C1 Espresso Cafe, Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted by kogepanman in Cafe, Christchurch, Coffee, New Zealand on Monday, June 29, 2009
Arguably the best coffee place in Christchurch
Another post from my travels in New Zealand. Don't worry, there's only 1 more after this :P
First stop after landing at Christchurch airport and getting our rental car was to get our caffeine hit of the day. One of my travel companions consulted his trusty Lonely Planet and suggested C1 espresso.
It's hard to find with a smallish shopfront, but once inside, the decor and feel is old school funk. Couches and booths warmly heated with a variety of paintings and other props lying around.
First stop after landing at Christchurch airport and getting our rental car was to get our caffeine hit of the day. One of my travel companions consulted his trusty Lonely Planet and suggested C1 espresso.
It's hard to find with a smallish shopfront, but once inside, the decor and feel is old school funk. Couches and booths warmly heated with a variety of paintings and other props lying around.
Manga on the walls
Lego bricks used alongside real bricks (I tried breaking a piece of but it's stuck :P)
The counter
The menuWe ordered a variety of mochas, lattes and cappucinos. The beans used in the coffees are exceptional quality and all the coffees we had tasted delicious.
Mocha
Mochas with Marshmallows and chocolate coated marshmallow sticks
Cappuccino
A fly at the bottom of the cappuccino mug!
On closer inspection, it's actually a nifty marketing symbol for C1 :P
LatteAfter absorbing the warmth of the shop and the cozy setting, we were all reluctant to leave, however, we had to move on to our next destination and eventually to the snow....Next stop- Methven!
C1 Espresso
150 High Street
Christchurch 8142
New Zealand
+64 3 379 1917
Open Weekdays 7am-10pm
Sat 9am-10pm
Sun 9am-5:30pm
