Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

Fatemah Alghamdi

Duncan Mutch

Magnetix

"Great customer service. One of my favorite shopping experiences as they always remember my order and take an interest. I'm worried as to why the..."

Liz Kennedy

"Not watery, not milky, not burnt, not pretentious. Just a decent coffee. Dairy free milks are on the menu and they have some small cabinet food. The..."

Jasmine

"they make amazing coffees here! great place to sit and have coffee and chit chat with your friends or colleagues. i always come here to get my coffee..."

Rose Tobura

"Excellent selection of magazines, which is increasingly hard to find elsewhere. Especially good for UK magazines, including many not available at..."

John MacDonald

"Thanks to the lovely young woman I met today - introduced herself as Bella and was the most friendly and neat young woman. She made the best ever..."

Hannah Brooks

"Have always had great experiences at this cafe! Coffee is absolutely delicious and the staff are all really fun, lovely and efficient. The cafe has a..."

Beth Adams

"Prompt service NZ Post in there. So good to see that the imported magazines are there..."

Mary Tan-Hooper

"A great place for a takeaway coffee and piece of toasted banana loaf. They also have an excellent selection of magazines if you're looking for..."

Craig Tolson

"A few of us are daily regulars at Mags and its AWESOME! Friendly, fun, chatty staff, good tunes and Mag shop. And of course great coffee and food..."

Antony Welch

"For those with the need for the authentic and tangible magazine fix, this be the place. I grabbed a coffee while I was there. The range in the..."

Jeff Mc Donald

"Highly recommend, huge range of magazines and if they don't have it they try to bring the magazine in for you. Very friendly staff and prompt posting..."

Styker

"Always good coffee. Great banter with staff, they even remember my order (shorty, have here mug) - cant go..."

Ethan Wood

"Not just a great magazine shop, but they do awesome coffee and sweets. Staff are really friendly too and certainly know how to make a great..."

Psyckers DO

"Great selection of magazines! I always enjoy visiting and checking out the lastest car, computer and puzzle magazines. Long may they be..."

Tim Noble

"Always really good milkshakes... The snickers one is super good.. Friendly staff.. Good vibe and they sell loads of..."

Adam Smylie

"Found what i wanted. A Scottish Banner and the latest copy of NZ Professional Skipper. All within easy reach and prompt service from the staff..."

Malcolm Barr

"Good coffee with a selection of alternative milks (soy/almond/etc) and vegan and vegetarian treats..."

Elizabeth Olsen (Bessie)

Betsy

Free off-street parking

"Betsy is my favourite cafe in the whole of Island Bay (and maybe even Wellington city!) and I’ve been a regular since they opened. Always delicious..."

Belinda Thompson

"Wow! Food is so good here although I can only speak for the homemade baked beans on toast with a side of crispy bacon. Plus the New York pastry..."

Rebecca Evans

"The crumpets were beyond amazing!!! I got these delivered through DeliverEasy and they still made it look beautiful in the box. I can't wait to visit..."

Ruby Swann

"This café is our go to shop in the neighborhood, not just for the quick coffee fix, but also as a home office breakout, the food never disappoints,..."

Florian Bosselmann

"So good, we came back the next day before leaving Welly! Coffee is excellent, plenty of vege and vegan alternatives, and the staff friendly and..."

Dana B

"Best coffee in Island Bay. Best sandwiches. Best scones. Best Banana Chocolate Tahini..."

Eileen Lui

"The coffee and service are always amazing. Staff are so lovely and the food is really good too, especially the..."

Graeme Todd

"Gorgeous service, EXCELLENT Coffee (People’s), medium sized selection of food, BUT the quality and price is perfectly pitched; it looks great and..."

Danny Yates

"Excellent coffee and cake. What a beaut wee..."

Georgina Lewis

"Lovely food, great vibe. I had a small mocha and the salmon cream cheese bagels. The bagels weren't overdone and overly crispy like most cafes do...."

Holly Laurel

"Such warm, friendly staff. Excellent coffee. Awesome donuts and raw, vegan slice. Great place. Oh, the bagels - seriously..."

Dave Marshall

"Delicious to look at, yummy to eat, Betsy dining, a veritable treat. Just a little heavy invthe mustard of the Naoke bacon sandwich. Delectable Peach..."

Cally McKenzie

"What a delightful spot on a blistery Friday morning. Mango smoothie was deliciously thicc. Coffee was milky hot and serves quickly (for how busy this..."

Karaitiana Wilson

"Really good coffee, nice snacks and bread from the Shelly Bay Bakery (although it always sells out fast). They also do nice brunch too. The space is..."

Harry Chapman

"The cutest little spot in island bay! We stopped in on the way to the airport and the coffee + toast was so delicious, and presented beautifully. The..."

Ainsley H

Zelati Dessert Cafe

"I always wanted to visit and try their avocado ice cream dessert but unfortunately it wasn't the season. I got the waffle with matcha gelato instead...."

Joy Fu

"A dessert cafe with make your own sundaes (amongst other things). The staff are always very friendly and happy to let you try the various ice creams..."

Colin Wright

"Finally got my hands on the me their Van Dough cookies from their Oriental Parade ice cream stand and it did not disappoint!! Honestly the best..."

Isabella Clague

"Hands down the best dessert place in Wellington! I was excited to see Filipino desserts on the menu as it is a rare find in Wellington. The Filipino..."

lisa larsen

"The portions were very generous and the ice cream so tasty! We got to taste a few but chose the purple ube and the brown sugar (the ube was really..."

hals

"Kaylee and Eliana gave the best customer service! 🫶🏼 and the desserts were so yum. Thank you! Definitely coming..."

