The RoostSouth Hill, Ōamaru
The Roost – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Roost – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Roost – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · South Hill

The Roost

30 Thames, South Hill, Ōamaru Open 7 days · 7 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

Right now in Ōamaru5:31 pm
Open 7 days · 7 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Roost
Monday7 am – 4 pm
Tuesday7 am – 4 pm
Wednesday7 am – 4 pm
Thursday7 am – 4 pm
Friday7 am – 4 pm
Saturday7 am – 4 pm
Sunday7 am – 4 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

30 Thames, South Hill, Ōamaru

About

About The Roost

Tucked into 30 Thames in South Hill, The Roost serves cafe food, coffee and brunch to locals and visitors in South Hill, Ōamaru. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Diners come here for cafe food, coffee and brunch. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as smashed avocado. With 12 cafe & brunch options across Ōamaru, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

The Roost is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 7 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 63 hours each week.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of South Hill easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
LunchToasted sandwich

Ham, cheese and tomato

$11–14

Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

Coffee & DrinksSmoothie

Berry or banana

$7.6–9.5

Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

Plan your visit

When is The Roost busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Fridays.

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Questions about The Roost

Where is The Roost?

The Roost is at 30 Thames, South Hill, Ōamaru, about 100 m from central Ōamaru. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Roost's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 7 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 7 am – 4 pm; Thursday 7 am – 4 pm; Friday 7 am – 4 pm; Saturday 7 am – 4 pm; Sunday 7 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Roost open on weekends?

Yes – The Roost is open on both Saturday (7 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (7 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does The Roost serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at The Roost?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Roost?

The closest is The Bridge (90 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Roost

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of South Hill
The Bridge 90 m
Cafe

The Bridge

South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru
Last Post – Restaurant food 110 m
Restaurant

Last Post

South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru
Steam – Cafe food 140 m
Cafe

Steam

7 Thames Street, Oamaru
South Hill, Ōamaru
Fat Sally's – Pub food 160 m
Pub

Fat Sally's

84 Thames Street, Oamaru
South Hill, Ōamaru
Tee Street – Cafe food 220 m
Cafe

Tee Street

3 Tees St Tees Street, South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru
Cucina – Restaurant food 220 m
Restaurant

Cucina

South Hill
South Hill, Ōamaru

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Ōamaru
NameAreaStatusDistance
The BridgeSouth Hill–90 m
SteamSouth Hill140 m
Tee StreetSouth Hill220 m
The Woolstore CaféSouth Hill–250 m
Harbour Street Collective CafeSouth Hill360 m
Badger & Mackerel Mess Hall ExpressoSouth Hill–400 m