Ilex CaféRiccarton East, Christchurch
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Cafe · Riccarton East

Ilex Café

Riccarton East, Christchurch

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Ilex Café. Many cafes in Christchurch open for breakfast and lunch (roughly 7 am – 3 pm), but please check before you go.

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Riccarton East, Christchurch

About

About Ilex Café

If you are looking for a cafe in Riccarton East, Christchurch, Ilex Café at the Riccarton East area is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as ginger slice and eggs benedict are usually on the menu. With 280 cafe & brunch options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for Ilex Café have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many cafes in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

Facilities and services recorded for Ilex Café include outdoor seating, takes bookings, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and gluten-free options. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Riccarton East easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
LunchToasted sandwich

Ham, cheese and tomato

$11–14

Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

LunchFish tacos

With slaw

$19–23

Breakfast & BrunchPancakes

Berries, bacon and maple syrup

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

Plan your visit

When is Ilex Café busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Ilex Café

Where is Ilex Café?

Ilex Café is at Riccarton East, Christchurch, about 1.1 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Ilex Café's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Ilex Café serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Ilex Café?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

What other restaurants are near Ilex Café?

The closest is Lucky Duck (210 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Ilex Café

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Riccarton East
Lucky Duck – Cafe food 210 m
Cafe

Lucky Duck

Riccarton East
Riccarton East, Christchurch
Cellar Door – Bar food 500 m
Bar

Cellar Door

Riccarton East
Riccarton East, Christchurch
Quad Eatery 500 m
Vegan

Quad Eatery

Riccarton East
Riccarton East, Christchurch
Curators House 500 m
Spanish

Curators House

7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central
Riccarton East, Christchurch
Duo – Restaurant food 540 m
Restaurant

Duo

Riccarton East
Riccarton East, Christchurch
Atawhai Cafe – Cafe food 540 m
Cafe

Atawhai Cafe

4 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central
Riccarton East, Christchurch
Cook 'N' With Gas – Restaurant food 560 m
Restaurant

Cook 'N' With Gas

23 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central
Riccarton East, Christchurch

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Lucky DuckRiccarton East–210 m
Hagley Golf Club ClubhouseRiccarton East–430 m
Quad EateryRiccarton East500 m
Atawhai CafeRiccarton East–540 m
Boat Shed CafeRiccarton East–630 m
Lux EspressoRiccarton East–770 m