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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

Chow Tory Street

82/100 (8166 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"Had dinner here here in September. Awesome staff and waiter/waitress. So many good options - just a little pricey :)..."

JamesNZ

"Friendly staff and excellent range of dish choices. Would definitely go..."

Crystal

"Always fast efficient service and wonderful..."

Maree Johnson

"Delicious food a drink, can be a bit of a wait to get a table especially on nights where they are offering deals. Bao buns are very good, especially..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"Good service, nice atmosphere, yummy food and perfect place for a date. We came here on a Tuesday night, where they were doing a 2 for 1 deal on any..."

Gabby

"LOVE LOVE LOVE CHOW The food is always hot and fresh, flavorful and well presented, Wellington does have a lot of diversity in the eateries..."

Hilary Longshore

"I order delivery from Food Ninja, the food arrive in hot and delicious. My favorite food was Cross-cut beef rib, the taste is always satisfying. I..."

Charles

"The food is nice enough but overpriced for what you get. Definitely go on a Monday where you can get 2 for 1 dishes. Also they never change up their..."

Steff.ho

"Very busy the night I visited but service was good and fast. Tried a few vegan plates, all yummy and filling. Washed down with a lovely mocktail. A..."

Eating My Way Around

"I do find their prices a little expensive but they do have quite a few deals you can get each day of the week. I tend to go on Monday’s and get 2..."

Crackerjacker

"Nice food, nice staff, nice place, nice atmosphere. This is a go to restaurant for us and it always delivers a great night. Will definitely be..."

Dave

"Great ambience. Prompt friendly and personable service meets Asian fusion craft beers and cocktails. Booked online. Seated immediately. Not a place..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Its an asian fusion restaurent with a good variety in food, drinks and desserts. We preferred to 'd lunch here to avoid the dinner madness(friday)...."

Vivek

"Food is amazing here, loved the coconut rice and rich creamy duck curry. Would come again but a bit of a downer due to the 2hr seating restriction...."

N Simadri

"Love Chow!! Recently we ordered Chow with delivery and on a 2 for 1 Monday I was expecting and happy to wait the 50min wait time. 30mins later our..."

Hev

"I was lucky enough to try Chow on a Monday night, their weekly special makes the place exceptionally busy. Ordered a mixture of tapas, all..."

Lisa

"Arrived to Wellington late at night and had dinner at Chow. Everything was perfect. I ordered the Salmon Parcel with a side dish of seasonal..."

Caline

"Absolutely love the food and the service and that I can get it delivered at home when I can’t go in! Chow has been around for many years and has..."

Nicole Rutherford

"Nice food and good range of choice on the menu. Service was a bit of a let down though. The staff were absolutely lovely, but it was slow, one of our..."

Haley

"Love the weekly 2 for 1 specials. Menu has a good variety and caters to dietary requirements. Have to get more than one dish to make a meal out of it..."

Seeessjay

"Good place. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating (valuable of you’ve never dined here before), the atmosphere is fun and lively with the..."

Heidi Chapman

"On the first night on our recent visit to Wellington I manoeuvred us to Chow for dinner, and I’m so glad I did. The modern Asian menu is designed..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"I love 'Chow'. A lovely Fusion Restaurant what we used to visit frequently years ago till we moved away from Wellington. Recently we visited and..."

Little Borneo Girl

"One of my favorite places for a light lunch after shopping or for dinner and cocktails with friends! Have been there multiple times and I’ve been..."

Jenna

"This is my 4th time at Chow and obviously I'm always keen for more! The service is wonderful and inviting. The food is superior especially on Monday..."

Hannah.milne11

"If you're in Wellington on a weekend be sure to check this place out! With 2-for-1 cocktails on a Saturday and an incredibly reasonable $25 set lunch..."

Ali White

"Awesome atmosphere, perfect place for a date or just a meal.Portions are quite small so it pays to get a few dishes to share and to eat quickly as..."

BeasT LeathafacE

"Chow was cool, it had a modern design and nice friendly service. The menu was really unique and there was something for anyone. We made the mistake..."

Alana McConnell

"Came here after eyeing up this place for years. It was packed so booking is a must!Our waitress was super friendly and informative, she asked if..."

Aimee R

"Cute dining, nice atmosphere and quality food! A bit spicy for me but the food was yum! Great flavours overall and good service ! Thanks for a good..."

Chuchueats

"The customer service was AMAZING, all staff members were friendly, my partner and I came half an hour early bc our movie had finished and we had time..."

Angie Liu

"I love going to chow! The tiger prawns and rose buds are my favourites but everything on their menu is yum. Everything is so flavoursome. And the..."

Hayley Wano

"Dined here for dinner - ordered Vietnamese spring roll, asian green, red duck curry, deep fried tofu, seared tuna and couple of..."

TinaS

"Chow's menu has some tasty treats, and the cocktails are fantastic. The curries are super tasty and the ingredients are good quality. My only..."

The Food Snob

"I've had takeout from here twice, the first time I had the duck lettuce cups and the chicken satay. The satay were great but the duck was minced - I..."

Pamela Mansell

"My son and I tried their $25 lunch deal and it was quite good. I chose Malaysian Style Prime Angus Beef Satay and Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, and..."

DrJ G

"We really enjoyed our dinner. We ordered pekin duck, pumpkin fritters, yellow chicken curry, chicken salad, udon noodles and jasmin rice. My..."

Monty88

"Loved this place! So many options of food to choose from and reasonably priced as well. I orders the pumpkin and cashew fritters with rice, and oh my..."

Daisy Smith

"This place serves great fusion food -fresh, tasty, and well-presented. But as I do found these dishes are more on the "conservative" side and lacks..."

Christian

"We came here for lunch and it was divine. Everything we tried was so good but the highlight was the grilled salmon parcels. The staff are so friendly..."

Meg McGimpsey

"The chicken noodle soup is comfort in a bowl. The red curry adds a kick to fire up the insides and clear up the head. Perfect for the day following..."

Hungusmcfatty

"Went in at long last with a group of friends to see if it was as good as normal chow and it was!Made a reservation for six but adjusted for..."

Mana

"I love chow!! Been here many times and the food is always fresh and tasty with lots of flavour. Would recommend the fresh rice paper..."

Charlie

"Great place for lunch with awesome food, always nice service. Great variety of food on the menu. Mondays 2 for 1 are almost a weekly treat when you..."

Brainless Foodie

"Very nice food and drink, the udon noodles, crispy chicken and the many drinks are delicious! Would return and I highly reccomend! ..."

Jasonbr67

"My workmates and I decided to have lunch at Chow one Monday. Every Monday its the Two-for-One specials and I highly recommend this place to anyone..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Saturday nights are very tasty buy one get one cocktails. It's kind of a steal. The staff is pretty great, and the food is nice. Definitely pop in,..."

Mallory

"Had lunch here on a 2 for 1 Saturday. couldn't fault the service, staff members knew what they were doing, food was amazing, a bit small in..."

Rosie

"Best place for a bit of dinner! On Mondays (2 for 1 food) and Saturday (2 for 1 cocktails) the value for money is awesome and service is always fast...."

Andrea Gregor

"Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere open late for a late night dinner staff great amd attentive. Reasonably priced and the currys and..."

Katis_32

"Amazing place to eat and atmosphere to be apart of! Food was delicious... went with three of us and the sharing plates were perfect. Very long wait..."

Cam Gray

"amazing food and amazingly yum cocktails! love the 2 for 1 deal as well. also, so happy with how quick the food & service was considering the entire..."

Bean XO

"amazing!!! best cocktail of my life - vodka, passion fruit, bitters, ginger beer and something else, so so so good! I also shared the blue cheese..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I AM BACK :)So - Chow had been hyped up a lot by my work mates so last week when I was in town for business, we decide to go to Chow for..."

Pankaj Kini

"Had a good food there. Plenty for everybody was decent price too and the service was really fast. Would probably go back on some occasions to try..."

Ines

"Went to Chow for the first time with my sister for lunch on Saturday. We both had the $25 lunch set with a drink, 2 dishes plus a rice each. We..."

