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.





