Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

"In my humble opinion, one of the best coffee places in Wellington. The Roast is so good that you won't be able to stop with one cup, especially even..."

Hannatjie

Duncan Galletly

"Lots and lots of vegan options from real meals to desserts. Good quality and very tasty. Portions are also big and prices are quite cheap, especially..."

Crissy

"Deliciously fresh food in a funky little cafe in the heart of Newtown. Great coffee and a choice of other hot or cold drinks. Plenty of sweet treats..."

Bernie Sinclair

"This place is an absolute delight. It is a warm, friendly cafe that immediately makes you feel welcome. The vegetarian menu is beautiful, delicious,..."

Susan

"Pranah is very definitely our favourite place for breakfast on Saturday mornings. The food is lovely, and as a vegetarian it is nice not to be in a..."

David Mulcock

"Pranah is a vegetarian cafe with a great range of clearly labelled gluten-free / vegan options and interesting, fresh flavours. They always have a..."

RachelElsewhere

"Really love that place! Consistently great food and friendly service. Their cabinet food is so creative and different from your standard cafe. Lots..."

Saskia Leinberger

"The food is absolutely delicious (I had the vegan pancakes and a Biscoff Brownie for Takeaway) and the people are super friendly. Would love to come..."

Marinus Z.

"Always great food and often packed. This is a wee gem in Newtown for really tasty real food. Love your work team..."

Kate Wilde

"Pranah Cafe was a great brunch spot with friendly staff and delicious food. Here's a rundown of what I liked and didn't like: 💥 Pros: * 🥞 The..."

Steve Montgomery

"Lovely little cafe. Excellent food, great coffee, fast and friendly service. They have plenty of vegan options, and gluten-free options too; so..."

Sophia Chapman

"Gluten free, onion garlic free, vegan, basically any variety of whole food plant based meal. No added nasty stuff. Feels great while and after..."

Vuk Sekicki

"Best food ever! Natural, organic, gluten free, healthy..."

Kiwi lover

"Great food always, very consistent, lovely ambiance. Salad of the day changes daily and is always..."

Francis Paolo Meria

"Excellent staff, very accommodating. Plenty of vegan..."

Andrew Gray

"I'm going back very soon, the pancakes were fantastic. So many great vegan..."

James Cain

Sweet Release

Wheelchair Accessible

"I always come here to get something for my daughter.They have very nice slices for dessert and they are reasonably priced.Very friendly..."

Tim 51

"Finally got to this vegan haven and I can't wait to go back to try everything on the menu! Yum nachos, salmon and cream cheeze bagel, coffee and..."

Eating My Way Around

"I love the milkshakes here. They have a good range of interesting flavours. I really enjoy the Snickers (Caramel and nut) Shake and the Jelly Tip..."

Thomas Cooley

"As a gluten-intolerant vegan, this place was a dream come true! The first thing I noticed when looking at the menu was that I had more than one..."

Abigail Lassing

"I’ve been to Sweet Release many times over the last few years and so I thought I’d better spread the word and not just keep this place to myself!..."

Michael Gray

"Amazing food. Great service and the owner is awesome. Our food was great and came out quickly. Can't wait to see how this business expands in the..."

Stevie Cozens

"Sweet Release is definitely one of my favourite places in Wellington. It's so wonderful to be able to purchase delicious vegan food, especially..."

Miriam Ryburne

"THANKYOU SO MUCH .... Cust Service was polite , friendly and even though we arrived half an hour before close they still accomodated. We had Vegan..."

Coz I Can

"Heard about the milkshakes so had to give them a go! Lots of different choices that can suit all tastebuds. Milkshake tastes pretty much exactly what..."

Daisy Smith

"Sweet Release is definitely one of my favourite spots in Wellington! The menu is always evolving and is a great opportunity for vegans and non-vegans..."

Angus Allan

"Beautiful place with beautiful food and beautiful people. Highly recommend to all. Lovely vegan options, with a wide range of sweet and savory and..."

Alice

"Love the vegan chilli and cheese pie, looking forward to trying their other treats. Standard good Wellington coffee. Their one down point is that it..."

Zabel Anoush Connor

"Great service and cute little spot! Milkshakes are the business. Yum yum yum! Also I love the comic book aesthetic inside. Great snack spot...."

Jay

"Had the sesame ball filled with some coconut.. I'm not a big fan as It's not sweet enough for me, but my malaysian Co - worker loved it so I reckon..."

Ines

"After having dinner at the food court, a little take home treat was in order. I popped over to Sweet Release. This is an interesting place...."

Sean P E Fleming

"I have been wanting to check out Sweet Release for quite a while now, and lets just say that I wish I had sooner. I had a piece of their Salted..."

Suzanne

"The owner is a very friendly lady! I love their sweets, they have really interesting and delicious stuff like peanut butter cheesecake and this thing..."

Sam L.

"Went here to try the salted caramel flat white as I had heard friends rave about it; I wasn't disappointed. Service was fast, and the guy behind the..."

Kahurangi Hutchings

"The treats from here are difficult to beat! We love them so much we made a Salted Caramel Rum Milkshake for the current menu and served it with a..."

Cgr Merchant

"It's cozy. If you want to hang out, this place is great, with family or friends, and kids as well, they have board games and nice food. I tried their..."

Elna Baguya

"I ordered triple chocolate cakes from sweet release for my birthday. They were absolutely delicious, some of the best cake I've eaten in my life, and..."

Laura Nicholson

"The food in this place is honestly the best vegan food in Wellington . Everytime I eat there it just fills a spot in my soul . Highly recommend the..."

Natalie A

"We've just moved to Wellington and were so happy to find this lovely vegan cafe! The coffee was on point (with a tasty little brownie bite on the..."

lauren Dixon

"I got the BBQ bowl, added some pepper, and oh my life, it was sensational for $18. Well worth it. Great atmosphere and seating and toys for kids..."

General Waddle

"This place has come a long way from humble sweet shop beginnings to a full cafe experience with all their staff paid a living wage. It just keeps..."

Jalitha Vishika Vithanage (Vish)

"Absolutely delicious! My favorite vegan restaurant in Wellington. We had the rib burger on fry bread, mac n cheese (with added ribs), pancit,..."

Jesse St Louis

"The happiest place on earth 🥺 Sweet Release has never ever let me down, the staff are always so kind and the atmosphere of the cafe is..."

Tilleigh Ultra

"One of the best plant based cafes I have ever been to in New Zealand! Delicious is the only word I..."

Stephen Tan

"Sweet Release is a treasure, both for vegans and for lovers of good food made by great people. During a weekend stay in Wellington, we had to visit..."

Bret S

"Gorgeous Cafe with incredible comfort food & delicious beverages! Beautiful helpful staff with lovely vibes, I highly recommend this eatery! Veronica..."

Rana Corinne

"The cake I ordered was spectacular. It was so delicious and great value. I'll be ordering..."

Catherine Craig

"Ordered a cookies and cream cake for pick-up and unfortunately it wasn't ready due to an admin mistake. They hand delivered it to my office later..."

Hayley Jordan

"This vegan only cafe is great - it's got a friendly relaxed vibe, with great staff and a simple but delicious menu. I ordered the BLT (with housemade..."

Jessica Timings

"Not just a cake shop, this gem of a place can serve you some epic cuisine while you chill out on the comfortable couches. Everything on the menu is..."

Psyckers DO

"I’ve been to Sweet Release many times over the last few years and so I thought I’d better spread the word and not just keep this place to myself!..."

Michael Gray

"So so good. I had the BBQ bowl with the faux ribs and the cinnamon roll for dessert. Can’t wait to go..."

Patrick Bartosch

Floriditas

86/100 (4432 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, healthy options, nice decor and definitely recommend..."

Rohan

"Busy cafe in the heart of Te Aro and it's easy to see why. Staff were quick to seat us, despite the interior being at near capacity. The menu offers..."

Famished

"I come here often enough that I don’t think to comment. I should. It is good... although it can be intensely busy and so you need to be..."

Orangikaupapa

"Always lovely with great food. Can get very busy so would recommend booking. The eggs are always done beautifully and is a lovely place to go for..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"HAVEN’T BEEN DISAPPOINTED by any Italian restaurants in Welly so far. The dinner tonight was definitely beyond what I had been looking for. For..."

Vicky Yiu

"Outstanding! I guess that's why it was so busy! The coffee was good, served speedily and competently. The food was great. All of it. Rich orange egg..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Fantastic place for brunch. The staff were just awesome! Food was just superb. I had the asparagus rocket and poached eggs ...very generous serve...."

Anna

"My partner and I had cakes from the counter -the espresso/coffee mascarpone one was amazing and the quince and almond tart was beautiful too. Comes..."

HayShanna

"Came in for breakfast and it was close by to where we are staying. Staff are so friendly and lovely, very helpful. I ordered the banana bread and it..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"I went here recently for lunch and study by myself and the food was so delicious and the staff were super friendly and attentive! It’s also nice to..."

