C1 Espresso
Central City · Christchurch
EspressoCold brewPour overSpecialty CoffeeSit DownFood FullBrunchAll DayOutdoor SeatingInstagram WorthyAlt Milk
Outdoor seating
C1 Espresso is the iconic Christchurch cafe that originally opened in 1996, rebuilt after the Canterbury earthquakes in the old High Street Post Office. It is celebrated for single-origin cold drip, precision espresso, and a pneumatic tube lunch delivery system that sends bratwurst and crinkle-cut fries through the walls. Open seven days from early morning, C1 is a Christchurch institution that balances specialty coffee credentials with genuine neighbourhood warmth.
Where to find it
Hours
- Mon
- 07:00-21:00
- Tue
- 07:00-21:00
- Wed
- 07:00-21:00
- Thu
- 07:00-21:00
- Fri
- 07:00-21:00
- Sat
- 07:00-17:00
- Sun
- 07:00-17:00
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