What are Moment Café's opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 3pm.

When does the kitchen close?

The kitchen closes at 2:30pm daily, though cabinet food is available until close unless sold out.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, and kids eat free on Fridays (terms and conditions apply).

Does Moment Café offer catering?

Yes, an extensive catering menu is available, with orders requested at least 48 hours in advance.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes, the cafe prides itself on catering to any dietary requirement or preference, and notes allergens are handled in the kitchen so full allergen-free guarantees can't be made.

Moment Cafe

cafe — Christchurch CBD · Christchurch

About Moment Cafe

Moment Café is a Christchurch favourite for brunch and specialty coffee, located in the vibrant SALT District on Manchester Street.

The cafe's values centre on using the freshest seasonal produce from local suppliers, supporting fellow small businesses, and making sustainability part of everyday practice - composting all food scraps, coffee grounds and compostable packaging. The team aims to create the perfect 'moment' for every customer, whether that's a quick coffee or a settled-in seasonal brunch, and prides itself on catering to any dietary requirement or preference without compromising on taste.

Beyond the cafe, Moment offers a dedicated catering menu of sandwiches, bagels, pastries and sweets for events, along with gift cards and a kids menu, including a Kids Eat Free promotion on Fridays.

Moment Café: Brunch and Specialty Coffee in Christchurch's SALT District

On Manchester Street in Christchurch's vibrant SALT District, Moment Café has become a local favourite for brunch and specialty coffee, built around the idea of creating something meaningful - one cup, one plate, one connection at a time.

Seasonal, Sustainable and Local

Moment's values centre on using the freshest seasonal produce from local suppliers and supporting fellow small businesses. Sustainability runs through daily practice too, with all food scraps, coffee grounds and compostable packaging composted as part of the cafe's everyday operations.

Coffee, Juices and More

The drinks menu goes well beyond a standard coffee list. Freshly squeezed juices are made to order in flavours like Immunity (carrot, orange, apple, lemon, ginger and turmeric) and Green (green apple, cucumber, orange, lemon and spinach), while smoothies include a Choco-Nana made with house-made Whittaker's chocolate sauce, peanut butter, banana and oat milk. For something different, there's an Elderflower Spritzer with raspberries, blueberries and mint, and a Shaken Brown Sugar Iced Latte made with a double shot of espresso.

Coffee itself is organic, sourced through Mojo, spanning the full range from flat whites and lattes to Whittaker's mocha and dirty chai, alongside a full loose leaf tea selection from Harney & Sons. Matcha lovers are catered for too, served hot, over ice, or topped with whipped cream, ice cream or strawberry cold foam - always unsweetened.

Brunch and a Menu for Every Diet

Moment prides itself on catering to any dietary requirement or preference without compromising on taste or creativity, with an all-day brunch and lunch menu, plus a dedicated kids menu - including a Kids Eat Free promotion running on Fridays.

Catering for Every Occasion

Beyond the cafe, Moment runs an extensive catering menu suited to breakfast, morning or afternoon tea, or lunch. Options range from fresh seasonal fruit platters and granola pots to scones, muffins and pastries like almond croissants and pain au chocolat. Savoury options include herbed focaccia sandwiches, filled croissants, club sandwich fingers, toasted sandwiches on seeded sourdough, and bagels topped with everything from hot smoked salmon to hummus and avocado. A sweets selection rounds things out, with slices, brownies, Afghan biscuits and more, alongside catering-sized juices, smoothies and bottled drinks. Orders are requested at least 48 hours in advance, with urgent requests to be arranged by contacting the cafe directly.

Visiting

Moment Café is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. The kitchen closes at 2:30pm daily, though cabinet food remains available until close unless sold out earlier. Found at 87 Manchester Street in Christchurch's SALT District, Moment also offers gift cards for anyone wanting to share the experience.

Signature items

Eggs Benedict
Cheese Scones
Shaken Brown Sugar Iced Latte
Choco-Nana Smoothie
Hot Smoked Salmon Bagel
Matcha

Lemon Curd Shortcake
Whittaker's Chocolate & Hazelnut Slice — Vegan.
Ginger, Caramel & Almond Slice — Gluten free.
Whittaker's Fudgy Raspberry & Chocolate Brownie — Gluten free.
Lolly Cake Slice
Peanut Butter Cup
Afghan Biscuit
Butterscotch & White Chocolate Biscuit
Chai Sugar Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie

Coffee & Hot Brews

Short/Long Black, Americano — Organic coffee by Mojo.
Piccolo, Short/Long Macchiato — Organic coffee by Mojo.
Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino — Organic coffee by Mojo, available in small, medium or large.
Whittaker's Hot Chocolate / Vanilla Spiced Chai — Available in small, medium or large.
Whittaker's Mocha / Dirty Chai — Available in small, medium or large.
Homemade Hot Lemon, Ginger & Honey

Juices & Smoothies

Immunity Juice — Carrot, orange, apple, lemon, ginger, turmeric; squeezed to order.
Green Juice — Green apple, cucumber, orange, lemon & spinach; squeezed to order.
Citrus Juice — Orange, lemon & ginger; squeezed to order.
Apple Juice — Red & green apples; squeezed to order.
Orange Juice — Pure orange; squeezed to order.
Banana Smoothie — Banana, yoghurt, cinnamon, honey & milk (vegan option).
Tropical Summer Smoothie — Mango, raspberry, pineapple, orange (vegan).
Choco-Nana Smoothie — House-made Whittaker's chocolate sauce, peanut butter, banana & oat milk (vegan); espresso shot optional.

Catering - Pastries

Croissant
Pain au Chocolat
Fruit Danish
Croissant with Jam & Butter
Almond Croissant
Lemon Curd Donuts — Sold by the box of 6.
Vanilla Cheesecake Donuts — Sold by the box of 6.

Catering - Sandwiches & Wraps

Ham, Swiss Cheese, Tomato & Mayo Focaccia — Herbed focaccia with greens.
Roast Chicken, Swiss & Cranberry Focaccia — Herbed focaccia with greens.
Haloumi, Swiss Cheese & Sundried Tomato Focaccia — Herbed focaccia with greens.
Pastrami, Pickle & Tomato Relish Focaccia — With smoked cheese and greens, herbed focaccia.
Streaky Bacon & Smoked Cheese Focaccia — With sliced tomato, tomato relish and greens.
Ham, Swiss Cheese, Tomato & Mayo Filled Croissant
Hashbrown, Egg & Tomato Relish Filled Croissant — With cheese.
Streaky Bacon Filled Croissant — With smoked cheese, sliced tomato, tomato relish and greens.
Egg & Cucumber Club Sandwich Fingers — With greens and herb mayo; sets available, GF option.
Manuka Smoked Ham Club Sandwich Fingers — With egg, cucumber, greens and mustard mayo.
Roast Chicken Club Sandwich Fingers — With cucumber, greens and mayo.
Manuka Smoked Ham Toasted Sandwich — On seeded sourdough with smoked cheese and tomato.
Streaky Bacon Toasted Sandwich — On seeded sourdough with fried egg, smoked cheese and sriracha.
Haloumi Toasted Sandwich — On seeded sourdough with basil pesto, swiss cheese and sundried tomato.
Swiss & Smoked Cheese Toasted Sandwich — On seeded sourdough with red onion and mayo.

Loose Leaf Tea (Harney & Sons)

Dorchester Breakfast — Black tea.
Supreme Earl Grey — Black tea.
Vanilla Comoro — Decaf black tea.
Hot Cinnamon Spice — Black tea.
Citron Green — Herbal tea.
Peppermint — Herbal tea.
Raspberry — Herbal tea.
Lemon — Herbal tea.
Spiced Plum — Green tea.
Citron Green Peach — Green tea.
Bancha — Green tea.
Rooibos — Herbal tea.

Catering - Breakfast & Sweet Baking

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter — Minimum order 5 people.
Granola Pot — With yoghurt & berry compote.
Cheese Scones — Available by the batch or individually.
Date & Orange Scones — Sold by the batch.
Gluten Free Cheese Scones — Sold by the batch.
Banana & Dark Chocolate Muffin — Sold by the batch.
Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffin — Sold by the batch.
Raspberry Friand — Gluten free.

Frequently asked questions

What are Moment Café's opening hours?: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 3pm.
When does the kitchen close?: The kitchen closes at 2:30pm daily, though cabinet food is available until close unless sold out.
Is there a kids menu?: Yes, and kids eat free on Fridays (terms and conditions apply).
Does Moment Café offer catering?: Yes, an extensive catering menu is available, with orders requested at least 48 hours in advance.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?: Yes, the cafe prides itself on catering to any dietary requirement or preference, and notes allergens are handled in the kitchen so full allergen-free guarantees can't be made.
Can I buy a gift card?: Yes, gift cards are available.
Where is Moment Café located?: At 87 Manchester Street, in Christchurch's SALT District.

Tips

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Good to know

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