1 / 3Welles & Good
📍 Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Welles & Good in Christchurch Central City serves fresh, well-presented food with table service. A private function room is available for group bookings. The menu draws on seasonal ingredients with a varied offering at lunch and dinner.
Visited Welles & Good recently and was really impressed. The food was delicious, fresh, and well-presented. The atmosphere is vibrant and cosy, making it a comfortable spot for families. What surprised me most was how child-friendly it actually is. They have a hidden play cupboard filled with toys and a cute kids’ kitchen setup that kept my two entertained the whole time. There’s also a small outdoor sandpit area, which is perfect for little ones to burn some energy while you enjoy your meal. Overall, a great place for both adults and kids. Lovely staff, good food, and genuinely family-friendly. ✨ Would definitely recommend checking it out. ✨
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe the food as delicious and fresh, with the lamb highlighted as a standout dish. Service is praised as top-notch and friendly. The function room makes it a practical choice for larger family gatherings.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Tine
4 months ago
“Visited Welles & Good recently and was really impressed. The food was delicious, fresh, and well-presented. The atmosphere is vibrant and cosy, making it a comfortable spot for families. What surprised me most was how child-friendly it actually is. They have a hidden play cupboard filled with toys and a cute kids’ kitchen setup that kept my two entertained the whole time. There’s also a small outdoor sandpit area, which is perfect for little ones to burn some energy while you enjoy your meal. Overall, a great place for both adults and kids. Lovely staff, good food, and genuinely family-friendly. ✨ Would definitely recommend checking it out. ✨”
Jessica Machado da Cruz
3 months ago
“We went here for lunch and it HIT THE SPOT, service was top notch, food was fresh and the lamb was cooked to PERFECTION, drinks selection was great and their fries are to die for! Cannot fault our visit!!! This will be our new regular 10/10 😁”
Sharon Christie
3 months ago
“we visited here for lunch 3/01/26 and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Their varied was a welcome change and contained some lovely fresh options. I had the chicken salad, the chicken was very sparse but it was a tasty balanced dish. We had great banter from the wonderful staff and stayed for a few hours. A great vibe and we will be back.”
Nick Tremewan
2 months ago
“Went at lunch time on a Monday so pretty quiet. Can’t really comment on the atmosphere but had friendly service and the burgers and chips were super tasty. Kids had smoothies that they enjoyed.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Welles & Good is a café-restaurant in the Christchurch CBD offering a varied menu of fresh, well-presented dishes. The space includes a private function room suited to group lunches and family celebrations. Reviewers praise the freshness of the food and the quality of cooking across the menu, with the lamb a frequently mentioned highlight. Table service is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. The varied menu suits families who want a sit-down meal in a relaxed setting in the city centre.
