About Papa's Smashies
If you are looking for an American takeaway in Sydenham, Christchurch, Papa's Smashies at 15 Sandyford Street in Sydenham is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 1.3 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.
Diners come here for American food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as buffalo wings. It is one of 70 American venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into fast food & takeaway territory.
Papa's Smashies opens 4 days a week and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Fridays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Wednesdays. In total it trades for about 21 hours each week.
As a rough guide, expect to spend about $10–$20 a head at a American takeaway 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.





