# C1 Espresso, Christchurch Central City C1 Espresso is a café at 185 High Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 021 380 386]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 30 Sept 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers outdoor seating. 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 210 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking is 39 m away. The address’s own page keeps 18 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Friday: 7 am to 9 pm - Saturday – Sunday: 7 am to 5 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 185 High Street _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 021 380 386 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.c1espresso.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** c1@c1espresso.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists hello@c1espresso.co.nz_ - **Menu:** https://www.c1espresso.co.nz/assets/craft_assets/menu-pdfs/Breakfast-Menu-2024.pdf _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429035698517, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** C1 ESPRESSO LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2003-10-24 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Tea wholesaling _(NZBN register)_ - **Trades as:** Matchbox Tea Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC004203/1, registration expired _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 30 Sept 2028, held by C1 Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing This popular cafe serves fabulous coffee and food... as well as a bookcase sliding door and a vacuum tube that runs across the ceiling and shoots food from the cafe to the kitchen. Open 7 days _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 (South Frame) _(District Plan)_ - **Heritage item:** Former High Street Post Office and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [185 High Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/185-high-street), 18 reports on file ## What stood on High Street [2004, 201 High Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16075) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Base Woodfired Pizza, 2024-06._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 5,940 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083611), [68 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/68-manchester-street) - [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) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9082060), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/9079304), [73 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/73-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9076699), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9076686), [279 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/279-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9075453), [213b Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/213b-tuam-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9070296), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform D), 210 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform C), 236 m (routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 246 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Central Park - Off-Street parking, 39 m (16 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [High Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=C1%20Espresso%2C%20185%20High%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5351327,172.6404826) ## Nearby - [Alice Cinematheque](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinematheque-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 8 m - [Alice in Videoland](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-in-videoland-christchurch-central-city), Video, 17 m - [Alice Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 19 m - [The Dog Box Barber Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dog-box-barber-shop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 39 m - [Marlowe](https://www.chch.live/business/marlowe-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 52 m - [Brick Farm](https://www.chch.live/business/brick-farm-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 53 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 76 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 277 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 333 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._ - [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 279 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Little Social](https://www.chch.live/business/little-social-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 70 m - [Black & White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-2), Christchurch Central City, 91 m - [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 109 m - [Espresso 245](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-245-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 125 m - [Mama Bear Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-bear-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 142 m - [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-lichfield-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 145 m - [Lemon Tree Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/lemon-tree-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 155 m - [Dainty](https://www.chch.live/business/dainty-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 172 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Earth Organic Hairdressing](https://www.chch.live/business/earth-organic-hairdressing-christchurch-central-city), Business, 55 m - [Duck Island](https://www.chch.live/business/duck-island-christchurch-central-city), Ice cream, 58 m - [Dice & Slice](https://www.chch.live/business/dice-slice-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 59 m - [Eight Grains](https://www.chch.live/business/eight-grains-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 60 m - [Social - Event & Experience Agency](https://www.chch.live/business/social-event-experience-agency-christchurch-central-city), Business, 60 m - [Smash Palace](https://www.chch.live/business/smash-palace-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 61 m - [Plume](https://www.chch.live/business/plume-christchurch-central-city), Business, 64 m - [Toastie Lords](https://www.chch.live/business/toastie-lords-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 65 m - [Bacon Bro's Burgers - Little High](https://www.chch.live/business/bacon-bro-s-burgers-little-high-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 66 m - [Off & On](https://www.chch.live/business/off-on-christchurch-central-city), Business, 66 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.3** on Google, 3,513 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine · breakfast · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > The interior design was really cool and had a unique vibe. The banana blossom burger was creative and tasted good. Unfortunately, the lasagne tasted like a frozen supermarket lasagne rather than something freshly made. The iced strawberry matcha was also disappointing—it was very milky and had more of a barley grass flavour than matcha or strawberry. My friend ordered the hot dog, which tasted good, but the bun was open on both ends, so the sausage kept sliding out and made it a bit messy to eat. Overall, the atmosphere was great, but the food and drinks were a bit hit or miss., Chelsea, 2 months ago > I enjoyed this morning’s breakfast; not too heavy, as I was also preparing for lunch later. Everything was very comfortable, and I felt grateful; the flavors were just right and very satisfying. The companions and atmosphere were wonderful. I highly recommend this place. I came alone, but it also seemed perfect for families, as the restaurant had a lively and welcoming vibe., Vianney T, 6 months ago > We only went here for coffee, so this review does not cover their food (which I heard is delivered pretty uniquely and makes the place worth visiting). It has good, old school ambience with some modern touches here and there. Coffee and hot chocolate were made with care and were delicious. The staff were also very polite and friendly., Bhavik Patel, 6 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5351327&lon=172.6404826) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5351327,172.6404826,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=C1%20Espresso) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/297852006), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is C1 Espresso?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is C1 Espresso?** 185 High Street, Christchurch Central City, on [High Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5351327,172.6404826,17) **Is C1 Espresso still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 30 Sept 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact C1 Espresso?** phone [021 380 386](tel:021380386) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.c1espresso.co.nz/), email [c1@c1espresso.co.nz](mailto:c1@c1espresso.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is C1 Espresso open?** Monday – Friday: 7 am to 9 pm; Saturday – Sunday: 7 am to 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other cafés are near C1 Espresso?** [Little Social](https://www.chch.live/business/little-social-christchurch-central-city) (70 m), [Black & White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-2) (91 m), [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (109 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near C1 Espresso?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/185-high-street) holds 18 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Alice Cinematheque](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinematheque-christchurch-central-city) (8 m); the Bus Interchange (Platform D) bus stop is 210 m away: routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (76 m). **What stood where C1 Espresso is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5351327&lon=172.6404826) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - 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 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/c1-espresso-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city