Brunch cafés in Christchurch
Cafés in Christchurch that pair a serious cup with a proper plate. Brunch you'd cross town for, coffee you'd come back for.
7 cafés · New Zealand
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Black Betty
Black Betty is the flagship cafe of Switch Espresso, Christchurch's locally owned roaster, operating since 2011 in a…
C1 Espresso
C1 Espresso is the iconic Christchurch cafe that originally opened in 1996, rebuilt after the Canterbury earthquakes…
Lyttelton Coffee Company
Lyttelton Coffee Company has been roasting and serving coffee from its London Street cafe in the harbour-side village…
Meshino
Meshino has been a fixture in St Albans since 2003, making it one of Christchurch's longest-standing specialty cafes.…
Niche Coffee + Eatery
Niche Coffee + Eatery is Sumner's standout specialty cafe, serving Coffee Supreme through the hands of owner Ben…
Supreme Supreme
Supreme Supreme is Coffee Supreme's most ambitious cafe, opened on Welles Street in Christchurch and described by…
Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters
Unknown Chapter roasts on-site in the central city, serving world-class espresso and filter alongside fresh baking…
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These Christchurch cafés serve brunch alongside specialty coffee, so the food matches the cup rather than being an afterthought.
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