Flax & Co. gives the Prestons Lakeside neighbourhood a dining room that works across more than one part of the day. The open-plan space uses high ceilings, layered textures and generous natural light to create a contemporary setting without losing the ease of a local cafe. Brunch can turn into a lakeside catch-up, while dinner and drinks bring a more settled evening rhythm to the same room.

Scratch cooking is central to the kitchen's character. Sweet and savoury treats are baked in-house, with cakes and scones joined by pizza dough and hummus made from the beginning rather than treated as bought-in extras. That attention to the supporting elements gives the seasonal menu a coherent identity, whether the visit starts with coffee and baking or develops into a fuller meal.

The food follows a premium casual idea: recognisable dishes, fresh seasonal ingredients and enough care in preparation to make the familiar feel considered. Locally sourced produce shapes the menu, while slow-cooked New Zealand lamb shows the kitchen's willingness to give time to a substantial centrepiece. The result suits diners who want generous, approachable food without turning the occasion into formal dining.

Drinks extend that day-to-night progression through New Zealand wines, local craft beers and classic cocktails given a twist. Flax & Co. also uses wine tastings, food-pairing evenings and seasonal community events to make the restaurant a gathering point rather than simply a place for a single meal. The name's connection with harakeke and community is therefore reflected in how the venue is used as well as how it looks.

Address: Unit F, 41 Raranga Street, Prestons, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand

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Flax & Co. Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch

Croissant French Toast

$25

Seasonal fruit, berry compote, maple cream cheese, caramel walnut crunch, maple syrup

FLAX & Co. Big Breakfast

$28.90

Pork & fennel artisan sausage, manuka smoked bacon, field mushrooms, eggs (your way) tomato relish, crispy potato hash (gf) or sourdough

Mushroom, Artichoke & Hummus

$25

Grilled mushroom, lemony artichoke, Romesco hummus, toasted seeds, fresh herbs, green oil, grizzly focaccia (vg)

Poached Eggs & Labneh

$26

6 min eggs, garlicky labneh, chilli butter, fresh herb oil, grilled sourdough

Chorizo Bubble & Squeak

$27

Crispy potato, butternut, confit tomatoes, chorizo, spinach, 2 fried eggs & house tomato relish (gf)

Bennies – Manuka Smoked Bacon

$26.90

Hollandaise, herb cream, Asian dukkha, crispy potato hash (gf) or sourdough

Bennies – Field Mushrooms

$26.90

Hollandaise, herb cream, Asian dukkha, crispy potato hash (gf) or sourdough

Bennies – House Hot Smoked Salmon

Hollandaise, herb cream, Asian dukkha, crispy potato hash (gf) or sourdough

Posh Mince & Cheese on Toast

$26

Slow cooked Wagyu mince with bone broth & red wine, grated Pecorino served on beef dripping sourdough

Posh Mince & Cheese on Toast with Eggs (Fried or Poached)

$31

Slow cooked Wagyu mince with bone broth & red wine, grated Pecorino served on beef dripping sourdough

Chorizo Scramble

$27

Soft scrambled eggs, chorizo carpaccio, jalapeno jam, salsa verde, on sourdough

2 Poached or fried eggs

$16

on sourdough or focaccia

3 Scrambled eggs

$18

on sourdough or focaccia

Brunch – Add Ons

Confit tomatoes, Labneh, Mushrooms

Bacon, Sausage, Chorizo

Hot Smoked Salmon

$10

Fries Small

Fries Large

$12

Lunch

Fragrant Spiced Butternut & Coconut Soup

sml $16 / lrg $26

toasted seeds & sourdough (vg)

Grain Bowl

$26

Caramelised butternut, charred broccolini, cracked wheat, hummus, herb cream, dukkha (vg). Grilled Chicken ADD 4.50; Hot Smoked Salmon ADD 6.50

Caesar Salad

$26

Charred romaine, pecorino crumbs, pickled red onion, crispy bacon, poached egg, dressing. Grilled Chicken ADD 4.50; Hot Smoked Salmon ADD 6.50

Wagyu Beef Burger

$28

Swiss Cheese, crispy bacon, gherkin, caramelised onion, burger sauce, brioche bun, fries