Anastasia Lee

"Ube brownie a la mode was really quite good. Also get to free sample the icecream, so you know, that’s always a..."

Steven Chaisson

"Delicious gelato, baking and coffee! Super lovely staff and a fun atmosphere. Will definitely pop in each time I’m in..."

Holly

"A delicious dessert stop in Wellington City - with options for brownies, cookies, floats and ice creams. After being offered a taste of the Ube..."

Patrick Haesler

"Been coming here for years! They have Filipino dessert flavors that I crave, as someone who's a filipina. They make me taste my own home flavors! I..."

Xela Acig

Streetwise Coffee

"Always great service and great tasting..."

Juliette Anderton

"I also have never had a bad coffee from here... they always get it just..."

Sheryl Rule

"I have never had a bad coffee and they are very friendly and..."

Gail Hughes

"I am quite fussy with my coffee but can honestly say I have never had a bad coffee from..."

Rebecca Bennett

"Great people would highly recommend getting coffee from streetwise..."

Brenda Pakau-Timoti

"You can always count on a great coffee from..."

Deborah Bowler

"Been drinking coffee here for a few years now - spent thousands already and great every time. Best coffee accompanied with some friendly TV banter -..."

Allen Thomson

"best coffee in the wellington region and the stuff are really nice and..."

Adam T MacDowall

"Love, love, love Streetwise..."

Andrea Robinson

Ekor Bookshop & Cafe Limited

Wheelchair Accessible

"The owner utilizes the place very well, the books,the art and the tables all stay together very comfortably. Unique nice place for a coffee for us,..."

Haiying Shi

"What a nice way to enjoy a coffee! Surround yourself with books books books!! Awesome vibe, great customer service. Will return for..."

Rebekah Goldsack

"When I go to this little cafe/book shop I feel like I have taken a mini holiday to some other land. My 3 year old loves the train set available to..."

Laurna Munro

"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington. As opposed many other cafes, this place is quiet and cosy. Service is also excellent. Great coffee (they use..."

Jay K

"This is a wonderful, eclectic bookshop with hidden gems. Games, cards, wonderful Children's corner and a little cafe with inside and outside seating...."

Paul Collins

"Such a cute and cosy little cafe! This has become our regular go to when we feel like we need some time to chill out and enjoy a coffee. Coffee is..."

Kristy Keall

"Love this place. Awesome selection of books and things, plus great coffee (People's) and the cabinet selection always has something tasty to choose..."

Thomas Buchanan

"This is hands down my favourite place to enjoy a coffee. The ambience (being surrounded by books plus loveliest music selection) calms me right down...."

Hillary Wilk

"Great Cafe/bookshop. Good coffee by Wellington standards. Awesome collection of Cafe "cabinet food" from a selection of great bakeries in Wellington...."

Guy Marriott

"Lovely little bookshop with great coffee and a nice selection of light food. Great place to chill out for half an hour, right across the street from..."

Eoin Moynihan

"Great place, good coffee. We didn't realize that we stayed overtime but the guy told us nothing and let us stay a bit more: those are the kind of..."

Fabio Mologni

"Perfect spot for a fresh breakfast or lunch. The abundance of books and nic naks are also a..."

Rachael Theresa

"Barista was so friendly and welcoming. Great coffee. Kid friendly, my son loved their train..."

Sam Jones

"Great little book store with comprehensive selection. The food is delicious the salmon quiche especially. People's coffee served here is especially..."

Alan Woods

"Amazing range of books in such a tiny store, fantastic coffee and super lovely service. Long may it stay and I will of course keep..."

aliron

"Just fabulous. An inspiring set of books, great coffee, yum carrot cakes, and tables for sitting at and couches for snuggling on. It's..."

Peter Kelly

Nicoletta's Cake Boutique

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

"Absolutely divine! Orange merendina and tegolino to die for, like being home away from home! We had also some pies to take away and they were the..."

Martina Depentor

"we went in holiday in Wellington. We founded this lovely place I founded some vegan option so good. It's a shame that we live in a place away from..."

Monica Sisti

"Couldn't recommend more highly. Fantastic range of food that's all delicious.And lovely friendly service, what more can you ask..."

Sam Muir

"Just had the most amazing Vegan Mushroom pie from Nicolettas! Will definitely be a new regular here. Awesome service awesome food. Thank you for..."

Mandy Burns

"Love love love! Luxurious quality. I go for the Vegan options and amazing coffee and went back because the service was top quality as well. Even..."

Tania Penafiel Bermudez

"We just got home from my Son's 3rd birthday party where all of the guests raved about his cake! Tasted amazing (cookies & cream with buttercream..."

Rachel McGlinchey

"All the cakes I've brought have been absolutely delicious , the pharmacy staff loved them ,keep baking these amazing cakes..."

Ann Privett

"My wife and I had breakfast this morning with vegan croassant and pastry plus coffé . Everything was perfect..."

Federico Forfori

"I have a stack of food allergies which makes sweet treats hard to find, but I was pleasantly surprised with the range of delicious vegan treats on..."

Jennifer Abbott

"My partner bought me a chocolate cake from Nicoletta's and it was the most delicious one I've ever had! They were even nice enough to make it even..."

Jennifer Pitts

"Holy Cannoli! Macha cookies, salted-caramel cookies, and cake pops are also highly..."

