Located inside the Welder

We're conveniently in The Welder, a historic character building dating back as far as 1880 originally constructed to contain a blacksmith, welder and engineer.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday

These are our normal hours through the week

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10am - 6pm
  • Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
  • Thursday: 10am - 6pm
  • Friday: 10am - 6pm
  • Saturday 10am - 3pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Holiday Hours
During the year we shorten our closing time to 3pm on public holidays, and we are closed during the end of year holiday period.

Please check our Google Maps listing for special hours.

Transport & Parking Options

Our address can be entered as "The Welder" or 26 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City.

By Bus
Catch any bus to the Christchurch Bus Interchange, then we are only one block south, approximately 7 minutes walk.

By Bike
There are metal bike racks located outside the side entrance of the Welder.

By Car
There are parking lots across the road and behind the Welder, and there are a number of parks along the side entrance.

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Group Friendly

We have seating that can be pushed together to seat groups of 4-8 people.

Kid Friendly

We have two low tables suitable for kids, with a high chair and low/no sugar drink options.

Dog Friendly

The Welder is dog friendly, we have a dog bowl for water and our tables have metal legs you can clip a leash to.

Hand Crafted

From Scratch

Specialty goods

Sun-Filled

Beautiful Atmosphere

Vibes

Global Flavours

Treat yourself to a vibe

Some of the best Vibes in Christchurch

We are a plant-filled cozy space that welcomes dogs, is kid friendly (we have high chairs), and has a mix of different seating for people of all ages and abilities.

Watch Dhi & our skilled pastry chefs working on your next delicious treat in our open plan kitchen, or our team working on a specialty coffee or beverage for you.

We regularly update our range every few months, changing flavours and bringing back old favourites. We have gluten free options for food, and dairy free options for drinks.

Full Patisserie & Cafe Menu