Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

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Duncan Galletly

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

Marcus D'Cunha

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

Katherine MacGregor

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

Philip Reeve

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

CCb

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

Scott

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

Mark Stoneham

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

Jahnaia Osborne

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

Jude Hogan

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

Malcolm Barr

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

Lincoln Butler

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

Michael Fauchelle

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

Samantha Hannah

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

Haris

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

Jared Davenport

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

Elke Schaefer

Dillinger's Brasserie & Bar

82/100 (1913 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Louisa Aragao

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

Steph

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

Ritchie Sachdev

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

Michael Wang

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

Afnan AL-Rubayee

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

Mary-Ellen Miranda

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

Minnie Lu

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

CF Sutrisno

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

Greg McIntosh

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

Umanga Senaviratne

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

Alma

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

Teresa G

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

Deborah Hughes

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

Alvin Pascual

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

Cara Elise

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

Finn Kirkaldy

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

Kirsty O'Hara

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

Vanessa K

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

Daniel Benton

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

Peter McQuinney

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

kattymae

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

Stephen Nott

Trax Bar And Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

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

Stephen Anderson

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

Hanna Kelly-Storr

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

Sheryn Hobbs

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

Ruben Sivaguru

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

Wess Mathewson

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

Shendi Rose Rowan

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

Clint Purdie

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

Ian Pike

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

Elisha Nico Harrison

"Best big breakfast � I’ve ever..."

Lawrence Brown

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

Tania Mudford

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

Ange Whipp

"Never bitter and always a pleasant..."

Shazza O'Leary

""Simply the..."

Kinereta Vaasilli

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

Diner8Here

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

Becky Blackford

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

Tim 51

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

Khushma Master

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

Nirmal Grewal

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

Graeme Wooller

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

Rod McLeod

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

Nic Page

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

Bonita Edwards

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

Murray Gregory

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

Kimiora Simon

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

Andy Smith

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

Peter McCoy

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

J B

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

Greg Kelly

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

Elizabeth Gardiner

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

Robert Chivers

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

Jeremy Smith

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

william rice

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

The Sleuth

Shine Cafe

82/100 (1035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Ryan Parry

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

The Mad Diner

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

Sam Telfer

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

Team Thomas

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

Neilontheiphone

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

Tracey Matenga

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

Bree

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

Richel Tan

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

Jodie Shirley

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

Richard Sharpe

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

Vicky Aldridge

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

Octagon Pie

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

Jacqui

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

Hedonistacal

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

Bree

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

Miss Persistant

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

One Way

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

PeterMS

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

Michael Carroll

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

Monica Lichti

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

Tony

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

Anna

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

Rick Wallace

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

Weekend Appetite

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

Sally Malcolm

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

Lynda

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

Yum O

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

Caffeinated Weka

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

Glen Edwarrds

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

Tom

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

Brendon Gee

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

Michael Fauchelle

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

Lucy Devine

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

Taylar W

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

Psyckers DO

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

KG Kayaks

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

Vicky

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

Katie Spicer

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

virginia sotelo corbacho

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

george jose

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

Bob The builder

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

Kate Murray

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

amanda w

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

Minnie Lu

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

Si-Fi buckle

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

Allan Buxton

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

Clinton Rich

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

Norma Hudson

Sweet Bakery & Cakery

"If Mary Poppins created a cafe, this would be it.Trekked up to Karori for coffee, cake and catch ups with a friend this morning and have..."

RaeRae

"It’s a sweet little place. I absolutely love how they cater for vegans and for those who have special dietary needs. I totally recommend..."

Sheryl

"The baking is always great and the hot chocolates are the best in Wellington. Love the variety that this place has and the customer service is great...."

Eatbites

"A wonderful little café that my friend and I came across, with a nice touch of charm with a retro bicycle out the front matching the inside..."

Adam K

"A simply charming wee gem tucked away in Marsden Village. Service was prompt and friendly. A decent variety of delectable delights in the..."

Rhiannon At Large

"Our family adores sweet bakery! We like to take the kids here as a treat, there is always excitement on the way as we discuss what possible cupcake..."

Candice Russell

"Dropped in for afternoon tea on a cold and miserable day. Had a Soy Mocha (which was OK) and a slice of Pinky Bar cake which was delicious. Also..."

Dan Capper

"If only there was a cafe closer to the central city. The cakes are amazing. $2.90 for a mini cupcake which is good and bad. Good since it's thee..."

Jenjaroo

"Continuing on from “Hey George” in Kilbirnie, next (7th) stop in my quest for a good cup of tea was “Sweet Bakery and Cakery.”A..."

Duncan Galletly

"What an an adorable place in an unlikely location, lots of yummy treats, I'm supposed to be on a diet but this place is going to cause me some issues..."

Miss Persistant

"I went to Sweet on a Saturday morning and was instantly charmed. The café is a warm, welcoming environment (it was filled with people chatting away..."

Lara Teesdale

"Visited the Sweet Bakery and Cakery Queens Birthday weekend. Wonderful Vanilla White Chocolate and Raspberry Cake. Generous serving and melt in your..."

Sarah Hammond

"We go here about once a week for a treat. It's really cute and yummy cupcakes. Not good if you don't have a sweet tooth! Lovely place for a coffee..."

Sally Barraud

"Lovely cupcakes. There is one vegan option each time I have been. Coffee is great and they have a good range of cold drinks, including dairy free..."

Tania Werder

"Lovely place, just wish they would have warmed up my brownie..."

Leticia Baião

"My daughter had her 10th birthday 🎉 party celebrating with a giggle of girls learning cupcake icing and decorating at Sweet Bakery & Cakery...."

Charlotte Hall

"Ordered the Raspberry Ripple classic cake online, and had it delivered . So easy to organise and a beautiful & delicious cake. 10/10, will definitely..."

Sienna Rose (sienna)

"Best coffee I've had in the Wellington area, the brownie I had tasted like an authentic homestyle brownie(not like the normal premix ones most cafes..."

Calvin Owen

"Thank you very much for the delicious Lemon and Raspberry cake we had today. Everyone thought it was lovely. Would certainly recommend cakes from..."

Susan Macdonald

"Ordered a naked cake snickers for my daughters 18 th. Absolutely fabulous looking and delicious cake. A real highlight of my daughters..."

Pip Groom

"Nice little place, has a great feel sit and enjoy a cupcake. They have some of the best looking..."

Onil

"Amazing cupcakes! Loved the salted caramel flavor and the mnm chocolate cupcakes. Will be going back for more . I would go back more of it was bit..."

Shane sanje Munn

"Clean & welcoming. Lovely staff and good service. The sweet treats are magnificent. Sweet..."

John Swan

"Lovely little sweet shop.. delicious chocolate brownie sandwich and yummy chocolate donut.. lovely service today.. thanks..."

Vanessa Haggerty

"Awesome cakes, our kids love this place, good coffee and friendly..."

Sam Howard

"Ordered a cake online and was very pleased with the service. Will order..."

Charlotte Arrowsmith

"Pretty good spot for picking up sweet delights to go with your morning..."

Dominic P

"The staff here were amazing and super helpful! Delicious cake too..."

Alice Hatton

"Go pretty much every week - the cakes are to die for and their presentation is always so..."

Briony Evans

"Had coffee from there, they have homemade food there very nice and staff are friendly as..."

