Columbus Coffee — Restaurant in Wellington

Literally just walked out and left our meals not even half eaten because they were so terrible and just spend $50 so not cheap at all. Scrambled eggs were way over cooked to the point they were chewy not soft and had spots of green all over?? Seafood chowder was the worst!! Tiny tiny little shrimps and squid rings tiny mussels from the seafood mix at like paknsave in what looks like a chicken soup! Should not be advertised as a "seafood chowder" as anyone who's had a seafood chowder knows there should at least be whole normal sized mussels, fish/shrimps in a creamy chowder NOT a seafood green soup with broccoli and celery and who knows what else Should not be advertised as seafood chowder for $17. So disappointed then goto walk out and have someone screaming at us about a mask then the next two customers that walk in with no mask and she choose to discriminate us on our way out from hands down the worst meal ever? Will not be back waste of money! didn't bother telling waiters about the food as it's not...

Popped back to Columbus Café for a second visit to see if the quality held up – and it definitely did. The eggs benedict was fabulous – perfectly poached eggs, rich but balanced hollandaise, and a well-constructed plate. Coffee was excellent – smooth, strong, and made just right. I also tried the brownie this time; while it wasn’t the best I’ve had, it was still enjoyable for what it was.

Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Some might consider the prices on the higher side, but I think the quality of food and coffee makes it good value. You wouldn’t necessarily expect a great café inside a Mitre 10, but this one really delivers. Whether you’re stopping mid-shop or making a special trip, it’s well worth a visit. I’d come again just for the...

Met friends for lunch today and I selected the Egg Benedict bap from the cabinet and husband chose ham and cheese croissant…. Waited approx 10 mins or so for heated items to be be brought to table which was fine however both items had been heated in the microwave so bread was tough and I had to really work to cut it, and my husbands croissant pastry was soft and soggy. Flavours great but spoilt by not heating in a sandwich press or oven. As far as atmosphere well it was a cold day so we asked for the heat pump to be turned on, all the patrons including us were wrapped up in jackets… only 1 unit in the L shaped cafe worked so more than half the place was unheated. Can’t say I...