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The Lotus-Heart Restaurant and Tea House
363 St Asaph St ~ : 03-3772727
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Western, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Popular Christchurch vegetarian restaurant and tea lounge. Menu features veggie burgers, pizza, masala dosa, soup, coffee and chai. Raw, vegan, and gluten free options. Reservations preferred. Moved here in 2011 from Cathedral Square. Tue-Sun 7:30am-3:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Welcome Chinese Vegetarian Food
2 Wharenui Rd, Riccarton ~ : 03-3482630
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Chinese, International, Western, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian cafe in Christchurch, near the University, serving Chinese and Western food. Features over 100 items on the menu with most being vegan. Food such as fried radish cake, hot plates, claypot dishes, noodle, vegan ice cream, and more. No onion or garlic used. Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Origin
95 Westminster St (at Cranford St) ~ : 03-3555939
Moderate -- Vegan, Western, Take-out, Asian, Catering -- Aditional Info: Cafe in the suburb of St Albans on the main road north but also close to the city. Modern clean environment in a new building rebuilt after the earthquake. Pure vegetarian (vegan) with no onion and no garlic. Cabinet food with Western items such as scones, wraps, muffins, salads and cakes, plus a menu with Asian Fusion dishes such as dumplings, pancake rolls and spicy noodle soup. 3,4 Tue-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Antidote
Shop 6 Carnaby Lane, New Brighton ~ : 0224173135
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Raw, Western, Juice bar, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Situated in a side lane in the funky seaside suburb of New Brighton and has a workshop room out the back for movies and yoga. The focus is on healthy food with lots of smoothies and juices as well as salads and cabinet type of savory and sweet food with vegan and raw options. 1 Mon-Sun 8:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Dream Garden Vegetarian Cafe
62 Kendal Avenue, Burnside (at Cranbrook Ave) ~ : 03-3588485
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Take-out, Asian -- Aditional Info: Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Main dishes include mock meat varieties (chicken, BBQ duck, fish, steak etc). Mock meat fillets, nuggets, dumplings, kimchi (pickled vegetables), soups, congee (rice soup), and a large selection of teas. Dishes can be made vegan on request. 1,4 Tue-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

GT Organics Cafe
Unit 7, 478 Cranford St ~ : 03-3529064
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Take-out -- Aditional Info: GT organic grocery market opened a cafe onsite in Nov 2014 (formerly Sayings Cafe). Featuring a deli cabinet, salad bar and juice bar, and menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual contemporary atmosphere. Easy access by bus or park in front. 1 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Shroom Room
48 London St, Lyttelton ~ : 03-3289459
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Take-out -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian cafe with an alternative vibe, opened Jun 2014. Serves coffee, breakfast and lunch. Some of the dishes have vegan options, as marked. Street parking. 1,3 Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Vegetarian World
180 Yaldhurst Rd ~ : 021-02769760
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Fast food, Asian -- Aditional Info: Est. Sep 2014 at 233 Riccarton Rd and moved here in early-2016. Vegetarian restaurant and store with a large selection of frozen veggie meats and beverages for sale. No onions or garlic used. Sample items include dumplings and rice dishes. Confirmed open, Mar 2016. 3 Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sun 1:30pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Villa 23 Cafe
23 Mandeville St, Riccarton (at Blenheim Rd) ~ : 033433375
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Organic, Raw, Western, Mediterranean, Salad bar, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, British, Catering, European, Fusion, Dutch -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian restaurant with vegan options and others that could possibly be made vegan. Chef Elliott is trained with the Jamie Oliver 15 training program. He makes brioches, spiced Jamaican patties, beetroot and chocolate delice, fresh pasta and more - all made-in-house. Daily freshly made smoothies and organic juices are available also. 1,4,6 Mon 8:30am-4:00pm, Tue-Thu 7:30am-3:00pm, Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, Sat 9:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Water Drop Vegetarian Cafe
2 Harakeke St, Riccarton ~ : 03-3416276
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Taiwanese -- Aditional Info: Re-opened Aug 2016 after repairs, this cafe is part of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple and formerly known as Fo Guang Shan Tea House. Modern setting and looks out into a walled courtyard. Variety of hot dishes include noodles, fried rice, curry, dumplings, fried beancurd drumsticks, plus salads and desserts. 3,4 Tue-Sat 9:30am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Beat Street Cafe
324 Barbaroes St ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Multiple vegetarian choices, a couple vegan. Uses organic bread and locally sourced produce. Has Wi-Fi. 1,4,6 Mon-Tue 7:00am-5:00pm, Wed-Fri 7:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Burger Fuel
1005 Ferry Rd, Ferrymead ~ : 03-3766444
Inexpensive -- Lacto, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Franchise burger joint. Menu has veg section with veggie patties. 1 Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Coffee Culture
10 Rotherham St, Riccarton ~ : 03-3433322
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Chain of cafes in greater Christchurch which offers some vegan-friendly sweets and savory snacks. Cabinet snack food vegan options include items like peanut butter cup, raw chocolate & salted caramel slice, raw energy ball, pumpkin and kumara soup with Turkish bread, creamy cashew and kumara pie, and a pumpkin and kumara patty. Trendy decor, newspapers and magazines for browsing. 1,3,4 Mon-Fri 7:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Dim 7th Jazz and Whisky Bar
363 Lincoln Rd ~ : +6433795779
Moderate -- Japanese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Japanese food, whisky and live music. A few vegetarian choices during the week, but meat free Mondays are 95% vegan. 1,3,4 -- Rating: Not rated yet

