Joe's Garage Palmerston North is an easygoing daytime cafe where an early coffee can turn into breakfast, lunch or a long catch-up. The Princess Street branch welcomes both bookings and walk-ins, and dogs can join the outing too. Its flexible, upbeat format also stretches to work gatherings and private celebrations, giving the venue more range than a quick espresso stop while keeping the informality associated with the Joe's name.

Breakfast covers a wide spectrum of appetites. One pikelet option uses raspberry jam and real whipped cream; another combines streaky bacon, banana and maple syrup, while granola and warm fruit crumble offer lighter starts. Eggs appear on toast, in Benedict and over smashed potatoes with bacon and hollandaise. Creamy mushrooms, savoury mince, halloumi with house beans, a breakfast burrito and the full cooked Local give regulars plenty of reasons to rotate their order.

Later in the day, the menu leans into cafe and diner comforts. Crumbed beef and chicken schnitzels let diners choose among fries, creamy mash or slaw, then add mushroom sauce, gravy, garlic butter or another finish. Steak, fish and chips and several substantial salads cover the familiar favourites. Burgers span grilled chicken, buttermilk fried chicken, beef, New Zealand venison and a vegetable patty. Shared plates such as sticky pork belly bites, popcorn shrimp, chicken wings and overloaded fries suit a table that wants to graze.

A separate vegan selection is unusually broad, bringing its own granola, breakfast burrito, mushrooms and beans on toast, vegetable burger, Cobb-style salad and coconut ice cream desserts. Gluten-free ingredient and dairy-free options are marked throughout the main menu, and children's dishes give families a straightforward route through the choices. That practical range, coupled with coffee and refreshing drinks, makes Joe's useful for mixed groups rather than only one kind of cafe visit.

Address: 38 Princess Street, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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Joe's Garage Palmerston North Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Joe's Faves

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Autobahn® – Beef

$29.50

crumbed beef schnitzel served with your choice of Joe’s chips or creamy mash or slaw with mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy

Autobahn® – Chicken

$25

crumbed chicken schnitzel served with your choice of Joe’s chips or creamy mash or slaw with mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy

Steak, Egg & Chips

$29.50 / add creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy or black pepper sauce or pineapple salsa $3

beef rump steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips

Ham Steak, Egg & Chips

$25.50 / add creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter or gravy or black pepper sauce or pineapple salsa $3

ham steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips

Pasta Alla Vodka

$25.50 / add grilled chicken or brat $7

pasta alla vodka, marinara sauce, chilli flakes, cream

Mushroom & Bacon Pasta

$25.50 / add grilled chicken or brat $7

creamy mushroom, bacon, parmesan

Fish & Chips

$28.80

East Rock market fish, lightly battered, Joe’s chips, Joe’s-made tartare, Joe’s slaw

Humpty Dumpty®

$29

parmesan crusted chicken schnitzel, smoked ham, Joe’s marinara, grilled mozzarella, pea-cos salad, Joe’s chips

Stan

$44.50 / add fried egg $3

300g New York strip sirloin, Joe’s chips, creamy mushroom sauce or garlic butter or black pepper sauce

Burgers

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Chicken Burger

$24.50 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

grilled chicken breast, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, aioli

JFC Burger

$24.80 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, cheese, Joe’s slaw, pickles, Sriracha mayo

Beef Burger

$25 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

beef patty, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, pickles, lettuce, seeded mustard aioli, rocket sauce

Deer Joe

$26.50 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

premium NZ venison patty, streaky bacon, beetroot relish, caramelised onions, lettuce

Vege Burger

$23 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, aioli

Salads

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Joe's Caesar

$23.80 / add anchovies $1 / add grilled chicken $7

streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce, poached free range egg, Joe’s caesar dressing

Diamond Joe – Winter Harvest

$24.80

crumbed chicken breast schnitzel, roasted root vegetables, rocket, feta, maple roasted nuts

Thai Beef Salad

$29.80

marinated tender beef, salad greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, coriander, mint, Thai dressing, crispy shallots

Handsome Bob

$27.80

Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, grilled chicken, bacon, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette

Vege Bob

$27.80

Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, halloumi, chickpeas, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette

Pizzas

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Eddie Would Go

$25

ham, pineapple, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella

Pepperoni Hot Honey

$26.50

pepperoni, SpicyBoys hot honey, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella

Garlic Chilli Shrimp

$27.50

garlic chilli shrimp, Joe’s tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, rocket, lemon

Peter Rabbit

$27.50

portobello mushrooms, caramelised onions, feta, rocket, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella

Butcher's Window

$28.50

pepperoni, ham, bratwurst, Joe’s tomato sauce, mozzarella

Big Helga

$28.50

chicken breast, brie cheese, Joe’s tomato sauce, cranberry sauce, mozzarella

Sweets

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Affogato

$11.80 / add a liqueur $6

premium vanilla bean ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso

Cow Lane

$14

hot fudge sundae with premium vanilla bean ice cream, wafers, chocolate, berry or salted caramel sauce

Fruit Crumble

$19.50

warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, vanilla bean ice cream

Lemon Creams

$12.50

lemon custard creams, berry compote, Joe’s-made ginger brandy biscuit (that snaps!), cream

New York Baked Cheesecake

$15

vanilla cheesecake, berry compote, fresh cream

Chocolate Brownie

$15

chocolate brownie, premium vanilla bean ice cream, warm chocolate, caramel or berry sauce