Justin Israel

"We brought home a 5-inch chocolate fudge cake for a family birthday last night. It was the perfect combination of sweet and richness. Very moist!..."

Susan Macaulay

"Not out in Miramar often but managed to pickup a sneaky merendina & a peanut butter cookie. Absolutely..."

Benjamin Fox

"Went in and supported our local today and what beautiful food and coffee! Will make sure I go back and spread the word - amazing cakes and the best..."

Nicola Soulis

"The. Greatest. Thank you. I almost wept when I first walked through the door. The cakes are astounding and beautiful..."

Stephen Gallagher

"The vegan goodies here are amazing! Beautiful food and lovely staff - looking forward to coming back..."

Olivia Grace Wilding

"Super loved their desserts. Everything looked so good (also lots of vegan and GF options). I had the Peanut Butter Cookie and Vanilla Custard Pie. So..."

Eileen Lui

"Very nice establishment, with a good selection of sweet treats (gluten free options available). Stop by for donuts on Saturdays.The coffee was..."

Luke W

"We often come here on Saturday mornings for the best donuts in town, honestly they are the best around. That meringue like consistency is to die for,..."

Steve Montgomery

"Delicious treats, good coffee and such friendly ladies. Mako and Rati (hope I spell correctly) are always so nice! This has fast become a place that..."

Cashan Balfour

"Where to start?! The tastiest Pepperoni Pizza. Best sweet dish I've had 'anywhere' in Lower North Island (Raspberry Lemonade Pie, Melt in mouth..."

tam peters

"Amazing vegan, GF and traditional French patisserie offerings and cupcakes and the best hot chocolate in the greater Wellington region (also can be..."

Shelley Gurney

"Very good cafe. Stopped off for a light lunch having rented e-bikes and cycled around the coastline near Wellington. Good vegetarian and vegan..."

Nick Walklin

"In the past Saturday mornings that i visited, there was a line. You know it's great vegan doughnuts when people are lining up before it runs out..."

Elroy 0kada

"I recommend trying the vegan milkshakes 💕 I tried the strawberry 🍓 one and it was sooo..."

Alyssa Callaghan

"Great customer service. Delicious..."

Tracey Taylor

Juice On The Loose

"Best coffee and smoothies in Welly imo! As a regular, used to grab my fix every morning until I moved outside of CBD, which doesn't prevent me to go..."

Michel Domanoski

"The best smoothie in Wellington! I have been making own smoothies every morning for last 5 years. Now, I’m on a road trip which makes hard to..."

Yuka Takahashi

"Best fresh juices and coffees in Wellington (possibly even NZ!). Coffee is fairtrade and comes in an eco friendly compostable cup (including the..."

Megan Allday

"A gorgeous , quirky coffee truck in the heart of Newtown.I had my first ever piccolo and it was delicious. Amazing tea collection too and the guy..."

Roneeza Ali

"Having tried pretty much everything on the menu I can confidently say that the food and drinks at juice on the loose is made to an incredibly high..."

Joss Graham

"Save the $5 you were planning on spending at Wild Bean and burn three more calories walking an extra 100 metres to Juice on the Loose for most..."

Nick Jacques

"Best coffee, yarns and vibes - Your new Regular! Juice on the loose is your ideal daily visit for coffee, juices and food. Jordy always has a..."

matthew janssen

"Everything Jordy does in his business has a positive spin on your Health and the Environment - and it's all DELICIOUS ! The person that owns the..."

Fuji Mae NZ Ltd

"My life would be void and meaningless without my Friday oat-milk flat white and sauerkraut on toasted sourdough from Juice on the Loose. I..."

Rob Appleton

"Best coffee and maker around, fantastic smoothies and very good juices, also Jordan does a great sourdough crumpet best I have ever had especially on..."

Carla Hitchens

The T-lounge By Dilmah

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"We honestly had a great time at T-lounge by Dilmah. We went for premium high tea. The food was to die for!! I am not a huge Iced Tea person but wow..."

James De Lange

"We honestly had a great time at T-lounge by Dilmah. It was premium high tea that we went for. Absolutely loved their menu, food was delicious and..."

Aneetta Baby

"I had premium high tea last weekend. So lovely atmosphere and lovely food. staff here were very kind which made me happy. I’d like to visit here..."

백지혜

"As always, having a meal at the Dilmah t Lounge in Wellington, NZ was an enjoyable culinary experience! We had lunch on Thursday 27 July. My friend &..."

June Hermon

"Dilmah T Lounge! 🎉 It's the ultimate flavor disco where tea matches meals in fun flavourful ways. No more feeling left out like I used to when..."

Padma Akula

"We had high tea for two as a birthday treat. Much better than your standard twee cucumber sandwiches, a selection of delicious flavourful food and..."

Gabrielle Duggan

"We had a family lunch-time 60th celebration, for 10 adults + baby. The peaceful atmosphere allowed easy conversation, the service was friendly and..."

Paul Austin

"Absolutely lovely staff and great service. I loved the cold teas and the t-kitch, which I had never tried before. The food was yummy and beautifully..."

Renee C

"Our monthly dining Meetup group took us to dilmah t-lounge, actually I'm pretty impressed! I think this is a good replacement after Grace patisserie..."

Cabnolen Moon

"The Dilmah t-Lounge in Wellington offers an exceptional tea experience that is truly unique. Flying all the way from Auckland, we chose to experience..."

Nikhila Leelaratna

Cafe Vessel

95/100 (191 ratings)

Restaurants

Cafe

"No expectations, went in on a whim, had the best pizza I've had at least in the last five years! Thanks guys!..."

