Mrs M's

About Mrs M's

Mrs M's is a cafe at 209 Stafford Street in Timaru Central, offering coffee, breakfast and lunch with freshly made meals and cabinet food. The cafe describes itself simply: coffee, breakfast, lunch - we have you sorted.

The all-day menu runs from classics like Eggs Benny and Bacon & Eggs through to heartier options like Mrs M's Big Breakfast, an Open Steak Sandwich, Pork Belly Bao Buns, and a Whitebait Sandwich or Meal. Coffee is Supreme Coffee, served alongside a full range of milkshakes, iced drinks, smoothies and specialty teas. A dedicated kids menu covers breakfast and lunch options for younger diners, each including a drink.

Beyond the cafe itself, Mrs M's is passionate about creating delicious, high-quality food and specialises in catering small- to medium-sized events and corporate morning teas, with local delivery options in Timaru and Pleasant Point. Customer reviews consistently praise the coffee and breakfast, with one describing it as "hands down the best spot in town."

Mrs M's Cafe: Coffee, Breakfast and Lunch in Timaru Central

On Stafford Street in Timaru Central, Mrs M's sums up its offering in one simple line: coffee, breakfast, lunch - we have you sorted. It's a cafe built around freshly made meals and cabinet food, serving locals and visitors alike from early morning through to mid-afternoon.

A Menu That Covers the Basics and Beyond

Mrs M's all-day menu leans into cafe classics done well. Eggs Benny comes with poached eggs, spinach and homemade hollandaise, with a choice of bacon, salmon or mushrooms, while Bacon & Eggs keeps things simple with local streaky bacon and eggs cooked to preference. For those after something bigger, Mrs M's Big Breakfast brings together bacon, eggs, beans, hash brown, sausage, tomato and mushrooms with toast.

Beyond the classics, the menu branches into more distinctive dishes. The Open Steak Sandwich features a Scotch fillet steak on toasted bread with bacon, onion rings, salad and fries, while the Pork Belly Bao Buns pair twice-cooked pork belly with hoisin sauce and a sriracha mayo slaw. Whitebait fans can choose a Whitebait Sandwich or a full Whitebait Meal served with fries and salad — a nod to the local South Canterbury catch. Burgers come in chicken, beef or vegetarian options, and a Bagel Stack loaded with mushrooms, avocado, spinach, tomato, beetroot and hummus offers a lighter alternative.

Coffee and a Full Drinks List

Mrs M's serves Supreme Coffee, with the full range of espresso and white coffee options, milkshakes in six flavours, iced coffee and chocolate, and smoothies in berry, banana and mango. Tea drinkers get a proper selection too, with pots of Imperial Sancha, Classic Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Strawberry Plum, Ginger Limoncello, Maple Walnut and Peppermint Breeze available for one or two.

Something for the Kids

A dedicated kids menu keeps things simple and good value, with every meal priced the same and including a drink. Options span breakfast, with waffles or pancakes topped with banana, bacon and maple syrup, through to lunch choices like chicken bites and fries, fish bites and fries, or a toasted sandwich with a choice of fillings.

Catering for Events and Morning Teas

Beyond the cafe, Mrs M's is passionate about creating delicious, high-quality food for events, specialising in catering small- to medium-sized gatherings and corporate morning teas. Local delivery is available in Timaru and Pleasant Point, making it straightforward for local businesses to shout their staff to a corporate morning tea without leaving the office.

A Well-Loved Local Spot

Customer reviews consistently point to the quality of the coffee and breakfast at Mrs M's. One reviewer called it "hands down the best spot in town," praising coffee that's "consistently amazing and exactly what you need to start your day right." Another described an "absolutely outstanding breakfast and coffee" with great service, singling out the freshly baked cabinet food. For anyone in Timaru looking for a reliable morning or lunchtime spot, Mrs M's has built a loyal following on the strength of its food, coffee and cabinet offerings.

Visiting Mrs M's

Mrs M's is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4pm, closed on weekends, making it a dependable weekday stop for coffee, breakfast or lunch in Timaru Central.

