Thyme & Fig Cafe/Lunch Bar

75 Walding Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
$$$ Cafe
(79 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Thyme & Fig Cafe/Lunch Bar, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Palmerston North Central. Situated at 75 Walding Street, this quaint café wraps you in a warm embrace as soon as you step inside, blending a cozy atmosphere with vibrant culinary delights. A favorite among locals and travelers alike, Thyme & Fig is known for its inviting ambiance and exceptional service.

This charming café is a perfect spot for discerning palates. Start your day or enjoy a leisurely lunch with their specialty coffee offerings, including the smooth Atte and rich Appuccino, or perhaps treat yourself to an invigorating Ong Black. If tea is more your style, you can indulge in classic Earl Grey or refreshing Peppermint blends. For a fruity twist, sip on their delicious smoothies like Avo Matcha or Mango Lassi.

Thyme & Fig’s menu is a tapestry of flavors that captures the essence of comfort food. Picture this: a lush plate of poached eggs on perfectly toasted bread, complemented by sweet blueberry cake drizzled with yogurt—a favorite among our happy patrons. Customers rave about the loaded wedges and the delightful breakfast burger, which showcase the café’s commitment to hearty, flavor-packed dishes made from high-quality ingredients.

The ambiance is as delightful as the food. With its small yet tastefully decorated space, this café features a relaxing atmosphere complemented by soothing jazz music that softly permeates the air. The sense of community here is palpable, as the bustling environment often welcomes regulars and new visitors alike. Reviewer M. Shomade aptly describes it as “small and cosy,” making it the ideal spot to escape from the hustle and bustle while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Real-life experiences highlight the charm of Thyme & Fig. According to Josephine Lucas De Guzman, this café offers a “lovely mocha” paired with “divine” French toast, while Ceejay Bayley gushes over the “absolutely divine” muffins, particularly the blueberry treat that has taken many, including me, by surprise with its chewy, rich goodness.

Whether you seek a quick coffee break or a laid-back brunch with friends, Thyme & Fig Cafe is more than just a place to eat; it’s an experience that tantalizes the senses and warms the heart. Prepare to make cherished memories over delicious food, as we assure you, once you visit this charming café, you’ll be counting down the days until your next visit!

Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid street parking
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

79 Reviews
Josephine Lucas De Guzman

02 Oct 2025

Lovely mocha, and their french toast was divine! Went with a group of friends, great that we did had some reservations as it was definitely packed and busy during lunch (breaks)! The atmosphere is cozy, and super comfy. They def should consider having a bigger space to dine! It's a popular place, for sure!

Harriet Elizabeth

27 Sep 2025

Stopped at this cafe before I continued on my road trip. Cute little place, I bought the poached eggs on toast, it was lovely can't fault it so I then had the blueberry cake with yoghurt after. Also was nice and hit the spot. The two men working seemed nice and friendly so yeah I would recommend this little cafe

Naomi Halford

24 Sep 2025

Came here for breakfast today. The food is good value for money, service friendly and atmosphere chill. We ordered the loaded wedges, breakfast burger, and avocado and bacon bagel special. All were tasty and brought out pretty promptly. The cafe itself is small but tastefully decorated with pleasant jazz music playing in the background. We will definitely come back again!

M. Shomade

21 Sep 2025

Absolutely loved this place. It's small and cosy. It's a bit out of normal zone. We went here for a Sunday brunch on a very wet and rainy day and it was close to full. That's how you know it must be good because you need to set out to go to this place. You Don't just stumble in on a day like that. Service was good complete with smiles. I got the special which was an eggs bennie with hot coffee for $25. I was really impressed by this meal. Pretty good portion sizes too. 2 hearty slices of crusty bread and that hollandaise sauce is really hard to beat elsewhere. They were also generous with the sauce. Thank you. With lots of greens on there. I had really good portions of salmon on it too. It was absolutely delicious. I got a hot chocolate instead of coffee and they blessed me with 3 marshmallows. I love a generous cafe. The beef brisket burger was also big and came with a generous helping of fries. I heard it was delicious too.

Ceejay Bayley

07 Sep 2025

Small but mighty. Thyme & Fig does excellent food in nice filling portions, for great prices with great service. I would highly recommend them. Edit: Their muffins are absolutely divine! I had the blueberry muffin & a hot chocolate as part of their $9 deal. Best blueberry muffin I've had in a long time!

Leigh Te Ariki

29 Aug 2025

What a beautiful little spot! Relaxing, cosy atmosphere accompanied by soft, cruisy music. The staff are lovely and the service genuine and professional. Price range is very fair, food quality and tasty! Muffin & Large Coffe special $9 plus other goodies in the cabinet. Highly recommend

Jam Jam

27 Jul 2025

This place was alot better then i had initially expected. The place itself is quite comforting and was bustling with people!! Haha shows the quality and enjoyment of this place, many people seemed to be regulars. They had a good choice of food for breakfast and brunch, and a large variety of drinks, was surprised to see a matcha iced drink available for a small restaurant. The food on the other hand was fantastic and packed with flavour, also very cheap!! The ambience? Relaxing and soulful, although small, very fulfilling and wonderful. The food was delivered quickly as well with very polite and sweet workers. Overalll an amazing experience!

Kim

26 Jun 2025

Came across this gorgeous cafe 2 weeks ago, and have visited 4 times in 2 weeks. The staff are friendly, lovely and welcoming. The Matcha Latte is highly recommended - Has to be the BEST I have tried around the country. I have been to so many cafes around, not many cafes make them. The food is amazing, delicious, and is so good! Food is well presented, cabinet food is amazing. Hard to decide on what to get! Highly recommend and deserves more than a 5 star!!

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