Cafe 1894Riccarton West, Christchurch
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Vegan cafe · Riccarton West

Cafe 1894

Riccarton West, Christchurch Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch10:14 am
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Cafe 1894
Monday8 am – 4 pm
Tuesday8 am – 4 pm
Wednesday8 am – 4 pm
Thursday8 am – 4 pm
Friday8 am – 4 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

Riccarton West, Christchurch

About

About Cafe 1894

Found at the Riccarton West area, Cafe 1894 is a vegan cafe that has become part of the Riccarton West dining scene. It is about 4.4 km from central Christchurch.

The kitchen focuses on vegan food. Dishes typical of this style include raw cheesecake and vegan burger, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 58 places in Christchurch in the vegan category, and Cafe 1894 is among them. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch territory.

Cafe 1894 opens 5 days a week and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 40 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and vegan options. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a vegan cafe like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Riccarton West easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of vegan cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
BrunchCoconut yoghurt bowl

With seasonal fruit

$14–18

SweetsVegan brownie

Dark chocolate

$5.7–7.6

Bowls & MainsVegan burger

Plant patty, vegan cheese and aioli

$20–25

SweetsRaw cheesecake

Cashew-based

$8.5–11

Bowls & MainsJackfruit tacos

With slaw and chipotle

$18–22

Bowls & MainsBuddha bowl

Grains, roast vegetables, greens and tahini

$19–24

Plan your visit

When is Cafe 1894 busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at vegan cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Fridays.

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Questions about Cafe 1894

Where is Cafe 1894?

Cafe 1894 is at Riccarton West, Christchurch, about 4.4 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Cafe 1894's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 4 pm; Thursday 8 am – 4 pm; Friday 8 am – 4 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Cafe 1894 closed?

It is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Cafe 1894 serve?

Vegan food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of vegan cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Cafe 1894?

As an estimate, a meal at a vegan cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

What other restaurants are near Cafe 1894?

The closest is Umami Spice (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Cafe 1894

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Riccarton West
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Nuts & BoltsIlam260 m
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