The Lil Brew is a cafe at 186a Main Road in Redcliffs, Christchurch, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 118 reviews. Reviewers mention the cookies, the cheese scones, the açai bowls and the outdoor seating.
The website describes an espresso bar that serves AllPress coffee and bakes every day, with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options. There is inside and outside seating, a kids' area, and a welcome for dogs, including a dog ice cream. Upstairs, a gift and homewares shop sells local products and items from Bali, including paintings made with sand from Sumner Beach.
For a coffee and a bake by the beach at Redcliffs, this Main Road spot is a relaxed local stop.