Foodie

"This cold weather is making me crave Floriditas. I ate lunch there last week and had the chicken thighs with green beans and the prosciutto with..."

Lo Barrett

"Went for dinner, quite an expensive menu. Wait staff were attentive and friendly. Menu was quite limited, not many vegetarian options. Meal sizes..."

Seeessjay

"Delicious, I had the smoked mackerel & potato hash. Faultless. Gluten free bread is delicious. Rest of the fam enjoyed their meals, if you like..."

Kathi Jeeves

"Excellent food, excellent service, nice ambiance! I highly recommend sharing the cheese plate with a wine from their fine wine list. The polenta..."

Cha Ching

"Breakfast at Floriditas - one of life's pleasures. Fresh food, beautiful restaurant, handy location, a place that you could easily just settle into..."

AGB

"One of my favourite places for breakfast in Wellington. Great service, great selection of food including freshly squeezed juices and fantastic..."

Austin

"Have eaten here in the past and always delicious but this weekend we had an hour to spare so popped in for a cheeky wine or two before dinner. Great..."

Megha Dogra

"Perfect place for brunch! We came around 11ish and luckily there was only one table left and we don't have to wait for the table.I ordered earl..."

Shirley Yu

"One of my favorite brekkie/brunch spots in Welly. Floriditas has something for everyone. I have not yet found a place that does scrambled eggs quite..."

Zainab

"Possibly one of the best cafes in Wellington, fantastic service and also a bonus not to bump into any hipster bearded types, but then thankfully this..."

Frank

"Coffee was tops. Good breakfast. Excellent service and Hipster free zone is a bonus. First place we've been to that have provided excellent service...."

Ling Ling

"We were looking for something nice to have dinner and spontaneously ended up at Floriditas. First we thought its more a café than a proper..."

ScoopScoop

"Best tea and coffee in town. Definitely recommended. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Amazing hospitality and quick service. Don't miss their coffee and teas..."

Deepinder Bahia

"Went for dinner on a busy Friday night at 7pm. Although it's was busy we got a table straight away. The service was warm and very friendly. I had the..."

Angela Osborne

"Home of the famous eggs eggs eggs! Been coming here for years and the food never fails. I highly recommend them poached or scrambled. The smoked fish..."

Vicki Wong

"This is one of the establishments in welly so my expectations were high. The place was really busy but luckily we were seated quickly. The service..."

Christian

"Wellington is just a foodie heaven! No doubts about it...Since there're so many positive feedbacks about this place, I feel like I'm..."

Cupy Dee

"A Wellington icon. Beautiful fit out, great coffee, professional service and a solid menu. I will never forget the stuff zucchini flowers I ate here,..."

The Food Snob

"It was date night for my wife and I. We decided to go to Floriditas for a light meal. Turns out, the menu was so appetising we ordered mains and..."

Mighty Will

"I finally gave Floriditas a try and it was pretty good experience.Went for a Sunday brunch, and wasn't surprised to see a fully packed..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Down in Welly for WOW and this place was recommended for its breaky - it's great!We had the bircher muesli, banana bread with passion fruit..."

Alwayseating

"The service was 5* the food was 5 * enjoyed every moment of our visit we will defiantly be back Total gem in the city..."

Em

"been here several times for breakfast. coffee was great and sharp, i normally order the poached eggs with avocado and it was prepared well. the..."

John Chin

"Had brunch here with my family on a busy Sunday morning. Everyone found something they liked from the impressive menu of egg dishes. I ordered the..."

Emma W

"It was a farewell dinner. My friend and I had order cheese stick for entree. The cheese stick was slightly overdone inside. Our main were lamb..."

"Post movie marathon supper. Clams & pasta w Italian flat leaf parsley, chilli, garlic & lemon. Consistently great food & service. Tangelo, lemon &..."

Jennifer Collinson

"I went here on Friday morning for breakfast with my father and partner, and got Asparagus and poached eggs on toast. The marshmallow that came with..."

Steph Hogan

"Love Floriditas! They are known for their amazing eggs breakfast menu and my favourite thing from their selection is the eggs, hollandaise, asparagus..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Floriditas looks inviting in its corner position on Cuba Street - we dined on a Tuesday night and loved the decor especially the white tiles. The..."

Ali Lousley Guild

"On a recent visit to Wellington, I brunched at Floriditas. It had been a while since I had dined there and I had epic memories of my experiences...."

Lennie L

"I had heard good things about this place, only positive reviews so my expectations were high. I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the food...."

Raymond Ferguson

"It's been a while since I have been to Floriditas so it was nice to see it was still a pleasant spot for breakfast. The scrambled egg on ciabata was..."

Cheyneismyhero

"This fabulous place has the most delicious eggs i've ever eaten!! Scrambled eggs on the 5grain toast with avocado=amazing!! Also this place probably..."

Davo & Sarah

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Stylish, classy and oozing old world sophistication, this Cuba St institution is one of the reasons why I love coming to..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Apparently eggs are a big deal here. The menu is small but packs a punch. I had poached eggs with ham off the bone. The eggs were absolutely perfect...."

Marina Samountry

"Came in for coffee and cake at lunchtime. Had the caramel and ginger loaf. Really yummy food and coffee. Staff were friendly and efficient. Would..."

Mueslilo

"Saturday breakfast here was delicious. Girlfriend had the granola and it was devine. I had the eggs and bacon, would have been nice with a touch of..."

Tyler De Vries

"Service is always fantastic, food is always fantastic, as much locally sourced food as possible and so well put together, and very accommodating to..."

Holly R

"A slightly odd contrast exists between Floridita's and its surrounding area. Once the trades end of town, in contrast to the north "by appointment"..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Floriditas for grad dinner last night - the service was amazing! Not sure if it's because my friend and I were orphans for graduation due to..."

Sarah Reynolds

"Had a lovely lunch there. Portions were on the smaller side but we still left full. Good modern menu - lovely nashi salad came with my haloumi &..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Delicious smoked mackerel and potato hash, accompanied by great coffee and friendly..."

M2

"Good at what they do. While their menu is quite simple - ie. mostly just variations of eggs on toast, they do it quite well. If you are wanting a..."

Poppysnap

"For a slow paced meal with attentive service in the Wellington CBD, Floriditas should certainly be the first place to come to mind. There's a reason..."

Lani

"Emily Keshav, head baker at Floriditas Bakery, is rolling out chocolate pastry with the casual confidence of a kid with play-doh. "The trick is to..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"I never quite made on my previous Wellington visit, and I'm glad we dropped by this time around as the scrambled eggs with hot smoked salmon & lemon..."

Heneedsfood

"As date nights are tricky my wife and I took advantage of a quiet weekday for "date morning". Floriditas is a firm favourite so was the first choice...."

Philip Reeve

"I've been living in Wellington for just over two years now, and quite by accident ended up at Floradita's for brunch in January of this year ... and..."

Anna Garland

"Visited this place for dinner on a Saturday night, loved it. It wasn't too busy when we went, but it was pretty packed when we left. Service was..."

Alice S

"I normally travel throughout NZ by myself on business but Labour Weekend 2014 I had the pleasure of my family joining me in Wellington. Let me be..."

David Hardy

"Cheapest avo on toast in Welly, yo. Great atmosphere, gets lovely morning sun. Awesome baked goods to go too! A classic Wellington cafe, prices..."

Eleanor Hay

"A review just on the sweet stuff: had morning tea at Floriditas, grabbed a long black to go with my orange chocolate cake and ginger caramel loaf...."

Wilson Chau

"My weekend in Wellington was highlighted by a trip to Floriditas! It was recommended by a friend who is chef, so I was naturally very eager to get..."

Amy Webb

"Popped in for breakfast and enjoyed the atmosphere, orange juice and eggs. Eggs feature strongly on the breakfast menu so if you're not in an eggy..."

Roger Williams

"Scrambled eggs are the best I've had in Wellington. Organic eggs great colour, swirled to perfection... Loads of it too...Not afraid to add decent..."

Richard

"Floriditas Cafe and Restaurant is the first cafe to make it on my 5-star establishments list. Every single thing about my dining experience was..."

Johann Go

"Floriditas has become our regular Saturday post-run eggs location for many reasons, including:1) We always seem to time it right so we don't..."

Theresa

"this is my 'local' coffee place. I have never dined here, but have been here for brunch and coffee/dessert on several occasions.Service..."

Rosemary Young

"A business colleague and I dined midweek after arriving in Wellington on an evening flight and looking for a meal in close proximity to our hotel. In..."

Kaydubya

"I find this Bistro to be good value, fun, excellent food and wine, love the setting and..."

Kiwicafe

"Had absolutely amazing service and food here, was very surprised, in a good way! Hadn't been before but will definitely be back. Better than a lot of..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"A classy joint and they gave me a really generous serving of scrambled eggs that were beautifully cooked so I'm sold..."

