Christchurch Bonsai Cafe

Kusamono Cafe x Shiro Bonsai

Our Menu

At our café, we take great pride in using locally sourced ingredients, a commitment that shines through in every aspect of our thoughtfully crafted menu

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Come Visit Us

Find Us

Shop 4, 121 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
(Beresford Street side)
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Opening Hours

We’re open:
Thursday – Sunday: 7AM – 3:30PM

Get In Touch

kusamono@shirobonsai.co.nz

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Let us tell you about our coffee.

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Prima Verde Blend – Fairtrade

Prima’s Verde Blend takes simple, bold flavours as its starting point and delivers an espresso with clean sweetness, solid body and a satisfying, lingering finish. Notes of ripe stonefruit, molasses and almond make this a fine addition to the Prima Fairtrade Organic selection.

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Cabinet Food

Made fresh each morning, from locally baked breads and ingredients. Our cabinet food is an array of seasonal and on hand produce from some of the best suppliers in Otautahi.

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Telling our story over a cup of coffee

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Starting as a small bonsai business here in Otautahi, Shiro Bonsai grew to a nationwide online store, as our team grew so did our ideas! Kusamono Cafe was born.

Bringing a world of bonsai & food together! Celebrating fresh local ingredients paired with great coffee. A place to relax, a place to learn & a place to create.

Love notes from our customers

Steve says:

“Food & Coffee was delicious! Kusamono cafe has a relaxed & cozy atmosphere. A great place to recharge after the beach or browsing the nearby shops!”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Yasi says:

“I’m delighted to share that Kusamono Cafe has opened right next to my studio, providing the best coffee and food in town. Now, neither I nor my students ever have to worry about getting hungry during classes. I’m not playing favorites, just stating the honest truth—you have to try their coffee to believe it!”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Michelle says:

“I’m a bit of a coffee snob, but the coffee here is so good. You can tell there’s effort in both the process and presentation. And the food is YUM!”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Jens says:

“It’s one of the best long blacks I’ve had, which means the other beverages will be quality as there’s no place to hide with a long black

The poached eggs on sourdough were a symphony of flavours dancing on the tastebuds couldnt fault the dish one bit simply delicious”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Luke says:

“Definitely the best coffee this side of town! Great wee spot to relax and get inspired and creative with Bonsai! Lots of nice books to read aswell.

I had a long black and a cheesecake, Such a good pairing. Lots of other yummy cabinet treats!”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Ely says:

“What an awesome contribution to our wee community! I had a brioche BLAT from the cabinet; the brioche left something to be desired, but otherwise it was delicious. I also had a matcha oat latte, and manuka leaf tea and both were delicious, especially the tea! The deep fried cauliflower with Sriracha mayo was to die for, and I can’t wait to go back and try something else.”

Rating: 5 out of 5.