# Child Sister, Christchurch Central City Child Sister is a café at 277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 222 2117]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 18 Mar 2029, 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 (Gloucester St near Latimer Square, route 5, route 7) is 172 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 28 m away. The address’s own page keeps 21 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, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 277 Manchester Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Cafés, Coffee shop _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 222 2117 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/childsistercafe/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** thechildsister@gmail.com _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC003593/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expiry date 15 Oct 2026 has passed _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 18 Mar 2029, held by Together Supply Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing If you love the Gentle Giant then you will love this sister eatery. Providing beautiful food and drinks with full frontage views, and located diagonally opposite the Margaret Mahy Family Playground. Open Tuesday - Friday 7am-4pm & Saturday - Sunday 8am-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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [277 Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street), 21 reports on file ## The reports nearby 6,484 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/9128131), [217 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/217-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128122), [178 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/178-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128053), [116 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/116-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128028), [123 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/123-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9128015), [129 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127980), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127954), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127953), [277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127937), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127936), Curbside Of Urbanz Backpackers 273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9127928), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9127929), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand ## Getting there - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 172 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 176 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 179 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Parking, 28 m (45 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Child%20Sister%2C%20277%20Manchester%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5291769,172.6394822) ## Nearby - [Urbanz Accommodation Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/urbanz-accommodation-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 27 m - [Odeon](https://www.chch.live/business/odeon-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 51 m - [Polished Diamonds](https://www.chch.live/business/polished-diamonds-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 53 m - [The Nook Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-nook-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 53 m - [Wilko](https://www.chch.live/business/wilko-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 53 m - [Casa Publica](https://www.chch.live/business/casa-publica-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 55 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 152 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 257 m - [Poplars Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1124-poplars-reserve), Botanic, 289 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 213 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Clockwork Emporium & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/clockwork-emporium-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 60 m - [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 73 m - [Rollickin Gelato Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rollickin-gelato-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2), Christchurch Central City, 76 m - [Belle](https://www.chch.live/business/belle-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 79 m - [Coffee Corner](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-corner-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 83 m - [Kea Coffee Cafe Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/kea-coffee-cafe-cart-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 170 m - [Seasons Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/seasons-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 183 m - [Tūranga Central Library](https://www.chch.live/business/turanga-central-library-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 203 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Haven Tattoo](https://www.chch.live/business/haven-tattoo-christchurch-central-city), Tattoo & piercing, 55 m - [Twenty Seven Steps & Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 55 m - [Downstairs](https://www.chch.live/business/downstairs-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 56 m - [Expression Tattoo & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/expression-tattoo-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 58 m - [Penelope's Cakery Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/penelope-s-cakery-deli-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 58 m - [Go Kiwi Gifts & The Wool Store](https://www.chch.live/business/go-kiwi-gifts-the-wool-store-christchurch-central-city), Business, 59 m - [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 59 m - [Crew Technology Recruitment](https://www.chch.live/business/crew-technology-recruitment-christchurch-central-city), Recruitment, 62 m - [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 63 m - [Lime Scooters](https://www.chch.live/business/lime-scooters-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 65 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.4** on Google, 885 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · breakfast · brunch · lunch · vegetarian options. > Best fried chicken I have had! Lovely friendly service and the coffee was so good! Making sure I come back tomorrow before we leave! Would highly recommend, Mark Musgrave, 8 months ago > Today, my friend and I went to eat lunch and we had a pleasant experience. We ordered Kimchi Rice Omelette, Honey Butter Maple Chips and Fried Chicken. We were surprised about how fast the food arrived! Our personal favourite was the Kimchi Rice Omelette. It’s flavourful and tasty. The Honey Butter Maple Chips were delicious too with the nice strong Honey Butter flavour. Lastly, fried chicken was sort of dry but my friend enjoyed the skinny chips😄 I also want to mention the immaculate vibes throughout the café from the interior to the workers. It feels as if I’m in LA café. Overall, we highly, Angela Li, a year ago > I really only come to Child Sister for the excellent kimchi rice omlette ($27 as of this review), which is as delicious as it is unhealthy. It's a well executed dish that absolutely does not need the Kewpie mayo, but delivers it anyway. A superb option for righting oneself if you've perhaps got into the Gin the night before. The quality of the other Child Sister food varies and I do not find the coffee or ambiance exceptional - indeed it is quite loud and warm inside - but as a once a year (or more) treat I do recommend this dish in particular, and you should add bacon since you are already, Dan Adams, a month ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5291769&lon=172.6394822) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5291769,172.6394822,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Child%20Sister) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11957964322), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Child Sister?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Child Sister?** 277 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5291769,172.6394822,17) **Is Child Sister still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 18 Mar 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Child Sister?** phone [03 222 2117](tel:+6432222117), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/childsistercafe/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [thechildsister@gmail.com](mailto:thechildsister@gmail.com) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Child Sister open?** Monday – Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other cafés are near Child Sister?** [Clockwork Emporium & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/clockwork-emporium-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (60 m), [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city) (73 m), [Rollickin Gelato Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rollickin-gelato-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2) (76 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Child Sister?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/277-manchester-street) holds 21 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Urbanz Accommodation Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/urbanz-accommodation-christchurch-christchurch-central-city) (27 m); the Gloucester St near Latimer Square bus stop is 172 m away: routes 5, 7; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda) (152 m). **What stood where Child Sister is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5291769&lon=172.6394822) ## 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) - 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 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/child-sister-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city