On the hunt for a decent coffee and bite to eat in Christchurch? This list will cover all the bases! Whether you’re after a complex brew, the perfect eggs benny or a simply good atmosphere, cafes in Christchurch are plentiful and will hit the spot. Don’t settle for less than the best – check out these awesome spots!
1. C4 Coffee
You will never have a bad coffee experience at C4 Coffee! These guys specialise in all things caffeine, even roasting coffee beans on site daily. Head in for a coffee but stick around to soak up the vibe by watching the roasting process, browsing the coffee blends and checking out the espresso equipment on sale.
2. Hello Sunday
Hello Sunday is everything you want out of a good cafe. They have an enticing brunch menu, a funky space and an approach that brings people together. Every day feels like Sunday at this Christchurch cafe. Check out their colourful french toast!
3. Addington Coffee Co-op
Of all the cafes in Christchurch, this is one that you absolutely must visit! Addington Coffee Co-op redistributes 70% of their profits back to the local community and to some of the producers and communities overseas that create the products they sell. The cafe is on point, with high ceilings and big wooden tables. They have a coffee roastery on site called Jailbreaker. The Addington Store is in the front corner of the cafe, selling locally produced, ethically traded and environmentally friendly products. Oh, and their food is delicious!
4. Miro
Miro is centrally located on Oxford Terrace, and they claim to serve the best Bloody Mary’s in town! They’ve got all your favourites on the menu, all with added boosts of goodness. Their food is beautifully presented and tastes even better. They also do bottomless brunch! This is one of the cafes in Christchurch that will slide nicely into your Instagram feed.
5. Posh Porridge
Posh Porridge is a local hotspot. It’s a small cafe space, but takeaways are where it’s at. From delicious bowls of fancy porridge, to loaded toast, to really good coffee, this is the kind of cafe that you’ll keep going back to. Posh Porridge feature plenty of local goodies like amazing bread from Grizzly Baked Goods. You’ll also find these guys at the Christchurch Farmers Market on Saturday’s.
6. Little Poms
Little Poms are all about tasty, free range and seasonal food, using delicious locally sourced produce. They’re serving up freshly baked scones each day – who doesn’t love the smell of fresh baking in the morning! Try their ricotta blueberry hotcake!
7. Joe’s Garage
Joe’s Garage are popping up in different locations around New Zealand, and their Christchurch sites are just as good as the others. Mainly cooking with hot plates, they don’t do poached eggs. They serve up killer scrambled and fried eggs instead. Simple, quality breakfast and lunch food that won’t disappoint. They’re also open for dinner!
8. Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters
Unknown Chapter are a coffee roastery and cafe who are ticking all the boxes. They are roasting their coffee on site and using coffee that’s traceable back to the farmer. The team then follow through with beautiful brews served hot, that go well with their wholesome brunch menu. These guys are also the kings of good cabinet food, so it’s the perfect go-to for a takeaway coffee and sweet treat too!
9. Park Ranger
Park Ranger are all about produce, and quality produce at that. They have a seasonally driven menu with premium, often hand-picked, ingredients. Wholesome food, good coffee and great people are what you can expect from this Christchurch cafe. This is one of those cafes that you’ll want to spend some time in. Sit outside in their courtyard, try some sweet treats and drink a lot of coffee!
10. Black & White Coffee Cartel
Black & White Coffee Cartel has solidified its place in the cafes in Christchurch scene. It’s a totally funky space that is sticking to small batch roasting to keep your coffee fresh. The bustling city of Christchurch is where it all started for BWCC, and they now have a location in Queenstown as well.
11. The Caffeine Laboratory
There are a number of really good cafes in Christchurch, and this one is a crowd favourite. Tucked into the corner of New Regent Street in Christchurch Central, it’s a go-to for locals for their early morning or midday caffeine fix. Serving up all day breakfast and tasty smoothies, you can’t wrong at The Caffeine Laboratory.
12. Under The Red Verandah
Under The Red Verandah is a cosy cafe with some awesome outdoor seating. They’ve got huge variety on offer, including cabinet food, breakfast, lunch and kids options. Creamy mushrooms on toast are sounding perfect for a lazy Sunday morning!
13. C1 Espresso
C1 Espresso is conveniently located in Christchurch central and is a big open space with an addictive atmosphere. They do their best to have sustainable practices and be environmentally friendly, as well as understand where their food comes from. Get amongst their coffee and blue smoothie bowls.
14. Black Betty Cafe
Satisfying all of your breakfast cravings, Black Betty Cafe do breakfast burgers, french toast crumpets and Pina Colada waffles. This is where you want to go for good food and great coffee in a central location.
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