Jamie Mooney-Aselemo

The Lido Cafe

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

Jz

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

Māmā Eats

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

Qun Xia

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

Chelsea

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

Ian De Terte

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

Steve Hall

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

GlutenFreeFoodie

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

Crumpet King

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

Couple Of Cheap Westies

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

LucyGoosey

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

Janine Last

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

RaeRae

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Maree Guenole

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

Vogue Foodie

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

Onara

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

Chris Carabine

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

Philippa Lagan

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

Andrea Vasili

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

Julz

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

Vids

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

Phil Kerslake

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

Dave

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

Food Dilemma

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

Kai Luv

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

Zdenek Matas

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

Graeme Wooller

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

Celina Tu

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

J.G. Seabrook

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

Morgan Williams

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

Lady Lemon

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

Beth Mackintosh

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

Alexia Kealey

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

Hallie Goodman

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

Mariana Andrews

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

Anne Victoria

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

Leia L

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

G Jones (GJ)

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

Peter Kelly

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

Kiwibird_

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

james lochead-macmillan

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

Kevin Tso

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

Andrew Matangi

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Mareko Panapa

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

Dumplingboi

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

Team Thomas

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

Matt L

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

Tiffany May

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

Nadine Hook

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

Lea Vellenoweth

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

Christian

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

Vig Sivapragasam

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

EpiCurious

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

Katie

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

Nick Chamberlain

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

Lauren Douglas

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

DL

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

The Wanderer

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

Shauna Kauri

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

Hamish.rutherford

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

Rachel Moore

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

Robin

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

Rosemary Young

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

Angela Merie

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

Leah Blackmore

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

Maria Jones

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

Daniel Taylor

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

Aidrian S

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

Renee

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

Anna Garland

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

Niki Alefosio

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

Kimberley Betteridge

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

Cath L

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

Shaun

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

Greyson

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

Geoff A

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

Suzanne Sutton

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

Kiwi American

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

Kate S

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

SET

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

Adam Brown

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

TM G

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

TheSmythes

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

Mike

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

Mylodon

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

Susie Sutton

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

Vincent G

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

Diane Leen

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

Erika Scott

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

Frances

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

Yasmine

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

Dale Knapp

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

Cath Elliott

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

John V

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

Chris Marshall

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

Smc

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

Jason Gurney

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

Sarah-Rose

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

Sophie Hunter

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

Andrea Thom

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

Helen Lim

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

JJ Thomas

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

Francis

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

DhamakedaR

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

Matt Thom

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

Jennifer Goddard

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

Paul Rooney

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

Nea Magony

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

Darren Kidd

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

David “Von” Garratt

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

Jake Martin

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

Paora Morrison

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

Ian Sadler

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

Jo Brook

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

LMB

Loretta

82/100 (2165 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Littlemiss

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

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

Anna Griffin

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

Ruth Young

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

SpoonMe

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

Francesbutler64

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

Sei

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

Anna.Hooper

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

Seo

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

Steve Bird

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

Kiwi FIFO Chef

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

Grace Mascarenhas

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

Thom Mayne

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

Lizzie

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

Heather Ngamanu

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

Mell Lee

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

Evan Thomas

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

Hadley Fierlinger

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

Megha Dogra

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

Bea Nguyen

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

Xiaofan Zhou

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

Jasveen Kaur

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

Linlin

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

Hannah Eaton

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

Siobhan

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

Angela Osborne

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

Harry Chapman

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

Julia TVM

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

Foooodie Explorer

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

Jade M.

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

Nitia Sari

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

Vivienne Bedford

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

Rebecca

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

EsmeEats

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

Rebecca MacDonald

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

Zainab

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

Gerhard Joseph

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

Sean P E Fleming

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

DL

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

Greg Holland

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

A

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

Philip Reeve

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

Elena Elisewin

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

Michele

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

Scarlett Nightingale

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

Loly

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

Auckland Food Tours

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

Georgia Keir

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

Lucy Wills

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

Jessica Teasdale

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

Miss K

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Sarah Reynolds

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

Kat Dugdale

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

Lorna

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

David Palfreyman

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

Mind The Crumbs

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

Davo & Sarah

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

Chris Vera

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

Mueslilo

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

Amy @ My Dining Journey

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

Katherine MacGregor

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

Lara Wills

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

Adriennenz

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

I Love Food

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

Jenjaroo

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

Chris Carabine

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

Bos

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

Cassandra Corbett

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

Maya Arrow

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

Eleanor Hay

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

Anna Garland

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

Liz G

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

Ruth M

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

Lucy O'Donovan

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

William Patterson

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

Edgar Liu

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

Clara

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

Colin MacPhee

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

Hamish Pringle

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

Mary-Louise O'Brien

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

Peony Yang

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

Royal Reed

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

Alice Twitchell

Panhead Tory Street

Wheelchair Accessible

"Place is outstanding, has cool ornaments and great atmosphere, food was amazing,pork was right on the money, staff are more then happy to help if you..."

david mayall

"I’ve been drinking Panhead Sandman and Rat Rod Hazy IPAs all over NZ for the past 3 weeks, so it was fun to go to the Wellington brewery. It was..."

Marsha Russell

"Great atmosphere, awesome food, amazing beer, friendly helpful staff, what else do you need? Highly recommend the craft beers available...."

Albie Lisala

"Good location, good beer. Love to come back on a sunny day but was nice with an indoor fireplace..."

Matt Weldon-Smith

"There's a good selection of beers; obviously there's the Panhead stuff you'd expect, but also some small batch stuff that's pretty good. I highly..."

James Coleman

"Yet another good start to our Wellington on a plate quest. Panhead Tory delivered not only fantastic food but a convivial atmosphere. Tried a the..."

Fraser Kitt

"Awesome beer, with awesome people. The ambience is pretty much what you get at any other craft brewery. As long as the beer is good, they will draw..."

Klaus

"Busy on a Tues with Quiz Night. Had to sit outside. Therefore kinda sandflyish and mozzies. They put the heaters on which helped with the cold. Beer..."

Deborah Hughes

"Panhead has been my favorite brand of craft beer in New Zealand and Super Charger and Hazy IPA after 2021 are always my first..."

Liam Wang

"Came in for a coffee, stayed for a beer. I'm a big fan of Panhead and it was nice to try a couple of their session brews which aren't available in my..."

Morgan Williams

"The WOAP was very good. The spring rolls weren't my first choice but the popcorn chicken was sold out. The food was..."

Skitter The Flying Squirrel!

"Pulled pork loaded fries were..."

Jeremy Tozer

"Good beer and food experience when in Welly. Tasters are available. Prices are high, but so is..."

Peter L.

"Amazing ambiance, they have a very easy way of ordering and paying for food and drinks from your table. The nachos were amazing and went down a treat..."

Mariella Lansi

"Great place, warm and cosy with fantastic beers and assorted beverage options. Cool decor and equally cool staff, highly..."

Artie Ward

"Cool place, great food, nice drinks..."

Mahnaz

"Visited on a Tuesday 'Quiz Night' .. actually having fish 'n chips .. being invited by a local quiz group .. so much fun and laughter .. even..."

Martin Kutsch

Simmer

Wheelchair Accessible

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

ZY

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

Cabnolen Moon

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

Hanajan

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

Elienor Espeleta

"Great food and coffee. Excellent..."

Tisha Klein

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

Kas Spence

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

Shane Wood

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

Lance Mosher

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

Maddy Whitehead

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

Rowena Talia’uli

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

Adventure Girl

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

Sophie Rattanong

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

Krishnie Mahendran Mathuranthakan

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

Tom Rusher

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

Shirley Wilson

Chocolate Frog Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Hannah

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

Leahjane19953

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

Jordan

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

Vanisha Patel

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

Nicole

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

Sally

Duncan Galletly

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

Orli B. Ahava

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

Ness Miller

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

Ian Apperley

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

Brenda W

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

Laurence Churchman

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

Julia Mc

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

Debbie Tauvae

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

Brenda Wallace

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

Eileen Lui

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

Haisini Parata

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

Emily

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

Yaroslava Podporina

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

carol parkinson

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

Maddy TB

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

Daniel Perez

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

Charmaine Seccombe

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

Sam Wilmer-Provan

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

Wonmok Choi

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

joseena joy

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

Key Man

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

Billie Marshall

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

hunter nicholls

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

Mitchell Bidois

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

Kathryn Algar

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

Karen Pratt

Preservatorium Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Greer Whiting

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

Vicki Wong

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

Jono Brown

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

Niamh Thomson

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

Crumpet King

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

Yufei Wang

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

Medium_Rare

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

Duncan Galletly

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

Lucy Wills

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

Bella Green

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

Lizannepitt

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

Matt

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

Lisa Tong

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

Donna Redmond

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

Heather Prescott

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

Emily Fitzgerald

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

Andrew Coppersmith

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

Levi Shaye

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

Mark Cossin

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

Darren Davis

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

Jonsson Liu

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

Elroy 0kada

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

Bex Schuchmann

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

Lolly McCafferty

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

Polly Luk

"Great food with reasonable..."

