About Posh Porridge
If you are looking for a cafe in Merivale, Christchurch, Posh Porridge at 1/388 Montreal Street in Merivale is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.
The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include smashed avocado and ginger slice, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 280 cafe & brunch options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
Posh Porridge opens 2 days a week and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 7 am on Fridays, and the latest finish is 1 pm on Fridays. In total it trades for about 10 hours each week.
For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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.









