Hello Sunday

About Hello Sunday

Hello Sunday is a brunch restaurant in Sydenham, Christchurch, housed in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building that began life as a Post Office and community meeting place. Run by Ashleigh Moir, Jamie Moir and Sarah Carr, the restaurant has become one of Christchurch's most popular brunch spots, known for its warm atmosphere and fresh, flavour-packed food.

The menu leans into modern brunch fare with a few distinctive twists — Turkish Eggs with crispy chickpeas and chilli butter, a house-made croffle with raspberry gel and white chocolate mousse, seared tuna tataki, and a shakshuka with Egyptian dukkah and preserved lemon labneh. Hello Sunday's Signature Eggs Benny comes with a choice of bacon, roast Swiss mushrooms or house-smoked salmon, and there's a strong lineup of dietary-friendly options across vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free needs.

Beyond food, the drinks list runs from wine, beer, cider and Champagne through to cocktails, specialty coffee, smoothies, Harney & Sons tea, Mauriora kombucha and fresh juices — giving Hello Sunday the range of a full café-bar rather than a simple brunch spot. The kitchen handles gluten and other allergens, and waitstaff ask that dietary requirements be flagged in advance.

Hello Sunday: Christchurch's Beloved Brunch Spot in a Historic Post Office

In Sydenham, Christchurch, a 19th-century building that once served as a community post office has found new life as Hello Sunday, one of the city's most popular brunch restaurants.

A Building With Real History

Hello Sunday's home began life as a place of community connection long before it became a restaurant — a Post Office that would have once been a hub for the neighbourhood. That sense of gathering place carries through into how the restaurant describes itself: a spot to escape daily goings-on and become part of the welcoming community that Hello Sunday has built. The restaurant is run by Ashleigh Moir, Jamie Moir and Sarah Carr.

Brunch With a Few Genuine Twists

While the menu covers familiar brunch ground — eggs, avo, hash — Hello Sunday adds enough flair to stand apart. The Turkish Eggs come with crispy chickpeas, garlic greek yoghurt and chilli butter; the shakshuka carries Egyptian dukkah, marinated feta and preserved lemon labneh; and the seared tuna tataki, at $37, sits at the premium end of the menu with pickled radish and mango salsa. For something sweeter, the house-made croffle combines raspberry gel, blueberry compote and white chocolate mousse with a pistachio crumb finish.

A Signature Eggs Benny

Hello Sunday's own signature dish is its Eggs Benny, built on a preserved lemon and thyme potato hash with fresh spinach, and available with a choice of bacon, roast Swiss mushrooms, or house-smoked salmon — giving diners a way to make the dish their own without straying from the kitchen's core technique.

Built for Dietary Needs

A large portion of the menu is explicitly marked for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diners, with many dishes offering optional swaps rather than being locked into one format. The kitchen does note that it handles gluten and other allergens on site, so diners with specific requirements are asked to flag them with waitstaff.

More Than Just Brunch

Hello Sunday's drinks list extends well beyond coffee. There's a genuine wine list (including a $90 Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir and Champagne by the glass or bottle), Three Boys and Paynter's beers and ciders, a cocktail list running from a Frozen Margarita to a Spiced Espresso, and a broader non-alcoholic range spanning Harney & Sons teas, Mauriora kombucha, smoothies and house-made garden spritzes.

Visiting Hello Sunday

Hello Sunday is open for brunch Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. The restaurant is located at 6 Elgin Street in Sydenham, Christchurch, and bookings can be made by phone, email, or through the website's booking enquiry form.

Signature items

• Hello Sunday's Signature Eggs Benny
• House Made Croffle
• Seared Tuna
• H.S. Buffalo Fried Chicken
• Historic Post Office Building
• Garden Spritz