Glenny Y

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

Jessica Yang

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

Gerard Hermans

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

Sophie Woudt

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

Reginald Tarry

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

Coral Dolman

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

Rafał Leszko

Mockingbird

Non-smoking restaurants

"We very much plan to make this a monthly if not more frequently rotation. Delicious food. A fabulous ambience. Very attentive and personable staff..."

Tristana Leist

"What a meal. A Veggie/vegan paradise. A quick stop that has blown my mind. As someone that has struggled to find vegetarian options in NZ my order..."

Russell Offord

"100% VEGAN! I have been here twice recently and loved both occasions. I went with a friend and we shared the Mediterranean Platter for two. The..."

Amy Atkins

"Came for the bottomless brunch. Absolutely delicious. Table was a bit small to accommodate food and drinks for 5. Wait was also longer than expected..."

Ashley Raki

"Two-story Vegan Restaurant with an outdoor area and a balcony with a view of Courtenay Place. Amazing, colorful food and friendly staff. If you get..."

aimee rudkin

"Very cosy and relaxing indoor and rooftop bar with restaurant in the city. Amazing vegan food, I ordered the Hula Hula burger twice in one long..."

Steve Hind

"Whether it's a Friday night burger and beer or sunday brunch this resaurant / bar has you covered. The ambience and food are of a consistently good..."

Jalitha Vishika Vithanage (Vish)

"I am not vegetarian but the burger was awesome, glad they could make without parsley. I have some food restrictions. The crew is..."

Hannah Léla

"🌿 Vegan AND women owned?? 🌿 At this stage, we probably don’t even need to specify that a new place is fully vegan or plant based. I can’t..."

Margarita Khabitueva

"Ended up here last night and had the best time with a group of friends. Super helpful and friendly staff and had an awesome platter! Even though not..."

Nicola Colson

"Went there on a rainy Monday night and there were quite a few other groups also there. Great cosy atmosphere. Food was really good value, great..."

Isabella Clague

"This is not a cheap place to go, but for a night out, it's fabulous. The menu is plant based, and the food is so delicious you will never want to..."

Nat Garcia

"Service was absolutely awesome, the cheesy garlic bread was divine and the burger was awesome unfortunately i didnt like the cheese however with the..."

Jack McDonald

"Incredible vegan and vegetarian foods! Thought the chicken bites were so expensive (i think 13$ for 6 small strips???) But the breakfast burger was..."

Nicole

"What a great place and great vegan food. I'm not vegan but OMFG! It was just so good. So tasty and..."

Prashanth Guna

"Lovely venue and great cocktails. Our drink order was forgotten and after twenty minutes I had to go and ask staff to make our drinks, but they were..."

Ang Marguerite

"I cannot get enough of their whipped feta dish, I'm not vegan but that is off the hook IMHO! Kiwi platter is nice, cheese rolls are a good sub for..."

Petrina Harper

"Lovely place. Can be a bit loud. Great Boujee Platter. Nice Mimosas and Sparkling Margarita..."

Allan & Rose Hansen

Sierra Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved this place. Cheeky sign on the outside draws you in. Excellent service, and food. Cafe food at its finest. Would 100% eat here..."

Megan Durrant

"Its a little expensive but staff was friendly and food was amazing. I loved it.. situated in a nice place and preparation was fresh with good..."

Madhav Khandelwal

"Lovely surrounds, clean tables with warm, friendly and efficient service. We had a lovely breakfast this morning, scrambled salmon and eggs on..."

Donna P

"Great service and great food.. Really taste the staff was busy but really efficient and friendly.. Food was plenty. The restaurant is clean which is..."

Neil Hemraj

"Went here for lunch. Was very impressed with the speed that our meal came out to us- Burger and Pancakes; less than 10 minutes and the place wasn't..."

Sally

"Wow great cafe Sierra, tried the fish in chips served in a wire basket. Great idea will bring my children back. Nice hot flat white, very busy cafe,..."

Marc W

"Love Love Love this place. Great selection of food. Don't know what to pick sometimes! Lovely friendly staff too. Often meet friends here for a..."

Mia Joe

"Delicious French toast!!!!!! Expensive but worth..."

Col

"My partner and I LOVE meeting up here for lunch. There is always an amazing selection of different foods, and we're always satisfied with our..."

Kylie Sanders

"Crispy hot chips and belly pork hamburger. Tasted good but would have liked more belly pork. Berry znd chocolate muffin was excellent. Good coffee..."

Glenny Y

"The cafe is big and very busy, so gets a bit noisy. Great selection of food available. I had to wait 30 minutes for my food to come out, which was..."

Renee Gale

"Lovely hidden cafe that is open on Saturdays as well. The current gluten free corn fritters and bacon can be highly recommended - a solid and..."

Jeanne Wissing

"Awesome service. Their cappuccino is very..."

Dele Oluwole

"Have been here about 4 times now so definitely experienced. Good prices, great location, very knowledgeable friendly staff. Only thing I’d critique..."

Danielle henaghan

"It's a nice place to catch up with friends for coffee..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"Always great nice welcoming friendly staff food great plenty of variety . Garlic mushrooms a must to..."

Mae Phillips

"I come here in the mornings to get breakfast on the days I have to work in town. It's one of the few places that open early enough for me to do this...."

Ella Bee

"Lovely, roomy cafe on the 2nd level on Capital on Quay. My partner and I visit it every time we come to Wellington. Their coffees are absolutely..."

sophia choma

"Great spot for a work day lunch or coffee catch up. My usual test for a cafe like this is how well they do a basic scrambled eggs on toast, and..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Great lunch. One of the better ones I've had in a long time. Sierra Cafe offers good food and and good atmosphere at a reasonable price. Well..."

Colin Cowan

"Lovely hot chocolate and latte. Nice and hit. Cakes and meal very nice. Food is great. New pies. Fantastic.bacon egg and chicken. Very nice Great..."

Antony Gent

"Nice hidden away cafe. Decent prices and a quiet vibe. It reminded me of a hotel..."

C Hawke

"Steak & cheese pie was microwaved warm; delicious but soggy pastry. Side of chips kept hot from delivery until last one..."

Phil Drummond

"Great choices of food, adaptable to specific requirements, excellent real..."

Marilyn Lawson-James

"Excellent tasting fresh food & reasonably priced. A selection of vegan food available as..."

Manditha Jamuna

Cafe Mamba

"Awesome home made food - extremely high quality and the coffee's great. I go there most days and enjoy some good banter with the team. It's quite and..."

Craig Blake

"Excellent Cafe, great staff who are extremely friendly. 0.5 of a mark off as the stereo only plays mono so you sometimes can't hear the singing..."

Tim Posta

"great cafe with friendly service and fantastic coffee. excellent value lunches and nice sweets. ambiance is nice and seating ample. i..."

Trevor

"I eat here often with my work mates, service is fast. And prices are so cheap for the CBD. I particulary love their open bacon sandwiches, all..."

Shellie

"Walk up to the Plimmer steps. You will find this fabulous place. Very nice rich coffee. Food is stunning. Ladies are always welcoming. Highly..."

Reed

"Great place to have coffee and to hold a descent conversation away from the hustle and bustle of Lambton..."

I NewZealand

"Central location and off the traffic. The coffee was good and the food was..."

