Scoundrel

About Scoundrel

Scoundrel is a converted warehouse on Saint Asaph Street in Christchurch Central City, slinging tacos and pouring cheeky wines since the end of 2023. Born from a crew of hospo lifers chasing the dream, the space pairs a 1950s Austin truck, jungle vibes and comfy couches with a window straight into the on-site roastery of Rad Roasting Co.

The kitchen runs all day: soft corn tortillas stacked with bold, fresh flavours from 12pm, plus daytime and evening menus covering everything from The Scoundrel big brekkie and whiskey-maple waffles to Scoundrel Poutine, pork belly & mash and a brownie tiramisu. Almost every dish is or can be made vegan or gluten free — just let the team know.

Tap wines, top-notch beer, handpicked drops and proper coffee round it out. Dog-friendly with treats included, community-minded and proudly unpretentious — swing by for a morning brew, a long lunch or a full-send evening.

Scoundrel Christchurch: Tacos, All-Day Brunch & On-Site Coffee Roasting on Saint Asaph Street

Walk into Scoundrel on Saint Asaph Street and it takes a minute to decide what to look at first: a 1950s Austin truck parked inside a converted warehouse, jungle greenery everywhere you glance, comfy couches that make it very hard to leave, and — tucked behind the bar — a window straight into a working coffee roastery. This is Scoundrel's take on old school hospitality on the east side of Christchurch Central City, and it has been slinging tacos and pouring cheeky wines since opening at the end of 2023.

The place was born from a crew of hospo lifers chasing the dream, and the vibe they've built is proudly unpretentious: community-minded, dog-friendly (treats included) and serious about flavour without any of the fuss. Coffee comes from their mates at Rad Roasting Co, who roast single origins and blends fresh on site — bright, punchy and smooth, and you can watch it happen through the glass. Tap wines, top-notch beer and handpicked drops round out the drinks list.

Tacos are the headliner

The taco line runs 9am to 2pm and again 4pm to 9pm every day, with tacos hitting the menu from 12pm. Each one is built on a fresh soft corn tortilla with black beans, pickled onion, coriander and a side of salsa — you just pick the filling: chargrilled chicken, pulled pork, braised beef, charred veg & chickpea, or vegan chicken or vegan beef. Add-ons like pea & avo guac, vegan queso, chipotle sour cream and charred pineapple salsa are there for anyone building their perfect stack.

From big brekkies to full-send evenings

Daytime, the menu reads like a greatest-hits list of brunch done properly. The Scoundrel piles scrambled or poached eggs, hash, black beans, creamy mushrooms, pea & avo guac, greens and salsa onto ciabatta; waffles come with crispy bacon, fried banana and whiskey maple sauce; and there's mushrooms on toast, eggs on toast, a flat wrap, a chicken burger, chicken & chips and an ever-changing Buddha Bowl. Weekends add house-made granola and a Breads and Spreads board, plus smoothies like the Basic Big Boi and Berry'd Treasure. The cabinet, stacked with extra options including bakes from local legend Full Time Tart, fills any gaps.

From 4pm the kitchen pivots into evening mode. Small plates cover toasted garlic flatbread, garlic & miso charred broccoli, Pedro's fried cauliflower, pork belly bites and fried chicken tenders, while the Scoundrel Poutine — beer-battered fries, pork gravy and Evansdale cheese curds — and a parmesan-crusted mac 'n' cheese do the heavy lifting. When you want something bigger, there's crispy pork belly with wasabi mash, a loaded taco bowl, chicken 'n' waffles with bourbon & walnut maple syrup, or the Scoundrel Platter of meats, cheeses, antipasti and pickles. Dessert runs from a triple-chocolate plate to a Rad Roasting Co brownie tiramisu.

Come as you are

Backing local isn't a tagline here — it's how they roll, teaming up with small independent Christchurch makers and keeping the welcome warm for two- and four-legged guests alike (the natural dog treats come courtesy of Best for Pets). Doors open at 9am every day, with Monday to Thursday and Sunday wrapping up at 9pm and Friday and Saturday running to 10pm. Whether it's a morning brew, a long lunch or a full-send evening, the crew at Scoundrel reckon the hype is real — and they'd love you to come and check.

Signature items

• Tacos
• The Scoundrel
• Scoundrel Poutine
• Chicken 'n' Waffles
• Rad Roasting Co Coffee
• Buddha Bowl

Menu

Dessert

• A Lil' Somethin' Somethin' Chocolate — Chocolate fudge, chocolate truffle, brownie, compote
• Scoundrel Cake or Tart — With sorbet and compôte — ask what's on today
• Sticky Date Pudding — Gingerbread macaroon, butterscotch & walnut praline
• Rad Roasting Co Brownie Tiramisu — Espresso martini tiramisu with macaroon spoons

Smoothies

• Basic Big Boi — Protein powder, frozen banana, cinnamon; all smoothies come with your choice of milk
• Berry'd Treasure — Mixed berries, dates, frozen banana, chia, cinnamon, toasted coconut & almond
• The Goods — Avo, ginger, lemon, spinach, dates, chia, cinnamon, mint, toasted coconut

Sides & Add-Ons

• Bacon — Crispy add-on for any dish
• Crispy Chorizo — Brekkie add-on
• Chicken, Pork or Beef — Add a protein; vegan versions of chicken and beef available
• Poached Eggs — Egg add-on
• Scrambled Eggs or Tofu — Egg or vegan add-on
• Creamy Mushrooms — Savoury add-on
• Turmeric Rice — Bowl add-on
• House-Made Hash — House-made hash side
• Garlic Bread — Warm side
• Toasted Ciabatta — Bread side
• Toasted Seeded Sourdough — Bread side
• Pea & Avo Guac — Fresh guacamole add-on
• Hollandaise — Classic sauce add-on
• House-Made Pickles — Tangy add-on
• Greens & Seeds — Fresh side

