Joe's Garage Chch Central sits beneath the HOYTS EntX cinema, giving the branch a natural role before or after a film as well as through the rest of the day. It opens daily, welcomes walk-ins and takes bookings, so the setting works for a quick coffee, a full meal or a planned gathering. The room also handles work parties, celebrations and corporate meals with both set-menu and à la carte formats, broadening its purpose beyond everyday cafe service.

Breakfast is deliberately wide-ranging. Pikelets arrive in jam-and-cream or bacon-and-banana versions, while granola and warm fruit crumble offer sweeter starts. Eggs can stay simple on toast or move into Benedicts, and the signature Gorgeous George pairs them with bacon, hollandaise and smashed potatoes. Creamy mushrooms, mince with egg and parmesan, grilled halloumi with beans, and a filled breakfast burrito give the savoury side several distinct directions.

Lunch and evening choices keep the casual, substantial tone. The burger section moves from a classic beef patty to grilled chicken, Joe's overnight-brined fried chicken, New Zealand venison, and a vegetable patty made with pumpkin, peas and lentils. Warmed rolls, Caesar-style and seasonal salads, chips and sweet-potato chips sit alongside them, while the after-five menu adds flatbreads and pizzas. That breadth lets one table mix familiar comfort food with lighter plates instead of committing everyone to the same format.

Dietary flexibility is built into much of the selection, with vegetarian dishes and gluten-free-ingredient or dairy-free options marked across the menu. A separate vegan range includes beans, mushrooms, avocado, salads, burgers and desserts, while children have scaled portions from pikelets to fish and chips. Coffee and cold drinks suit daytime visits; brownies, cheesecake, sticky-date pudding and ice-cream desserts make it easy to extend a cinema outing, and the branch is also dog friendly.

Address: HOYTS EntX, 617–649 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Joe's Garage Chch Central Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

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

Vegan Cobb

$27.80

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

Joe's Faves

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 GFIO DFO

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 GFIO DFO

Fish & Chips

$28.80

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

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

Burgers

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 GFIO DFO

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 GFIO

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 GFIO DFO

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 GFIO DFO

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 V 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

Salads

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 VO GFIO DFO

Diamond Joe – Winter Harvest

$24.80

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

Thai Beef Salad

$29.80

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

Handsome Bob

$27.80

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

Vege Bob

$27.80

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

Sweets

Affogato

$11.80 / add a liqueur $6

premium vanilla bean ice cream, Joe’s blend espresso V GFIO DFO

Cow Lane

$14

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

Fruit Crumble

$19.50

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

Lemon Creams

$12.50

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

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 V GFIO

Sticky Date Pudding

$15

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

Stewed Fruit

$18

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

Kids

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

Lola Burger

$17.50

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

Beef Burger (Kids)

$19.80

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

Vege Burger (Kids)

$16.80

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

Fish & Chips

$15

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

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

$15

fresh teddy bear pasta, creamy cheese sauce, crunchy crumbs V

Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies

$15

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)

$12.50

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

Vegan

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

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 GFIO

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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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