What should I order at Columbus Coffee?
Columbus Coffee
Cream Mushroom
Recommended most strongly because it was described as super delicious, with a very surprising and impressive sauce seasoning, and even called the best dish eaten in New Zealand.
Pork Belly Tacos
Praised as 'such amazing pork belly tacos,' with reviewers also noting the food quality was high and the atmosphere was very good.
Free Range Egg Toast With Bacon
Mentioned as good, making it a positively reviewed breakfast item among the cafe's quick and fresh food offerings.
Breakfasts
Frequently praised in general for being quick, fresh, and offering many options, including simple toast and more elaborate paleo and gluten-free choices.
Coffee
Repeatedly recommended for being great and consistently high quality, with several reviews specifically highlighting the coffee as a standout.
Food
Overall food quality was praised as fresh, high quality, and better than what one reviewer had at a high-end hotel, showing strong general approval across the reviews.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 4 PM |
About Columbus Coffee
Columbus Coffee is a cafe, breakfast restaurant, and coffee shop in Timaru, New Zealand. It is known for breakfast and lunch, with reviewers often mentioning eggs benedict, cabinet food, and coffee. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh food, quick service, friendly staff, and the fact that it accommodates a range of dietary needs, including keto and gluten free options. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and bright, with seating that works for solo dining, groups, and people working on a laptop.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Columbus Coffee known for?
It is best known for eggs benedict, cabinet food, and coffee, with reviews also calling out fresh breakfasts and fast service. People repeatedly mention that the food is high quality and comes out quickly, which makes it a strong stop for breakfast or a quick lunch in Timaru.
What dishes are most recommended at Columbus Coffee?
Reviewers specifically highlight eggs benedict, free range egg toast with bacon, pork belly tacos, and cream mushroom, plus the salmon bagel and keto cheesecake from the menu tags. The praise often focuses on fresh ingredients, good presentation, and dishes that suit both standard and dietary-specific orders like keto or gluten free.
Is Columbus Coffee good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is NZ$10 to 20, and reviewers describe it as reasonably priced, quick, and not expensive for the quality. Comments like "smacznie, szybko, niedrogo" and praise for fresh food and generous breakfast options suggest strong value for a cafe meal in Timaru.
How well does Columbus Coffee handle dietary needs?
Very well, according to reviews and menu tags, with repeated mentions of keto options, gluten free options, and even keto cheesecake. Reviewers also say the cafe specializes in different dietary requirements, so it is a practical choice if you need breakfast or lunch that fits a specific diet.
Is parking available at Columbus Coffee?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Columbus Coffee have vegetarian options?
Yes, Columbus Coffee offers vegetarian options.
Is Columbus Coffee kid-friendly?
Yes, Columbus Coffee is good for kids.
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