The best Breakfast in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in May

"I had the monsieur sandwich, really nice, different and tasty, ham was high quality and my colleagues had eggs with salmon, coffee was really nice..."

Lubbly Jubbly

Duncan Galletly

"Popped along for brunch with the wife and was very impressed. Had the black pudding hash and it was lovely and the wife had the chorizo and potato..."

Marcus D'Cunha

"Really good flat whites, nice friands and friendly atmosphere. I liked the look of the unique dishes on the brunch menu, including a savoury French..."

Katherine MacGregor

"This is a regular and a favourite.Be it for a coffee, coffee and a treat or one of the main dishes Dunsheas always pleases.Craig..."

Philip Reeve

"Great little place, excellent coffee and service. Food good, staff friendly and..."

CCb

"Dunshea's is a wonderful deli and cafe serving beautifully fresh food and brilliant coffee. The service is excellent and there is a real passion for..."

Scott

"This has become our regular place to go for breakfast. An absolute gem which is disarmingly unpretentious whilst serving some of the best cafe food &..."

Mark Stoneham

"Popped in 20 minutes before closing since I was dying for a nice latte. Ordered a steak and cheese pie with a side of salad and it was one of the..."

Jahnaia Osborne

"Great local deli. Good hearty brunch menu, all the usual sweets well executed along with a few special treats every day. Great coffee well..."

Jude Hogan

"Top notch food. Damn nice coffee. Friendly and efficient staff. No complaintd here 😊👍 Pictured is pulled pork on toast. This dish comes with a..."

Malcolm Barr

"An awesome Cafe! Great food and coffee. The owner/ operator Craig is a friendly..."

Lincoln Butler

"Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and delicious food! The cheese scones are especially tasty. It is a popular spot, so occasionally there aren't..."

Michael Fauchelle

"The food and service is always so consistently good! And the food is reasonably priced..."

Samantha Hannah

"Cheese scones are amazing, best I've had anywhere so..."

Haris

"Great food & coffee, in a quiet location in Khandallah of the beaten..."

Jared Davenport

"Very impressive little cafe and deli in the suburbs. Nice atmosphere, good coffee and yummy..."

Elke Schaefer

Dillinger's Brasserie & Bar

82/100 (1913 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"The food was great, would definitely recommend if you feel like a burger or ribs. Staff were very..."

Louisa Aragao

"Came here with my partner on the weekend and I tried the southern chicken waffles. It was super tasty!! The maple syrup was infused with chilli and..."

Steph

"Went to Dillingers with the wife for Thursday night date night. Never been here before and was quite surprised that the place was buzzing with people..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Came here because of reviews from a few years back showing fried chicken and waffles. The fried chicken is no longer served with waffles—it’s on..."

Michael Wang

"Whether it’s a takeaway coffee or to dine in, Dillingers is the place to go. Excellent service, friendly professional staff, and the food is just..."

Afnan AL-Rubayee

"Massive THANK YOU to the team at Dillingers! With just a week's notice during the busiest time of the year, a party of 25 was accommodated for..."

Mary-Ellen Miranda

"Came here WOAP burger and for brunch, love the sourdough with eggs and halloumi and the cheese..."

Minnie Lu

"This is one of my must go places for breakfast when I am in Wellington City, New Zealand. I am very pleased with the service, food and coffee. The..."

CF Sutrisno

"Visited Dillinger's for breakfast and coffee and was top notch service again. Highly..."

Greg McIntosh

"The food was really good and we had a nice..."

Umanga Senaviratne

"We used to girl date here on the regular but with moving jobs and places we haven't been for ages! Food was delicious, garlic mash was drool worthy...."

Alma

"The venue is very clean and tidy, with a welcoming, comfortable feel about the place. The service was quick and cheerful. I ate the fish n chips..."

Teresa G

"well. impressed. loved the kumara wedges made by Drew the chef of the night. Must say as a kumara chip/wedges lover these were exceptional. Matched..."

Deborah Hughes

"The chicken poppers side dish was well seasoned and juicy, and was better received than the Southern Fried chicken main in that the latter was a tad..."

Alvin Pascual

"Had been wanting to try out the Kapura venues in Wellington as I love the ones in the Mount. Dillinger’s really stood out, the service was some of..."

Cara Elise

"Had lunch here on a lovely Wellington day. The service was absolutely excellent, they went out of their way to cater for our request for a muffin by..."

Finn Kirkaldy

"The perfect spot to enjoy a meal with friends or workmates. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious food. Plush comfortable seating. And a great ambience!..."

Kirsty O'Hara

"I always come here for coffee or after work drinks and the service is always friendly and the food good. I love that you can bring your dog and the..."

Vanessa K

"Good seating both indoors and outside. Friendly attentive staff. Nice place for a wine after work. Emily provides some of the best customer service..."

Daniel Benton

"Good spot for a coffee or a quick meal. Located in Midland park in the center of Wellington. It has great ambiance matched with good food and..."

Peter McQuinney

"Great location with a close walk from the train station. Been here twice for both the lunch menu and brunch menu, both of which were delicious -..."

kattymae

"Nice food. Prompt delivery of meal, even during lunch. Shame the server did not check on our cutlery... empty table next door had..."

Stephen Nott

Trax Bar And Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"The service is beyond great - such friendly people! And the food...what more can I say - their steak sandwich with side of handcut fries..."

Stephen Anderson

"I want to say a massive thank you to all the staff and a big well done! The evening was amazing and everyone had a great time. With live music, yummy..."

Hanna Kelly-Storr

"Is amazing place to meet, eat and drink. Love it. Staff and everything is..."

Sheryn Hobbs

"Love the place, the people, the coffee/food and the vibe..."

Ruben Sivaguru

"Had the funnest time, won the quiz! Go the Cunning Linguists! Yay!! Great Service they were the nicest people!..."

Wess Mathewson

"Love trax! Especially the team in piece of cake. Staff are so friendly, the food is great and the coffee is to die for. I live for coffee and this is..."

Shendi Rose Rowan

"Food was amazing and staff were fantastic. They deserve a pay rise. Very friendly and we're more than happy to do..."

Clint Purdie

"Great service! Went out their way to look after our group! Excellent bar staff and management! Thanks..."

Ian Pike

"Great food, Great coffee. Friendly bubbly staff with a great..."

Elisha Nico Harrison

"Best big breakfast � I’ve ever..."

Lawrence Brown

"Sat in the garden bar soaking up the last rays of the sun for the day. So relaxing...."

Tania Mudford

"Big smiles and fabulous customer service, very friendly. Great coffee and the 'small' pizza was too big! Wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time..."

Ange Whipp

"Never bitter and always a pleasant..."

Shazza O'Leary

""Simply the..."

Kinereta Vaasilli

"This place is just opposite my hotel and after visiting the beehive came here to charge my phone and had some refreshments too, not alot here as it..."

Diner8Here

"I have to travel to Wellington fairly often for work and found this to be a nice, handy pub in the train station, with great grub, a nice wine..."

Becky Blackford

"Very nice Steak Sandwich and Chicken PieVery friendly staffThey are not making Pizza at the moment but that is nice tooVery nice..."

Tim 51

"Love this place! Best place while I was a uni student. My friends and I still go there as our traditional catch ups after work before catching the..."

Khushma Master

"Good food, good atmosphere, good space, nice staff. Getting off the train to start your day can be brightened up by popping in here for a quick hot..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Cheap eats on menu, but very basic, toasted bread not buttered but comes with butter 🧈 on a $10 breakfast, including 2 poached eggs. Venue is..."

Graeme Wooller

"Always a good extra hot coffee, as requested, and today's really nice offer was to heat the date scone in the sandwich..."

