Maryse Coffee

cafe — Kelvin Heights · Queenstown

About Maryse Coffee

MARYSE Coffee is a specialty coffee hut in Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, serving espresso-based coffee, toasted paninis and homemade baked goods. The coffee is proudly sourced from Higher Ground in Cromwell, and the hut also offers catering alongside its everyday coffee hut service.

The coffee menu spans both black and white coffee styles, along with a matcha and tea selection and a range of dairy milk alternatives for those with dietary preferences. Food-wise, the hut is known for its toasted paninis, from the all-time favourite Ham & Cheese through to a vegetarian option, alongside a rotating selection of homemade sweet treats.

MARYSE Coffee has built a strong local reputation, rated 5 stars by both locals and visitors to Queenstown.

MARYSE Coffee: A 5-Star Coffee Hut in Kelvin Heights, Queenstown

Tucked into Kelvin Heights in Queenstown, MARYSE Coffee has built a strong local reputation as a specialty coffee hut, rated 5 stars by both locals and visitors. The hut keeps things focused on the essentials done well: quality espresso, toasted paninis and homemade baked goods.

Coffee Sourced from Cromwell

MARYSE proudly serves coffee beans from Higher Ground, a roaster based in nearby Cromwell, across a full menu of black and white coffee styles — from a straightforward Long Black or Americano through to Flat Whites, Lattes, Cappuccinos and Mochaccinos. For something different, a matcha and tea selection is also available, and dairy milk alternatives including oat, almond, soy and coconut are offered for those with dietary preferences.

On the food side, the hut's toasted paninis are a genuine drawcard, led by the all-time favourite Ham & Cheese, with a vegetarian option also on offer. Alongside the paninis, MARYSE bakes its own selection of sweet treats, including a Whittaker's almond brownie made with no gluten added, a classic chocolate chip cookie, and vegan options like banana bread and a blueberry tart.

A Genuine Local Favourite

With glowing reviews from both regulars and visitors passing through Queenstown, MARYSE Coffee has earned its reputation the straightforward way — solid coffee, honest food, and homemade baking. For anyone in Kelvin Heights looking for a reliable coffee stop or a light bite, MARYSE offers a genuinely local, well-regarded option to start the day.

Signature items

  • Ham & Cheese Panini
  • Whittaker's Almond Brownie
  • Flat White
  • Vegan Banana Bread
  • Vegan Blueberry Tart

Menu

Black Coffee

  • Double Espresso — A double shot of espresso.
  • Long Black — Espresso topped with hot water.
  • Americano — Espresso diluted with hot water.

Matcha & Tea

  • Matcha & Tea Selection — A selection of matcha and tea available.

Sweet Treats

  • Whittaker's Almond Brownie — A homemade brownie made with Whittaker's chocolate (no gluten added).
  • Choc Chip Cookie — A homemade chocolate chip cookie.
  • Vegan Banana Bread — A homemade vegan banana bread.
  • Vegan Blueberry Tart — A homemade vegan blueberry tart.

White Coffee

  • Macchiato — Espresso marked with a small amount of milk foam.
  • Piccolo — A small, strong milk coffee.
  • Flat White — Espresso with steamed milk and a thin layer of microfoam.
  • Latte — Espresso with steamed milk.
  • Cappuccino — Espresso with steamed milk and a deep layer of foam.
  • Mochaccino — Espresso with chocolate and steamed milk.

Toasted Paninis

  • Ham & Cheese Panini — The all-time favourite toasted panini.
  • Vegetarian Panini — A vegetarian toasted panini option.

Frequently asked questions

Where does MARYSE Coffee source its beans?
From Higher Ground, a roaster based in Cromwell.
What dairy milk alternatives are available?
Oat, almond, soy and coconut milk.
Does MARYSE Coffee offer catering?
Yes, catering is available in addition to the coffee hut service.
Is there a vegetarian panini option?
Yes, alongside the classic Ham & Cheese panini.
Are there vegan sweet treats?
Yes, including vegan banana bread and a vegan blueberry tart.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 7:30am-2pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, closed Sunday.
Is the almond brownie gluten free?
It's made with no gluten added.

Tips

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  • {"body":"Oat, almond, soy and coconut milk are all available.","title":"Ask for a dairy alternative"}
  • {"body":"The hut runs shorter hours, closing at 2pm Monday to Friday and 12pm Saturday.","title":"Go early — closes at 2pm on weekdays"}
  • {"body":"Vegan banana bread and blueberry tart are part of the rotating sweet treats selection.","title":"Look out for the vegan bakes"}

Good to know

  • {"dietary":"Vegan and no-gluten-added baked goods available, plus oat, almond, soy and coconut milk alternatives."}