Robert Harris Rolleston is located at Shop 2, Rolleston Square, 74-76 Rolleston Drive, run by Vivek and Shivani. Shivani made New Zealand her home in September 2014, with Vivek joining her three months later, and the pair previously ran a successful convenience store business before bringing their passion for service to the café world.
Deeply passionate about coffee and driven by a commitment to the local community, Vivek and Shivani aim to create a warm, welcoming space backed by the support of the iconic Robert Harris brand, which has been roasting coffee in New Zealand for over 70 years and operates the country's largest roastery. Customers can relax with high-quality coffee and food, including the café's most popular dish, the BLT, and a must-try Smashed Avocado.
The café also offers catering for events of all sizes, with a dedicated catering menu available on request, making it a option for both a casual coffee stop and larger group orders.
At Shop 2, Rolleston Square, on Rolleston Drive, Robert Harris Rolleston is run by Vivek and Shivani, a couple who made this corner of Rolleston their own after building a career together in New Zealand. Shivani arrived from India and made the country home in September 2014, with Vivek following three months later. Before stepping into café ownership, the pair successfully ran a convenience store business, giving them a solid grounding in customer service before turning their attention to coffee.
Vivek and Shivani describe themselves as deeply passionate about coffee, with a commitment to the local community driving everything they do at the café. With the backing of the Robert Harris brand behind them, they've set out to create a warm, welcoming space where customers can relax, enjoy high-quality coffee and food, and feel right at home — a fitting local expression of a brand built on exactly that idea nationwide.
Robert Harris has been roasting coffee in New Zealand for over 70 years and operates the country's largest roastery, giving every cup served in Rolleston a link back to decades of local roasting expertise. The brand's coffee comes from beans sourced from reputable growing regions around the world, roasted in small batches to preserve freshness, with master roasters and blenders working to bring out the character of each blend.
On the food side, the café's most popular dish is the BLT, a straightforward favourite that keeps regulars coming back. For something a little different, the Smashed Avocado is flagged as a must-try. Together with the café's coffee offering, these give a good starting point for anyone visiting for the first time.
Beyond day-to-day café service, Robert Harris Rolleston offers catering for events of all sizes, with a dedicated catering menu available for anyone wanting to arrange food for a gathering, meeting, or celebration. Customers are encouraged to check the catering menu or get in touch directly to discuss their requirements.
The café is open seven days a week — Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am to 4pm — making it a reliable stop for an early coffee before work or a relaxed weekend brunch. Whether it's a quick BLT and coffee, a weekend treat, or catering for a larger event, Robert Harris Rolleston brings together local ownership and a well-established national coffee brand in one Rolleston Square location.