Joe's Garage Cranford St brings the group's easygoing garage theme to Redwood, with an all-day format that moves from early coffee and breakfast to burgers, dinner and drinks. The branch is open daily, welcomes dogs and accepts both bookings and walk-ins, which suits the deliberately flexible atmosphere. Outdoor seating adds another option when Christchurch weather cooperates. Although the room has the informality of a neighbourhood café, it has enough scale for organised gatherings: different spaces can be reserved for meetings, seated meals, standing events or a full-venue function, so the restaurant works beyond the usual breakfast rush.
Breakfast balances straightforward favourites with a few house signatures. There are eggs, granola and pikelets, alongside eggs Benedict and the Gorgeous George, which brings smashed potatoes, bacon, eggs and hollandaise together on one plate. The Little Queenie offers another substantial start, and the Jose Burrito gives breakfast a portable, savoury direction. A larger Local breakfast is there for bigger appetites. These dishes sit naturally beside espresso coffee and quick counter visits, but they are plated for a proper sit-down meal, making the Cranford Street branch useful for families, weekend catch-ups and early meetings as well as commuters.
Later in the day, the menu leans into generous New Zealand comfort food. Schnitzel, steak with egg and chips, and fish and chips anchor the favourites section, while burgers cover beef, chicken, venison and vegetable fillings. Sharing food is deliberately bold: pork belly candy, popcorn shrimp, wings, fried chicken and overloaded fries are designed for a table with drinks. Salads and rolls provide lighter alternatives without changing the casual tone. The range is broad enough for a mixed group, and the kitchen notes that many dishes can be adjusted for dietary needs when diners speak with the team.
After 5pm, extra dishes turn the café-style menu into a fuller dinner proposition. Chicken parmigiana, sirloin and pasta join pizzas topped with combinations such as pepperoni and hot honey, garlic-chilli shrimp, mushrooms or butcher-style meats. Desserts continue the comfort-food theme with sundaes, brownie, cheesecake, crumble and sticky date pudding, while an affogato ties the sweet list back to the coffee bar. That progression across the day is the branch's main strength: the same relaxed room can host breakfast, an uncomplicated family dinner, a plate of fried snacks with friends or a pre-arranged celebration without asking diners to dress the occasion up.
Address: 1/478 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
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Joe's Garage Cranford St 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
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
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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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