# The Herb Centre Cafe, Christchurch Central City

The Herb Centre Cafe is a café at 223 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch, inside the Kilmore-Barbadoes commercial centre.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Herb%20Centre%20Cafe%2C%20223%20Kilmore%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.theherbcentre.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Herb%20Centre%20Cafe%2C%20223%20Kilmore%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%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: 03 365 3011.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](<https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=the-herb-centre-cafe-christchurch-central-city&source=owner>).

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Gloucester St near Barbadoes St, route 5, route 7) is 370 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 286 m away. The address’s own page keeps 3 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 and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- As published: `Mo 09:00-17:30, Tu 09:00-17:30, We 09:00-17:30, Th 09:00-17:30, Fr 09:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-16:00,`

_Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 223 Kilmore Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 365 3011 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.theherbcentre.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_

## In its own listing

This café offers a range of delicious, nutritious and fresh seasonal food and beverages, freshly made in their own café kitchen. Gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free options means there is something for everyone. On sunny days relax outdoors on the verandah or in the herb garden. As well as a cafe, this building also houses a herb centre clinic and dispensary / health store.

_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:** Neighbourhood centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Kilmore-Barbadoes, local centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [223 Kilmore Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/223-kilmore-street), 3 reports on file


## The reports nearby
3,369 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9090553), [344 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/344-oxford-terrace)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9071538), Madras St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9061387), [243 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/243-kilmore-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9061177), [82 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/82-chester-street-east)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9049407), [100 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/100-chester-street-east)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9049397), [98 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/98-chester-street-east)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9049388), [100 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/100-chester-street-east)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9039769), [360 Barbadoes St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/360-barbadoes-street)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9039750), [228 Kilmore St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/228-kilmore-street)
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/9039417), [377 Barbadoes St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/377-barbadoes-street)
- [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9036973), 326–344 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9036760), [140 Chester Street East, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/140-chester-street-east)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Gloucester St near Barbadoes St, 370 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Gloucester St near Barbadoes St, 388 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland Off-street parking, 286 m (36 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Kilmore Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/kilmore-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Herb%20Centre%20Cafe%2C%20223%20Kilmore%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52646543131051,172.64519789582974)

## Nearby

- [Piko Whole Foods](https://www.chch.live/business/piko-whole-foods-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 19 m
- [Piko Wholefoods](https://www.chch.live/business/piko-wholefoods-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 26 m
- [Street Bowls Vegan & GF Food Truck](https://www.chch.live/business/street-bowls-vegan-gf-food-truck-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 41 m
- [Foley Towers](https://www.chch.live/business/foley-towers-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 47 m
- [Make Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/make-collective-christchurch-central-city), Business, 51 m
- [Golden Blade Barbers](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-blade-barbers-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 55 m
- [Fire Fighters Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/949-fire-fighters-reserve), park, 173 m
- [Cambridge Green](https://www.chch.live/park/1025-cambridge-green), park, 213 m
- [Cambridge Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1495-cambridge-reserve), park, 247 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

- [Boteco](https://www.chch.live/business/boteco-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 79 m
- [Pillars Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/pillars-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 207 m
- [Beat Street](https://www.chch.live/business/beat-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 245 m
- [Kea Coffee Cafe Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/kea-coffee-cafe-cart-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 382 m
- [Little Poms](https://www.chch.live/business/little-poms-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 389 m
- [Coco Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/coco-espresso-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 511 m
- [Child Sister](https://www.chch.live/business/child-sister-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 551 m
- [Co Co Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/co-co-espresso-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 590 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Heritage Psychology](https://www.chch.live/business/heritage-psychology-christchurch-central-city), Counsellors & psychologists, 60 m
- [Jatt Cuts](https://www.chch.live/business/jatt-cuts-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 72 m
- [Indah](https://www.chch.live/business/indah-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 75 m
- [Boteco Cafe & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/boteco-cafe-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 78 m
- [Advanced Ceramics](https://www.chch.live/business/advanced-ceramics-christchurch-central-city), Dentists, 109 m
- [Christchurch Bridge Club](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bridge-club-christchurch-central-city), Clubs, 181 m
- [Chester Street Backpackers](https://www.chch.live/business/chester-street-backpackers-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 209 m
- [Armagh Automotive](https://www.chch.live/business/armagh-automotive-christchurch-central-city), Car repair, 278 m
- [Fox and Associates](https://www.chch.live/business/fox-and-associates-christchurch-central-city), Surveyors, 292 m
- [South Architects](https://www.chch.live/business/south-architects-christchurch-central-city), Architects, 299 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=-43.52646543131051&lon=172.64519789582974)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52646543131051,172.64519789582974,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Herb%20Centre%20Cafe)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Herb Centre Cafe?**

A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is The Herb Centre Cafe?**

223 Kilmore Street, Central City, on [Kilmore Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/kilmore-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52646543131051,172.64519789582974,17)

**Is The Herb Centre 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 The Herb Centre Cafe?**

phone [03 365 3011](tel:033653011) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.theherbcentre.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**When is The Herb Centre Cafe open?**

Mo 09:00-17:30, Tu 09:00-17:30, We 09:00-17:30, Th 09:00-17:30, Fr 09:00-17:30, Sa 10:00-16:00,, as its own website states.

**What other cafés are near The Herb Centre Cafe?**

[Boteco](https://www.chch.live/business/boteco-christchurch-central-city) (79 m), [Pillars Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/pillars-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (207 m), [Beat Street](https://www.chch.live/business/beat-street-christchurch-central-city) (245 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near The Herb Centre Cafe?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/223-kilmore-street) holds 3 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Piko Whole Foods](https://www.chch.live/business/piko-whole-foods-christchurch-central-city) (19 m); the Gloucester St near Barbadoes St bus stop is 370 m away: routes 5, 7; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Fire Fighters Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/949-fire-fighters-reserve) (173 m).

**What stood where The Herb Centre Cafe is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52646543131051&lon=172.64519789582974)

## 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)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-20

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