Woo 17

"I adore this place. I have been here multiple times now for both Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and I have been enthralled each time. The staff are..."

Harriet Rowland

"I am a fan. Fell in love with this place when I had a girls weekend in Wellington recently. What's not to love about the decor (old style italianate,..."

Frances Beuvink

"Floriditas gets extremely busy on Saturday nights and we were lucky to grab a table for six. The decor and atmosphere is elegant and inviting at any..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The first thing that Im going to say is that floriditas is DIVINE. We (my family) go on a regular basis and every time we have been served promptly..."

Hannah

"Great decor to start with! Very classy feel the minute you walk in with little details all over the place. We only had dessert and tea the first time..."

EatingBuddy

"I always enjoy the food and coffee at Floriditas but I don't go as often as I would because I find the staff unpleasant. There are a couple of..."

Sophie

"I love Floriditas in Cuba St, have been twice recently and enjoyed the food and style of the place immensely.Thursday this week was a cold..."

Love Food

"I dine at Floriditas on a regular basis and have done since it opened! I find the staff here absolutely amazing! And the food (I have eaten..."

Alana

"Try the vegetarian risotto with feta....awesome! I hope it's still there when I go back!The only thing that was a little annoying was at how..."

Shells

"My husband and I went to Floridita's for breakfast and it absolutley delicious. There was plenty of food, it was excellent quality, and the service..."

Lynda Muller

"awesome risotto.great starters.delicious apple..."

Emma

"My partner and I had dinner here & it was superb. We're both vegetarian & the mains menu was a bit limited for us, but it was seriously good..."

Helen

"great atmospherefantastic eclectic food - simple but v.well..."

Robo

"Been twice now when visiting Wellington and both times the breakfast was devine, the Scrambled eggs and sausages were the best and service was..."

Paul

"Have to agree with Donna. Floriditas is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington. The service is excellent and the food is top draw. Has the..."

Moana

"I have been to Floriditas for breakfast and dinner a number of times and absolutely recommend! Breakfast menu is beyond yummy (best scrambled eggs..."

Donna

"I love how at Floriditas the menu is changing often, it means every time I go back there is something new and delicious to try! This place is perfect..."

Sophie Hunter

"Let me first confess; Floriditas is my favourite cafe anywhere. Great coffee, great food & great atmosphere. This wonderful little establishment can..."

Mairi Herbert

"This darling cafe and restaurant, located in the heart of Cuba Street, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with an extensive menu throughout..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Floraditas looks gorgeous, lots of light, elegant without being overwhelmingly formal. The service is a little erratic, veering from overly attentive..."

Kai Luv

"absolutely incredible brunch this morning. Service impeccable. Atmosphere is sublime. Decor is stunning and incredibly well done. I absolutely loved..."

Izzie Nicole

"Went here for brunch and ate something new to me -- FISH HASH; see pic. I am from the USA and am a huge diner aficionado, having eaten all kinds of..."

That's MrD2u

"A cozy place. Hospitable hosts (very friendly and kind), really delicious food and beautiful presentation. I love the atmosphere, very chill and..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"Was quite busy when we went but staff were super friendly and helpful,took the name & number of one of our group then sent a message when a big..."

Ceejay Bayley

"Had breakfast with some friends and lucked out getting a big table to accomodate us all. Popular place :) We can see why! Staff were friendly,..."

Elena Averwood

"Floriditas is a must visit when in Wellington. It is sun drenched through the big windows, with a cozy interior and absolutely fantastic people..."

Egor Petrov

"A walk in fluke, what a find! Thank you so much indeed for a brilliant evening meal. Great food, outstanding service, lovely warm atmosphere - we..."

Paul Salloway

"I came back after a long, long time. The decor and seating arrangement changed to some extent, but the food is still good. The staff are friendly..."

Peter Kurdulija

"First time here. We walked in before noon and within half an hour, the place was full. We had Smoked fish hash, The Floriditas fish pie, eggs on..."

Wilko Jack

"Had breakfast there 3 days in a row. Coffee is good and the French Toast is my..."

Darren Chapman

Arthur's Cafe

"Delicious breakfast, nice seating up stairs. The scrambled eggs are great and truffles Parmesan fries were good. Friendly..."

Seth Corker

"Below average coffee. May be Better Getting hot chocolate from here. Brunch options available. Average service quality. Lots of Seating..."

Jay K

"Very good coffee and nice breakfast. Also fresh orangejus was delicious. If the lady would have given a warm welcome when we came in, it would be a 5..."

Beat Wuethrich

"Just seen this place on Upper Cuba (just off Caro), although it’s been here two years already. Very nice atmosphere with great service. Serves..."

Tristram Ingham

"A cosy cafe with polite staff. One of the more relaxed places on Cuba Street; would be a good place to converse with friends. Coffee is very good...."

Jaz Hamilton

"Always a treat - great food from delicious bakery goods to lovely fresh European casual dining dishes, excellent service - informative, friendly and..."

Catherine Sloan

"Amazing food, great customer service. Cost $50 for 2 people, we ordered 2 mains, 2 drinks and a side of amazing truffle and parmesan fries. Really..."

greatyellowpie

"This is a little gem in Upper Cuba Street. I hesitated to do a really great review but I want those truffled hand cut chips all to myself but..."

Jill Fraser

"Lovely service, quaint old building and a good choice of vegetarian food. Staircase very steep and narrow but there's room downstairs if that's too..."

Nick Ryan

"The new Chefs here are amazing, I have been lucky enough to eat their food in the past and when I found out they had moved into Arthur's this year I..."

Luke Stubbs

Cafe Villa

Wheelchair Accessible

"I truly enjoyed the food at cafe mio. I ordered a gluten free vegetarian pasta and the plate was filled with high quality fresh veggies which was..."

Zeena Kaddoura

"A very nice place, good quality. The food was good, and the service was very nice, I took salmon and the cooking process was perfect, my husband took..."

Isabelle Vugnon

"My sister and her friends brought me to a restaurant I have been wanting to try for some time. Caffe Mio is a beautiful family owned and operated..."

Natalie Nagasar

"Been coming here for years and the service and food has always been beyond my expectations. The menu is great as well as the atmosphere. Cute patio..."

petitemew

"Great food and fantastic staff. Our waitress was really nice and..."

Jacqueline Paul

"Brunch there is good with big portions. Went back there for dinner. Ordered the beet salad, the steak, the deep fried artichoke. Everything was..."

Saeed Torbati

"Before I even started eating, I was already thinking about when I could come back again. Their menu has has a nice variety of Italian dishes, that I..."

Theresa Kelly

"This restaurant is an absolute gem. Good wine, delicious pasta, reasonable prices and fantastic service. I can’t wait to come..."

Dan

"My friend and I tried Caffe Mio for dinner, and were extremely impressed with the food, service, and the entire experience!! Our server was so sweet..."

Danielle Gloster

"Very good place, probably one of the best restaurant in the area. Quality of the food is perfect. However after Covid and because of the ongoing ..."

Adèle Nadri

"Always excellent service, super friendly and professional staff, treat you like family, food and wine is superb. Nice cozy place, warm atmosphere,..."

Don Mirzakhalili

"I went here with my best friend yesterday and we were blown away by the quality of the food. We split the Shrimp Diavolo as an appetizer and it was..."

Suzie K

"Went out for our first date as husband and wife this evening, I have never tasted such fresh pasta in my life. The soup was amazing and the service..."

Andre Claude

"Been coming to caffe mio for years. As always today, great food and impeccable service. Awesome conversation with the owner at the end of the night..."

david neil

"Great place thoroughly loved it. My wife who is an Italian food fanatic has noted this as her favourite place. Probably go there for her birthday..."

Dr. Craig Hindson

"Many special dates have been celebrated at cafe Mio over the years. We keep coming back! Classic, rich and tasty menu. Great service and very decent..."

Natalia Bravo

"Incredible experience. We were a group of 12 people and from start to finish, this restaurant delivered. The service was wonderful! Lisa treated us..."

atheer noman

"Gluten free pasta!! Delicious !! It cost 2$ extra but it was worth. Coffee it is really good and it has refill, I ordered the dinner special it was..."

Gabriela Menocal

Stories Espresso Bar

"Cute little container cafe on Cuba St with seating available. Super friendly service.Good coffees were had on a sunny Wellington..."

LiLi Bee

"If your looking for an adorable botique coffee shop this is the place for you. As soon as you step in you can feel the love that goes into the craft..."

Henare Mcluskie-Kaa

"Wellington's first ever container cafe is impressing not only Cuba Street frequenters but city visitors like myself. Initially set up by a..."

Two Dark Coffees

"This is a place you should support. Their purpose is to train young people to a high standard and give them work experience to increase their..."

Carl Rein

"The best coffee and scones in Wellington, fair trade certified, expertly made and delicious. Plus they do a lot of awesome community..."

Richard

"This guy here makes awesome..."

