The Origin
95 Westminster Street Corner of Cranford Street &, Westminster Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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Didnt realise this was a vegan cafe. Im so sorry I tried to order eggs on toast😅 instead I had creamy mushroom on toast. It was delicious 😋 coffee was great. The Cafe looked super clean, friendly service. Love ❤️
For my friend’s wedding, the 5-course meals were specially prepared and served at Origin Café. 100% pure vegan, exquisitely crafted and beautifully presented—an absolutely stunning experience.
Seriously can’t recommend The Origin enough, it’s truly exceptional. These were some of the best vegan breakfast dishes we’ve ever tried. The presentation of the food was better than most restaurants, the taste was amazing and portion sizes were 👌 I wish I could give the service 10 stars. Very professional and polite. Every other cafe could learn a thing or two from The Origin. The space itself is modern, bright and clean atmosphere. Perfect for a Sunday brunch or a coffee. Will 100% be back when visiting Christchurch 😁
The Origin caught our eye with its promising vegetarian menu and glowing reviews. We were immediately impressed by the lovely staff who made us feel right at home, even letting us choose our table and order when ready. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. Our food took 35 minutes to arrive, and when it did, the rice was only warm and the dish itself was extremely bland. The burger was small with a patty that was incredibly thin, and the hash browns were soggy, clearly needing more time to cook. The noodle dish had an okay flavour, but overall, it was a unanimous "no" from our group of three. While it might have been an off day in the kitchen, based on our experience, we won't be returning.
Beautiful food and presentation. Lovely staff and vibe. I paid $48 for mushrooms on toast and a coffee though. Like, far out that is crazy even for a public holiday. It's mushrooms and toast, didn't even come with gold sprinkles.