Awesome spot for dates! Especially when the suns out. We found the service to be amazing and the breakfast was delicious.
We also loved the coffee!
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The food was great and the service execellent.The scenery was great as well. There is lots on the menue with good veg options. The soup was excellent.
We reserved a table outside for four + my dog for breakfast.
Staff were very friendly and very accommodating and provided a bowl of water for my dog.
Food was very nice and we’ll definitely come back again.
Loved this place. Outside you could enjoy the gardens or sit inside in the cool of the air conditioner. Food was lovely and they made a awesome ice coffee.
I came here for lunch. They have great food with decent prices. There was unfortunately a muck up with our order where thy didn’t right down my order and weren’t overly friendly about sorting it out but in the end I did get my food eventually.
This place is great for families and kids and is a great spot to chill and fill after a walk around the garden. I highly recommend the crepes with bacon. The coffee is great, too.
We enjoyed the surrounds here in the rose gardens next to the indoor glass houses. There are always lots of people here but don't be put off by the crowds as the staff are efficient and food and drinks arrive in a timely manner. Great place to go with kids.
On a wet cold day in Wellington, we headed up to Picnic Cafe for a family lunch. The glasshouse was light, and lovey and warm. Service was great. We were greeted by staff as we arrived and told how to order. We had a mixture of counter food and food off the menu, and were all really happy with our meals...... Potato and Feta hash cakes.... Picnic beef burger with fries.... Crepes.... German Apple cake... Brownie.... Warm Apple pie with ice cream. I have been here in summer, which is beautiful, but loved it today in wild Wellington weather just as much!
Popped in here for a coffee and snack on our way down from visiting the top of Kelburn.
We loved the greenhouse feel to the inside and the outdoor seating area facing the large garden would be great in summer and spring! The adjoining greenhouse was also a nice walk through.
My cappuccino was nicely made and we had some chips and toasties to share which were also promptly made.
Wow really impressed with this place. I ordered the chicken cesar salad for me and also the kids picnic box plus coffee. Sure total was over $35 but really can't complain as the food was truly wonderful and worth it.
The food and drink options available are many and varied.
The staff are attentive and friendly and only add to an extremely great lunch. Definitely will recommend it to others especially friends who like myself will visit from other parts of nz.
I love this picnic cafe with a nice view of the park. Perfect place after a long walk in the botanical garden.
The passionfruit cheesecake with yoghurt was delicious and the cappuccino was nicely done. Very relaxing place to have a cup of coffee.
They also have a full menu for lunch or quick bites like pies and sandwiches.
Watch out for the naughty birds because they will eat your food. Nevertheless, they are lovely all lovely and friendly.
Picnic Café - serene bites amidst Nature's Hub. Tucked within the City Botanic Gardens, this bustling spot offers delightful fare and beverages. Popular, especially on weekends, it's a perfect blend of pleasant eats and natural charm.
Absolutely delicious soup for lunch today. A delightful place to rest and revive on the walk down from the cable car. A large menu full of choices..so many choices. The coffee is good too
Lovely place! I absolutely love the ambience and the view! Great coffee, fantastic food and pastries, and excellent service. Best place to go for a nice cup of coffee, relaxing with a fab view and enjoy a nice day out🌿
I invite you to try their "affogato" coffee, you're gonna loving it😋
Visited the Picnic Cafe last Wednesday. Telephoned, and the very helpful owner Paul happily took our booking and allocated the perfect table in the sun overlooking the beautiful Rose Garden. The food and service were excellent, and would certainly have us coming back as regulars if we lived in Wellington. If we could give the Picnic Cafe and Paul a six we would! Our advice is if you visit the Wellington Botanic Gardens, drop into the Cafe if only to grab a quick refreshment. You won't be disappointed!
It was a really nice place to have lunch.
You order and get a number, and then your food/drinks are brought to you.
The creamy mushroom medley in particular was delicious.
There was a bit of a queue when we arrived, but it moved quickly.
Can be so busy here, well worth the wait on the weekends. Very organised and helpful staff that work very hard to keep all the customers fed and happy. Food portions are a decent size. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Washrooms are at the back of the building.
Awesome service, friendly staff. - Even with a larger group, there were no issues.
Food was reasonably priced and spot on. Fairly busy at the time, but the wait was not huge for food.
Here is a place I like to stay whole morning. Refresh and relax my mind. Food is value for money, yummy. Kids enjoyed their Cute picnic boxes. 😊
Place is lovely and will be beautiful when the roses come out... was a little disappointed with the cleaning aspect of the place, had to send back half the cutlery, and it was lucky that we all had iut own water bottles as the cups didn't look like they had been cleaned at all.
The food was lovely. The coffee was strong and their service was smiling.
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