The ProspectorLawrence, Dunedin
The Prospector – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Prospector – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Prospector – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Lawrence

The Prospector

12 Ross Place, Lawrence, Dunedin, 9532 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for The Prospector
Monday8 am – 4 pm
Tuesday8 am – 4 pm
Wednesday8 am – 4 pm
Thursday8 am – 4 pm
Friday8 am – 6 pm
Saturday8 am – 4 pm
Sunday8 am – 4 pm

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

12 Ross Place, Lawrence, Dunedin, 9532

About

About The Prospector

Found at 12 Ross Place in Lawrence, The Prospector is a cafe that has become part of the Lawrence dining scene. From the Dunedin city centre it is roughly 63 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include mince and cheese pie and flat white, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 96 cafe & brunch options across Dunedin, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into fast food & takeaway territory.

You can visit any day of the week – The Prospector opens daily. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 pm on Fridays. In total it trades for about 58 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating and vegetarian options. For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 3 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchPancakes

Berries, bacon and maple syrup

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

CabinetMince and cheese pie

A Kiwi classic

$6.6–8.5

Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

Coffee & DrinksLong black

Double shot

$4.3–5.2

Plan your visit

When is The Prospector 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 Prospector

Where is The Prospector?

The Prospector is at 12 Ross Place, Lawrence, Dunedin, 9532, about 63 km from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Prospector's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 4 pm; Thursday 8 am – 4 pm; Friday 8 am – 6 pm; Saturday 8 am – 4 pm; Sunday 8 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Prospector open on weekends?

Yes – The Prospector is open on both Saturday (8 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does The Prospector 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 Prospector?

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.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

What other restaurants are near The Prospector?

The closest is The Prospector Cafe (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Prospector

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

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