The Preservatory

Found at the Merivale area, The Preservatory is a cafe that has become part of the Merivale dining scene. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 2.1 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

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.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Preservatory. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

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 Merivale easy to explore on foot.