Columbus Coffee

About Columbus Coffee

Columbus Coffee is a New Zealand coffee chain with more than 70 cafes nationwide, including this cafe in Timaru Central. The brand's journey began in 1995, when four coffee aficionados opened the original Columbus Coffee cafe in Auckland's CBD, introducing New Zealanders - then a nation of devout tea drinkers - to a fresh style of coffee experience with tastings and brewing demonstrations.

Today, Columbus Coffee's specialty coffee blend is small-batch roasted at its own craft roastery and delivered fresh to cafes around the country. In-store, chefs freshly prepare a menu of Columbus classics and seasonal dishes, from wholesome breakfasts to hearty lunches, alongside a daily-baked cabinet range that varies by location.

Customers can join Columbus Rewards for free beverages and exclusive offers, and the brand runs an annual Chef Competition and Barista & Latte Art Championships to celebrate its in-store teams.

Columbus Coffee Timaru: A New Zealand Coffee Classic

Columbus Coffee's story starts in 1995, when four coffee aficionados set out to share a fresh kind of coffee experience with New Zealand. After travelling the world and discovering a range of brewing methods, they opened the original Columbus Coffee cafe in Auckland's bustling CBD, introducing tastings and demonstrations to a nation that had, until then, been devoted to tea.

From One Cafe to a Nationwide Chain

That single Auckland cafe grew into a nationwide brand, and Columbus Coffee now operates more than 70 cafes across New Zealand, including this cafe in Timaru Central. Wherever you find a Columbus Coffee, the same commitment to fresh, quality coffee and freshly prepared food carries through.

Coffee Roasted In-House

Columbus Coffee's specialty blend is proudly small-batch roasted at its own craft roastery before being delivered fresh to cafes, ensuring the coffee served is as fresh as possible and roasted exactly the way the brand intends. Customers can also order the Columbus House Blend online, or set up a subscription to have it delivered straight to their door.

A Menu of Classics and Seasonal Dishes

In-store chefs freshly prepare a kitchen menu of Columbus classics - from the Supreme Omelette and Eggs Benedict to the Angus Beef Burger - alongside hearty options like Brioche French Toast and Free Range Eggs on Toast. A rotating seasonal menu brings dishes like the Chicken Katsu Bowl, Chorizo Hash and Pumpkin & Haloumi Bruschetta, while a cabinet range of sweets, savouries, sandwiches, wraps and salads is baked fresh daily and varies by location. A dedicated kids' menu covers options like an Eggy Breakfast, Banana & Caramel Pancake and Chicken Nuggets & Chips.

Rewards, Chefs and Baristas

Columbus Rewards members enjoy free beverages and exclusive offers, and the brand celebrates its people with an annual Chef Competition, where chefs showcase original recipes, and a Barista & Latte Art Championships, crowning a National Barista Champion each year.

Visiting Columbus Coffee Timaru

This Columbus Coffee cafe is located at 50 Theodosia St, Timaru Central, part of a nationwide network of more than 70 cafes across New Zealand.

Signature items

• Columbus Blend
• Supreme Omelette
• Eggs Benedict
• Angus Beef Burger
• Chicken Katsu Bowl
• Belgian Hot Chocolate

Menu

Teas

• Tea Total Teas — Selection of teas

Seasonal

• Plum & Apple Crumble Waffles — Seasonal waffle dish
• Chicken Katsu Bowl — Seasonal chicken katsu bowl
• Chorizo Hash — Seasonal chorizo hash
• Pumpkin & Haloumi Bruschetta — Seasonal bruschetta with pumpkin and haloumi

Chocolates

• Belgian Hot Chocolate — Hot chocolate
• Iced Chocolate — Iced chocolate

Kid'S Menu

• Eggy Breakfast — Kids breakfast option
• Hungry Tummies Breakfast — Kids breakfast option
• Banana & Caramel Pancake — Kids pancake option
• Chicken Nuggets & Chips — Kids meal option

Kitchen Menu

• Supreme Omelette — A Columbus kitchen classic
• Eggs Benedict — Classic eggs benedict
• Creamy Mushrooms — A Columbus kitchen classic
• Columbus Breakfast — The signature Columbus cooked breakfast
• Brioche French Toast — French toast made with brioche
• Free Range Eggs on Toast — Free range eggs served on toast
• Angus Beef Burger — Burger made with Angus beef

Cabinet Range

• Sweets — Cabinet sweets, baked fresh daily, selection varies by location
• Savoury — Cabinet savoury items such as sausage rolls, baked fresh daily
• Sandwiches, Wraps & Salads — Including a Vietnamese chicken salad, selection varies by location

Cold Beverages

• Smoothies — Cold smoothies
• Frappes — Iced frappe drinks
• Milkshakes — Milkshakes
• Iced Coffees — Iced coffee drinks
• Iced Matcha — Iced matcha drink

Local Favourites

• Local Favourites — Local specialities such as a salmon bagel, varies by cafe

Speciality Blends

• Columbus Blend — The house speciality coffee blend, roasted at Columbus's own craft roastery
• Chai Latte — Chai latte
• Matcha — Matcha

Frequently asked questions

Is Columbus Coffee a New Zealand-wide chain?

Yes, Columbus Coffee has more than 70 cafes across New Zealand, including this Timaru cafe.

Where does Columbus Coffee's coffee come from?

It is a specialty blend, small-batch roasted at the brand's own craft roastery and delivered fresh to cafes.

Can I join a rewards programme?

Yes, Columbus Rewards is free to join and includes free beverages and exclusive offers.

Does the menu change with the seasons?

Yes, alongside kitchen classics there is a seasonal menu with dishes like the Chicken Katsu Bowl and Chorizo Hash.

Is there a kids' menu?

Yes, including an Eggy Breakfast, Banana & Caramel Pancake and Chicken Nuggets & Chips.

When did Columbus Coffee start?

In 1995, with the original cafe opening in Auckland's CBD.

Can I buy Columbus Coffee beans to take home?

Yes, the Columbus House Blend can be ordered online, including as a subscription.

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