Passengers & Co

restaurant — Russley · Christchurch

About Passengers & Co

Passengers & Co is a cafe and eating house on Russley Road in Christchurch, open five days a week for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

The menu covers an all-day breakfast selection, hearty brekkie plates and a range of eggs benedict, alongside a lunch menu of light meals like salads, burgers and Korean fried chicken. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options run throughout the menu, and daily specials add extra variety through the week.

Beyond regular dining, Passengers & Co also offers catering, functions and events, along with cabinet food and coffee for anyone after something quicker.

Passengers & Co: All-Day Brekkie and Lunch in Christchurch

On Russley Road in Christchurch, Passengers & Co operates as a cafe and eating house, open five days a week for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

An All-Day Menu Built for Variety

The all day menu, running from 7am to 2pm, is split into a dedicated Vegetarian section, an All Day Brekkie selection, and an Eggs Your Way range. Vegetarian standouts include the Kimchi Shakshuka - kimchi and gochujang roasted tomatoes topped with a poached egg - and a Vege Brekkie Stack with seared cauliflower and red pepper pesto. For something heartier, the Corned Beef Hash and Shepherds Delight bring bigger, more indulgent flavours to the table, while the Eggs Your Way section covers classic benedicts, including bacon, salmon and vegetarian versions, all served on house hash brown with hollandaise.

Lunch, Light and Full of Flavour

From 11:30am, the Light Meals lunch menu takes over, featuring a Chilli Crispy Chicken Salad, a Butter Chicken Burger, Pan Seared Monkfish, and sticky Korean Fried Chicken with Kewpie mayo. Sides like Bowl of Fries and Loaded Hash Bites round out the lunch options, and a range of extras - from smoked salmon to haloumi and kimchi - let customers build their meal exactly how they like it.

Something Different Every Day

Passengers & Co also runs a rotating lineup of daily specials, worth asking staff about: Muffin and a Coffee on Mondays, Korean Fried Chicken on Tuesdays, Open Souvlaki on Wednesdays, Roast Meat on Chips on Thursdays, and a Curry of the Day on Fridays.

Dietary Options Throughout

Across both the all day and lunch menus, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options are clearly marked, making it straightforward for groups with different dietary needs to find something suitable.

Catering, Functions and More

Beyond the regular menu, Passengers & Co offers catering, private functions and events, alongside cabinet food and coffee for anyone after something quicker. Bookings are highly recommended for groups of six or more, and tables may be released to other guests if a booking isn't honoured within 15 minutes.

Visiting

Passengers & Co is open Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, and closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Located at 92 Russley Road, Christchurch, it's a solid choice for a proper brekkie or a relaxed lunch during the working week.

Signature items

  • Kimchi Shakshuka
  • Corned Beef Hash
  • Salmon Benedict
  • Butter Chicken Burger
  • Korean Fried Chicken
  • Biscoff Waffles

Menu

Extras

  • Streaky Bacon
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Free Range Egg
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Hollandaise
  • Mushrooms
  • House Hash Bites
  • Sausage
  • Haloumi
  • Kimchi
  • Wilted Spinach

Eggs Your Way

  • Eggs Your Way — Two eggs your way served on toasted ciabatta or sourdough with a side of relish (Vege, GFO, DFO).
  • Bacon Benedict — Bacon, poached eggs on house hash brown with hollandaise and red pepper pesto (GF).
  • Salmon Benedict — Salmon, poached eggs on house hash brown with hollandaise and red pepper pesto (GF).
  • Vege Benedict — Mushrooms, poached eggs on house hash brown with hollandaise and red pepper pesto (Vege, GF).

Daily Specials

  • Monday: Muffin and a Coffee — Ask staff for details.
  • Tuesday: Korean Fried Chicken — Ask staff for details.
  • Wednesday: Open Souvlaki — Ask staff for details.
  • Thursday: Roast Meat on Chips — Ask staff for details.
  • Friday: Curry of the Day — Ask staff for details.

All Day Brekkie

  • Biscoff Waffles — Waffles with caramel, biscoff cream cheese, and a chocolate crumb (Vege).
  • Shepherds Delight — Lamb mince in gravy, topped with cheesy crispy hash bites, a poached egg and toasted garlic bread (GFO).
  • Corned Beef Hash — Corned beef, red peppers, crispy kale, and a fried egg on crispy house hash bites, topped with hollandaise (GF).

Lunch - Light Meals

  • Chilli Crispy Chicken Salad — Pickled carrots, slaw, bean sprouts, toasted sesame, puffed rice noodles, sticky soy vinaigrette (GF, DF).
  • Butter Chicken Burger — Fried chicken thigh with butter chicken sauce, iceberg lettuce, crispy onions, and fries (GFO).
  • Pan Seared Monkfish — Pan seared monkfish on a lemon and herb couscous with sautéed greens.
  • Korean Fried Chicken — Sticky Korean fried chicken, slaw, toasted sesame, pickled onions, and Kewpie mayo (GF, DF).
  • Bowl of Fries — With your choice of aioli, gravy, or tomato sauce; small or large (GF, DF).
  • Loaded Hash Bites — Crispy hash bites topped with bacon, cheese, and gravy (GF).

Vegetarian (All Day)

  • Duo of Mushrooms — Mushroom duxelle, grilled mushrooms, haloumi, and red pepper cream cheese on toasted ciabatta (Vege, GFO).
  • Whipped Edamame — Edamame on toasted sourdough with salsa verde, and toasted seeds (Vegan, GFO).
  • Kimchi Shakshuka — Kimchi, gochujang roasted tomatoes, feta, toasted pita, topped with a poached egg (Vege).
  • Vege Brekkie Stack — Seared cauliflower, wilted spinach, corn fritter, topped with red pepper pesto (Vegan, GF).

Frequently asked questions

What are Passengers & Co's opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Do I need to book a table?
Bookings are highly recommended for groups of 6 or more; tables may be released after 15 minutes if you're running late.
Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options are marked throughout the menu.
Does Passengers & Co have daily specials?
Yes, a different special runs each weekday - ask staff for details.
Does Passengers & Co offer catering or host events?
Yes, catering, private functions and events are all available.
Is there cabinet food available?
Yes, cabinet food is available alongside the à la carte menu.
How can I contact Passengers & Co?
By phone on 03 342 9490 or email at [email protected].

Tips

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Good to know

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