Lil’ RubySydenham, Christchurch
Lil’ Ruby – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Lil’ Ruby – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Lil’ Ruby – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Sydenham

Lil’ Ruby

75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011 Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch10:49 am
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Lil’ Ruby
Monday7 am – 3 pm
Tuesday7 am – 3 pm
Wednesday7 am – 3 pm
Thursday7 am – 3 pm
Friday7 am – 3 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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

75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011

About

About Lil’ Ruby

Lil’ Ruby brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to 75 Lichfield Street in Sydenham, Sydenham, 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.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as big breakfast and mince and cheese pie are usually on the menu. We currently list 280 places in Christchurch in the cafe & brunch category, and Lil’ Ruby is among them.

Lil’ Ruby opens 5 days a week and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 7 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 3 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 40 hours each week.

Good to know: wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options. 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
CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

CabinetCarrot cake

With cream cheese icing

$6.6–8.5

LunchFish tacos

With slaw

$19–23

LunchSeasonal salad

With grains and roast vegetables

$17–22

Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

Plan your visit

When is Lil’ Ruby 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 Lil’ Ruby

Where is Lil’ Ruby?

Lil’ Ruby is at 75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8011, about 400 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Lil’ Ruby's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7 am – 3 pm; Tuesday 7 am – 3 pm; Wednesday 7 am – 3 pm; Thursday 7 am – 3 pm; Friday 7 am – 3 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Lil’ Ruby closed?

It is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Lil’ Ruby 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 Lil’ Ruby?

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.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

What other restaurants are near Lil’ Ruby?

The closest is Green (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Lil’ Ruby

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

Map of Sydenham
Green – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Green

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
The Chicken – Takeaway food 40 m
Takeaway

The Chicken

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Cookai – Japanese food 50 m
Japanese

Cookai

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Bar Franco 60 m
Bar

Bar Franco

166 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Pilgrim 70 m
Cafe

Pilgrim

Pavilion 1/81 Lichfield Street, CBD
Sydenham, Christchurch
Zak's Kebabs – Turkish food 70 m
Turkish

Zak's Kebabs

81 Lichfield Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
GreenSydenham–40 m
PilgrimSydenham70 m
AkinSydenham90 m
DaintySydenham–150 m
Terry'sSydenham–160 m
FikaSydenham190 m