Veggie Burger

$28

Smashed falafel, coconut labneh, herb cream, cheese, pickles, greens, brioche bun & fries (vegan optional)

Beer Battered Market Fish & Chips

$28

Fennel herb salad & homemade tartar sauce

Pizza

Margarita

$26

House tomato sauce, slow roast tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, basil oil (v)

Seafood

$31

House tomato sauce, smoked Akaroa salmon, prawns, capers, pickled red onion, lemon sour cream, dill

Spicy Hawaiian

$28.50

House tomato sauce, carved ham off the bone, chunky pineapple pieces, Nduja sausage

Tandoori Chicken

$29

House tomato sauce, chilli flakes, green & red peppers, red onion, yoghurt sauce & coriander

Meat Lovers

$31

Smoky tomato sauce, minced beef, carved ham off the bone, smoked chicken, chorizo & mozzarella

Veggie

$28

Confit tomato, pesto, caramelised onion, parmesan, mozzarella (v)

Evening – Pizza

(gf available)

Margarita

$26

House tomato sauce, slow roast tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, basil oil (v)

Seafood

$31

House tomato sauce, smoked Akaroa salmon, prawns, capers, pickled red onion, lemon sour cream, dill

Spicy Hawaiian

$28.50

House tomato sauce, carved ham off the bone, chunky pineapple pieces, Nduja sausage

Tandoori Chicken

$29

House tomato sauce, chilli flakes, green & red peppers, red onion, yoghurt sauce & coriander

Meat Lovers

$31

Smoky tomato sauce, minced beef, carved ham off the bone, smoked chicken, chorizo & mozzarella

Veggie

$28

Confit tomato, pesto, caramelised onion, parmesan, mozzarella (V)

Evening – Puddings

16.0

Apple & Blackberry Crumble

$16

Oven roast sticky fruit with buttery oaty nutty topping, served with custard & mascarpone

Baby Molten Chocolate Cakes

$16

Warm rich chocolate cake with coconut cream (df,gf)

Give us our daily Cheesecake

$16

Layers of biscuit crumb, cheesecake, fruit & thick cream (check todays flavour)

Coffee Tiramisu

$16

Switch coffee-soaked biscuit, whipped mascarpone, chocolate

Kids Menu

13.5. Includes free ice lolly

Margarita Pizza

$13.50

Ham & Pineapple Pizza

$13.50

Chicken, Ham & Minced Beef Pizza

$13.50

Little Fish & Chips

$13.50

Poached egg & Toast w/ Bacon or Mushroom

$13.50

Evening – Small Plates

Fragrant Spiced Butternut & Coconut Soup

small $16 / large $26

toasted seeds & sourdough (vg)

Loaded Romesco Hummus & Flatbreads

$19

Lemony artichoke, toasted seeds, fresh herbs & green oil (vg)

Loaded Ricotta & Flatbreads

$19

olives, capers, herbs, toasted almonds & lemon oil (v)

Garlic Prawns & Sourdough

$19

lemon, chilli & fennel (gf optional)

Smoked Salmon Crostini

$19

capers, dill & labneh (gf optional)

Mince & Cheese Croquettes

$17

smoky tomato chutney

Crispy Fried Tandoori Chicken

$19

Pickled onion, homemade tzatziki

Evening – Large Plates

Angus Beef Ribeye Steak 300g

$42

beef croquettes, oven roast tomatoes, field mushrooms & crispy truffle potatoes*; Jus | Café de Paris Butter (gf optional)

Caesar Salad

$26

Charred romaine, crispy bacon, poached egg, pecorino crumbs, pickled red onion & Caesar dressing. ADD Grilled Chicken 4.50; ADD Hot Smoked Salmon 6.50

Beer Battered Market Fish & Chips

$28

Fennel herb salad & homemade tartar sauce

Butchers’ sausages & buttery mash

$33

Pork & fennel free range Sausages, Charred broccolini, onion rings & gravy (gf optional)

Caramelised Butternut & Gnocchi

$34

Ricotta, basil pesto, toasted pumpkin seeds & pine nuts (V)

