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Esquire Cafe

4.0(504 reviews)

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Esquire Cafe, a coffee shop or café on South Island, occupies a spot at 66 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand.

Doors open early at Esquire Cafe, with weekday service running from 06:00 to 16:15 and Friday and Saturday hours extending to 16:30, while Sunday trading begins at 06:30 and closes at 16:30. The café holds a 4 out of 5 rating from 504 reviews, an average that reflects a steady base of regulars. Those 504 reviews place it among the better-reviewed cafés in the area, and the feedback comes from visitors who stop in throughout the day. Riccarton sits within Christchurch, one of the nearby places in the region.

The venue maintains a website at esquirescafe.co.nz for reference. Photographs of the café are available for those who want a look before visiting.

Christchurch serves as a practical base for exploring the wider South Island, with Queenstown and Dunedin reachable for day trips. English is the main language, though te reo Māori is also official, so place names carry Māori roots. Local cooking leans on lamb, dairy and seafood, including green-lipped mussels and bluff oysters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours of Esquire Cafe?

Esquire Cafe opens Mo-Th 06:00-16:15, Su 06:30-16:30, and Fr-Sa 06:00-16:30. Those hours give early risers and afternoon visitors a clear window at the Clarence Street address in Riccarton.

What kind of business is Esquire Cafe?

Esquire Cafe is a café in Christchurch, on South Island. It sits among nearby places such as Queenstown, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura, with Christchurch as its home base.

Where is Esquire Cafe located on South Island?

Esquire Cafe sits at 66 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand. Christchurch is one of the island's main centres, so the café is easy to place for anyone travelling around South Island.

Does Esquire Cafe serve coffee, pastries, gelato or meals?

Esquire Cafe is a café in Riccarton, Christchurch, and its website is https://esquirescafe.co.nz/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Google%20My%20Business%20Page&utm_content=Tower%20Junction&utm_term=plcid_10720335775785666032. The café serves coffee and food in a city where lamb, dairy and seafood are staples of the local cooking.

How do visitors rate Esquire Cafe?

Esquire Cafe holds a rating of 4/5 from 504 reviews, based at 66 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011. The café is one of the spots in Christchurch where coffee and food draw a steady local following.

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