# Staff Only cafe, Christchurch Central City

Staff Only cafe is a café at 399 Montreal Street, Christchurch, Christchurch Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Staff%20Only%20cafe%2C%20399%20Montreal%20Street%2C%20Christchurch%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/staffonlyclub/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Staff%20Only%20cafe%2C%20399%20Montreal%20Street%2C%20Christchurch%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.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Salisbury St near Victoria St, route 1, route 29, route 95) is 145 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 23 m away. The address’s own page keeps 8 council reports on file. 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:** 399 Montreal Street, Christchurch _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/staffonlyclub/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

This awesome cafe has amazing bagels and supreme coffee on offer. The location is hidden on their facebook page and is described as "through the grey door" Luckily we found the location for you!

_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:** [399 Montreal Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/399-montreal-street), 8 reports on file


## The reports nearby
1,588 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/9127385), [78 Park Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/78-park-terrace)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9125826), [419 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/419-montreal-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9100059), [82A Park Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/82a-park-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9066305), [382 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/382-montreal-street)
- [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052981), [149B Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/149b-victoria-street)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9037702), [8 Dublin Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-dublin-street)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9032408), [26 Salisbury St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/26-salisbury-street)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9032237), [18 Salisbury St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/18-salisbury-street)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9019305), 29–31 Salisbury St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9019293), [44 Salisbury St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/44-salisbury-street)
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/8999506), Victoria Dental Centre Tower Building, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8975577), [167 Victoria St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/167-victoria-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Salisbury St near Victoria St, 145 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Victoria St near Dorset St, 204 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Bealey Ave, 221 m (routes 1, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 23 m (20 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Montreal Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/montreal-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Staff%20Only%20cafe%2C%20399%20Montreal%20Street%2C%20Christchurch%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52334499484582,172.63042697078234)

## Nearby

- [Pinot & Picasso](https://www.chch.live/business/pinot-picasso-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 2 m
- [Boo's](https://www.chch.live/business/boo-s-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 11 m
- [Blax Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/blax-espresso-bar-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 28 m
- [Boo Radley's](https://www.chch.live/business/boo-radley-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 28 m
- [Beercycle](https://www.chch.live/business/beercycle-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 35 m
- [Little Neighbourhood Garden Bar & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/little-neighbourhood-garden-bar-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 37 m
- [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve), park, 284 m
- [Victoria Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1836-victoria-triangles), park, 308 m
- [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 490 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._
- [Aldersgate](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-32), Car park, 565 m

## The nearest other cafés

- [Blax Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/blax-espresso-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 28 m
- [Posh Porridge](https://www.chch.live/business/posh-porridge-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 45 m
- [Mayfair Luxury Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/mayfair-luxury-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 166 m
- [Vic's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vic-s-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 172 m
- [Procopé Coffee House Victoria Street](https://www.chch.live/business/procope-coffee-house-victoria-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 221 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 241 m
- [Okioki by Great Pastry Co.](https://www.chch.live/business/okioki-by-great-pastry-co-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 277 m
- [Noki Coffee & Egg](https://www.chch.live/business/noki-coffee-egg-merivale), Merivale, 376 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Total Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/total-fitness-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 46 m
- [Portofino Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/portofino-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 47 m
- [Verizon Connect](https://www.chch.live/business/verizon-connect-christchurch-central-city), Company, 48 m
- [Diner 66](https://www.chch.live/business/diner-66-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 51 m
- [Coffee Traders](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-traders-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 58 m
- [The Dirty Land](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dirty-land-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 59 m
- [Giovanni's](https://www.chch.live/business/giovanni-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 62 m
- [The 013 Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-013-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 62 m
- [Mexicano's](https://www.chch.live/business/mexicano-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 63 m
- [Closed: Red Light District](https://www.chch.live/business/closed-red-light-district-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 68 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=-43.52334499484582&lon=172.63042697078234)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52334499484582,172.63042697078234,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Staff%20Only%20cafe)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Staff Only cafe?**

A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Staff Only cafe?**

399 Montreal Street, Christchurch, Christchurch Central City, on [Montreal Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/montreal-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52334499484582,172.63042697078234,17)

**Is Staff Only cafe 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 Staff Only cafe?**

its [website](https://www.facebook.com/staffonlyclub/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near Staff Only cafe?**

[Blax Espresso Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/blax-espresso-bar-christchurch-central-city) (28 m), [Posh Porridge](https://www.chch.live/business/posh-porridge-christchurch-central-city) (45 m), [Mayfair Luxury Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/mayfair-luxury-hotel-christchurch-central-city) (166 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near Staff Only cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/399-montreal-street) holds 8 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Pinot & Picasso](https://www.chch.live/business/pinot-picasso-christchurch-central-city) (2 m); the Salisbury St near Victoria St bus stop is 145 m away: routes 1, 29, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Aldred Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1725-aldred-reserve) (284 m).

**What stood where Staff Only cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52334499484582&lon=172.63042697078234)

## 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)
- 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 2026-10-21

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