Best hot chocolate in Timaru

4 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Oxford
The Oxford
94/100 (1483 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Duck
Chai Tea Latte
Pork
Salmon
Flourless Chocolate Cake
hot chocolate
Cloudy Beer
Cous cous
Prawn Green Curry
Salt and pepper squid
Pancakes
Prawns
Schnitzel
Pork Sirloin
Duck Wontons
Toasts
Braised Lamb Neck
Venison Pear and Blue Cheese
Beef
Schnitzel
Liquorice Parfait with Limes
Beef Cheeks
Grilled Bacon Steak
Lemon Sole Filets Crumbed
Pancakes
Korean New Sandwich Cubano
Soup of the Day
Eggs Florentine
Lamb
Grilled Ribeye
Fish
Salad
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amazing food, service & restaurant - definitely deserves a 5/5 :) after a long day of driving from Queenstown back to Timaru on Saturday, 14FEB15, we..."
Gabriela Kolpa-Johnson
"The best food and service anywhere in Timaru. The Oxford are very accommodating for food intolerances too. Top marks..."
Deborah Still
"Stumbled on this wee gem whilst passing through Timaru. Wow, concise yet interesting dinner menu that is modestly priced considering the high quality..."
Jo-Anne Davern Fuller
"We just went there for a work Breakfast with a table of 20+, they opened early especially for us, remembered our names as to place the plates for us..."
Chris Davies
"Food was glorious, drink selection broad, waitstaff were very friendly and served us beautifully. Definitely be coming..."
Dana McNeill
"I had a night out with girlfriends this week. The meal was amazing - pork belly and cheesecake for dessert were perfection. As usual the service..."
Cynthia Stephens
"Great service and excellent food, can highly..."
Mark Prujean
"Had a great lunch here. Nice setting. Very reasonable prices and good..."
Natasha Cleaver
"Loved every mouthful. The staff very professional. A little gem for Timaru. We will be..."
Clare Bell
"Outstanding. Went for a mid afternoon snack. Excellent service - casual, informed and..."
Amanda Brown
"Excellent food. Excellent service. Loved our first dinner in New..."
Claudia Jordan
"Everything perfect. Highly recommend the Vegetarian Steak, it was..."
Sue Perry
"Visited at lunchtime on Monday. Not many eateries were open on that day. Quiet and comfortable place. Fast service. Food was exceptional. We ordered..."
Den G
"We had nice hot chocolate + Chai and lunch it was so memorable experience with postive enviornment and nice view for Indian You should try Chai it..."
Aman Soni
"Arrived without a reservation on Saturday night but seated in about 20 mins. I had the venison and it was fantastic! One of the best meals I have..."
John Mcdonagh
"Beautiful place to go. Staff are so friendly, and the food was great! Definitely recommend the steak! Was the best we have had in..."
Brooke Hall
"Was delicious. Great eat friendly service like how they use seasonal vegetables. Nice place to watch world go by even enjoyed the..."
Shelley Berry
"Had a wonderful meal with a large party. Place was packed and service was as good as could be when so busy. Food was very good and everyone was happy..."
Dianne Jean
"You are in Timaru and want the best food you had in ages? Then go to The Oxfort! Went there twice back to back for dinner and it was fantastic. Do..."
Andreas Szostak
"Amazing service and meal...."
Sonja Read
"Had dinner there tonight with a group of special friends. The service and staff were excellent and friendly and the food was 150%. Absolutely..."
graeme gardner`
"Wonderful place to eat. Fantastic food and great wine selection. The staff staff really go out of their way to look after you. Totally recommend that..."
Glen Stichbury
"Enjoyed their brekkie options. We stopped by this place from on our way back to Christchurch. The place has very good charm and vibes and the..."
Pradeesh Parameswaran
"So yummy can't rate it enough the venison, blue cheese and pear was amazing and I said I'd never eat bule cheese but there was nothing let on my..."
Melissa Eckhardt
"4th time there, Loved it again. Had the slow cooked beef cheek and it was absolutely perfect, also i highly recommend checking what the special..."
Jared Adams
"The food is okay, I guess it may have not just lived up to my expectations. Although the sole was delicious, the risotto with it was a bit bland. The..."
Francis Ridgeon
"Wonderful lunch. Tasty chef pie and risotto. Delicious corn & chorizo. We enjoy the lunch very..."
yy Yu
"Very good food and kids..."
Alice H
"Amazing staff and the chicken was delicious. Who can beat a skillet cookie yum yum..."
Shelley Buckner
Sopheze Garden Espresso Cafe
Sopheze Garden Espresso Cafe
90/100 (201 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
hot chocolate
Eggs Benedict
Panini with Salad and Fries
Strawberry Coconut Muffins
Vegetable Filo with Salad
New Zealand
"Great place to come while waiting for your partner to shop at Mitre 10. Good coffee and good..."
Rafa Loves Travel
"Toasted sandwich with chips for $8. Simple but tasted good. It was a shame the carrot cake was very hard and..."
pingannz
"Always a great place for breakfast. We make it a habit of stopping in when passing through Timaru. Great service and very reasonable..."
Steve Lloyd
"Wonderful lunch with our grandchildren and Father... the customer service was so fast considering the Cafe was full...thanks so much we'll be..."
Dennis Rollings
"The staff here are always helpful. Great coffee and good..."
Mari Smith
"Nice place to go for brunch, shopping at mitre 10..."
Katherine Laws
"I love Sopheze!!! The food is great, and well priced. Their sandwiches are the..."