Maggie Cheung

"I love CHOW.The freshest of ingredients and teh most efficient of service combine to make it a winner in my books.Sharing the..."

Philip Reeve

"I always make sure I come to chow whenever I'm in Wellington. Consistently delicious & such a good range of options - and there's vege & gluten free,..."

Michele

"We left Chow wondering why we haven't been going regularly. We had the set lunch menu and loved all of our selections which were- Five..."

Muffin Mum

"Good quality food fresh and tasty. Restaurant was busy and service a bit slow. Prices a bit on the high side. Modern contemporary vibe. A good..."

Julian.paxton

"Decided to try this place out for dinner last night. As it was a Monday with the 2 for 1 deal it was packed but wait for a table wasn't too long...."

Georgia Stewart

"So, being Chinese, Asian fusion is always an interesting choice for me: many places charge exorbitant prices for small dishes which you would find..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Been coming here for years now and quite frankly I'm getting bored now - the blue cheese and peanut wontons used to excite me but 5 years on its..."

Miss Persistant

"Chow is delicious! I have always had delicious food when I visit and the staff are really lovely. As a visitor to NZ, I ate there alone today and..."

Shannon Fox

"great food & atmosphere. Went on a two for one night with colleagues. Great cocktails & my fave dish was probably their summer rolls - divine! Only..."

Trina Trina Trina

"The food is very nice and tasty and also the cocktails are pretty good, got to love the buy one get one free deal you have. Went there for a work..."

Nirvanamajid94

"My 2nd visit to Chow & just as good as the first. Stopped in for a quick bite to eat & tried the prawn dumplings, edamame & struck the 2-4-1 cocktail..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"The curry is a favourite, love sharing the dishes and on Saturdays we have 2 for 1 cocktails. Efficient staff and quite a busy place. Superb..."

Food Mm

"Awesome environment and great food. Cheap cocktails in the heart of Saturday night. Very impressed by the staff member who goes by the name of Cohen..."

Dale Gauld

"Absolutely amazing! We arrived late Saturday night as a group for 2 for 1 cocktails and a small bite to eat. The hazelnut sour cocktail is one of the..."

Brooke568

"I LOVE chow! Not only is everything delicious - especially jungle curry, salt and pepper squid and Vietnamese rice paper rolls - but it's usually..."

Stacy Heyman

"Went there tonight and got the 2for1 takeaways, best decision ever. Always leaves me feeling satisfied and it's absolutely Devine! Super good service..."

Brooke

"Absolutely stunning. Every mouthful was a taste sensation. There was lots of choice on the menu and it was hard to choose but in the end we were..."

Christine

"One of the best dining experiences in wellington. The decor is warm and welcoming, the staff are great and very helpful. The menu accommodates for..."

Rhodri Williams

"if you love fresh healthy herbs and veges then chow is good for you. the food is tasty but not sickly oily or fatty. I enjoyed the salmon salad and..."

Kate S

"Surprisingly lovely. Loved the ambience and the food was quite good. I had the $25 meal (salt and pepper squid, and mussel fritters) which was quite..."

M

"Chow is one of my favourite restaurants in Wellington! Been here many times because the food is always so good!!The Pekin lettuce cups are..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Very very lovely. Such a nice restaurant, very good looking male staff which made dining evening better. Provided a clip on highchair. Explained the..."

Amy Chattington-Harris

"Came here for dinner.. 2 for 1 cocktails on a Saturday night went down a treat! Ordered a bit of food which was great! The dumplings were packed full..."

Tyler Conelly

"My partner and I dined here last Saturday and were pleased with both the service and the food. The pekin duck lettuce cups were a stand out for..."

Smileplease

"Chow was packed when we arrived. The service was great. I ordered the orange and pistachio salad and the satay beef. Both were really delicious,..."

Britt

" I used to be a two for one Monday regular, but lately I’ve been more of a sporadic visitor. You get great bang for your buck. But handy tip – to..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Visiting Wellington for a couple of days, a friend took me here for dinner as they had a 2 for 1 deal. We got there at around 6:30, and there was..."

Paola Gee

"Great service. You neec to Indulge in their long plates to enjoy Chow at their best. The blue cheese wontons are a must. Best enjoyed with friends...."

Cheyneismyhero

"Came in this evening with a friend. Such yummy food!! And a really great array of vegetarian dishes which suits me perfectly. Loved the five spice..."

Mueslilo

"Dinner for 5 was fantastic. Great selection of food, and cocktails were good! Only downfall was the server could not divide out bill equally so we..."

Tyler De Vries

"I have been a regular at Chow for many years now, and have dined at all five branches (back when there were five, of course) in Wellington and..."

The Wanderer

"This is not really your typical Asian restaurant. Dishes come out as sharing plates so you would be wise to know that when ordering. 4 dishes plus..."

Marie Sheffield

"It's been a while since I've visited Chow. As a fan of Asian and Asian inspired food, I enjoy their menu. There’s a good selection to choose from...."

Sean P E Fleming

"Pretty good but nothing spectacular. Enjoyed the food and the cocktails were good but probably won't be going back on my next trip to Wellington...."

Elise Hopkins

"Best place to go for dinner and cocktails. 2 for 1 food on Mondays is great and cocktails on Wednesday and Friday! Rosebud is the nicest cocktail I..."

Brianna Huddleston

"Its not obvious from the street but up the stairs next to Burger Fuel, Chow is still, after some years, a very cool restaurant with a modern, cosy..."

Duncan Galletly

"Loved the food and the ambiance! Had cashew and pumpkin fritters, coconut prawns dumplings,salmon fillet salad and lamb curry and all of it..."

Meenu Daniel

"Amazing food every time!! The Salmon parcels are gorgeous- and now they offer them grilled too - yum! Hard to go on any other day of the week other..."

JoJo

"love it so much！favorite dash：rib of beef and chicken curry！！love the cocktail in chow！！！！！！！！outside looks..."

Crystal

"A firm favourite for girls' cocktail nights. The food is tasty, healthy and light and the cocktails are..."

Mel B

"Me and my partner visited chow on a very busy Thursday evening. The drinks were amazing and I'd gladly go back for a night of cocktails with their..."

Jenjaroo

"Love this place. I have been here twice and loved the restaurant set up, the delicately put together dishes and customer service. I only wish the..."

Sage

"Went there for 2 for 1 mains on a Monday. Great service, friendly and fun staff, really delicious food. Sharing platters so don't take a hungry..."

Lisa Tong

"I have been here on multiple occasions and absolutely love the food here :) There is always a bit of a wait on Mondays when it is two for one but it..."

Sheena McIntyre

"Interesting asian fusion food.Highly recommend their salads and their blue cheese wanton things. DELICIOUS! A good place to go with a group..."

Crissy

"Got here pretty late. About 10pm. Restaurant was pretty empty as it was a Sunday night. Got seated and ordered pretty quick. They didn't have A LOT..."

Chris Carabine

"Cocktails at Chow are such a treat after a long day and the food is superb! Staff are always friendly and the bustle of other diners and waiters in..."

BKL

"The food overall is very good here. Just don't buy the rice. The coconut rice does not taste like coconut at all. The sticky rice dessert is not..."

Terrence Williams

"This is always a fun place to have a few drinks and nibbles! The modern-asian dim sum type dishes are fresh and flavourful, but are reasonably small..."

Connie Consumes

"Chow is one of the most popular restaurants in Wellington city, not only due to its fantastic weekly deals (2 for 1 food on Mondays and 2 for 1..."

Sophia

"My favorite place in Wellington to eat!! Amazing food and always capable staff, never over friendly but they do their job well. It's not cheap to eat..."

Vikki Samuelson-Sandvid

"The thing I love the most about this place is 2 for 1 on Monday, however, it's also the thing I like least about it as it means I can only ever bring..."

Fleur

"We went this Saturday to celebrate a joint birthday for two of my friends. Half of us are vegetarian and we were pleased with the variety of..."