Ahmad Pirani

"A good coffee & friendly service lift this little crazy container based business just above average I would..."

NewZed

"Impeccable service and great coffee. It was great Stories helps train and give people work..."

Rebecca Isbister

"Usually I do not care because 'coffee is coffee' to me. Not at the Stories. It is just better there. Thanks!..."

Cezary

"Lovely coffee kiosk with professional baristas, don't miss it if you walking to/from Cuba Street...."

Zoltan Debre

"One of the best coffees in Wellington. Tell Kirk I sent you...."

Stuart Cowley

"Love supporting local. Great team of people and great coffee..."

Charlotte Welch-Cropp

"Here on holidays and this coffee was hands down the best in..."

David Le Man

Khanh Le

Black Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Favourite place in welly to get coffee, bottomless filter and the yummiest vegan toastie. Caramel & the team are so warm & welcoming, always so..."

Angie Champion

"In Newtown it's the go to place for top rate coffee, art, pinball, vinyl store and all round good..."

Simon Haxton

"I had the best mocha of my life here the other morning it was in a glass with like some crazy chocolate waterfall thing going on and comes with a..."

David Chi Gell

"Have watched this space transform steadily over the past years, always the most friendly service, the coffee, sweet treats and environment great...."

Michael Robins

"I have just started using dairy alternatives but haven't been successful in my search for a decent dairy free flat white until yesterday! The barista..."

Allanah Clark

"Finest kind. Great place and good to young artists. A true coffee..."

Kenno McDonnell

"Fantastic coffee, and art, in a fantastic..."

Aaron Frater

"Awesome cafe with fabulous staff and superb..."

Anna-Maria Federico

"My favourite part of the day! Great people and the best..."

Victoria Ferry

"Yummy turmeric latte, tasty toasties and super friendly staff...."

Terri Shaw

"Best coffee in Newtown and fantastic friendly..."

Leaha North

"Like it i love it! Best coffee..."

April Bowman

"Super awesome! Lemon honey AMAZING! Cloves a super unique touch..."

Jhan Lindsay

"The best coffee i had in Wellington. Awesome service, awesome music and enough cool art to keep you interested until you're at the bottom of your..."

Oscar Casley

"My day doesn't start until I been till Black..."

Kerry Smith

"my fav jam hangout maybe after art off success we could try a music jam..."

Alex Hills

"always pretty awesome, great service and nice staff, and the coffee is excellent! an added bonus is that the space doubles as a low key art gallery,..."

CaptFuntimes

"Good strong cuppa coffee, rad fit out, very friendly service and lots of stuff to look at. Probably one of the most decent cups of coffee in Newtown...."

The Food Snob

"HELL YEAH!! stopped in today for a couple of coffees and this is one cool wee place! A mix of black and white decor, period carrara ceiling that is..."

Team Thomas

"AMBIANCE: Keeping in mind that it's Newtown.. This place has a rawness to it, a gritty, dark and derelict first impression. There's deathly art on..."

Comestible Consultancy

"I don't quite know what it is but I like this little place. It's a bit like people's round the corner, but with pinball machines, art, peeling..."

Duncan Galletly

"Let's see, coffee, pinball machines, good music, bits of art....what's not to like??Pretty cool little cafe, good vibes, did I..."

Rucky

"Black Coffee rules. Hardcore. Stick it to the man and support the little guy!Apparently reviews need to be 140 characters long so..."

Hzabzanza

"The only reason I’m giving this space 4/5 stars is because I wish there was a variety in drink sizes. My partner and I ordered flat whites today..."

Emily Fitzgerald

"Black coffee is the best coffee shop in Wellington. Amazing coffee every visit, gluten free options, dog friendly and a wide variety of music to set..."

Angie Love

"Best soy milk coffee I’ve had. It was perfectly steamed. I could not tell the difference between the creaminess of the soy milk compared to regular..."

James

"Hanging out for a decent coffee, so we thought we would try Black Coffee. Coffee arrived with a smile, and Yes!!!! they know how to make a great..."

D simi

"Super friendly people, make a great coffee, it’s great to have such awesome coffee cafe in..."

Kyriakos George

"Great toasties...great home made crumpets. Awesome..."

Marina Mills

"Classic Wellington cafe, super cool vibe great food awesome coffee combined with great service … 5..."

Mike Roberts

"Came here during the Newtown Festival. It was packed! But that didn’t lower the quality or service. The kids enjoyed their spiders and my latte was..."

Justin Hoenke

"cute vibe with changing art exhibitions that are really cool. the food and coffee can't be argued..."

Alex Marshall

"Very friendly service, great coffee, and cool..."

Tashana Poblete

"Staff very friendly, great music. Quirky..."

Helen Jeffrey

"Great local atmosphere here & fresh art for sale on display. A little on the pricey side - a flat white, large soy latte & a brownie came to $19. Was..."

A R H J

"Pretty awesome place. Tasty coffee, and TASTY toasted sandwiches with gluten free and vegan cheese..."

Susan Denham

"When you see “tradies” reading the paper next to people working on laptops you know the coffee is good and the food is too. Enjoy the toasties..."

Geoff Bilbrough

"It's one of the nice cafe in..."

Team at 1NS

"Really like stopping in for a morning coffee. Staff are friendly and the coffees..."

Toby Stokes

"Didn't eat only coffee, but good coffee and good..."

Allan Marsh

"Lovely coffee, but the top price scone was forgotten and left in the press for so long it was impressively hard. There was a nice apology on..."

Rod McLeod

Makara Beach Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Amazing service and fantastic food! See you next time!! ..."

Marree Quinn

"Rainy days at he beach are the best! We stopped at Makara Beach Cafe for lunch.Not only did we enjoyed the delicious fish and chips,but we had a..."

Krizelda Smit

"Just had a lunch (10 of us) with three generations of family at WhareKai. It was a very welcoming place, lovely food, good prices and friendly..."

Carolyn Tait

"The fish and chips is a must. Beautiful place with a gorgeous view on the beach. Very decent decoration for such a local cafe. And of course the..."

G R (Jack)

"The experience we had didn’t take in the full cafe but I’ll tell you that when we were ordering fish and chips to takeaway, the menu looked..."

Should You Go Here

"A cosy, comfortable cafe you can bring your friends, family or partners to. There are lights, seat pillows and a couple of blankets for a nice..."

aimee rudkin

"We had a very nice lunch after our walk on Makara Beach. As well, my decaf mocha was dark and rich, but not too..."

John Louie

"Friendly welcome and quality Burger selections. They have excellent venison pies available and candy bags for a treat. Incredible beach atmosphere,..."

Richard Morrison

"It's like stepping back in time. Good old fashioned relaxed beachy Cafe, just like they used to be. We had the chicken burger and was delicious!..."

Lynne carter

"Had tried the fish and ships. Fish was so delicious. Staff is very nice and friendly. Highly recommend this place next to the..."

Chanjief Chandrakumar

"The best and most affordable gluten free toastie you’ll ever have in Aotearoa, I even bought two because the first one was so delicious. The..."

Alice (sushilover)

Wheelchair Accessible

Seating

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Serves some of the best coffee in wellington, good donuts..."

Nevsky

"I was excited to try coffee in Wellington and find out for myself weather auckland or wellington did the best coffee and hands down Wellington won..."

Anchal Naik

"Came here on two separate days and loved both times. Coffee was great and I had one of their sandwiches too. The bread was fluffy and the filly..."

SpoonMe

"Dude I'm such a fan of whoever chose the location of this place, Milk Crate hanging out next door then BAM, in comes Customs and just destroys it..."

La Monte Young Leahy

"Great fit out, great location. The beer selection is solid. Food as expected - nice bar snacks fairly priced. Very tidy. Staff are professional and..."

The Food Snob

"Obsessed with this place!!!! Needs a bigger space so it can be enjoyed more. They make the best cold filter coffee in Wellington, possibly ever, and..."

Celene Aitchison

"Arguably the best single origin coffee in town, Customs offers a unique and stylish experience. Baristas are always friendly and quick to recognise..."

David

"Coffee and donuts, the way to my heart. Down to earth vibe and a great place to stop off. Definitely worth visiting, the baristas know their..."

Josh

"Highly recommend.The perfect lunch. $12.Two pieces of Leed st Bakery toast, with a spread of Labneh, perfectly sliced avocado,..."

Rachael Caughley

"When Customs Instagram their first morning coffee, Wellington’s young coffee fraternity come running. Customs Brew Bar is a sanctum for coffee..."

Glenn Anthony'Michael Rangitakaroa McConnell

"A very cute cafe with a specialist interest in the sale of coffee - both liquid and solid. Decor is atomic age 1950s modernism decorated with..."

Duncan Galletly

"I didn't really think coffee and toast could be anything that spectacular, but I was definitely wrong! The coffee here is probably some of..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Nice white coffee as always under supreme brand. Most important they do pullover for Single origin coffee, such a shame the Good One has been shut..."

