# The Pantry on Campus, Christchurch Central City

The Pantry on Campus is a café at Madras Street, Christchurch Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Pantry%20on%20Campus%2C%20Madras%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Pantry%20on%20Campus%2C%20Madras%20Street%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 (Madras St near Southwark St, route 8, route 84, route 85) is 55 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 68 m away. 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:** Madras Street _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.cpit.ac.nz/services-and-support/food-and-retail/the-pantry, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

The Pantry on Campus is Christchurch Polytechnic's Institute of Technology's cafe. Recently reopened the cafe is open to all and is run by students. Everything is reasonably priced (under $10). Open Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm (during term time)

_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:** Specific Purpose (Tertiary Education) _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
3,682 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9076699), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9076686), [279 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/279-saint-asaph-street)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/9064582), [135 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/135-high-street)
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9064581), [105 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/105-high-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057311), [49 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/49-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057312), [49 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/49-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057285), [47 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/47-ferry-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057286), [47 Ferry Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/47-ferry-road)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9032175), [181 Madras St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/181-madras-street)
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9032168), [181 Madras St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/181-madras-street)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/9032165), [60 Ferry Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-ferry-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Madras St near Southwark St, 55 m (routes 8, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ara Institute, 101 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80, 81) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Madras St Terminus, 168 m (routes 8, 84, 85) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland Parking off-street parking, 68 m (40 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Madras Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/madras-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Pantry%20on%20Campus%2C%20Madras%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.537255899094745,172.64315137046256)

## Nearby

- [Artbox at Ara - Project Hub](https://www.chch.live/business/artbox-at-ara-project-hub-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 35 m
- [The Pantry](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pantry-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 47 m
- [Visions on Campus](https://www.chch.live/business/visions-on-campus-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 57 m
- [Black Betty](https://www.chch.live/business/black-betty-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 75 m
- [Gordon Harris](https://www.chch.live/business/gordon-harris-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 82 m
- [Flux - Boxed Quarter](https://www.chch.live/business/flux-boxed-quarter-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 83 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 77 m
- [Gasson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1083-gasson-reserve), park, 343 m
- [Washington Way Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1316-washington-way-reserve), Sports ground, 386 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._
- [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 133 m

## The nearest other cafés

- [Black Betty](https://www.chch.live/business/black-betty-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 75 m
- [BobaLab](https://www.chch.live/business/bobalab-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 84 m
- [Engine Coffee Brewers](https://www.chch.live/business/engine-coffee-brewers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 101 m
- [Leo's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/leo-s-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 120 m
- [Perry's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/perry-s-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 124 m
- [Unknown Chapter](https://www.chch.live/business/unknown-chapter-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 153 m
- [Estelle](https://www.chch.live/business/estelle-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 167 m
- [Good Habit](https://www.chch.live/business/good-habit-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 196 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Miss Bing - Boxed Quarter](https://www.chch.live/business/miss-bing-boxed-quarter-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 86 m
- [Zaytun](https://www.chch.live/business/zaytun-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 86 m
- [Visions On Campus Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/visions-on-campus-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 88 m
- [Ride On Super Sound](https://www.chch.live/business/ride-on-super-sound-christchurch-central-city), Music, 89 m
- [Monotone](https://www.chch.live/business/monotone-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 91 m
- [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-christchurch-central-city-3), Dairies & convenience, 98 m
- [Tom's Sandwiches](https://www.chch.live/business/tom-s-sandwiches-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 98 m
- [Mihana](https://www.chch.live/business/mihana-christchurch-central-city), Business, 101 m
- [Tom's Sandwich Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/tom-s-sandwich-shop-christchurch-central-city), Business, 102 m
- [Boxed Quarter](https://www.chch.live/business/boxed-quarter-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 105 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=-43.537255899094745&lon=172.64315137046256)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.537255899094745,172.64315137046256,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Pantry%20on%20Campus)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Pantry on Campus?**

A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is The Pantry on Campus?**

Madras Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Madras Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/madras-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.537255899094745,172.64315137046256,17)

**Is The Pantry on Campus 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 Pantry on Campus?**

its [website](http://www.cpit.ac.nz/services-and-support/food-and-retail/the-pantry) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other cafés are near The Pantry on Campus?**

[Black Betty](https://www.chch.live/business/black-betty-christchurch-central-city) (75 m), [BobaLab](https://www.chch.live/business/bobalab-christchurch-central-city) (84 m), [Engine Coffee Brewers](https://www.chch.live/business/engine-coffee-brewers-christchurch-central-city) (101 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe).

**What’s near The Pantry on Campus?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Artbox at Ara - Project Hub](https://www.chch.live/business/artbox-at-ara-project-hub-christchurch-central-city) (35 m); the Madras St near Southwark St bus stop is 55 m away: routes 8, 84, 85, 95; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park) (77 m).

**What stood where The Pantry on Campus is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.537255899094745&lon=172.64315137046256)

## 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 2026-10-18

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