# Bean at the Y, Christchurch Central City

Bean at the Y is a café at YMCA Building, 12 Hereford St, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bean%20at%20the%20Y%2C%20YMCA%20Building%2C%2012%20Hereford%20St%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bean%20at%20the%20Y%2C%20YMCA%20Building%2C%2012%20Hereford%20St%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 366 0689.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 208 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 71 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 173 m away. The address’s own page keeps 43 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** YMCA Building, 12 Hereford St, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 366 0689 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

The perfect combination great coffee, food & hospitality. Offering a delicious range of snacks & meals to tantalise your tastebuds. Open 7 days

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Residential Visitor Accommodation Zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [12 Hereford Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/12-hereford-street), 43 reports on file


## The reports nearby
3,244 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9133904), Whakatata House 44 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113873), [4 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-oxford-terrace)
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9100915), [2 Cambridge Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9062190), [28 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-street)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052636), [20 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-cashel-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 208 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 212 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 235 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, 71 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 173 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_
- [Hereford St](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/hereford-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Bean%20at%20the%20Y%2C%20YMCA%20Building%2C%2012%20Hereford%20St%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.532241047371095,172.62840841975776)

## Nearby

- [The Observatory Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 42 m
- [Hotel Give](https://www.chch.live/business/hotel-give-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 45 m
- [Airstream Icecream](https://www.chch.live/business/airstream-icecream-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 47 m
- [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 49 m
- [Duo](https://www.chch.live/business/duo-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 51 m
- [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 64 m
- [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 391 m
- [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 403 m
- [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 404 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._
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 192 m

## The nearest other cafés

- [The Kind Foundation](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 71 m
- [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 119 m
- [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 170 m
- [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 179 m
- [Curator’s Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-deli-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 191 m
- [The Lucky Cup](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lucky-cup-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 216 m
- [Grizzly](https://www.chch.live/business/grizzly-christchurch-central-city-2), Christchurch Central City, 245 m
- [Made Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/made-espresso-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 250 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 69 m
- [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 73 m
- [Doctors on Cashel](https://www.chch.live/business/doctors-on-cashel-christchurch-central-city), Doctors & clinics, 79 m
- [The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-at-the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 81 m
- [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 82 m
- [The Free Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-free-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 97 m
- [The Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Arts Centre, 99 m
- [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 102 m
- [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city), Business, 103 m
- [Frances Nation](https://www.chch.live/business/frances-nation-christchurch-central-city), Business, 103 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.532241047371095&lon=172.62840841975776)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.532241047371095,172.62840841975776,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Bean%20at%20the%20Y)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Bean at the Y?**

A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Bean at the Y?**

YMCA Building, 12 Hereford St, Central City, on [Hereford St](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/hereford-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.532241047371095,172.62840841975776,17)

**Is Bean at the Y still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Bean at the Y?**

phone [03 366 0689](tel:033660689) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near Bean at the Y?**

[The Kind Foundation](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-christchurch-central-city) (71 m), [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (119 m), [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (170 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Bean at the Y?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/12-hereford-street) holds 43 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [The Observatory Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city) (42 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 208 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 71 m; nearest park: [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve) (391 m).

**What stood where Bean at the Y is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.532241047371095&lon=172.62840841975776)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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