One of Christchurch's favourite cafes
Welcome to Under the Red Verandah Cafe and Bakery
Established in 1997 in the heart of Linwood, Under the Red Verandah Cafe and Bakery sticks closely to its roots, using local, fresh ingredients (organic when possible) and delivering nourishing, delicious food. It's a family run business with a great team paying attention to give the best customer service.
Whether you're looking for a quick catch up with a friend, a long leisurely brunch with family in a private dining rooms, or a business meeting space we cater for it all.
We are a busy cafe so it pays to book, but we will do our utmost to squeeze in any last minute diners.
Since 1997…
Under the Red Verandah Cafe, was a distinctive landmark building on the corner of Worcester and Tancred Streets until February 2011 when a destructive earthquake shook our old girl requiring its demolishment shortly after. It was over 100 years old, and had a sketchy yet rich history.
Owners Sophie Hishon and Jennifer Kippenberger believe Under the Red Verandah Cafe still provides an ‘urban oasis’ in the heart of Linwood, offering a unique blend of food, coffee and service all set within a charming new building and tranquil courtyard.
Part of the cafe’s success and popularity is its ability to cater for everyone and all occasions, whether it’s a quick bite, takeaway coffee, brunch, lunch or business meeting.
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Scrummy, delicious and healthy food...
Our Food
We hope you enjoy our wide ranging menu, whether you are in for a snack, a business meeting or for some time out. Breakfast is served from 7.30am to 2.30pm Mon-Fri, and from 8.30am to 2.30pm weekends. Lunch from 11am to 2.30pm seven days. Cafe closes at 3.30pm 7 days.
You can check out some of our recipies here
- Kids
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Weekend Breakfast
- Weekend Lunch
- Cabinet Food
- Sides
Broccoli and cheese tart
Toastie of the day
Changes daily
Green curry vegetable pie
A UTRV all time favourite
Creamy mushroom on toast
Cooked in garlic, cream and thyme. Served on our toasted stoneground bread. Delish, that's if you like mushrooms! [GF option]
House Smoked Salmon
Hollandaise
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs and toast, with streaky bacon and hollandaise sauce for $24.50, or with the house smoked salmon baby spinach and hollandaise sauce for $25 or with mushrooms and baby spinach for $24 (GF option avaliable)
Seafood Chowder
At the request of our regulars, Sophie's delicious chowder has earned a permanent place on the menu!
Bacon and Egg
Poached egg and bacon served on toast
Toast
Served with cream cheese and jam
Spuchos
Crispy potatoes topped with grilled cheese, salsa and sour cream
Kids Platter
Fruit, yoghurt topped with berry compote, sandwich [marmite or vegemite], and a cookie
Posh Beans
Colourful mix of beans and lentils in a spiced tomato sauce with crumbed feta and poached egg, served with toasted focaccia $19.5 Add chorizo or bacon $24 Vegan (home made nut cheese) $19.5
Corn Fritters
(gf) served with kasundi and whipped feta with salad garnish $22 With bacon $25.50
Kumara and Bacon Quiche
Toast and Spreads
As it says, and tasty to boot! [GF option]
Granola
Our famous blend, served with yoghurt and fruit
Eggs on Toast
Poached or fried $13.50 Scrambled $14.50 Options of either [GF option]
Big Breakfast
Streaky bacon, poached eggs, mushrooms, potato gratin, tomatoes, sausages, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served with toast. A perfect mix! (GF option)
Spicy Sausage Roll
Spanokopita
Spinach and three cheese filo pie
Chicken and Mushroom Pie
A UTRV classic
Fish of the Day
served on potato gratin, roast tomato, wilted spinach finished with lime hollandaise and salsa verde
Oaty Pancakes
oaty pancakes served with plum compote, ginger mascarpone, white chocolate flakes and maple syrup OR bacon banana and maple syrup
Bacon and Eggs
Streaky bacon, poached eggs and our own toasted house bread. (GF option)
Vege Big Breakfast
Grilled halloumi, mushrooms, potato gratin, tomatoes, wilted spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce served on toast. An epic UTRV brekkie! (GF option)
Vegan big breakfast
with roast potatoes, mushrooms, tomato, wilted spinach, vegan cheese and hummus served with toast
Brunch Scramble
(gf) Roast potatoes, baby spinach, olives, red onions, chorizo, tomato and bacon pan seared and tossed through pesto, topped with a poached egg
Pancakes
oaty pancakes with bacon banana and maple syrup
Pate
Duck liver pate with plum chutney, pickles and toasted bread
Soup
Flavor changes often. Served with our toasted focaccia
Poached Egg
Done to perfection!
Spinach
Mushrooms
For those who 'love' them, enjoy!
Side salad
Crunch roast potatoes or potato gratin
Nice addition to warm the plate
Sausages
Done to perfection for you!
Bacon
A favourite additive to any plate
"One of Christchurch's favourite cafes"
your thirst... with coffee, wine or juice!
