# Joe's Garage, Upper Riccarton Joe's Garage is a restaurant at 7 Leslie Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Bush Inn-Church Corner commercial centre. [Call 03 420 4420]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register, to 13 Nov 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Waimairi Rd near Bowen St, the Orbiter (anticlockwise)) is 96 m away; a cycle lane passes within 51 m. The address’s own page keeps 5 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Friday: 7 am to 9 pm - Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 9.30 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 7 Leslie Street, Christchurch 8041 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 420 4420 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.joes.co.nz/restaurants/christchurch-riccarton/, gone when last read 3 Oct 2026 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 2, expires 13 Nov 2027, held by RGV Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Joe's Garage has a reputation for being a classic NZ cafe, with quality affordable and generous offerings of food, understated industrial chic and top coffee (or beer!). This thriving student spot is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days, 7am-11pm _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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Bush Inn-Church Corner, large neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [7 Leslie Street](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/7-leslie-street), 5 reports on file ## The reports nearby 1,091 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9081790), [6 Brake St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/6-brake-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9077785), [55 Auburn Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/55-auburn-avenue) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9069345), [11 Leslie St, ????, ??? 8041, ???](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/11-leslie-street) - [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/9066555), [15 Leslie St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/15-leslie-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9033949), Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9024219), [8/380 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/8-380-riccarton-road) - [Bus Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8980339), 372–398 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8976433), [15 Bowen Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/15-bowen-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8967264), [42 Hanrahan Street, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/42-hanrahan-street) - [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8956755), Q4/364 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand - [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8946784), [374 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/374-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8935746), [8 Brake St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/8-brake-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Waimairi Rd near Bowen St, 96 m (routes Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Church Corner, 117 m (routes 5, 86, 100, 130, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Church Corner, 119 m (routes 5, 86, 100, 130, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 51 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Leslie Street](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/leslie-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Joe's%20Garage%2C%207%20Leslie%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5309438,172.5734471) ## Nearby - [Teasme Specialty Tea Shop - Church Corner](https://www.chch.live/business/teasme-specialty-tea-shop-church-corner-upper-riccarton), Delis, 26 m - [Canterbury SCL](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-scl-upper-riccarton), Laboratory, 38 m - [Red Bean Chinese Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/red-bean-chinese-bakery-upper-riccarton), Business, 39 m - [Jolly Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/jolly-chinese-restaurant-upper-riccarton), Restaurants, 45 m - [Westpac](https://www.chch.live/business/westpac-upper-riccarton), Banks, 45 m - [Fresco Fisheries](https://www.chch.live/business/fresco-fisheries-upper-riccarton), Fast food, 47 m - [Hansons Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1284-hansons-reserve), park, 330 m - [Auburn Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1771-auburn-reserve), park, 338 m - [Siska Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1191-siska-reserve), park, 504 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 restaurants - [Jolly Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/jolly-chinese-restaurant-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 45 m - [Yummy Chinese Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/yummy-chinese-cuisine-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 52 m - [Sakura Japanese Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/sakura-japanese-cuisine-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 63 m - [Spagalimis Pizza - Church Corner](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizza-church-corner-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 83 m - [Corner House Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/corner-house-restaurant-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 84 m - [Shanghai Street Dumplings](https://www.chch.live/business/shanghai-street-dumplings-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 84 m - [Thousand Islands Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/thousand-islands-eatery-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 88 m - [Smoke Shack - Bush Inn](https://www.chch.live/business/smoke-shack-bush-inn-upper-riccarton), Upper Riccarton, 95 m - [Every one in Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-upper-riccarton) ## Also in Upper Riccarton - [Avonhead Quality Meats](https://www.chch.live/business/avonhead-quality-meats-upper-riccarton), Butchers, 53 m - [Caroline Eve](https://www.chch.live/business/caroline-eve-upper-riccarton), Clothing, 57 m - [Wan Fang Souvenirs, Christchurch branch](https://www.chch.live/business/wan-fang-souvenirs-christchurch-branch-upper-riccarton), Gift shops, 57 m - [Teasme](https://www.chch.live/business/teasme-upper-riccarton), Tea, 62 m - [Church Corner Mall](https://www.chch.live/business/church-corner-mall-upper-riccarton), Malls, 64 m - [ZY Joy Limited](https://www.chch.live/business/zy-joy-limited-upper-riccarton), Grocery, 68 m - [Beijing Tong Ren Tang](https://www.chch.live/business/beijing-tong-ren-tang-upper-riccarton), Alternative, 70 m - [Anytime Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/anytime-fitness-upper-riccarton), Gyms & fitness, 72 m - [Small farmers market](https://www.chch.live/business/small-farmers-market-upper-riccarton), Marketplace, 72 m - [Patisserie Yagahi](https://www.chch.live/business/patisserie-yagahi-upper-riccarton), Bakeries, 74 m - [Every kind of business in Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.3** on Google, 1,291 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · beer · wine · breakfast · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > I have never tasted such a terrible Long Black. There was absolutely no crema on top when it was served, and the flavour of the coffee was extremely watery and weak, Sam, 3 months ago > Such a lovely place for catching up! They have so many delicious food and drinks, and we always come back here to unwind after work., Phimon Massage Manchester Street, 6 months ago > Meal was boring. Fish was very strong tasting. ( Like fish thats been in the freezer for awhile). I didnt eat it. Scattering of fries and half a plate of coleslaw. Just as well it was first table. Would have been absolutely guttered to have paid full price. Hubby loved the apple pudding., Mina Cullen, 2 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5309438&lon=172.5734471) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5309438,172.5734471,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Joe's%20Garage) - [Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/207133845), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Joe's Garage?** A restaurant in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. **Where is Joe's Garage?** 7 Leslie Street, Upper Riccarton, on [Leslie Street](https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/leslie-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5309438,172.5734471,17) **Is Joe's Garage still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 2 on the council’s register, to 13 Nov 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Joe's Garage?** phone [03 420 4420](tel:034204420) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.joes.co.nz/restaurants/christchurch-riccarton/). **When is Joe's Garage open?** Monday – Friday: 7 am to 9 pm; Saturday – Sunday: 8 am to 9.30 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other restaurants are near Joe's Garage?** [Jolly Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/jolly-chinese-restaurant-upper-riccarton) (45 m), [Yummy Chinese Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/yummy-chinese-cuisine-upper-riccarton) (52 m), [Sakura Japanese Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/sakura-japanese-cuisine-upper-riccarton) (63 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Joe's Garage?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/7-leslie-street) holds 5 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Teasme Specialty Tea Shop - Church Corner](https://www.chch.live/business/teasme-specialty-tea-shop-church-corner-upper-riccarton) (26 m); the Waimairi Rd near Bowen St bus stop is 96 m away: route Oa; a cycle lane passes within 51 m; nearest park: [Hansons Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1284-hansons-reserve) (330 m). **What stood where Joe's Garage is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5309438&lon=172.5734471) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - 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 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/joe-s-garage-upper-riccarton Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton