# A Cup of Rest, Ferrymead A Cup of Rest is a Persian café at 5/987 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch, inside the Ferrymead commercial centre. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Ferry Rd near Waterman Pl, route 3, route 140, route 155) is 50 m away; a cycle lane passes within 51 m. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 5/987 Ferry Road _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Cafés, Persian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Website:** https://linktr.ee/Cupofrest _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC006479/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 17 June 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Ferrymead, large neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [987 Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/987-ferry-road), 6 reports on file ## The reports nearby 492 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8999557), [1005B Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1005b-ferry-road) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8844586), [982 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/982-ferry-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8831029), [20 Waterman Pl, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/20-waterman-place) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8828021), [2/1 Waterman Place, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/2-1-waterman-place) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8787581), [39A Waterman Place, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/39a-waterman-place) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8787570), [39A Waterman Place, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/39a-waterman-place) - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8550348), [982 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/982-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8287514), [1000 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1000-ferry-road) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8268933), [1005 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/1005-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8084443), [982 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/982-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8034230), [988 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/988-ferry-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8034221), [982 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/982-ferry-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Waterman Pl, 50 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Ferry Rd near Waterman Pl, 64 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Ferrymead Shops, 261 m (routes 3, 140, 155) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 51 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/ferrymead/ferry-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=A%20Cup%20of%20Rest%2C%205%2F987%20Ferry%20Road%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5563161,172.6988457) ## Nearby - [T Sushi](https://www.chch.live/business/t-sushi-ferrymead), Fast food, 12 m - [ASB Bank](https://www.chch.live/business/asb-bank-ferrymead), Banks, 25 m - [Pita Pit](https://www.chch.live/business/pita-pit-ferrymead), Fast food, 27 m - [Snap Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/snap-fitness-ferrymead), Gyms & fitness, 31 m - [@Tony's Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/tony-s-teppanyaki-japanese-restaurant-ferrymead), Restaurants, 32 m - [VetEnt](https://www.chch.live/business/vetent-ferrymead), Vets, 33 m - [Ferry Esplanade Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1321-ferry-esplanade-reserve), park, 149 m - [Tunnel Road Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1439-tunnel-road-reserve), park, 420 m - [Charlesworth Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1333-charlesworth-reserve), Regional, 467 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ ## The nearest other cafés - [Del Mar](https://www.chch.live/business/del-mar-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 35 m - [Espresso Car Wash Cafe Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-car-wash-cafe-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 103 m - [Daily Bagel Plus](https://www.chch.live/business/daily-bagel-plus-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 155 m - [Mudfish Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/mudfish-cafe-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 174 m - [Ko-I Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ko-i-cafe-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 178 m - [Landing Zone Cafe & Gelato](https://www.chch.live/business/landing-zone-cafe-gelato-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 202 m - [Dispense Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/dispense-espresso-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 207 m - [Columbus Coffee - Mitre 10 Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/columbus-coffee-mitre-10-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 240 m - [Every one in Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-ferrymead) ## Also in Ferrymead - [Ferrymead Medical Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/ferrymead-medical-centre-ferrymead-2), Doctors & clinics, 36 m - [Gre3n Superfood Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/gre3n-superfood-ferrymead), Fast food, 40 m - [The Vagabond Chefs](https://www.chch.live/business/the-vagabond-chefs-ferrymead), Restaurants, 40 m - [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-ferrymead), Bottle stores, 42 m - [Kauri Clothing](https://www.chch.live/business/kauri-clothing-ferrymead), Clothing, 43 m - [Pizza Republic - Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-republic-ferrymead), Restaurants, 54 m - [Dubba Deluxe](https://www.chch.live/business/dubba-deluxe-ferrymead), Restaurants, 56 m - [Winnie Bagoes Restaurant and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/winnie-bagoes-restaurant-and-bar-ferrymead), Restaurants, 64 m - [The Bottle-O Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bottle-o-ferrymead), Bottle stores, 68 m - [ANZ](https://www.chch.live/business/anz-ferrymead), Banks, 70 m - [Every kind of business in Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.9** on Google, 130 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway · breakfast · brunch · lunch. > The restaurant’s décor was very nice and created a comfortable atmosphere for enjoying a meal. The service was great. The food was a bit hit and miss. The Persian-Style Chicken Tahchin had a wonderfully crispy rice crust, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. However, it lacked flavour from the seasoning within the dish. The Kashk Bademjan was enjoyable, particularly the eggplant, although I wasn’t sure the slaw paired well with it. The bread/naan was also somewhat disappointing. The teapot was beautiful, but the tea tasted as though it had been made from a tea bag., Hannah Zhang, 4 months ago > Such a unique and delicious dining experience! From the moment you walk in, the place feels so warm, friendly, and welcoming , almost like being invited into someone’s home. The atmosphere is cosy and comforting, and you can truly feel the love and care that goes into preparing the food. Every dish was subtle yet incredibly flavourful, with beautiful balanced flavours that made every bite memorable. Since it was our first time trying this cuisine, we really appreciated the kind and thoughtful suggestions from the staff. They were so patient, helpful, and genuinely passionate about the food., Sharon D'souza, 4 months ago > I think it’s a family/women run business, such a pleasant calm atmosphere. The Persian tea is worth thousand dollars, saffron flavour is truly amazing, alongside the dates with tahini drizzle. and the snacks I ordered with it were delicious. I was craving some bold pistachio flavours with real pistachios and they delivered it. A must-visit restaurant especially when you just finished the Christchurch Coastal Pathway walk., TÜBA, 2 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5563161&lon=172.6988457) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5563161,172.6988457,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=A%20Cup%20of%20Rest) - [Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13607261701), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is A Cup of Rest?** A Persian café in Ferrymead, Christchurch. **Where is A Cup of Rest?** 5/987 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, on [Ferry Road](https://www.chch.live/street/ferrymead/ferry-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5563161,172.6988457,17) **Is A Cup of Rest still trading?** On OpenStreetMap. **How do you contact A Cup of Rest?** its [website](https://linktr.ee/Cupofrest). **What other cafés are near A Cup of Rest?** [Del Mar](https://www.chch.live/business/del-mar-ferrymead) (35 m), [Espresso Car Wash Cafe Ferrymead](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-car-wash-cafe-ferrymead) (103 m), [Daily Bagel Plus](https://www.chch.live/business/daily-bagel-plus-ferrymead) (155 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near A Cup of Rest?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/ferrymead/987-ferry-road) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [T Sushi](https://www.chch.live/business/t-sushi-ferrymead) (12 m); the Ferry Rd near Waterman Pl bus stop is 50 m away: routes 3, 140, 155; a cycle lane passes within 51 m; nearest park: [Ferry Esplanade Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1321-ferry-esplanade-reserve) (149 m). **What stood where A Cup of Rest is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5563161&lon=172.6988457) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/a-cup-of-rest-ferrymead Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/ferrymead