William Chiu

"Consistently perfect coffee - Black, white, single origin, specialty blends.. Friendly knowledgeable staff and a few food options if you want a bite...."

Biohazard

"Customs is my local. You'll find me here most mornings - either typing out an article for work or just grabbing takeaways.The..."

Sarah Reynolds

"This is my top coffee house in Wellington. I'm here at least once every weekend. The staff are super friendly and the beans are fresh. Whatever..."

Chris Carabine

"Delicious coffee in the shiniest sunshine. Beautiful cacti and beautiful barista. All of the best things. Friendly service, didn't try their food but..."

CaptFuntimes

"This place has the entire package. Coffee, food, service and ambiance all done well. It was the place I frequented most when living in..."

Crissy

"Lovely coffee this morning, Guatemalan 3 bean blend. Love the approach to coffee these guys take, also love the attitude to customers. Definitely..."

Rucky

"No trip to Wellington is complete without buying some coffee beans to take home. I went to Customs for breakfast and ordered the toast with housemade..."

Rebecca Smith

"Best Brew Bar in Wellington, Cam or Tim will hook you..."

Aklesha Morrison

"This is a fantastic cafe with excellent food and coffee. The long black was top quality, slightly short on the pour and full of flavour... yum! The..."

Dallas Rogers

"Best coffee we’ve had in NZ! The caramel banana toast was also delicious and perfectly sized for a quick morning..."

Eli Kariv

"Absolutely incredible. Kudos to the staff, they are absolutely on top of what is a very busy coffee spot! Caramelized banana butter toast? Genius!..."

Izzie Nicole

"This was a very cute coffee shop in Wellington. My flat white was very good. I also got an Apple strudel which was delicious. It is a small space but..."

Kassandra Solsrud

"Amazing food! The tuna toast and avocado toast are some of the best item-on-toast food products I've had the pleasure of trying. The apple fritters..."

Dexter Gordon

"After the New York Times complimented Customs last year, I had to see for myself. And it WAS good. The service was as good as the coffee. It has the..."

Peter Ryan

"Wonderful and expertly made coffee and a super lovely team who helped us with purchasing beans to go. We didn’t grab any food and disappointed we..."

S H

"Most delicious coffee & spot in Wellington right near Cuba..."

Natalie Siagian

"This place was amazing! We got the Cold filter coffee with the “naughty” milk and it was to die for- especially on a hot morning. All of the..."

S C

"Come here for a fresh long black. Their coffee feel fresh. It's really good to take the outdoor seating in a good sunny day, while looking at the..."

Brahmastyo Puji

Sir Breadwins

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"Friendly and efficient, great service and great..."

Keanan

"Been coming here for absolute years and it has always had a yummy range of salads, sandwiches, quiches etc. They have never lost their touch with..."

MJ

"We had coffee and scones. It's always very delicious and that is way we come..."

Michael Schaefer

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a lovely cafe and right next to Starbucks. Where as Starbucks had a 20 min wait time, Smith and Grocer prepared the lovely coffee in record time..."

Irina Kapeli

"Just finished brunch here, and have decided that the staff here epitomize what good service looks like. Genuine smiles. Offers of help. Prompt...."

Noel Anderton

"I do like a friendly reception at a cafe! Makes such a difference and everything tastes better! The mere fact they agreed to a team photo speaks..."

Hamish Pringle

"Nice premise, lots of yummy food to choose from. Panini was great and had a lot of fillings. Banana chocolate bread was very tasty. The scone was..."

Cassie Mitchell

"Beautiful food in the cabinet and from kitchen, elegant atmosphere, and well presented. Ive had kedgeree, frittata, signature ginger slice, and..."

David Do

"Nice cafe, airy and bright, in an historic arcade. Great coffee, nice cakes and sandwiches, as well as an all day menu and lunchtime blackboard..."

Michela Zanata

"What a lovely find on a day in town. Our table in the arcade was quiet and surrounded by lovely shops. The Vietnamese salad with chicken was superb:..."

Jan Anderson

"Cozy small cafe with really good ,friendly staff, we ordered 🇻🇳 Vietnamese salad and a beef burger. Both of them were delicious. If you don't..."

azadeh jafari

"Coffee is always excellent. Was close to closing with 30 mins to go. Watched a staff member ask a family to move their pram with baby in it so she..."

Kirsty McIntosh

"Good food, coffee ok.... nice..."

Brett Archer

"Always busy on weekdays as well as weekends. Limited seating. Service quality varies depending on the day. If not busy, service is okay. If busy and..."

Jay K

"Walked past the Old Bank Arcade and chanced upon this cafe. Decided to have breakfast here and my Oat porridge ($14) was a tad different from what I..."

LifeofAndrea

"My favourite central city cafe whenever I visit Wellington, where I always feel welcome despite how busy it is, the coffee great and cabinet food..."

Wendy Barker

"Here for afternoon tea. Plenty of sweet treats. Raw silky snickers bar, was to die for. This was on another level for taste and texture. I should..."

John Russell

"Went for early lunch, place was packed. Food was nice but my friend's lunch arrived over 10 minutes before mine. Meals at same table should be..."

Eileen Louis

"What an awesome we find this place is, ordered the brioche French toast, was above and beyond expectations, staff super friendly, will definitely be..."

Chris Berkett

"Great Cafe food always fresh staff friendly only concern cabinet food very..."

Mae Phillips

Poquito Cafe And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in on a cold night and found a small intimate bar with an excellent range of whiskey and great cocktails. Attentive service and an intimate..."

Robert Fairhurst

"Real nice place, good set up with a large collection of spirits, cocktails and wine. Food was also tasty and prompt. If you don't fancy anything in..."

Sean Oliver

"The only bar in Wellington that serves SMSW with a great range of whisky selections. Extremely knowledgeable about their whiskies and their friendly..."

ZIWEI WANG

"Fantastic service, and a great range of drinks. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and we very much enjoyed our brief visit. Thank..."

Alex White

"Nice breakfast/lunch choices, the baked egg with chorizo was awesome, same for the grilled halloumi. Go sit in the back near the stage/window, such a..."

Pirmin Schürmann

"Was looking for a filling, yummy, relatively healthy, reasonably priced, vegan breakfast. This gorgeous little cafe, with incredibly kind staff, were..."

Rae Bonifacio

"I found this picture on my phone and realized I never left a review. Cozy spot, this was a couple months back maybe. I went there for brunch, service..."

A M Monteiro

"Great whiskey tasting experience! Incredible service. The style of service has changed, definitely for the better. Would recommend a whiskey flight...."

Monk of the Future

"Told them I didn't like gin, so they made me something to try and persuade me to the trend - not 100% there, but at the station... enjoyed their..."

Carina Daly

"Open late! Delicious cocktails and attentive bar tenders. Made it a special..."

Datu Beech

"Stopped in for a round of cocktails late at night. Amazing service! Hand made cocktails for all of us and some great entertainment watching them..."

Carolyn Manuel

"Awesome vibes. Best cocktails and super knowledgeable with whiskey. This place is perfect to go to before hitting Courtney Place, or if you want to..."

Browser Guy

"The perfect covktail bar. Great staff. Amazing drinks. Great chill vibe. Service is top..."

Cam Thurlow

"Huge selection of whisk(e)y. Fun and funky environment with live music on a Thursday! Knowledgeable and fun staff. And then Alex and Lexi just had to..."

Cara Marshall

"Thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable staff I thoroughly enjoyed some great new whiskey tastes. I will definitely visit more..."

Jan-Paul de Groot

"We came in for a bite to eat around lunch time, the food was absolutely delicious! The coffee was perfect! But even more amazing was the service. 2..."

Britony McLaren

"An intimate bar to spend time with a friend. Limited menu if it’s a meal you are wanting but the warm lemon olives were good. Long and narrow..."

Julie Anderson

"The staff are super friendly and the coffee always excellent. A great spot to..."

nigel gates

Fidel's Cafe

85/100 (7652 ratings)

"Fidel's is a Wellington classic. The food was great and it's such a fun interesting space. Staff were friendly and helpful. A great brunch spot. We..."

Megan Hawkless

"We’d heard positive things about Fidel’s and was excited to give it a go as it had a good range of vegetarian options for brunch. The food did..."

Kirstie Hamilton

"I've been here a few times now and I think it's a pretty groovy place. The food is pretty decent and I feel like the Fidel's feast gives you a bit of..."

Kalin Soden (Kalin Potato)

"Quickly becoming a fave and regular of mine. The food is great value and usually a 10/10 homerun. And the coffee/drinks are always on. Ive yet to try..."

Sala McCarthy-Stonex

"Great food with nice cakes and treats. A great vibe and friendly service. Not table service to you have to go and order at the table! Highly..."

Sarah K

"If you are looking for that hip and rebellious feel, then this place is for you. Great coffee place too and best of all reasonably priced. Just feels..."

