Reviews of The Roost. (Coffee Shop) in Oamaru (Otago).

The Roost

322 Reviews

140 Comments

Coffee shop

Coffee shop

Breakfast restaurant

30 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand

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Information of The Roost, Coffee shop in Oamaru (Otago)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of The Roost

K. C.

We came here for an early morning coffee and scone, staff were friendly and happy to open up when we arrived a few minutes before opening. The frittata was a touch expensive, but it was delicious and filled me up. Coffee was good, perfect temperature, your classic cafe coffee. I will be back here in the future, thanks The Roost!

J. h.

visited in a busy time. I wanted to have here, but it was almost time to go, so I had no choice to change it to take away. It's a pity that I used disposable cup, but it's a lovely place and nice coffee.

A. D.

Visited a year ago and had really good muesli and fresh seasonal fruit. Was looking forward to same but they'd had a busy weekend and had run out of muesli. Had adequate poached eggs and bacon. Not well presented. Very basic fair.

Y. W.

This is only one coffee shop opened in the early Sunday morning near Brydone Hotel. We want to try something different and apparently it was a good choice. Benedict egg muffin is nice and my daughter was happy for her free fluffy and cake

L. C.

I had not been there for a few years since I used to go regularly. The food I ordered was less than what I previously could get and had no garnishes etc. Meagre selection of cabinet food. However, I think they were probably short staffed etc.

鐘.

Nice place to have breakfast in this quiet town. The food is pretty descent and the interior deco of the cafe is quite modern yet cozy.

B. R.

A simple cafe which produces excellent coffee and breakfast. The pancakes were light and fluffy with lots of banana, walnuts and caramel sauce. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked and the bacon rashes were just right. Egg yolks were thick and deep yellow - fresh and grass fed. We would go back just for the pancakes. Black coffee was served with hot water on the side without asking. The Roost provided the best breakfast we have had in 12 days in NZ.

M. K. (.

The coffee here is very good. The food choice in the cabinet is okay - for a hungry visitor. Staff regularly seem a little reserved here, but my latest visit at the beginning of June has some really friendly staff on, and I wasn’t made to feel like a stranger.

J. L.

Great coffee, large cups are enormous! Really good food and great staff

B. M.

Excellent for lunch. Lovely people and good food at reasonable prices

S. R.

Great Sunday brunch. The staff are so chilled and very helpful with the wee ones. Making it an enjoyable experience to just relax and enjoy the food with great coffee. Weather a bit dusty in the morning or an arvo pick me up, this is the place to go.

R. O.

Proper hot coffee. Tasty savoury muffin and fresh sweet slice. Great service.

D. Y.

Foods yum! Carrot cake and icing is spot on! Coffee is good for Oamaru - but in general, the milk is heated too quickly or too much - not quite burned, but very thin.. hmmm... quite drinkable though!! And they do small-bowl sized cups - Awesome!

H.

Lovely coffee and nice scone with jam and cream

R. M.

Great customer service and yum food n coffee

D. F.

Very nice coffee and friendly locals

A.

I had some amazing waffles for breakfast, which was delish! Beautiful coffee and a friendly chef, who came over for a little chat, as it was very quiet early in the morning. Looking forward to visit next time when in Oamaru.

m. m.

Great stop off for a really tasty lunch in the steam punk area.

G. M.

Amazing service with delicious food and great value.

G. J.

Very good value for money. Breakfast, lunch or a snack and the portions are great. Coffee's are good and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly. The Roost will definitely see me again :-)

S. M. S.

Nice and cosy cafe for a drink and snack.

J. O.

Food lovely however waited 50 mins for meal. Was busy to begin with... Told wait 20mins. One person on front counter making coffee and serving. Could have been a little more organised.

