Joe's Garage Ravenswood is an all-day neighbourhood stop in the Ravenswood Central development, opening from breakfast time and carrying service into the evening. Its welcoming, informal format does not require diners to fit a narrow occasion: coffee and a quick morning plate, a family lunch, drinks with shared food and a booked group meal all sit comfortably in the same room. Walk-ins are part of the model, though tables can be reserved when timing matters. Dogs are welcome too, reinforcing the easygoing, local character of the place.
Breakfast ranges from light to deliberately substantial. Granola combines macadamia-maple muesli, fruit and yoghurt, while eggs can be kept simple on toast or built out with bacon, salmon and vegetables. The Gorgeous George layers smashed potatoes, bacon, eggs and hollandaise, and the Jose Burrito folds egg, beans, spinach and caramelised onion into a flour tortilla with more potatoes alongside. Later in the day, familiar plates take over: crumbed beef or chicken schnitzel, steak with egg and chips, and battered market fish with tartare and slaw.
Burgers and salads give the middle of the menu plenty of choice. The JFC burger centres on chicken brined in buttermilk before frying, then adds slaw, pickles and sriracha mayonnaise; beef, venison and vegetable patties each have their own relishes and garnishes. The Thai beef salad uses herbs, cucumber, pickled onion and a bright dressing, while Cobb-style bowls come with chicken and bacon or halloumi and chickpeas. For the table, pork-belly bites, popcorn shrimp, wings, fried chicken and overloaded fries turn a drink into a more complete meal.
Families and mixed-diet groups are well considered rather than handled as an afterthought. Children can choose pikelets, eggs, burgers, fish and chips, pasta or house-made chicken nuggets, followed by simple ice-cream and brownie desserts. A separate vegan selection adapts breakfast favourites and adds a bean-and-mushroom burrito, vegetable burger, Cobb-style salad and coconut-based sweets. The Ravenswood team also hosts parties and corporate meals with set-menu or à la carte formats, so the same casual venue can scale from a solo coffee stop to a larger planned gathering.
Address: 4 Clayton Place, Ravenswood Central, North Canterbury 7691, New Zealand
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Joe's Garage Ravenswood Menu
Brekkie
Pikelets – Jam
raspberry jam, real whipped cream V
Pikelets – Bacon
Streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana
Granola
Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, custard yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple, fresh milk V GFIO DFO
Fruit Crumble
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, custard yoghurt V
Eggs
two free range eggs, fried, scrambled or poached, buttered toasted ciabatta or multigrain, Joe’s relish V GFIO DFO
Eggs Benny
two poached free range eggs, streaky bacon or spinach, toasted english muffin, Joe’s-made hollandaise VO GFIO
Gorgeous George®
smashed spuds, streaky bacon, two free range eggs, Joe’s-made hollandaise GFIO
Mushrooms On Toast
creamy mushrooms, toasted ciabatta or multigrain V GFIO
Teddy Best®
grilled chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato, greens, seeded mustard aioli, toasted ciabatta or multigrain GFIO DFO
Clever Trevor
classic mince on toasted ciabatta or multigrain, free range egg, parmesan GFIO DFO
Little Queenie
grilled halloumi, Joe’s-made beans, spinach, smashed spuds V GFIO
Jose Burrito®
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
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
Joe's Faves
Autobahn® – Beef
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
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
beef rump steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips GFIO DFO
Ham Steak, Egg & Chips
ham steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips GFIO DFO
Fish & Chips
East Rock market fish, lightly battered, Joe’s chips, Joe’s-made tartare, Joe’s slaw GFIO DFO
Burgers
Chicken Burger
grilled chicken breast, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, aioli GFIO DFO
JFC Burger
Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, cheese, Joe’s slaw, pickles, Sriracha mayo GFIO
Beef Burger
beef patty, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, pickles, lettuce, seeded mustard aioli, rocket sauce GFIO DFO
Deer Joe
premium NZ venison patty, streaky bacon, beetroot relish, caramelised onions, lettuce GFIO DFO
Vege Burger
pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, aioli V GFIO DFO
Rolls
Sweetie
streaky bacon, free range egg, warmed roll GFIO DFO
Jo'Boy