Aileen Gutierrez

Ana Vila

"Excellent food and kind staff. Be careful of the various floor levels throughout the..."

Brandon Bua

"Nice atmosphere, a lot of vegan and vegetarian options!!! The chicken sandwich is 10/10, chicken was so crispy. Friendly staff..."

Yaroslava Podporina

"Best thick shakes in town, although you’ll pay for it at $11. But worth it. We tried their big breakfast and Caesar salad too. Both delicious. Get..."

Karl Rock

Waitangi Park Cafe

"Very nice crepes. My cheese-avocado-spinach-tomato crepe was excellent. They normally have decaf coffee but not today. Handy restrooms around the..."

John Louie

"Fantastic coffee, tea, Icecream and coffee. They even sell Reusable coffee cups for the more eco conscious people. Wonderful staff..."

Psyckers DO

"Great experience and service. We had an accident, where my child spilt coffee on himself. The girls working were quick to respond and get cold water..."

Chris Connelly

"Nice cafe to relax outside. A bit pricey for the place: limited seating and being outside. Breakfast toasties and crepes available from $7.50. Ice..."

Jay K

"Great little park cafe with friendly staff and good food & coffee. I recommend grabbing one of their toastie & coffee combos ($10) and taking it down..."

Ben Elleston

"A nice outdoor cafe beside a children's playground. Ideal for a young family where mum/dad want to get a coffee and let the kids..."

James Bannon

Margaret Crisp

"Nice Cafe and ice cream. The free gift for children is so..."

Jacqueline Zheng

"Good coffee and kids enjoyed the ice cream..."

Ashley Lamont

"Great revive coffee, and great ice cream, cozy little..."

ryan giggs

"Had a crepe there. The person took ages to make it but it was..."

Nadège Visseyrias

"Good crepes, but weak..."

Jeremy Moon

"Nice meals. Nice..."

Suzanne Perry

"Nice ice..."

A Gibbons

Scorch-o-rama

85/100 (1717 ratings)

Restaurants

Cafe

Café

"Decided to visit Scorching Bay and get some grub @scorchoramacafe. A hidden gem loved by locals in Wellington, they serve coffee, tea, milkshakes,..."

Veeral Patel

"Love the location! You can enjoy great food with a nice view of scorching bay. The seafood chowder was large and full of seafood. It was still a bit..."

The Poor Foodie

"After reading all the bad reviews we still decided to dine here, Father’s Day breakfast, 10am and were very busy, the chowder was delicious the..."

Dotty Iorangi

"Love it! Love the view love the location. Beautiful coffee and delicious food. Staff are very friendly as well. Definitely would come back next time..."

FoodiesTable

"Nice place with amazing views. Orders Fish and chips (Fush and Chups). Liked the two sauces along with the dish. Generous fish and chips serving...."

Sid

"Amazing serving size on the eggs bene. Everything was on point. My only issue was the hollandaise sauce was a bit too average. Could have been..."

Joseph Drodroveivali

"Dropped in here for a couple of takeaway coffees and an ice cream on a busy afternoon. The service was friendly and casual, which matched the laid..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Friendly service/ table for 9/ all orders arrived within 20 mins/ Le toast great, compote balanced out the sweetness of the toast/ ding dong eggs..."

Isaac Tuiala

"It’s a stunning place on a stunning day! The interior is absolutely stunning! The service is excellent and the staff were super friendly...."

Sheryl

"Headed straight here for Sunday lunch. So popular and busy but they found space for party of four. Very nice Salmon bagel and one finds they are..."

Peter

"it is a great place, food , drinks and services are amazing. I used to go there , especially when I want to invite friends from inside New Zealand or..."

Ferial Abdulhameed

"Another great meal here. Love the menu with easy to find gluten free or vegan options. Reasonable price almost fine dining really. Service is ok but..."

Roisin King

"Absolutely loved coming here, only been here a few times but would definitely recommend their lime thick shakes!! Staff are extremely friendly but it..."

LoverofFood

"Great location! on a nice day you can sit right next to the beach, if you find a table. Very busy and very good food. I love the Rama-lama-ding-dong..."

Oliver Dambeck

"We loved the atmosphere with its fanboy comic book covers to R2 D2 keyrings to GOT toilet. Laid back. Amazing location and food was rated 4-5 in our..."

Mei

"My cousin and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here in the outer seating area of the restaurant overlooking the sea. Despite being rather busy the service..."

Megha Dogra

"The food is fantastic. However, the service was average. For example, it took about 15 minutes for the staff to clear our plates away. We also change..."

Ian De Terte

"Everything was great! Thanks for nice food and the scenic views from the cafe. Worth a visit!..."

Josh Bhullar

"Food was average. Customer service was really good and great coffee! Really nice right by the beach. We ordered the smashed avocado, large bowl of..."

Sharon Harvey

"I love this spot. Possibly the best outside seating cafe I have been too. (Even in the wind when you lose a bit of milk froth to the elements) My..."

Fern

"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington! Beautiful views and beautiful food. BLT and fish n chips are a personal fave of mine. They also have a cute..."

Greer Whiting

"Very prompt service and super friendly staff, we went here for lunch on a quiet day and weren't disappointed. This place is an a stunning location..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"Lovely cafe, wonderful service. Happily arranged for a menu item to be made vegan for my partner. Best meal and coffee I've had in a while...."

Matt Knott

"Can't beat the location. Good food and coffee but in my opinion not to the standard of previous cafe in the same spot. Good to have kids menu but..."

Eating My Way Around

"It doesn't get much better than fish and chips on the beach 🌊 we sat outside and the waiters had to run across the road each time to bring meals..."

Jonathan Quirk

"Been here a few times! So busy when it's nice weather, and I understand the strain when people seat themselves. But you do a great job guys, all the..."

Vikie Snyder

"Food was delicious and the place is really photogenic for those instagram foodies. Chicken option is halal as well. However, the line was really..."

Hanna

"So we decided to go to Scorch o Rama and without even making it to a table after 30 min due to very poor organisation and staff management I even got..."

Thomas Zadimas

"Even during the week on a cold day this place is busy! The staff were really accommodating, letting us move from outside to inside even with a..."

Jenjaroo

"Lovely cafe! Been here a few times and service has been great every time! Lovely setup, and nice being able to sit across the road by the water! Ben..."

Susan Roxanne

"Nice little spot for a brunch/lunch spot. Lovely in the sun. The staff a very friendly and extremely accommodating. Good food and coffee, would..."

Lisa Whyte

"5* food and service as always. Never disappointed! We had food from the daily specials (fish n chips, filo pie and chicken salad), beautifully fresh..."

Carlie Foster

"Dropped in for lunch on our way to Scorching Bay. I had the Carbonara special, Kathryn had the BBQ Chicken wrap special and Master Eight the Hot..."

Dan Capper

"Really nice yet quirky cafe. Great place to go if you're visiting Wellington! The art and look of the place inside and out is very cool. Love sitting..."

I Love Food

"Had been meaning to try this place out for a while and I'm glad I finally did! Friendly service and such a nice relaxed vibe with a view of the sea...."

Bella Ashton

"Great restaurant - the staff are so nice and friendly, and they have a good choice of food, not to mention a delectable range of good old fashioned..."

Kai Luv

"Never fails to please with Scorch o Rama with excellent service and very friendly staff to guide your hungry needs. The cafe is filled with comic..."

Louis

"service ok but waiting time on food is more than 45min just for a fish on toast and 30min waiting on coffee . Everything was ok just the waiting time..."

Jack

"I love this place. In a recent visit from Australia, I went twice, with my mum and sister. both times the food and service were excellent. Try..."

Gillian Kroppertel

"We had the most wonderful brunch there. The service was friendly and knowledgeable, we had a great view of Scorching Bay from our table and the food..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Went here with my boyfriend. We were a little shocked by the price so we decided to share a meal. The chef was amazing and plated it on two plates..."

Leanne Smith

"My sister and I were at Scorchorama on Monday 18th October - I had the BLAT with fries and aioli and she had the sugared cinnamon toast (gluten..."

Jo

"Keith and his crew offer a great friendly atmosphere. They really look after the locals and the barista makes pretty decent..."

Richard C

"First time here and we will be back. Really good, quick, cheerful, amusing service. Fish and chips were great (dressing on salad a bit oily, but..."

Maree

"Just wanted to advise of the outstanding service and food at Scorch O Rama. The garlic and chili prawns are to die for, have also tried numerous..."

Debra Crawford

"My family and I go to Scorchorama a lot, and I have to say we just love it! It's hard to find somewhere 'cool' but family friendly. And these guys..."

Allison Henry

"24th May 2013Went for the first time to this lovely cafe with an awesome outlook. I had fish fillets on french bread with homemade tomato..."

Debra Crawford

"This spot is fantastic, million dollar views in all weather so one would expect to pay for that world class experience and that's before one has..."

