worth the short bus ride from the city centre. This place absolutely makes the list of must do's in Christchurch.
Read morePros: Amazing staff, Incredible food, Comfortable seating
Cons: Location
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CapybaRus
Points +308
Simply awesome! - Edit
We had burger from the kitchen and a sammi from the cabinet, served with the best chips I've had in my life. Delicious iced coffee with macadamia and sunflower nut milk(?!). Desserts looked good but I was too full. Price appropriate, service friendly, cool decor.
Read morePros: All vegan :D, Best chips I've eaten maybe ever
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JennKnaus
Points +124
Perfectly Sweet - Edit
What a gem of a place in a lackluster neighborhood. The menu is short but sweet and the staff is cheerful and friendly. I went for breakfast and take-away lunch on two separate locations. Excellent coffee and several nut mylk options including their own macadamia, watermelon seed mix. They have a breakfast and lunch menu plus a full counter of breakfast pastries and take-always for lunch. They also carry a small sample of market goodies like Dandies, homemade relish, nooch and some mixed bags of sweets (Swedish fish, Turkish Delight, Smarties, etc.).
Read morePros: delicious, friendly, all vegan
Cons: location
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