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.