Rod McLeod

"I've been coming here for my coffees the past few months! Highly recommend, the service is amazing, very quick and they are consistent, my second..."

Nic Page

"The staff were so brilliant: it was really busy pre FIFA game and they were all very cheerful, efficient and upbeat. Lovely..."

Bonita Edwards

"Went for lunch today. Service was fast and friendly. Pizza was great. Exceeded my..."

Murray Gregory

"Exceptional service from RiiRii and Judy, delicious food and atmosphere definitely..."

Kimiora Simon

"Staff were real cool - you could see that from the customers reactions. Sure that was the same music played from 25 years ago when I did a few shifts..."

Andy Smith

"Great place for pre and after game drinks. Friendly..."

Peter McCoy

"March2021: Fun bar, busy, at the train station.. Last stop before the train, or up to the CakeTin for any function.. Mine was a rugby game. Big..."

J B

"You can get a bowl of coffee here, not too many places in Wellington have bowls..."

Greg Kelly

"A glich in their system meant our orders didn't get processed. A staff member attended to us after about 45 mins and found why we weren't eating!..."

Elizabeth Gardiner

"Great staff, food and location. Pint (aka Handle) of Steinlager $11 have rubbish speights on tap and not tui..."

Robert Chivers

"Haven't been to Trax for 6 years 😕. It hasn't changed much but obviously still gets its fair share of walk in commuters. Was really busy but food..."

Jeremy Smith

"Good food,drinks n bar staff are friendly n awesome 👌..."

william rice

"Good coffee most of the time, great food pretty good service great experience honestly one of the best places to be in wellington for food and coffee..."

The Sleuth

Shine Cafe

82/100 (1035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A delightful little cafe I must say, however the coffees are not quite as excellent as they were when the English fellow with a beard worked there,..."

Ryan Parry

"I always make an effort to stop by here for brekkie if I am in the area. One of the best Eggs Benny I have ever had. Nice friendly staff, great..."

The Mad Diner

"Best coffee in Lower Hutt. Always greeted with a friendly smile and lots of yummy colourful counter food. The date scones are delicious but we..."

Sam Telfer

"Not often do I dish out a 5, but with service this good and food this fresh and clean, I would be lying with less than a 5. I have an egg allergy and..."

Team Thomas

"Good food, nice staff and enjoyable atmosphere and bright sunny frontage. Slight issue with them not asking whether the cabinet food (salmon bagel)..."

Neilontheiphone

"Have been here a long time ago and food and coffee was great. I go passed regularly and see it full to the brim so it's obviously still very good!..."

Tracey Matenga

"Absolutely love Shine Café! It has a lovely vibe to sit and have a coffee. Owner Sue was so welcoming and even though I can be a tricky customer..."

Bree

"A little local cafe that I love. My partner and I have been going to this cafe practically every weekends for the past 2-3 yrs. We love the great..."

Richel Tan

"We went for my husbands birthday treat and it was amazing! $21 seems alot for the shine special breakfast but everything on that plate is top quality..."

Jodie Shirley

"Really really nice. Looks very people running the place. Super friendly. Great food good service. Nice atmosphere. Happy to go back next time I'm in..."

Richard Sharpe

"Went with a friend on her recommendation. Lovely food, well-explained (enjoyed the Ploughman's vegetarian platter). Super friendly but professional..."

Vicky Aldridge

"Awesome, delicious place! Friendly service and fantastic hot drinks! I would recommend this place. I went here today for my Dads birthday! I had a..."

Octagon Pie

"The barista was wonderful and the coffee was the best I have had in the Wellington region We love seeking out the best cafes in the region the food..."

Jacqui

"Getting an A+ today thanks to always good Spanish style eggs and new moo juice menu! And I'm not taking anything off the the smoker at 'for dogs'..."

Hedonistacal

"Fabulous new owners and so welcoming! Just loooove this place. It's always buzzing but you still get treated well. Best coffee around, great healthy..."

Bree

"They have unveiled a new summer menu today and the weather was great so decided to have an day out in the Hutt. Place was busy - good sign, you worry..."

Miss Persistant

"Cool small cafeBeen here once. I was in hurry but feeling a coffee urgently. Just pop into Shine had a cup of latte. Very nice coffee. Good..."

One Way

"Went for breakfast this morning at Shine with my wife. Have been for coffee previously and had a bowl of porridge on occasion. Today my wife chose a..."

PeterMS

"We visit Shine Cafe almost every weekend and the food and coffee are always up to a high standard! The staff are always pleasant as are the new..."

Michael Carroll

"We have been going to Shine for years and we love it each time! Greatest coffee by barista Sam and fantastic food by the kitchen staff, no matter if..."

Monica Lichti

"This place is amazing. Love the coffee, the food & the people.Honestly, Kirsty makes the best coffee in town & the toasted..."

Tony

"Great Coffee, friendly staff. The best date..."

Anna

"Shine is a fantastic cafe, I'm there nearly every day they're open. It's way more than the great food and excellent coffee.Shine is like a..."

Rick Wallace

"Just want to say: I look so forward to having my usual breakkie at Shine Cafe whether its a saturday or sunday or could be both days "if i could" the..."

Weekend Appetite

"Stopped in here last Sunday for brunch and absolutely loved the setting and atmosphere, and all the pics of NZ people & memobilia..Really..."

Sally Malcolm

"I popped in here last Sat and WOW I was impressed.choose a lovely decadant Choclolate Fudge Brownie from the cabinet and it was superb!! limps of..."

Lynda

"I have been to Shine on a number of occasions and I really like it, it is cute and quirky. It is really hard to create a successful cafe where an..."

Yum O

"I am so pleased to have 'discovered' Shine this weekend. This is truly a home-style cafe with warm, friendly and efficient service. My eggs Benedict..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Absolutely Brilliant, Best Hot Chocolate I've ever tasted! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff are actually human, and treat you like..."

Glen Edwarrds

"Friendly and helpful staff, and mix of cabinet and classic brunch food makes Shine a delightful place to enjoy on a sunny day. I enjoy the..."

Tom

"Nice little tucked away Cafe, on the side street opposite Queensgate. Was rather busy, but enough room for a sitting for 3. Reasonable prices &..."

Brendon Gee

"Shine cafe is absolutely superb - 10/10!! The staff were all incredibly lovely, friendly, and helpful. The food was divine, and was delivered very..."

Michael Fauchelle

"Enjoyed my cooked breakfast, eggs with the lot. Cost of food gone up, so consider as a treat & best not to compare to photos taken 5 years ago. ..."

Lucy Devine

"Shine Cafe in Lower Hutt is lovely, friendly local cafe which evokes a community and food diversity friendly ambiance. Staff is super engaging and..."

Taylar W

"A fantastic Cafe with fantastic food, great coffee, helpful staff, and of course sunshine. Came here for a solo lunch and was greated with warm..."

Psyckers DO

"Lovely food, coffee and service ! Thanks team - my second visit here and will be back - quality food, freshly made is always..."

KG Kayaks

"Great food and coffee! Staff very friendly and..."

Vicky

"Love love this place! Lovely lady served us, we really wanted to tip but unfourtnately we had no cash at the time. The food was Ātaahua! The..."

Katie Spicer

"Very friendly waitress, good food and good price. We paid 20 dollars for the food that you can see in the pictures. Happy with this new discovery..."

virginia sotelo corbacho

"One of the best cafe in Lowerhutt. First of all the staff are awesome. The food was value worth. We had breakfast, hot choclate, dream..."

george jose

"Nothing better than than grabbing a quick coffee and snack and finding a little sauce too ! Love your..."

Bob The builder

"The waiters at Shine are the best and make the whole experience. The food is awesome and the coffee is always good..."

