# Akin, Christchurch Central City Akin is a café in Christchurch Central City. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap. ## About, in one paragraph It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Platform D), route 1, route 7, route 8) is 103 m away; a shared path passes within 76 m; council off-street parking is 25 m away. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Friday: 7 am to 3 pm - Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian, Vegan _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC005190/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 11 July 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 6,263 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082715), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082705), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082694), [208 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/208-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082690), [19 Bedford Row, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/19-bedford-row) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082607), [216 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/216-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082601), [160 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-cashel-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9082060), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Fallen Tree](https://www.chch.live/report/9081855), [160 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-manchester-street) - [Fallen Tree](https://www.chch.live/report/9081691), 152–160 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9076150), [50 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-lichfield-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9070296), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9070271), [115 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-lichfield-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform D), 103 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform C), 117 m (routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 141 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 76 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Mainland Off-Street, 25 m (22 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Akin%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5336155,172.6385782) ## Nearby - [Qb](https://www.chch.live/business/qb-christchurch-central-city), Coworking spaces, 7 m - [LSKD](https://www.chch.live/business/lskd-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 10 m - [Outsiders](https://www.chch.live/business/outsiders-christchurch-central-city-2), Clothing, 17 m - [The O3 Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-o3-barbershop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 22 m - [Wonderlust Dessert Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/wonderlust-dessert-bar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 23 m - [Shosha](https://www.chch.live/business/shosha-christchurch-central-city), Tobacco, 36 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 105 m - [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 127 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 153 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Triangle](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-33), Car park, 149 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Pilgrim](https://www.chch.live/business/pilgrim-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 52 m - [The Residency](https://www.chch.live/business/the-residency-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 68 m - [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 72 m - [Green](https://www.chch.live/business/green-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 74 m - [Dainty](https://www.chch.live/business/dainty-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 76 m - [Café 165 at Breakfree Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-165-at-breakfree-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 82 m - [Lil’ Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/lil-ruby-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 91 m - [Opening Soon: The Coffee Club High Street](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-soon-the-coffee-club-high-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 99 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [AO Architecture](https://www.chch.live/business/ao-architecture-christchurch-central-city), Business, 37 m - [Above Your Space](https://www.chch.live/business/above-your-space-christchurch-central-city), Business, 38 m - [Stockman Group Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/stockman-group-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Business, 38 m - [JD Sports](https://www.chch.live/business/jd-sports-christchurch-central-city), Sports shops, 39 m - [Switch Lighting](https://www.chch.live/business/switch-lighting-christchurch-central-city), Lighting, 40 m - [RedPR](https://www.chch.live/business/redpr-christchurch-central-city), Business, 42 m - [Lower 9th](https://www.chch.live/business/lower-9th-christchurch-central-city), Food courts, 43 m - [Priority Communications](https://www.chch.live/business/priority-communications-christchurch-central-city), Business, 43 m - [Robertson Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/robertson-creative-christchurch-central-city), Business, 43 m - [Stencil](https://www.chch.live/business/stencil-christchurch-central-city-2), Business, 43 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.6** on Google, 230 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · breakfast · brunch · lunch. > This cafe gets all 5s across the board for me ;) The atmosphere of this cafe is insane - the interior is so sleek and effortlessly pretty - a seriously great vibe!! I went here with a new friend I made and we had a really great time :3 my friend ordered the mazesoba whilst I got the tiramisu French toast. She also ordered their einspinner whilst I got the iced matcha latte! The food here was incredible… not only were the visuals great the taste was also amazing too. The tiramisu French toast was so inventive and cute, and although seeming to appear overly decadent ended up having a very balan, Shine, 6 months ago > Beautiful spot with a really welcoming atmosphere. The food was lovely, full of flavour and presented perfectly. The service was absolutely top-tier — friendly, attentive and genuinely caring. The coffee was elite and easily some of the best I’ve had in a while. The interior design adds to the whole experience and makes it a great place to sit and enjoy your time. Highly recommend stopping in., Andy Dinicol, 8 months ago > To be very honest I was quite upset today after not being able to come across ceremonial graded unsweetened matcha—my regular. I went to many different places and they all said the same thing — they had sweetened matcha. For someone who does not consume artificial sweeteners it can be an isolating feeling. I’m so happy I came across this gem, please keep promoting unsweetened ceremonial matcha— the way matcha should be. Amazing breakfast as well 👌, Melody, 9 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5336155&lon=172.6385782) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5336155,172.6385782,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Akin) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13283824517), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Akin?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Akin?** Somewhere in Christchurch Central City, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5336155,172.6385782,17) **Is Akin still trading?** On OpenStreetMap. **When is Akin open?** Monday – Friday: 7 am to 3 pm; Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other cafés are near Akin?** [Pilgrim](https://www.chch.live/business/pilgrim-christchurch-central-city) (52 m), [The Residency](https://www.chch.live/business/the-residency-christchurch-central-city) (68 m), [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-christchurch-central-city) (72 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Akin?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Qb](https://www.chch.live/business/qb-christchurch-central-city) (7 m); the Bus Interchange (Platform D) bus stop is 103 m away: routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95; a shared path passes within 76 m; nearest park: [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles) (105 m). **What stood where Akin is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5336155&lon=172.6385782) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/akin-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city