Vil Tervo

"It's hard to find a decent scone so I like to share it when I do. Vessel scones are right up there with the best scones I've ever paid for -..."

Rhonda Paku

"Coffee was the best thing out! Decent price, amazing flavour and good size. Keep it..."

Zeta Mohn

"The homemade cheese scones are delicious. Good beer selection and friendly staff who encourage us to bring our coffee..."

Mark Johnston

"what an amazing place it is. I really enjoyed it..."

Jorese Botha

"Popped in to meet up with family, and had a great filter coffee, and a wonderful Haloumi and eggplant toasted Turkish bread sandwich. The only issue..."

Brett Agnew

"Most beautiful latte art! We went at 10:30 AM and most of the cabinet food had sold on the day we went, so recommend going early. Staff were very..."

Isabella Clague

"New Chapter has the best coffee in Wellington! And the staff are lovely, they make you feel welcome from the moment you open the door. New Chapter is..."

Ruby Swann

"As I sit here watching the Monday morning foot traffic walk by, I wonder ‘don’t they know the best coffee in Wellington is here? Great espresso..."

Caleb Symon

"Staffs were very kind and took care of me. Even though I was not satisfied with Rydges Hotel Wellington service(Terrible!) nearby, we felt some..."

Heungsu Ha

"Love this place, friendly staff and fantastic coffee. They also have a great seating area out behind the coffee..."

Rob Knauf

"One of Wellingtons' best coffee spots. Cabinet food is not your usual fare and excellent. Staff really care about what they're..."

Craig Dooley

"Excellent flat white. Friendly service. Not too crowded and Music isn’t so loud, which is good. Good place for coffee break. Alcohol served as..."

Jay K

"Lovely coffee. And really nice place for catching up with a friend... assuming it's not too..."

Ben Smith

"Everytime I come here these guys welcome me with a shout of my name. Great coffee, atmosphere and delicous..."

Jim Tora

Coffix

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"The best Cafe ever!!! The service is fast and the quality of the coffees are always amazing! Genuine and authentic vibes all around. The people..."

Suka Lameko

"Very good coffee and great..."

Eszter

"Best cafe for take away as there’s no tables (only a few chairs). Both black and white coffee costs $3 (usually $4.50 elsewhere) yet they use..."

Jay K

"Cute coffee..."

Graham Cole

"This is a great place to get tasty coffee at a great price. $3 for a regular! Only 4 stars as my scone today was terrible...very dry and like a rock...."

C Hawke

"Nice coffee at a very good price of $2.50! Highly..."

Zach Wong

"I am firstly impressed with their coffee. The quality is even better than many cafes which charge you much more than they do. I am then impressed by..."

Le XU

"Cute place and amazing coffee..."

Franzi H

"Well priced coffee and absolutely delicious! The Barista are always friendly and super fast. Also grabbed a savoury muffin to try which was pretty..."

Jade Anastasia Cocurullo

"Love Coffix, the staff are always super friendly, the coffee is great, and it is affordable..."

Emma May

"ONLY $3.50 for regular coffee! And it's good! Good range of muffins and slices too. Friendly staff & quick service. Can be busy in the mornings..."

A R H J

"Great service, friendly staff, fantastic coffee and really great prices. To encourage sustainability, they sell their own keep cups made of glass and..."

Natalie Davis

"Impressed they can squeeze such good coffee into low price. Was on par with best I've tasted around Wellington, nothing cut-rate about it. Coffee was..."

Tim And Erin Arnold

"A fantastic little coffee shop to add your daily commute to the office. The coffee is well made brilliantly and is reasonably priced. They have a..."

Psyckers DO

"Low priced coffee but just as nice, with free shots. Great banter from friendly staff. A visit is a highlight of the day. Go grab a cup and stroll..."

Murray Shadbolt

"Cheap coffee, especially with a loyalty card. It's always busy on a work day..."

Suetyet Tam

"Great coffee, great price and fast..."

Ryan Vine

"Really good coffee at a great price and really nice friendly..."

bruce moncrieff

Caffeinated Dragon Games

"Great staff. Friendly atmosphere. The people are helpful and they stock the best. Their prices are..."

Annabel Patterson

"Awesome range of games, and friendly staff. Qwirkle is our current favourite. The boardgame library collection that you can play instore is a..."

Kirsty O'Hara

"Very friendly staff and good quality products. I bought some dice and talked about..."

Benjamin Ashton Joe

"Went in to take back a double up over Xmas. Staff were extremely helpful and lucky for us, she had just pulled out all their restocks when we walked..."

Adam Sipeli

"Took the offspring (who are probably bit small for it) to attempt to play a few games today whilst drinking coffee/fluffies. The guys there are..."

Andrew Davies

"this cafe is now one of my favourite places in wellington. everyone is so friendly and helpful, and the coffee is..."

Maddie Christie

"The store's staff are really helpful and welcoming. They don't feel pressuring like so many other places, which makes for a chill as..."

Miguel Z Mitchell

"Great store, great range and great coffee! One of my "must visit" shops whenever I am in..."

Simon Lambert

"We had a few hours before our flight, and wanted to be somewhere relaxing and sitting. Well, we defeated the Forbidden Island - twice - but Geoffrey..."

Gillian Brent

"Just discovered this store! Awesome range of games and chainmail jewellery!..."

Vicky Field

"Cane in for a coffee with my family on a quiet afternoon and ended up staying for hours. The unique coffees were AMAZING and theres a huge selection..."

