Brunch in Christchurch

If you are hunting brunch in Christchurch, start here: 12 brunch spots, rated by real diners, no paid placements and no tourist-trap padding. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.

Brunch spots in Christchurch

From eggs Benedict to local specialties: where Christchurch actually brunches, according to reviews. Ratings shift as new reviews land, so the order here can change from week to week.

Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters

★ 4.7 · 2,171 reviews · 254 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Under The Red Verandah

★ 4.6 · 2,001 reviews · 29 Tancred Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Hello Sunday

★ 4.6 · 1,881 reviews · 6 Elgin Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand · Moderate

Little Poms cafe

★ 4.6 · 1,678 reviews · 294 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Table at Monks Coffee and Eatery

★ 4.7 · 892 reviews · 282 Madras Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Miro

★ 4.7 · 667 reviews · 176 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Scoundrel

★ 4.7 · 595 reviews · 375 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Makan Cafe 🌺

★ 5.0 · 366 reviews · 73 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

NOKI

★ 4.7 · 293 reviews · 6 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand · Moderate

Cafe Nineteen

★ 4.8 · 107 reviews · 100 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand · Moderate

Bobby’s Brunch

★ 4.8 · 105 reviews · 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

Elements

★ 4.7 · 80 reviews · 166 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · Moderate

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Brunching well in Christchurch

In Christchurch, the brunch rush usually peaks between 10:30 and 12:30 on weekends. Arrive before 10 or after 1 to skip the wait.
Bottomless brunch deals come and go — check the venue directly, since drinks packages change with the season.
A 4.5+ rating with 500+ reviews is the sweet spot: popular enough to be consistent, rated enough to trust.

About Christchurch

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (coordinates -43.53, 172.64, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Everything listed for Christchurch is a real Google Places venue with ratings and review counts. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.

Common questions

Where do these Christchurch brunch listings come from?

Google Places listings for Christchurch with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews, never by who paid — Dayfari sells no placements.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in Christchurch?

For the top-rated spots on weekends, yes — or arrive early. Weekday brunch is usually walk-in friendly.

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