Menu

Mains

• Turkish Eggs — Poached eggs, ciabatta, crispy chickpeas, garlic greek yoghurt, crispy sage, chilli butter, fresh dill (Vegetarian, GF optional)
• House Made Croffle — Raspberry gel, blueberry compote, white chocolate mousse, pistachio crumb, Canadian maple syrup (Vegetarian); add free range bacon $6
• Seared Tuna — Tuna tataki, vermicelli salad, pickled radish, wasabi mayo, mango salsa (GF, DF)
• Burrata Salad — Ugly Toms, Italian burrata, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, gremolata, EVOO (GF, Vegetarian); add toasted ciabatta $4
• Sticky Korean Burger — Sticky Korean chicken, shredded iceberg, kewpie mayo, 8mm fries (GF optional); add bacon $6
• Coconut Brûlée Overnight Oats — Coconut crème brûlée, blueberry compote, blackberry gel, seasonal fruit (DF, Vegetarian)
• Beef Cheek Hash — Poached eggs, red wine braised beef cheek, bernaise sauce, beef jus (GF, DF optional); add chorizo $6
• Shakshuka — Baked eggs, tomato, capsicum, onion, Egyptian dukkah, marinated feta, toasted almonds, house made flatbreads, preserved lemon labneh (GF, DF & Vegan optional); add chorizo $6 or hearty beans $5
• Hello Sunday's Signature Eggs Benny — Preserved lemon and thyme potato hash, fresh spinach (GF); with bacon, roast Swiss mushrooms, or house smoked salmon
• Red Rice Powerbowl — Red rice, avocado, black beans, salsa verde, crispy tortillas, tahini coconut yoghurt (Vegan, GF); add fried egg $3.50
• Smashed Avo — Smashed avocado, rye, sundried tomato hummus, whipped basil feta, crispy chickpeas, grilled fennel, Egyptian dukkah (GF, DF & Vegan optional); add poached egg $3.50 or bacon $6

Sides

• Halloumi
• House Smoked Salmon
• Chorizo
• Free Range Bacon
• Avocado
• Roast Mushroom
• Potato Hash
• Kimchi
• Wilted Spinach
• Hollandaise

Cocktails

• Bailey's Irish Dream
• Summer Citrus
• Tokyo Sour
• Hello Sunday Special
• Frozen Margarita
• Mimosa Twist
• Spiced Espresso

Something To Share

• Seasonal Salad — Fresh green side salad with seasonal produce (Vegan, GF)
• H.S. Buffalo Fried Chicken — Secret recipe fried chicken with blue cheese aioli (GF)
• 8mm Fries — Served with ketchup and spring onion aioli (GF, DF)

Coffee & Hot Drinks

• Black Coffee — Small / Large
• Milk Alternatives & Extras — Single origin, cream, caramel, decaf, oat, vanilla, almond, coconut, soy
• Matcha Latte
• Chai Latte
• Turmeric Latte
• Hot Chocolate
• Harney & Sons Tea — Spiced Plum, Hot Apple Spice, English Breakfast, Earl Grey Supreme, Gunpowder Green, Peppermint, Orange & Passionfruit, Ginger & Liquorice, Hot Cinnamon, Raspberry, Jasmine Green, Chamomile

Wine, Beer & Sparkling

• Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir — Per bottle
• Jules Taylor Chardonnay — Glass / bottle
• Jules Taylor Rose — Glass / bottle
• Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc — Glass / bottle
• Rua Pinot Noir — Per bottle
• Pict Pear Cider
• The Huntress Medium Cider
• Session IPA 2.5%
• Hazy IPA
• Pilsner
• IPA
• Lager
• Veuve Cliquot — Per bottle
• Veuve De Vernay 200ml
• Veuve De Vernay Brut — Per bottle

Iced, Smoothies & Other Drinks

• Orange and Passionfruit Iced Tea
• Iced Chocolate
• Iced Coffee
• Iced Chai
• Iced Mocha
• Smoothies — Banana & Almond Butter, Berry & Coconut, Mango & Passionfruit
• Mauriora Kombucha — Original, Ginger and Kawakawa, Elderflower and Āporo
• Coes Soda — Cola, Lemonade, Ginger Beer
• Juice — Spiced Tomato, Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Tomato
• H.S. Blackcurrant & Lime Garden Spritz
• H.S. Cucumber & Rhubarb Garden Spritz
• Ginger Beer / Lemonade / Cola — Sodas

Frequently asked questions

What are Hello Sunday's opening hours?

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

Where is Hello Sunday located?

6 Elgin Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, in a former 19th-century Post Office building.

Who runs Hello Sunday?

Ashleigh Moir, Jamie Moir and Sarah Carr.

Does Hello Sunday cater to dietary requirements?

Yes, many dishes are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free, with some offering swaps; the kitchen handles gluten and allergens so please advise staff of requirements.

What is Hello Sunday's signature dish?

Hello Sunday's Signature Eggs Benny, with a choice of bacon, roast Swiss mushrooms, or house smoked salmon.

Does Hello Sunday serve alcohol?

Yes, including wine, beer, cider, Champagne and a full cocktail list.

Can I book a table?

Yes, via phone, email, or a booking enquiry form on the website; bookings are confirmed by email.

Tips

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