Hello Sunday brings a dedicated brunch restaurant to a nineteenth-century former post office in Sydenham. The old community building gives the Elgin Street dining room a sense of history, while table bookings make it practical for a planned breakfast or leisurely midday meal. Ashleigh Moir, Jamie Moir and Sarah Carr now run the venue, whose focus is firmly on brunch rather than treating it as a short gap between other services. That clarity helps the character of both the room and the menu feel unusually well defined.
Eggs anchor the savoury side without forcing every plate into the same mould. Turkish eggs combine chickpeas, garlic yoghurt and chilli butter, while shakshuka arrives with flatbread and preserved-lemon labneh. The beef-cheek hash is finished with poached eggs and béarnaise. Hello Sunday's Benedict takes a more distinctive route through lemon-thyme potato hash, with a choice of bacon, mushrooms or house-smoked salmon. These dishes move between spice, richness and sharp accompaniments rather than relying on standard cafe formulas.
There is just as much interest beyond the classic breakfast staples. Coconut brûlée overnight oats and a raspberry-blueberry croffle with white chocolate mousse cover two very different sweet moods. Seared tuna with vermicelli and mango suits a lighter lunch, while the sticky Korean chicken burger brings a more indulgent option. Plant-based diners can turn to a red-rice power bowl, and smashed avocado gains extra texture from hummus, feta, fennel and dukkah instead of appearing as a token menu fixture.
Shared buffalo fried chicken or a seasonal salad can widen a table beyond individual brunch plates. The drinks list is similarly broad, moving from espresso coffee, tea, smoothies and kombucha to local beer, cider, wine, cocktails and garden spritzes. Several non-dairy milk choices support the menu's clearly marked dietary options. Together, those details let Hello Sunday accommodate an early coffee, a celebratory brunch or a longer catch-up without losing the focused identity that comes from building an entire service around the middle of the morning and day.
Address: 6 Elgin Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
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Hello Sunday Cafe Menu
Brunch
Hello Sunday Signature Eggs Benny
Leek and Preserved Lemon Potato Hash, Fresh Spinach, Housemade Hollandaise. With your choice of: Hello Sunday Bacon, Roasted Swiss Brown Mushrooms, Cold Smoked Salmon. GF, DFO, VO. Cocktail Pairing: Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Mushroom Duxelles Toast
Mushroom Duxelles, Confit Oyster Mushrooms, Basil, Pesto Cream Cheese, Focaccia, Sesame Rice Cracker. GFO, DFO, Vegan Optional
Turkish Menemen
Poached Eggs, Whipped Feta, Harissa, Crispy Beans, Fried Kale, Tomato and Capsicum Chutney served with Housemade Focaccia. GFO, V. Cocktail Pairing: Amalfi Lemon Sorbet
Shakshuka
Baked Eggs, Charred Peppers, Red Onion, Housemade Dukkah, Marinated Feta, Toasted Almonds, Shakshuka Sauce, Served with Housemade Focaccia. GFO, DFO, Vegan Optional
Beef Cheek Hash
Braised Beef Cheek Hash, Poached Eggs, Housemade Pickles, Chilli Garlic Hollandaise, Beef Jus. GF, DFO. Cocktail Pairing: Bloody Mary
Banoffee Waffle
Cinnamon Sugar Waffle, Dulce De Leche Mascarpone, Brûlée Banana, Toasted Swiss Meringue, Honeycomb. GFO
Rhubarb Custard Crumble
Housemade Granola, Coconut Custard, Rhubarb Compote, Red Wine Poached Pear, Coconut Almond Crumble. GF, DF, Vegan
Southern Maple Chicken Waffle
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Chipotle Maple, Waffles, Baby Spinach, Smoked Corn, Pickles, Blue Cheese Aioli. GFO
HS Wellness Bowl
Hot Maple Cauliflower, Asian Cucumber Salad, Kumara Purée, Pickled Carrots, Edamame, Beetroot, Quinoa, HS Nut Mix. GF, DF, V, Vegan
Bratwurst Croissant
Croissant, Beef Caramelised Onion and Mustard Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Mustard Hollandaise Foam, Crispy Shallots, Grana Padano, Kumara Fries & Truffle Aioli. GFO
Wagyu Smash Burger
Smashed Wagyu Beef, Cheddar, Pickles, Black Garlic Aioli, Lettuce, Fries & Truffle Aioli. GFO, DFO. Cocktail Pairing: Chilli Marg
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Handcut Fries
Served with Ketchup and Confit Garlic Aioli. GF, DF
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chipotle Mayo, Jalapeños. GF
Seasonal Salad
Fresh green side salad with seasonal produce. Vegan, GF
H.S. Buffalo Fried Chicken
Secret recipe fried chicken served with blue cheese aioli. GF
8mm Fries
Served with ketchup and spring onion aioli. GF, DF
Add Ons
Roasted Swiss Mushrooms
Halloumi
Potato Hash
Chorizo
Hello Sunday Bacon
Chilli Crisp
Hollandaise
Kimchi
Mains
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs, ciabatta, crispy chickpeas, garlic greek yoghurt, crispy sage, chilli butter and fresh dill. Vegetarian. GF Optional.