Detlef

"I called with a last minute catering order and Madeline and the team were absolute life-savers. Not only did they make up a last minute order for us..."

Harriet Foster

"Best scones out....the lemon cheese cake is yummy too...... Good service with good staff.... And Andrew thinks the place needs soft furnishings as..."

Barry Stead

"Best Cinnamon rolls in town! And they Belgium cookies are to die..."

Hannah O

"This is our regular Friday breakfast location. They do fantastic hot chocolate and very tasty french toast. The staff are also..."

Jordache Loffhagen

"Been to Mamba many time and staff always friendly, happy to go off the menu and great value for money. Bacon and egg butties are the..."

iain mcdonald

"Swift service, good food, reasonable price and nicely funky environment. Omelette is..."

WBH

"Great spot for breakfast. My wife loved her French Toast and I my Eggs Benedict. Tea and coffee..."

Christopher Blair

"Good food. All day breakfast slightly high price @..."

Rb Hdtv

"Great food, friendly and amusing..."

Mike Brooker

"Great staff. exellent food. best coffee..."

Michael Bingham

"Great atmosphere, awesome service, fab food, perfect..."

Catriona nicol

"Good coffee. Really nice old school baked muffins and..."

Mark Roberts

The Parson's Nose Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great Food, Great Coffee and Friendly Staff,what more can you..."

Ashford Dickson

"Cute cafe with lovely owners! Good sized portions and some of the best mince pies in Welly.Definitely value for money and would come again..."

Baramey Kadeth

"Great owners and selection of food. Always pleasant and there is a reason why this is a popular cafe. Coffee also very good which is a..."

Thurl Gibbs

"Great staff and great food.It's always a great atmosphere in the cafe with generous and quality portions offered with a wide range of choice to..."

Alexandra Dries

"This is my local, and I love it. Unpretentious but lovely, personal service. The coffee is good, the pies are nice and brekkie is cheap and generous...."

Kris

"Pleasant enough cafe in khandallah village. Standard range of cabinet muffins, scones etc and a range of glad-wrapped sandwiches. The coffee is..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great coffee, excellent service and friendly staff. Food is reasonably priced. Best cafe in the village and highly..."

Chris

"Best BLAT sandwich ever. Lovely owners, they make a point of knowing your coffee of which is the best in the..."

Caroline

"Best little bakery in this part of Wellington. Better than Nada but with a smaller range. And the custard pie is one of the best I've had anywhere...."

Andrew

"I would go out of my way just to come here for their awesome friendly service and amazing coffee! Having only 10 minutes to spare, staff spotted me..."

Andre Mendes da Costa

"My husband and I had a fantastic brunch at this cafe today. The food was not only delicious but also great value. I ordered the pancakes with banana..."

Kiwi Bunny

"Very nice pies, coffee always hot and tasty. A little bit cramped..."

Nic Burton

"Perfectly poached eggs, beautifully plated and tasty French toast. Affordable, cozy, lovely..."

Skathing Grace

"What a lovely range of food to have to decide about. Something for everybody - dine in or take away. Khandallah is fortunate to have this..."

Grant Edlin

"Ordered an Americano coffee too go with a pie. It wasn't that busy but they must have forgotten the coffee as it didn't arrive until I asked twice..."

Laurence Chiu

"A local gem. We might often stop there for morning tea or an afternoon treat. The bakery punches well above it's weight with excellent pies, from the..."

Nick W

"Great selection of pies, pastries, tea & coffee, not over-priced. The best pies we've had in NZ👍 You can sit on the deck or choose alfresco if..."

Wayne Hadkins

"The coffee was awesome. Thank..."

Daryll Edlin

"The best classic kiwi bakery/cafe in this area. Steak and cheese pie was perfect and fries were so good and cheap for a huge bowl. My partner ordered..."

Maddy TB

"Delicious and wide select of pastries, desserts and savory options. It will take me some time to eat through all the options I want to try here. Flat..."

Eric Renner

"Bought a mince pie for my lunch today, and have to say it ranks amongst the best I’ve had in quite some time. Pastry not to thick, filled to the..."

Margaret Lafrentz

"Good service and delish poached eggs on toast - well presented and cooked bang on. Nothing not to like..."

Ruth White

"Really nice food, great service and very reasonable..."

Edward Taylor

"Very cute and friendly Cafe in the middle of Khandallah! Seconding the delicious cheesecake, potato top pies and cabinet food. The staff are all..."

Baramey Kadeth

"Best baked cheesecake I've ever had. Berry cheese cake is pretty good too. Coffee isn't to bad either. Staff are friendly. Front of house guy has a..."

Paul Francis

Spruce Goose

81/100 (3431 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Love this restaurant/ cafe! It is dog friendly and overlooks the beach. We had the crumbed fish and chips and clam chowder. Both tasted delicious!..."

J K

"Generally a great place for breakfast with friendly helpful staff and prompt service. Can get busy so perhaps book in weekends. Great views of the..."

Peter Andrews

"Perfect beachside cafe. No frills. Just what you want at a beach cafe. Friendly staff. If you enjoy good food and with sights of flights landing,..."

balaji raj

"Being a bit of an aeroplane fanatic, this is the perfect spot for a bite and a drink. While the weather was a bit stormy and the sea was choppy, this..."

Phill Urquhart

"Great location with the beach across the road. We ordered a Fish and Chips,Seafood Chowder was devine and Spruce Goose Wafer with Bacon and..."

Sam Chan

"Great friendly café right next to the airport by the sea. Perfect location to watch the coming and going of aircraft and ferries crossing the..."

kitty fitton

"Great location with the beach across the road. Restaurant was modern, clean and busy with people. Generous with the bacon as it was ordered as a..."

Semesi

"Food and coffee were great and the views were simply..."

Rodney Elliott

"I was there on a Sunday before Xmas. It was full(as expected) and told to wait. After 10 mins we had our table. I have posted photos of the updated..."

Patta McCracken

"Such a perfect location to stop for a bite to eat before dropping someone to the airport without panicking about traffic and being late for a..."

Kirsty

"A must visit for everyone who comes to Wellington!! Lovely views and great atmosphere inside. Service was quick and friendly and the food was..."

Isabella Clague

"Lovely atmosphere in this place. The food is delicious. Would be great to have more vegetarian options, but what they do offer is quality. The..."

Pinder Kaur

"Beautiful kai and service. Super busy, but was seated quickly and food didn't have a wait. Coffee was fantastic. Highly..."

Sam Norton

"This is a busy cafe, great location near to the airport to get a bite to eat before travelling. Great service and coffee and the various selection of..."

Angela Halls

"Fast friendly service and had a fabulous burger and fries! Great view too..."

nigel saunders

"Casual Dinning across the road from Lyall Bay Beach, looking out to the ocean, people swimming, and dog friendly end of the beach. Can sit outside at..."

Di Wells

Meow

"An awesome music venue with a creative touch. Seen a good handful of music at this sweet place and has a name for itself around town for sure. 5..."

Kira Hundleby

"Loved every minute of it. The jazz band (the troubles) were amazing and the energy in the place was off the charts! So feed the cat, put down the..."

Hugh Carpenter

"Great venue! Awesome sound system and..."

Jackie Cederholm

"What an awesome bar. Staff are all friendly. Fantastic music Will go again when I am next in Wellington..."

Sharron Porter

"And the room kit provided is a beautiful gold..."

Ange Mostratos

"Favourite place in Wellington- by..."

Marisha Brown

"Best happy hour beers in..."

Jim Gargan

"Came along for my first gig in a while. Staff were lovely, bathrooms clean. Handy area of town for parking and for grabbing a bite..."

Alma

"A regular here. Meow is awesome. Always a great atmosphere and service is second to..."

Tristan “Capt” Neate

"Always nice ambience and good bands playing. The silent divide was there and we..."

Luthychan Linto

"Great live venue. Been going here for a few years now and every gig has been great. Seeing Frank Turner for the first time was awesome in a great..."

