The best Bagels in Wellington | Sluurpy updated in April

Best Ugly Bagels

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"The taste and texture is so unique that makes me WOW. The staff are passionate and the environment is vintage, I hope they can expand the customer..."

Vicky Yiu

"A very fun place to eat! Recommend getting the King Salmon. The only problem is that there isn't a lot of seating but its a very good quick..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"The most buttery delicious bagels, such a favourite brunch snack option..."

Rachel Lee

"Absolutely delicious bagels for brunch! Highly recommend trying their king salmon. Loved the condiments provided too. A must try if you're in..."

Jasmine Cheah

"Awesome atmosphere and great team working there. The bagels are just little gems, perfectly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Highly..."

Nadia

"FALSE ADVERTISING... I'll let the Standard marmite and cheese and a 'King Kong' speak for themselves. All you need to know is they're not that ugly..."

Crumpet King

"This place is so cosy and the fact that you can see what’s happening in the kitchen makes you feel like the food is prepared with great care and..."

Ronia Ibrahim

"Super yum just as good as the one in Auckland. We got the white rabbit and the jam, so tasty! The lemon and fennel olive oil made the bagel so full..."

Lucy

"Iced maple is a must! The meals seem small but is really filling. The king salmon is my personal favourite. Always very fresh with the perfect..."

Alex Von Lanthen

"*This is a shout out to the Wellington airport branchSo glad we discovered this gem at the airport!! Was well impressed with the..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Was really good! Ingredients were all organic and fresh. Had the simple bacon and egg bagel. Bagels put in woodfire till crispy. Really loved it!..."

James Ong

"Quick easy food when waiting for a flight . Salmon and cream cheese with capers is the best so far. One of the better offerings at airport. Not a..."

Steve Hall

"Visiting Wellington for the weekend and got recommended to visit Best Ugly. I already love the Auckland spot so I figured Wellington would not..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"One of my fave places in Auckland so I had to check out the one in Welly. Same cool vibe, staff and bagels ✊🏾 My fave, Yodi and his fave..."

Sungsam7

"The bagels here are definitely not ugly! Best Ugly Bagels was just down the street from my hotel so two days in a row, I walked down in the morning..."

Lisa Yang

"Not so ugly after all!! First time trying Best Ugly Bagels and got the Boss Hog. Was absolutely delicious, the bagel coated with sesame seeds and the..."

Maggie Cheung

"The vibes here are amazing! I actually love coming to Best Ugly for their service. I love the KoKo bagel and the PBJ bagel! It is soooo..."

Sheryl

"Winner coffee and bagels. What else is there to say. Everything is so fresh and tasty! The salmon is beautiful and I highly recommend it although the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Friendly staff in a nice setting. I ordered the plain sesame bagel with zany zeus organic cream cheese. pretty good value for $5, and the spread of..."

Estelle Tai

"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5The Best Ugly serve freshly made and toasted bagels with a variety of options to cater to different eating requirements...."

The Hunger Trail

"Absolutely delicious bagels. Great selection. Excellent interior/fit out and very clean. Service is prompt and friendly. Ideal place for lunch. Well..."

The Food Snob

"Fantastic bagels and pretty good range of options on the menu! And they are generous on the avo which is a bonus! So yum that I had to go back again..."

Megha Dogra

"We were regular visitors to the City Works depot store in Auckland, so super pleased when they opened in Wellington. The look and feel is in keeping..."

Mel

"You can really tell that they make their own bagels. Fast and friendly service. The breakfast one was hands down my favorite. Idk how they made the..."

Bea Nguyen

"Recommendations of just how good these bagels are should not be ignored. I am a huge fan. They are now at the airport too and make the flight into..."

Free Trade Winds

"New to try bagel with salmon other than sweet jam or butter! So surprised by abundant flavor of this yummy bagel! Salmon is really fresh, bagel is..."

Yue Yan

"Absolutely in looooove with this place! Not only amazing bagels, good prices, AND good coffee. Not to mention friendly staff. What more could you..."

