Quad Eatery is a heritage café located inside the historic Clock Tower at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora in Christchurch, on Worcester Street, right opposite the Canterbury Museum and a short walk from the Botanic Gardens. The café blends heritage charm with modern hospitality, offering a warm, relaxed space to enjoy quality coffee and fresh food.
Quad Eatery exclusively serves Kōkako Coffee, which is organic, Fairtrade and sustainably sourced, alongside an all-day brunch menu built around seasonal New Zealand produce. The café also offers local beer and wine, and is proudly dog-friendly, with comfortable outdoor seating for guests bringing their pets along.
Surrounded by some of Christchurch's best-known attractions - The Arts Centre, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery and the Botanic Gardens - Quad Eatery mainly operates on a walk-in basis, though group bookings and functions can be arranged directly with the café.
Quad Eatery sits inside one of Christchurch's most recognisable landmarks - the historic Clock Tower at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, on Worcester Street. Right opposite the Canterbury Museum and a short walk from the Botanic Gardens, the café blends the building's heritage charm with a modern, relaxed approach to coffee and brunch.
Quad Eatery exclusively pours Kōkako Coffee, chosen specifically for being organic, Fairtrade and sustainably sourced. The coffee menu runs from creamy oat milk lattes through to cold brews, giving regulars and visitors plenty of ways to get their fix while exploring the Arts Centre precinct.
The all-day brunch menu is built around seasonal New Zealand ingredients, with dishes crafted to highlight freshness and flavour. The Smashed Avo pairs creamy avocado with crisp apple, kale and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, finished with a poached egg on toasted whole grain sourdough. The Luxury Egg Benny brings together cold Aoraki smoked salmon, silken hollandaise and toasted sourdough, while the Classic Kiwi Breakfast keeps things simple with thick-cut glazed bacon and scrambled eggs. Beyond coffee, the café also pours local beer and wine, rounding out the drinks list for anyone settling in for longer.
Quad Eatery welcomes furry friends along, with comfortable outdoor seating designed for guests bringing their dogs. It's part of the café's broader approach to creating a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere for both locals and visitors passing through the Arts Centre.
Being housed in the Clock Tower means Quad Eatery is surrounded by history, and the café leans into that setting - honouring the building's legacy through its menu, its space, and its selection of locally brewed beer and wine. It's a heritage landmark that doubles as a genuine neighbourhood café rather than just a tourist stop.
Quad Eatery is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The café mainly operates on a walk-in basis, though group bookings and functions - from birthdays and brunch groups to work functions and community events - can be arranged directly by contacting the team. Quad Eatery is located at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, and can be reached on 03 260 2272.