Kate Murray

"Foodvwas pretty good. Keto omelet was nice but a little pricey @ $28. Quick service and nice..."

amanda w

"Absolutely enjoyed the food & service, definitely coming..."

Minnie Lu

"Coffee and cheese scone $10.50. Not cheap anymore. Definitely a once in a blue moon luxury for the poor these days. Not Shines issue, they were fine..."

Si-Fi buckle

"Really friendly staff who looked after me well. A blimmin good milkshake served in a really cool glass as well. I think the last said her name was..."

Allan Buxton

"A quick stop for coffee. Cabinet food looked good with GF options. Didn't have time to check out the menu. Will be back soon to check it..."

Clinton Rich

"Great service very quick excellent food and..."

Norma Hudson

Eat Restaurant

82/100 (2795 ratings)

"Turns out that today was their first day of brunch service and my gosh did they deliver!! After walking past a few super busy cafes we were starving..."

Ella Gray

"Great location, nice atmosphere and superb pasta dish. Hostess was very bossy, flustered and unpleasant-telling me to be on time and..."

Christine Gabrielle

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Wellington I go to since they were on Cuba Street. Their seafood linguine is my favourite and the pizza is..."

MJ Choi

"Ordered the seafood risotto. Was supposed to come with mussels, clams and shrimp. But there was only one clam and the lone shrimp was hard to eat. It..."

Laurence Chiu

"I had a lovely time in Cincin this evening, the food was wonderful! I haven’t been in a while and it was just as good as I remember. The only thing..."

Greg Aiken

"Thank you for such an incredible evening at your restaurant tonight, the service was amazing and the food delicious and you really went above and..."

Christie Holmes

"Service was amazing, as was the atmosphere. However the food here is simply off the charts divine. We had a group booking and all ordered different..."

Donna Donaldson (leepeesa)

"Delicious food, great atmosphere and very polite workers. I, and my partner felt very taken care of by staff and it was possibly the best Italian..."

Alicia!!!

"The pizza is impeccable. Fresh toppings and good amount of then on the delicious doe. The pasta was really well cooking, not al dente but not over..."

Andrea Merlo

"One of the best meals we have enjoyed in a long time. The staff was so friendly especially the owner. The entree of mussels and arancini balls was..."

Craig Doughty

"The pasta dishes were absolutely amazing, and would have given the place a 5 star rating on their own! The pizza was very nice and nothing to over..."

Justin Case

"Amazing food and great customer service! The calzone was outstanding, as was the risotto. The starters were really nice too. Left feeling very happy..."

Israel Reid

"Absolutely incredible pasta and pizza. We had a pasta each and split a pizza and could have easily eaten more as it was so good! Wine selection was..."

Liam Richardson

The Lido Cafe

"Fantastic new menu. Lots of vegetarian options. My meal was delicious. Will return..."

Jz

"Great location, especially loving the new look. I loved the food especially the fava bean hummus & eggs benedict. My go to coffee/food stop in..."

Māmā Eats

"We went here for a breakfast during our trip in Wellington. Lovely service and food. Love the egg bene with hash brown instead of normal casserole..."

Qun Xia

"Lovely spot for breakfast. I had the Mexican egg, which I really enjoyed. Although the egg was well done. Husband had the big breakfast, he was..."

Chelsea

"This is amazing cafe. It does not have the frizz but the food and service are truly top notch. I would thoroughly recommend this cafe. We will be..."

Ian De Terte

"Came in while in Wellington, and had breakfast. went for the standard bacon and eggs and nice to see eggs were scrambled and cooked just how i like..."

Steve Hall

"Best chips...crunchy on the outside and super soft insides...yummy! Chicken tenderloin was nice too...but those chips! My friend had the haloumi and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Just popped in for a coffee. This place has such a chilled atmosphere. The windows make it ideal for people watching. Americano wasn't half bad, and..."

Crumpet King

"Went here for breakfast around 11am. The cafe offers a wide range in their brunch menu from coconut porridge to Caesar salad. I ordered a coconut..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"I really enjoyed the food at the Lido when I was there a couple of weeks ago. We were a large group of about 10 people and our meals all came out at..."

LucyGoosey

"In Wellington recently with friends, we went into The Lido Café after WoW. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, but we found a table for six without..."

Janine Last

"Great brunch at The Lido this morning. Really attentive service (note it was quiet when we got there), decent coffee and solid food. Yes, that sounds..."

RaeRae

"A lido, according to Wiki is an outdoor bathing area, but its also a small Island in Venice. Quite how the café got its name I’m not entirely..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love this place. A very friendly and comfortable cafe. I come here every visit I make to Wellington, at least once. A delicious menu with..."

Maree Guenole

"SUPERB!This place got everything covered.. Central location, the restaurant has big circular widows looking at the central libraries plus..."

Vogue Foodie

"Tried breakfast at The Lido on our first day in Wellington based on the large number of people eating here. It proved to be an excellent choice -..."

Onara

"I love the lido! I am NEVER disappointed. Brunch, lunch and dinner. All good! The menu changes with the season which is always a good sign. Have the..."

Chris Carabine

"Had my first brekky of the New Year at the Lido and it was as good as ever. Yummy omelette with very tasty fillings, great coffee and excellent..."

Philippa Lagan

"I really love this place - the food is excellent value and always well prepared and full of flavour. And the guys serving are so nice and..."

Andrea Vasili

"I went to The Lido Cafe for dinner on Saturday night and had the tender loins it was to die for! My waiter's name was Jordan and he was very..."

Julz

"Love going to Lido especially on weekends, as they have free live music..great idea guys! Love the coffee and location...and of course the music...."

Vids

"We have dined at Lido for many, many years now - mostly for breakfast and brunch, and have found it consistently excellent in its food, service,..."

Phil Kerslake

"Having read the last unbalanced, unhinged review I feel I have to give, my hopefully more educated and reasonable opinion of the Lido.The Lido..."

Dave

"Stumbled across Cafe Lido on a windy Friday night in Wellington. We were down there for WOW & the place was pretty busy. We were lucky to get a table..."

Food Dilemma

"Cafê Lido is one of those go to places where you can get something good any time of day. The staff are nice, the menu is diverse (staples plus a few..."

Kai Luv

"Nice little cafe / restaurant. Has a good location and really friendly staff. They do combination of German / french cuisine. Plates are a fairly..."

Zdenek Matas

"An old favourite and have been eating here since the 1980s. The Lido is likely one of Wellington's first real 'cafes' with more than fried eggs on..."

Graeme Wooller

"Awesome restaurant! We had a dinner there and it was lovely! Great wine selection and beautiful food. The staff was really friendly and knew the menu..."

Celina Tu

"Fantastic re-boot for a stodgy and unwelcoming “institution”. Thank God for all the light that now pours in through the café’s excellent..."

J.G. Seabrook

"The Lido for brunch came highly recommended and while the food (Avocado on toast with haloumi) was OK, it was the service I enjoyed the most. Very..."

Morgan Williams

"I've been going to The Lido for over 20 yrs and i still love it. There's a reason it's been around for so long, which is that it does what it does..."

Lady Lemon

"Such a good breakfast spot. Great service, good atmosphere and fantastic menu. I had the vegan gluten free breakfast tacos and they were great. I am..."

Beth Mackintosh

"Lido is consistently one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. The coffee and food are delicious (and it certainly helps that they have a well rounded..."

Alexia Kealey

"Really cute atmosphere and staff are lovely. Portions sizes are generous! Some vegan options and lots of gluten free options. I'll definitely be..."

Hallie Goodman

"Wow! Beautiful meal here tonight. We've been coming here for years....it's got better and better. We love the Tapas menu. Its the new way of..."

Mariana Andrews

"This was the culinary highlight of my trip to Wellington! Food was fresh and so so delicious, staff was really friendly and the prices are fine as..."

