C1 EspressoSydenham, Christchurch
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Cafe · Sydenham

C1 Espresso

185 High Street, Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for C1 Espresso
Monday7 am – 9 pm
Tuesday7 am – 9 pm
Wednesday7 am – 9 pm
Thursday7 am – 9 pm
Friday7 am – 9 pm
Saturday7 am – 5 pm
Sunday7 am – 5 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

185 High Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

About

About C1 Espresso

Found at 185 High Street in Sydenham, C1 Espresso is a cafe that has become part of the Sydenham dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include eggs benedict and smashed avocado, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 280 places in Christchurch in the cafe & brunch category, and C1 Espresso is among them.

C1 Espresso is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 7 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 90 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating. For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchPancakes

Berries, bacon and maple syrup

$19–24

LunchFish tacos

With slaw

$19–23

Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

LunchSoup of the day

With toast

$13–16

Plan your visit

When is C1 Espresso busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about C1 Espresso

Where is C1 Espresso?

C1 Espresso is at 185 High Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, about 600 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are C1 Espresso's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7 am – 9 pm; Tuesday 7 am – 9 pm; Wednesday 7 am – 9 pm; Thursday 7 am – 9 pm; Friday 7 am – 9 pm; Saturday 7 am – 5 pm; Sunday 7 am – 5 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is C1 Espresso open on weekends?

Yes – C1 Espresso is open on both Saturday (7 am – 5 pm) and Sunday (7 am – 5 pm).

What kind of food does C1 Espresso serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at C1 Espresso?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near C1 Espresso?

The closest is Dice & Slice (60 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near C1 Espresso

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Sydenham
Dice & Slice 60 m
Pizza

Dice & Slice

5/181 High Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Bacon Brothers – American food 70 m
American

Bacon Brothers

181 High Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Little SocialSydenham70 m
Little High EaterySydenham–80 m
Lemon Tree CafeSydenham150 m
Bohemian BakerySydenham160 m
DaintySydenham–170 m
MomentSydenham–170 m