Ji-Hyun A

"We had a wonderful time here, playing games and having coffeetime cookies and coffee. Birdie (I think that was his name) ran the place and was so..."

Christine Chan

"Very nice person when we were in there today, and made us feel welcome. Next time we're in Wellington, we will definately be..."

Mogsta The Hatter

"Great selection of games to play and buy, good coffee and a cozy setting to relax and enjoy yourself; solo or with mates. Very helpful staff to her..."

Ezra Sharp (Nicekiwi)

"We went to the Caffeinated Dragon on Saturday after it was recommended by a friend and it exceeded expectation, by far. The range of games they had..."

Stevie Waring

"An awesome place, with an excellent concept - boardgames, coffee and nibbles. Excellent and friendly service with loads of games to play or..."

Harry Harding

"Loved it, such an impressive range of games. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well lit and well arranged shop space, and coffee! They also had..."

Nathan Camp

"An amazing team that help you find anything that you are looking for. Great coffee, an awesome selection of games. And a space for playing games...."

Geekygirlnz

"They didint have what I needed .xps foam but nobody does. Five stars for welcoming and friendly service. Will be back for my hobbies..."

Hungry Man

"Very cute store, lovely staff, many boardgames, very large..."

Bryce Taylor

Counter Culture Board Game Cafe & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"An amazing boardgame cafe/restaurant. Been there a couple of times (once on a double date and the second time with my boardgame savvy 4 yo). A lot of..."

Sotaro Ochiai

"Love the concept. Many fun nights spent here playing our favorite board..."

Raunak Mainali

"Omg such a great time we had. Staff were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Very attentive without being overbearing! Food was great too perfect..."

hunter nicholls

"I've driven past this place so many times and never quite managed to visit. I'm so glad I finally did. Booking is key, but once you're in, the whole..."

Nat Garcia

"Love this place, fantastic for hanging out with friends or for a fun date night. The staff know most of the games and are happy to tutor us, and the..."

Laura

"Great coffee , snacks and 100's of board games to choose from. Put down your phones and try this fantastic combination. First time for me and I..."

T Marshall

"Very cool place. Great service, very quick and easy. So many games to choose from, could have easily spent a lot more time..."

Amy Hudson

"We visited this wonderful board game cafe to celebrate a birthday party with 10 twelve year old girls. The food was delicious and always served hot..."

Donald Nordeng

"Very nice boardgame cafe! Super friendly staff, great collection, very good vegan..."

Kassie Dwarika

"A unique dinning experience that combines an insanely large catalogue of board games with some mean food, snacks, and drinks making for a great time..."

Max Chick

Taiyakiwi

"Such an interesting cafe just for taiyaki and matcha drink! Was a bit hard to find this place since it’s up at the end of long stairs. Taiyaki with..."

The Poor Foodie

"Try these wee fishes! Light n crispy with a great filling! I had the passionfruit cheesecake one today. It was my first time trying, and it was..."

Crumpet King

"This is a piece of Japan right on our front door stop (well ... Wellington's at least), as far as I know, this is the only place that even makes..."

Tan Wang

"We got two fish sweet one for chocolate and one for red read and the red bean mochi soup in takeaway. I haven't try to fish but I dig in the red bean..."

Naparas Fah Parimathawut

"I accidentally stumbled upon this place when passing through and I feel in love! This cosy little place does amazing taiyaki and authentic matcha...."

Sophie

"My sister took me here for a quick and light snack before dinner and it did not disappoint! Not only was the owner (I assume) was super friendly and..."

Queena

Machete Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good coffee. Beans ground on demand and not just ground and stored in a hopper losing their..."

keith

"Nice place for a quiet chat over hot chocolate. My hot chocolate was deliciously spiced. Pleasantly surprised about that. The Cheese Scone though was..."

Eileen Lui

"Love this place. Fantastic coffee and friendly staff. Finally had the chance to try the food today and was fresh, tasty and well presented. Edit:..."

Jason O'Sullivan

"What a great spot! Love the coffee cups. Love the atmosphere. An easy place to meet. Well worth a..."

Andrea Thom

"Had a really great breakfast here. Best cappuccino and eggs on toast I've had. Would recommend a..."

Yasheeka Bertram

"First time here and greatly impressed. Exceptionally fresh food and great coffee. Service was friendly and..."

Kevin Ang

"Coffee was nice but a bit pricey for the size. Large looks more like a..."

E.Y. Fang

"Pretty cool place & vibe with interesting decor around. Perfect for a chill coffee..."

Tu Vo

"Always service with a smile, gorgeous fresh ingredients, lovely coffee. Also, Chef was happy to lend me a cookbook, so you better believe I'm a loyal..."

Tal O. Rogoff

"Been popping in here for a couple months now. Comfortably the best espresso that I know in town, with a delightful rotating guest bean for fellow..."

Moth Wong

"Oh wow!! This place did not disappoint 😊. Heard about it a couple of years back but didn't get chance to try before I moved out of working in the..."

Barry Morrison

"One of the best cafes in Wellington and certainly my favourite. It's got everything going for it: Amazing coffee variety, delicious treats, a sublime..."

David Renwick

"Great coffee good..."

Megan Martin

"Simply said—this is the best place around. It is known as a destination for great coffee in an over-caffeinated capital. I've yet to have..."

Brydan Smith

"Easily one of the best coffee in town. Nice atmosphere and hospitable..."

kevin z

"Awesome coffee, friendly team and an amazing hot cross..."

