Persian café · Ferrymead

Take a little time to rest.

Breakfast, Persian plates, coffee and saffron tea—served in a bright, welcoming corner of Christchurch.

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4.9123 Google reviews
Ferrymead5/987 Ferry Road
Tue–Sat9:00 am–5:00 pm
Dine inTakeaway available
Ornate Persian teapot and sugar crystals on a colourful café table

A warm table in Ferrymead

Persian hospitality, one cup and plate at a time.

A Cup Of Rest brings together fragrant saffron tea, carefully made coffee, generous breakfasts and comforting Persian dishes in a colourful café setting.

Come for a quiet morning, a leisurely lunch or a sweet pause after the Christchurch Coastal Pathway.

Good for
Breakfast and lunch
Dining
Dine-in and takeaway
Parking
Free parking

From the kitchen

A taste of the menu

Three favourites for breakfast, lunch and a quiet cup of tea.

Persian breakfast plate with eggs, fresh accompaniments and warm bread
Breakfast favourite

Persian breakfast plate

Eggs, cheese, butter and jam with warm bread, a date, and optional cream and honey.

$21
Golden chicken tahchin topped with barberries and pistachios
From the lunch menu

Chicken tahchin

Golden baked saffron rice layered with tender chicken, yogurt, tangy barberries and a hint of pistachio.

$25
Persian tea service with an ornate navy teapot, tea cups and dates
A quiet pause

Persian saffron tea

Fragrant saffron tea served with dates and tahini—a small ritual worth taking your time over.

Come in for tea

Breakfast, lunch or a long cup of tea

A table worth taking your time over.

Plan your visit

4.9 ★★★★★

Warm words, generously shared.

Based on 123 Google reviews

Sharon D'souza

★★★★★

“Such a unique and delicious dining experience! From the moment you walk in, the place feels so warm, friendly, and welcoming—almost like being invited into someone’s home.”
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TÜBA

★★★★★

“Such a pleasant calm atmosphere. The Persian tea is worth thousand dollars, saffron flavour is truly amazing… A must-visit restaurant.”
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Varya Kern

★★★★★

“A hidden gem tucked away in Ferrymead Central… The dishes are all beautifully presented with the utmost attention to how the flavours work together.”
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Plan your visit

Find your cup of rest.

A Cup Of Rest
5/987 Ferry Road
Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023
New Zealand
Get directions+64 21 222 4606

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday–Saturday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am–4:00 pm

Hours may change on public holidays.

  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Free parking
  • Card payments
  • Good for children
  • Accessible parking