Sticky Date Pudding

$15

sticky date pud, salted caramel sauce, premium vanilla bean ice cream

Kids

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Lola Burger

$17.50

Joe’s-made chicken nuggies, cheese (a little bit melted), red onion, lettuce, tomato, Joe’s chips, t-sauce

Beef Burger (Kids)

$19.80

beef patty, cheese, lettuce, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce

Vege Burger (Kids)

$16.80

pumpkin, pea and lentil patty, lettuce, aioli, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce

Fish & Chips

$15

East Rock market fish, crispy batter, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce

Little Joey's Winner: Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese

$15

fresh teddy bear pasta, creamy cheese sauce, crunchy crumbs

Ham & Pineapple Pizza (kids)

$15.50

ham, pineapple

Salami Pizza (Kids)

$15.50

salami, cheese

Cheese Pizza (Kids)

$13.50

cheese

Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies

$15

Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce

Joe's Chips & Gravy

Joe’s chips, jug of gravy or tomato sauce

Magic Carpet

ice cream, wafers, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce

Chocolate Brownie (Kids)

$12.50

chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce

Kids Pikelets – Jam

$12.50

raspberry jam, whipped cream V

Kids Pikelets – Bacon

$16

streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana VO

Egg on Toast

free range egg, toast V GFIO DFO

Bacon & Egg

$12.50

streaky bacon, free range egg, toast GFIO DFO

Vegan

Menu items and pricing may vary by store. Dietary codes: GFIO = Gluten free ingredient option, DFO = Dairy free option, V = Vegetarian, VO = Vegetarian option.

Flat Bread – Pesto

$17.50

vegan basil pesto, dairy free cheese, flaky sea salt

Flat Bread – Garlic

$17.50

garlic confit, garlic oil, flakey sea salt

Peter Rabbit

$28.50

Joe’s traditional pizza base, portobello mushrooms, caramelised onions, rocket, Joe’s tomato sauce, vegan cheese

Vegan Burger

$23 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, Joe’s rocket sauce

Vegan Cobb

$27.80

cos, mesclun, tomatoes, pickled red onion, cucumber, avocado, vegan cheese, chickpeas, charred corn, vinaigrette

Famous Joe's Chips

small $9.80 / large $13.50

chips, tomato sauce

Sweet Potato Chips

small $11.50 / large $17.80

chips, tomato sauce

Affogato

$11.80 / add a liqueur $6

coconut ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso

Cow Lane

$14

coconut ice cream, homemade berry compote

Stewed Fruit

$18

warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry, macadamia, maple granola crumble, coconut yoghurt

Granola

$16

Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, coconut yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple GFIO

Little Queenie

$23 / Avocado (seasonal) $4.80

house made beans, spinach, smashed spuds GFIO

Vegan Burrito

$25.50

house made beans, spinach, caramelised onions, mushrooms, flour tortilla, smashed spuds GFIO

Goodness on Toast

$24

grilled mushrooms, garlic confit tomatoes, spinach, house made beans, toasted multigrain GFIO

LAT

$17.50

lettuce, avocado, tomato, warmed roll, Joe’s rocket sauce GFIO

Brekkie

Pikelets – Jam

$15

raspberry jam, real whipped cream V

Pikelets – Bacon

$22

Streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana

Granola

$16

Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, custard yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple, fresh milk V GFIO DFO

Fruit Crumble

$18.50

warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, custard yoghurt V

Eggs

$16.50 / add streaky bacon $6 / add cold smoked salmon $9

two free range eggs, fried, scrambled or poached, buttered toasted ciabatta or multigrain, Joe’s relish V GFIO DFO

Eggs Benny

$23 / sub streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon $7

two poached free range eggs, streaky bacon or spinach, toasted english muffin, Joe’s-made hollandaise VO GFIO

Gorgeous George®

$26.50 / add sauteed spinach $4 / sub streaky bacon for cold smoked salmon $7

smashed spuds, streaky bacon, two free range eggs, Joe’s-made hollandaise GFIO

Mushrooms On Toast

$22.80 / add streaky bacon $6

creamy mushrooms, toasted ciabatta or multigrain V GFIO

Teddy Best®

$21

grilled chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato, greens, seeded mustard aioli, toasted ciabatta or multigrain GFIO DFO

Clever Trevor

$25.50

classic mince on toasted ciabatta or multigrain, free range egg, parmesan GFIO DFO

Little Queenie

$24 / add avocado (seasonal) $4.80

grilled halloumi, Joe’s-made beans, spinach, smashed spuds V GFIO

Jose Burrito®

$25.50

streaky bacon or mushrooms, free range scrambled egg, sautéed spinach, Joe’s-made beans, caramelised onions, flour tortilla, smashed spuds VO GFIO DFO

The Local

$32

streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toasted ciabatta or multigrain, grilled mushrooms, slow roast tomato, smashed spuds, Joe’s relish, with spicy bratwurst or pork Cumberland sausage VO GFIO DFO

Rolls

Sweetie

$17.50 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

streaky bacon, free range egg, warmed roll GFIO DFO

Jo'Boy

$17.50 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

spice dusted shrimp, shredded iceberg, tomato, Joe’s cocktail sauce, warmed roll GFIO

Brat

$17.50 / add Joe's chips $5.50 / add sweet potato chips $7

spicy bratwurst sausage, caramelised onions, melted cheese, warmed roll GFIO

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