Very average experience at Columbus Coffee. The food was just okay, and the service was passable but unfriendly—no smiles, just going through the motions. The coffee was watery and disappointing; we even had to ask them to remake it. Honestly, even if you’re just after a coffee, there are better choices elsewhere. Columbus wouldn’t be my first pick.
Margaret Crisp
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June 17, 2025
Took two elderly ladies here to this very accessible café for a birthday morning tea.
Loved the availability of parking, flat access into the café, wide distances between tables for a wheelchair, easy to use toilet etc
Glasses for the water were a little high for a wheelchair, but that's the only fault that I noticed.
Wide variety of food. Good to see the gluten free food on the top shelf of the glass cabinet & not under or mixed in with the gluten containing food.
The outside tables are sheltered from the wind on three sides by glass or clear plastic & a clear roof overhead. Other tables are out in the sunny open for those that prefer the natural environment.
Victoria Phillips
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June 26, 2025
Awesome cafe! The girls are all super lovely and seriously make the best coffee ever. Tried a slice and my mother in law had a scone and we were both equally impressed. Highly recommend stopping in
Kim Seaward
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July 07, 2024
Our go to for kids milkshakes which for $8.50 are big, tasty and have cream on top. Yummo. Coffee is average as they use Alternative brand milks which are thin and bitter - not a fan. Cabinet food is stock standard, nice cakes. Outside seating is under cover which is good in temperamental weather! Had a nice breakfast here with my boy for $23 all up as adult eggs on toast was $14 and kids was $8. Reasonable price and tasty!
Aroha Watts
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May 25, 2025
Omelet and French toast were absolutely amazing. However, 3 young women behind the counter gossiping, laughing and cussing(so we could hear clearly) plus the lack of service was shocking. Not asked how our meals were, or even considered. Some customer service training is in desperate need. No welcoming, greetings, even menus offered. Looked at like I was interrupting. No farewells after paying a fair bit for breakfast and coffees is terrible 😢
Thank you to the chefs and kitchen staff.
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Very average experience at Columbus Coffee. The food was just okay, and the service was passable but unfriendly—no smiles, just going through the motions. The coffee was watery and disappointing; we even had to ask them to remake it. Honestly, even if you’re just after a coffee, there are better choices elsewhere. Columbus wouldn’t be my first pick.
Took two elderly ladies here to this very accessible café for a birthday morning tea. Loved the availability of parking, flat access into the café, wide distances between tables for a wheelchair, easy to use toilet etc Glasses for the water were a little high for a wheelchair, but that's the only fault that I noticed. Wide variety of food. Good to see the gluten free food on the top shelf of the glass cabinet & not under or mixed in with the gluten containing food. The outside tables are sheltered from the wind on three sides by glass or clear plastic & a clear roof overhead. Other tables are out in the sunny open for those that prefer the natural environment.
Awesome cafe! The girls are all super lovely and seriously make the best coffee ever. Tried a slice and my mother in law had a scone and we were both equally impressed. Highly recommend stopping in
Our go to for kids milkshakes which for $8.50 are big, tasty and have cream on top. Yummo. Coffee is average as they use Alternative brand milks which are thin and bitter - not a fan. Cabinet food is stock standard, nice cakes. Outside seating is under cover which is good in temperamental weather! Had a nice breakfast here with my boy for $23 all up as adult eggs on toast was $14 and kids was $8. Reasonable price and tasty!
Omelet and French toast were absolutely amazing. However, 3 young women behind the counter gossiping, laughing and cussing(so we could hear clearly) plus the lack of service was shocking. Not asked how our meals were, or even considered. Some customer service training is in desperate need. No welcoming, greetings, even menus offered. Looked at like I was interrupting. No farewells after paying a fair bit for breakfast and coffees is terrible 😢 Thank you to the chefs and kitchen staff.