Giscarde Rousseau

"Great venue. Very intimate. Very..."

Evan Morgan

"What a wonderful venue. Great vibes, great sound, incredible staff. The cute guy that took my drink order didn't need to be told again when I went..."

Adele Cleverley

"Fantastic venue, small and intimate, attentive bar staff and solid..."

Jeff Weekes

"Enjoyable night listening to the author Ben Mcintyre talk about his book Colditz Prisoners of the Castle, a full house. Very good Cassels beer on..."

David Adams

"Great little venue for intimate gigs. Sound is surprisingly good, and the bar staff are fast and friendly. Can get stupidly hot in the crowd..."

Andy Satterthwaite

"This was a fun night out with friends while enjoying a few drinks and listening to traditional Balkan music. Conversation was difficult during the ..."

Nicole O'Connor

Plum Of Cuba

"Good service and relaxed ambience and food delicious :) am doing a pancake hunt throughout WELLINGTON to see where has the best pancakes. Buttermilk..."

Ola McKay

"My partner and I went here for lunch today. This cafe is a small but welcoming one. Nice outdoor seating area as well as an inside one.The..."

Alysha Bower

"All I can say is WOW! Amazing service from the minute we walked it, fast delivery on our food and it was sooo yum! Quality products used no thin..."

Jaymee O'Neill

"A few things were off the menu, and service a little slow (busy time), but the food was good. Waitress was friendly (and very cute too.)Had the..."

Steve Shipway

"Had heard about Plum so decided to give it a try and was thrilled with my decision! Was greeted with friendly welcome and seated immediately. All the..."

Vin 123

"We had an excellent brunch here last weekVery popularThe food was superbMy wife had the Big BreakfastMe the Grilled..."

Glenn Town

"A good overall cafe with all the usual brunch choices. I particularly liked my braised beef sandwich but in comparison the pan fried fish sandwich..."

Christian

"We’ve been here twice, once a month ago and then today for the brunch menu. Was reasonably busy but still managed to bags a table outside both..."

Maegan Kennedy

"Thanks for the unique rum! My friend and I were so tired after a long drive. We felt much better after the drinks and foods. And the location is..."

Yongshan Zhu

"Best Cafe in central Wellington for breakfast. Coffee is always good and the food is cooked well. I get the eggs bene with a side of hash browns and..."

Sharon Harvey

"This is one of the places to go if you want big delicious comfort brunch food.I had the veggie plumster. Everything on the plate was tasty and..."

Vogue Foodie

"Came here on a whim looking for a tasty brunch. The staff were friendly and attentive, we didn't have to wait for anything. The big cooked breakfast..."

Felicity

"Had brunch here with a friend, and immediately the staff were friendly and accommodating! I ate the classic pancakes and they were delicious, and the..."

Daisy Smith

"Service: Always goodQuality: Always top endValue: Average pricesWe have been here a few times and never had anything but a great..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Came here for a very late brunch. Got the delicious all day breakfast on small size. There was plenty! Certainly didn't feel like it was the small..."

Ange Robinson

"Came here for brunch with a friend, although we had a 15 minute wait it was well worth it. Ordered the vegetarian breakfast without hash browns (more..."

EsmeEats

"Thank you Plum staff for your patience with my wee one having a hangry meltdown today. It wouldve been great if the food was faster coming but the..."

Eating My Way Around

"Have been to this place quite often but not anymore ! I reckon its a nice place with nice food but the smoothie is way too expensive! This cafe has a..."

Lexie Vi

"A nice place with that Wellington-ish vibe. Good food, somewhat interesting coffee - was that hazelnut? Enjoyed the photo collection on the wall..."

Teri Ko

"A wee bit expensive but somewhere nice to visit if you feel like treating yourself. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, the service was great as the..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"Absolutely delicious food! I love coming here. Have had kumara hash cakes - definitely recommend! And pancakes are by far the best choice for..."

Meikura Williams

"The setting is simple but inviting. The service is excellent. My pancakes fluffy and delectable - fluffy pancakes are hard to find nowadays. His was..."

Sungsam7

"A very busy cafe in the heart of Cuba street. Good coffee and great food. The Blackboard Beef is one of the most tasty and memorable dishes I've had..."

Mathew George

"It is a nice enough place however not nice enough for me to go back. It's dark and narrow in there, the terrace appealed me more but it was..."

Ines

"I had the mini plumster which was good and still super filling. Hollandaise was great and rostis would receive 5/5 by themselves. Gluten free bread..."

Stacy Heyman

"Plum cafe down Cuba st is a perfect place to enjoy quality coffee and food. I had the kumara stack; it was great. The service is good and relaxed..."

Damon

"Had a lovely breakfast here. The service is fantastic. Effiicient and friendly. The menu interesting and the food really good. Another Wellington..."

Donald Tracey Murray

"I have been here three times now at different times of the day, each time the staff and the food were faultless!!! Buzzy vibe, probably not for a..."

Vontaine

"The fitout is frankly odd. Weird to the point of being distracting. Long thin Pravda-esque dimensions on a smaller scale, mirrored, black ceramic..."

Duncan Galletly

"The cafe was busy on a rainy Sunday morning but we were seated straight away and moved to a larger table when it became available. Chose Plum because..."

Simon

"Lovely warm cafe on Cuba, nice coffee but the food was delicious! Decadent pancakes sounded nice, looked nice but were surprisingly tasty. The..."

Christine

"I'll give these a guys pass on their pretty slow service, having to be prompted for both menus and food ordering it wasn't a great look. The service..."

James Ford

"Nestled down Cuba St is a Cafe with a great personality and ambience. I stopped for lunch on my Wellie trip. Loved the normal and mini sizes of some..."

Peter W

"My apple pie was really good, also the caramel slice with something... Supreme coffee is one of my favorites, always good. Friendly people, nice..."

Chris Vera

"Enjoyed it, definitely will go back. In the heart of the always bustling Cuba Mall. Had used the Entertainment Card and for the 2 for one deal a hot..."

Miss Persistant

"Read several good reviews and passed the door a few times before coming in. The entrance is nondescript and they open later than some early morning..."

Daniel Franks

"Woah Plum y'all stepped up! Caught up with some mates and the waitress was more than happy to help my friend who is gluten and lactose intolerant...."

Crumpet King

"Delicious pork belly (crispy and crackly on top, silky and tender underneath). We were blown away though by the beignets, freshly made and oozing..."

Sandra

"Very impressed. The waitress was extremely friendly and the pancakes were amazing. A little too small for someone with a big appetite like me, but..."

Chelsea Jennings

"Nice little joint on the heart of Cuba Street. Has a nice patio that flows onto the walkway of Cuba that is a great place to catch some rays and..."

Crissy

"Fantastic service. Delicious food. The steak was cooked just how I like it. A great place to eat in the hearth of the funky Cuba street. They also..."

A.M.

"The coffee was amazing and the service was excellent. Although It was a bit over priced. For example, I ordered a piece of caramel slice from the..."

Rebecca Dobbin

"Potato gnocchi with Kapiti blue cheese & toasted walnut cream. As a starter is was perfectly sized and the stunning flavour had me enraptured. That..."

Heneedsfood

"Simple but nice menu. Few tasty looking breakfast options. Kumara stack was decent and was served very quickly. We were served by two different..."

RaeRae

"Nice cafe, not long to wait for meals which taste pretty good. A little more range would be nice though. Efficient staff and relaxed atmosphere..."

Aimee R

"Nice environment with great feeds, have really put effort into different flavors and dips for snack food. All the snacks are also great..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"This place is absolutely brilliant! Loved the atmosphere and the food! The food was to die for! The service by the staff was exceptional, and I..."

Grace And Michael

"Went to Plum with my daughter (age 10) last weekend for a "girls" lunch and had such a lovely time, I had to do a review! I was really impressed..."

