Akin

Christchurch High Street

Akin Cafe

Coffee, brunch, High Street.

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A city cafe with a thoughtful edge.

At Akin Cafe, breakfast, brunch and lunch move easily between familiar cafe comfort and playful detail. The menu pairs sourdough and eggs with ideas such as sriracha hollandaise, miso cashew cream and ceremonial-grade matcha.

Coffee stays central, while the bright High Street interior gives the room a calm, modern rhythm. Come for a flat white, settle in over tiramisu French toast, or take a slower lunch with mazesoba or kimchi pork belly.

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Takeaway
Akin Cafe team working behind the espresso bar

Coffee first. Stay for brunch.

Sweet plates, savoury lunches and a coffee list that moves from the familiar to matcha, hojicha and einspänner.

Tiramisu French Toast$24
Coconut Matcha Rice Pudding$21
Mazesoba$24
Kimchi Pork Belly$27
A sweet pancake plate in the afternoon light at Akin Cafe
Made and served on High Street.
A flat white catching the morning light at Akin Cafe
Coffee at the bar
A colourful noodle lunch bowl on a timber table at Akin Cafe
Lunch from the kitchen

Google reviews

4.6
from 228 Google ratings

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Aradi

★★★★★

“I ordered the salted caramel cheesecake and an unsweetened hojicha latte. Perfect combination having the sweet, balanced cake paired nicely with the slightly bitter tea.”
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Andy Dinicol

★★★★★

“Beautiful spot with a really welcoming atmosphere. The food was lovely, full of flavour and presented perfectly. The coffee was elite.”
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Foodie Mama NZ

★★★★★

“The vibes in here are so nice - simple and elegant. A great place to get some work done inside but still in the sunshine.”
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Come by High Street.

235 High Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8011
Monday - Friday7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kitchen open until 1:30 pm.

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