Emma Eames

"Enjoyed getting gluten free vegan food. Tofu and edemame were very tasty. Wait staff were friendly. Next to noisy construction but at no fault of..."

April Whitehead

"Excellent food and service, the staff are always friendly and we always enjoy our meal when we go. Rib of beef and the salmon fillet salad are..."

P K

"Cocktails = Delicious!!!!!!We chose a great evening to sit out on the balcony and share a variety of fresh healthy dishes. Enjoyed the brulee..."

Ali Brooks

"Another great night at Chow Tory - 4 stars guys, ace cocktails :..."

Alli

"Great fresh food fast. We booked which was lucky because it was really full. Shared a whole load of different dishes with the blue cheese wontons..."

Christy Saint

"Had a meal out with extended family including some very young kids on Sunday night. Wait staff were very accommodating. Food was excellent as always...."

Bradoncoast

"A great menu, well designed and perfectly prepared. Given I was dining solo your staff were incredible, neither giving me over whelming attention but..."

Mark Samways

"Had a really memorable night here recently with 3 friends. Great food, nice ambiance, knowledgeable and friendly staff and the food selections were..."

Robert Perry

"Went to Chow for a pre Christmas lunch. As we went on a Monday it was 2 for 1 and it was just great. Food primo, staff primo, price primo - what..."

Linda Boland

"Great place, nice twist on asian food. Great price and good for a bunch of friends. My first choice for a casual dinner with..."

Paul Upston

"Food was amazing absolutely no complaints there, service was also very good apart from staff needing some beer education.Firstly we were..."

Pim R Muter

"Had vegetarian starters, mains, and desserts at the two-for-one Monday night and everything was..."

Nigel Higgington

"We had a lovely time here last Saturday. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food came out quite quickly. Our meals were cooked/made..."

Anna Webster

"Took two of my friends (They are from melbourne) for lunch here before they left and they loved it the food was amazing it tasted fresh and was..."

Nat M

"Great staff. Wonderful selection of food. A little like Wagamamas but the food seemed "fresher" and the tastes just bounced around your..."

Dan Whittington

"Love, Love, Love, Chow"s.The lime posset is amazing as are the prawn dumplings and Tarahiki fish cakes. I also love the pomegranate..."

Joy

"Great atmosphere, really helpful staff, fabulous food, great prices - particular when you get the 2-for-1 deal! Highly recommend Chow and will..."

Jan

"Excellent staff - friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was superb. We pretty much followed the advice given by our waiters and..."

Jason

"Pretty good, have been a few times now. The food is always good, prices are reasonable and staff are good. Good for functions..."

Vincent G

"Had our World Festival of Magic NZ Tour 2011 dinner here and the food was AMAZING, the staff was TOP NOTCH above the "norm" ! The drinks "I want..."

Norm Cox

"If the Monday night specials are still going - Make sure you book or get in early! This place is popular for all the right reasons!!Used to..."

Frank

"So happy! This food is define, love it! Saw it in nz best dining at airport and have never been so pleased with the menu. Had the most amazing..."

Anita

"Great casual dining, really good food, good service, would definitely come again! 2 for 1 Mondays an awesome deal! Decent sized servings, as a non..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"Enjoyed an exquisite lunch yesterday. Excellent service and we were very pleased to discover that lunches were all 2 for the price of one. As always..."

Fiona Cowan

"The food was divine...the blue cheese won ton's are to die for! Excellent service with warm, attentive staff, we walked in on a busy Friday night..."

L

"I've been a regualar at both Chows in Wellington for quite sometime now, but always preferred Tory St. The $25 lunch menu is value for money, but..."

Sarah Wong

"Generally I'm not a fan of Asian cuisine, but I'm glad I was convinced by my group to come to chow for dinner. We sat down strait away, and as..."

Andrew Truman

"I've dined here a few times but never given 1+1 Wednesday cocktails a go. The restaurant was busy, but like always I was greeted by a friendly staff..."

Georgie Simms

"I try to dine at Chow as much as I can. The food is amazing (blue cheese wontons!) and I am always greeted with a smile. The staff are lovely and..."

Maree

"Anyone who enjoys modern Asian-fusion will find this place interesting, but not overly challenging, which makes it a good place to take friends wary..."

Georgina Guscott

"Absolutely amazing place. Food is so fresh, and I love the idea of sharing plates. You get to try everything. Save some room for their gorgeous..."

Dr James Pratt

"The staff here are incredible. We went on a night when pretty much every seat was full and everyone was run off thier feet, yet we still received..."

Isabella Clague

"Good service, the staff were really friendly. Bit overpriced for what you get in portion size. Food tasted good but average. Might not be ideal for..."

Emma Guy

"My partner and I were lucky enough to win the date night at Chow! We had been wanting to visit since we arrived in Wellington and the food, service..."

Ashley

"What a great night! Place was packed but the food and drinks still came fast and was delicious! The staff were impressive to watch, all focussed and..."

Leon Kingi

"One of my faves but this night didn't make the right choices in dishes. Should have stuck to the tried and true. Great cocktails and always love the..."

Marama

"Chow has been consistently my go-to sharing plates restaurant for the last 20 years. The dishes are always good, there's a wide selection, including..."

Tim Robinson

"Great little place to celebrate and try a variety of dishes. We had dinner to celebrate a mate graduating on Tuesday and they had 2 for 1 cocktails..."

V F

"Had a lovely time on my own at chow, lots of veggie options! I had the Edamame, jackfruit bao bun and the cauliflower! It was maybe a bit much for..."

Rachel Bassett

"Food was cooked well, with an outstanding menu on offer. I'm not sure the Indian fusion dumplings worked, however. The tempura cauliflower was the..."

Aimee Davis

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced ish. Portions of the sharing plates are enough to feed one person themselves as a meal but multiple would be..."

Jean-luc Lawlor

"Such a lovely experience dining here last night. Staff were really helpful and friendly, drinks were amazing (2 for 1 rose bud cocktails on Thursdays..."

Samuel Dromgool

"The restaurant was awesome. Was abit dubious when I came up the stairs but was pleasantly surprised. The decor, lights ambience was great. Waiter..."

Semesi

"Having been back at Chows after years and been at a similar place the day before in direct comparison it falls behind. But this is a really great..."

Detlef

"Was lucky to have my Belated Mother's day lunch here & it did not disappoint! Coconut rice,Rice paper rolls, Fish cakes,Coffees, Vegetable curry,Corn..."

tam peters

"Service is always good they are quick to seat you if you have booked in advance. Food is pretty good it is sharing plate type of restaurant so you..."

Harmony Paea

"The food was great, I have coeliacs and our waitress was super helpful in picking something that would be safe, recommending the chicken salad which..."

Tara Robinson

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

Spruce Goose

81/100 (3431 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

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

The Crab Shack

81/100 (5634 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Experience told me that only first-time customers order King Crab and heaps of seafood lmao! Overall, the sauce for the seafood pot is delicious and..."

Vicky Yiu

"clams were my favourite. tomato based sauce with the claws were abit thick and strong maybe try the other one next time. dont know my crab types but..."

Brandy Rawiri

"Nice food and friendly staff, just the waiting time quite long during lunch..."

Cheok Yanny

"The service was super awesome, the food was delicious and the ambience was great too. The whitewine clams are a MUST with their hot bread and butter...."

Luigi

"Absolutely fantastic seafood restaurant in wellington central. Their crab pot is awesome! Mussels had perfect taste of butter and garlic. They also..."

Balween Kohli

"Been here so many times and never been disappointed, great ambience, food is super delicious no matter what you choose but the crabs are my favourite..."

Shana Wahab

"I had king crab, clams with white wine which is I mostly like, Taco and fish n chips also I had church road Chardonnay and their tap wine. Their..."

Hyerin Jo

"Very good, I love the soft shell crabs here, been here more than thrice. Service and food has never let us down. I would recommend it to any person..."

Mark Christopher

"It was a couple of months ago we came here, second time attending and we were well satisfied with the meal, flavoursomeAnd very filling, took a..."