Anne Victoria

"My 'soup of the day' place. 11.50$ for a delicious veggie soup, you can ask for a whole grain bread to be served with it. Plenty of yummy salads as..."

Leia L

"Fantastic menu and pleasant staff, recommended, we'll visit..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Absolutely delightful. My favourite is the kedgeree. But just coffee and cake is wonderful..."

Peter Kelly

"Food was nice, service was nice but could go to better place to drink..."

Kiwibird_

"Awesome food, the bratwurst and brussel sprouts were exceptional. Parsnip chips were nice but not quite as good, I would have preferred that dish..."

james lochead-macmillan

"Excellent, delicious food and a great selection of Mediterranean style dishes. Relaxed, informal vibe and pleasant staff. Party of 5 foodie adults..."

Kevin Tso

"Food is excellent and consistent. The coffee has declined a little from a year..."

Andrew Matangi

Wheelchair Accessible

"Personally, my experiences at TB have been great. The meals a decent sized and priced accordingly. Love my chicken and the team do a great Southern..."

Mareko Panapa

"a very cool place, well decorated and i tried their fried chicken burger and iced mocha, both were delicious and i would definitely come..."

Dumplingboi

"stopped in today for a couple of coffees over a work meeting. Service was good, friendly and prompt, was empty in the afternoon though so that..."

Team Thomas

"Despite the appearance Thunderbird's 'man scram' is actually quite tasty! Coffee isn't too bad either and had quick friendly service on my quiet..."

Matt L

"My partner and I recently had breakfast here, we had to wait about half an hour for our food as there was an issue with the kitchen but as an..."

Tiffany May

"Busy Friday night take outs. Fast and friendly service and great atmosphere (live music) while we waited. My husband and I loved our meals!! Thank..."

Nadine Hook

"Great food for a great price. Loved the atmosphere and how quickly we got looked after, even though the place was packed. Neat menu which was loved..."

Lea Vellenoweth

"Came to the safe for Sunday brunch and it was rather quiet. The place's quirky deco matches its menu which contains common kiwi and Mexican items as..."

Christian

"i come for my coffee fix here most mornings. I like their coffee. The environment and ambience is pretty bohemian. I love their Frings as well...."

Vig Sivapragasam

"Fabulous service - mostly due to the fabulous owner/manager Nicky. The menu is definitely on the heavy side which I sometimes struggle with, and I..."

EpiCurious

"Good place if you want sole food. Milkshakes are amazing!!! Had a few things here and all been yummy. Food is what you pay for.Would go again if..."

Katie

"Excellent food and great service even though the place was quite busy and there was only one girl to wait on the whole place. Would definitely eat..."

Nick Chamberlain

"The curly fries were delicious and could closely rival Sweet Mothers Kitchen. $7.50 did seem a bit pricy for the portion size. I also had a sip..."

Lauren Douglas

"One of my faves as a business traveller in Wellington. Straight down the line Texish Mexish, with Wellie warmth! I'm back every time for its..."

DL

"So I may have had a slight hangover and been in need of a good solid breakfast... And Thunderbird delivered!The staff were very friendly..."

The Wanderer

"Went here for an early lunch so the service was pretty fast, and the staff were very friendly! The meal was delicious, I ordered the Enchiladas,..."

Shauna Kauri

"Not quite as good as SMK which I believe has similar ownership but cool nonetheless and it is in a more corporate part of town so focus on speed..."

Hamish.rutherford

"Went to Thunderbird for brunch today with my other half. The cafe was surprisingly empty, only three tables had diners, and so we chose a table in..."

Rachel Moore

"Had a decent Sunday brunch here. Breakfast burrito with the works was delicious - and huge! Despite having a healthy appetite I only managed half if..."

Robin

"Thunderbird is not my favourite coffee place in Wellington, but I do come here fairly often when meeting up with friends as this tends to be middle..."

Rosemary Young

"I am a Thunderbird regular, however this review is about their Wellington on a Plate menu. We went in on a very busy Friday night and had the set..."

Angela Merie

"Love this place! I work nearby so would consider Thunderbirds my local. I love the crazy decor, cheeky banter from the staff and the owner, Nicci,..."

Leah Blackmore

"Fantastic customer service and delicious food. I requested a whole pecan pie for an office event and Thunderbird Cafe were more than happy to help...."

Maria Jones

"The food served at Thunderbird is astounding, always fresh, hot and tasty, the only downside is that every now and again there is a little bit of a..."

Daniel Taylor

"I have never had anything but excellent service, coffee & food here. Sure it's not silver service, but it's a cool little cafe where you will be..."

Aidrian S

"My favorite cafe in welly, hands down! Good vibe, super friendly and helpful staff and AMAZING food! The place is always jam packed, what better..."

Renee

"I LOVE this place! I've only been living in Wellington for a few months, but Thunderbird has already become a firm favourite and a "go to" place for..."

Anna Garland

"First time to Thunderbird Cafe and I'm very impressed. The cafe was recommended to me by a friend who said she has never had a bad meal - and I can..."

Niki Alefosio

"I was in Wellington staying at Ibis for the weekend from gold coast and popped across the road to grab a little something on the go for breaky! I..."

Kimberley Betteridge

"Went to Thunderbird under a friend's suggestion and was pleasantly surprised!Firstly, the service we received was stunning. Our server was..."

Cath L

"Haven't left a review before - but I had the Chimichanga at Thunderbird yesterday and felt compelled to tell everyone amazing it was! Delicious..."

Shaun

"Not sure when the last reviewer Vance went, however it must have been opposite day. Been to Thunderbird 20+ times over the last year and have never..."

Greyson

"Am actually from Australia and I really enjoyed the Cafe, prompt service for lunch, and really great quick service meal. So good I came back for tea..."

Geoff A

"Without a doubt one of my favorite places to go in the city. The service, coffee and food are excellent and amazing value. I come several mornings a..."

Suzanne Sutton

"Maybe the staff need to work on their service or maybe, just maybe, the diners need to work on hardening the f**k up.The cafe is busy...."

Kiwi American

"I went here with some friends last week and had a great night. The meals are very reasonably priced, especially given the large portion sizes. There..."

Kate S

"What a cool place! We were staying across the street and very tired Friday night, so mainly tried them because they were “there.” So glad we did!..."

SET

"Went here before wow, and couldn't have asked for more. Awesome atmosphere, live music which was really entertaining yet non intrusive. Megan our..."

Adam Brown

"I'm a regular at Thunderbirds and enjoy its funky, laid back style. I saw the recent less than stellar reviews and wondered if it was the same place..."

TM G

"We were staying across the street, so our initial visit to Thunderbird was more convenience than anything else. I had the Fish Stack for breakfast,..."

TheSmythes

"Had dinner at Thunderbird this evening, what a great place! The two young waitresses were absolutely fantastic and bent over backwards to accommodate..."

Mike

"The little cheeseburger they sell just needs a little mustard and that pink sauce to become the best hamburger I've had in NZ, and the only one I..."

Mylodon

"Update: Really thought I couldn't love my local lunch place more but then they made RED VELVET CAKE! Its to die for. The only thing I could possibly..."

Susie Sutton

"Food is good, coffee is good and the staff are efficient and friendlyOverall a good..."

Vincent G

"HiWent for the second time to Thunderbird on Friday for lunch. Nikki is great. Be prepared to wait for the food as it's not quick, and portions..."

Diane Leen

"A cold drink and a tasty-as bread roll from the cabinet, whilst filling in time today. I like it ! Great, friendly atmosphere and vibe. I 'Checked..."

Erika Scott

"Love this place and its fun food but near work - finally! Nikki is cool and you can tell there is a nice vibe amongst the staff and it rubs off..."

