# Cafe Carmen, Hornby

Cafe Carmen is a café at 3a 40 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Cafe%20Carmen%2C%203a%2040%20Carmen%20Road%2C%20Hornby%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Carmen-416372505207431/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cafe%20Carmen%2C%203a%2040%20Carmen%20Road%2C%20Hornby%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 344 5581.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Carmen Rd near Waterloo Rd, route 125, route 140) is 151 m away; a shared path passes the door. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

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

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 3a 40 Carmen Road, Hornby _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 344 5581 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Carmen-416372505207431/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429041489574, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** CAFE CARMEN LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2014-11-12 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Cafe operation _(NZBN register)_

## In its own listing

Head along to this suburban cafe for an ice-cold smoothie, bacon butty or a "reveal" coffee - a lovely full bodied smooth and satisfying blend of delicious Brasil, Kenya and Colombian beans! Open Monday - Friday, 7am-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:** Industrial Heavy _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
262 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/9006550), [161 Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/161-waterloo-road)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8749080), Carmen Rd near Waterloo Rd, Hei Hei, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8703353), [167E Waterloo Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/167e-waterloo-road)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8539842), [40 Carmen Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/40-carmen-road)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8389319), Carmen Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8366602), [20 Carmen Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/20-carmen-road)
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8233370), [187 Waterloo Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/187-waterloo-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8130072), [40 Carmen Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/40-carmen-road)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8129278), Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8129237), [40 Carmen Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/40-carmen-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8129208), [187 Waterloo Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/187-waterloo-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8129196), [10D Chestnut Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/hornby/10d-chestnut-avenue)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Carmen Rd near Waterloo Rd, 151 m (routes 125, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Carmen Rd near Waterloo Rd, 240 m (routes 125, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Main South Rd near Tower St, 450 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Carmen Road](https://www.chch.live/street/hornby/carmen-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Cafe%20Carmen%2C%203a%2040%20Carmen%20Road%2C%20Hornby%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53909527744218,172.52820530319843)

## Nearby

- [mtf Finance](https://www.chch.live/business/mtf-finance-hornby), Company, 5 m
- [Evo Cycles](https://www.chch.live/business/evo-cycles-hornby), Bike shops, 25 m
- [Z Espress - Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/z-espress-hornby), Fast food, 61 m
- [g.a.s. Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/g-a-s-hornby), Petrol stations, 70 m
- [Liquid Self-Service Laundromat](https://www.chch.live/business/liquid-self-service-laundromat-hornby), Laundromats, 84 m
- [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-hei-hei), Fast food, 103 m
- [Kyle Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1895-kyle-park), Sports ground, 392 m
- [Waterloo Reserve No. 1](https://www.chch.live/park/1103-waterloo-reserve-no-1), Sports ground, 438 m
- [Carmen Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1918-carmen-reserve), Botanic, 470 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

- [Columbus Coffee - Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/columbus-coffee-hornby), Hornby, 327 m
- [Tasty Tucker Food Stop](https://www.chch.live/business/tasty-tucker-food-stop-hei-hei), Hei Hei, 414 m
- [Esquires Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/esquires-cafe-hornby), Hornby, 485 m
- [Esquires Coffee House Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/esquires-coffee-house-hornby), Hornby, 507 m
- [Cheeky Sparrow](https://www.chch.live/business/cheeky-sparrow-hornby), Hornby, 509 m
- [Aranda Tea and Coffee Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/aranda-tea-and-coffee-lounge-hornby), Hornby, 511 m
- [Robert Harris](https://www.chch.live/business/robert-harris-hornby), Hornby, 517 m
- [The Coffee Club the Hub Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/the-coffee-club-the-hub-hornby-2), Hornby, 565 m
- [Every one in Hornby](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-hornby)

## Also in Hornby

- [Ironman 4x4](https://www.chch.live/business/ironman-4x4-hornby), Car parts, 122 m
- [Midas Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/midas-hornby), Car repair, 186 m
- [Mister Mechanical](https://www.chch.live/business/mister-mechanical-hornby), Car repair, 192 m
- [Advantage](https://www.chch.live/business/advantage-hornby), Tyre shops, 219 m
- [Matatiki: Hornby Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/matatiki-hornby-centre-hornby), Library, 281 m
- [Mitre 10 Mega](https://www.chch.live/business/mitre-10-mega-hornby), Hardware, 305 m
- [Harvey Norman](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-hornby), Department stores, 345 m
- [Hornby Woolworths](https://www.chch.live/business/hornby-woolworths-hornby), Supermarkets, 356 m
- [Hornby Working Men's Club & MSA](https://www.chch.live/business/hornby-working-men-s-club-msa-hornby), Clubs, 377 m
- [Hornby Working Men's Club](https://www.chch.live/business/hornby-working-men-s-club-hornby), Restaurants, 393 m
- [Every kind of business in Hornby](https://www.chch.live/hornby#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53909527744218&lon=172.52820530319843)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53909527744218,172.52820530319843,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Cafe%20Carmen)
- [Hornby](https://www.chch.live/hornby), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Cafe Carmen?**

A café in Hornby, Christchurch.

**Where is Cafe Carmen?**

3a 40 Carmen Road, Hornby, on [Carmen Road](https://www.chch.live/street/hornby/carmen-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53909527744218,172.52820530319843,17)

**Is Cafe Carmen still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Cafe Carmen?**

phone [03 344 5581](tel:033445581) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Carmen-416372505207431/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near Cafe Carmen?**

[Columbus Coffee - Hornby](https://www.chch.live/business/columbus-coffee-hornby) (327 m), [Tasty Tucker Food Stop](https://www.chch.live/business/tasty-tucker-food-stop-hei-hei) (414 m), [Esquires Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/esquires-cafe-hornby) (485 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Cafe Carmen?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [mtf Finance](https://www.chch.live/business/mtf-finance-hornby) (5 m); the Carmen Rd near Waterloo Rd bus stop is 151 m away: routes 125, 140; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Kyle Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1895-kyle-park) (392 m).

**What stood where Cafe Carmen is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53909527744218&lon=172.52820530319843)

## Sources

- 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)
- 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)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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