Columbus Coffee at Mitre 10 MEGA New Plymouth turns a stop at the Waiwhakaiho home-improvement store into a proper cafe visit. Its position beside the garden centre gives the branch a greener, more relaxed backdrop than a street-front coffee shop, with indoor tables and outdoor seating for lingering over breakfast or lunch. Seven-day opening from the morning into mid-afternoon also makes it useful before shopping, between errands or as a destination in its own right.
Breakfast follows the generous cafe style associated with Columbus. Eggs Benedict and free-range eggs on toast provide familiar savoury foundations, while creamy mushrooms and the Columbus Breakfast suit a larger appetite. A supreme omelette offers another egg-based direction, and brioche French toast shifts the meal towards something sweeter. The range is broad enough for diners to choose between a quick plate and a more substantial start without leaving the breakfast section.
The lunch side mixes dependable cafe staples with more individual seasonal dishes. An Angus beef burger anchors the hearty end of the menu, while a chicken katsu bowl, chorizo hash and pumpkin with halloumi bruschetta move through Japanese-inspired, spicy and vegetable-led flavours. The cabinet covers a different pace of visit with baked sweets, savouries, sandwiches, wraps and salads, making it easy to pair a smaller bite with coffee when a cooked meal feels excessive.
Families have their own choices, including an eggy breakfast, pancakes and chicken with chips, rather than needing to split an adult dish. Vegetarian, gluten-free, keto and dairy-free markers help diners scan the wider menu, although allergy requirements should still be discussed with the team because preparation is shared. That practical range, together with barista coffee and the garden-centre outlook, gives this particular Columbus branch a character that extends beyond its national cafe name.
Address: Corner Rifle Range Road and 5 Vickers Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand
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