Signature items

• Mrs M's Big Breakfast
• Eggs Benny
• Pork Belly Bao Buns
• Open Steak Sandwich
• Whitebait Meal
• Supreme Coffee

Menu

Tea

• Imperial Sancha — Pot for one or two
• Classic Earl Grey — Pot for one or two
• English Breakfast — Pot for one or two
• Strawberry Plum — Pot for one or two
• Ginger Limoncello — Pot for one or two
• Maple Walnut — Pot for one or two
• Peppermint Breeze — Pot for one or two

Catering

• Corporate Morning Tea — Catering for workplace morning teas
• Event Catering — Catering for small to medium-sized events, with local delivery in Timaru and Pleasant Point

Kids Menu

• Waffles — With banana, bacon and maple syrup; includes a drink
• Pancakes — With banana, bacon and maple syrup; includes a drink
• Chicken Bites & Fries — Includes a drink
• Fish Bites & Fries — Includes a drink
• Toasted Sandwich & Fries — Choice of up to two fillings: ham, cheese, onion, tomato; includes a drink

Hot Drinks

• Short Black — Espresso option
• Long Black — Espresso option
• Macchiato — Espresso option
• Americano — Espresso option
• Piccolo — Espresso option
• Flat White — White coffee, medium or large
• Cappuccino — White coffee, medium or large
• Latte — White coffee, medium or large
• Mochaccino — White coffee, medium or large
• Hot Chocolate — Medium or large
• Chai — Medium or large

All Day Menu

• Eggs Benny — Poached eggs, spinach and homemade hollandaise sauce, with a choice of bacon, salmon or mushrooms
• Bacon & Eggs — Local streaky bacon with eggs poached, fried or scrambled
• Pancakes or Waffles — Served with banana, bacon, cream and maple syrup
• Creamy Mushrooms — Mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce
• Mrs M's Big Breakfast — Bacon, eggs, beans, hash brown, sausage, tomato and mushrooms served with toast
• Toast & Jam — Classic toast and jam
• Mrs M's Granola — House granola
• Open Steak Sandwich — Scotch fillet steak on toasted bread with bacon, onion rings, salad and fries
• Pork Belly Bao Buns — Twice cooked pork belly with hoisin sauce and sriracha mayo slaw
• Whitebait Sandwich — Whitebait pattie served in fresh bread
• Whitebait Meal — Whitebait served with fries and salad
• Bacon Butty — Classic bacon butty, egg can be added
• Burgers — Choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian, served with cheese, slaw, onion rings and fries
• Bagel Stack — Toasted bagel stack with mushrooms, avocado, spinach, tomato, beetroot and hummus
• Omelettes — 4-egg omelette with a choice of 3 fillings: ham, salmon, spinach, tomato, cheese, onion or cream cheese
• Chicken Schnitzel — Served with fries and salad, topped with homemade mushroom sauce
• Soup of the Day — Daily soup

Cold Drinks & Smoothies

• Chocolate Milkshake — Classic milkshake
• Vanilla Milkshake — Classic milkshake
• Caramel Milkshake — Classic milkshake
• Strawberry Milkshake — Classic milkshake
• Lime Milkshake — Classic milkshake
• Banana Milkshake — Classic milkshake
• Iced Chocolate — Iced drink
• Iced Coffee — Iced drink
• Berry Smoothie — Fruit smoothie
• Banana Smoothie — Fruit smoothie
• Mango Smoothie — Fruit smoothie

Frequently asked questions

What are Mrs M's opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Where is Mrs M's located?

209 Stafford Street, Timaru Central.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, all kids meals are the same price and include a drink.

Does Mrs M's offer catering?

Yes, specialising in small- to medium-sized events and corporate morning teas, with local delivery in Timaru and Pleasant Point.

What coffee do they serve?

Supreme Coffee, alongside a full range of hot drinks, milkshakes, iced drinks and smoothies.

What's a standout dish?

Mrs M's Big Breakfast, Eggs Benny and the Pork Belly Bao Buns are popular choices.

Can I get whitebait here?

Yes, as a Whitebait Sandwich or a Whitebait Meal served with fries and salad.

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