# Lil’ Ruby, Christchurch Central City Lil’ Ruby is a café at 75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 021 163 5374]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph It opens Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, typically 7 am to 3 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Platform C), route 3, route 5, route 29) is 46 m away; a shared path passes within 75 m; council off-street parking (645 spaces) is 10 m away. The address’s own page keeps 18 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Friday: 7 am, 3 pm - Saturday – Sunday: Closed _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 021 163 5374 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/lilrubyespresso/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/lilrubyespresso/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Services:** No outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ ## In its own listing Located at the entrance of Fresh Choice Central, Lil Ruby's is a great spot for grabbing that coffee or bite to eat on the go. _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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [75 Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/75-lichfield-street), 18 reports on file ## What stood on Lichfield Street [1870, Early Colombo Street crossing Lichfield Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4135) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Cactus Outdoor, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 5,761 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/9082607), [216 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/216-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082601), [160 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/160-cashel-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9076150), [50 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-lichfield-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9070296), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066897), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066878), [129 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/129-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066872), [134 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/134-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057502), [115 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-cashel-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9053409), [119 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9039380), [680 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/680-colombo-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9036740), [144 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/144-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9035883), [711 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/711-colombo-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform C), 46 m (routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 50 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform D), 57 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 75 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, The Crossing car park building, 10 m (645 spaces, 13 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Lil%E2%80%99%20Ruby%2C%2075%20Lichfield%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5340532,172.6376305) ## Nearby - [Flight Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/flight-centre-christchurch-central-city), Business, 5 m - [Espresso Car Wash](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-car-wash-christchurch-central-city), Business, 7 m - [Fresh Choice City Market](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-choice-city-market-christchurch-central-city), Supermarkets, 9 m - [Kess Hair and Beauty](https://www.chch.live/business/kess-hair-and-beauty-christchurch-central-city), Beauty, 9 m - [Quick Fit Alterations](https://www.chch.live/business/quick-fit-alterations-christchurch-central-city), Tailors, 13 m - [Cellopod](https://www.chch.live/business/cellopod-christchurch-central-city), Phone shops, 16 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 120 m - [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 140 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 193 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._ - [Triangle](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-33), Car park, 147 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Black and White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-3), Christchurch Central City, 37 m - [Green](https://www.chch.live/business/green-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 42 m - [Gong cha](https://www.chch.live/business/gong-cha-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 56 m - [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 62 m - [Pilgrim](https://www.chch.live/business/pilgrim-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 66 m - [Muffin Break](https://www.chch.live/business/muffin-break-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 76 m - [Akin](https://www.chch.live/business/akin-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 91 m - [Joes Garage - EntX](https://www.chch.live/business/joes-garage-entx-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 110 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [FreshChoice](https://www.chch.live/business/freshchoice-christchurch-central-city), Supermarkets, 19 m - [The Gift Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-gift-shop-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 22 m - [Stirling Women](https://www.chch.live/business/stirling-women-christchurch-central-city), Business, 24 m - [OPSM](https://www.chch.live/business/opsm-christchurch-central-city), Opticians, 25 m - [Espresso Carwash](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-carwash-christchurch-central-city), Car washes, 36 m - [ProfessioNail](https://www.chch.live/business/professionail-christchurch-central-city), Cosmetics, 36 m - [Juliette Hogan](https://www.chch.live/business/juliette-hogan-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 37 m - [Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/ruby-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 37 m - [Colony](https://www.chch.live/business/colony-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 39 m - [Lo-Fi Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/lo-fi-burgers-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 43 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=-43.5340532&lon=172.6376305) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5340532,172.6376305,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Lil%E2%80%99%20Ruby) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1051223211), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Lil’ Ruby?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Lil’ Ruby?** 75 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5340532,172.6376305,17) **Is Lil’ Ruby still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Lil’ Ruby?** phone [021 163 5374](tel:0211635374) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/lilrubyespresso/). **When is Lil’ Ruby open?** Monday – Friday: 7 am, 3 pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other cafés are near Lil’ Ruby?** [Black and White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-3) (37 m), [Green](https://www.chch.live/business/green-christchurch-central-city) (42 m), [Gong cha](https://www.chch.live/business/gong-cha-christchurch-central-city) (56 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Lil’ Ruby?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/75-lichfield-street) holds 18 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Flight Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/flight-centre-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the Bus Interchange (Platform C) bus stop is 46 m away: routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86; a shared path passes within 75 m; nearest park: [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles) (120 m). **What stood where Lil’ Ruby is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5340532&lon=172.6376305) ## 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) - 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 2026-10-17 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/lil-ruby-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city