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A plant-based, all-vegan, organic eatery at the Welder in Christchurch. Supports local organic farmers. Menu: https://www.thewelder.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Barefoot-A4.pdf Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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20 Welles St (at The Welder), Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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Last update on 08 Nov 2024 by kimmyeats
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71 Reviews
First Review by will_thepug
Ariana.W
Points +265
Beautiful Food & Cool Venue - Edit
I love the funky vibes that this place has, plus being fully vegan gives major brownie points.
Read moreI had the waffles and they were beautifully presented, and delicious.
You can find a space to eat in the cool share space in the venue.
Pros: Friendly staff, Presentation
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MaxBr
Points +235
Not too bad - Edit
I went there thinking I would eat at a restaurant, but it was a food court so a little disappointed. The food is very good but it’s a bit expensive for the quantities.
Read morePros: Very good food, Close to town
Cons: More a « on the go » meal than a restaurant
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MCR29
Points +57
Not quite living up to potential - Edit
Good food and friendly staff, though it's a shame service is so slow. Things are better than last time I came here, but I still miss the five-star previous owners 😭.
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RodPik
Points +24
So-so - Edit
Sat here with family for brunch. Scrambled tofu toastie was good. Moroccan chickpea and cuscous salad was tasteless and overly hot at the same time. Smashed chickpea sammie had a great filling but ciabatta was oily and rock hard - barely edible.
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Fieserpilz
Points +119
Nice and cozy place - Edit
I visited in July 2023 and had a great time there. The indoor seating area is really cozy and the food is amazing.
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jollyhoe
Points +964
Good vibes and good food - Edit
Really nice location surrounded by other restaurants. There were so many options, and we were impressed by the food. The nachos weren’t as big as we were hoping, but still yummy.
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mt19
Points +371
Great place with gluten free options - Edit
First place we stopped at in Christchurch, really good breakfast, pancakes and their big breakfast option. Very tasty; one of us is Celiac & they were happy to account for that.
Read moreVery chilled place with a lot of indoor seating.
Pros: Indoor seating, Celiac aware, Tasty
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MarisaRobinson
Points +212
Housemade beans on toast is delicious 😋 - Edit
Loved finding a plant based cafe on my travels in Christchurch and the housemade beans on toast were delicious and filling!
Read morePros: Sweet and savoury options, Delicious food, Nice space
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CWalshie
Points +55
Amazing food and great staff - Edit
Really enjoyed the toasties, both the mushroom one and chickpea ‘tuna’ are amazing and filling! The waffles are great too. Would highly recommend if you’re in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-01
Pros: Great toasties, Friendly staff, 100% Gluten free
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SaraNorlin
Points +3541
So good! - Edit
The beans tofu and toast was flavorful and filling. They had a nice selection of baked goods too
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Dance4Plants
Points +332
Healthy and delicious - Edit
Awesome creative healthy Kai. Love it.
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jessimmonds
Points +207
Tasty breakfast waffles - Edit
Came for breakfast on our first morning in Christchurch; I had the waffles and my partner the smoothie bowl and we both thoroughly enjoyed! Healthy, tasty, freshly made food by lovely staff. Coffees were tasty too, and it was great to have a selection of plant milks to choose from. Giving four stars as the food was a wee bit expensive, but definitely worth a visit for a treat!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-22
Pros: Good coffee , Delicious waffles, Good vibes
Cons: A little expensive
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marissandtim
Points +2264
Awesome cheesecake - Edit
Really cute place in Christchurch!
Read moreWe stopped by to get some treats for breakfast and got some really delicious food. We had the waffles as well as a slice of a strawberry cheesecake and a carrot cake. Everything was super fresh and you could really taste the healthy ingredients. Big recommendation!
Pros: Completely vegan , Incredible cakes
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2613
Delicious, Nutritious and all Vegan - Edit
I keep coming back for more from Barefoot Eatery. I have loved all the food/drink I have ordered. So far I have enjoyed a smoothie, smoothie bowl, waffles, lasagna, salads and mochas with different plant mylks. Staff are friendly and helpful, I love the menu and it’s an enjoyable spot to sit down and eat. Sometimes service can be a bit slow when there are lots of customers, which is understandable given there’s limited space and therefore just a few staff working at a time.
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Oh wow! Yum!!! 💚💚💚
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bee.baugh
Points +91
Waffles Galore - Edit
If you are going for anything, go for the waffles. Barefoot Eatery is completely plant based and stocked full of delicious meals. It is also refined sugar free and gluten free. The buckwheat waffles are the highlight of the menu and the ultimate gals brunch dish. The housemade nutella is a must have addition. The macadamia milk is nice with the mochas. Great to see lots of alternative milk options on the menu. They also do takeaways if you want to eat on the run. Sometimes they do half price on their juices as well if they are close to expiry.
Read morePros: Gluten free options, Lovely location
Cons: No parking, Tad expensive
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CLRtraveller
Points +8994
Good vegan food and treats - Edit
Great to have an all-vegan eatery in The Welder! I’ve enjoyed, so far, the half waffle with lots of fresh fruit, a hazelnut slice, a combination takeaway bowl of various dishes (slaw, hummus, falafel, rice, sweet potato, etc), the Barefoot Burger and the Bounty Bar.
Read moreI think the prices are reasonable.
Pleasant staff. Pleasant venue.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-20
Pros: all vegan
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YangNoemie
Points +60
Good - Edit
I had a chickpea tuna on toast which was delicious but a little pricy for the portion
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Taste great , Beautiful restaurant
Cons: Expensive
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TristanaLeist
Points +250
Good for one time - Edit
Nice vibe. Good food. Pricey to be sure but nice to have vegan and GF and support local. Likely won’t come back because so much else to try.
Read moreReally solid juices.
Pros: Good options , All vegan and GF
Cons: Expensive
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wasabipea
Points +966
Plants, plants and plants! - Edit
Very open green setting with plants galore! The mushroom toast and broccoli salad made my belly very happy #Veganuary
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ChunkyWombat
Points +1182
Plants, plants and plants! - Edit
The urban jungle of Christchurch baby!! So many wonderful vegan options with a lovely customisable nourish bowl. Cute little serving coffee wooden sliders. #Veganuary
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Tiggy
Points +13797
Limited menu a bit disappointing - Edit
We came here for a Sunday lunch and sat down in the amazing space. There’s an open, vibrant feel to the cafe, and plants and features make it really interesting. The menu was reduced when we went there, not uncommon in Aotearoa at the time. They were unable to make the smoothies that were on the menu. I had to really think about what I wanted to eat and we eventually settled for the Garden nourish bowl with falafel (as opposed to beans) and the toasted sandwich. I’d had a discussion with my companion about the risk of falafels being bad, but we had rolled with this decision, only for our concerns to be justified: it was dry and flavourless. My biggest fears became reality when the sandwich arrived and was 90 percent pumpkin. I pushed through and ate it, but it was just another disappointing element of the experience here. I’m sad to be giving a fairly low rating to this place that seemed like it might be quite cool.
Read morePros: Amazing space
Cons: Dry, tasteless falafel , Limited menu, Smoothies unavailable
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StephZ
Points +133
Delicious food. - Edit
I've been lucky enough to eat here numerous times and the food is always delicious. The salads are huge and are a taste sensation. Don't resist! There is a menu for hot meals and burgers as well as cabinet food, and lots of decadent sweets. Great coffee. We had hot chocolates last visit, so nice!
Read morePros: Exclusively vegan, Friendly staff.
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TejD
Points +534
Nourishing bowl - Edit
Five star service. Happened to call the place enroute to check they were open. I was informed that the kitchen was closing but they can put my order through on the phone. Was ready when I arrived so worked out perfectly. the moroccan salad with tofu and beans was perfect example of "eating the rainbow" - all good, healthy, nourishing ingredients. Loved the chilled out ambiance and seating around the entire complex.
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YohanⓋ
Points +6082
Beautiful space! - Edit
I enjoyed the ambiance of this place. It has a shared dining areas full of greenery.
Read moreI tried the waffles with peanut butter, chia jam and coconut yoghurt. I should have had maple syrup because I found the waffles a bit dry, and I could only eat half. The coffee was really good though!
Pros: Fully vegan, Lovely space and friendly staff
Cons: Waffles were too dry for me.
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GabrielFincza
Points +24
Nice food , great coffee - Edit
I had to have a burger again 😊
Read morePros: All vegan and gluten free 😍
Cons: Chairs are cold 🥶
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Acevolt
Points +193
Tasty - Edit
Had the Buddha bowl, tasted great and good value!
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Good value for the bowl
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Tashanz11
Points +183
Absolutely loved this place - Edit
This was my favourite place we ate at when visiting Christchurch, we went on the Sunday morning and liked it so much we tried to go back two days later (they were closed though as not open Monday/Tuesday 😭)
Read moreThey have a small menu but everything on it sounds delicious. The cabinet food looked great too and I wanted to try some of the sweets but the bowl I had was super filling. The place has reasonable prices for the portion sizes and a great atmosphere with heaps of plants around and cute gifty things you can buy.
Pros: Everything is vegan and looks delicious , Best coffee I had in Christchurch , Fully gluten free
Cons: The chairs aren't too comfy and have no back suppo
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