Wagyu Beef Burger

$28

Swiss Cheese, crispy bacon, gherkin, caramelised onion, burger sauce, brioche bun, fries

Veggie Burger

$28

Smashed falafel, coconut labneh, herb cream, melted cheese, pickles, greens brioche bun & fries (vg & gf optional)

Evening – Sides

Warm mixed marinated olives, olive oil & herbs

$15

(vg)

Fries, house seasoning & sauces

Small $9 / Large $12

(vg/gf)

Artisan Breads oil & balsamic

$17

(v)

Loaded truffle roस्तies, feta & herb

$15

(v)(gf)

White Wine

The Grayling Sauvignon Blanc

Glass $12 / Bottle $60

(Waipara North Canterbury, NZ)

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Bottle $90

(Marlborough, NZ)

Greywacke

$100

(Marlborough, NZ) Sauvignon Blanc

Latitude 41 Pinot Gris

Glass $13.50 / Bottle $65

(Nelson, NZ)

Red Wine

The Grayling Pinot Noir

Glass $12 / Bottle $60

(Waipara, North Canterbury, NZ)

Leftfield Pinot Noir

Glass $14 / Bottle $75

(Marlborough, NZ)

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2022

Bottle $95

(Waipara, NZ)

Main Divide Merlot/Cabernet

Glass $13.50 / Bottle $65

(Waipara, NZ)

Rose

Spencer Hill Rose

Glass $13.50 / Bottle $65

Nelson, NZ

Main Divide

Glass $13.50 / Bottle $65

(Waipara, NZ) Rose

Tohu Awatere

$85

(Marlborough, NZ) Pinot Rosé, Māori owned vineyard

Rabbit Ranch ‘Bright Eyes’ White Pinot Noir Rosé

$90

Central Otago, NZ

Bubbles

Brown Brothers Prosecco NV

$15

or Rose 200ml mini bottles

Melton Estate Summer Love Pink Sparkling

Can 250mL $15 / Bottle $70

(Canterbury, NZ) Lower ABV 6.0%

Tohu Rewa Méthode Traditionnelle Pinot Noir Rosé

$95

(Marlborough, NZ) Māori owned vineyard

Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige Sparkling Wine

Bottle $120

From The Tap

ASAHI super dry Lager 5.0%

Glass $10 / Pint $14

Dry, crisp, clean. Tokyo Japan

Fogged up Hazy Pale Ale 4.7%

Glass $10 / Pint $14

LOCAL CRAFT. Unfiltered, Hoppy with some Tropical Notes. Cassels Brewery, ChCh

Nectaron IPA 6.1%

Glass $10 / Pint $14

LOCAL CRAFT. Packs a tropical fruit punch with mellow hops. Cassels Brewery, ChCh

Zeffer Hazy Alcoholic Lemonade 5.0%

Glass $10 / Pint $14

Unfiltered. Real Lemon, Hawkes Bay

Cocktails

Flax Signature Cocktail

$20

Spiced rum, triple sec, strawberry syrup, passion fruit syrup & lime

Espresso Martini

$20

Vodka, Kahlua and coffee

Margarita

$18

Tequila, Cointreau & lime

Whiskey Sour

$19

Whisky, lime, maple & egg white

Hot Drink

Switch Espresso Independent Specialty Coffee Roasters. Alternative milk – Soya, Almond, Oat or Coconut +1.0

White

$6 / $6.50

Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Macchiato, Piccolo, Chai Latte, Matcha

Hot Chocolate

Black

Espresso, Long Black, Americano

Cold Drink

Iced

Americano / Matcha, Latte / Chocolate

Voyage Pure NZ Spring water

Sml $7 / Lrg $10

Still / Sparkling

Bundaberg Ginger Beer

/ or Lemon Lime & Bitters

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Hot chocolate Typical in Christchurch: $6.00 $6.00
Hawaiian pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $28.50

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Flax & Co. Menu

Flax & Co. Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch

Brunch – Add Ons

Lunch

Pizza

Evening – Pizza

Evening – Puddings

Kids Menu

Evening – Small Plates

Evening – Large Plates

Evening – Sides

White Wine

Red Wine

Rose

Bubbles

From The Tap

Cocktails

Hot Drink

Cold Drink

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