# Raku Coffee Co, Northcote

Raku Coffee Co is a café at 102 Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Raku%20Coffee%20Co%2C%20102%20Sawyers%20Arms%20Road%2C%20Northcote%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raku%20Coffee%20Co%2C%20102%20Sawyers%20Arms%20Road%2C%20Northcote%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: 03 352 0200.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Cavendish Rd near Northcote Rd, route 107) is 383 m away; a shared path on the Northern Line route passes within 67 m. 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:** 102 Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 352 0200 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://rakucoffee.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

A new modern cafe with a great friendly atmosphere.

_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:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [102 Sawyers Arms Road](https://www.chch.live/northcote/102-sawyers-arms-road), indicative valuation, zones and what stood there


## The reports nearby
429 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9049884), [97 Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/97-sawyers-arms-road)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9049387), Papanui Domain Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9049374), Papanui Domain Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9049365), Papanui Domain Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8976256), [9 Phoenix Lane, Papanui, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/9-phoenix-lane)
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8959702), Prudhoe Lane, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand
- [Damaged Road](https://www.chch.live/report/8849225), [5 Prudhoe Ln, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/5-prudhoe-lane)
- [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8829990), [124 Sawyers Arms Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/124-sawyers-arms-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8748860), [6 Virgil Pl, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/6-virgil-place)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/8743803), [1A Phoenix Ln, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/1a-phoenix-lane)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/8741326), [25B La Perouse Place, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/25b-la-perouse-place)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8719695), [25B La Perouse Place, Northcote, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/northcote/25b-la-perouse-place)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Cavendish Rd near Northcote Rd, 383 m (routes 107) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Cavendish Rd near Northcote Rd, 383 m (routes 107) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Northcote Rd near Uxbridge St, 409 m (routes 107) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, Northern Line route, 67 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Sawyers Arms Road](https://www.chch.live/street/northcote/sawyers-arms-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Raku%20Coffee%20Co%2C%20102%20Sawyers%20Arms%20Road%2C%20Northcote%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.48704746868238,172.60529125085625)

## Nearby

- [Ray K's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ray-k-s-cafe-northcote), Cafés, 0 m
- [Big Papa's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/big-papa-s-kitchen-northcote), Cafés, 54 m
- [Bolle Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/bolle-outlet-store-northcote), Clothing, 111 m
- [Macpac](https://www.chch.live/business/macpac-northcote), Outdoor gear, 295 m
- [Supercheap Auto](https://www.chch.live/business/supercheap-auto-northcote), Car parts, 297 m
- [Harvey Norman](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-northcote), Department stores, 312 m
- [Papanui Domain](https://www.chch.live/park/1775-papanui-domain), Sports ground, 184 m
- [Craighead Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1424-craighead-reserve), park, 268 m
- [Morrison Avenue Bowling Club](https://www.chch.live/park/1493-morrison-avenue-bowling-club), park, 366 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 cafés

- [Ray K's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ray-k-s-cafe-northcote), Northcote, 0 m
- [Big Papa's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/big-papa-s-kitchen-northcote), Northcote, 54 m
- [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-papanui), Papanui, 481 m
- [Coffee Culture - Northlink](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-northlink-northcote), Northcote, 527 m
- [Robert Harris Cafe Northlands](https://www.chch.live/business/robert-harris-cafe-northlands-papanui), Papanui, 560 m
- [Gong Cha](https://www.chch.live/business/gong-cha-northcote), Northcote, 662 m
- [Nando's at Langdon's Quarter - Northlands](https://www.chch.live/business/nando-s-at-langdon-s-quarter-northlands-northcote), Northcote, 675 m
- [Illy Espresso Bar - Northlands](https://www.chch.live/business/illy-espresso-bar-northlands-northcote), Northcote, 679 m
- [Every one in Northcote](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-northcote)

## Also in Northcote

- [Number One Shoes](https://www.chch.live/business/number-one-shoes-northcote), Shoes, 332 m
- [Morrison Avenue Bowling Club](https://www.chch.live/business/morrison-avenue-bowling-club-northcote), Clubs, 350 m
- [Harvey Norman Christchurch Appliance Outlet - Northlink Shopping Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-christchurch-appliance-outlet-northlink-shopping-centre-northcote), Clothing, 363 m
- [Rebel Sport](https://www.chch.live/business/rebel-sport-northcote), Sports shops, 366 m
- [Papanui Leagues Club](https://www.chch.live/business/papanui-leagues-club-northcote), Clubs, 373 m
- [Briscoes](https://www.chch.live/business/briscoes-northcote), Houseware, 407 m
- [Verkerks Traditional European Smallgoods](https://www.chch.live/business/verkerks-traditional-european-smallgoods-northcote), Clothing, 411 m
- [Look Sharp Store](https://www.chch.live/business/look-sharp-store-northcote), Clothing, 446 m
- [Mountain Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mountain-warehouse-northcote), Outdoor gear, 465 m
- [Postie](https://www.chch.live/business/postie-northcote), Clothing, 482 m
- [Every kind of business in Northcote](https://www.chch.live/northcote#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.48704746868238&lon=172.60529125085625)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.48704746868238,172.60529125085625,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Raku%20Coffee%20Co)
- [Northcote](https://www.chch.live/northcote), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Raku Coffee Co?**

A café in Northcote, Christchurch.

**Where is Raku Coffee Co?**

102 Sawyers Arms Road, Northcote, on [Sawyers Arms Road](https://www.chch.live/street/northcote/sawyers-arms-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.48704746868238,172.60529125085625,17)

**Is Raku Coffee Co 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 Raku Coffee Co?**

phone [03 352 0200](tel:033520200) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://rakucoffee.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near Raku Coffee Co?**

[Ray K's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ray-k-s-cafe-northcote) (0 m), [Big Papa's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/big-papa-s-kitchen-northcote) (54 m), [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-papanui) (481 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Raku Coffee Co?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/northcote/102-sawyers-arms-road) covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Ray K's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ray-k-s-cafe-northcote) (0 m); the Cavendish Rd near Northcote Rd bus stop is 383 m away: route 107; a shared path on the Northern Line route passes within 67 m; nearest park: [Papanui Domain](https://www.chch.live/park/1775-papanui-domain) (184 m).

**What stood where Raku Coffee Co is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.48704746868238&lon=172.60529125085625)

## 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)
- 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

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