Frances

"Loved the atmosphere, the food and the service. Sweet Mothers in the corporate end of town - finally a place with some personality in an otherwise..."

Yasmine

"Just read the latest reviews on staff at Thunderbird. I have found them to be wonderful. However I appreciate that little blondie doesn't smile much..."

Dale Knapp

"Thunderbird is a firm favourite of mine. In fact, it has become a regular haunt for Friday lunch and something definitely to look forward to during..."

Cath Elliott

"Awesome cafe, great place to chill. R E A L L Y good coffee. Nikki is a wonderful hostess and staff are onto it. Friendly as you would want, but..."

John V

"Wow, I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews! Who's writing these?I've been several times now and I've always enjoyed the..."

Chris Marshall

"This was the second time I have been here for lunch, and both times I have been very pleased with both the service and the food. My tacos were..."

Smc

"Beautiful food, excellent service, decent coffee. How is this place not packed all the..."

Jason Gurney

"I went to Thunderbird on a Saturday with my husband for lunch. We found the service to be attentive and casual which suited the..."

Sarah-Rose

"This place is a very similar atmosphere and menu to Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I believe they are owned by the same people. I am a big fan of Sweet..."

Sophie Hunter

"I really enjoyed my smoothie here. Atmosphere was great, looking forward to trying a Bailey's hot chocolate..."

Andrea Thom

"YUM definitely one of the best caesar salad i’ve had and the burger was..."

Helen Lim

"Went in for a Keto breakfast and wasn't disappointed! Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection and the coffee was great. All staff were super friendly..."

JJ Thomas

"Decent breakkie burger. Can't really complain about anything. Food was good, water is free and the coffee was alright. Just a good average..."

Francis

"Nice food, Polite staff and great customer service. A must try..."

DhamakedaR

"The coffee was spot on, and the breakfast burrito was amazing! Good venue with a fun and unique atmosphere. Friendly staff Great location Well..."

Matt Thom

"This place has been a favorite of mine for a while. And whether you drop in for a takeaway coffee, or sit down and have one of their meals or snacks,..."

Jennifer Goddard

"I had breakfast here recently, the scrambled eggs on sour dough were fantastic. The breakfast burrito was fresh, hot and very tasty. Next time I'm..."

Paul Rooney

"Best keto slices !! Lemon coconut KETO slices are soooo rich and creamy and delicious..."

Nea Magony

"Relaxed environment, friendly service and yummy food, and the coffee was good. Fluffies for the kids were received well...."

Darren Kidd

"Kitsch paradise in the middle of the city. Tasty Tex mex flavours. A, great brunch spot with plenty of..."

David “Von” Garratt

"Great atmosphere and good food. Got chicken burger and it was very filling. Only giving 4 stars as we never got our water we asked for before..."

Jake Martin

"Really happy with the service hear. Great keto friendly meals. Also, I accidentally left without paying for my meal and I rang them 30mins later and..."

Paora Morrison

"Amazing tex-mex cafe near the center of the city. Helpful staff, quick service from the time an order is taken to table delivery. One of my go to..."

Ian Sadler

"Stumbled across this funky cafe for brunch today. Waited a while to get served and then to receive our food. However we did enjoy our breakfast..."

Jo Brook

"Awesome Bacon and Egg Buttie on a Brioche bun although the coffee was a bit cold. Staff friendly and service..."

LMB

Loretta

82/100 (2165 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate here for a weekday breakfast. Menu has a good selection of items at different price points. Breakfast scone very reasonable for..."

Littlemiss

"Been there for a Sunday late brunch, the food was AMAZING. We had salmon, croque Madame, eggs on toast and we shared a potato and pesto pizza. The..."

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"Came here for lunch on a week day - Very spacious cafe with a good variety of lunch choices. We had pulled pork and chicken sandwiches- they were..."

Anna Griffin

"Love the cheese scones! Attentive and friendly service. Wish they were open Monday’s, which is more about me wanting to have the option to dine..."

Ruth Young

"Came here for lunch and got the charred eggplant salad. This was so good! Simple flavours but everything put together made it flavourful and..."

SpoonMe

"Went here with family, we all enjoyed our dishes immensely. I had the lamb skewers with eggplant tho it was smallish and wish I’d ordered a side as..."

Francesbutler64

"I had read the reviews so was wanting to try this pl for ages. Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I was very surprised by the portions..."

Sei

"Absolute favorite brunch spot in Wellington! The menu is so quirky and delicious. My partner and I come here all the time, yet are always able to try..."

Anna.Hooper

"Loved the salads, very generous portions. One of my best spots in Wellington. We came here twice within a week, the second experience was..."

Seo

"Amazing ever changing menu only surpassed by the quality and presentation of the food. Great service to boot. Now flagged as a favourite for the..."

Steve Bird

"I’ve yet to see an Asian Fusion dessert menu that makes me stay on for desserts, so after a fabulous dinner elsewhere, we strolled along to..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Ordered the mushroom pizza here and it was sooo good!! Great service and ambience. Ordered the carrot cake for dessert which wasn’t too bad...."

Grace Mascarenhas

"Great place and great service. The food is also quite characteristic and tastes unique and good at the same time. I usually have the Freekeh which..."

Thom Mayne

"This place is so beautiful and the menu so extensive and unique! I had the chicken soup with fresh bread and it was delicious as well as the banana..."

Lizzie

"A real lovely place with a great team working to keep everything flowing! My sister and I shared the Pomegranate Bread / Chicken Pizza / Beef..."

Heather Ngamanu

"Great service and very attentative staff. Food, breads and coffee were really good but took over an hour to arrive. The place is really busy so be..."

Mell Lee

"4 words Good food great service. Had the banana cake. It was great. Also tried out the waffles with bacon. It was amazing. The flavors went about..."

Evan Thomas

"Love this place. Lots of carefully thought out salads, pizzas etc and the best roast chicken in Wellington. Love that the meat is all free range and..."

Hadley Fierlinger

"Everything about the Loretto is divine. Divine food, divine ambiance etc etc. I had the bircher muesli with poached quince and what can I say but it..."

Megha Dogra

"My favorites here are the woodfire pizzas and the cheesecakes. The pizzas might take a while but definitely worth the wait. The space itself is also..."

Bea Nguyen

"Highly recommend this place. The food was awesome! I do love the fennel pizza. And also all those dessert are super tasty. Definitely will visit..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"I came here as I was walking past looking for somewhere with some good cabinet sweets for afternoon tea at a friend's place. Bought Portuguese egg..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Great service, great food, what more can I say other than I will definitely be visiting again !! Once we placed our order it didn't take long before..."

Linlin

"A group of 4 of us arrived at just after 5 on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Staff were super attentive and helpful when it came to..."

Hannah Eaton

"Loretta is a well oiled machine. The staff are on the ball from the minute you set foot inside the large and bustling establishment; the maitre'd..."

Siobhan

"Went for dinner last night, got a table straight away, the staff were warm and friendly. The food was slightly disappointing it was overly seasoned..."

Angela Osborne

"Nice food and plenty of space so it's almost always possible to get a table. Food is a little expensive but generally worth it. The pizzas are my..."

Harry Chapman

"Had saturday breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised to see they have REAL bread! As in Scandinavian style rye bread, freshly baked. And they..."

Julia TVM

"This is my new favourite pizza place in Wellington. I orderes their mushroom pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered their pasta and it was also..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Beautiful room, great staff, talented kitchen. We've been here 3 times over the last half year - brunch, lunch, and dinner -- and the kitchen has..."

Jade M.

"Bacon and banana are an amazing pair but why banana when Loretta can strawberries???? I still remember that day when I question the possibility of..."

Nitia Sari

"I have been a regular customer at Loretta since it opened and I visit at least once or twice a month. Loretta's reputation for the highest quality of..."

Vivienne Bedford

"Just wow...from the service that is exceptional to the food that you cannot fault. What an incredible establishment. The design and decoration is..."

Rebecca

"I've had the fritters and the soup from here and they were both amazing! Wholesome food that's filling and nutritious. The bread that was served with..."

EsmeEats

"I have been to Loretta's a few times now and it's always busy so they must be doing something right. Today I had the sweet toast is which is..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely atmosphere with a good mix of people. Service was efficient and the meal was light and refreshing. The coconut and melon tea is simply..."

Zainab

"I was blown away by this place! I have been hearing good things about Loretta from my workmates, so when my friend from Auckland visited Wellington,..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Team lunch. First visit here. Nice decor. There is a table by the entrance with all the cakes/deserts on it. They looked epic!The menu has..."

Sean P E Fleming

"This is one I will be coming back to time after time until I wade through the entire menu! It will take a while as I'm going to have to keep flying..."

DL

"Service was ok. Very busy day with mothers day. Meals were really good however a little pricey. I had the pie which wasn't bad but cant say i would..."

Greg Holland

"My love for Loretta borders on obsessional. This place is huge so even in peak dining hours it's easy to be seated. The staff were so welcoming and..."

A

"Fresh and tasty food with an ever changing menu.The interior is all blonde wood and smooth surfaces - very Scandinavian in..."

Philip Reeve

"Definitely a good experince!My Husband and I went there for a dinner and we wait a little bit for the table but then the service was super fast and..."

Elena Elisewin

"Came here for brunch & had been told the coconut yoghurt was a must try. Definitely agree. Had the waffles with bacon + coconut yoghurt and it was..."

Michele

"LOVE LOVE LOVE LORETTA! Always my go to place when i head out into wellington city!I am always impressed with the food.In fact I am..."

Scarlett Nightingale

"Nice place, good service. Really fresh dish, good advice to try it. The menu have healthy options. I would like to visit it again. The carrot..."

Loly

"I tend to shy away from places that get loads of attention as they often don't live up to the hype but Loretta stands out as a place that not only..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Came here today and loved it! Very cool industrial look. Interesting variety in food and lovely staff. I had the granola with Greek Yougurt instead..."

Georgia Keir

"Absolutely lovely atmosphere to be in even when it's really busy. Great light and also comfortable. The staff are really nice the service is great...."

Lucy Wills

"Went to Loretta this evening for a staff function and I have to say I was very impressed. I love restaurants that place an emphasis on healthy..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Absolutely love this place! Their pizza is really good, I recommend the chicken or the artichoke pizza. Service is good, decor is great and venue is..."

Miss K

"Pearl lustre walls, exposed concrete pillars, polished concrete floors, gentle pine furniture, Scandinavian/industrial, clean and..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Loretta two days in a row a few weeks ago. Once for Lunch and the next day for Brunch. What I love the most is the vast range of..."

Sarah Reynolds

"Wow! I had heard fantastic things about Loretta and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual Saturday lunch and were lucky to..."

Kat Dugdale

"I got the sweet toastie and it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious!! And for 13.50 I almost couldn't finish is..."

Lorna

"Great experience all round! Unique wood and neutral Nordic decor sets the scene for incredible food and good service. Friendly quick and relaxed..."

David Palfreyman

"I love the Scandi-influenced interior, its light brown wooden tables and white paint gives the place a light and appealing feel.I have to..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Quality wholesome foods :) One of my favourite places to eat in Wellington! I recommend the eggs or waffles for..."

Davo & Sarah

"I had a great experience few days ago, my food was yummy and the waitress was so nice and friendly. They take care of all the details of the..."

Chris Vera

"Came in for dessert last night! Had the vegan raspberry chocolate cake which was really yummy! Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu looks amazing..."

Mueslilo

"Sister cafe to the famous and ever-so-popular Floriditas, Loretta is less than a block away and also on Cuba Street. Occupying a much larger store..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I've been to Loretta twice for brunch and blown away both times. Their breakfast rice is outstanding. Really good service, nice coffee, varied good..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Popped in for an early breakfast while visiting Wellington. Gorgeous interior, a little scandy/industrial. Welcoming friendly staff. Strong smooth..."

Lara Wills

"We have been recommended to Loretta by several friends. What a gorgeous but quirky restaurant. The decor and service were outstanding. The menu is..."

Adriennenz

"Had the soup today for lunch. Was really nice and relatively healthy. Love the decor and layout of the cafe, really nice place to eat over all...."

I Love Food

"We went as a group of 11 people on a busy Saturday morning. It didn't feel rushed and while we were busy they made sure that we had enough water and..."

Jenjaroo

"What to say about Loretta? The decor is modern and clean and very woody!! The dining space is pretty big but the staff are attentive and always on..."

Chris Carabine

"Good wholesome food treated and offered right - and our group left replete and refreshed ... and satisfied on just about all fronts. Additional staff..."

Bos

"I chose to go to Lorettas today for my birthday lunch with my 5 yr old and husband. It was really busy when we entered and I couldn't see any spare..."

Cassandra Corbett

"Love Lorettas! I love the changing menu with its consistent abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables, the simple but stylish atmosphere, the..."

Maya Arrow

"This cafe is easy to miss on first visit - tucked away next to Slowboat on Cuba St, with no prominent sign outside. However, inside its hard to..."

Eleanor Hay

"I REALLY want to like this place, but it's proving a challenge. The menu is fabulous - it's innovative and different and there are some great..."

Anna Garland

"We went for an unexpected meal here last Thursday. We were just walking past and read the menu. Loved it! The service was friendly and..."

Liz G

"I had my birthday dinner at Loretta last Friday night. It was excellent! Great food, lovely service and nice atmosphere. My partner and I..."

Ruth M

"Great brunch! Really quick service. Was busy on Sunday mid morning and were seated straight away with no booking. Food was really great,..."

Lucy O'Donovan

"I visited Loretta for dinner with family recently and thoroughly enjoyed a dining experience! I found the food to be absolutely delicious and..."

William Patterson

"It's been a few years since I've visited Wellington, and I'm glad this restaurant is still around. I had fond memories of dining here last time..."

Edgar Liu

"Ordered several small plates for sharing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. So much finesse in the dishes! The fennel and radish salad..."

Clara

"Greeted with a smile on arrival, and promptly shown to a table. Friendly staff, with prompt water replacement when bottle nearly finished! Waffles..."

Colin MacPhee

"Astonishing development! Loretta is the first restaurant we’ve ever been to (and we’ve asked the question of at least a hundred) which has said..."

Hamish Pringle

"Good atmosphere for a Monday night, but I imagine it would be jumping by the end of the week. The food was fabulous and so flavoursome. The fig salad..."

Mary-Louise O'Brien

"Great mushrooms on toast, lots of tables inside and quite packed as well. Service pretty..."

Peony Yang

"Wonderful dinner experience. The menu is full of yummy fresh seasonable produce and quality protein. The portion is generous for sharing and the..."

Royal Reed

"Such unique food but they pull it off —peaches on pizza, bubbly wine on tap, fenugreek cheese, and the best pate I’ve had in years. The server..."

Alice Twitchell

Simmer

Wheelchair Accessible

"Chanced upon this place as it was near our Airbnb at the Glenside estate. Had the OMG! ($29,breakfast platter) and breakfast bite ($7) and they are..."

ZY

"One of the few cafes in the area, the food taste fine and the outside area is great on a nice sunny day, but the price is on average 25% higher than..."

Cabnolen Moon

"☕️ Flat White - the milk foam is exquisite and thick, which meet my expectations ☕️ Iced Coffee - it is kinda plain and the topping whipped..."