Celene Aitchison

"The Best Bagels we've had EVER!!!Huge call, but they even beat the ones we've had in NYC!Absolutely loved the theatre of watching..."

TheFatCouple

"Had the T.A.B and White rabbit and they were both really delicious. The service is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is great. you can watch them..."

Julia TVM

"Came in for a quick lunch bite. I chose the Bacon/Avo/Tomato one and my partner went with a Chicken with curry mayo(one of the specials). Friendly..."

Simon Kearsley

"This is no bagel maven in Soho, but it's a busy, noisy, active space with good array of bagels.Peanut butter and jelly delicious. The jam &..."

Peter White

"Friendly staff, great service, and awesome place. Had the salmon bagel and man, it was heaven. I really enjoyed the way they call out..."

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"Been here twice since it opened and they make the best bagels! So far, I've tried the white rabbit, yodi, and tuna melt and they were all very..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Delightful authentic New York style bagels, tucked away in the heart of Wellington.Equipped with a rustic wood fired oven, and real New..."

Benji Glaser

"Awesome bagels and fabulous coffee are the hallmarks of this cafe. Interestingly the bagels are wood oven fired, resulting in a beautifully..."

LWS

"Fantastic bagels. Inventive, fun ideas. The iced maple is also an absolute winner. Definitely a go-to if you want to grab some food to go. Friendly..."

Josh

"I really like this place for a quick snack. Really tasty bagels with toppings.There's not much room for seating, and the music can be quite..."

Harry Chapman

"It's exciting to finally have Best Ugly bagels in Wellington. I've had their bagels before when visiting Auckland and the Wellington location is..."

Avery

"Delicious bagels with a positive and environment atmosphere. Although I prefer a simple cream cheese and jam bagel there are a variety of different..."

Niamh Thomson

"New Yorker here. I’ve been to plenty of bagel places outside of NYC (the epicenter of bagels) that have simply failed to meet the minimum..."

James Mielke

"My 1st experience was great, excellent service, beautiful food and the atmosphere was on point. It can be hard to find on a vehicle because of the..."

Stephen Heka

"Small nook of a place right in the middle of the city. The staff are enthusiastic and positive, always a great vibe in here! Simple and delicious..."

Jade Anastasia Cocurullo

"Expensive but nice! Love best ugly for a quick, yet satisfying feed. Great staff who’ll have your coffee cupped and your bagel boxed in a blink of..."

Isabella Clague

"Very unique place. Nice bagels and chance to see the preparation of the product. Still the bagels are a bit too dense and the salty ones a bit..."

Giulio Toscani

"Got the salmon bagel; toppings were awesome, the bagel was … not a bagel imo lol but was fine (it was too much like bread and not as firm as a NYC..."

Sarah Murray

"Great atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff. Well priced and not to mention the food is amazing. Lots of options including vegetarian and vegan..."

Tyler Douglas Mudgway

"Was stoked to check this place out, had a great vibe and is clearly popular. Heaps of options on the menu and stockists of the best mustard (old..."

Chris Price (Pricey)

"Superb Bagels and amazing coffee! Fresh & fast! Wonderful brekkie option early in Te..."

MannavS

"Amazing food, amazing quality, incredible coffee. Most efficient kitchen i’ve seen in a very long time, everyone working deserves an award. Would..."

Hollie Lowry

"Great for a quick bite! The bagels are made in-house, right in front of you. There is only one variety of bagel (everything?) And it's good! There..."

Nicole Down

"Incredible, fresh bagels with a wide variety of topping options. Very cool atmosphere with approachable staff and good music. Well priced, especially..."

Heather McPherson

"So awesome! I’ve never been to a bagel shop like this one. Fully open kitchen so you get to see how they make the bagels. And a fully operational..."

Cody Mathison

"Delicious! I've been missing authentic bagels. Friendly, lovely stop :) highly recommend. Really good coffee as well, cheap combo deal. No extra for..."

