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3.4 out of 5
Good | 4032 reviews

What Caroline Burkart likes about Ilex Cafe:
It was a nice surprise to see decent prices on their menu! The location of the cafe is absolutely beautiful and I’d highly recommend sitting outside if you can. There are A-lot of ducks and baby ducklings that will wonder around so be careful! Also keep an eye on your food because the seagulls are bold enough to help themselves haha! The seating inside it really nice also. We went on a Monday morning and it was quite... View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
2.5 ★ from 218 reviews
Brigette
09.09.2024 - 20:19

Awesome coffee, beautiful food, great service and very affordable! Lovely place would recommend! :

Minaj
09.09.2024 - 20:19

First time I've visited the Botanical Gardens in ages. Found this amazing looking cafe and I must say! Great service Friendly staff Amazing coffees!...

Elisa
09.09.2024 - 20:19

Thank you so much for a great night! A special big thank you and shout out to Isaac for EVERYTHING, you and your staff really made my night fantastic....

Lydia
09.09.2024 - 20:19

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit, especially in Autumn when all the vibrant colours are on display.

Melinda
09.09.2024 - 20:19

Such interesting gardens. So loved walking through them each day of our stay in Christchurch...and always something new to discover. Highly...

Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 2081 reviews
Caroline
11.01.2024 - 04:52

It was a nice surprise to see decent prices on their menu! The location of the cafe is absolutely beautiful and I’d highly recommend sitting outside if you can....

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Rachel
11.01.2024 - 04:52

Took some recently arrived relatives for lunch. Lovely food, would have been nice to have it altogether instead of separately. Only one dish required heating. W...

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Glenys
11.01.2024 - 04:52

Took a large group and waiting staff, particularly Grace, couldn't have been more helpful. Got tables put together, extra chairs etc, all without fuss. Outstand...

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Chet
11.01.2024 - 04:52

Another outstanding cafe in Christchurch. The body prefect barrister definitely makes a mouth watering cup of coffee. Addition to the view of the garden the sco...

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Hamada
11.01.2024 - 04:52

I emceed a wedding there, I was impressed with the staff and their commitment to making sure everything works really well. They communicated well, we’re flexibl...

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Facebook
3.3 ★ from 23 reviews
Google
3.8 ★ from 1267 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 443 reviews

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