Hanajan

"We had breakfast today at Simmer Cafe. The best hot chocolate I ever had. Pulled pork burger, chicken panini and eggs Benedict smoked salmon are..."

Elienor Espeleta

"Great food and coffee. Excellent..."

Tisha Klein

"Really enjoyed our breakfast here. It was super packed but the staff were friendly and had great banter. Coffee was yum and the food was well above..."

Kas Spence

"The coffee is fabulous. Lovely breakfasts here..."

Shane Wood

"Their food is full of flavour! I didn’t expect that a small cafe in a suburb would be my preferred place for Thai food. They have one Thai option,..."

Lance Mosher

"Food and coffee is great and the cinnamon buns are my favourite. Downfall is that I find the staff aren’t the friendliest or well mannered, the guy..."

Maddy Whitehead

"Such Amazing Food and Superb Coffee with Friendly Staff!..."

Rowena Talia’uli

"This is a great local cafe - opens early has a nice relaxed vibe - solid food and helpful staff. Havana brand..."

Adventure Girl

"Fabulous brunch visit - our drinks and food were all delivered very quickly, even during a busy Saturday brunch service. Fabulous French toast! ..."

Sophie Rattanong

"My regular cafe that I have been going to for years! They know my order when I walk through the door and are super friendly. Yummy food too! We..."

Krishnie Mahendran Mathuranthakan

"We went to Wellington to buy a car. The cafe was recommended by the seller. Awesome coffee and Bacon & Eggs. Highly recommend...."

Tom Rusher

"Wide enjoyable selection of menu and cabinet food. The fish and salad was lovely. Coffee really nice. Just needs cream/yoghurt offered with..."

Shirley Wilson

Chocolate Frog Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great busy little cafe with classic nz cafe..."

Hannah

"Best place in Miramar to have a coffee or light lunch, staff are friendly and dutiful. Absolutely love their pancakes and smoothies I'd thoroughly..."

Leahjane19953

"Have been here a few times and food has always been good and flavoursome usually quite busy but fast service and not a long wait time for..."

Jordan

"I've been here a couple times and the food has always been good. Better than that is the service. The staff here are always friendly and today - on a..."

Vanisha Patel

"This is one of my favorite cafés in Wellington. Only down side is it can be very busy, buy that's because it's really good! :-) Generous serving..."

Nicole

"Constantly great food. We just ordered a Chocolate Frog Milkshake and a Fruit Smoothie, but the food in the past has been tasty and well priced. Our..."

Sally

Duncan Galletly

"I was in Miramar and stopped in to The Chocolate Frog Cafe for something warm yet quick to eat. After looking over their menu, I decided to try their..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Looking for a nice place for brunch with a friend or two? Look no further than here. The food was impressive, great selection and perfectly..."

Ness Miller

"The Chocolate Frog has been in Miramar for years. It is consistently great and has a wide variety of food to suit all tastes including my favourite,..."

Ian Apperley

"Fast service. Great food kids. Great kids menu. Food consistently great.Play area with seating for parents to eat at.Covered..."

Brenda W

"Amazing all round, truly without doubt the best cafe i have ever been to. #my new favorite place to eat..."

Laurence Churchman

"Chocolate Frog is in Miramar. It's not the same place as Chocolate Fish in Shelley Bay. This review is with regard to Chocolate Frog Cafe at Palmer's..."

Julia Mc

"I love the Chocolate Frog Cafe! They do beautiful, home made food that is packed full of flavor and great portion sizes. I highly recommend this..."

Debbie Tauvae

"The food tastes good. The chicken caesar always reliable lunch. The dining area can be cold in winter and overly hot in..."

Brenda Wallace

"Updated 01/06/2023 So good I had to come back for their Scones, Keto Benny, and their Caramelised Onion & Cheese Toastie. This time, I had the..."

Eileen Lui

"Have loved the 2x meals we have had here, Food is great and service is second to none. Great that they have keto meals on the..."

Haisini Parata

"Ordered the Corn Fritters with Halloumi at opening time on a Friday morning. Three thick corn fritters were a good portion size. Topped with two..."

Emily

"Really enjoyed the soup but the pasta was too saucy. The coffee was great though..."

Yaroslava Podporina

"Always busy & good quality food. They made extra effort to cater for my Celiac..."

carol parkinson

"Fantastic experience for lunch today. The place was packed but the waitress was extremely onto it clearing a space for us. Food came out quick and..."

Maddy TB

"The food here was great. The Eggs Benedict we're very tasty, and the beef mince was fantastic. They also have great desserts and coffees, plenty..."

Daniel Perez

"Busy Sunday lunchtime. Very tasty creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon on ciabatta. No water bottles but there were plastic cups and a water tap, so..."

Charmaine Seccombe

"Delicious, amazing food. Exactly what you want even if you couldn't imagine it. Coffee is fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed without being boring...."

Sam Wilmer-Provan

"I usually come here for brunch and lunch. The parking lot is spacious, making it very convenient to park, which I really like. It's difficult to find..."

Wonmok Choi

"Really nice cafe.. The chocolate cake was yumm.. I had the soup of the day which was pumpkin n was delicious 😋..The service was quick even though..."

joseena joy

"Bit of a regular at this place for meetings. Their hot chocolates are fantastic. Don’t often dine here, but used our entertainment book recently ..."

Key Man

"Great variety of beautiful tasty soup. Smoke fish Kedgeree (also a special this week) was awesome and filling. Friendly, helpful staff...."

Billie Marshall

"Awesome cafe, super busy when I went but there was hardly a wait for food. Burger was delicious and came with loads of fries well worth it! Despite..."

hunter nicholls

"Set in Palmers Garden Centre, the Chocolate Frog Cafe is an idyllic setting, convincing me that every garden Centre should have a cafe - or vice..."

Mitchell Bidois

"The staff are very friendly, we didn't have to wait long for our brunch, even though it was very busy. Lovely looking out at the..."

Kathryn Algar

"I really like the food and the staff are very friendly and helpful and I really like the chairs here a photo of one Chair and the writing on than we..."

Karen Pratt

Preservatorium Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I used to live just around the corner from this place and it was an absolute favourite of mine and my flatmates. The staff are super friendly and..."

Greer Whiting

"During student life this was a great spot to visit. $10 eggs bene was a great morning hit and the ecletic mix of crockery was a nice tough. Very..."

Vicki Wong

"One of the best cafes in Wellington for a myriad of reasons. Great service - the staff are always interested, interesting and genuine. Amazing food -..."

Jono Brown

"Every time I go here I get loaded wedges with extra sour cream and every time it is beyond amazing. Coffee is a bit so so, kind of average but the..."

Niamh Thomson

"Big ups for service! Dropped in made a request for a cold coffee (Kyoto style) and the barrista was more than happy to serve it on ice! He even..."

Crumpet King

"Friendly staffs and tasty food is right here! This place has absolutely the best Egg Benedict in town. Angus beef burger is awesome too. Definitely..."

Yufei Wang

"One of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Preservatorium Cafe is relaxing, vibrant and wholesome.We had a Angus Beef Burger, a..."

Medium_Rare

"This is a worthwhile cafe at the top of Cuba. Retro 1970s, eclectic, basic fitout, pleasant, but sufficiently odd to be of interest.The..."

Duncan Galletly

"The atmosphere is really nice it is really cute and vintage on the inside and the outdoor seating arrangement is perfect on a sunny day. The food was..."

Lucy Wills

"Pretty nice food, really cool decor! Nice staff, would definitely go againPS. AVOID THE STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE. Have you ever felt the urge..."

Bella Green

"Totally found this place by chance... But it's so cute! With retro decor straight from my granny's 70s lounge ;) I love it. Service was prompt and..."

