I LOVED the crumpets. So delicious!!!
Changing my review after much more positive experience. Scrummy vegan scone and delish filling tofu noodles, yum! Friendly service and not too unreasonably priced. I will definitely be back!
Mark Patrick Cheeseman
+4.5
Good tasting coffee. The pastries and nibbles on offer are great as well. Great atmosphere and convenient location -although parking can be an issue. Cool place and highly recommended.
Coffee is somewhat average, but a brilliant place for meetings. The large space means that even at rush hour it isn't too hard to find a seat, and even when it's crowded, it doesn't get too loud which is really good when you're having a meeting and is not something that can be said about many of Wellington's cafes. There's a wide variety of seating too which is a nice touch.
Great counter food and good coffee. Always a busy place but I never have to wait for long. It would be nice to have a little more seating as is quite a big space and is usually busy. Good friendly service. I recommend the cheese scones ;)
GREAT coffee and food (they cater to a whole myriad of dietary requirements, so I know I'll always be able to eat something). Staff are incredibly friendly staff (if you go often enough, they'll remember your name and your order).
Service is fast when empty, but incredibly slow when it's busy, so I wouldn't suggest it if you're on your lunch break and in a rush.
Parking is easy. Great relaxed vibe and especially great on Saturdays. Love the space....now onto the food. Just love that the food is fresh and caters to the myriad of dietary requirements. Staff friendly. Good selection for kids and just love the fluffies are free. Toys for the kids and clean toilets. I feel like I have discovered a hidden gem.
In the neighbourhood.... Give it a go.
Where do I start...
I am a regular at HOME cafe. The queues are always quite long..but it is well worth the wait. Their selection of baked good is great with many options of gluten free products. Bagels, breakfast burrito and Cinnabuns are my favourites. Coffee is good and staff are really friendly and efficient for how busy the place gets. If you are in the Thorndon (Parliament) area or visiting the National Library I highly recommend popping in for a visit. Even better...It's open on Saturdays when all else in this neighbourhood is closed :)
I love this cafe. The food is consistently good - it is light years better than other cafes in the area (St Paul's, Word of Mouth, Vanilla). The cakes/slices/sweet treats are really good.
The only thing letting this place down for me is the service. The staff and friendly, and there are lots of them, but they aren't operating as efficiently as they could. Especially around lunch time, things should be moving a lot quicker.
Best savoury gluten free scones around! I go out of my way to visit Home when I'm in Wellington. It's rare to find a good gf scone and theirs are exceptional. Big, noisy cafe often hard to get a seat. Great staff.
Cheese Scone Review : Boldly, Home have dispensed with any attempt for height, and are proudly low profile. This does have its advantages, giving more of a table top for a healthy cheese coating. There is an alarming red sash that could have been an overdose of cayenne, but relax, it's just paprika. Sadly a bit of a low crunch factor. No herbs. Evidence of flour manhandling, quite a dense texture. Not too much salt, flavour rather plain, but pleasing level of cheesing, and the paprika is adding a welcome hints.
Pretty good 74.
Heather Benson (clovesstory)
+4
It was okay, the line was super long but the staff went through us quickly. The scone I had was awesome but the red velvet cake didn't live up to expectations, the frosting had that strange after taste. The hot chocolate was good, itcame warm rather than hot but I prefer that.
Always great coffee ☕️ and cheerful staff. The pre made baking is fresh and tasty, especially the cheese 🧀 scones. The cooked breakfasts are excellent and fairly priced
Good value, great coffee and nice atmosphere :)
Great local. Coffee is good and cinabuns are better! Service is always with a smile.
It's a lovely Cafe in the National Library. The staff were very good.
Great coffee & light food. Delightful efficient staff. Fab space
A nice cafe inside a wonderful building.
If you want to eat something there, go for the scones and the caramel slice. You will be never disappointed.
How to forget about the Quesadillas!!!
A large choice of beverage/coffee and milk!
Love this place!!!
Delightful staff and delicious iced chocolate and tropical muffin. Will definitely be coming here again. Lots of vegan, dairy free and gluten free options too.
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