# Civil Servant Cafe, Christchurch Central City Civil Servant Cafe is a café in Christchurch Central City. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers outdoor seating, wi-fi. It opens Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, typically 7 am to 3 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 69 m away; a shared path passes within 104 m; council off-street parking (680 spaces) is 86 m away. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Friday: 7 am to 3 pm - Saturday – Sunday: Closed _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Services:** Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC100159.1:** Hazardous Storage, held by Ngai Tahu Limited & Civic Building Limited, to 14 Oct 2044, 11 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - **Consent CRC100158:** Large Scale Burner, held by Ngai Tahu Limited & Civic Building Limited, to 17 Sept 2044, 14 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll ## The reports nearby 5,520 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 traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9126526), [131 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/131-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126512), [71 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9125570), [159 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-oxford-terrace) - [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 fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9123981), [326 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/326-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9101398), [45 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/45-gloucester-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9089850), 324–336 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9084452), [60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cashel-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9070847), [48 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-boulevard) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 69 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 80 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 360 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 104 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, West End car park building, 86 m (680 spaces, 14 mobility, 20 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Civil%20Servant%20Cafe%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5316082,172.6316936) ## Nearby - [Christchurch Municipal Officers Association](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-municipal-officers-association-christchurch-central-city), Clubs, 4 m - [Christchurch City Council](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-city-council-christchurch-central-city), Townhall, 8 m - [Anthony Harper](https://www.chch.live/business/anthony-harper-christchurch-central-city), Lawyers, 45 m - [The Kitchen Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kitchen-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 57 m - [Jacobs](https://www.chch.live/business/jacobs-christchurch-central-city), Company, 58 m - [Everyday Dose](https://www.chch.live/business/everyday-dose-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 61 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 164 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 210 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 242 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._ - [Civic Offices](https://www.chch.live/facility/council-office-8), Council office, 19 m ## The nearest other cafés - [The Kitchen Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kitchen-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 57 m - [Everyday Dose](https://www.chch.live/business/everyday-dose-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 61 m - [Doubles](https://www.chch.live/business/doubles-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 62 m - [Curator’s Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-deli-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 125 m - [The Lucky Cup](https://www.chch.live/business/the-lucky-cup-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 140 m - [Westend Stories](https://www.chch.live/business/westend-stories-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 164 m - [Lux Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/lux-espresso-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 176 m - [Honest Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/honest-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 184 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Canterbury Club](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-club-christchurch-central-city), Clubs, 61 m - [Moriarty Dental](https://www.chch.live/business/moriarty-dental-christchurch-central-city), Business, 74 m - [Rent Right Property Management](https://www.chch.live/business/rent-right-property-management-christchurch-central-city), Business, 75 m - [Ashley and Martin](https://www.chch.live/business/ashley-and-martin-christchurch-central-city), Centre, 76 m - [NMG Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/nmg-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 80 m - [Ministry of Health](https://www.chch.live/business/ministry-of-health-christchurch-central-city), Government, 86 m - [Fiddlesticks](https://www.chch.live/business/fiddlesticks-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 95 m - [Inati](https://www.chch.live/business/inati-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 97 m - [Koha Fitness and Health Club](https://www.chch.live/business/koha-fitness-and-health-club-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 106 m - [The Thirsty Peacock](https://www.chch.live/business/the-thirsty-peacock-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 107 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.9** on Google, 9 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · takeaway. > Working at Council has meant I’ve become very familiar with this café, and it’s definitely in my top 3 cafés in Christchurch. I honestly haven’t had a bad meal here yet! For breakfast, I highly recommend the divine oats. For lunch, you can’t go wrong with anything from the cabinet—excellent salads and wraps. (Although I should mention the beef salad I had today could have come with a warning label… it definitely added a some spice to my Friday - not complaining!) Great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and consistently great service. And finally—treat yourself, their slices are delicious… just be, Cindy Morrison, 5 months ago > Civil Servant Cafe, tucked inside the Christchurch City Council building at Hereford Street, is a hidden spot that I recently stumbled upon during my coffee adventures. Despite its busy location, this gem offers a cozy retreat for coffee lovers and business/office goers. I ordered a large flatwhite, hoping for a much-needed caffeine boost, and the barista delivered beautifully. Made with Embassy coffee beans, the flatwhite was smoky and strong, just the way I like it. I finished it off in five minutes while wandering around the council lobby, enjoying every sip. The cafe itself is a busy but, Alex Li, a year ago > Great cafe, friendly staff, clean and tidy, Mansour, 5 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5316082&lon=172.6316936) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5316082,172.6316936,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Civil%20Servant%20Cafe) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4733125322), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Civil Servant Cafe?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Civil Servant Cafe?** Somewhere in Christchurch Central City, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5316082,172.6316936,17) **Is Civil Servant Cafe still trading?** On OpenStreetMap. **When is Civil Servant Cafe open?** Monday – Friday: 7 am to 3 pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other cafés are near Civil Servant Cafe?** [The Kitchen Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kitchen-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (57 m), [Everyday Dose](https://www.chch.live/business/everyday-dose-christchurch-central-city) (61 m), [Doubles](https://www.chch.live/business/doubles-christchurch-central-city) (62 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Civil Servant Cafe?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Christchurch Municipal Officers Association](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-municipal-officers-association-christchurch-central-city) (4 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 69 m away: route 8; a shared path passes within 104 m; nearest park: [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve) (164 m). **What stood where Civil Servant Cafe is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5316082&lon=172.6316936) ## 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) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (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 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/civil-servant-cafe-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city