Melissa West

"Always good. Tasty food, good service. It is my favourite Cuba Quarter eaterie, with lots of action and street fashions. Good place to take visitors..."

Molly

"Had a great experience at Plum. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was great. We came after recommendations from several friends..."

Katherine

"We've been there twice as we're from out of town; once was brunch and once was dinner. Everything we had there was exceptionally good. The wait staff..."

Joel Hildebrandt

"We were trying to find somewhere to have dinner on a holiday weekend. After looking at a couple of menus we chose Plum. What an excellent choice..."

Rhys Thomas

"We stopped in for dinner in passing and it turned out to be a great decision. We both ordered steak and it came perfectly cooked. We both thought it..."

Des Shinnick

"We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience of Sunday lunch, sitting at the open tables at Plum Cafe, in the heart of Cuba Street, Wellington..."

Sue Luxford

"I went with a friend who's a regular Plum-goer. We ate there on Thursday night. I had the (apparently famous) pork belly. Beautiful..."

Rachel Prosser

"I went here today for lunch. They were really busy when I came in so I thought they would take quite some time to take my order. However, the service..."

Gabriel Veron

"My wife and I ate brunch here during our trip on the weekend. I had the eggs benedict with smoked salmon (Montreal). Not the best I've had, but..."

Kepa Tairua

"Had the Wellington on a Plate two course menu – I chose the smoked salmon entrée which was delicious. The pork belly main was also fantastic with..."

Kirsten G

"I had read reviews which made me go out of my way to ensure we went here for breakfast. I was so disappointed with the service and also the manner..."

Maggie Paul

"Went to the Sileni winemaker's degustation at Plum and the food was amazing! 6 courses, food all fantastic and well matched to the wines. The salmon..."

Cheryl Dickson

"We love Plum, the service is relaxed but helpful, very accommodating when we brought our young son with us for dinner. The food was fantastic, have..."

HRM

"While in Wellington for some RnR from CHCH, my husband and I happened upon Plum Cafe. It was very busy, being Labour Day, but we were shown a seat by..."

S Mouat

"Fantastic Wellington on a Plate Burger!This was a great experience as the Burger (accompanied by Chunky fries, Aioli & Tomato Sauce)..."

David Fenwick

"Just had Dinner there with large group (12) of friends. Nothings worse than incorrectly placed orders when your with a large group...Not this time!..."

Lucy

"Plum have been a part of the cuba St cafe scene for a number of years and during that time have always managed to turn out great food/wine matches..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Nice and cozy atmosphere. I like that the place is not too noisy as well. We had Nina cocktails. You can choose your own favorite perfume cocktail..."

PL V

"Cute little French styled Cafe. The brunch cocktails were definitely a highlight - was slightly gutted that we couldn't get the beignets which we..."

Crystal Take

"Always inviting with welcoming staff. I enjoy their coffee... strong smooth, but not overpowering... I opted for the chicken burger, which arrived..."

shelley malcolm berry

"Great place to stop in. Food was delicious but I wish there was more vegan/vegetarian options. What I did order was fantastic..."

Mike Thompson

"Love Café Plum. They make the best coffee in Wellington. The food is excellent, the vibe is chill, the couches are so comfortable and the service..."

Dan Ross

"I visited Wellington for 5 nights and spent a couple of hours each day drinking coffees, reading books and enjoying the sun. The coffee was amazing..."

Kelly

"Really high quality food and lovely cocktails. The service was incredible and we felt very well taken care of. Tia/teo? (had nice earrings) was our..."

Gecko Geckoson

"This was my first trip to Plum in years. I came in today to do a bit of remote work and meet with a friend. I was well rewarded with my choice. The..."

Greg Bodnar

"the fries are so good.If you like M's you must like theirs. I like the halloumi Berger , and my friend tell me the fry chicken berger tastes more..."

cui lu

"Excellent service, good food, great coffee. You even get the occasional birb taking shelter from the cold. Definitely one of the longer running and..."

Chris Rasmussen

"Plum is one of my favourite breakfast spots in Wellington. The eggs Benedict is fantastic and the location on Cuba street creates a great atmosphere...."

Emma Power

"Delicious food, drinks and friendly staff. Definitely I will be back..."

VALENTINA SILVA MUÑOZ

"Amazing little place for brunch! Delicious food, but the staff are really what makes it such a great venue. Especially the lady with the fringe- I..."

Siobhan Healy

"Lovely little place on Cuba. Charming atmosphere. Had a couple of lovely cocktails. Will definitely be back to try the..."

Heather Tran

"Cozy place, nice service. Good coffee dan there's fiah n chips for my..."

King Siswojo

"Simple looking, with an elegant feel... great food if you want a face snack or..."

Andy Erceg

"Funky little bar. Nice food, nice cocktails and decent whisky selection. Old school music or me in a good mood too..."

Cara Marshall

"Love the style and vibe. The avocado on sourdough toast, with the additon of a poached egg, was one of the best brunch meals I have had in a long..."

Joanne Coates-Reid

"Great and friendly team. Good food! Recommended..."

Valeriy Pobedinskiy

Floyd's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Took a detour to Island Bay (in WLG) and since we were hungry, we stumbled a neat little cafe called @floydscafe. They are a local cafe cantered in..."

Veeral Patel

"In deepest darkest Island Bay, between the strange car parking configuration, push chairs, boho chic residents and funky niche stores, is..."

RaeRae

"Me & my family enjoy eating here. Weve been here a few times. Nice family style meals. We tend to eat eggs benedict or the bushmens meal (savory..."

Foodie By Choice

"This is one of our local cafés in Island Bay and my review is an assemblage of multiple visits. Service can be patchy at busy times but is..."

Trevor Landers

"Floyd's is good. Good cabinet food range, they make a nice brew and the food menu is reasonably priced. I've tried the savoury mince on toast and it..."

The Food Snob

"Had a great late lunch at Floyds today. It was rather busy when we arrive but we were warmly greeted and promptly show a seat. Although busy the..."

Bradley Doughty

"Nice place. Foods are very good. ..."

Rosey Rich

"Stopped by for a sneaky coffee on my way to walk the dog. What better than fresh air, sun and a good strong hot coffee...actually it was the middle..."

Team Thomas

"Really cute cafe. Great staff, friendly and make great coffee. Great bake case. Nice open kitchen pumping out stellar food! Free wifi, we posted up..."

Britnee Harper

"A vaguely Kiwi goes fishing themed cafe - pale olive walls, orange plastic lampshades, pastel yellow, green and blue plastic chairs and pale wooden..."

Duncan Galletly

"This is almost a daily stop for me. Coffee is always good and I'm almost always swayed by the food on offer. The owners are friendly and are really..."

Jenjaroo

"Had a lovely experience here recently. Turned up with our dogs for a quick windy outside coffee. Was tying them up when a staff member came out and..."

M.Lou

"great homemade food and lovely coffee. love that everything in the cabinet is made on site and that bacon etc is from across the road from IB..."

Sonya Kooiman

"OH those are the Chocolate Frog guys! I wondered where I recognised them from!I've been here several times since I realised it had ceased..."

Fizzy B

"Quick visit while waiting for an appointment in the area on a Saturday afternoon. Had the chicken, mushroom & rice filo pastry for $5. Very..."

Angela Chin

"Now I know why the chocolate frog isn't so great any more because these guys have left and taken their great food to Floyd's! Yum food and a good..."

Ana Aukuso

"Amazing Food Great Sevice and the best Corn Fritters in..."

Nicole Devereux

"Great food, coffee and staff!! This is a wonderful transformation of a tired and run-down cafe....and thank goodness the kid pit has gone...."

BWG

"Return visit / review. I've been back loads of times over the past couple of years and still think they have the best coffee in town. Love the..."

Ben W

"Warm friendly service, delicious food and fair prices! I got potato cake benedict (PPH) perfectly poached eggs, hollandaise and flavorful..."