Carl Amos

"All sorted! What a place to be! Feel so grateful to have this cafe in Wellington, New Zealand. Thanks for what you had brought to the..."

Junghsu Wan

"On this trip to Wellington I tried 6 different cafes all at least 4 stars. Machete was the best all round cafe. They use Supreme label and blend and..."

Robin Day

Vivace Espresso Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Great coffee and fantastic staff! Highly..."

Ingrid Adams

"Great coffee, fantastic service, beautiful..."

Thang Hlun

"Loveliest staff and great coffee 😍 They also sell coffee beans or you can ask them to grin a bag up to take home for plunger coffee!..."

Kieu Sam

"Great coffee and service. Nice coffee shop with a bit of character about it. Really friendly..."

Julien Thomas

"Best coffee, better service. Great munchie cabinet. Can be a bit of a queue peak times, but the team work well together to get you what you want in a..."

Cara Marshall

"Great coffee with Customer focused service. It's my best spot..."

Megersa Rundasa

"The best coffee in the CBD - bar none! On top of that, the staff are amazing; walking in there feels like arriving at Cheers sometimes, it really..."

Alan Bell

"Great coffee and friendly staff but pricier than others. Can be slow if you go at morning coffee hour..."

Daniel Shum

"Great staff. Excellent..."

Peter Scanlan

"Nice smiley staff, great place and a good..."

R K (RK)

Goods

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic pastries and nice coffee. It's a small but cosy place that has only a few tables (and the place is usually very crowded); so it can happen..."

Mahnaz

"Cute little coffee place I loved during my short stay in Wellington: best coffee I had (and I tried most of the suggested places in the city Center)..."

Martina Zonta

"Love this place from when it first opened as Doppio. The pastries are the best. I always get the Black Sesame Seed Koign-Amman and my daughter always..."

Laila Faisal

"Cute little cafe! Only two cookies on offer for the gluten free selection, but as to be expected as it’s a bakery. Tried the brownie cookie which..."

Nicole Webb

"Super cozy and with really good French style pain au..."

Dan Witting

"Whether you are wanting delicious pastries or well prepared coffee, goods has it all. The fine folk are incredibly friendly and prompt, and they..."

Chris Sharpe

"this place is the ultimate hideaway which i never even knew existed until a friend took us here. iced oat latte was on the more expensive side;..."

Sarah Burkitt

"Top cinnamon bun! Great sourdough and coffee too. Highly recommend this little local bakery, tucked away in a gorgeous old..."

Wendy Parsons

"It's a small café tucked away down a lane near the Tinakori/Glenmore/Bowen intersection, but clearly known to locals as it was full at 11:45am on a..."

Lady Lemon

"The cafe is just down the road from me and I love to come in when I have readings to do for university as the atmosphere is lovely to study in (it's..."

ronamov

Goldmine Co

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service was good, the food was good and the coffee was excellent. In fact, the food was so good that I actually ate all of it before I had a..."

Peter S

"Recently had a lovely weekend brunch with a friend here. The food was delicious and well presented, the service excellent, the coffee..."

Georgina Guscott

"Red rabbit coffee, aka the best coffee (oat flat white) made perfectly. Smaller menu but decent portions. The whole table enjoyed every last bit of..."

Emily-Sian Hislop

"I remember reading the Stuff news article about the new owners at Goldmine. It sounded promising. Then the article about how the burst sewage pipe..."

Adrian Woodliffe

"French toast was the go to here. The orange citrus went very well with the sweet maple syrup, bacon and egg. Great customer service and espresso and..."

Fletcher Ross

"Cheese Scone Review : Traditional kiwi cheese scone, tastes like your mother would have made. No herbs or cayenne, quite a lot of cheese. Dense..."

Richard Mayston

"Excellent service, lovely menu and top coffee. Enjoyed a great Saturday lunch here, complete with a gorgeous cinnamon bun for dessert..."

Marissa Carter

"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at Goldmine Co this morning. Good coffee, good food and very friendly..."

Nicolene Shaw

"Goldmine has become my new local. The food there is just fantastic and the coffee is great. Elisa and her team there provide a wonderful friendly,..."

Hamish Hesketh

"Solid spot for a bite and some great coffee! Very friendly..."

Chris Church

"Omg, this is amazing spot to have breakfast and brunch. I had a French Omelette with smoked fish. And the coffee beans are..."

Olga S

"We came to the city all the way from Boston. By the time we arrived at Goldmine Co. they were just closing the kitchen. Asif held the kitchen open..."

Chad Hunter

"This place is back in excellent form. I particularly recommend the almond croissant. Great coffee..."

Peter Kelly

"Really good coffee, and nice..."

Joe McGeever-Heap

Mosscaff

"If the best thing about a cafe is the interactions with the crew, then Moss Caff is leading the way. If the best thing about a cafe is the coffee,..."

Dinga Bell

"The team at Mosscaf offer amazing customer service and go over and above to satisfy the needs of customers. Coffee is always perfection, including a..."

Hawea Bendle

"Fantastic cafe – yummy coffee, with a range of gluten free options in the display case (on separate shelves so no cross-contamination – yay!)..."

Melissa Wells

"Every time I'm in Wellington, it's a no brainer which cafe to go to! Mosscaff is the..."

Ben Gloyne

"Outstanding food, very fresh and deliciously healthy. Very good vegetarian options and great coffee! Try the mushroom..."

Cristina Opferkuch-Antolin

"Love coming here. My favourite treats are here and the staff are..."