Dotty Iorangi

"I had dinner at the crab shack on a recent visit to Wellington. Had a few mixed dishes but I had the steamed cockles and mussels for my main in a tom..."

BrandonK

"Seriously loved The Crab Shack! We rocked in without a reso on a Sunday night.. it was semi packed. Honestly do try the crabs! We didn’t..."

Sheryl

"First time at crab shack, had to wait for the table which was fine. The food took a while also but it was worth the wait. We had mixed clams and..."

Marggie Pascua

"The Crab Shack is bloody brilliant! My friends and I wanted a seafood dinner and this was the spot. Had to wait 45 minutes for a table but..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"AMAZING PIE!!! Chips were beautiful 👌🏾 Great atmosphere. Having the rugby going was a big plus! Might need to have a dessert next time as they..."

Harrison Drysdale

"Great place to eat. Very consistent. Cool decor showing off the seafood theme. Nice friendly staff and you are right next to the kitchen. Very cool..."

Bruce Mackintosh

"Had the white wine mussels. Half price Monday special. It was divine! Also order the hot bread to soak up the sauce. For no good reason whatsoever..."

Samantha.laing

Sei

"We came here based on the good rating, although were a bit worried because of the mixed reviews. We had a great time here, the staff was very..."

Daleslynn

"Great place. The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food came out really fast which was a nice surprise. The fastest of any restaurant..."

Tom Luke

"Great place to eat. Fast and great service. Lovely staff members. Sea food lovers must visit. Just by the waterfront with outside sitting option as..."

Shahdan Samnani

"Overall 3.75!Atmosphere and staff: bustling and loud! Tables are close together you much touch butts. Cool fishing beachy decor. Staff were..."

Annie Bananie

"The food was full of flavour, however, there were a few problems. The major problem was they ran out of fresh crab and shellfish and only had a..."

Al Mac

"Wonderful food and spirits in the waterfront. The starters were fantastic, try the Bread and Dips, very tasty with great flavors, lots to share. ..."

Pam

"the calamari was amazing. really enjoy it! pro tips: check out their daily deal, eg you can have as many chicken wings you like for $1 each on a..."

Nurul Saadah Noh

"Great location. Fabulous food - especially if you love crab and don't mind getting messy!! Reasonably good service - especially given how full it..."

Dhananjay Apparao

"Nipped in to The Crab Shack for bubbly and nibbles pre WOW. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Adam, was charming, chatty and attentive. The food..."

Megha Dogra

"Tempura soft shell crab with wasabi eggs mayo! where have you been all my life?Amazing food, moroccan calamari was super tender and fish and..."

Cesar Luis

"Came in with friends and family, seated quickly at a window seat! Bonus views! Excited to be here for the first time so ordered a bit of seafood and..."

Coco

"Awesome awesome meal and service was awesome we ate the recommended meals which were the shrimp macaroni and cheese, calamari and shrimp cakes..."

Anna Naesmyth

"Had a lovely experience here and watched young boys catching fish off the edge of the walkway. Service was prompt and happy and the company was..."

Welly

"Right there on the waterfront with the perfect view, they serve perfect food too. Had my stomach filled but heart still lusting for more food. Must..."

Deepinder Bahia

"We've been here a few times, never had the crab but everything else we have tasted has been fantastic. Love the atmosphere and location. Great..."

Jennie Gutry

"Prompt and friendly service. Ordered 'small' prawn cocktail - it was awesome. Paella for main was pretty good. Cheesecake dessert was..."

UnCovered Oz

"Absolutely delicious! This will be a meal we remember for a long time. I went to Crab Shack for dinner with my wife and three kids and my parents who..."

Mighty Will

"As per other reviewers, we decided to pick this place for our lunch spot. Luckily we came early as we sat down do ordered, the place was quickly..."

Foodie_addictee

"Went there 3 times and enjoyed food there. Nothing bad and you can have a good view but nothing special for me. It is between good and..."

Jimon007

"This could be Faneuil Hall in down town Boston - the place is alive.Crab offerings abound, whether it be crab and corn salsa, crab chowder,..."

Peter White

"Food was really good and our waitress Emily was fantastic she knew everything about the menu. We had clam chowder which was amazing and crab to..."

Eat Places

"Green lip mussels were the best, juicy & full of flavours!Clam fettuccine I found the pasta a bit overdone and too much of sweet chilli sauce,..."

Sparky

"Just enjoyed dinner at The crab shack on the warf. When you make your way through the revolving door the decor is exactly what you would expect for..."

Coffee Lover

"My friend and I had lunch here and the fish taco is excellent! Light and delicious, its a good lunch meal. I have previously been to Crab Shack, but..."

Amorita Maharaj

"My friend and I went here for dinner last night. The restaurant is super cozy and has a lovely relaxed feel to it. The service was alright,..."

Alysha Bower

"Had the combi special lunch deal and have to say it was delish. Celebrating Jamie Watts birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Tasty crab cakes,..."

Toni

"I'm not one for lines or going for what's trendy. But I heard great things about Crab Shack and I do enjoy tearing apart a big jucy king crab leg...."

Mya

"It's quite nice to visit here in summer and sit outside. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but I found the quality was quite good. My wife got a..."

Dave Lemonby

"Really nice place！It has good atmosphere！Staff are also really friendly！Shack paella and mussels are good choices. Certainly will return here!..."

Vera Jiang

"It was a good summer evening so what could be better than a cold beer and some fresh seafood. so we decided to visit The Crab Shack along the..."

Christian

"Yummy I loved it will go again I am hoping that I will take a group of people. The wait can be a bit long some Times but is worth waiting for I was..."

Mike White

"Always a good meal and great value for money. A regular for us to take friends from out of town for a casual meal. Staff are always friendly and the..."

James Cole

"Went with a large group and everyone was pretty impressed with the food. Serving sizes were good, the fish was very fresh and the..."

Christian

"I've been to the crab shack in AKL and didn't like it at all cause of the difference in menu and general food quality. This is heaps better. We had..."

Jay

"we dined here for the first time the other night. we had been longing to try king crab so made a trip down from napier just to dine here. we were not..."

Jade :-)

"Easily one of the best meals we are in Wellington. It's nothing particularly fancy and prepare to get very messy, but so delicious it's worth every..."

Brittany

"Best Crab ever. Great service plus food was awesome. Had the full package with the proper apron and crab breaking implements. Highly recommended..."

Stevie Cozens

"Had made a couple of attempts to go to Crab Shack in the past but it had always been too busy with at least an hour wait on the ever growing wait..."

LucyGoosey

"Food was very nice and delicious, loved my lunch, was cooked well I'm not usually a big fan of seafood but I was definitely not disappointed the..."

Nirvanamajid94

"Easily some of the best seafood restaurants in wellington. My partner and I frequent this restaurant all the time and every time it's just delicious...."

Adaire Ward

"Absolutely Crab-tastic!Dropped in to The Crab Shack on a sunny Saturday afternoon and it was packed! The lovely staff on the door took..."

Captain Underpants

"Awesome location, great service, great cocktails, great food. Highly recommended. Soft shell crab tacos and fettuccine were amazing. Great flavour..."

Ann Onymous

"Great burger. Average service but our waiter was in training and he coped well with his mistakes and it was apparent that he was trying and that he..."

Tyler Mcbride

"Had lunch with frnd. We arrived at 1pm but no seats available so we were asked to wait for 30mins. In fact just waiting 10 more mins. We ordered..."

Kate Yan

"The best garlic grabs ever! Fast friendly service, great prices and a great menu. The drink menu is fantastic too, as well as a superb and well..."

Food Mm

"As a seafood lover, the crab shack is a regular visit. The mussel deal on Mondays is extremely hard to say no to as is their other dishes. They also..."

J Isla

"Dined in by myself and enjoyed it.. i had crab and clam fettucini with a prawn croquette on the side which was enough for a hungry traveler. service..."

Joy Maralit

"We ordered the mixed mussels and clams with white wine sauce and the Jamon crab with side of bread. The mussels were amazing and the bread was fresh..."

