Terra Viva Cafe has been serving up award winning food since 1997 and having been awarded Canterbury's Best Cafe in 2014/15 we haven't missed a beat since. Our philosophy is simple - fresh ideas, paired with equally fresh ingredients, and friendly service. A beautiful outdoor garden setting alongside the garden center, that has a playground for the children, makes for a vibrant place to eat and socialise. Our menus change quarterly with the seasons so our patrons will always see quality seasonal, and, wherever possible, local produce on their plates. And by local, we really do mean local, often harvesting produce from the garden centre next door!
terra viva muesli, fruit & toasted coconut (dfa,v) 19
2 eggs your way (poached, scrambled, or fried) on
multigrain or white sourdough toast (gfa,df,nf) 15
streaky bacon, house baked wholemeal english muffin, 2 poached eggs & hollandaise 27
can be served gluten free or keto (keto has $2 surcharge)
2 poached eggs & hollandaise (gf) 27
grilled haloumi & tomato compote, house baked wholemeal english muffin, 2 poached eggs & hollandaise (v) 27
can be served gluten free or keto (keto has $2 surcharge)
with maple syrup, banana & mascarpone (gfa) 23.5
hummus, sauteed spinach, poached eggs, hung yoghurt, hot chilli butter & sesame, almond & poppyseed tuiles (v) 25
spiced cauliflower, crispy kale, fried egg, kimchi (gf,df,v) 25.5
louisiana holy trinity grits, sauteed shrimp, poached eggs, cajun hollandaise and bacon bits (gf,nf) 28.5
with stir fried vegetables, rice noodles, peanuts, sprouts & fried onions (ve,gf) 23.5
pulled beef, lettuce, pickled cabbage, hummus, chilli sauce, yoghurt, chips & salad (gf) 25.5
terra viva house smoked salmon on homemade crumpet, capers, onion, cream cheese & chive mousse & salad (nf) 27.5
four hour pulled pork, apple & celery slaw & juliet’s gherkins served with chimichurri spiced chips (gfa $1 surcharge) 26
chili & cumin crumbed chicken, swiss cheese, pickled veg, spicy mayo & McClures sweet & spicy pickles, ciabatta panini, hand cut chips 23.5
roasted chicken breast served in a creamy curry and apricot sauce on crispy lettuce with toasted almonds, mango chutney (gf) 26
prawn and sesame toasts served with bacon bits, cos lettuce, shaved parmesan & traditional caesar dressing (gf) 25.5
served with port wine jelly, gherkins & toasted bread (gfa) 24.5
served with toast, salad, horseradish & capers (gfa,nf,ef) 26
scones with jam & clotted cream with your choice of tea or medium barista coffee 19.5
jam / lemon curd / peanut butter 2
roasted garlic mushrooms 4
hollandaise 5
tomatillo spinach 5
5-hour hash brown potato 6
bacon 7
house-smoked salmon (50g) 9
bowl of Chips with tomato ketchup & aioli 11.5
gf -gluten free / gfa - gluten free available / df- dairy free
nf – nut free / dfa – dairy free available / v – vegetarian / ve – vegan
a crisp, lively, dry sparkling wine with gentle, nutty characters - 13.5
pale straw yellow with a fine & persistant nose. Aromas are lightly floral & fruity, hinting at blossom with ripe apple, off-dry & refreshing
medium bodied with white peach, gooseberry & citrus flavours & a dry finish. g 13.5, b 62
golden hues lead to peach & buttered brioche, vanilla & smoky wood tones. Full bodied, with layers of interest & medium acidity g 13, b 60
a highly germanic-styled wine with a naturally lower level of alcohol & an off dry level of sweetness, perfectly balanced with vibrant natural acidity g 13.5, b 62
hand harvested. sweet honeysuckled, quince & almond pastry aromas. creamy with flavours of peach, nutmeg & pear tart g 13, b 62
raspberry, floral & red currant aromatics with a touch of sweetness & vibrant crisp finish g 13.5, b 62
bursting with floral aromas & red cherry purfume. rich & juicy with delicious raspberry, strawberry & spice flavours g 14, b 68
bright, deep crimson hues lead to a nose of red plum & berry fruits with cedar-like oak undertones. supple tannins & gentle acidity g 13.5 b 62
macs gold lager 9
eruption, lyttelton 9.5
pilsner 5%
three boys, christchurch - 9.5
alpha juice, pale ale, extra hazy - 6.3%
hoppy porter - 5.2%
the local - 2.5%
boneface, upper hut 9.5
the unit IPA (6%)
eagle brewing, kaiapoi 9.5
raptor APA - 5.2%
duncans, paraparaumu 8
yum yum yuzu, dry lager - 4.7%
crisp apple cider - 5%
red apple blush cider - 5%
alcoholic spicy ginger beer - 4.5%
terra viva pimms - 13.5 glass
gin & tonic (white or pink) - 8 single, 12 double
served with soda or tonic
terra viva mimosa (orange juice, cointreau & prosecco) - 12.5 glass
orange, apple, peach, feijoa, tomato - 5.5
kids size - 4.5
keri kids apple & blackcurrant - 4
passionfruit & strawberry - 7.5
old fashion, homade lemonade - 7.5
chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, caramel, coffee, chai - 6.5
(made thicker with extra of everything & topped with cream) - 9
banana or mango or berry 9
coke, coke zero, sprite 5.5
bundaberg lemon, lime & bitters. 5.5
bundaberg ginger beer. 5.5
sparkling rhubarb / sparkling blackcurrant 6.5
sparkling water, (750ml) - 6
sparkling water (300ml) - 4.5
pump still spring water, (7500ml) - 4.5
bacon & egg on house-made muffin with cheese and a side of hash brown bites 12.5
kids sized nutella & jam french toast with fruit, maple syrup & mascarpone 12
fish goujons, chips, peas & sauce 13.5
ham & cheese toastie with chips & sauce 12.5
kids platter: chicken sticks & chips with pretzels, marsh mellows, fruit & a jelly cup 15.5
kids bowl of chips with sauces 5
please advise your server of any allergies. here at terra viva it's all about passion for food, so we use a lot of butter, garlic, onions, nuts and cream which may not be specified on the menu
196 Roydvale Ave (Cnr Wairakei & Roydvale), Burnside, Christchurch
Phone: 358 5565 | Email: cafe@terraviva.nz
Terra Viva Cafe & Deli
242 Roydvale Avenue
Burnside, Christchurch
New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 358 5565
Email: cafe@terraviva.nz
OPEN 7 Days, Mon to Fri 8:00am-4:00pm and Sat to Sun 8:30am to 4:00pm We have plenty of off-street parking and disabled parking available. You're welcome to stay a while and visit the picturesque garden centre next door which is well worth a look.