What are the opening hours?

Monday 7:30am - 2:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 2:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 2:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 2:30pm Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm

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Kahu Ariki Cafe By Cheeky Llama

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Kahu Ariki Cafe By Cheeky Llama

Come for the coffee, stay for the experience.

Where modern coffee culture ☕ meets the soul of an old church ⛪

Enjoy great coffee, a diverse menu, and a warm, inviting atmosphere—designed for slow moments, good conversations, and everyday escapes.

28/09/2026

🧇🍗 SPECIAL OF THE WEEK IS HERE! 🍗🧇

Sweet meets savoury… and honestly, we’re not mad about it!

✨ WAFFLE FRIED CHICKEN ✨

Crispy, golden fried chicken paired with a fluffy, tender waffle, then drizzled with maple syrup & our house-made special sauce.

🍗 Crispy fried chicken
🧇 Fluffy golden waffle
🍁 Maple syrup
✨ House-made special sauce

Crunchy. Fluffy. Sweet. Savoury. Saucy.
Basically… everything your taste buds have been waiting for!

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe! 💛

📍 113 Esk Street
☕ Mon–Fri | 7:30am–2:30pm
📞 03 948 2555

Come hungry… and prepare to fall in love with the sweet & savoury combo! 🧇🍗❤️

21/09/2026

🍝🐟 SPECIAL OF THE WEEK IS HERE! 🐟🍝

This week, we’re taking pasta on a little Japanese-fusion adventure!

✨ CREAMY SALMON PENNE WITH EBIKO ✨

Tender salmon tossed through creamy white w**e sauce with perfectly cooked penne, finished with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and topped with ebiko — those delicious little shrimp roe pearls that bring a savoury pop with every bite!

🍝 Creamy white w**e salmon sauce
🐟 Tender salmon
🧀 Parmesan cheese
✨ Topped with savoury ebiko

Creamy. Rich. Savoury. A little fancy.

Basically… your pasta just got dressed up for the occasion!

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe! 💛

📍 113 Esk Street
☕ Mon–Fri | 7:30am–2:30pm
📞 03 948 2555

Come hungry… this one is seriously slurp-worthy!

14/09/2026

🥪🔥 SPECIAL OF THE WEEK IS HERE! 🔥🥪

Say hello to your new sandwich obsession…

✨ BEEF BULGOGI SANDWICH WITH KIMCHI ✨

🥩 Korean-style beef bulgogi
🍞 Toasted sourdough
🥬 Crisp lettuce & mixed green salad
🧀 Melted cheese
🌶️ Topped with our house-made kimchi

Sweet, savoury, cheesy, crunchy and packed with that Korean-inspired goodness.

One bite and you’ll be wondering why you didn’t order two!

Come hungry. Leave happy. 💛
Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe!

📍 113 Esk Street
☕ Mon–Fri | 7:30am–2:30pm
📞 03 948 2555

07/09/2026

🌶️🥗 This week’s special is taking your taste buds on a Thai adventure! 🇹🇭✨

Say hello to our Thai Salad with Grilled Chicken — Som Tum G*i Yang

🥗 Crisp, fresh Som Tum with the perfect balance of sweet, sour & spicy
🍗 Tender, juicy G*i Yang grilled chicken with delicious smoky flavour
🔥🌶️🍋 A flavour-packed combo of smoky, spicy, sweet & tangy

Fresh. Zesty. Smoky. A little fiery.
Basically… Thailand in a bowl!

Perfect for when you want something fresh but still seriously satisfying

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe 💛

Come hungry… and bring your chilli-loving taste buds! 🌶️

*iYang

05/09/2026

👨‍👧‍👦💙 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DADS! 💙👨‍👧‍👦
6 September 2026

Today, Dad is officially allowed to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING… except choose where he’s going for coffee and food. 😂☕️🍳

Kahu Ariki Cafe is CLOSED today — even we know Dad deserves a day off! 😉

But don’t worry… you can still spoil him! ❤️

👉 Take Dad for a treat at The Cheeky Llama Cafe! 🦙☕️🥞
Feed him well, keep the coffee coming, and maybe he’ll finally stop telling those same Dad jokes. 😜

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures out there! 💙

Eat. Drink. Relax. Dad deserves it! 🎉

Love from the Kahu Ariki Cafe team ❤️

01/09/2026

🍔🔥 DOUBLE the beef. DOUBLE the cheese. DOUBLE the trouble. 😏

This week’s special is our Double Smashed Beef Burger

Two thin, crispy-edged smashed beef patties 🥩
🧀 Melted cheese
🥬 Fresh lettuce & tomato
🌶️ Jalapeños for a little kick
✨ Our house-made burger sauce
🥯 All tucked into a soft brioche bun
🧅 Then topped with crispy onion rings because… we clearly don’t believe in doing things halfway

Thin & crispy. Juicy & flavour-packed.
Cheesy, crunchy and seriously messy. 🍔🔥

Basically… one burger just wasn’t enough.

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe 💛

Come hungry. Bring extra napkins. You’re gonna need them!

24/08/2026

This week’s special is taking Eggs Benedict to a whole new level! 🔥

Say hello to our Pulled Pork Benedict

🐷 Warm, savoury Char Siu pulled pork with BBQ sauce
🥯 Stacked on a soft artisan bun
🌿 Layered with fresh spinach
🥚 Topped with perfectly soft poached eggs
✨ Smothered in rich, creamy hollandaise
🌶️ Finished with fresh chilli & spring onion

Sweet. Savoury. Creamy. A little spicy.
Basically… brunch just got a serious upgrade

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe

Come hungry. This one is worth waking up for! 😉☕🍳

18/08/2026

🍤🌶️ Prawns, eggs & a little bit of chilli magic… 👀✨

This week’s special is our Prawn Chilli Scramble Eggs

Fluffy scrambled eggs + juicy prawns 🍤🍳
Nestled in a buttery, golden croissant 🥐
Topped with crispy lotus root for that irresistible crunch ✨
Finished with fresh chilli & coriander 🌶️🌿

Creamy. Crunchy. Buttery. A little spicy.
Basically, your lunch just got a serious upgrade

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe

Come get your brunch fix!

11/08/2026

🥩🍟 This week’s special is bringing ALL the comfort food vibes!

Say hello to our Hot Open Roasted Beef Sandwich 🔥

Slow-cooked roast beef, piled high on toasted ciabatta 🥩🥖
Topped with grilled onions & mushrooms 🧅🍄
Then smothered in rich, delicious gravy

And because every good meal needs a sidekick…
🍟 Crispy fries on the side!

Tender. Juicy. Gravy-loaded.
Basically, a warm hug on a plate

Perfect for a chilly day, a hungry belly, or simply because you deserve it

Available this week at Kahu Ariki Cafe

Come hungry. Bring your appetite. We’ve got the gravy covered!

03/08/2026

🥗🔥 This week’s special is bringing the crunch… and a little kick! 🔥🥗

Meet our Korean Fried Chicken Salad

Crispy ✔️
Juicy ✔️
Spicy ✔️
A little bit sticky ✔️

We’ve loaded up a fresh, colourful salad with crunchy veggies 🥬🥕
Then topped it with crispy fried chicken 🍗
And smothered it in our rich, house-made Korean-inspired gochujang sauce 🌶️✨

Fresh meets crispy.
Sweet meets spicy.
And every bite brings BIG flavour

Available this week only at Kahu Ariki Cafe

Come hungry… this salad definitely isn’t boring

Address

113 Esk Street
Invercargill
9810

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 2:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+6439482555

Website

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