Dux Dine
28 Riccarton Rd, Riccarton ~ : 03-3481436
Expensive -- International, Beer/Wine, European, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Fancy vegetarian and fish (pescatarian) restaurant. Many choices, from a range of cuisines. Well prepared and assembled. Reservations are recommended. 4 -- Rating: Not rated yet

Edo Japanese
493 Papanui Rd, Papanui ~ : 3668688
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Fusion, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Contemporary Japanese inspired cuisine formerly named Cookai Gold Fusion Cuisine (same owner). Will provide a vegetarian menu for groups if booked in advance. Located in Papanui which is on many bus routes from the city and near Northlands Mall. 4 Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2:00pm, Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Governors Bay Hotel
52 Main Rd, Governors Bay, Lyttelton ~ : 3299-433
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Historic and beautiful hotel overlooking the Lyttleton harbor. Has an all day separate vegan menu and can do a special evening vegan menu by request. Dine in the historic building or in the garden or on the patio. Fantastic views. Can do functions and also provide accommodations. They are famous for their outstanding and artistic vegan desserts. Very helpful vegan friendly staff. 1,4 Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Gre3n Superfood and Juice Bar
363 Colombo St, Sydenham ~ : 0276016251
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Organic, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Buzzy atmoshpere in Colombo Mall in Sydenham offering acai bowls, brunch bowls, juices, smoothies, protein shakes, and a range of raw treats. Vegan include a raw caramel slice, Buddha bowl, hemp seed oil smoothie, raw vegan cheesecake, and chocolate mint hemp seed oil cookies. Honey in smoothie can be replaced by date when requested. 3,4 Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun 9:30am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Healthy Habits
30 Durey Rd, Christchurch Airport ~ : n/a
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. At the 2nd level food court, domestic side. This eatery has veggie wrap and sandwich options, build your own wrap, plus smoothies. Open airport hours. 4 -- Rating: Not rated yet

