Bunsen
open now, until 15:30
Café Restaurant
Dog friendly cafe in the historical Arts Centre. Selection of cocktails, beer, wine & extensive coff Serving up breakfast and lunch, Bunsen is the newest addition to the Switch Espresso Family.
We have taken inspiration from the history of the building and created a chemistry den style establishment.
We are offering top quality products and service in a casual environment. Read more
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Ian L. 2017-09-06Great café in a splendid location, excellent for a casual relaxed coffee/lunch
Claire L. 2017-07-16Excellent service, friendly, accommodating staff. Great place for kids. Colouring equipment brought straight over for us even though it was quite...
Michele G. 2017-07-16Came in for breakfast this morning with the Mustang Club, lovely food and great service, will definitely be back.
Erin H. 2017-03-22We loved this place so much we had to come back a second time. Best date scones I've had.
Chelsea H. 2017-01-05Had a lovely girlie catch up at Bunsen, great coffee, excellent service and a lovely aspect upstairs overlooking the arts centre.
Michael G. 2016-12-31Great place for this restaurant in the Arts Center with plenty of tables inside and out. If seated outside you have the added advantage of watching...
Kate Todd P. 2016-11-15I appreciate this is a great cafe reopening after many years. I enjoyed a coffee there over the weekend and was happy to wait over 30 mins for coffee....
Jessica M. 2016-11-15Thanks for dinner guys! Massive respect for going back in to the Arts Centre and doing your part for our city centre. Had the beef rib and the chicken...
Susan M. 2016-11-12Only reason it's not five stars is it was opening weekend and teething problems, like staff not knowing table numbers. Also the lack of space around...
Tracy Juliette K. 2016-11-12Fantastic restoration with more than just a nod to it's former roots as the old university science block. As it was the first day we just opted for...
Jon F. 2016-11-10Fantastic reinvention! Atmospheric and spacious. My first visit was friendly and delicious - great! Though my second visit was just ok. The coffee was...
Kylie J. 2018-07-08If you haven’t been here then you should!!!! Best coffee fantastic food amazing atmosphere
Maurz Taane, profile p. 2018-05-13Looking for brunch options yesterday, we chose Bunsen, first brunch visit here an we were blown away by everything! It was a special occasion with my...
Peter S. 2018-04-15Fabulous foods and service with smile ... we tried vegetarian breakfast platter, vegan hot pot, berry muffins, and of course a large cup of coffee ......
Lynda C. 2018-03-30We have had the pleasure of delicious coffee and cake at Bunsen on a number of occasions when visiting Christchurch. Always pleasurable. But .......
Grunt M. 2018-03-22Fantastic coffee and staff. Great premises. Dog friendly too.
Felicity M. 2018-02-25First visit to Bunsen was good, breakfast was tasty and well priced. Subsequent visits have been nothing short of diabolical. The worst was when we...
Albert S. 2018-02-18Great Cappuccino
Simon H. 2018-02-05Absolutely fantastic food, great staff, great atmosphere.
Kim S. 2018-01-09Hadn’t visited since it was Le Cafe and my little brother worked there (maybe 15 years ago ) and it was still great! The coffee drinkers loved the...
Popularity of Bunsen
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Bunsen has a total of 1989 visitors (checkins) and 1986 likes.
20 reviews of Bunsen.
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