spice dusted shrimp, shredded iceberg, tomato, Joe’s cocktail sauce, warmed roll GFIO
Brat
spicy bratwurst sausage, caramelised onions, melted cheese, warmed roll GFIO
Salads
Joe's Caesar
streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce, poached free range egg, Joe’s caesar dressing VO GFIO DFO
Diamond Joe – Winter Harvest
crumbed chicken breast schnitzel, roasted root vegetables, rocket, feta, maple roasted nuts DFO
Thai Beef Salad
marinated tender beef, salad greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, coriander, mint, Thai dressing, crispy shallots GFIO DFO
Handsome Bob
Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, grilled chicken, bacon, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette GFIO DFO
Vege Bob
Joe’s Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, halloumi, chickpeas, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette V GFIO DFO
To share
Pork Belly Candy
slow cooked pork belly bites, hot honey butter glaze, spicy plum sauce GFIO
Golden Nuggets
Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, grown-up approved, bangin’ sweet & sour sauce GFIO
Popcorn Shrimp
lightly spiced crispy battered shrimp, Joe’s cocktail sauce GFIO DFO
Chicken Wings X SpicyBoys
oven roasted chicken wings, Yea Boi buffalo sauce, Joe’s-made ranch, spice em’ up with your favourite SpicyBoys sauce GFIO
JFC
Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, pickled red onions, Sriracha mayo GFIO
Overloaded Fries
our famous Joe’s chips, beer cheese dip, crispy bacon, jalapeños, spring onion, jug of gravy
Famous Joe's Chips
chips, gravy VO GFIO DFO
Sweet Potato Chips
chips, aioli or gravy VO GFIO DFO
Sweets
Affogato
premium vanilla bean ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso V GFIO DFO
Cow Lane
hot fudge sundae with premium vanilla bean ice cream, wafers, chocolate, berry or salted caramel sauce V GFIO DFO
Fruit Crumble
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, vanilla bean ice cream V
Lemon Creams
lemon custard creams, berry compote, Joe’s-made ginger brandy biscuit (that snaps!), cream V GFIO
New York Baked Cheesecake
vanilla cheesecake, berry compote, fresh cream
Chocolate Brownie
chocolate brownie, premium vanilla bean ice cream, warm chocolate, caramel or berry sauce V GFIO
Sticky Date Pudding
sticky date pud, salted caramel sauce, premium vanilla bean ice cream V
Stewed Fruit
warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry, macadamia, maple granola crumble, coconut yoghurt; GFIO, DFO Dairy free option
Kids
Kids Pikelets – Jam
raspberry jam, whipped cream V
Kids Pikelets – Bacon
streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana VO
Egg on Toast
free range egg, toast V GFIO DFO
Bacon & Egg
streaky bacon, free range egg, toast GFIO DFO
Lola Burger
Joe’s-made chicken nuggies, cheese (a little bit melted), red onion, lettuce, tomato, Joe’s chips, t-sauce GFIO
Beef Burger (Kids)
beef patty, cheese, lettuce, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO DFO
Vege Burger (Kids)
pumpkin, pea and lentil patty, lettuce, aioli, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce V GFIO DFO
Fish & Chips
East Rock market fish, crispy batter, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO DFO
Little Joey's Winner: Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese
fresh teddy bear pasta, creamy cheese sauce, crunchy crumbs V
Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies
Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, Joe’s chips, tomato sauce GFIO
Joe's Chips & Gravy
Joe’s chips, jug of gravy or tomato sauce V GFIO DFO
Magic Carpet
ice cream, wafers, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce GFIO VO
Chocolate Brownie (Kids)
chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce GFIO VO
Vegan
Granola
Joe’s macadamia maple muesli, coconut yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple GFIO
Little Queenie
house made beans, spinach, smashed spuds GFIO
Vegan Burrito
house made beans, spinach, caramelised onions, mushrooms, flour tortilla, smashed spuds GFIO
Goodness on Toast
grilled mushrooms, garlic confit tomatoes, spinach, house made beans, toasted multigrain GFIO
LAT
lettuce, avocado, tomato, warmed roll, Joe’s rocket sauce GFIO
Vegan Burger
pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, Joe’s rocket sauce GFIO
Vegan Cobb
cos, mesclun, tomatoes, pickled red onion, cucumber, avocado, vegan cheese, chickpeas, charred corn, vinaigrette; GFIO
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $28.80
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $15.00
- Burrito Typical in Christchurch: $25.50 $25.50
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