Thirdwill

"Fantastic staff with consistently good service. The food is fun and great for sharing, although I'm a little jealous of the rider variety at the..."

EpiCurious

"We arrived to a busy restaurant and were told there would be an hour wait. We headed to the bar at adjacent Shed 5 for a drink and were pleasantly..."

Siobhan

"What a treat it was, coming back to The Crab Shack and indulging in some Moroccan spiced calamari, plus shrimp croquettes. I have to say the..."

Ryan.k.christie

"We went on a Wednesday night and were seated very quickly. We had the chicken wings, the crab pot, onion rings, and shrimp cheesy bites. Everything..."

Lee

"Came here on Wednesday lunch. Ordered our favorite 1kg garlic butter crab w a side of fried and creamed corn. Almost perfect. We also ordered the the..."

Musings Of A Foodie

"Food fantastic, service great. Very busy so had to wait awhile but had a drink at Shed5. Will definitely go back there. Recommend the clam chowder...."

Anthony Vincent

"delicious food. service can be a bit slow at lunch times but it is usually worth it. portion sizes are large and filling, drinks are delicious..."

Salya

"We had paddle crabs, clams, mussels and all of the dishes were excellent. One of the only few restaurants in Wellington where you can indulge in..."

Rajneesh Kumar

"Really nice place !!! The Crab, chips and onions rings delicious !!!! The service it's good. Saturday buy a beer and onions rings for free..."

Loly

"Great night, busy as always and food came out quicker than expected. Tasty, spicy and a great variety of food. Pavlova was not what I thought it was..."

Miss Persistant

"Been there with friend Tuesday night few months ago. Waiting for 45mins to get a seat. Clean kitchen, warm & stylish atmosphere. Specially that..."

One Way

"Love their seafood and lovely entrees. Go there every month to have crabs. But make sure you asked their staffs whether their carbs are fresh or..."

Pink Pie

"Heard lots of reviews about the Auckland one and stumbled across this one while we were on holiday, and I'm not a huge fan of seafood so I was a..."

Tee

"best place for seafood. king crabs are delicious. needs a butter sauce like every other place with crabs.always very busy. not allowed to book..."

Hubert Cheng

"The clam chowder is delicious. I love the service. The wait staff are very professional. If you go to crab shack you need to spend money on seafood..."

Kate S

"As someone who is not a seafood fan, I was a little nervous when I was told this is where we were going for lunch. However I was not left wanting...."

Monique Marie

"Service continues to be an issue for me each time we visit- very slow to get food to the table which is hard when you are dining with children- long..."

Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz

"Been here few times now, best seafood I've ever had in Wellington, will recommend to all my friends. All the staff are very friendly and very..."

Tina Xu

"Pretty good spot, been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Had the crabs both times and mixed shellfish pots as well. A fair few barstool..."

Team Thomas

"The best seafood I have ever had in Wellington, will come back again . Like the nelson crab best. the servers were friendly. Need to arrive before..."

Linda

"Clam chowder. Simply..."

Niourk

"Delicious seafood!!. Great atmosphere and music,Easily the best best seafood I've had in a while. We had a couple of share plates of delicious..."

Shelley Matthews

"If you love crabs, then this place is for you, though you would need to get in early if you want to avoid the queues. I have visited this..."

Rosemary Young

"Delicious food, I walked in without a booking with 2 friends and found that the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered a crab fettuccine, it..."

Yurika Nishiyama

"Love clam chowder, king crab and cocktails. Paddle carbs were not as good as what I expected, lots of flavor but not very fresh crabs. 45 minutes..."

Sabrina Zhou

"Para quem adora marisco, que é o meu caso, é simplesmente o melhor.Ambiente super descontraido, bom atendimento.Adorei..irei com toda a..."

Sara Rito

"Very fun and vibrant place to eat. The food was not the best but the beers and the atmosphere makes it a great place to go again. Great vibe great..."

Dragon

"Yummy meal last night here for a birthday dinner for a friend.table of roughly 20 and all food came out together and all hot. good service and loved..."

Chelsea Carlyle

"Very entertaining restaurant. They basically don't take reservation for small groups. you should visit bit early for dinner or lunch..."

Yusuke Ando

"Good service the food in this restaurant is average nothing extraordinary. The dish I ordered is the cajun catch of the day but the best thing I had..."

JAZZ TRIO AND DUO

"Just loved the Crab Shack. The service was great, the food was amazing and the price - 1 Apple juice, 1 scoop of Mussels, 1 Scoop of Diamond Shell..."

Jenny Ingram-Tung

"The place was pumping even though we arrived early on a weeknight, we got one of the last tables, and after that we saw the waiting list get longer..."

Connie Consumes

"I've been to the Crab House on Pier 39 in San Francisco, and this place is the NZ equivalent. I had the 1 kg of paddle crab and spent the next hour..."

Kelly Atkinson

"Having been at an early evening cocktail function nearby, we decided to try our luck at getting a table at Crab Shack for dinner afterwards. Even..."

Caffeinated Weka

"When I found out I would be going down to Wellington, the only thing on my list was the Crab Shack. Rarely do you find a restaurant that does seafood..."

Lucy Eats

"brilliant, went there with my girlfreind for the second time. we really love having tapas and this quirky place is always our go-to for..."

Clark Rogers

"I feel like the 'Crab Shack' name has a novelty effect as in it draws you in just by the familiarity of the name. We tried to book a table..."

Briar Roberts

"I love sea food, especially fish, and this place didn't let me down. Started with the raw fish platter, spectacular and a great take/adaptation of..."

Wilson Chau

"We four friends had a delicious late 2.30pm lunch today at the Crab Shack using the Grab One $15 for $30 value Vouchers. Everything was "spot on"...."

PhillipYee

"We've eaten here many times, and it's consistently good. Cost: Very fairly priced for the quality.Outstanding plates: If you..."

CC

"A very nice place and I would return there to eat if I had the chance of visiting Wellington again. Our waitress was super duper nice! The food was..."

Anna Shen

"I absolutely loved this place! Food was extremely tasty, good selection of beverages, nice atmosphere and excellent service.Definitely will make..."

Claire

"We had a great experience at the Crab Shack. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Sunday night to take advantage of the offer of free meals for kids on Sundays..."

Kirsten G

"I'm addicted to this place I love it! Lovely atmosphere, great service and yummy..."

Jade Mercer

"My first visit today with the wife and relatives from Australia (party of 4) for lunch. Coats and jackets taken upon arrival, then seated and menu-ed..."

Richard Taniwha

"It was my 3rd visit , and like the others I was extremely happy with my meal and service. There was 8 in my party, and all agreed with me that the..."

Carole Williams

"One meat/fish eater and one vegetarian. We had the paddle crab, a vegetarian Caesar salad, a veggie taco, and some garlic bread.The crab..."

Vinny N

"Went there yesterday (19th Sept 2013, Thur) with a group of friends around 5.30pm after reading some reviews regarding the shortage of tables. We..."

Shiraneko

"A big thank you to the staff of Crab Shack who helped to make our 50th Wedding Anniversary family get together a very special night out on Saturday..."

Sandra Savory

"I recommend this restaurant for all! We came here last Saturday (31st of August) The food was superb, the atmosphere was "pumping" and the service..."

Callie

"I only have one word to describe today's experience at The Crab Shack and that is "Epic". I went in on my own for a quiet lunch on my day off and..."

Daniel Taylor

"Good food, good service, well worth the..."

Mary T-soon

"I visited recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was lunch time and we loved the food, especially the crab, soup and mud cake. The staff were..."

Caryl St Clair

"The best thing Simon has ever done. Just saying. If you are visiting Wellington as we were, do not miss this. Get in early, put your name on the list..."

Jo Malcolm

"Very well set up restaurant with amazing service and good food.Apparently the staff also work at the attached parent restaurant Shed 5, an..."

Jim

"Run, do not walk, to the Crab Shack which has just opened on Queens' Wharf (redeveloped half of Shed 5).The food is great, portion sizes..."