Tacos (From 12pm)

• Tacos — Fresh tortilla, black beans, pickled onion, coriander, side of salsa; choose chargrilled chicken, pulled pork, braised beef, charred veg & chickpea, vegan chicken or vegan beef
• Taco Add-Ons — Pea & avo guac, vegan queso, chipotle sour cream or charred pineapple salsa

Something Bigger (Evening)

• Pork Belly & Mash — Crispy pork belly, wasabi mashed potato, Asian slaw, cashew & fennel crumb, pork gravy
• Taco Bowl — Fresh tortilla, salad, black beans, charred broccoli, pea & avo guac, hummus, house-made pickles, choice of filling
• Chicken 'n' Waffles — Fried chicken tenders, house-made waffles, bacon, bourbon & walnut maple syrup
• Scoundrel Platter — Selection of meats, cheeses, antipasti, breads and house-made pickles

Weekend Brunch (Sat–Sun 9–2)

• The Scoundrel — Eggs, hash, black beans, creamy mushrooms, pea & avo guac, greens, salsa, ciabatta
• Granola — House-made granola, maple & coconut brittle, fresh fruit, chia pudding, compôte, banana whip, choice of milk; add coconut yoghurt
• Flat Wrap — House sourdough flatbread with seasonal veg, greens, pickled carrot & daikon, hummus, aioli; add protein
• Waffles & Bacon — House-made waffles, crispy bacon, fried banana, whiskey maple sauce, berry compote, crème fraîche, walnut praline
• Buddha Bowl — Ever-changing salad with turmeric rice, black beans, hummus, salsa, pickles & ferments, greens, seeds, nuts, roast chickpeas; add protein
• Mushrooms on Toast — On garlic ciabatta with house-made pickles; add poached eggs
• Breads and Spreads — Focaccia, seeded sourdough or house-made sourdough bagel with jam & cream cheese, pesto & feta, pea & avo guac & salsa, or hummus, caramelised onion & pickles

Evening Small Plates (Mon–Sun 4–9)

• Toasted Garlic Flatbread — With hummus and house-made pickles
• Garlic & Miso Charred Broccoli — Topped with cashew & fennel crumb
• Pedro's Fried Cauliflower — Served with aioli and smokey BBQ hot sauce
• Pork Belly Bites — Sticky Asian glaze, slaw, cashew & fennel crumb
• Fried Chicken Tenders — Bones pickles, secret sauce, greens
• Scoundrel Poutine — Beer-battered fries, pork gravy, Evansdale cheese curds
• Mac 'n' Cheese — Parmesan crumb; vegan version available, add bacon or chorizo
• Scoundrel Fries — Your choice of house-made relish, aioli or vegan queso; add pork gravy
• Chipotle & Lime Slaw — Pea & avo guac, walnut & almond dukkah

Weekday Breakfast & Lunch (Mon–Fri 9–2)

• The Scoundrel — Scrambled or poached eggs, hash, black beans, creamy mushrooms, pea & avo guac, greens, salsa, ciabatta; add bacon, chorizo or vegan chorizo
• Eggs on Toast — Scrambled or poached eggs on garlic ciabatta with salsa; add bacon or hollandaise
• Waffles & Bacon — House-made waffles, crispy bacon, fried banana, whiskey maple sauce, berry compote, crème fraîche, walnut praline
• Chicken Burger — Fried chicken tenders, Bones pickles, aioli, fries; add bacon
• Flat Wrap — House sourdough flatbread with seasonal veg, greens, pickled carrot & daikon, hummus, aioli; add chargrilled chicken, pulled pork or braised beef (vegan versions available)
• Buddha Bowl — Ever-changing salad with turmeric rice, black beans, hummus, salsa, pickles & ferments, greens, toasted seeds, nuts, roast chickpeas; add protein
• Chicken & Chips — Fried chicken tenders, chipotle & lime slaw, fries, aioli
• Mushrooms on Toast — Served on garlic ciabatta with house-made pickles; add poached eggs
• Scoundrel Fries with Aioli — House fries with aioli

Frequently asked questions

Where is Scoundrel located?

375 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011 — a converted warehouse on the east side of the central city.

What are Scoundrel's opening hours?

Doors open at 9am daily. Monday to Thursday and Sunday run until 9pm; Friday and Saturday until 10pm. The kitchen serves daytime 9am–2pm and evening 4pm–9pm, with the taco line running 9am–2pm and 4pm–9pm.

Is Scoundrel dog-friendly?

Yes — dogs are welcome and the team keeps natural, enriching treats on hand, sourced from Best for Pets.

Are there vegan and gluten-free options?

Almost every dish is or can be made vegan or gluten free. Let your server know about any allergies, intolerances or other dietary requirements.

What coffee does Scoundrel serve?

Coffee comes from Rad Roasting Co, which roasts single origins and blends fresh on site — you can watch the roastery through the glass behind the bar.

When are tacos available?

The taco line runs 9am–2pm and 4pm–9pm daily, with tacos available from 12pm. Fillings include chargrilled chicken, pulled pork, braised beef, charred veg & chickpea, and vegan chicken or vegan beef.

Can I buy a gift card?

Yes, Scoundrel gift cards are available to purchase online through their website.

Tips

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Good to know

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