Café 165 - Christchurch

We started with a bowl of chips, which were cooked to perfection and served with two delicious dips. Unlike another nearby restaurant that served thin and meager portions, the hand-cut chips from Cafe Bar 165, priced at $6.50, were plentiful. We had already devoured quite a few before we remembered to take a photo! When our main courses arrived, I was thrilled. The fish and chips came with two generous fillets that were incredibly fresh, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The dish included freshly cooked chips, a tasty salad with dressing, and a special sauce. The lamb shank was impressive—large, tender, and meaty, accompanied by a rich, mouthwatering gravy. It was served with a hearty portion of mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and mint sauce on the side, topped with healthy alfalfa sprouts. If you're searching for great taste and excellent value, I haven't found another restaurant that can compare. For instance, the drink prices are incredibly reasonable, with a selection of hot beverages costing just $3.50 each. We would have ordered some drinks, but we were simply too full. In conclusion, this hidden gem of a restaurant comes highly recommended!

The breakfast buffet is fantastic and very affordable. The scrambled eggs and baked tomatoes were delicious. I also loved the cinnamon swirl!

We had a pleasant meal at this restaurant. However, the limited staff resulted in slow service. Unfortunately, my server didn’t inform me that my plate was hot, and I ended up getting burned. I believe they could benefit from some additional training.

Breakfast food from room service menu was not available to order the restaurant floor .. aside from that, dinner was wonderful here. Lamb shanks meal well cooked , grilled chicken was dry though but I guess a good fries and salad made up for that. Nice ambience space and plenty of places to sit.

Great food, extensive range available, even for a breakfast buffet: different kinds of cereals, fresh fruits, juices, filtered coffee and different teas, pastries, yoghurts, different kinds of toast with all kinds of spreads, cold cuts and cheese, fresh grapes, and of course hot food: scrambled eggs, button mushrooms, baked beans, fresh tomatoes, bacon and cocktail sausages. Has something for everyone vegetarian friendly options available. Very impressed with the staff and how attentive they were to checking the food levels and bringing out more food in a timely manner. Will definitely be returning, thanks!