Kara I

"The Crab Shack is a Cape Cod style restaurant on the Southern End of Shed 5. I had walked past it a couple of weeks ago and vowed that I would eat..."

Madicattt

"The food here.is always good one of the best restaurant for food ,money and..."

Jehan

"The Crab Shack, opened at the beginning of 2013, is located at Shed Five on Queens Wharf, Wellington. Facing the harbour, the eatery has a quirky..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I had heard very mixed reviews before finally getting around to sampling the Crab Shack for myself. I was very impressed by the service right from..."

Dan Bowden

"this is our whanau restaurant of choice. who would have thought that the tin mugs and plates that were de rigeur back on the East Coast would..."

Kai Luv

"Top stars all around. Stumbled in here on a whim and am so happy I did. A storm is blowing outside and I am as happy as a clam in here. The mussels..."

Adam Rogers

Sharon Shum

"One of Welly’s best spots for casual, tasty seafood. It’s super close to TSB Arena and other entertainment venues. It’s also right by the..."

James Mielke

"If you're a seafood lover or simply craving an unforgettable culinary experience, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. The crab dish, with its..."

Shidiq Md

"The food are fantastic and service are friendly. We have an enjoyable evening to dine there. We love all dishes especially the crab. Crab lover..."

Erica Lee

"Excellent Service @ Crab Shack. . Nearly missed out because I didn't have a reservation or a local New Zealand phone number, and the place was fully..."

Ivan Teh

"Hey there Wellington foodies. If you're on the hunt for a tasty and filling meal in Wellington, I have to recommend the Crab Shack on the waterfront...."

Andre Serfontein

"Have been here before but a long time ago. Was really good to have afternoon brunch with my family and the mussel deal was great! Definitely..."

Keila Jensen

"A must when you visit Wellington! Great atmosphere, perfect and kind service gorgeous..."

• CADweazle •

"Lovely experience with our family on a sunny wellington day. We sat outside and were promptly served by the staff. I personally had the caesar salad..."

Evana Smith

"Great waterfront setting with equally good food. Cajun catch of the day (red snapper)was excellent as were the green mussels and raw fish platter...."

Michelle Hayes

"Funky, dive-bar-like atmosphere with really good mussels and chips. Nice wine selection. Very fun servers. Liked it so much the first time that we..."

Karen Fukutaki

"From the moment we walked in we were greeted by the most friendly and amazing person (tall guy glasses and wearing a blazer) ordered the mussels and..."

Chad O'Hara

"This was a Saturday lunch, great service, and great..."

Joanne Goulding

"Nice seafood here, with a great location and lovely..."

Xiangyu Song

"We just returned from a family dinner here and it was most excellent! Starting with Kieran finding us an excellent table and then Dee being the most..."

Markus Erdmann

"Great seafood options, excellent for entertainment of Asian Clients, recently they even added rice to the menu! Excellent service & high food..."

Charles Jarvis

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..."

Andrew K

Chocolate Dayz Cafe

"Beautiful location and the food is delicious however very overpriced which is understandable I guess due to the nice location. I will be going back..."

Neha280619

"I love this place! Got eggs benedict with bacon and one of the best I’ve ever had. Service was great and prices are reasonably good for a café...."

Brooke Taylor

"This place is AMAZING! Would 100% recommend i had the fishcakes it has so much salmon on it and works so well with the spinich the egg was cool..."

Ashleigh Sorensen

"I saw some negative feedback re this place. However, for me this has been good. Great view and comfortable atmosphere. Food was served adequately..."

Jimon007

"You cannot beat the location and view of this cafe. We ordered the fish and chips but the fish was very dry and the side salad needs more dressing...."

Christian

"Great location with good seating options inside and outside (plenty of shaded spots and in the sun options). Right next door is a beautiful shop with..."

Kathryn G

"10/10 Would Eat Again! Tandoori Chicken Was a Cracker With My Pet Guinea Pig. Definetly Would Eat There Again Eastbourne All the way! East Side Rep..."

Roan O'sullivan

"Great service. I popped in the other day with my mum who is down from Hamilton. My step grandparents introduced us to you. I love how it's close to..."

Emma Taylor

"Went there last weekend with my family. The cabinet selection was great with heaps of options to choose from for a reasonable price. I had the fish..."

Wendy M

"I think this place is going to be my new "I can't be stuffed driving into Wellington" hang out. It has a similar ambiance to Chocolate Frog &..."

Julia Mc

"I went here with my family for lunch.We ordered the smoked chicken, kumara and green leaf salad (very fresh), sausage roll ( one of the best I..."

Jayita

"Lazy Sunday morning and the only thing to worry about was finding Cobar shut. But chocolate dayz seemed to be open and, never having been, we gave it..."

Duncan Galletly

"I normally dinein this place Sunday afternoon with at least 5 or 6 friends. We always go there at their busiest time with long cue front of till...."

One Way

"I went here today with my girlfriend looking for a place to eat lunch while we were spending the day at Eastbourne Beach, the setting of the place..."

Carlo Lim

"We met friends here on a Sunday morning at 10am for brunch and although we couldn't book a table, there were enough seating options for the four of..."

Mary Roberts

"Went expecting a lot and was not disappointed....fish and chips were just right...fish was moist and the coating crisp..chips lovely and golden all..."

Rusty Burk

"As regular patrons at the Chocolate Fish and Chocolate Frog cafes, it has taken us long enough to make it over to Chocolate Dayz. Our first..."

Michelle

"Absolutely fantastic place to sit down (if you can get a table) and take in the sights and sounds of Days Bay. The cafe was packed the intire time..."

DebHead

"Lunch | Sunday 7th August 2011 | Lunch at Chocolate Dayz Cafe was SUPERB!!! The flavours were fabulous and the espresso exceptional. Even though..."

Kathryn Price

"Been to Chocolate Dayz Cafe again - usually go about 3 times a year. Again the wholesome food is cooked and presented well and tastes delicious...."

Jacqui Bolamina

"Chocolate Dayz has been a popular beachside attraction for years, and you certainly can't beat scenery that looks out across to Wellington Harbour...."

Caffeinated Weka

"Just the place for a scrummy breakfast. Food, coffee, service, environment all good. They were quick too. Prices slightly on the high side but people..."

Ali Couscous

"Not sure if theres maybe new owners as I had been a lot before, love this place so much but the coffee wasn't very good. Overall still love the..."

Alex Carter

"This is our new favourite place for brunch! Nice views, friendly staff, quick service and quality food at a good price. You can sit outside or inside..."

Tina Faulkner

"Wow. Great food, great service, awesome views, awesome location. I had the most delicious lunch (French Toast) and the Blueberry Bliss smoothie was..."

Haydn Murdoch

"You won't find a better bacon hash stack anywhere. Cant be done. Always a treat to go there, management and staff take a pride in what they do..."

Sam Cooper

"Great spot to stop after a full day on the trails. The food and service was great and you could wait on the deck and see the ferry come..."

Steve Macbeth

"I recently visited Chocolate Days Cafe and was thoroughly impressed. The coffee scones were amazing - they were warm, fluffy, and had the perfect..."

Dirk van der Walt

"Awesome halloumi and mushroom stack and best mocha as well! They also had an amazing baklava..."

Stine Mischke

"Best pie in Wellington! And the chicken burger is amazing too, definitely worth the drive. Friendly and quick & delicious..."

Hannah Crawshaw

"Had been to this cafe 21/2 years ago and wanted to go back again and it did not disappoint! Absolutely perfect! Best coffee we've had in ages and..."

Sharon Robertson

"Fantastic café to relax in. Great music, friendly staff & lovely view of the water. I had their gf chocolate hazelnut cake - soooooo good & not..."

Margaret Crisp

"Nice little cafe right next to the beach and only a few minutes from the ferry dock. You can also take bus 83 there. Friendly staff and good food,..."

Timothy Claassens

"This place is great. First up - the young people working there gave great customer service! Friendly, food came out and quickly and they cleared the..."

Debbie Baker

"You mast go there! Fantastic food and great coffee. Baklava is out of this..."