Nicole Hecht

"Best gluten free bagels I've ever had and I've given them four stars based on this alone. However, it is quite expensive as a single bagel with some..."

Tanya Zouev

"Amazing coffee, amazing music! I loved the energy of the staff and the food was delicious as well. (not to mentiom the speed) Will be..."

jeff jimmy

"It's pretty hard to find good bagels in New Zealand so I was pretty happy to have stumbled across this place last night. It was closed but as soon as..."

Michael Davidson

Chocolate Fish Cafe

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"Awesome outdoor seating. Went here with some work colleagues and it was a bit windy but you can’t beat the nice views. Service was really..."

JamesNZ

"super blown away by this cafe. it was our first time going there & it was packed with people due to the beautiful weather, yet the service was still..."

Hannah Vaughan

"Dinky little cafe out by the seaside. Space is rather limited but that is in no way a reflection on the great food and service the provide here...."

Mareko Panapa

"Came here for a late brunch and it was very busy The staff are very friendly and we took our dog as well as we were eating outside.Dog..."

Tim 51

"We make the drive out to Chocolate Fish often as its just the most beautiful location and the plentiful outdoor seating really makes the most of it...."

Portia Lancaster

"Went here on a busy Sunday lunchtime and the service was fantastic. Good parking space available too.The man behind the counter was really..."

Seeessjay

"I came in today and ordered coco pops for my 5 year old (and can I say genius move to put that at the top of the kids menu, once she heard coco pops..."

Rachel

"Love coming to the chocolate fish knowing the gluten free food is both safe and delicious 😋💞 Great service and plenty of great gf options...."

Celiac Teen

"Location is outstanding! service was great! it was worth the drivepro tip: make sure you order their hot chocolates, as they are..."

Sheryl

"Great ambience, the outdoor area was great, lots of heaters pillows and lights, nice and tidy too! Had the seafood chowder which was amazing, was..."

Karvah McClellan

"if you love eating fresh food while enjoying the sun and have the kids playing around safely while you enjoy your cuppa, do check this place out. the..."

R-Dee Roche

"Easily the most unique location and set-up I’ve seen in Wellington. And the food is so fresh it makes it even better. We had a Green Colada..."

Tanya Engineer

"Excellent location, great menu with friendly efficient staff. Well cooked beef burger and coffee, great place to chilli on a hot day with sea views..."

Flavourhunterr

"I'd been going to the cafe since it was based at Scorching Bay, but it'd been a few years since I'd been, so was pleasantly surprised to find it was..."

Angel He

"Great if your into seafood unfortunately I am not so I got a burger and that was great , great service. Love tht you can sit outside across the..."

Foodie Fables

"We had a late lunch at chocolate fish and realised after ordering that we were running late for our plane. The chef quickly cooked our order and we..."

Megha Dogra

"I also went there yesterday and got a Bacon & Egg flash sammy and must say it's the best sandwich I've had. So flavorsome and the bread/bacon was..."

Timothy Lam

"Love this place! Pet and children friendly. Always my go to summer cafe.Great atmosphere with no distractions except the amazing views of..."

Sovy Taing

"The food, staff, location and atmosphere are awesome. This is a great spot to stop on a weekend walk or ride. Although they are often really busy, i..."

Fern

"Delicious menu! I always head here to get my fix of whitebait fritters when im craving them in the off season. Yum! Very cool location right near the..."

Greer Whiting

"Spent a heavenly lunch time at Chocolate Fish recently on a shocking Wellington Day. Our meals were out of this world - Beef Burger was the best..."

Annette Coughlan

"This place doesn't only have good food but is an awesome experience of the Wellington summers. The comfortable relaxed seating overlooking the ocean..."

Jassleen Narula

"Iconic place. The owners still work there and probably the most hard working. When they moved from previous spot to the current location they..."

