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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.
132 Reviews
First Review by channellehazel
lesbeanflannel
Points +495
YUMMMMM - Edit
We both had the quarter pounders and LOVED them! Prices were so cheap compared to what we were expecting, and portions HUGE. Partner ordered a side of chips and could barely eat any after the burger 😆 Burger was so tasty. They have plenty other options on display cases, sweet treats, and a store full of vegan items. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: All vegan , Prices, Portions
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Grace_C
Points +20
Best place in Christchurch - Edit
This is my favourite place in Christchurch, whenever we go here we are so impressed. My husband said the quarter pounder is the best burger he has ever had. All the sweet items have been so delicious.
Read moreThe staff are always lovely and friendly and it has a great atmosphere
Pros: Wide selection , Great staff and atmosphere , Able to buy items in the shop
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aliram
Points +145
Fully vegan cafe and shop! - Edit
Just brilliant, has a range of places to eat, brilliant food and coffee and also has a really diverse range in their shop
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laska-eats
Points +68
So good we went back the next day - Edit
One of the best vegan breakfasts we've had anywhere. Strikes a rare balance between all the best notes of a full breakfast and feeling clean and healthful. Staff were super helpful and accommodating. Also took away a couple of sandos for lunch and both of those were excellent too.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, Nice atmosphere
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kimmyeats
Points +517
Best burger ever - Edit
The quarter pounder is next level!! How they melt the cheez onto the patty and crispy bits come out the sides... Wow. The custard doughnut was also amazing and the mushroom leek pie and coconut iced coffee were really good too.
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Mr.BradRaven
Points +86
The BEST Vegan Cafe. - Edit
Simply the best in food, service and atmosphere. I have been to Portershed more times than I can count. I love that everything is made in house and freshly made. And of course, the Hash Attack burger is the BEST brekkie burger I have ever had. And I'm sure Emma makes them bigger every time I order one to see if I can finish it.. It has beaten me a couple of times! 😄
Read morePros: Food, Service, Freshly made
Cons: It's not open 7 days 😪
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Hellesbelles
Points +80
Outstanding - Edit
We only had time for coffee and cakes but they were delicious. So much to choose from in the cabinet (savoury and sweet) plus they have a menu too. Also an amazing selection of vegan grocery goods (didn’t see any fresh produce).
Read morePros: Range of vegan food, Nice atmosphere, Great friendly staff
Cons: A little out of the town centre - worth the walk
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NikolasFredriksen
Points +65
Vegan Wonderland not to be missed - Edit
Got the big Brekky and it was absolutely mind blowing. Beans had an amazing smoky flavor and the chorizo sausage was the best vegan sausage I’ve ever had. The store sells tons of vegan products and has a cozy atmosphere with very friendly staff. Do not skip on this gem as it’s one of the best vegan spots in NZ!
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BridgetLove
Points +479
Best vegan cafe - Edit
Absolutely loved my big breakfast ! So delicious and had so many different parts to it. Great little vegan store there too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-13
Pros: Great coffee, Cute atmosphere
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VeganSoapDude
Points +7684
Best food in Christchurch - Edit
My burger was phenomenal. I'd go back anytime if I was local. Definitely worth a stop if you're here
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Dance4Plants
Points +319
Great cafe and market - Edit
Sooo many cool vegan products and the food and coffee is bomb.
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piCklepie
Points +20
Best place in Christchurch and beyond! - Edit
I love Potershed! Go everytime im in Chch. Amazing selection of food! Really good! Biggest cabinet range ive seen.
Read morePros: The food, The options, Selection
Cons: A little pricey, They arent open all day!
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lenavara
Points +514
Great Café - Edit
Cute cafe, various vegan options, cafe prices are ok, but the store seems to be a bit pricey
Read morePros: All vegan , Good coffee quality
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rpoulova
Points +1589
Great store, mixed feelings about café - Edit
I've been to Portershed twice so far, and actually cannot decide what I think of it. I was hoping to get breakfast but there's no actual breakfast item on the menu, unless you eat burgers and fries for breakfast. I miss options such as pancakes or eggs benny.
Read moreThe cabinet options are decent but I was a bit disappointed that the staff didn't offer to heat up or toast the sandwich for me, actually didn't even unwrap it from the plastic.
I would give three stars but giving one extra for the store, which is actually amazing and you can buy many items which are not available elsewhere. It's expensive, though.
Personal favourite: purple latte!
