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City Centre
C1 Espresso
CAFE $
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(
www.c1espresso.co.nz
; 185 High St; mains $10-19; 7am-10pm; )
Resurrected from the
rubble, C1 has reopened better than ever in a grand former post office that somehow es-
caped the cataclysm. Recycled materials fill the interior (Victorian oak panelling,
bulbous 1970s light fixtures) and tables spill onto a little square. The food, coffee and
service are excellent too.
Black Betty
CAFE $
(
www.blackbetty.co.nz
; 163 Madras St; mains $10-20; 8am-4pm; )
Infused with aromas
from Switch Espresso's roasting operation, Black Betty's industrial-chic warehouse is a
popular destination for students from nearby CPIT. Attractions include all-day break-
fasts, excellent counter food and the best of NZ wine and craft beers.
Vic's Cafe & Bake
CAFE $
(
www.vics.co.nz
;
132 Victoria St; mains $11-18; 7.30am-4.30pm)
Pop in for a robust breakfast
on the big shared tables or linger over lunch on the front terrace. Otherwise grab baked
goodies and still-warm artisan bread for a DIY riverside picnic.
Canterbury Cheesemongers
DELI $
(
www.cheesemongers.co.nz
;
rear, 301 Montreal St; sandwiches $5-8; 9am-5pm Tue-Sat)
Pop in
to buy artisan cheeses, or craft your own sandwich by combining freshly baked sour-
dough bread and ciabatta with a whole cheese shop of dairy goodies. Coffee and juices
complete a good-value lunch.
Beat Street
CAFE $
(324 Barbadoes St; mains $10-19; 7am-5pm Sun-Tue, to 10pm Wed-Sat; )
Welcome to the
grungy hub of Christchurch cafe-cool. Free range this and organic that combine with ter-
rific eggy breakfasts, gourmet pies and robust coffee. Look out for open mic music and
poetry nights.
