# Bunrunners, Christchurch Central City

Bunrunners is a café at 87c Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City.

[Call 03 374 2260](<tel:+6433742260>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bunrunners%2C%2087c%20Fitzgerald%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://bunrunners.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bunrunners%2C%2087c%20Fitzgerald%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

## About, in one paragraph

It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Fitzgerald Ave, route 80) is 134 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 221 m away. The address’s own page keeps 26 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday – Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
- Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm
- Sunday: Closed

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 87c Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 374 2260 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://bunrunners.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Services:** No outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_

## In its own listing

Serving home-made and delicious fare since 2006, this cafe offers excellent coffee as well as sandwiches, rolls, cakes, slices, tarts, hot meals (eat in or takeaway), ice creams, milk shakes and jams. They are passionate about serving you the best food and coffee. Open Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [87C Fitzgerald Avenue](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/87c-fitzgerald-avenue), 26 reports on file


## The reports nearby
1,710 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9131310), [243 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/243-lichfield-street)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9118459), NZ/272 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/9110648), [122 Fitzgerald Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/122-fitzgerald-avenue)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9108177), [338 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/338-cashel-street)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9089059), [217 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/217-lichfield-street)
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/9084276), [348 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/348-saint-asaph-street)
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/9078323), St Asaph St near Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9066591), [84-86 Fitzgerald Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/84-86-fitzgerald-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9066574), [339 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/339-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9061557), [48 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-fitzgerald-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057203), [61 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/61-fitzgerald-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9057133), [339 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/339-tuam-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Tuam St near Fitzgerald Ave, 134 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, St Asaph St near Fitzgerald Ave, 149 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Tuam St near Duke St, 188 m (routes 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Parkable Off-Street, 221 m (14 spaces, 1 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Fitzgerald Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/fitzgerald-avenue), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bunrunners%2C%2087c%20Fitzgerald%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.535158,172.6502395)

## Nearby

- [Safe R Brakes](https://www.chch.live/business/safe-r-brakes-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 17 m
- [Car Aid](https://www.chch.live/business/car-aid-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 46 m
- [Waitomo](https://www.chch.live/business/waitomo-christchurch-central-city), Car washes, 62 m
- [Photo Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/photo-warehouse-christchurch-central-city), Photographers, 73 m
- [Smart Repairs NZ Limited](https://www.chch.live/business/smart-repairs-nz-limited-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 84 m
- [Salt Lane Studios](https://www.chch.live/business/salt-lane-studios-phillipstown), Coworking spaces, 85 m
- [Raglan Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1684-raglan-reserve), park, 351 m
- [Worcester Pump Station Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1340-worcester-pump-station-park), park, 522 m
- [Essex Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1488-essex-reserve), park, 566 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._

## The nearest other cafés

- [Food Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/food-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 116 m
- [Coffee Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-embassy-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 122 m
- [Vinyl Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vinyl-cafe-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 206 m
- [The Lotus Heart Vegetarian Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lotus-heart-vegetarian-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 257 m
- [Coffee on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 332 m
- [Daddy's Dream Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/daddy-s-dream-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 338 m
- [Magnitude Cafe & Roastery](https://www.chch.live/business/magnitude-cafe-roastery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 366 m
- [Dumpling Panda & Kiwi Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/dumpling-panda-kiwi-cafe-waltham), Waltham, 384 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Collision Repair and Paint](https://www.chch.live/business/collision-repair-and-paint-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 88 m
- [Form](https://www.chch.live/business/form-christchurch-central-city), Electrical, 89 m
- [Wattyl](https://www.chch.live/business/wattyl-christchurch-central-city), Paint, 101 m
- [Cartridge World](https://www.chch.live/business/cartridge-world-christchurch-central-city), Printer Ink, 102 m
- [Pure Hifi](https://www.chch.live/business/pure-hifi-christchurch-central-city), Hifi, 110 m
- [Telfers Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/telfers-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Electrical, 116 m
- [Cactus Outdoor](https://www.chch.live/business/cactus-outdoor-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 124 m
- [Connect](https://www.chch.live/business/connect-christchurch-central-city), Business, 124 m
- [TradeAssist](https://www.chch.live/business/tradeassist-christchurch-central-city), Recruitment, 131 m
- [Radcliffe Electrical](https://www.chch.live/business/radcliffe-electrical-christchurch-central-city), Electrical, 134 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Reviews

Rated **4.6** on Google, 352 reviews, as at October 2026.
Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · outdoor seating · breakfast · brunch · lunch.
> Excellent coffee, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. The service was quick and welcoming, and you can really tell they care about quality. Perfect spot for a morning coffee or a relaxed catch-up. Highly recommend!, Rashmit Agrawal, 5 months ago
> This is a great place to grab a satisfying bite to eat. Clean and tidy with a good selection of interesting food, highly recommend the full Scottish breakfast with the haggis. Also, has a great selection of gourmet style pies and food you would expect from a decent pie shop or bakery. Of course theybalso do your coffee. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back here, a real treat!, Geoff Hancock (Hanktastic), 3 years ago
> Delicious food, calm quiet environment for early breakfast. 10/10 would recommend! 11/10 will go again, peter mainwaring, 2 years ago

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.535158&lon=172.6502395)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.535158,172.6502395,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Bunrunners)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4150104289), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Bunrunners?**

A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Bunrunners?**

87c Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, on [Fitzgerald Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/fitzgerald-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.535158,172.6502395,17)

**Is Bunrunners still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

**How do you contact Bunrunners?**

phone [03 374 2260](tel:+6433742260), its [website](https://bunrunners.co.nz/).

**When is Bunrunners open?**

Monday – Friday: 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 2 pm; Sunday: Closed, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other cafés are near Bunrunners?**

[Food Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/food-bar-christchurch-central-city) (116 m), [Coffee Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-embassy-christchurch-central-city) (122 m), [Vinyl Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vinyl-cafe-phillipstown) (206 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Bunrunners?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/87c-fitzgerald-avenue) holds 26 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Safe R Brakes](https://www.chch.live/business/safe-r-brakes-christchurch-central-city) (17 m); the Tuam St near Fitzgerald Ave bus stop is 134 m away: route 80; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Raglan Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1684-raglan-reserve) (351 m).

**What stood where Bunrunners is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.535158&lon=172.6502395)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- 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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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