Lizannepitt

"Food was so nice and so reasonably priced. The two dudes running the counter were very friendly. Glad it's open on a Saturday, will happily go again...."

Matt

"Service is great! Friendly and attentive. Love the fact that the water and glasses are in a fridge. Also loved that the bill was $20.10c and he said..."

Lisa Tong

"You've got to try this place it's great.Coffee's good, food's simple but tasty, the friendly service adds to the slightly retro..."

Donna Redmond

"I live across the street and they are so friendly. I usually go a few times a week when I wake up to get a coffee but today I had the mushrooms on..."

Heather Prescott

"I’ve visited this cafe twice now and absolutely love it! The vibe is the best part. The cafe is decorated entirely with knickknacks and thrifted..."

Emily Fitzgerald

"Me and my wife often visit here almost every weekend. Great coffee, food and service! Place has a great vibe with antiques scattered throughout..."

Andrew Coppersmith

"Favourite place to go get a scone as I’m being sent down there everyday to pick up for me and my friend. Great food! Highly recommend..."

Levi Shaye

"Eclectic atmosphere in this quiet hangout just beyond the central business district of Wellington. I ordered the eggs Benedict with ham. Very good..."

Mark Cossin

"Friendly staff and great food in a really comfy feeling room. The cannery breakfast has to be one of the best big breakfasts in all of Aotearoa,..."

Darren Davis

"Very lovely cafe with retro decor and a relaxing environment. Flat white is smooth and strong and the brunch offerings are delicious. Highly..."

Jonsson Liu

"Enjoyed the surrounding and style. Felt like I was at Grandparents home for breakfast 😀. Good..."

Elroy 0kada

"Absolutely amazing! We had a delicious lunch here with work friends, such a lovely place. Thank..."

Bex Schuchmann

"I adore this place. They have free wifi, and the ambience is lovely, which makes it a great working cafe in Wellington. My cabinet favourite is the..."

Lolly McCafferty

"I love the atmosphere here. The decoration is beautiful. $6 for a mocha and a warm chocolate muffin in Sat morning...."

Polly Luk

"Great food with reasonable..."

Glenny Y

"I am a fiend for creamy mushrooms on toast and these guys served up one of the best I've had. Please never remove it from the menu. Only things that..."

Jessica Yang

"Great casual ambience. Plenty of seating options. Food is cafe typical and everything was perfectly cooked. Great coffee and friendly..."

Gerard Hermans

"Gorgeous atmosphere with eclectic decor. Always something new to notice. Very nice food with decent portions for the price. The staff was all..."

Sophie Woudt

"this place screams ambiance 🕶. Smells amazing like a coffee scratch and sniff sticker. The most scrumptious workers. Would like to rip my heart..."

Reginald Tarry

"Mum & I needed to get out of the wind & found this wee gem of a place. Friendly helpful team, with delicious looking cabinet food as well as the menu..."

Coral Dolman

"Best Eggs Benedict I have ever eaten! Great..."

Rafał Leszko

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"The service is really good. Food was good. Pork belly was really nice, crisp and tender with a delicious sauce. The rib eye was a little bit of a let..."

Ksin070

"19 june 2017 update:Still fabulous, fish of the day was so yummy with corn salad and pumpkin gnocchi, and the ginger creme brulee is def worth a..."

Shazzamataz

"The service was excellent and atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The food was really outstanding in taste and overall balance of flavors so..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"I was looking forward to dining here, as I’d read some excellent reviews. We were meeting some friends from Brazil who were visiting New Zealand..."

Ben Briggs

"Very good choice of fresh NZ Fish and meat. Price not overly high but the quality makes even a few dollars more worthwhile. Venison was delicious;..."

Mike Hendy

"I wanted somewhere to take a large family group of varied ages and tastes for a relaxed and high quality celebration dinner. Having enjoyed a great..."

James

"One of our children has multiple food allergies and the Chef was willing and able to accommodate his needs. The waitress came out and went through..."

Peter Dyne

"The Artisan had a very relaxing atmosphere. The service was friendly and helpful and it was a bonus to get a free dessert because of Wellington on a..."

Beverley Greene

"My partner enjoyed a very lovely meal here on Saturday night. Great friendly and informative staff! Beautifully presented and delicious food and all..."

Lara

"Our family dined and stayed at the Bolton Hotel on Saturday night for a bit of a winter treat...and what a treat it was! We thoroughly enjoyed a 3..."

Tonya

"Great food and attentive service. My wife had the scallops (delicious), venison with gratin potatoes (lovely - her words, not mine), and..."

Mark Richards

"I dined at this restaurant last week with my family and was very impressed. The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere and the decor was beautiful...."

RS Stewart

"Had a wonderful lunch here the other day. Have eaten at the hotel on previous occasions and I really like the new decor. The service was friendly..."

Catherine

"My husband and I came to Artisan Restaurant + Bar about two weeks ago. We did have some reservations about dining here as we had a bad experience..."

Joanne

"Stayed at the Bolton the weekend of the rugby. Popped in to the resturant on my way to the stadium. Best steak I've had in a long time. Love the menu..."

Simon

"Dined here Monday (23rd). Restaurant wasn't too busy, so service was very prompt. Meals were excellent. My venison main was cooked exactly how I..."

Jack South

"I went to Artisan for dinner, I had to wait a little longer than I expected for my table but it was well worth the wait.The food was excellent,..."

Mary

"Loved the kai beautifully cooked and presented. Tasted..."

Tanya Paramore

"Nice decor, relaxing vibe and friendly staff. Limited menu but steak was cooked to perfection and reasonably priced. Good place for business dinner..."

Cherry Huang

"Super friendly staff that give great service, good whiskey selection and beer as well, and the food was great. Good night..."

Kyriakos George

"Food isn’t that great for the price but it’s a nice vibe and very easy if you’re staying at the hotel like we were. Props to the chef for..."

Alysha McKillen

"Staycation for a birthday celebration. Located at the Beehive end of The Terrace, you have a good walk to the waterfront but are close to Lampton..."

David “Von” Garratt

"We held a private dinner party at Artisan for about 40 people. Aside from a couple of miscommunications in the initial stages of arranging the party,..."

Greg Thomas

"Great food, astoundingly good. Excellent service too and the venue was great. Relatively few tables in a cosy and romantic..."

Peter Kinley

"We stayed at Bolton and decided to dine here. It was really nice of them to accommodate us without a booking on Saturday night. We ordered pork..."

Amruta Mankame

"Very happy with the food and especially the service. The staff were..."

Hine Funaki

"great food. cauliflower bites were very yummy. parmesa fries good as well. staff good and gins well..."

tina nixon

"I tried all the mains on the menu and I love the lamp and..."

Jianliang Hong

"Came to Artisan for Desert after a less than stellar dinner service at another restaurant and was not disappointed. Absolutely fantastic food and..."

Chris Watchman

"Wow, it was great. I had the 55 day aged steak and cheek! It was perfect. My wife had the the market fish. We requested it with no chilli and the..."

Otinel Meszaros

"Bit disappointed at the high tea content. As an ex services chef their high tea was not traditional in the food supplied. Great venue but at $35..."

Pene Jackson

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"After an afternoon looking through Archive files this was a nice quiet place to sit and enjoy a pot of tea - real tea leaves with a little strainer..."

Janet Doyle

"Very nice little cafe in the wide open foyer space of Archives New Zealand. Good coffee options and I recommend their cheese and onion scone -..."

Paul O'Donoghue

"Good coffee. Too early for food but it looked..."

Rach Clarke

"Good food selection and really helpful, nice..."

Alistair Ross

"Average food but good..."

Moana Ormsby

"Service is good. Food is reasonably..."

Julie Foote

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