# Jamaica Blue, Riccarton

Jamaica Blue is a café at Westfield Riccarton Mall, 129 Riccarton Mall, Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Riccarton commercial centre.

[Call 03 348 2642](<tel:033482642>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Jamaica%20Blue%2C%20Westfield%20Riccarton%20Mall%2C%20129%20Riccarton%20Mall%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.jamaicablue.co.nz/stores/jamaica-blue-riccarton/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jamaica%20Blue%2C%20Westfield%20Riccarton%20Mall%2C%20129%20Riccarton%20Mall%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

## About, in one paragraph

On the record it offers takeaway. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Westfield Riccarton, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 118 m away; a cycle lane passes within 121 m.

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

## Opening hours

- Monday – Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
- Thursday – Friday: 9 am to 9 pm
- Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Westfield Riccarton Mall, 129 Riccarton Mall _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés, Coffee shop _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** 03 348 2642 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.jamaicablue.co.nz/stores/jamaica-blue-riccarton/ _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Services:** Takeaway _(OpenStreetMap)_

## In its own listing

In Jamaica, there is a saying "wan wan coco ful baskit" (one one coco, full basket) - it means that if you slow down, stop rushing & take your time, you will achieve your goal. At Jamaica Blue, they couldn't agree more. They believe that everybody should take a little time out of their day to recharge, relax & reflect. Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 6pm, Thursday 9.30am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm

_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:** Town centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Riccarton, district centre _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
1,289 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124972), [112 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/112-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124957), [111 riccarton road, Rotherham Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/111-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124917), [111 riccarton road, Rotherham Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/111-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124824), [1/110 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/1-110-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124809), [124 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/124-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124784), [122 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124777), [116 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/116-riccarton-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124668), [150 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/150-riccarton-road)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9121157), [145 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/145-riccarton-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9086891), [65A Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/65a-peverel-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9086859), [91 Matipo Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/91-matipo-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9048045), [91 Matipo Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/91-matipo-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 118 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 202 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Matipo St near Maxwell St, 223 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 121 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Jamaica%20Blue%2C%20Westfield%20Riccarton%20Mall%2C%20129%20Riccarton%20Mall%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5310476,172.5977827)

## Nearby

- [Pascoes the Jewellers](https://www.chch.live/business/pascoes-the-jewellers-riccarton), Jewellery, 13 m
- [Michael Hill](https://www.chch.live/business/michael-hill-riccarton), Jewellery, 16 m
- [Glassons](https://www.chch.live/business/glassons-riccarton), Clothing, 20 m
- [NZ Artisan](https://www.chch.live/business/nz-artisan-riccarton), Art, 20 m
- [Pandora](https://www.chch.live/business/pandora-riccarton), Jewellery, 22 m
- [Lovisa](https://www.chch.live/business/lovisa-riccarton), Beauty, 23 m
- [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve), park, 394 m
- [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/park/1543-riccarton-bush), park, 451 m
- [Picton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1007-picton-reserve), park, 550 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._
- [Riccarton Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-13), Service centre, 325 m

## The nearest other cafés

- [Illy Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/illy-espresso-bar-riccarton), Riccarton, 53 m
- [Muffin Break Westfield Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/muffin-break-westfield-riccarton), Riccarton, 86 m
- [Columbus Coffee](https://www.chch.live/business/columbus-coffee-riccarton), Riccarton, 106 m
- [Amici's Italian Deli & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/amici-s-italian-deli-cafe-riccarton), Riccarton, 113 m
- [Starbucks](https://www.chch.live/business/starbucks-riccarton), Riccarton, 204 m
- [Park Ranger](https://www.chch.live/business/park-ranger-riccarton), Riccarton, 210 m
- [Drexel's Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/drexel-s-restaurant-riccarton), Riccarton, 232 m
- [Gloria Jeans Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/gloria-jeans-riccarton), Riccarton, 232 m
- [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-riccarton)

## Also in Riccarton

- [MAC Cosmetics](https://www.chch.live/business/mac-cosmetics-riccarton), Cosmetics, 24 m
- [Jacqui E](https://www.chch.live/business/jacqui-e-riccarton), Clothing, 25 m
- [Looksmart Alterations](https://www.chch.live/business/looksmart-alterations-riccarton), Tailors, 25 m
- [McDonalds Westfield Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/mcdonalds-westfield-riccarton), Fast food, 25 m
- [Westfield Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/westfield-riccarton), Malls, 27 m
- [Just Jeans](https://www.chch.live/business/just-jeans-riccarton), Clothing, 28 m
- [Strandbags](https://www.chch.live/business/strandbags-riccarton), Bag, 29 m
- [Just Cuts](https://www.chch.live/business/just-cuts-riccarton), Hairdressers, 30 m
- [Portmans](https://www.chch.live/business/portmans-riccarton), Clothing, 30 m
- [Shamiana Indian - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/shamiana-indian-riccarton), Fast food, 30 m
- [Every kind of business in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5310476&lon=172.5977827)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5310476,172.5977827,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Jamaica%20Blue)
- [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1362135764), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Jamaica Blue?**

A café in Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is Jamaica Blue?**

Westfield Riccarton Mall, 129 Riccarton Mall, Riccarton. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5310476,172.5977827,17)

**Is Jamaica Blue still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

**How do you contact Jamaica Blue?**

phone [03 348 2642](tel:033482642) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.jamaicablue.co.nz/stores/jamaica-blue-riccarton/).

**When is Jamaica Blue open?**

Monday – Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm; Thursday – Friday: 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other cafés are near Jamaica Blue?**

[Illy Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/illy-espresso-bar-riccarton) (53 m), [Muffin Break Westfield Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/muffin-break-westfield-riccarton) (86 m), [Columbus Coffee](https://www.chch.live/business/columbus-coffee-riccarton) (106 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Jamaica Blue?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Pascoes the Jewellers](https://www.chch.live/business/pascoes-the-jewellers-riccarton) (13 m); the Westfield Riccarton bus stop is 118 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oc; a cycle lane passes within 121 m; nearest park: [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve) (394 m).

**What stood where Jamaica Blue is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5310476&lon=172.5977827)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- 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)
- Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0)
- 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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