Eats on Klondyke

20A Klondyke Drive, Hornby South, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
+64 3 349 9910
$$$ Cafe
(87 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Eats on Klondyke is a down-to-earth café located on Klondyke Drive in Hornby South, serving up hearty and generously sized meals that cater especially well to tradies and locals looking for a satisfying smoko or lunch break. The vibe here leans towards straightforward and welcoming, with an emphasis on good value and portion size rather than anything too fancy or formal.

The café’s ambiance is shaped largely by its friendly and accommodating staff—regulars often mention the warmth at the counter, where staff greet people by name and help with little extras, like handling work invoices even during busy periods. This kind of practical customer care fits well with the nearby working community who appreciate a place that understands their day-to-day needs.

Visitors can expect well-cooked, no-nonsense meals that lean towards roasted and Chinese-influenced dishes. While they don’t spotlight gourmet coffee or trendy café culture, the focus is on filling, comforting food that sets you up for the day or keeps you going through a physically demanding schedule. Portions are notably large, making it a good stop if you’re looking for generous servings without stretching your budget.

This spot works best around typical lunch hours, especially for tradies or workers who want a quick, friendly meal with minimal fuss. The atmosphere reflects the practical, community-centered nature of the neighborhood—no rush, just reliable service and solid food in a lively but relaxed setting.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Seating
Table service
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

05:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Tuesday

05:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Wednesday

05:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Thursday

05:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Friday

05:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

87 Reviews
Dylan Fernandes

07 Jan 2026

Cherry is a very kind, friendly and patient person. She welcomes you warmly and with a smile recommends some great options. She was kind enough to even help me with my tax invoice for work, despite me calling at a busy time and showed great customer care to assist me urgently. Thank you Cherry. Until we meet again.

Chris Boulton

30 Dec 2025

A tradie looking for smoko or lunch? Wife got you on the diet? This is the place for you. Tasty, generous portions. Friendly staff. Yum!

Brett Jackson

16 Dec 2025

Very friendly service! And the food is even better, ordered the Bbq Pork, so good!

Hannah Gao

18 Nov 2025

Well cooked roasted food & Chinese food Huge portion Great value for money Very lovely front of house lady

Joshua Hatherley (3gypt_son)

22 Oct 2025

The vendor is extremely nice greets everyone with such a welcoming nature it really makes you want to come back the servings are large and very value for money!! Best place to get your lunch if you are a tradie!!

Vinicius “p1ratao” Iwase

23 Sep 2025

This place is the best smoko shop I’ve ever been to, the amount of food for 20 bucks u can get is just insane, staff is the most friendly staff I’ve ever seen, if you around that’s where u gotta go

Tyler Corkin

12 Sep 2025

Hidden gem. Best food and customer service in Canterbury. The line comes out the door with trades at 10am. Beautiful good at a great price

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