Robert Harris Cafe — Restaurant in Canterbury

I believe I visited 2 days after they opened. Very surprised with the quality. It's pretty good.

The latte was great, one is the best I've had in NZ. Lots of seating, friendly staff, and decent choices. Fancy latte art as well. Beautiful place to enjoy a drink at. Also from what I remember, there wasn't actually any music playing there which I actually like. (Edit: there is music, just really quiet). I prefer a quiet place to reflect on thoughts whereas music tends to flood the mind. But that's me, I'll enjoy a 6 hour car ride in silence. I'm crazy.

The cons. Staff still seemed new, asking us several times if we were getting things when it was the table behind us, but no big deal. I'd rather be asked than given the wrong order. And gluten free options seem limited, which is always a big deal for my wife. Prices are also just a little higher than other local cafes.

It's brand new, so I can see a 5 star review in their future, it's just shy of it right now however. I'd recommend visiting of you're in the area.

Update: They're superb. 5 stars now. Everyone is...

I have ordered takeaway coffee from this shop countless times, but this time I was truly shocked by what one of their staff members said. Over the long weekend, I brought my children—who had just returned from out of town—for breakfast. Simply because there were some food crumbs on the table, I politely asked if he could give the table a quick clean. To my surprise, the male staff member loudly said I was “too fussy” which made me feel extremely embarrassed.

In fact, I am not a picky person at all. The words he used were truly hurtful. He then reluctantly wiped the table and said he was “just joking,” but it was not a kind or friendly joke. It was completely inappropriate, and I strongly condemn this kind...

I went to buy coffee this afternoon and ordered Flat White oat milk. Kiwi Girl at the counter with her pathetic customer service skills served with me with attitude showing that she doesn’t wanna work here. I told her twice it’s oat milk but she kept asking me and felt like ignored. She must be having hard time at work or somewhere, if you don’t feel like working please don’t come to work. Give someone else chance to work with better customer service skills. Coffee price is already so high and could have been little better with her customer service and politeness which she never showed. Feel sorry for the people who are working with...