We went to C1 yesterday morning - a quirky little caff that out-grunges Seattle and that also has (to the Junior Grendel's delight) a working Dr Who pinball machine and a shopping centre style pony ride (circa 1960-something).
We went to four cafes in our brief stay in Christchurch - only two of these were on my list, the other two were walk-ins and I have to say that I am impressed with everything I have seen here so far.
C1 had great coffee - roasted by C4, good service (which is particularly handy when you have small ones in tow) and the food was exceptional. I had eggs benedict on the best bagel I have ever had in my life!
The ristretto was served in a heavy-bottomed glass, ideal for the purpose and was a good balance between acidity and savoury.
The flat white was well balanced with the espresso sitting nicely above the milk on the palate. Mrs Grendel had a cappuccino - also superb. This turned out to be her favourite cafe of the trip so they must have got everything right!
C1 - great cafe, great style and great coffee.
Who: C1
What: Great coffee and choice nosh
Where: 150 High Street, Christchurch 8142, New Zealand
Contact: 64 3 379 1917
When: 16 September 2009
Accessibility: Tricky
Web: C1 Espresso
Six Barrel Soda Co
11 years ago
So it really is the coffee tour of NZ
ReplyDeleteI have been crook with Gastro- really sick- perhaps I picked up the bug coming home from the airport. Glad you haven't reported likewize for all of you.
ReplyDelete