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Angéline8888
Points +932
Loved their huge drink! - Edit
Nice coffee with a lot of choices on the menu and on the cabinet! Prices are from cheap to expensive so you have choice depending on your budget.
Read moreSpecial mention about their huge drink, I wish I could find that everywhere!
I liked also the fact that I could try the typical NZ sweets such as afghan or melting moment 😋
Pros: Big menu, Huge drink, NZ food and sweets
Cons: Not enough room, Seats are not cosy enough
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bee.baugh
Points +91
Gluten Friendly Vegan Goodies - Edit
Love this place for a cake and coffee catch up. For fellow gluten free foodies there are menu and cabinet options. I can recommend the caramel brownie! Sometimes there will also be GF sandwiches in sourdough buns to take away. Great place to come for a bite and to pick up some vegan groceries.
Read morePros: Gluten free options, Vegan groceries available, Free 1 hour parking outside
Cons: Hard to park if free parks full
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SidieVlk
Points +120
Fantastic! - Edit
OMG, that was fantastic! The prices are good considering we're in the city. Everything vegan.
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JasonPawson
Points +106
Love this place! - Edit
Everything is so good. Lots and lots of options. Staff are amazing.
Read morePros: Fully vegan!
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lneyen
Points +29
Awesome - Edit
Such a great variety of vegan food! Couldn’t decide what to get because everything looked delicious. Went for a loaded bagel, a cauliflower sub, lemon loaf and a donut.
Read morePros: Delicious , Great variety , Also a Store
Cons: Was pretty full
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Cogginsnuff
Points +56
Bougie af but solid - Edit
food is just amazing, heckin' expensive, such is life 🤷🏼♀️
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V-Glo
Points +158
So delicious! - Edit
The savory muffin was super good but the donut was delicious! Great place, lovely people!
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choverend
Points +21
Morish - Edit
I eat quite regularly at the Portershed. I love their food and the service is always excellent and friendly. I try to encourage colleagues and friends to meet me there as I enjoy the atmosphere and of course their lovely food.
Read morePros: service, food, atmosphere
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Lunasea55
Points +106
A lovely reintroduction to Christchurch - Edit
After more than a decade away, it’s lovely to come back and find this funky little gem in Addington Village. Great coffee, beautiful fresh salad and a tasty green smoothie made for a really good lunch after a walk across town. Has a vegan grocery store also. I hope to come back next time I visit. #Veganuary
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tbfnz
Points +836
A long-standing gem in Christchurch - Edit
This place has fantastic vegan options, from savoury to sweets and makes a lot of great stuff in-house. Some the sweets really do leave you wondering how it's actually vegan!!
Read morePros: A good, varied menu, Great coffees
Cons: Sometimes the service is slow, even when quiet, Staff friendliness can be hit and miss
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SagaVigreBohinen
Points +1079
AMAZING! - Edit
I can’t say enough good things about this place. 100% vegan, and the food is so reasonably priced it’s incredibly competitive. We stocked up on some date paste, and tried some chocolate.
Read moreDon’t be fooled by the basic menu. I normally don’t like vegan burgers, but this one is absolutely worth it. The cupcake was delicious as well!!
I’d say, just go!
Pros: Vegan , Competitive prices , Amazing
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chepas05
Points +33
I won’t support them anymore - Edit
My daughter and I loved this place, I even ordered their produce boxes regularly to help support them while lockdown happened. Then they posted a horrible post on Facebook about how they were against the mandates to keep people like me safe (am immunocompromised). The owner seemed to think that my safety and other vulnerable peoples' safety was actually an attack on their own 'freedoms'. They even had the ignorance to use the word "discrimination" as though they were the actual victims. People were dying around them but because they had to wear masks and get immunised to continue to be open and help protect vulnerable humans they were the victims? It would be hilarious if it wasn't so sad, disgusting and disappointing. I've never been in since and won't ever be back. I had to lock myself inside my house for months on end because of people who wouldn't wear masks, get vaccinated or follow the simple health guidelines - there is no way I would ever support this company or the owner again. Your 'freedoms' aren't more important than other peoples' lives.
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Ascoles
Points +440
Nice to be surrounded by so many lovely products. - Edit
Adored the chutney that came with the sausage roll and the coffee was nice too. I hope the UK’s vegan product prices make it to NZ too as certainly more accessible😄As for the fresh sausage roll, that was a good price and would highly recommend. It would have been nice to have had a few extra breakfast choices aside from the baked goods.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-08
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