Joanna Reriti

"Great Caff, the service is great and friendly staff. I love my coffee and have fallen inlove with the organic Mojo blend they serve. What an awesome..."

Michaela Myburg

"Lovely staff, food and environment..."

Krysta Saunders

"Love Moss Caff.. Ian and the girls are sooo friendly :). Great coffee and delicious..."

Tracey Prince-Puketapu

"These guys are great. Brilliant customer service and the food is..."

Carolyn Ellis

"Ian and the team run an awesome ship with great..."

Alex McCall

"Best coffee service and yummy nourishing well priced..."

Joanna Schmelz

"Great GF breakfast and the BEST coffee in NEW ZEALAND..."

Sarah Louise Smith

"Great service, good coffee and tasty..."

Kristine Jackson

"OMG! the BEST Bulletproof coffee EVER. So glad I came to try it..."

Elaine Cook

"This is an interesting place to others an amazing vibe, it has the choices I am generally interested in and of course it has a hint of southern..."

Dirk van der Walt

"You guys come highly recommended by a friend who works above the cafe. Not disappointed, awesome breakfast, will be back next time we’re in town..."

Nathan Forsyth

"While working in Wellington I needed something quick, tasty and hearty. I ticked all boxes by coming here. With friendly staff, excellent service and..."

Phill Urquhart

"I love Moss, the team are so awesome. A well oiled machine they churn out delicious morning coffees with a smile. Have only eaten cabinet food here..."

Beverley Walter

"Great coffee, delicious salmon bagels and cheese scones! Staff are always so lovely..."

Rachael Kelsen

"Score 69/100 Scone Review : Cheese. Good size, not too big, not too small, just right. Good level of exterior cheese, nicely bronzed. Alarmingly..."

Richard Mayston

"Bunny chow excellent. Compares well to any I've had back in South..."

Chris de Villiers

"Delicious salads and super friendly staff! I got a mix of all 3 salads on offer today and they all have so much..."

Alana Dawidowski

"Really enjoyed the experience here today. The roasted beetroot salad was the kind of dish that made me pay attention and want to learn how to make it..."

Phill Hart

"Always love coming here. Ian and the team are super. great service and great food. Love..."

Louis van Zyl

The Larder

92/100 (1031 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We presented at lunch with 7 people and they accommodated us with a smile at a bit of a smaller table because other tables were reserved. The service..."

Kirsten S

"Such a joy to be at The Larder today. The kitchen team excelled - if you haven't been lately- it's worth treating yourself. And if the Confit duck is..."

Kaz H

"Went in search of Wellington's best cheese souffle, and we found it. Most delicious meal I've had out for a while. Accompanying salad was perfectly..."

Holly Robinson

"We were in the area for the Weta tours and popped in to grab a quick bite prior, and it was so good we went back for lunch. I don’t have photos..."

Lily

"Good place to have brunch and the food selection good. But asked for poached eggs that were not so runny but they came out quite runny. Seemed..."

Laurence Chiu

"Outstanding WOAP 23 burger. Tasty blood orange Kombucha too. Thanks Larder..."

Nicholas Cooper

"Great food, the chef is definitely a champion. But we found some things overpriced (especially the sides). Each time I come, I wonder how much I..."

Sophie Black

"Likely one of Wellingtons better seasonal food restaurants for fine dining. Have eaten here on five occassions and each time has been an excellent..."

Graeme Wooller

"Went out of our way to find somewhere great for a special birthday lunch - not disappointed in any way. Worth travelling across Wellington for...."

Charlie Lear

"It's an amazing breakfast place, just within working distance if you are visiting the Weta Cave. The food was delicious with beautiful plating. The..."

BYZM

"Beautiful little place on Tory St. The food was gorgeous and tasty. Will recommend to everyone..."

Rose Ariana

"The Egg - this year’s WOAP best festival dish winner! Well deserved as it looked and tasted incredible..."

Maggie Cheung

"Our first time visiting and we were in cloud 9 from this amazing experience!! Very stoked to be able to try their WOAP dessert 'The Egg'...."

Serena Poon

"I have been to Grace's a couple of times now and both times I have been thrilled by the sight of their beautiful dessert cakes. They are all a work..."

PhillipYee

"This has to be one of my favourite place for dessert in Wellington. I will definitely visit again when I have the chance to! I tried Choux which was..."

~ S

"Pretty, clean and cozy place, I love the flower arrangement along the wall. All the desserts and pastries look stunning. I had the high tea and it..."

Emily

"A visit to Grace Patisserie is always fun and special. Definitely a go to place for cakes. Not only do they look good, they taste great too in a..."

Joa

"My first visit to this beautifully styled Cafe with pastel tones and peaceful environment, I must say I was very impressed . The food looked amazing,..."

Linda Cutche

"Oh my god!! How's amazing dessert!! Brilliant presentation foods and decorations. My husband give them 5 stars even he is not a sweet person. We will..."

Rui Lau

"What beautiful desserts! Every single one of them is no less than a piece of art. The flavours, finishing and texture are just wow. I took home some..."

Saipriya Krishna

"First time went to Grace Patisserie and will definitely keep coming back! Lovely service. One of the best almond croissant I’ve ever had! Earl grey..."

Winnie Felicia Gunawan

"So happy that we discovered this lovely dessert cafe. This is exactly what Wellington needed. We have tried something different on the menu every..."

Hugo Bosman

"I took my midwife in for a Thank You High Tea. She loved all the food so much. Food was absolutely divine. I accidentally spilled all my mocktails..."

