Our Story
A cafe and 18-hole mini golf course in Orari, South Canterbury, previously known as Cafe Mes Amis.
Open 7 Days
From 7.30am Monday to Saturday and 8am on
Sundays.
Breakfast & Lunch
Full breakfasts, paninis, burgers, salads and house favourites.
18-Hole Mini Golf
A themed course for all ages, open the same hours as the cafe.
Kids Welcome
A playground and a children's menu for younger
guests.
From Cafe Mes Amis to Orari Cafe
Orari Cafe was previously known as Cafe Mes Amis, French for "my friends". The name has changed, but we're still a friendly place to stop for a meal, a coffee or a catch-up.
Today, we serve breakfast and lunch, cakes, slices and croissants from the cabinet, and coffee and tea, with children's and takeaway menus too. We're licensed for beer and wine, with seating inside and out.
Alongside the cafe is our 18-hole mini golf course, themed on farming and racing, plus a playground for the kids and an EV charger for electric vehicles.
Welcoming Stop for Everyone
Our aim is simple: give travellers, families, groups and locals a good reason to stop, with food, space to relax and something for every age.
Travellers
Open every day, with takeaway and EV charging for the road ahead.
Families
A playground, a children's menu and mini golf for all ages.
Groups
A meeting room for up to 30, plus catering at the cafe or at your venue.
Locals
Breakfast, lunch or a coffee catch up close to
home.
Where You'll Find Us
Orari Cafe is on the corner of State Highway 1 and Orari Station Road in South Canterbury, north of Timaru. Being on the main route between Timaru and Christchurch makes us an easy place to break up a drive, and there's room to stay longer if you'd like a round of mini golf.
What Sets Us Apart
A few things you won't find at every cafe stop.
Themed Mini Golf
18 holes inspired by farming and racing.
Cafe and Golf in One
Play a round before or after your meal, all in one stop.
Meeting Room with Deck
Seats up to 30 and overlooks the mini golf course.
EV Charging
An on-site charger for electric vehicle drivers.
Reserve Your Table
Planning a visit with family, friends or a group? Send us a booking request and we'll get back to you to confirm. You can also call us on 03 693 7981 or email info@cafemesamis.co.nz.
Plan Your Visit
We're on the corner of State Highway 1 and Orari Station Road, north of Timaru, on the main route between Timaru and Christchurch.
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 7.30am–4.30pm
Sunday: 8am–4.30pm
Mini golf is open the same hours.
Stop In Next Time You're Passing Through
Open every day from 7.30am, and from 8am on Sundays. Book a table online or call us on 03 693 7981.