Black Betty

Central City · Christchurch

EspressoAeroPressPour overCold brewSiphonSpecialty CoffeeSit DownFood FullBrunchAll DayAlt MilkWifiLaptop Friendly

Black Betty is the flagship cafe of Switch Espresso, Christchurch's locally owned roaster, operating since 2011 in a renovated warehouse on Madras Street. The cafe is best known for its BBIV espresso blend and an extensive brew menu covering siphon, aeropress, and pour-over alongside espresso classics. It won the Zest Food Awards Cafe of the Year in 2014 and remains one of the city's most consistently excellent specialty venues.

Where to find it

Black Betty

Central City, Christchurch

-43.5376, 172.6424

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Hours

Mon
07:00-14:30
Tue
07:00-14:30
Wed
07:00-14:30
Thu
07:00-14:30
Fri
07:00-14:30
Sat
08:00-15:00
Sun
08:00-15:00

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