MPR Eatery

69 Main Road, Havelock 7100, New Zealand
+64 27 574 2919
$$$ Cafe , Takeout restaurant , Restaurant
(35 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Nestled along the scenic Main Road in Havelock, MPR Eatery is a charming little café that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. With its inviting atmosphere and a menu that tantalizes the taste buds, this hidden gem has rapidly become a local favorite for both residents and visitors. Prepare for a delightful food experience that captures the essence of comfort and flavor!

The café serves a variety of hearty breakfasts, which includes their signature Full Breakfast - a symphonic blend of perfectly cooked eggs your way, stacked on freshly toasted ciabatta, paired with streaky bacon, flavorful sausage, house-made baked beans, mushrooms, and a crispy potato rosti. At just NZ$25.50, this dish is a feast designed to kickstart your day.

If you prefer something lighter, the café offers a classic breakfast option with Eggs on Ciabatta for NZ$16.50, or a delightful vegetarian and vegan twist with their Cooked Breakfast, featuring rich mushrooms and house-made baked beans, ensuring even plant-based diners leave with satisfied palates.

Transitioning into lunch, the menu delights with comforting options such as the Steak Sandwich, which includes tender sirloin or porterhouse steak on ciabatta, garnished with salad greens, fresh tomato, caramelized onion, and served alongside golden fries for NZ$26.50. Patrons rave about the Battered Mussels, available for NZ$22.50, which delivers a flavor explosion that any seafood lover would relish.

MPR Eatery does not just serve food; it serves a warm experience. Customers have praised the café’s atmosphere, noting it feels ‘cozy and inviting’. As Deborah Maloney observes, “Don’t be fooled by the size of this little blue cafe’, she’s amazing! Restaurant-quality meals with a lot of thought and care put into them.” That's the beauty of MPR Eatery; it combines quality with comfort.

Another delighted patron, Pam Smith, highlighted their colossal cheese rolls, saying, "Had to be the biggest and tastiest cheese roll we’ve ever had. Highly recommend them." With coffee to accompany the delectable offerings, the café ensures every sip complements the hearty meal, just as Brian Smith attests to the “A1” coffee experience that pairs perfectly with their freshly cooked meals.

And let’s not forget the sweet treats! The café features a range of gluten-free options, including the light and fluffy GF Lemon & Coconut Muffin, particularly beloved by April van Es who found it to be the perfect companion to her long black coffee. It’s these thoughtful touches that elevate MPR Eatery into a community staple.

Whether you're stopping by for a post-adventure bite or settling in for a cozy café experience, MPR Eatery promises not just a meal, but a celebration of good food and community. With every visit, you’re not just a customer; you’re part of their story. Don’t miss the chance to discover this delightful café tucked away in the heart of Havelock!

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Cash only
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Parking
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Sunday

08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

35 Reviews
Deborah Maloney

25 Sep 2025

Don’t be fooled by the size of this little blue cafe’ , she’s amazing! Restaurant quality meals with a lot of thought and care put into them. I had today a simple macaroni cheese,it had Three cheeses in it! Yummy comfort food at its best . You’ll get several choices on how you want your mussels too, including pies! Bless you MPR

Pam Smith

13 Sep 2025

What a lovely spot. Warm, cosy and very inviting. Had to be the biggest and tastiest cheese roll we’ve ever had. (We halved it) itHighly recommend them. The coffee was great as well.

CapriceV6

04 Sep 2025

Good Pies and very nice coffee. I was welcomed as I entered the door which I absolutely love. Very friendly and relaxed. Thanks for lunch

April van Es

27 Aug 2025

What lovely people serving delicious (Halo) coffee and yummy GF sweet treats. I had a GF Lemon & Coconut Muffin which was light and perfect with a long black. And there's great art work on the walls too. Good luck to this new business

Brian Smith

04 Aug 2025

A great little cafe in Havelock. Fresh cooked meals. We enjoyed Eggs Bene with homemade Hollandaise, fresh wilted spinach, bacon and perfectly poached eggs. Coffee was A1. Great service in a nice little town.

Eve Sapp

31 Jul 2025

This place is a dream! We had just come off of the TA and we really wanted some good vegan options and I was desperate for a matcha latte. Even though they had JUST gotten matcha in stock and didn't even have it in the system yet, I've had matcha here twice now! They're using a really high quality product. We also had a delightful vegan breakfast and a tasty vegan berry slice. I also noticed lots of locals coming in for Mussel fritters and steamed mussels. While I didn't eat any, the portions looked quite good. Everyone working here is incredibly kind and honestly, it's made my stay in Havelock really special. Thank you!!!

Noelline Van Loggenberg

04 Jul 2025

Homemade holindaise sauce was fantastic and a great cappuccino. Friendly staff. The premises are clean, modern and bright with local artwork.

Priscilla Wan

17 Jun 2025

Delicious, large portions. Mussels done right. The chef is one of the longest standing in the region. Best at cooking this dish.

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