Cafe Edge & Artisan Bakery — Restaurant in Christchurch

Visited the cafe at 10:15 am. Cafe was around a quarter full with people having either a business meetings or a catch up with family. I was greeted by two staff members at the counter.

I made use of their $9.90 bacon and eggs. Extras such as hash browns, tomatoes etc come at an additional price of $2.90. I asked the cashier for an Americano with some cream on the side, the bacon & eggs special with additional hash browns. I paid and sit down and one of the comfortable booths.

The Americano arrived first. It was acceptable in strength however I did have to follow up with the waitress for the cream. Bacon and eggs arrived. Eggs were thankfully not overcooked and had runny centers. Whilst this meal has a great value for money, I was disappointed to see store bought white bread supplied with the meal... especially when they sell freshly baked bread as part of their bakery side of the business? I would have thought that they would like to promote and market their home baked breads - this would have been a good marketing ploy, especially if the bread was good.

Two rashers of slightly soggy bacon were provided, but no hash browns. I was in a rush, so ate my meal and queried this afterwards with the staff. I asked the staff for a refund of the $2.90 for the hash browns that were not provided. The cashier informed me that I had asked for an additional side of bacon, which I did not order. Apparently, the eggs and bacon only comes with one rasher of bacon, not two.

I have had a look through some of the other google and Facebook reviews and seen instances where there was a miscommunication between customer and staff. I advise anyone who does decide to purchase a meal here that they double check their order before making payment. From the cafes point of view, the cashier should have also double checked the order with me before proceeding with payment.

There are definitely areas that the cafe needs to work on before I would consider going back. Working on clear communication is a must and upgrading the bread to one of their home-made options potentially would result in more regular customers,...

You know how you wake up and you say to the person next to you "let's go out for breakfast!" And they get a smile on their dial and respond with a resounding "Yes!" You kiss them for their enthusiasm, a grin on your face as you both leave the bed and quickly get ready to depart. You head into Edgeware to that place your Mum said was really good, that place you've driven past and thought to yourself 'that looks like a good place' You make your way into Cafe Edge.

Cafe Edge is not cozy, it's hospital white with a big ceiling to floor window at the front with dreary individuals walking past looking at you and the fare you have in front of you. However there is the sanctuary of some good comfortable seating around the side on the way to the toilet. What makes Cafe Edge worth the visit is the coffee and the food, particularly the food. It's really good with a bakery being part of the offer, you will have the opportunity to try a pie if that's what you feel like.

As a destination; it's not my cup of tea but I can see the appeal, moreso when looking at the gastro offer. Sadly not my typical destination which is a pity because it looks so inviting when you drive by. I'll happily go there again but it would be at the behest of that special person in...

Clean interior and easy flow outdoor sittings. Not much food selection but the price and offering is good. Cookies and biscuits are all packed. Would have liked more if they weren't especially for sitting in. Not all does take away. Very friendly staff. Unfortunately, I was waiting for about half an hour for my coffee as there was just one staff making coffee and I had to see all take away coffees going even the ones came after me when everyone even before me who were sitting in with numbers given were just sitting and waiting. I wasn't quite sure of the priority given to orders. Great location and overall liked my experience, but if I am to wait that long again (although I'd like to think it'll be one time thing), I...