AkinSydenham, Christchurch
Akin – Vegan food
Akin – Vegan food
Akin – Vegan food
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Vegan cafe · Sydenham

Akin

Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Akin
Monday7 am – 3 pm
Tuesday7 am – 3 pm
Wednesday7 am – 3 pm
Thursday7 am – 3 pm
Friday7 am – 3 pm
Saturday8 am – 3 pm
Sunday8 am – 3 pm

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

About

About Akin

Akin is a vegan cafe located at the Sydenham area, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at vegan food venues like this, favourites such as tofu curry and smoothie bowl are usually on the menu. With 58 vegan options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch territory.

You can visit any day of the week – Akin opens daily. The earliest start is 7 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 3 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 54 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, vegan cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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 vegan cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Bowls & MainsVegan burger

Plant patty, vegan cheese and aioli

$20–25

DrinksOat flat white

Double shot

$5.2–6.2

SweetsVegan brownie

Dark chocolate

$5.7–7.6

Bowls & MainsTofu green curry

With jasmine rice

$21–25

Bowls & MainsBuddha bowl

Grains, roast vegetables, greens and tahini

$19–24

BrunchCoconut yoghurt bowl

With seasonal fruit

$14–18

Plan your visit

When is Akin busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at vegan 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 Akin

Where is Akin?

Akin is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 300 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Akin'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 8 am – 3 pm; Sunday 8 am – 3 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Akin open on weekends?

Yes – Akin is open on both Saturday (8 am – 3 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 3 pm).

What kind of food does Akin serve?

Vegan food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of vegan cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Akin?

As an estimate, a meal at a vegan 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 and vegan options.

What other restaurants are near Akin?

The closest is Lower 9th (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Akin

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

Map of Sydenham
Lower 9th – Food Court food 40 m
Food Court

Lower 9th

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Rascal – Restaurant food 50 m
Restaurant

Rascal

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Vespa – Bar food 50 m
Bar

Vespa

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Zak's Kebabs – Turkish food 50 m
Turkish

Zak's Kebabs

81 Lichfield Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Pilgrim 60 m
Cafe

Pilgrim

Pavilion 1/81 Lichfield Street, CBD
Sydenham, Christchurch
Cascade – Bar food 60 m
Bar

Cascade

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Nucleus – Bar food 60 m
Bar

Nucleus

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other vegan places nearby

Vegan in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Banh Mi KitchenSydenham–130 m
GogiSydenham180 m
Best Turkish Food CoSydenham190 m
MumbaiwalaSydenham310 m
Two Fat IndiansSydenham330 m
Dosa KitchenSydenham360 m