Naz

"Yummy food, decent portions and reasonably priced. Nice relaxed atmosphere, spacious cafe dont feel like you're bumping into others tables walking..."

Olivia White

"Amazing service from the lady who loves the vanilla risotto! It was delicious as was the double down w bacon!! Good coffee and yum chai latte. And..."

Tach Wendt

"I have been here for three times now. Always the food & coffee are consistently delicious. I would recommend to improve the front sitting area..."

Lilupa Karu

"Great food and service, and we were able to book a table for 6 in advance, which was great as many other places won't take bookings for..."

Ruth Hickey

"Great quality, well priced coffee and served with a friendly smile and some..."

David “Von” Garratt

"My go to coffee if I’m on the parade, love my regular oat mocha 😂, foods pretty good as well sausage rolls are great here!! Would 100% recommend..."

Ollie Pooley

"The best Big Breakfast in Wellington. New owners took over 2.5 years ago. Food is lovely but the big breakfast at $20 is so good. I have been..."

john dunphy

"Great cafe. Always come here when I want a coffee and am..."

Darren

"Nice coffee and my wife loves the Montreal as a..."

Liam Wang

"Great coffee brew and always arrives hot. In the time of Covid this cafe is a place I have seen doing their utmost to keep patrons safe. They check..."

deb zeb

"Great tasting food and large plate size. Highly recommend. Will return next time we are in..."

Richard Baddiley

"Great service and food, as well as coffee. Accessible by public transport, family friendly, even has a chalkboard to write on. Book early if you want..."

Manawatu Al

"Absolutely beautiful breakfast good value for money and generous portions will definitely be back next time in..."

lawrence needham

Raymond Robinson (Robby Robinson)

"Great hospitality. Food was generous and delicious. Highly recommend. Not a flash place, but aren’t non-flashly places the best..."

Kevin Chong

"Traditional food, cakes etc some at least baked on site. Like mum at her best . . Try the custard squares, if any left, scones are fresh 10.00 -..."

Raymond Moorhead

Centennial Coffee House

"Husband and I were there this morning, we each had poached eggs on toast and a flat white. Excellent eggs, excellent, fluffy toast (pre-buttered! Why..."

Jo

"Great atmosphere, very chilled and relaxing place to dine. I usually get big breakfasts from cafe’s, And I can confidently hands down say,..."

James Fame

"Love the food and coffee hereMy wife had the mince on toast and I had the big breakfast Will definitely come back It gets very busy..."

Tim 51

"Great place to go for breakfast. Consistant good food, friendly and welcoming staff. Very busy place with great coffee and the hot chocolate in my..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"On arrival the cabinet food looked very good. We went for items off the menu though, roast vege salad, pancakes and bubble and squeak. Minimal..."

CC

"🙌🙌🙌 These guys know how to do an Americano!!! It's now my go to coffee place in lyall Bay. Their cabinet food is quite inviting, I couldn't..."

Crumpet King

"Good was great and really good value.we had poached eggs and toast which where the best in town and only $9. My friend had a fancy version which we..."

Roisin King

"Very nice staff and accommodating. I asked for muesli and fruit which originally came in apple juice. Instead they put it in soy milk for me and made..."

Stacy Heyman

"Not a bad spot. Friendly staff especially for regulars. Coffee is ok, doesn't seem strong to me but not bad and would try it again. They have an..."

Team Thomas

"Food was great, coffee was great.. Service was ok I think it would have been a nicer visit for me if they had been a little more friendly when I..."

Amanda B

"Enjoyed my visit yesterday and would def. go back when I'm in the area. Good selection on the menu and at 11.10am on a Saturday, cabinets full with..."

Sally Lees

"What a find. Great place to grab a coffee on the way to Bunnings or chill out in quiet surroundings. Only tried the cabinet food to date, keen to try..."

Richard C

"Always reliable. Good value. Nice people. Keep going..."

Richard HW

"What a find!!!Anyone heading out to Lyall Bay should definately call in to The Centennial Coffee House....this cafe has such a relaxed easy..."

Melissa Moore

"I always appreciate somewhere that offers some different options than your stock standard brunch choices, so I had to leap at the chance to try the..."

Mitchell Bidois

"Called in today for an early lunch, the food was absolutely 💯 delicious! Fresh, heartly, beautifully presented, the staff were warm and friendly,..."

Sandra Kelly

"Great food, good atmosphere, very friendly staff Just a bit too long to wait for the food to arrive after..."

Jerry Prestidge

"Lovely little cafe with exceptional service, great food and very reasonable..."

Billiam James

"Good food which seemed to fit the theme. A shame they didn't have everything on the menu available to..."

Hayden O'Brien

"Cozy, relaxed spot not far from the beach. Handful of tables, a high bench, and a couple..."

Scott Novak

"Really nice place, great breakfast and coffee, kind staff and quick..."

Ollie Pooley

"A little pricey like most cafés but definitely worth it, had the buttermilk pancakes with bacon and banana. Absolutely recommend this place if..."

Giovanni Angélica

"Not a bad option, as the other cafes in the area are usually really..."

Neil Beckett

"Always great coffee at Centennial Coffee House. Today I had a coffee and Centennial’s version of Eggs Benedict with spinach instead of bread. The..."

Amanda Gray

"Slightly hidden from the beach, but well worth the 1-minute walk. Service was great, as was the food, and there's plenty of outdoor space. Since we..."

Greg Bodnar

"Great breakfast, been in New Zealand for 3 years in Wellington and no other cafe has beaten such a tasty full breakfast. Ingredients were superb..."

Subhashini Balasingham

"Amazing food, good place for kids with a very good selection of kids meals (Not just chips and nuggets) and toys and books, excellent atmosphere,..."

Eva Wilson

"Great coffee and food,the large flat white filled the hole in my back tooth ,but what there was ,was..."

David Ratherndall

"Thanks to the friendly staff who looked after our motorcycle group of 12 yesterday. The food and coffee were both great - the pies were a big hit,..."

Lyn Petersen

Cafe Classic

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always something new to try on the blackboard menu or cabinet and recently was Pad Thai. Perfect! Friendly, provide quick service and consistently a..."

Ash Drake

"I'm a regular to Cafe Classic and have been going there for at least 2 years now, often 3 times a week. The majority of my staff who work nearby also..."

Richard Samways

"I visit cafe classic 4/5 mornings a week and get a coffee and lunch from the cabinet, and have for the past 2 years. The team, and several daily..."

Erica Hamill

"I have missed this place. I don't work in town any more.I had the chance and went there the other day for breakfast.I ordered the most delicious..."

Michelle Gill

"A regular of Cafe Classic, I find the food delicious and the service superb. I've been coming here almost every morning for two years, and recommend..."

Davy Fogler

"Had lunch here with a small group of friends on recommendation from another friend. Overall we had a wonderful experience, the beautiful sun streamed..."

Amelia Boland

"Just want to say a huge thanks to Kim who leaves the cafe today. You will be sorely missed Kim, your service and coffees have been superb. But to the..."

Chrissy Edmunds

"This place is in a word FABULOUS!!! A relaxed atmosphere and the staff are outstanding!! Special thanks to Kim and Vanessa for always giving..."

Chrissy E

"Went for lunch today, in a word SUPERB! Great decor, friendly staff and fabulous tasting food. Will be going..."

Teresa McQuinlan

"First time ordering from here was today and on UberEats... honestly, THE BEST iced mocha I've ever had in my life, and the most amazing eggs benedict..."

Sarah Staladi

"Nice service. Coffee there is average. I ordered a regular size of long black and it turned out to be made by L'affare beans. It tasted good (not..."

Hanajan

"Definitely a classic visit! Enjoyed an "Classic Breakfast" with classic company! Great service, good coffee and tasty food. We all left feel and..."

Tim Noble

"REALLY nice place, two levels with lots of nooks and crannies to hide in and great light,. plus carpet so it's warm and quiet! Their counter food is..."

