Open Book CafeWaimairi Beach, Christchurch
Open Book Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Open Book Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Open Book Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Waimairi Beach

Open Book Cafe

Waimairi Beach, Christchurch Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch4:16 pm
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Open Book Cafe
Monday8 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday8 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday8 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday8 am – 3:30 pm
Friday8 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am – 3 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 21 0271 6613 to check.

Waimairi Beach, Christchurch

About

About Open Book Cafe

Open Book Cafe brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to the Waimairi Beach area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 7.9 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include mince and cheese pie and flat white, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 280 cafe & brunch options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Open Book Cafe opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 3:30 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 44 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 6 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Coffee & DrinksSmoothie

Berry or banana

$7.6–9.5

Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchBig breakfast

Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, mushrooms and toast

$23–28

Breakfast & BrunchEggs on toast

Poached, fried or scrambled

$11–15

LunchSeasonal salad

With grains and roast vegetables

$17–22

Coffee & DrinksLong black

Double shot

$4.3–5.2

Plan your visit

When is Open Book Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Fridays.

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Questions about Open Book Cafe

Where is Open Book Cafe?

Open Book Cafe is at Waimairi Beach, Christchurch, about 7.9 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Open Book Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 3:30 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 3:30 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 3:30 pm; Thursday 8 am – 3:30 pm; Friday 8 am – 3:30 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Open Book Cafe closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Open Book Cafe serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Open Book Cafe?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Open Book Cafe?

You can call +64 21 0271 6613. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Open Book Cafe?

The closest is New Wok (150 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Open Book Cafe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

New Wok – Chinese food 150 m
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New Wok

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Parklands, Christchurch
Box Sushi – Japanese food 180 m
Japanese

Box Sushi

Parklands
Parklands, Christchurch
The Turf – Pub food 700 m
Pub

The Turf

6 Inwoods Road, Parklands
Parklands, Christchurch
One Good Horse 720 m
Māori & New Zealand

One Good Horse

6 Inwoods Road, Parklands
Parklands, Christchurch
Wetlands Eatery 1.3 km
Cafe

Wetlands Eatery

345 Mairehau Road, Parklands
Parklands, Christchurch

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

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NameAreaStatusDistance
Wetlands EateryParklands1.3 km
Brighton Beach HouseChristchurch–1.3 km
Chats Bar & CafeNew Brighton–1.5 km
Urban Corner CafeBexley–2.4 km
SwitchNew Brighton3.3 km
New Brighton CafeNew Brighton3.3 km