Franjo Strajnar

"Cute little place, coffee was good. Didn’t try the..."

J K

"Salmon bagel & relish Ham Croissant and salad Melting moment Plum tart n Yoghurt All totally devine! Thanks Totally recommend 😋☺️ Great quick..."

tam peters

"Beautiful location, wonderful mocca, friendly staff. Delicious scones. This is my mascot Nat Geo. He goes on walks, boats, planes and trains with me..."

Jude Head

"Nice place to sit and the staff were friendly. No vegan options. The vegetarian big breakfast was fine but a bit lack lustre, the chai latte was..."

Thomas Beagle

"Such good food and coffee, plus a spectacular view across the water. We had the french toast and potato hash and both were super super tasty. Coffee..."

Kyria Laird

Plum

80/100 (1159 ratings)

"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

Astoria

80/100 (1374 ratings)

"Nice and vibrant place. The Barista prepared two coffee while I was paying and surprisingly very good coffee with that speed. The French toast was..."

Marshall Parsa, Tehrani

"What feels like a normal cafe is topped by excellent service! There was a slight delay on one of our dishes and the manager gave us free coffees and..."

Jasmine Sandhu

"Quick service! Long black was perfect! Biscotti noice! Great little place to get away from the office! The view of Midland Park helps break up the..."

Crumpet King

"Great coffee, hot chocolate and food. The cafe has some class and is centrally located. The service is prompt but friendly. Their french toast is..."

Jay

"At eight thirty on a Thursday morning in late September 2015 I began the search for a decent cup of tea in Wellington. I’m a little tired of..."

Duncan Galletly

"My girlfriend and I went to Astoria because reviews from a neighboring cafe, Soho Brown, suggested Astoria was the better choice for..."

Carlo Lim

"Friday night drinks after work on a cooler and slightly damp evening...some would say normal Welly weather.The snacks menu looked..."

RaeRae

"Love this place! The creamy mushrooms and polenta are to die for!! It's a bustling 'full of life' cafe in a great location. Thanks guys - one of my..."

Christine Snelling

"A timeless dining room with leather couches and Brentwood chairs, the menu shows an eclectic mix of modern classic cuisine as well as food origins...."

Marj Osborne

"Review for Astoria Cafe.I have been a happy regular for many years at Astoria the large open spaces and excellent coffee add to its unique charm..."

John Doyle

"9 of us had a late lunch here on friday....OMG the service was spectacular, food was Amazing!! Best Bacon & Avocado Sandwich ive ever had, mum..."

Simon & Debi

"I've been visiting Astoria every morning for several years and I am a big fan of the 'waiting at the counter for your coffee' policy - very few..."

Jo

"Went for Breakfast at Astoria last week and had a great experience. Yes it was very busy and had to queue up to place my order and get my coffee. My..."

Wellylover

"I've been going to Astoria for years and have always enjoyed the atmosphere, staff and their kick-ass coffee. Even better now they do trim milk!..."

Janiko Chan

"I had the lamb's fry which was really good. The portion was reasonable and I finished the meal feeling really satisfied. So the higher than average..."

Nyl C

"So, the only thing negative anyone has said about Astoria so far is that they don't serve trim milk. Well, I don't drink milk, so I love this place!..."

JerryK

"Having visited hundreds of cafes and restaurant around the world, Astoria is close to the best. Great atmosphere, very European, great coffee, food,..."

Phil

"A solid Italian restaurant oozing with style. Nestled in Midland Park, Astoria greets you with a moody space filled with the smells of bread, olive..."

Critically Coeliac

"When you arrive and are recognised by the staff from weeks ago...Great! When they remember your drink of choice... outstanding! After a while the..."

Heemi Katene-Hill

"A good spot for a tasty meal. I often come here for the pasta and sometimes breakfast too. The food is consistently good. It can get quiet noisey in..."

Matt Stanley

"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington with great atmosphere. Little busy at times which makes it difficult to find the table, but staff is very..."

Vinay Pathak

"Fab place this will become a regular haunt for us. The charcuterie was not as we are used to.. could be improved with an assortment of other..."

Jo Harding

"Excellent service and coffee. The full breakfast comes with top notch house made baked beans and a truly delicious sausage; my chief complaint is..."

Robert Thomson

"A comfy location, plenty of room inside. One male staff member seemed rather solemn. Pricing seemed reasonable (we bought 2 Astoria Breakfasts, 2 hot..."

Eeyore Nator (TrishM)

"Great atmosphere, food and coffee were great. Close too town centre and..."

Linda Cutche

"What I’ve always liked about Wellington it’s the predominant young vibe found easily and with little effort. That’s so very welcomed on a lazy..."

Oscar Ortega

"4 cheese pizza was packed with quality cheese and the crudités was also very good. Service was excellent. Great vibe and popular with after work..."

June Robinson

"Good food, great..."

Tony Lindsay

"Quick service, food was good but very noisy inside best to sit..."

Jade Dawson

"Nice coffee. They have oat milk as their alternative..."

Tania Werder

"Great location in town. Always busy and noisy. Good coffee but..."

Trinh

Martha's Pantry

"I think this is one the best brekkie/ High Tea place in Wellington. I loved their arrangement and had a really good time. They have do many variety..."

Diksha Gaur

"I went here for the first time with a group of friends, and it was lovely! I had a great coffee, a sublime slice of sticky toffee pudding cake, and..."

Chloe

"Very beautiful scenery. Food was is small portions but adequately filling and tasted amazing. Staff were very accomodating of a large group of five..."

Awilkes134

"Best opera cake in town. Test just amazing. Walnut slice are sooooo good as well. Will definitely come back next time. The opera cake..."

Daisy Meng

"We had read a number of reviews about the various places offering high-tea. They were all rated about the same. So it was up to us, and we chose..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Had heard about this spot from a friend a few years ago & was keen to try it - well I really enjoyed my visit, particularly all of the details. It..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Came here today (Friday 12th Dec 2014) for high tea with 9 friends. We booked our table in advance. It cost $30 a head. And was worth every..."

Sally Ann Smith

"Only popped in for tea and sandwiches and found us wanting to come back again. There were now available tables but within a minute they..."

Selective

"Took my mum along for high tea for her 86th birthday. Gorgeous setting, delightful food, fantastic service. Been before and will definately go again...."

Heather Todd

"I took my mum to Martha's Pantry this weekend for her birthday and it was just amazing. The atmosphere is delightful, the food (we got high tea) is..."

Josie Lee Calder

"I attended a high tea with some friends, and was really impressed with the stunning food, professional service, and beautiful surroundings. The..."

Yum O

"Took my sister in law here for a treat. She was visiting from San Francisco. First time I went here a while ago I also was shocked at the price, too,..."

Lesley Young

"7 Dec 2012. Myself and a friend flew in from Auckland on a well deserved long weekend away. We had just arrived in Wellington and went to Martha's..."

Trish Tengaru

"Met the sassiest guy ever at Martha's!He was so sassy and cool, it made our 9am visit to Martha's so worthwhile! Brought such a smile to..."

Littlemissfoodie

"Martha's is gorgeous and a definite must do on a sunny afternoon with the girls. We had the high tea and is was dainty and delicious. The staff are..."

Genevieve Scott

"This is a great place for an outing with the girls. On a sunny Wellington afternoon there is nothing better than sitting outside at Martha's enjoying..."

Kate S

"Our party of 3 had High Tea at Martha's Pantry yesterday (2 October 2012). The whole experience was divine. The beautiful crockery, the absolutely..."

Ann Webster

"I am amazed at these unfair reviews of Marthas. I didn't even notice how much I paid..who cares. It is simply a special place, I loved everything..."

Barbara Joseph

"I had my hens party at Martha's pantry and we had a lovely afternoon. As soon as we walked in we were looked after. There was a large group of us but..."

Becs

"This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Wellington. I have been there many times now for both high tea and just for a nice afternoon tea. The..."

Harriet Rowland

"I've had high tea at Martha's Pantry and it was delightful. I think the main misunderstanding below was that the cost was $25 per person, not per 3..."