Kim New

"I have been here for 3 occasions in the last 2 months for different occasions, and can I say each experience was excellent. The last one was for my..."

Bill Blaikie

"Had an early lunch there today with the husband and 3 year old. The location is excellent, and it was a beautiful Wellington day to boot...."

Sina Tupou

"Great restaurant - the staff are so nice and friendly, and they have a good choice of food. And what a..."

Maarie

"It had to be good, as had eaten at Logan Brown the night before for Dinner and was still buzzing with that. Great spot and lovely staff. Wherever..."

Kevin Breedveld

"Went here for lunch, it was extremely busy and very chaotic at the counter. We sat outside and it took a long time to place our order as there was a..."

Amber Tam

"Me and my wife really enjoy taking a walk here on a sunny day for the spectacular views. The menu has a bit less option compared to when they first..."

Eleanore Rogers

"I love this cafe. Great food, fantastic staff and such a cool quirky vibe. Everyone else might like to go for the view but Id rather stay inside with..."

Jess

"I've been a few times now and think it's great. Yes it doesn't have the vibe of CF but the staff are friendly and really helpful and the food is..."

Georgiana Lowe

"Have been twice this winter and both times have been great. Staff have rushed to get a highchair each visit and set it up for us. Highchair was..."

K

"I agree, it's not the Choc fish so don't compare it. I have eaten there twice now & both times the food was delicious & the staff friendly..."

Jen C

"went to the new cafe to try it out and it did not disappoint. totally fantastic. i think people should stop comparing it to the chocolate fish and..."

John B

"Called in for a late afternoon lunch on a sunny day and were not disappointed. Very relaxed atmosphere and just what we needed on a warm summers..."

Merv

"Keith and the team are always welcoming and the food is..."

Al Jackson

"It was a beautiful sunny day in Karaka Bay. Enjoyed the spot on the beach side deck. Service was great;.waiting staff crossing the road to get food..."

R A-Yee

"We had a delicious breakfast at this lovely restaurant across from Scorching Bay. I had the pancakes with berry compote and banana. It was very..."

Christina F.

"A great escape from the city, on a good sunny day, even on a gloomy day. With unbeatable views, you can't go wrong with this venue. It accommodates..."

L Kun

"Generous portions. Well thought out menu (full of dad jokes), and skilled chefs. They're pricey but I think that's because you're paying for the..."

Brenda Wallace

"It's a good place next to the beach and awesome customer service with friendly staff l. Highly..."

Kavinda Wijesundara

"Best coffee I’ve ever had. Hands-down. Entertaining atmosphere With nostalgic movie references. We enjoyed the puns hidden in the menu and the..."

Paulina Padilla

"Lovely brunch place with very nice view on the water. Staff was very nice and friendly, and suggested various places to visit in the Wellington area...."

Romy Labranche

"What a beauty. Decorated with all things comic book and superheroes. Stunning views of the Cook Strait, watching the ferry’s go by and the seagulls..."

Lorene Bannon

"Gets very busy beyond 9:30am. Food is gorgeous. Great little café in a cool spot. There is parking but it is limited (and most customers do drive..."

Marissa Carter

"What a unique place to eat! Glad we ate here the food was excellent. We got the special and really enjoyed it. They had a fantastic tea selection..."

Jessica Heck

"Perfect place to have breakfast if you are in Miramar area on a sunny day. We were lucky to sit outside, no wind, wonderful bay views, and quick..."

Jack & Nat happy in NZ

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Great view. Most of all….great personalities running the joint. If I was a local I’d come here every..."

Jessica Soppitt

"One of Wellington's iconic cafés. Situated on a beautiful sandy harbour beach and with memorabilia of old PS and Nintendo games, comics and movies..."

Byron Elvey

"Food is good very consistent, and coffee is pretty good as well. Staff are..."

Lani

"Nice view. Food a little bit expensive but good size of meal. Good service..."

LI XU

"Had a lovely late Sunday dunch. Great friendly staff and yummy food and drinks. Open later than most. Thankfully! Wish it was open for Sunday..."

A Bahrij

Little Peckish Cafe

#fatlyfe

"Very nice breakfast and coffeeFriendly staff I loved the scrambled eggs, hash browns Will definitely come back againAmbience is..."

Tim 51

"Lovely little cafe. Milkshakes delicious but overpriced. Polite staff who are very friendly especially with regulars. Only thing I would fault is..."

Awilkes134

"Great food and service here - a cosy central cafe that offers a warm environment, quality breakfast and good coffee.Would recommend if you're..."

James Owens

"If you are wanting a good ole breakfast then this is the place. I ordered the big breakfast for myself and also the simply eggs w/extra bacon for my..."

Arron Parker

"Great Staff...the coffee was fantastic as they use Havana Works yay!!!! The beef casserole pie was yummy ($7.50 a bit much maybe not) as it had huge..."

Kezia Lobo

"I have visited the Cafe in Dukes arcade on a few occasions now, for lunch and breakfast. The staff have always been on point, I've always been..."

Ash Wicks

"I haven't a clue which duke it was but his arcade opposite the hotel st George (made famous by the Beatles) is not a likely site for gastronomic..."

Duncan Galletly

"This place is sadly hidden, in an Arcade that desperately needs revamping. Anyhow, the place itself has recently been refreshed in a light and joyful..."

Jean Coteau

"Quite simply the best cafe in Welly.The team are great people, the food is always top shelf and I love the low key atmosphere which is..."

RJ Thorne

"Great customer service and my breakfast was delish! Food came out really quick. Loved the vibe in this little Cafe as well. Would definitely visit..."

Jolenolite

"This is my favourite cafe in thw whole of Wellington!!! Great service! They make you feel like your special. I love going there for my morning coffee..."

Shea Robin-Underwood

"Fantastic wee cafe tucked away in Dukes Arcade! My go to for morning coffee on the way to work for the last 3 and a half years . Such lovely..."

Renae Ingram

"Fridays always starts with breakfast at Little Peckish, awesome food, coffee, atmosphere and staff as well as great music playing in the back..."

Mr G

"Overall it was an great experience. I had a Spanish breakfast and it was very nice and pretty. The staff were also very super friendly. The service..."

Anna Shen

"Have already being there three times and the food was perfect for all of them. Nice service with good food and a free wi-fi zone are what many people..."

Rodrigo Costa

"Organised catering for work and it was fantastic.The meeting finished early and they managed to deliver ahead of scheduleThe food..."

Kirsty Muckle

"Today was our first visit to Little Peckish, and I can tell you right now we will be going back again. Great Food, Good prices, gotta love being able..."

Catherine

"I have been coming to Little Peckish with my partner for nearly 2 years and I have not got one bad word to say. The coffee is fantastic, the food is..."

Lexi Stroh

"Had a great experience here early on Saturday morning, they were happy for me to come I as they were opening up, very friendly and the breakfast was..."

Jo Maplesden

"My wife and I have been going to a Little Peckish for quiet some time and can not fault the staff or Mark and Margaret.They are all ways friendly and..."

Wayne Kendrick

"Yes, the friendly, (they look you in the eye, they smile. It's genuine) Yes, the great service, (it really matters to them that you're catered..."

Caroline Christian

"I have used them twice for lunch bag meeting lunches and they do superb packed lunches - healthy and tasty and very well received by meeting..."

Fran Horsley

"I've been going to Little Peckish Cafe since they opened and I've never been disappointed with the food/coffee or service! They know my coffee order..."

Sue

"Good food, good service. Nice little hidden place in Wellington, love the lunch of eggs/bacon/toast and coffee for $10 - how can you go wrong with..."

Biggie C

"We have been having a morning coffee and breakies at Little Peckish Cafe for some years. One word describes this lovely little cafe -..."

Tracy & Joe

"Friendly staff and the pasta is absolutely..."

Laura M

"food is wonderful , will definitly be returning. Not sure what person above me is on about , although the barista was a nice guy, the coffee was..."

Brenton Pollack

"This place scores highly for delicious food and friendly service. The food is excellent, especially given the price and the rather unassuming..."

Melissa Clarke

"Coffee from Little Peckish is to die for, Craig make the best I have ever tried worldwide. And yes I am a coffee feak, and I have been going to..."

Anita Maitland

"A spacious cafe tucked away in Dukes Arcade away from the busy CBD streets; I popped in for a quick breakfast on a Thursday morning with my parents...."

Helena Chen

"Scone Review At last, someone who knows how to make a good cheese scone. No unnatural straight sides or ridiculous height here, a well proportioned..."

Richard Mayston

"We went here for breakfast because it was very close to our accommodation at Boulcott Suites. I had the Spanish breakfast. It was ok, tasty enough,..."

Sarah Jossevel

"I had eggs benedict which came with toasted English muffin. Both food and service were top standard and you can see them cooking in the open kitchen...."

Jay K

"This is my favourite breakfast place in Wellington. The food and drinks are fab, but what makes this place so special is the kind and welcoming..."