Alychia Chan

"Lovely place. Such nice macarons (especially pink one!) Taste like eating a mouthful of roses. Coffee was also very good..."

Clay Park

"Best cafe / patisserie I've been to. Absolutely exquisite pastries , they were works of art, so many delicious flavours to choose from. And they..."

Jewel R

Kaffee Eis

Wheelchair Accessible

Cafe Panama

91/100 (1617 ratings)

"My wife and I love coming here and this time we hadn’t been in for a whileMy wife ordered the omelette and I went for the low carb breakfast,..."

Tim 51

"Cute little cafe with great food at an extremely reasonable price! A little bit hard to discover with it being tucked away on Taranaki St but glad..."

Rachel Lee

"Me and my wife love this place. The food is always excellent. In fact, no matter how many times I come here, I always leave saying to myself how..."

Russell Hodgson

"I was very impressed with the food, the staff and the ambiance. Great upbeat music which set me up for a good day. I will definitely be back for..."

Willie Darwin

"Very rare I say a place is memorable. What Cafe Panama has going for itself, is its genuine homeliness. It's quirks and religious fixations contrast..."

Mana

"This place is awesome. I love their coffee , they have good cabinet food durning the week made with love and care and there brunch menu is simple..."

Kavita Darji

"I thank myself every time I come here.My friend and I walked in here for the first time a few weeks ago not expecting too much as their prices..."

Victoria Saunders

"Went in for brunch on a whim. Great price, great food, great service. Couldn't fault it! I got the pancakes, $13 and it came with all the fixings,..."

Megan Wix

"I find it really hard to get a consistently good long black, but I've been coming here and it's always spot on. The staff are really friendly and I..."

Jocelyn

"Went through for breakfast with no real expectations; other than to deposit some decent grub and allow a bit of caffeine to wash away the scent of a..."

Kirnal

"The first thing that comes to mind is value you for money. You only have to look at the price of their lasagna, $9.00 for a slab the size of a..."

Bob

"Very busy but staff were still speedy with service which is always a plus. Food is amazing, but prefab never disappoints. Fresh produce, amazing..."

Amy W

"Two of us arrived here at 12:15pm today on Monday. It’s a big restaurant but all the tables were taken except some chairs at a high table. They..."

Akiko

"We were looking for a place to have breakfast this morning. We got here and we were really surprised by the elegance of the place. We ordered eggs +..."

Deea L

"Wonderful. Very attentive staff. Very popular.strong own roasted coffee. Also a bakery. Highly..."

Paul Collins

"This is a masterclass on how to run a cafe! The interior is super cool with expansive seating available. We didn’t have any issues getting a table..."

Luke

"Architecturally a beautiful designed space. Large open plan with plenty of seating. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Washrooms too. Great homemade..."

A Bahrij

"Delicious food, I love that the waitress suggested I could get a half..."

Tamara Smart

"The best coffee in Wellington! Salad was delicious too and service was quick efficient and friendly. A must visit..."

Cherie Stevenson

"Great vibes, lots of seating but very busy! It’s easy to see why, the coffee was well made, their food are not too adventurous but that’s not a..."

Jerry Wong

"A bit loud with music. Avocado was not ripe. Food was..."

Linda Park

People's Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere, love all the natural wood and plants. The coffee is always excellent, love Peoples beans. They also have a good range of cabinet..."

Isabella Clague

"This place was chosen for its location, easy to spot while driving in the area, looking for Brunch. The dining area was spartan, but the meal menu..."

Janet Doyle

"Been coming here for 2 years now at least 2 times a week and haven’t had one bad coffee! Love the place love the staff! Especially Weitze, Tommy,..."

Devon Brooking

"The fellas up the street at the roasters were very kind to us when we walked right in to their lunch break (silly tourists). Thank you for the..."

Darcie Bee

"very calm spot, but coffee is amazing. I belive that Best flat white in wellington, Always creamy and velvety milk foam on the cup, the coffee beans..."

전설화

"Friendly staff and delicious filter coffee! I got a massive jug of filter, oat milk and some maple syrup for $5!! This made me 2 and 1/2 cups of..."

Augustus Waters

"Excellent coffee and toasted sandwich. I can't remember all that was in it, but it was very nice. Service was great, and they were busy the whole..."

Paul Stevenson

"Definitely feel comfortable to stay here, simple but arty creative characteristic atmosphere. Young truly friendly stuff offer you welcoming service...."

Haiying Shi

"What a great experience! Delicious, professionally prepared coffee and freshly baked goods! 100%..."

Hani Hurtová

"Great service and gorgeous coffee Gem of..."

Dez Tessler

"The best coffee in..."

JR Bolivar

"First visit to Newtown in a long time. Was great! Go get a..."

Simon Kong

"Very good coffee, as expected. Very good latte art, as usual. Very good service and friendly barista. The cafe has all types of seating - high..."

Jay K

"One of the best coffee experiences of my life - Tommy was so friendly, great to talk to and made an amazing coffee, whole team is great and seem like..."

Joey Vining

"Coffee is the focus here and they certainly take it seriously. Full range of beans to purchase. Friendly..."

Kevin Ang

"Had heard good reviews about the coffee, but didn't love the espresso I ordered there (I usually drink espresso) so wonder if their milky coffees are..."

Adele Cleverley

"Great place for good coffe,and friends,chat,every time,I have cup of coffee here,i enjoy ,the flavour,service,.with smile,.recommend this place,.for..."

Dragan Serdar

"The best coffee I have enjoyed this year. Definitely going back whenever..."

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