# Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital, Christchurch Central City Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital is a café at 4 Riccarton Ave, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a Google listing carrying 6 reviews says it still trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB, route 3, route 5, route 7) is 162 m away; a cycle lane passes within 79 m; council off-street parking is 62 m away. The address’s own page keeps 6 council reports on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a Google listing carrying 6 reviews says it still trades. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Reviews Rated **2.8** on Google, 6 reviews, as at October 2026. > Make you wait for nearly 12 hours without being seen with no bed or pain relief and keep asking you to get up and come to them for tests only to be told sorry can’t help it’s a you problem. Never have I had such rude and unprofessional behaviour from people who are meant to help you get better., Chloe Hutt, 2 years ago > I've just been spoken to exceptionally rudely by a nurse in this department. Was told to leave the bed because I was taking up space. I was put there, I didn't ask for it. I'm feeling very drowsy due to painkillers I took for a badly broken finger, so I do not appreciate such rude treatment., Mary Browne, 2 years ago > Thay are very very selw and looks they don't care about nothing., Mustafa Karimi, 3 years ago [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waipapa%20Cafe%20%26%20Retail%20Store%20-%20Public%20Hospital%2C%204%20Riccarton%20Ave%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), the full thread lives there. ## Getting there - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB, 162 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Christchurch Hospital Main Stop EB, 206 m (routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Riccarton Ave (Hospital), 253 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 79 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Hospital grounds, 62 m (13 spaces, 13 mobility, 180 minutes) _(Council parking data)_ - [Riccarton Ave](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/riccarton-avenue), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Waipapa%20Cafe%20%26%20Retail%20Store%20-%20Public%20Hospital%2C%204%20Riccarton%20Ave%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53402430614707,172.62552415417656) ## Nearby - [Christchurch Public Hospital](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-public-hospital-christchurch-central-city), Hospital, 34 m - [Christchurch Hospital](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hospital-christchurch-central-city), Hospital, 38 m - [Kanuka](https://www.chch.live/business/kanuka-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 148 m - [Christchurch Outpatients](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-outpatients-christchurch-central-city), Hospital, 163 m - [Canterbury Health Laboratories](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-health-laboratories-christchurch-central-city), Laboratory, 184 m - [Christchurch Bike & Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-bike-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 190 m - [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 111 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 575 m - [Botanic Gardens](https://www.chch.live/park/1656-botanic-gardens), Botanic, 582 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._ - [Christchurch Hospital Grounds](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-30), Car park, 119 m ## The nearest other cafés - [Kanuka](https://www.chch.live/business/kanuka-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 148 m - [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 196 m - [Flora](https://www.chch.live/business/flora-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 216 m - [Atawhai Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 235 m - [Tuam St Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/tuam-st-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 263 m - [Bean at the Y](https://www.chch.live/business/bean-at-the-y-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 306 m - [Black and White coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 326 m - [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 371 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Curators House](https://www.chch.live/business/curators-house-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 197 m - [Antigua Boat Sheds](https://www.chch.live/business/antigua-boat-sheds-christchurch-central-city), Canoe Hire, 199 m - [Opening March 2020: Metro Sports Facility](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-march-2020-metro-sports-facility-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 201 m - [University of Otago, Department of Paediatrics](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-paediatrics-christchurch-central-city), University, 201 m - [University of Otago, Department of Psychological Medicine](https://www.chch.live/business/university-of-otago-department-of-psychological-medicine-christchurch-central-city), University, 205 m - [Manawa](https://www.chch.live/business/manawa-christchurch-central-city), Business, 235 m - [Punting on the Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/punting-on-the-avon-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 236 m - [The Kind Foundation & Numbo Six Bar & Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kind-foundation-numbo-six-bar-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 246 m - [Porsche Centre Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/porsche-centre-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Car dealers, 247 m - [UpStairs Dining & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/upstairs-dining-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 250 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## What the record holds - **Address:** 4 Riccarton Ave, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Cafés _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.cdhb.health.nz/media-release/waipapa-cafe-and-retail-store-open-tomorrow/?fbclid=IwAR2U9Zdq51wDLANuqxsxHxvkn-2I96_1CIi4Ww6D1t3IOQcyb8FoFZDNLEA, declines automated reads _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## How the council’s directory described it Now open at Waipapa, Christchurch Hospital, serving fresh, locally sourced food, premium coffee and tea. Catering for dietary requirements, with gluten free, dairy free and vegan options available. With two brand new stores, Peaberry and Willow Lane, patients and visitors will have a wide of variety of options to choose from. Located on the ground floor in the main foyer, Peaberry provides a modern, comfortable space to sit down and relax while in Christchurch's newest hospital building – Waipapa. For those in a hurry, Willow Lane will also offer an easy-to-use ordering app to ensure people can get their fix without the wait. Open 7 days _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024; the business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Specific Purpose (Hospital) _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [4 Riccarton Ave](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-riccarton-avenue), 6 reports on file ## The reports nearby 1,919 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/9202237), [2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9188175), [2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9178020), [245 Antigua St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/245-antigua-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9176834), [2 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-oxford-terrace) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9171775), [5 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9145723), [550 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/550-hagley-avenue) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9139003), [2 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cambridge-terrace) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9131694), [2R Tuam St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2r-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9125108), [32 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/32-tuam-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9116665), [550 Hagley Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/550-hagley-avenue) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53402430614707&lon=172.62552415417656) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53402430614707,172.62552415417656,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Waipapa%20Cafe%20%26%20Retail%20Store%20-%20Public%20Hospital) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital?** A café in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital?** 4 Riccarton Ave, Central City, on [Riccarton Ave](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/riccarton-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53402430614707,172.62552415417656,17) **Is Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a Google listing carrying 6 reviews says it still trades. **How do you contact Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital?** its [website](https://www.cdhb.health.nz/media-release/waipapa-cafe-and-retail-store-open-tomorrow/?fbclid=IwAR2U9Zdq51wDLANuqxsxHxvkn-2I96_1CIi4Ww6D1t3IOQcyb8FoFZDNLEA) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other cafés are near Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital?** [Kanuka](https://www.chch.live/business/kanuka-christchurch-central-city) (148 m), [Boat Shed Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/boat-shed-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (196 m), [Flora](https://www.chch.live/business/flora-christchurch-central-city) (216 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cafe). **What’s near Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-riccarton-avenue) holds 6 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Christchurch Public Hospital](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-public-hospital-christchurch-central-city) (34 m); the Christchurch Hospital Main Stop WB bus stop is 162 m away: routes 3, 5, 7, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86, 91, 92; a cycle lane passes within 79 m; nearest park: [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel) (111 m). **What stood where Waipapa Cafe & Retail Store - Public Hospital is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53402430614707&lon=172.62552415417656) ## The record behind this This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades: - 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 2026-11-02 Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? 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