Good donuts, great coffee. Nice relaxed atmosphere perfect place to meet a friend or get some work done
Quirky and fun feeling with great flat white
Serves some of the best coffee in wellington, good donuts too.
I was excited to try coffee in Wellington and find out for myself weather auckland or wellington did the best coffee and hands down Wellington won this round. This artsy coffee shop although small has a lot to offer. This ginger and rhubarb donut was to die for, coffee on point but the cheese toast with dill and pickle stole the show for me
Came here on two separate days and loved both times.
Coffee was great and I had one of their sandwiches too. The bread was fluffy and the filly was seasoned really well. Simple but good!
The other time was to get the little donut co donut and OH MY GWAD it was good!
Crispy, sugary outside and fluffy and goofy chocolate chilli filling that’s actually spicy.
The staff here are lovely and the atmosphere of the cafe is so relaxed I really enjoy just sitting here.
Dude I'm such a fan of whoever chose the location of this place, Milk Crate hanging out next door then BAM, in comes Customs and just destroys it aye. I'm one of those guys who likes to look like I know what's up when it comes to coffee, but just between us I'm honestly so stupid. Seeing all the coffee on the wall lets me take people in here and be all 'oh don't worry about that, but when you get a chance you have to try the *insert random name here* it's actually amazing. I basically have Customs to thank for my social status. But I have no friends. Wait, is that Customs fault? Did Customs craft my surly disposition? I'm still gonna give them 5 stars because that *insert multi-syllable coffee name here* is to die for.
Great fit out, great location. The beer selection is solid. Food as expected - nice bar snacks fairly priced. Very tidy. Staff are professional and well presented
Obsessed with this place!!!! Needs a bigger space so it can be enjoyed more. They make the best cold filter coffee in Wellington, possibly ever, and their donuts are to die for. Plus, staff are lovely!
Arguably the best single origin coffee in town, Customs offers a unique and stylish experience. Baristas are always friendly and quick to recognise regulars. Donuts from Little Donut Company are to die for and a perfect pairing with a freshly brewed filter. A must visit for coffee lovers!
Coffee and donuts, the way to my heart. Down to earth vibe and a great place to stop off. Definitely worth visiting, the baristas know their stuff.
Highly recommend.
The perfect lunch. $12.
Two pieces of Leed st Bakery toast, with a spread of Labneh, perfectly sliced avocado, with a sprinkling of chopped chives, sesame seeds, salt. Served w a lemon wedge. 👌🏻
The 1950s decor is cool, the clientele looks even cooler and range from stylish grandmas to uni students. The staff are friendly, attractive and lovely to talk to.
Glenn Anthony'Michael Rangitakaroa McConnell
+5
When Customs Instagram their first morning coffee, Wellington’s young coffee fraternity come running. Customs Brew Bar is a sanctum for coffee lovers across the capital. Pretenders will be caught, but respected and welcomed as newcomers to the espresso temple. Customs is from a new sect of café in Wellington, ones almost solely focused and committed to coffee. Food is a far second to the care and attention paid to the coffee, which can also be brought in its pre-liquefied state. With impressive detail provided on the origins of your coffee beans and stunning customer service from the Brew Bar’s Barristers promising coffee “any way you want it”, their coffee sets an incredible bar. The detail and attention paid to every step of this focused and elegant café is hard to rival, from the information provided about the origins of the bread served at Customs (just down Lead Street) to the usable wifi, multi-national coffee beans and homely magazine/phone charger cabinet, the Custom Brew Bar is a stunning tribute to Wellington’s favourite drink.
This is a fantastic cafe with excellent food and coffee. The long black was top quality, slightly short on the pour and full of flavour... yum! The avo on toast was great too. They have a range of little goodies to nibble on too, including their top shelf almond croissants. I love the atmosphere of this place too, the interior design is awesome, and it's popular... there's been people waiting outside at 730am waiting for the door to open the last two days - I've been there too 😄 This place is a keeper.
Best coffee we’ve had in NZ! The caramel banana toast was also delicious and perfectly sized for a quick morning bite.
Absolutely incredible. Kudos to the staff, they are absolutely on top of what is a very busy coffee spot! Caramelized banana butter toast? Genius! Beautiful coffee too. And the dogs that come in and out are always a bonus feature of a coffee spot!
This was a very cute coffee shop in Wellington. My flat white was very good. I also got an Apple strudel which was delicious. It is a small space but they make the most of it. The staff is also very friendly.
Amazing food! The tuna toast and avocado toast are some of the best item-on-toast food products I've had the pleasure of trying. The apple fritters are light and sweet, I demolished mine in about fifteen seconds. Coffee is decent for New Zealand. Funky retro atmosphere.
After the New York Times complimented Customs last year, I had to see for myself. And it WAS good. The service was as good as the coffee. It has the same cosy vibe that its predecessor, the Milkcrate had. But there are at least a half dozen good coffee places nearby, so what makes it so special? The answer is in getting everything nuanced right. Location, coffee temperature, smiles, space for pets. But that doesn't mean you won't have a wonderful wakeup somewhere else.
Wonderful and expertly made coffee and a super lovely team who helped us with purchasing beans to go. We didn’t grab any food and disappointed we didn’t as it looked delicious!
Most delicious coffee & spot in Wellington right near Cuba street
This place was amazing! We got the Cold filter coffee with the “naughty” milk and it was to die for- especially on a hot morning.
All of the toasts look amazing- especially the fruit toast and the avocado toast with the lab eh and the chili coriander oil, which is what we ended up getting.
The staff was super friendly- they went above and beyond for everything and even brought extra chairs outside to us (without us even asking) when they saw we were waiting for a seat to open up with the dog.
Definitely recommend!
Come here for a fresh long black. Their coffee feel fresh. It's really good to take the outdoor seating in a good sunny day, while looking at the crowd of Ghuznee st and cuba st, with a sip of cappuccino!
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