Nestled in the handy location of Fresh Choice City Market in central Christchurch, Lil’Ruby is no ordinary supermarket-site cafe. In fact, it’s pretty extraordinary.
With a delicious range of salads, snacks and sweets in the cabinet, an impressive array of juices and sodas in the chiller and a stunning white La Marzocco coffee machine at centre stage pumping out Allpress coffees, it’s no wonder Lil’ Ruby is bustling with more than just hangry grocery shoppers* taking a breather.
Small in size but beautiful in its offering and its appearance – white tiles, open wooden shelving and a cool red logo – Lil’ Ruby is just as the name suggests: a little gem. It’s open 7 am - 4 pm daily, and whether you’re a short black and paleo cookie kind of soul or more of a flat white and salted caramel doughnut enthusiast, Lil’ Ruby Espresso has you covered. They’ve also got a great range of salads and sandwiches to take away on your lunch break or enjoy at the bench seats whilst watching the world go by.
The staff at Lil’Ruby are a real testament to the values of the establishment too – they’re friendly, approachable and at the ready to help whatever your craving — which, looking at the cabinet, might just be one of each and a large coffee, thank you.
*And nice ones, too.