Jimon007

"The service was unbelievably fast. The food was fantastic. I had the whitebait fritter and salad. My wife had the fish of the day in a sandwich. Both..."

Ian De Terte

"I always enjoy my meals here, just like I enjoy the atmosphere and the service. But today was different:I ordered the grilled fish with..."

Helen Neni Dobson

"Without a doubt, best sandwiches. Made as soon as you order it so it's made fresh! Personally I didn't like my berry smoothie but my friend enjoyed..."

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"Great place n I guess it is Wellington on a plate. Awesome views and very relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking to just chill or read a book in the..."

Rohit Kumar

"Love this place! Great relaxed vibe, yummy food and coffee. Awesome weekend spot and great for the family with good indoor and outdoor seating..."

Eating My Way Around

"One of the best places in Wellington on a nice day! Love that you can see the chefs cooking fresh fish and meat on the BBQ out the front. Great range..."

Catherine

"Another enjoyable lunch at Chocolate Fish. On a fine day, a great family location, service is always friendly and food is more creative and tasty..."

Stefan Thieu

"Really great friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. Food was delicious and they were extremely accommodating of our coeliac daughter. It's a rare..."

Bonnie Emma

"We came as a group of 5 adults and 7 children on a sunny winter morning. The kids were all kept busy on bikes and a playhouse which left us enjoy..."

Jenjaroo

"Best place to come and chill. Love the vibe. Love that it's right by the ocean so peaceful watching the waves 😄 staff are so friendly too..."

Emma Taylor

"Great place to grab a bite out of the "city" or on your way to the airport. Fresh and simple food, awesome playground for kids and family during..."

Brainless Foodie

"Very nice food, delicious drinks and I certainly reccomend the chocolate fish shake. Would certainly visit another time and reccomend to..."

Jasonbr67

"Absolutely amazing. The ride to the cafe was beautiful with such beautiful scenery. It was really packed when we arrived but we managed to grab a..."

Jess

"Stopped by here today on our way for a nice drive around the bays.Wow, where to begin.A great selection of food choices on the menu, and..."

Adam K

"Expectations were high given the Zomato score and boy, I was NOT disappointed at all. In any aspect! We placed our order with the friendly man behind..."

Rhiannon At Large

"The staff were really nice upon entry, I was starvin so ordered a cacao almond smoothie which came out within seconds - must've been pre made - and..."

Stacy Heyman

"This really is a kid's paradise and a fantastic venue for the family. The coffee is good and the cabinet food is very good; however, the a la carte..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Great food, and the relaxed and fantastic use of the outdoors to capitalise on ocean views and the sunshine make it a fabulous place to drop in on...."

Stephen Harrison

"Only stopped in for a chai while out for a drive and I instantly liked the vibe of the place. They have a rather large floor space, a nice selection..."

Rhodri Williams

"Today was probably one of the best day to go and chill there, as I was told to go for a great number of times. First of all the location is..."

Ines

"This really is my favourite place to eat in Wellington. Great staff, consistently amazing food, who would have thought sandwiches could be so so..."

Food Mm

"Lovely restaurant for children, funky seats and ride on toys galore. We dined on a Saturday and it was very busy. Our waitress provide us with a..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"First visit here and was already quite busy. We found a seat in the heated courtyard which was nice. Ordered the fish of the day sandwich, crayfish..."

Kklovestoeat

"This you must visit if you are in the Miramar area on a nice sunny day. Unpretentious and great tasting food with a smile. During lunchtime they do..."

Kishore Mitra

"Came in today for lunch - really great food and friendly staff. All menu items looked yummy so was a hard choice. Had the chickpea salad with..."

Mueslilo

"Love calling in here to bring my overseas visitors, on the way to the airport. They just love it and impressed by the tasty food selection. Heaps to..."

Miss Persistant

"Favourite place to eat in Wellington bar-none. Real kiwi feel, massive outdoor area overlooking the harbour with bean bags, tables and chairs galore..."

