Cafés with outdoor seating in Christchurch
Terraces, courtyards, and pavement tables in Christchurch. Specialty coffee with a seat in the open air.
4 cafés · New Zealand
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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…
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These Christchurch cafés have outdoor seating, from pavement tables to courtyards and terraces, while still pouring proper specialty coffee.
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