House Made Croffle
Raspberry gel, blueberry compote, white chocolate mousse, pistachio crumb and Canadian maple syrup. Vegetarian. Free Range Bacon – Add 6
Seared Tuna
Tuna tataki, vermicelli salad, pickled radish, wasabi mayo, and mango salsa. GF, DF
Burrata Salad
In season Ugly Toms, Italian burrata, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, gremolata and extra virgin olive oil. GF, Vegetarian. Toasted Ciabatta – Add 4
Sticky Korean Burger
Sticky Korean chicken, shredded iceberg lettuce, kewpie mayo and 8mm fries. GF Optional. Free Range Bacon – Add 6
Coconut Brûlée Overnight Oats
Coconut Creme Brûlée, blueberry compote, blackberry gel and seasonal fruit. DF, Vegetarian
Beef Cheek Hash
Poached eggs, red wine braised beef cheek, bernaise sauce and beef jus. GF. DF optional. Premium chorizo – Add 6
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, tomato, capsicum, onion, Egyptian dukkah, marinated feta, toasted almonds, house made flatbreads and preserved lemon labneh with your choice of: Premium Iberian Chorizo – Add 6, Hearty beans – Add 5. GF, DF & Vegan optional
Hello Sunday's Signature Eggs Benny
Preserved lemon and thyme potato hash, fresh spinach with your choice of: Free Range Bacon, Roast Swiss Mushrooms, House Smoked Salmon. GF
Red Rice Powerbowl
Red rice, avocado, black beans, salsa verde, crispy tortillas and tahini coconut yoghurt. Vegan, GF. Fried Egg – Add 3.5
Smashed Avo
Smashed avocado, rye, sundried tomato hummus, whipped basil feta, crispy chickpeas, grilled fennel and Egyptian dukkah. GF, DF & Vegan optional. Poached Egg – Add 3.5, Free Range Bacon – Add 6
Sides
Halloumi
House Smoked Salmon
Chorizo
Free Range Bacon
Avocado
Roast Mushroom
Potato Hash
Kimchi
Wilted Spinach
Hollandaise
Mimosas
Orange & Citrus
Peach & Strawberry
Berry & Elderflower
Orange Mimosa
Orange Juice Pearls, Sweet Citrus Rim, Prosecco
Iced
Latte
Banana Bread Latte
Chai
Chocolate
Hot Delights
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Turmeric Latte
Decadent Hot Chocolate
Chocolate, Caramel, & Berry Swirl served with a Whittakers chocolate stick
Matcha
Matcha Latte
Iced Matcha
Iced Maple Matcha
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Harney & Sons Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey Supreme
Gunpowder Green
Peppermint
Cocktails
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
Spiced Rum, Salted Caramel Kahlua, Espresso
Chilli & Kaffir Lime Margarita
Chilli Tequila, Lime, Kaffir Lime
Hello Sunday Special
White Rum, Vanilla, Cranberry, Apple, Passionfruit & Housemade Strawberry Coulis
Ferrero Rocher Martini
Baileys, Frangelico, Creme De Cacao, Milk, Nutella, Hazelnuts
Spirits
With your choice of a non-alcoholic mixer
42 Below Vodka
Malfy Gin
Bacardi Carta Blanca
Three Boys Beer & Paynter's Cider
Pict Pear Cider
The Huntress Medium Cider
Session IPA 2.5%
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- Chai latte Typical in Christchurch: $6.00 $6.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in Christchurch: $6.00 $6.00
- Latte Typical in Christchurch: $6.00 $8.00
- Smashed avocado Typical in Christchurch: $24.75 $24.00
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