Justin Hoenke

"Friendly staff, amazing food, great coffee, reasonable prices, awesome service. Tucked away in Duke's Arcade (between Willis and Manners St), this..."

Jared Yates

"Absolutely brilliant!. Who else would serve perfect porridge at lunchtime!!. Forget whatever your hotel is serving for breakfast! Come to these..."

Lee Russell

"Small servings but tasty and tidy..."

Twenty Six

"Went during peak hour and my food arrived at my table within 10 minutes, tasted fresh and possibly the best eggs Benedict I’ve ever had. Reasonably..."

Zoe Lowe

"The staff are friendly, the coffee is great (Havana), and the food is absolutely amazing. Whenever we come here, I see people grinning whilst eating..."

Ben Elleston

"Great little spot for a bite and a coffee. Nice food and coffee but the staff are what set this cafe apart. The awesome guy that served me was..."

Kate Franklin-Willson

"Amazing big breakfast cooked to perfection. My learned French colleague says the coffee was fabulous. Friendly staff and very fast service. I'll be..."

Nathan McClintock

"Great to see a Wellington cafe offering cheese rolls! Not quite up to Dunedin standards but a reasonable effort. Coffee is good and staff are..."

Gerard Hermans

"This place is great, yummy menu well priced, cabinet food with personality (actual southland cheese rolls!!!), Excellent coffee, great friendly..."

Julia Hibbert

"Food was delicious and affordable. Friendly and helpful staff. Tried to tip the staff, they refused and said that all they need is a thank you and a..."

Dale Chambers

"Great little cafe. Super friendly service and tasty food. Highlights are the cheese scones and real southern cheese..."

kerry charles

"Great food and coffee and friendly service. Always a reliable option for a casual breakfast or lunch. Great chef and great..."

A Ngawigian

"Pleasant cafe in the heart of Wellington CBD. Friendly staff, quick service and a nice menu range. Breakfast special a good start to the..."

TheMDG101

Elements Lyall Bay

Wheelchair Accessible

"I stop in here briefly to pass a little time before meeting a flight at the airport. I wish I have more time, as the service is very pleasant from..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Great coffee, great food and reasonable pricing! Can't ask for much more really! We had the French toast and eggs on toast with added hash browns and..."

Matt

"I have had two very memorable dining experiences here. Some of the most incredibly tasty food I have ever eaten to be honest. Highlights include fish..."

The Food Snob

"Every morning these guys make the best coffee to date in Wellington. Friendly staff always onto it as they remember their regulars coffee..."

Chanelle Cordalis

"Stopped in here with my 2 young kids after activities nearby. The entrance area is a bit tight but quite a decent amount of seating at the back,..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"This is the second time I have been here for brunch and both times the food has been delish. It has a great cozy feeling inside perfect to get away..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Been here many times and love it. The Goats cheese soufflé with salad is to die for! Add to this - super friendly staff and prompt service, even on..."

Shona Sen

"Dropped in on my way to the airport for a hot chocolate. Nice looking place. Ordered Large HChoc. more a medium. Nice cacao powder used. Life Foods?..."

Pamela Hutchinson

"Place had a good vibe when you walk in and the food looks appetising. I only stayed for a coffee but it was a nice coffee, good service, fast too..."

Team Thomas

"Wonderful coffee! Ordered a long black to go and it was bang on. Thanks Mr Barista! The spinach and cheese scone... Could take it or leave it. Look..."

Crumpet King

"The food and coffee at elements is always of excellent quality, not surprising seeing how popular it is! It's great at any time of the day. I really..."

Sophie Hunter

"Latest review: 3.5: Used to come to Elements quite a lot, and a couple of years ago I would have given them a four (or more) but since the..."

LucyGoosey

"I tried the cheesecake and was awesome, fresh, also the truffles, the coffee was great and the place is cosy, nice and clean. All good, but the..."

Chris Vera

"I like the name Elements. And in some ways the restaurant / cafe goes in that direction. A simple glass fronted exterior on a corner site. The three..."

Duncan Galletly

"Have been here twice in the past month and have come away satisfied both times. The 'biggy' breakfast is tasty but a little on the big side for me so..."

Lottielegge

"I've only ever been here for brunch but it's bang on! Clean, fresh and airy inside you start the day feeling refreshed and awake. The coffee is fab..."

Chris Carabine

"The decor and service was bang on. If only it had the food of Chocolate Frog. The 3 gold award plates on the wall are impressive but not enough to..."

Julia Mc

"Elements is the place to go for a wicked good brunch! The poached eggs on hash is to die for! Definitely a firm favourite! Last time we went we..."

Humbleluxury

"My friend and I had lunch at Elements Cafe today. Wonderful food, even for vegetarians, lovely coffee and very good service.Thank you for a most..."

Chris Mulcock

"Love this place. I quite often come here for breakfast and it is always fast and delicious. Not very original of me, but I usually get the Benedict,..."

Steve Mackay

"Being from out of town and wanting to host a celebration dinner with family and friends, Elements Cafe was the perfect choice with the private room...."

Jenni McDougall

"We celebrated a 50th birthday with 25 others at this restaurant last night. The food was fantastic - and I'm pretty picky! The waiting staff were..."

Jane And Simon

"Love the cafe and love the food. The salmon, excellent. Pate, delicious and well seasoned. Souffle was about as good as a twice baked souffle can..."

Rory Parkyn

"great place, nice food,clean, staff extremely helpful, always high standard.always leave feeling had a feed, but not..."

Allan Fay Walker

"We ate here on a freezing,rainy Friday night so the warm welcome was especially welcome.We hadn't booked but came early at 6pm with our 3 kids and we..."

Claire McKay

"I had the pleasure to eat at Elements recently for dinnerWhilst the decor is nothing specical the food was excellent and the wine list is..."

Mark_P

"Really good food, but the coffee is absolute rubbish - order a cold drink instead!! Always friendly staff... gets very busy on..."

Bob

"I have only eaten here once and it was thoroughly delicious esp the cheese soufflé and pate - it was a wet windy and wild night and we were waiting..."

Kym Hamilton

"Stunning food, top service, friendly smiles, oodles of room and they do a 'What's Cooking' nite where you learn how to cook stuff and enjoy it with..."

Debby

"Top cafe, my favourite in town. Very good coffee, great staff and a friendly relaxing..."

Sandy

"This is such a great cafe!! The food is amazing,the staff are always friendly and service is excellent!!! Well done to the owners for putting in all..."

Mel

"I agree this place is awesome! Great menu, food doesn't only sound good it tastes fantastic! Lots of choices for vegetarian, heaps better than..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"Good restaurants outside of Wellingtons CBD are pretty thin on the ground, but one stands out head and shoulders above the others, Elements in Lyall..."

Patrick Pilcher

"You've got to check out The (new) Wine Bar. Open on Friday and Saturday nights - a fabulous combo of great wines (the staff know their stuff), Gins,..."

Dave Marshall

"Real good alternative to Maranui if you don’t care about the view. Service and food is top notch and also cater for coeliacs. Always go for the..."

Ben Lau

"Lovely friendly service with great ALLPRESS coffee and Harney Tea and delicious food. Wheelchair and stroller accessible and washrooms..."

A Bahrij

"I stop in here briefly to pass a little time before meeting a flight at the airport. I wish I have more time, as the service is very pleasant from..."

Reece Benson

"It is always lovely to be greeted by Chris and Nick, as well as all the team. We enjoy the ambience of Elements, the amazing service, the care which..."

Heather McQuillan

"Busy on a windy Sunday, but the staff seated my friend and I within 10mins. The menu was inventive with interesting ingredients including my..."

Shay Zhang

"Lovely food with large portion..."

Jordan

"The atmosphere at this cafe was great for brunch and the food was delicious. The black pudding extremely delicious! The staff were externally..."

Becky

"Honestly the freshly made bread here is out of this world... Add that to the super friendly service, the amazing meals, unbelievable cinnamon ring..."

Dave Bell

"The vanilla milkshake was heavenly!!! the vegan toastie was fresh and crispy. Amazing..."

rashye naagar

"Happy with my takeaway cappuccino cinnamon! Elated I can have a coffee date mid - vaccination with my fully vaccinated..."

Shelley Quinn

Mike Duindam

"A bustling, busy cafe in Lyall Bay. The juices are made from scratch with real fruit and veges and their raw vegan chocolate tart is definitely worth..."

Jane Hunter

"Lovely cafe with excellent French toast. Would love to come back for..."

Yun-shyh Pang

"Good food good vibe good staff 👌had the mac cheese Stopped in again on fri nite for a coffee and cake and baaam the vegan raw chocolate tart..."

Darrell Gaby

"The perfect wee spot - it wasn’t overly busy which made it a nice relaxing vibe! Lovely service, delicious food (minus the coriander in the..."

Tach Wendt

"Decent place, good food and strong coffee. $47 for 2x meal and 2x iced..."

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