Our Drinks
Known widely for great coffee as any good cafe should, UTRV also serve an extensive range of teas, juices and now licensed we are able to serve beer and wine. So check out the list below, and when you need that oasis in the middle of chaos come and enjoy a quite one!
- Cold Drinks
- Kids
- Extras
- Coffee
- Tea
- Juice
- Wine
- Beer
Decaf and Soy Milk
For those keen on the alternatives to milk
Extra hot milk or cream
Top your coffee off with that extra embellishment!
Espresso extra shot
Add an extra kick to your coffee!
Flavoured Shots
Choice of either Caramel, Hazelnut or Vanilla
Fluffy
Kids delight... frothy milk and a dash of hot choc if you like
Short Black
Commonly known as espresso for the purist!
Long Black
Longer than a short black, with hot water on the side if you want to stretch it out even longer!
Organic China White tea
White tea, White Jasmine or White Ginger... if you want it for two it's just $7.0
Flat White [tulip cup]
Popular flat white in the tulip shaped cup
Claridges Organic Teas for 1
Choose from English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Red Bush, or Wildberry
Flat White [Cup]
A little bit larger than the tulip cup
Latte
In a cup for $4.80, large cup for $5.0 or Bowl for $5.5. Have it how you like it!
Mochaccino
Large cup $5.50, or in a bowl for $6
Hot Chocolate [Glass]
A great way to enjoy a real hot choccy!
Cold Pressed Juice
100% juice cold pressed for maximum flavour. Choose from Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Feijoa, Cranberry or Green Smoothie
Hot Chocolate [Bowl]
The bigger version for the thirsty drinker wanting a little more
“All Good” fair trade drinks
Choose from Lemmy Lemonade, Karma Cola, Gingerella Ginger Ale and Coconut Water
“Aroha” Elderflower drinks
Choose from two outstanding flavours, Sparkling Blackcurrant or Sparkling Rhubarb
“Bundaberg” Ginger Beer
By the glass, Love it!
“Bundaberg” Lemon Lime and Bitters
Another all time flavourite!
Affogato
Espresso over ice cream
Kombucha by Banjo Brews
Very low in sugar, fermented tea has lots of probiotics and good bugs that are important for your inner health
Claridges Organic Tea for two
Choose from English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemongrass, Red Bush, or Wildberry
Iced Coffee
UTRV Smoothies
Made to order, choose from Berry or Banana. Neither will let you down!
Three boys local session IPA (light beer)
Three boys Pilsner
Three boys South Pacific Bright Ale
Three boys Hoppy Porter
Three boys Lager
Three Amigos
Omihi Hills Savignon Blanc 2014
Enjoy the glass with a meal or share the bottle for $35
Omihi Hills Reisling 2012
Enjoy by the glass or buy a bottle for $40
Omihi Hills Pinot Gris
Enjoy a glass or pay $40 for the bottle
Georges Rd Syrah Rose 2016
Omihi Hills Waipara Pinot Noir 2013
Enjoy a glass for $11.0, or a bottle for $44.0
Omaka Springs estate chardonnay
Andre Delorme Blanc de Blanc Sparkling
Te Awanga Est Merlot Cab Franc 2013
Time, space and delightful food and company
Gallery
![Succulent strips of beef tossed through an aromatic salad with a delicious traditional Thai chilli lime dressing, topped with toasted cashews [GF]](https://utrv.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/16_UTRV_Nov15.jpg)
Thai Beef Salad
Succulent strips of beef tossed through an aromatic salad with a delicious traditional Thai chilli lime dressing, topped with toasted cashews [GF]
Shared Spaces
Gather around a table to meet or enjoy lunch in our secluded cottage away from the crowds
Large Room : Seats 8-12
Space to your own
Intimate meeting spaces
Not quite your own room, but the next best thing in our warm cottage away from the main cafe
Brunch Scramble
One of our favourites: New potatoes, green beans, olives, red onions, chorizo, diced tomato and bacon all pan seared and tossed through pesto, and topped with a poached egg. Divine!
Apple and Date Chutney
One of most popular lines of condiments for sale at the cafe.
and find a space to meet...
away from the crowds and music
Places to meet
UTRV has the perfect quiet, relaxed and private spaces just for you and your group
Tucked away in our cottage are a number of rooms ideal for your meeting, gathering, celebration, or discreet appointment.
You can book any of the tables or the separate larger room and you will be served by our delightful staff from our menu, or by negotiation the food and drinks of your choice.
The larger room can be closed off and easily accommodate 12 around the large table.
The remainder of the cottage is in one larger area with 3 tables and areas suitable for smaller groups of 2-8.
View them in the gallery here
For bookings
As these areas are in high demand, please call us to ensure we can cater for your group and provide the right setting and service for your gathering.
To book a table or room now…
Call us on 381 1109 or email us at daughters@utrv.co.nz
Shared spaces : Seat 4-24
Gather around a table to meet or enjoy lunch in our secluded cottage away from the crowds
One on One
Romantic or not, there are some great tables away from the masses, in nice little spaces
Large Room : Seats 8-14
This is a great room for a board meeting, a business lunch and somewhere you can know you have the space to yourselves.
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