James Ford

"On a weekday in summer, when the sky is deep blue and the harbour is beautiful, Chocolate Fish is one of the nicest spots in Wellington. Like a..."

Duncan Galletly

"Lovely cafe with an amazing menu in a cool location. Love the view and the fact that it is probably the most kid friendly place in town (so many..."

Katherine MacGregor

"A spot to take your visiting relatives or to sneak out to on a work day when school is in. The food is good, if I think a tad overpriced,..."

Ian Apperley

"Good food, good coffee. They do one hell of a bacon and egg sandwich. Great atmosphere and absolutely brilliant for and with kids, great wee..."

Team Thomas

"A Wellington institution! Have had a number of things off the menu and love the seafood sammies. Date scones are some of the best in Wellington!..."

RaeRae

"An absolute classic Wellingtonian cafe! This place knows how to do great..."

Humbleluxury

"I'm a regular here with friends - almost every weekend we'll be there, often with a baby, toddler, and pre-teen in tow. It's both unique,..."

Rachel Prosser

"By far my favourite little spot in Wellington. Without fail every time we go we are greeted by the owners, if it's a chilly day they offer blankets..."

Holly

"We went back to the Chocolate Fish today on a whim... hadn't been there for more than a year. A gorgeous, sunny day in the Capital and they were..."

Pamela Cronin

"Location, what a view on most days and what a pleasant cafe all round.Great tasty food. The chefs obviously know all about the importance of not..."

Maarten Groen

"Had a fantastic time at the Chocolate Fish on the weekend, we managed to snaffle a couple of the bean bags out the front (very rare) and enjoyed a..."

DebHead

"I can't decide whether I prefer the mussel fritter sandwich or the crayfish fritter sandwich, luckily my companion is a true gentleman and was..."

Lee Taylor

"This cafe has recently moved to Shelly Bay and now offers a limited, but good, menu. Great corn fritters! Hot food is cooked to order on a bbq. Child..."

Cafe Expert

"Great food and great service. Good selection of Gluten Free options..."

Al Jackson

"Great location basic but well executed menu kids and dog friendly outdoors setting with great views over wellington. Add in their cherry staff and..."

Patrick Pilcher

"how do i love thee, let me count the ways ... i love to loll on a beanbag looking out to sea with a latte in one hand and a giant brown sugar..."

Kai Luv

"This is another story of how losing your way takes you places. I was looking to head to Miramir and a wrong exit at a roundabout brought me to this..."

Aditya Nair

"Food here was so good we had to come back the next day! The whitebait fritter sandwich and tomato soup is a must try! We also had the black pudding..."

Tan Yan Ni

"The Flash Sammies were really good - got the White Bait and Crayfish. The 3B burger was "one of the best burgers I've had in awhile" - said my friend..."

Eileen Lui

"One of the homeliest and most comfortable cafes in Wellington!! All the staff are all incredibly lovely. These guys know how to do Kiwi well. Highly..."

Isabella Clague

"It's great to visit on a sunny day with your young child during the weekend. Keep in mind that parking might be a bit challenging due to the large..."

Wonmok Choi

"OMG! This place is amazing, from the views, to the food and drinks. I was blown away (literally… it was so windy) I definitely recommend sitting..."

Adella H

"I'm a big fan of this place. The standard fancy fish sandwich is lovely, the potato cake is fluffy on the inside and crisp on the out. My partner..."

Jo Jo

"Warm friendly and patient service. Outstanding paua, bacon and black pudding burger. Banana a date smoothie (dairy free, vegan) was delicious. ..."

Andy York

"Great Mocha, open steak sandwich was just awesomeness.. the chef had the steak to perfection. Staff were wonderful and the owner was soo..."

The Wolf

"A great little place to get a meal away from the busy centre of Wellington. We had breakfast here on the way to Weta Workshop and enjoyed it..."

Patrick Haesler

"Very close to Camp Wellington where we stayed last month. It was recommended we visit and have a taste of what they have on the menu. Didn't..."

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