Joe's Garage Sumner

restaurant — Sumner · Christchurch

About Joe's Garage Sumner

Joe's Garage Sumner is a relaxed coastal eatery and cafe situated on Marriner Street, just moments from the beach in Sumner, Christchurch. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and community-focused hospitality, the venue serves as a central meeting place for beachgoers, morning commuters, and local families alike.

Opening bright and early from 7am every day, Joe's Garage offers everything from freshly brewed morning coffee and hearty cooked breakfasts to burgers, rolls, salads, and dinner fare later in the week. With a dog-friendly outdoor attitude and space capable of hosting group functions and events, it delivers straightforward, satisfying comfort food in an unpretentious beachside setting.

Signature items

  • Gorgeous George®
  • JFC Burger
  • Deer Joe
  • Autobahn® - Beef
  • Pork Belly Candy
  • Jose Burrito®

Menu

Kids

  • Kids Pikelets - Jam — Raspberry jam, whipped cream.
  • Kids Pikelets - Bacon — Streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana.
  • Egg on Toast — Free range egg, toast.
  • Bacon & Egg — Streaky bacon, free range egg, toast.
  • Lola Burger — Joe's-made chicken nuggies, cheese (a little bit melted), red onion, lettuce, tomato, Joe's chips, t-sauce.
  • Beef Burger (Kids) — Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, Joe's chips, tomato sauce.
  • Vege Burger (Kids) — Pumpkin, pea and lentil patty, lettuce, aioli, Joe's chips, tomato sauce.
  • Fish & Chips — East Rock market fish, crispy batter, Joe's chips, tomato sauce.
  • Little Joey's Winner: Lulu's Teddy Mac'n'Cheese — Fresh teddy bear pasta, creamy cheese sauce, crunchy crumbs.
  • Joe's-Made Chicken Nuggies — 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) — Chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate, caramel or berry sauce.

Rolls

  • Sweetie — Streaky bacon, free range egg, warmed roll.
  • Jo'Boy — Spice dusted shrimp, shredded iceberg, tomato, Joe’s cocktail sauce, warmed roll.
  • Brat — Spicy bratwurst sausage, caramelised onions, melted cheese, warmed roll.

Salads

  • Joe's Caesar — Streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce, poached free range egg, Joe’s caesar dressing.
  • Diamond Joe - Winter Harvest — Crumbed chicken breast schnitzel, roasted root vegetables, rocket, feta, maple roasted nuts.
  • Thai Beef Salad — Marinated tender beef, salad greens, cucumber, pickled red onion, coriander, mint, Thai dressing, crispy shallots.
  • Handsome Bob — Joe's Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, grilled chicken, bacon, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette.
  • Vege Bob — Joe's Cobb style salad, boiled egg, tomato, halloumi, chickpeas, charred corn, pickled red onions, feta, vinaigrette.

Sweets

  • Affogato — Premium vanilla bean ice cream, Joe's blend espresso.
  • Cow Lane — Hot fudge sundae with premium vanilla bean ice cream, wafers, chocolate, berry or salted caramel sauce.
  • Fruit Crumble — Warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Lemon Creams — Lemon custard creams, berry compote, Joe's-made ginger brandy biscuit (that snaps!), cream.
  • 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.
  • Sticky Date Pudding — Sticky date pud, salted caramel sauce, premium vanilla bean ice cream.

Brekkie

  • Pikelets - Jam — Raspberry jam, real whipped cream.
  • Pikelets - Bacon — Streaky bacon, maple syrup, banana.
  • Granola — Joe's macadamia maple muesli, custard yoghurt, berry compote, fresh banana, apple, fresh milk.
  • Fruit Crumble — Warm apple, rhubarb, boysenberry crunchy oat crumble, custard yoghurt.
  • Eggs — Two free range eggs, fried, scrambled or poached, buttered toasted ciabatta or multigrain, Joe's relish.
  • Eggs Benny — Two poached free range eggs, streaky bacon or spinach, toasted english muffin, Joe's-made hollandaise.
  • Gorgeous George® — Smashed spuds, streaky bacon, two free range eggs, Joe's-made hollandaise.
  • Mushrooms On Toast — Creamy mushrooms, toasted ciabatta or multigrain.
  • Teddy Best® — Grilled chicken breast, caramelised onions, tomato, greens, seeded mustard aioli, toasted ciabatta or multigrain.
  • Clever Trevor — Classic mince on toasted ciabatta or multigrain, free range egg, parmesan.
  • Little Queenie — Grilled halloumi, Joe's-made beans, spinach, smashed spuds.
  • Jose Burrito® — Streaky bacon or mushrooms, free range scrambled egg, sautéed spinach, Joe's-made beans, caramelised onions, flour tortilla, smashed spuds.
  • 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.

Burgers

  • Chicken Burger — Grilled chicken breast, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, aioli.
  • JFC Burger — Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, cheese, Joe’s slaw, pickles, Sriracha mayo.
  • Beef Burger — Beef patty, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, pickles, lettuce, seeded mustard aioli, rocket sauce.
  • Deer Joe — Premium NZ venison patty, streaky bacon, beetroot relish, caramelised onions, lettuce.
  • Vege Burger — Pumpkin, pea & lentil patty, green tomato relish, lettuce, onion, tomato, aioli.

To Share

  • Pork Belly Candy — Slow cooked pork belly bites, hot honey butter glaze, spicy plum sauce.
  • Golden Nuggets — Joe’s-made chicken nuggets, grown-up approved, bangin’ sweet & sour sauce.
  • Popcorn Shrimp — Lightly spiced crispy battered shrimp, Joe’s cocktail sauce.
  • Chicken Wings X SpicyBoys — Oven roasted chicken wings, Yea Boi buffalo sauce, Joe’s-made ranch, spice em’ up with your favourite SpicyBoys sauce.
  • JFC — Joe’s fried chicken®, overnight buttermilk brine, pickled red onions, Sriracha mayo.
  • Overloaded Fries — Famous Joe’s chips, beer cheese dip, crispy bacon, jalapeños, spring onion, jug of gravy.
  • Famous Joe's Chips — Chips, gravy.
  • Sweet Potato Chips — Chips, aioli or gravy.

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.
  • Ham Steak, Egg & Chips — Ham steak (200g), crispy fried egg, Joe’s chips.
  • Fish & Chips — East Rock market fish, lightly battered, Joe's chips, Joe's-made tartare, Joe's slaw.