Geoff Infield

"Absolutely wonderful café. Chantal and her staff are a delight to deal with. Love the food and the coffee. The chicken salad is divine. I am a..."

Chrissy Edmunds

"Nice and quiet upstairs. I would come here again. I had a lovely iced..."

Mary-Jane Monaghan

"Didn't have decaf coffee onbtye day I visited but had a nice English Breakfast tea service was..."

John Duncan

"A good, solid cafe with plenty of seating and decent food. Their coffee is good, the menu has the usual stuff and a few interesting other items, and..."

CJD

"Service was great and the coffee and muffin I got were amazing. Wish it wasn't so far away from where I..."

Ønyx Fang

"Had our team chrissy lunch here. Fantastic food and wine, with a relaxing atmosphere. Recommend you give it a try..."

Glenda Main

"Lovely GF food. I tried the cheese scone and brunch cake and everything was fresh. I would suggest making GF signs more visible...."

Carolina Flora Diaz

"Great food. Was busy at the time. Took a while for them to serve the order even though we've pre-ordered our..."

Dave

"Good food, good coffee and good service. Hidden away so especially good if you prefer a quiet spot for..."

Polly Johnson

"Good selection of food and coffee is well made. Can be very noisey when busy because of all of the hard..."

Gerard Hermans

Relish For Food

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely little hidden gem on lambton quay, was hungry for a little snack and very happy to have found this place. I just got the soonish and cheese..."

Crackerjacker

"I haven’t had anything other than their Laksa but it is just so so yummy! Very tasty and generous serving for the price. The staff are lovely...."

Rachel Macdonald

"Quick bites when in wellington cbd, super duper friendly staff with always smiling faces. Have both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. I love the..."

Shaily Uppal

"Best ginger slice in Wellington! O my goodness I was definitely not expecting this and I had quite an amazing time demolishing this beautiful piece..."

Chuchueats

"Decent for a feed and on the wallet! They have a great can do attitude and are more than willing to make up a sandwich for you if they've just run..."

Crumpet King

"Relish is a great little place for a quick bite to eat. It is a simple little place with some prepared ready to eat Asian options. I had the red..."

Sam Jones

"Outstanding. Friendly service, great selection of food and has a good selection for allergies (I have an egg allergy and gluten intolerance). Had the..."

Team Thomas

"Relish is a little hole-in-the-wall cafe that you wouldn't necessarily spot from the main streets of Lambton Quay. If you do swing by that way..."

Medium_Rare

"Great place to get a jam packed sandwich or a mix of salads. My quick 'go to' lunch place. Favourite is a the egg salad and the bread his always..."

Miss Persistant

"Absolutely perfect poached eggs!! Served on perfectly toasted sourdough bread. Very good flat white and super fast service. And significantly cheaper..."

Brent Logan

"Love the team here! I often order catering from Relish and Aroha is an absolute dream to deal with - she always makes everything so, so easy! The Kai..."

Ari Johnson-perez

"Just had breakfast here this morning. Good food, service and price - pit about no hash browns! The service was great - as soon as we entered the..."

Sammy Goris

"Nice affordable options. Good & quick service. Can get a bit crowded when ordering at counter, & limited seating that fills up fast during lunchtime..."

Paula Evans

"Tough for me to only give 4 stars. This place makes the BEST sandwiches in Wellington, and is an absolute fav of mine for lunch. Unfortunately today..."

Chris Noldus

"Nice fresh food! Reasonable prices. Staff are..."

Mike & Nikki Popata

"Nice curry Laksa but the noodles a bit mushy and it needed more..."

Laurence Chiu

"The best cafe in Town. If u want to try the best laksa then u gotta be at this place. i bet no one can beat the taste. This place is very tidy and on..."

Vic Welly

"We used Relish for the first time, for an employee farewell at at our office yesterday. Everyone was very impressed! So many positive comments...."

Hollie Perkins

"Perfect eggs Benedict and the best latte I have had in a very long time. Fast, Friendly service. All at a great price. This will be my cafe of..."

Mandy B

The Botanist

81/100 (2079 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

"I decided to get lunch from The Botanist at Lyall Bay for my first visit. They are highly popular by foodies/locals in Welly and serve modern..."

Veeral Patel

"Our go to brunch spot in welly! Great food and always fast service...."

Zara Mortimer

"the vegan big breakfast is great, so are the pancakes. Definitely one of the best places for a vegan brunch. Is more on the expensive side but you..."

Hugh Parsons

"Delicious food! Had the banana blossom fish and chips which was awesome and very.. fish like.. which is good if you like fish! Also had a couple of..."

Kat Ford

"New to wellington and was looking for a vegetarian place with lods of options desperately when my friend took me to The Botanist and trying their..."

Happy

"Big vegan ups to my new neighbourhood fave! Just wish I'd tried it earlier! Delish food in a lovely relaxed place. Great kids options too, mine..."

Eating My Way Around

"Had the most delicious brunch here! The food was amazing! Not usually a sweet brekkie person but the pancakes were sooo good and also got a side of..."

Lizzie

"I always thought vegetarian food was the reserve of sad hippies who chomped on boiled cabbage and mung beans. We actually popped into The Botanist..."

William SMITH

"Popped in here for a beer after spending the afternoon at the beach across the road, and what a gem! They had a great selection of local craft beers..."

Maddie Jones

"I’ve been here a few times and and always enjoyed the consistently delicious food and great beer, and the chocolate Kahlua dessert is to die for!..."

Mary Jane Thomas

"So great to have another vegetarian restaurant! Interesting menu, lots of variety. Great flavours. The spring roll is a favourite, as are the..."

Em

"Love this place and come all the time! Amazing gluten free/veggie & vegan options. Definitely recommend these pictured, especially the ‘hash’ and..."

Celiac Teen

"It is a hidden gem, nestled just in front of the beach, offering breath-taking views of the ocean. Whether you're a local looking for a peaceful spot..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"The food was outstanding! Vegetarian and filling breakfast platter (the Lyall I think). The place was esthetically pleasing with plenty of room and..."

Josh

"Amazing place for vegetarian food! They have a huge menu range, good coffee and extremely yummy food! Fantastic place to grab coffee, cake, cocktails..."

Kirstie Hamilton

"Never thought I’d be reviewing a vegetarian restaurant but I’m more than happy to review T H E TASTIEST vegetarian meal I’ve ever had. Dining..."

Ashleigh Carlyle

"Great coffee... aromas of molasses. Big Lyall came with eggs, spinach, black beans, tomatoes, vege sausage, hash brown, and jalapeñoe poppers...."

Cherie King

"We were a party of six plus a dog and we had a feast. Their vegetarian dishes are very well presented and absolutely delicious 😋. Excellent vibe,..."

Davide Baj

"Their burger competition entry is AWESOME. the crunchy duck wonton on top was really tasty. The bum was like a Chinese bao. So interesting and..."

Kaha Wahine

"I had the pancakes and they were perfect. Took the fussy MIL and she loved the place. Dog friendly indoor and outdoor which was great for us after a..."

Glyn Alcock

"My husband and I had an early dinner before a flight. Delicious as usual. Service was great, and quite fast, which suited us. My husband had the..."

Jane Chapman

"A gorgeous place. Only regret, not coming here when I was plant based. Great staff, great food and atmosphere. Loved the decor. Very relaxing,..."

Light Begets Light

"Cute cafe with an excellent menu of interesting, varied vegan & vegetarian plates. We came on a quiet Tuesday morning. The light and plant filled..."

Shay Zhang

"This is one of our favourite restaurants of all time. Everytime we go, whether it's brunch or dinner the food is to die for! There's always something..."

William Dragicevic

"Full vegan restaurant that doesn’t taste like vegan! I could go vegan forever if anyone could serve their menu everyday. Very creative combination..."

Olivia Victorius

"Me and my Mrs had a great time here. It was cold and windy outside and one of the staff noticed we were feeling cold and they let us in and gave us..."

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