R. M.

Really cute little place, coffee was very nice too which I took to go - with a shot of caramel...it's my thing. Handy for us at the time due to the very early opening time which was great. Nice and tidy with outdoor seating at the front and back. Great if you have little ones or just want a nice quiet spot for a hot drink. Only disappointment is 2 x friends I was both bought a muffin from the shop and seperate times on the same day, and both were quite disappointed commenting the taste wasn't that great and they didn't seem very fresh, one of them saying there muffin felt like it had been frozen but not properly defrosted (or offered to heat up)..and on a cold morning was less than ideal, so that was a shame to hear.

B. W.

Great cafe, brilliant staff, yummy food

h.

Food and coffee were devine! Will be back to visit 😁

J.

Great food. Had to wait a while but definitely worth it. Best eggs bene ever!

A. K.

Yeah! definitely had to go back for more of the pasta salad

K. H.

The staff were lovely and efficient, coffees were good, they could have been a little hotter but had good flavour. We had a couple of big breakfasts, Eggs on toast and a bacon butty, all the food was cooked perfectly and the servings were very generous - Good value for Money

S. W.

Lunch with family. Omelette & burger had by us. Great taste & quality. Excellent portion sizes & value for money. Good decor & comfortable seats. Friendly & efficient staff. Recommend.

T.

Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Yummy food. Reasonable price.

V. S.

The Roost is such a good cafe, the staff are friendly every time, the food is nice and hearty and portions are generous. The waffles are so good.

R.

Sharp service great coffee

M.

Great coffee, friendly service and yummy food

J. Y.

Very good coffee, much needed after the long drive from picton. They do a mean custard square too.

R. D.

The eggs Benedict were delicious and the cappuccino came in the largest cup o have ever seen. Highly recommended.

W. S.

Fantastic coffee..and the staff are very welcoming and have good service.

a. l.

Coffee was beautiful and so was all day breakfast but slow tho

S. L.

Great sized coffees and great breakfast !

M. N.

Food yummy, coffee average, service very slow.

R. &. P. W.

Were there for Jazz fest. Food was good but atmosphere was slightly cool-needs a bit more texture to soften the hard surfaces and echo acoustics.

L.

Great food & friendly people

D. S.

My daughter loves their Macroni cheese. We had a nice chat at the Roost and the arrangement of sitting table make you feel that you are able to have a private conversation with some good coffees.

m. s.

Food was great lovely building but lacked character. The place needs a lift to attract more customers. Friendly staff

m. r.

I love this cosey little nook. Their coffees are the best in town and i have always enjoyed my order from the display cabinet. Great atmosphere and service.

G. G.

Nice lunch for 2 of us, arrived quickly and very nice. Plenty of room and time for a good long chat.

E.

Amazing food. Pulled pork slider was incredible. Fantastic vibe as well, we went Saturday lunch and they had a live duo playing. Will definitely return.

D. S.

Absolutely stunning Eggs Bene.. Great coffee and service with a smile.

S. W.

Freshly made hollandaise sauce, great coffee, friendly service with an unbeatable breakfast. Thanks guys.

A.

Waiting a good 30 mins for food so far, no idea what it's going to taste like

J. B.

Excellent Cafe. Yummy food. Coffee sometimes only warm. Need to heat up a bit as need hot in winter mornings otherwise very pleasant.

J. M.

Great service and amazing food

J. W.

Great coffee and staff, nice place to relax.

K. B.

Cannot fault. Great coffee helpful staff. Yummy wholesome food

L.

Big spacious cafe, nice food and nice coffee

R. T.

Great meal and great service!

M. G.

Coffee lovely, carrot cake a bit dry.

S. J.

Great selection of food, including gluten free. And the owner gives a little bow before leaving after he has served your meal!

C. B.

Lovely food. Great coffee. Friendly staff.

r. w.

Clean and cosy....Lovely food menu...we stopped for breakfast and coffee...recommended 👍

R. P.

Nice wee cafe. We had the eggs bennie and they were really good

A. H.

Friendly staff. Good coffee. Surrounds could be cleaner rating 4. 5

H. C.

Service was a little bit slow but the food and the coffee was pretty decent.

J. C.

Very clean, quiet, can stay as long as you like, seating outside, friendly staff, good selection of food.