Kathy vandewiel
"Great little regular stop for us while at mitre10. Nice little playground for the little ones while we have a peaceful cuppa before resuming our busy..."
eugene savage
"Had brekkie here this morning. Happy to cater for gluten free breakfast needs. Great coffee, prompt friendly service. All food enjoyed and..."
David Robinson
"Great spot to stop for a snack. Good coffee and cabinet selections, along with a tidy brunch/breakfast menu. Cheery service and tidy table service as..."
David Woodings
"Even though it was super busy lunch they did extremely well in service and we got our meal in good time as..."
Sarah Naomi Smith
"Great place and always busy with a good selection of food. Love their carrot cake and iced..."
Chanda Bryant
"Always a super busy place so have to go early to beat the rush. Busy equals popular. Great selection of food and super friendly..."
Kym McNally
"Food selection is good as is the quality of the food offering. Happy staff, prompt service and pleasant surroundings. Prices are ok as well. What..."
Douglas Hope
"Great value, tasty food always available and staff 100% pleasure to deal..."
Ajay J
"I love the food and the service is great. Lovely staff, who are always happy to chat. Coffee isn't too bad either. In fact it's..."
Jenny Moulton
"Good priced..."
Kylie Nicholas
"I really enjoyed my meal. Not over priced and service was..."
Trena Thomp
Sopheze Coffee Lounge & Catering
Sopheze Coffee Lounge & Catering
89/100 (649 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Pancakes
French Toast
Burger
Cafe
Kiwi Breakfast
Cheese roll
Toasted Sandwich and Fries
Mochaccino
hot chocolate
Bacon and Banana Stack
Scone
Garlic bread
Wedges with the Works
Tropical Smoothie
Nachos supreme
Vanilla Latte
Seafood Basket
Smoked Chicken Salad
Long Black Coffee
Eggs Benedict
Café
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Saturday pancakes are the best breakfast In Timaru. Highly..."
Silby
"Amazing Coffee best we have had in 18days in NZ &the lovely Barrister lady was..."
Lynn Donnelly
"The food here was awesome, very friendly staff, busy little place, good..."
Daniel Mayers
"Tuesday 5th July 2023. Stopped here for breakfast before starting our trek back down to Invercargill. Nil booking necessary. Staff were polite,..."
Gerard McCall
"Friendly staff, beautiful coffee has become one of my weekly places to..."
Jai Lithgow
"The poor reviews are unfair in my opinion. All 4 of us very happy. Good coffee..."
M C
"Oh my Coffee, this is the loveliest place ever! It's not too expensive, the pancakes are super delicious, the portion of marble syrup is generous,..."
Carlotta Rosenthal
"Well made coffee - although almost too hot with the milk, - almost!!! :-))) Vivace let’s them down flavour wise of the bean, but really well made..."
Danny Yates
"The only place to get your coffee fix at 6:30 am and thank f*ck they also happen to be the best drip in town. Hook me up that tall vanilla latte all..."
Ittytheitstar
"Super friendly staffs and nice coffee in the town. You should get one when you go to..."
James Cage
"Welcoming with gorgeous food. Good coffee..."
Helen Clayton (Helennz)
"Good old school Cafe. Friendly service, good coffee. Recommend the Salad Bar @ $10 it’s great value. Also the home made cake slices are super..."
Ben King
"Really great service but they forgot to put the sour cream and chillie sauce on my wedges extreme. Other than that they're coffee is great and their..."
Caitlin isobell
"Very good consistent coffee with great service. Food was generally very good but avoid the sausage rolls. Sorry folks but you could retread a tractor..."
Guy Morgan
"Great food - quick..."
Sharon Fraser
"Went in a couple of times on a business trip and the place was humming. Great food and good food..."
Neville Rockhouse
Replenish Cafe
Replenish Cafe
84/100 (562 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Green Tea
Scrambled Tofu
hot chocolate
Broccoli Salad
Beef Cheek
Eggs Benedict
The Replenish Vege with the Eggs Scrambled
Broccoli and Cranberry Salad
Vegetarian Pizza and Egg Roll
Pork Sausage Potato Hash Free Range Poached Eggs Smashed Avo Ciabatta
Salad
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the best cafe's we've been to with gluten free options. We had The replenish works for breakfast with gluten free toast. Done perfectly and..."
eveleen Koopman
"Sooooo yummy🤤🤤 Smashed avocado with poached egg was so delicious. They are definitely not greedy and it was full of good stuff. Just enough..."
Işıl “Ish” Tan
"This is a wonderful cafe serving a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and healthy dishes. Specials, freshly cooked and lovely cabinet options...."
Julie Storr
"My partner reckons the coffee is the best he has ever had. His full breakfast was fantastic and my vegetarian green bowl was yummy it was not filling..."
Chrisse Curtis
"One of the best Cafes I’ve visited in New Zealand. I ordered the carrot cake with a hot chocolate and a cappuccino. The service was good. I loved..."
shari saneifar
"Great wholesome food, awesome smoothies and interesting teas. Lovely staff and a nice spot to people watch for a lunch break. Usually parking close..."
Deirdre Johns
"I got the Green Bowl and it was the best thing I’ve had in New Zealand! And maybe my favorite meal this year! I wish I had another day here to eat..."
Christina Catron
"I was pleasantly surprised by their range of vegan options and a good range of pricing too (to accomodate my poor wallet). Their coffee and..."
Ruth_ Hill
"Great little spot. Super tasty! Got the replenish vege with the eggs scrambled, so good! Coffee was great too. Heaps of options for all dietary needs..."
Laura Reid
"Excellent food and service. Best place to stop in timaru. My winter vege and bacon soup was amazing. Avocado smash also a favourite GF and vegan..."
Michelle A