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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 9:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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20 Welles St (at The Welder), Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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80 Reviews
First Review by will_thepug
Chelsey212133
Points +241
Good - Edit
Good food. Limited range. Vegan sausages in big breakfast were average. I would like avocado or some facon over beans in big breakfasts. Soy chai was nice. Service was good. One person working. No delay.
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Veggie_Bird
Points +651
Average At Best - Edit
Painfully slow service, wish i didn’t have to give a vegan place such a low rating but i have to be honest. Coffees very average and muffin was just ok.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-08
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Lauren1988
Points +11
Loved it! - Edit
We visited a couple of weeks ago and loved the food, the service and the atmosphere.
Read moreThe food was tasty and well presented. I had the waffles, my friend had the berry smoothie bowl. We both left feeling full, content and happy with our choice to eat at Barefoot. We will be back.
Pros: Great location, Variety, Beautiful presentation
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dave-alter
Points +286
Unfortunately nothing special - Edit
I hate not giving 5*, but during our quest to try all four 100% vegan spots in Christchurch, this one was unfortunately by far the most mediocre experience, while at the same time being the priciest one. We had a flat white, which was not up to NZ standards, the ceremonial chocolate was watery and tasteless, same as the big brekky and the waffles were dry.
Read moreThis place has great potential and the location is super cool, but it has to step up its quality if it wants to stand a chance against the other three great all vegan spots in the city.
Nevertheless, I will give this place 5* on google maps, as I believe in supporting vegan places on platforms were non vegan people look for places to eat. On happy cow however I wanna give my fellow vegans a 100% honest review.
Pros: Cool location
Cons: Pricey, Mediocre food and drinks
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Tommy817
Points +1627
Average - Edit
Nothing special, the big breakfast was better than the waffles.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff
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snozwanger
Points +401
It was okay - Edit
I wasn’t super impressed, the woman was ho servers me seemed like I was irritating her by being there. Menu is small. The seating area was quite dirty and it took a surprising amount of time for my food to be delivered.
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Jez
Points +522
Not the best experience - Edit
Went down for brunch. They’d run out of scrambled tofu and porridge which ruled out about 50% of the menu. The chai was weak. Buckwheat waffles were tasty as was the protein smoothie. Prob wouldn’t go back.
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MichaelFry-White
Points +117
Used to be my favourite - Edit
Used to be my favourite place. I didn't mind paying overs for a Buddha Bowl here because I knew it was high quality and would fill me up. That's no longer the case, though it's still expensive.
Read moreLast time we were here, we waited almost one hour for food, without any warning there would be a wait. This is totally unacceptable, as we were hoping for a quick bite as well had [censored] to do.
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Slow service, Expensive, Mediocre quality
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hack_man
Points +26159
He is levitating with she - Edit
Set in The Welder, Christchurch’s well-being urban oasis, this cute vegan eatery provided a substantial breakfast before hitting Hagley Oval for the cricket. We had scrambled tofu on sourdough and a ‘Big Breakfast’ which consisted of a scrambled tofu and homemade beans both on sourdough with homemade sausages and salad. The house coffee is superb and the setting inside the Welder complex is perfect where you are surrounded by like minded enterprises and people. Everything is made In house and freshly prepared from organic ingredients so expect to pay a little more than the norm. Definitely worth it though.
Read morePros: Good menu , Setting
Cons: A little expensive
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Ariana.W
Points +387
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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MaximeVG
Points +472
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 +62
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 +153
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 +222
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 +67
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 +3710
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 +342
Healthy and delicious - Edit
Awesome creative healthy Kai. Love it.
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jessimmonds
Points +219
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 +2316
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 +2640
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 +9280
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 +274
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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