Empire Coffee

If you are looking for a cafe in Sydenham, Christchurch, Empire Coffee at the Sydenham area is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as eggs benedict and smashed avocado are usually on the menu. With 280 cafe & brunch options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Empire Coffee. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham easy to explore on foot.