A. P.

Love the food and coffee, and staff great

S. P.

Great spot for a decent coffee and some yummy quality food. We go here regularly when in Oamaru :)

J. M.

Great place to get takeaway coffee when you have hospital visit or appointment.

C. C.

lovely coffee and great environment, staff are always friendly.

S. B.

Good service and coffee. Room for kids to run around.

N. H.

Good coffee and food. Friendly staff. The large coffee is huge.

D. B.

Just dropped in for muffin and cold drink. Food and staff good.

J. P.

Very good coffee. Good food. Easy parking.

J.

Good coffee😁

t. b.

Good coffee and food and friendly service

D. H.

Coffee was ok just not hot enough!

C. J.

Yummy coffee...nice warm place....friendly staff

J. w.

Best coffee lovely service and very friendly people

E. P.

Fabulous in every way. Good quality ingredients make great quality meals

R. C.

Nice good and coffee lovely kind stafd

C. H.

Great place, excellent choices of food and fantastic staff

s. s.

Great Eggs Benedict, great coffee. Nice spot for breakfast

D. H.

First time there with the new owners, friendly staff. Menu has options of meat free choices

L. C.

Good coffee and friendly service.

t. c.

Spacious

C.

Lovely service and nice wedges

I. W.

Superb coffee and the eggs Benedict are magnificent.😊

C. K.

Amazing breakfast and friendly staff. Thanks heaps!!! 😀

p.

Great coffe and good food.

C.

Great keto cake.

S. C.

Long wait for meal. Toilets out of supplies

G. R.

Good food but unmotivated grumpy service

D. M.

Nice coffee, good sweet treats.

G. F.

Good coffee but breakfast overpriced for the quality and ingredients

B. M.

Excellente coffee experienced barista

J. D.

Great potatos

S. M.

Food is good coffee is great

P.

Great place great range of food

D. F.

Quiet place to have relaxing cuppa

C. J.

Normal big breakfast. Nice coffee

R. L. B.

Nice food, shocking milkshake.

C.

Its ok not much to choose from..stodgy food

T. G.

Nice people great food...:)

C. E.

I love their french sodasand scones🤘

M. T.

Great food and service!

l. w.

Very nice great breakfast.

J.

Lovely plum and custard cake.

R. G.

Friendly staff and delicious food

M. B.

Nice food and great service

I. G.

Great service and good company.

鍾.

Best tea&coffee in town!

G. S.

Good service and homely atmosphere

G. G.

The food and coffee are ok.

C. D.

Nice food. Nice setting.

l. m.

Beat breakfast out to be honest

N.

Great breakfast and coffee

S.

Awesome little cafe

M. B.

The large milkshakes need to be bigger!

M. M.

Nice food

W. F.

Great selection of food

R. W.

Nice food and coffee.

P. B.

Good food and service

D.

Good coffee stop

A. M.

Fine basic cafe.

Y. T.

Didn't listen to what I ordered

P.

Good food & coffee

N.

Very good food

M. N. (.

Nice food and coffee

D. H.

Nice coffee

J. S.

relaxing fun place to be

J. C.

Excellent coffee

s.

Great coffee

R. B.

Good coffee!!!

C. W.

It was okay

N.

Great place

I. M.

Nice food.

C.

(Translated) Just nice - great cake ... tastes very good! 💪🏻👍🏻 (Original) Einfach nett - toller Kuchen... schmeckt sehr gut!💪🏻👍🏻

K.

(Translated) Very comfortable environment, food is very common, but the emphasis is on mountain eggs (Original) 很舒適的環境，食物就很常見的那些，但強調是放山雞蛋

L.

(Translated) Great breakfast. Cosi atmosphere. Good welcome. Fast service. I recommend (Original) Super petit déjeuner. Ambiance cosi. Bon accueil. Service rapide. Je recommande

Y.

(Translated) Reasonable (Original) Lumayan

D.

(Translated) Coffee taste. (Original) 커피 맛있음.

M.

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