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C1 Espresso

Cafe, Vegan Muffins, Coffee

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan muffins from the food cabinet, often served with vegan yogurt.
  • Good to know: Specify you want vegan versions clearly when ordering to avoid non-vegan ingredients.
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  • Expect small coffee sizes even for large orders.
  • Enjoy the novelty of food delivery via pneumatic tube for selected menu items.
  • Check the menu in advance as not all dishes are delivered through the pneumatic tube system.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention burger, coffee and iced chocolate.

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Also lentil roll, muffin, pastry, slices and yogurt.

Good for

Praised for beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites

About

C1 Espresso is a cafe known for its quirky interior and pneumatic tube food delivery system—an unusual feature not often seen in New Zealand cafes. It has a vegan food cabinet that regularly includes vegan muffins and meatball pizza slices, alongside a range of freshly squeezed juices and coffee. The venue's coffee portions tend to be small, and some reviewers note inconsistent vegan food preparation, including occurrences of non-vegan items mistakenly served on vegan orders.

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185 High St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8142

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–17:00
Tuesday
07:00–17:00
Wednesday
07:00–17:00
Thursday
07:00–17:00
Friday
07:00–17:00
Saturday
07:00–17:00
Sunday
07:00–17:00

the food

3.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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