The Lyttelton Coffee Company is like an old friend who has been away for a while but when you catch up, it's just like old times. You pick up where you left off and feel the glow of familiarity and history.
I've been away and LCC had been closed until December last year for almost four years after it was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake in Christchurch.
Walking in the door, it felt as though nothing had changed. Owner Stephen Mateer has done a fantastic job at rebuilding the cafe and recreating its charm, as well as strengthening and improving some aspects of the building. Industrial brick walls are easy to take for granted, but when you know that the bricks were individually salvaged, slimmed down and then pieced together again along with steel reinforcement, then the concept of a labour of love really sinks in.
A varied breakfast menu on the blackboard above the counter, a range of cabinet food served with LCC's own great coffee and spectacular views of Lyttelton Harbour with its breathtaking landscape. What more could you want?
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