# Catnap Cafe, Sydenham Catnap Cafe is a café at 391 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, inside the Sydenham commercial centre. [Call 03 260 2287]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=catnap-cafe-sydenham. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers wi-fi. It opens Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, typically 10 am to 5 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Wordsworth St, route 1, route 8, route 44) is 23 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 8 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday, Tuesday: Closed - Wednesday, Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 391 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8023 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 260 2287 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Website:** https://www.catnapcafe.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@catnapcafe.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/catnapcafe, https://www.instagram.com/catnapcafe/ _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429046258083, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** CATNAP CAFE LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2017-07-24 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Cafe operation _(NZBN register)_ - **Services:** Wi-Fi, No outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC002278/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 27 June 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing Catnap Café is both a traditional café and as a home (temporary and permanent) for rescue cats. Their mission is to provide a safe, fun and relaxing environment where cats and people can enjoy each other's company, and to promote adoption. You will also find great coffee, delicious cabinet food and free WiFi. The menu is vegetarian with plenty of vegan options. The kitchen and cat area are separate. Remember bookings to play with the cats are recommended. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 9am-5pm _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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Sydenham, large neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [391 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/391-colombo-street), 8 reports on file ## What stood on Colombo Street [1860, High Street and Colombo Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4127) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Formaggio's, 2025-04._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 3,251 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Damaged Street Light](https://www.chch.live/report/9082854), [458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/458-colombo-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9064931), [460 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/460-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045897), [409 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/409-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045824), Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045819), 2–6 Elgin St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044497), [456 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/456-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044498), [456 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/456-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044486), [448 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/448-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044476), [420 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/420-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044415), [451 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/451-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044408), [458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/458-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044389), [64 Sandyford Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/64-sandyford-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Colombo St near Wordsworth St, 23 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St near Lawson St, 81 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Sydenham Shops, 155 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Catnap%20Cafe%2C%20391%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5450652,172.6364785) ## Nearby - [Maihan Supermarket & Halal Meat Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/maihan-supermarket-halal-meat-ltd-sydenham), Butchers, 18 m - [Triton Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/triton-dairy-sydenham), Dairies & convenience, 36 m - [ANZ](https://www.chch.live/business/anz-sydenham), ATMs, 37 m - [BeautyFix](https://www.chch.live/business/beautyfix-sydenham), Hairdressers, 64 m - [Native](https://www.chch.live/business/native-sydenham), Cafés, 65 m - [Two Thumb on Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-on-colombo-sydenham), Bars & pubs, 71 m - [Buchan Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1146-buchan-playground), park, 100 m - [Sydenham Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1107-sydenham-park), Sports ground, 331 m - [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve), park, 418 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 - [Native](https://www.chch.live/business/native-sydenham), Sydenham, 65 m - [Southside Social](https://www.chch.live/business/southside-social-sydenham), Sydenham, 75 m - [Heirloom Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/heirloom-cafe-sydenham), Sydenham, 125 m - [The Rabbit Club - The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rabbit-club-the-colombo-sydenham), Sydenham, 134 m - [The Serious Sandwich - The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/the-serious-sandwich-the-colombo-sydenham), Sydenham, 142 m - [Heirloom](https://www.chch.live/business/heirloom-sydenham), Sydenham, 149 m - [Cafe Cito](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-cito-sydenham), Sydenham, 164 m - [Amigo Cafe - The Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/amigo-cafe-the-colombo-sydenham), Sydenham, 180 m - [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-sydenham) ## Also in Sydenham - [Sesame Sushi & Asian Fusion](https://www.chch.live/business/sesame-sushi-asian-fusion-sydenham), Restaurants, 74 m - [Novelty Sweets](https://www.chch.live/business/novelty-sweets-sydenham), Restaurants, 75 m - [GraysOnline](https://www.chch.live/business/graysonline-sydenham), Auction, 86 m - [Phocas](https://www.chch.live/business/phocas-sydenham), Office Government, 86 m - [Christian Superstore](https://www.chch.live/business/christian-superstore-sydenham), Bookshops, 88 m - [Two Thumb Brewing Company](https://www.chch.live/business/two-thumb-brewing-company-sydenham), Bars & pubs, 88 m - [Shosha](https://www.chch.live/business/shosha-sydenham), Tobacco, 97 m - [Merchants Liquor Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/merchants-liquor-colombo-street-sydenham), Bottle stores, 116 m - [Sushi Paradise](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-paradise-sydenham), Fast food, 116 m - [Studio Pilates Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/business/studio-pilates-sydenham), Gyms & fitness, 117 m - [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.8** on Google, 1,048 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takes bookings · vegetarian options. > Booked in to see the kitties on a whim, as we’re travelling currently and really miss our cat back home. The staff are friendly, the tea was nice, but most importantly the cats are all so healthy and well looked after. Glossy coats, sparkling eyes healthy weights! They all seemed to really enjoy the attention too. They have plenty of spots to hide from the guests as well, which is so important. Would love to come back!, Esme Knowlton, 5 months ago > Absolutely magical time visiting the cafe today! All the cats were so perfect in their own little ways -hard not to get attached 🥰 The place was impeccably clean, staff were lovely, and food/drinks were delicious (and vegan!). Thank you so much for all you do for these gorgeous kitties, and thank you Catnap team for providing such lovely memories. We will definitely be back next time we are in Christchurch., Monique, 5 months ago > We did not realize that a booking is needed to visit with the lovely cats, but luckily they had a opening in the current times timeslot and even though it was only part of the normal 1 hour visit, it was amazing. The cats are all so cute and when you follow the instructions given, it was an amazing experience and one we will definitely be doing again. Loved it. Thank you for everything you do for these fur babies. 🫶, Isabel Nell, 4 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5450652&lon=172.6364785) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5450652,172.6364785,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Catnap%20Cafe) - [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13446613626), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Catnap Cafe?** A café in Sydenham, Christchurch. **Where is Catnap Cafe?** 391 Colombo Street, Sydenham, on [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5450652,172.6364785,17) **Is Catnap Cafe still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Catnap Cafe?** phone [03 260 2287](tel:+6432602287), its [website](https://www.catnapcafe.co.nz/), email [info@catnapcafe.co.nz](mailto:info@catnapcafe.co.nz). **When is Catnap Cafe open?** Monday, Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday, Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other cafés are near Catnap Cafe?** [Native](https://www.chch.live/business/native-sydenham) (65 m), [Southside Social](https://www.chch.live/business/southside-social-sydenham) (75 m), [Heirloom Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/heirloom-cafe-sydenham) (125 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Catnap Cafe?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/391-colombo-street) holds 8 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Maihan Supermarket & Halal Meat Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/maihan-supermarket-halal-meat-ltd-sydenham) (18 m); the Colombo St near Wordsworth St bus stop is 23 m away: routes 1, 8, 44; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Buchan Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1146-buchan-playground) (100 m). **What stood where Catnap Cafe is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5450652&lon=172.6364785) ## 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) - 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 2026-10-16 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/catnap-cafe-sydenham Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/sydenham