Unknown ChapterSydenham, Christchurch
Unknown Chapter – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Unknown Chapter – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Unknown Chapter – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Sydenham

Unknown Chapter

Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days · 6:30 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 6:30 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for Unknown Chapter
Monday6:30 am – 4 pm
Tuesday6:30 am – 4 pm
Wednesday6:30 am – 4 pm
Thursday6:30 am – 4 pm
Friday6:30 am – 4 pm
Saturday6:30 am – 4 pm
Sunday6:30 am – 4 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Unknown Chapter

Unknown Chapter brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to the Sydenham area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for cafe food, coffee and brunch. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as flat white. With 280 cafe & brunch options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – Unknown Chapter opens daily. The earliest start is 6:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 67 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 10 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
LunchToasted sandwich

Ham, cheese and tomato

$11–14

Coffee & DrinksSmoothie

Berry or banana

$7.6–9.5

Breakfast & BrunchGranola bowl

Yoghurt and seasonal fruit

$14–18

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

Plan your visit

When is Unknown Chapter 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 noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Unknown Chapter

Where is Unknown Chapter?

Unknown Chapter is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 700 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Unknown Chapter's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 6:30 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 6:30 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 6:30 am – 4 pm; Thursday 6:30 am – 4 pm; Friday 6:30 am – 4 pm; Saturday 6:30 am – 4 pm; Sunday 6:30 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Unknown Chapter open on weekends?

Yes – Unknown Chapter is open on both Saturday (6:30 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (6:30 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does Unknown Chapter 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 Unknown Chapter?

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.

What other restaurants are near Unknown Chapter?

The closest is Seoul Sandwich (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Unknown Chapter

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

Map of Sydenham
Seoul Jib – Korean food 40 m
Korean

Seoul Jib

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Thai Box 40 m
Thai

Thai Box

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Tokyo Ramen – Japanese food 40 m
Japanese

Tokyo Ramen

270 Saint Asaph Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Bohemian Bakery 40 m
Cafe

Bohemian Bakery

255 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Bohemian BakerySydenham40 m
Hokitika Sandwich CompanySydenham–60 m
BobaLabSydenham–70 m
EstelleSydenham80 m
Little High EaterySydenham–100 m
Lemon Tree CafeSydenham100 m