Upshot Coffee/ Roastery — Restaurant in Christchurch

What a lovely quaint place! There is a strong sense of community here and it is quite possible to make friends here if you come enough. It has a village feel. I thought of this Bible passage which I thought was quite fitting for this cafe:

Isaiah 32:1-4 KJV Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule [with justice]. [2] And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. [3] And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken. [4] The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to...

So heard so much about this place and the good ratings. I’d like to know what the fuss is all about. I get it it’s in a nice spot however, if I go for a coffee and a seat inside then I’d like it in a mug or a cup not a take away cup. The coffee was good as a barista I like a good cuppa. Home made food you can’t beat , but do I want a wet and dirty bun after sitting down . No There is junk everywhere now I know what’s quaint and country but it needs a bit of a tidy and a makeover . Probably just locals revisiting. New customers not impressed you can get good coffee and service and food most places. I am a local who has never been would I go back ,...

What a find, Not flash, not generic,Just a friendly local with everything that goes with that. Friendly locals, great coffee good conversation,fantastic Blueberry cream cheese muffins😋 Everything served here is homemade and delicious and did I mention very well priced. So good to find 1 of these old school local cafes and if you're into horses this...