Koi Sushi
Shop 6, 114 Marshland Rd, Shirley ~ : 03-3862880
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Every 2nd Thursday of the month, from evening 5-8pm this place hosts a vegetarian sushi night where most items are vegan suitable, with huge variety of sushi and other Japanese food like dumplings and miso soup (without fish stock). Modern space, not a central location but close to The Palms Mall and by a bus stop. 4 Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Merry Thai
231 Papanui Rd (at Innes) ~ : 03-3550355
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food. Menu indicates which dishes are veg and gluten free. Staff able to answer questions about food. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Panda Express
101 Riccarton Rd ~ : 03-3430231
Inexpensive -- Ovo, Chinese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Specializes in Northern Chinese food with added vegetarian and vegan items in 2016. Tue-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Samurai Bowl Restaurant
574 Colombo, Shop 5 ~ : +64-33796752
Inexpensive -- Japanese, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a vegetarian menu which is mostly vegan. Please note that miso soup contains fish powder. Japanese casual restaurant. 3,4 -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Thai Box
270 St Asaph St ~ : 021842429
Moderate -- Thai, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual space, Thai food with vegan and gluten-free options. 4 Mon-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Bodhi Tree
397 Ilam Rd ~ : 03-3776808
Moderate -- Burmese, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Busy restaurant serving Burmese cuisine dinners. Has vegetable dishes on the menu. Reservations suggested. Previously at 808 Colombo Street. Tue-Sun 6:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Exchange Cafe
376 Wilsons Rd ~ : 0278283757
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Dietary friendly cafe in XCHC, a startup space for creative industries. Locally grown, organic produce with veggie and vegan options available. The menu changes daily - expect seasonal and hearty lunches including salads, toasted sandwiches and baked specialities. Offers event catering. 3,4,6 Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Herb Centre Cafe
223 Kilmore St (at Barbadoes) ~ : 03-3653011
Moderate -- Western, Australian, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Reported this vegetarian cafe added a couple meat items in 2015. Find muffin of the day, smoothies, veggie burger. Also has a clinic and health shop on premises. 1 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:30pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Town Tonic
355 Lincoln Rd ~ : 03-3381150
Expensive -- Lacto, Organic, Western, European, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Dinner menu changes frequently, and there is usually vegan choices noted. Will provide for breakfast/lunch if you ask the chef. Examples of veg or can be requested vegan items on the day menu are: quinoa coconut porridge; bircher muesli with almond milk; banana bread ask to pair with coconut sorbet (instead of bacon ice cream); autumn mushrooms; breakfast tacos; kumara gnocchi; cauliflower salad; cornbread smashed avocado; side salad; and occasionally the soup of the day or pasta of the day. Trendy set-up. The business is partnered with a number of local growers. 1,3,4 Mon-Fri 7:30am-10:00pm, Sat 8:30am-10:00pm, Sun 8:30am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tutto Bene
192 Papanui Rd, Merivale ~ : 3554744
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Non-veg -- Aditional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant in Merivale offering traditional Italian cuisine. Has a separate vegan menu with pizza using vegan cheese, bruschetta, calzone, and pasta. Vegan-friendly wine available. 4 Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Eternal Delight
Christchurch area markets ~ : n/a
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Raw food booth operating at Deans Bush Market and markets in the area - see website. Previously a cafe but shut after Feb 2011 earthquake. 5 -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Lupo Atelier
area markets ~ : 0212134267
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Market vendor present at Lyttleton Farmers Market on Saturday and Opawa Farmers Market on Sunday. Sells freshly made vegan nut and soy cheeses with variations including mozzarella, feta and flavored cheeses such as smoked and herb. Mostly organic ingredients. Sat 10:00am-1:00pm, Sun 9:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Make it Raw
Christchurch Area ~ : 0276463092
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: A vegan, organic, raw, gluten free, cane sugar free living food producer, available in Christchurch Ohokawarren Farmer's Market on Friday, Christchurch Riccarton Bush Farmers' Market on Saturday, and other retails shops - see website. 5 -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Christchurch Vegetarian Centre
301 Tuam St (at Christchurch Community House) ~ : 03-9409483
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Provides information, activities and community development for vegetarians and vegans living in or visiting Christchurch. Tue 9:30am-2:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Liberty Market
Moorhouse Ave & Fitzgerald Ave ~ : 03-3660887
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables, grocery, range of foods and products. Formerly called Seven Fields Organic Grocer. Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

New Millennium Books
22 Grampian St, Casebrook ~ : +6433591310
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Adventist Christian bookshop that also sells a full range of Sanitarium Veggie Delights canned vegan meat substitutes, Bragg's All-purpose seasoning, tvp, gluten free gravy mix, and organic molasses. Mon-Thu 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

New Zealand Health Food Company
215 Wooldridge Road, Burnside ~ : +64-39627883
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Health store offering nutritional products ranging from vitamins & minerals to nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, health & beauty aids. Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Opawa Farmers Market
275 Fifield Tce, Opawa (at next to Rudolph Steiner School ) ~ : 039606502
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: A vegetarian farmers market. Vendors sell fresh produce and prepared food. Set by the river and with an onsite cafe. Open year round. Sun 9:00am-12:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Piko Wholefoods Co-operative
229 Kilmore St. ~ : 03-3895062
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Vegetarian wholefood store since 1979, and moved back into this space in Nov 2015. Specializes in organic food and gluten-free food. Many items are sold in bulk. Fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, baby products, cereal, herbs and spices, frozen food, soy products, snacks, grains, beer and wine, personal care, and household products. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

So Yo
Corner Riccarton Rd & Rotherham St, Riccarton ~ : 03-3434110
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Frozen yogurt shop next to the Westfields Mall which always has 2 vegan options: one chocolate and the other a fruit flavor. 4 Mon-Wed 10:30am-10:00pm, Thu-Sat 10:30am-11:00pm, Sun 10:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Wholefoods Market and Health Store
52 Riccarton Rd ~ : 3481823
Not Selected -- -- Aditional Info: Store next to the Buddhist Temple and vegetarian cafe at the Hagley Park end of Riccarton Rd. Stocks fresh produce, chilled products, supplements, grocery items, beauty and health products. Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)