Lady Susan

"After my experience at Martha's Pantry I was surprised to see the volume of poor reviews here - this does not match my experience at all. To be..."

Katherine Bennie

"Traditional 'high tea' is a light bite (basically finger food) served late afternoon between lunch and dinner, Yes by kiwi portions they are small..."

Nicola McFall

"In the UK high tea is a substantial meal late in the afternoon. This was not what I consider High Tea BUT it was a very pleasant Afternoon Tea..."

Judith Baxter

"Was a bit wary, what with all the negative reviews on here, but we had a great time. My partner and I and our 2 nieces had a great time. The girls..."

Ronan FitzGerald

"What an absolute treat! Two friends and I had high tea at Martha's on the weekend. The booking was easy, in fact I had to change it and they were..."

Cath Elliott

"Went for a girlie high tea afternoon...we were not disappointed! Lovely people, great atmosphere, lovely service and delicious nibbles. Great..."

Paula Whittingham

"Such a beautiful little spot away from the ugly Bypass! Offering tea in teacups,with fresh club Sammie's, strong brewed coffee and the loveliest..."

Foodie Lover

"We nearly missed Martha's Pantry on our many walks around Cuba Street in the search for a breakfast cafe.This little corner is best..."

Miso Soup

"Recently my friends took me to this place and i just fell in love with it. It is a quaint little place with just 4-5 tables and has a very homely..."

Ridhima Puri

"We did the high tea and thought all the food options were well selected and a good variety to cater to different preferences in a group. They were..."

Megan Hawkless

"My third visit, and expect to have many more. Absolutely LOVE everything about Martha's Pantry. Thank you so much to all the hard working staff. You..."

Theresa Inwood

"Very beautiful presentation of High Tea. Fresh bakes scones, pastries, savory sandwiches, all were delicious. The decor of the cafe is very nice and..."

Deanna

"Terrific service and atmosphere. The team happily catered for two people with different food allergies and were still able to provide us with a..."

Cherie Shum

"We had an amazing high tea experience today at Martha’s pantry! Sean, the owner, was very welcoming, attentive and provided all the great little..."

Missy

"Great spot for tea. I was able to get high tea, but typically you have to call the day before. The tea was real leaves and not tea bags. The scones..."

Andrew Servis

"What a delightful experience to enjoy High Tea at Martha's Pantry! We were warmly welcomed and invited to sit at a table prepared for us. The menu..."

Lynn Swisher

"Great atmosphere and food! Drink price is very reasonable and they have unique bingsu and ice flake drinks I loved the fancy pretty cup..."

AnnA

"Had a lovely high tea with my daughter. The shop is warm and welcoming and the food and tea were delicious. The staff were fantastic as well. Overall..."

N Louie

"Just had a beautiful experience at Martha’s Pantry! Such an awesome feel to this place. INCREDIBLE freshly baked cheesy puff with caramelised..."

Murray Hickman

L'affare

80/100 (1818 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Been in Wellington for a week, not that hard to find good food and coffee but this place has both + great service. Friendly, helpful and engaged,..."

Tony

"The chocolate brownie was super rich in taste and soft; and I love the crispy edge of it. My second time buying off from them, would definitely go..."

Crystal

"Friendly, professional staff. This café spells out class from the decor, to the uniform, the service, presentation and the taste. Have not yet had..."

Selina EverHungry Nihalani

"The food is always good but today the service from matt was exceptional. Above and beyond but did have the opposite service experience a few weeks..."

Roisin King

"One of the best meals in a long time! I got the normal sized pancakes and was told that the pancakes normally take a bit longer but they didn’t..."

Em

"Their tomato and basil soup of the day is a faaaave for our work group, and the coffee is always great (of course). Plus the staff are awesome and..."

Pippa.keel

"8:00am breakfast on a Saturday morning. Cool layout. Big space. I ordered the pancakes with banana and blueberries with mascarpone. I also ordered a..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Excellent service, excellent coffee. Haven't been for awhile but last time I went I did coffee training here and it was terrific. I dined for..."

The Food Snob

"Perhaps of one the best cafes in Wellington. There is a coffee roastery and bean shop attached to the cafe. The atmosphere and decor were great. The..."

Gigio T

"Great food and coffee. It is usually quite loud and busy but well worth it for the..."

Kirsty

"Despite mixing my coffee order and didn't have the drink I want, I still rate this place..Love the atmosphere, newspaper for customers to..."

Cupy Dee

"Happy with the minimal wait for a coffee this morning! My cappuccino was fine, nothing to rave about. Scone was light and fluffy. Friendly service...."

Siobhan

"Coffee best coffee in Wellington! Great service fast efficient customer service is wonderful! Food just as fabulous decent size proportions and well..."

Angie Liu

"This place gives me some nostalgic memories. I knew the previous owners before it was sold to Japanese company. It is still run by Kiwis though...."

Jimon007

"People seem to really like this place in Wellington. It seems every time I am going to meet someone for breakfast or lunch they suggest this spot, so..."

Lostsheep

"Really solid cafe. Love the interesting decor. Noisy but it in the nicest way. Accommodating staff too. We asked for something that had been removed..."

Jade M.

"Came here in a weekday morning bout 8am and it was busy. I ordered the Porridge with Poached Fruits and a Flat White. The Porridge surprised me..."

John Chin

"I have been here a few times and always had a good meal! I got the porridge with fruit which was yummy and came nice and hot, and my brother got the..."

Charlie

"Excellent food, great coffee and atmosphere... What more can you ask for in a café? I particularly liked the coffee brewing equipment out on display..."

Jonathan Goodson

"I come here most weeks for the cabinet food as a fast lunch. Always many options of delicious and fresh sandwiches / paninis. Plus very reasonably..."

I Love Food

"This place is very popular so expect to wait for a table! We have enjoyed both visits here, but I must say the best was when they had the artisan..."

Nicole

"Coffee was good! Fruit salad was really good, $13.50 maybe a bit over priced. Nice place to just sit and chat and had lovely staff. The people next..."

Anna Bentley

"L'affare have changed their menu. Delicious. Not cheap but well worth what we had. The fruit salad was beautifully presented and had some unusual..."

Gillian Hellberg

"Went here on a Sunday morning. Had heard it was very busy but we were greeted and seated straight away! Our order was quickly taken and the food..."

Mia Henry-John

"Came in here the other day with my spouse and was pleasantly surprised by the lively atmosphere without being too intense. I am older woman so when..."

Margaret

"Great spot for a morning coffee. I went there for my breakfast coffee. Nice atmosphere and very popular as shown by the busyness and the flow of..."

Peter W

"Sexy name, sexy location..... Sexy food?Cafe L'affaire, is good, decent and probably at best a mid-table cafe. Coffee was great,..."

Medium_Rare

"At 7 am all I want is good coffee and that's exactly what these guys do. With the amount of people come in at that time of the morning you know it..."

Jenjaroo

"My first time here and ordered grilled halloumi bruschetta and breakfast quesadilla. The food tasted good and rich of flavor. However, the portion..."

Margareta Dorothea

"My group came to have lunch at 1pm on Sunday. I had the egg montreal, and my wife had the breakfast quesadilla. The food was good, but the services..."

Brian Tran

"Love counter food here. Carrot cake is amazing with lots nuts. Beef burger is really big, have to share with friend. Soup is average but bread is..."

Hui Lee

"With a Farina roaster in the middle of the restaurant, and stacks of eggs and plates on the counter of the open kitchen, it’s a snapshot of..."

Marj Osborne

"Caffe L'affare is known for its coffee roastery, a range of beans roasted daily, then packaged and sold around the..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Caffe L'affare seems to sprawl beneath the building in which it resides. They've been going strong for over a decade, sharing the industrial space..."

Heneedsfood

"9 am Sunday breakfast - busy hectic not peaceful but vibrant ,great place to people watch Good food the chorizo and sautéed potatoes a definite..."

Haumanakeakua

"One of my local haunts when I am in this part of town. Serving good coffee, good selection of counterfood and food off the menu. No matter what..."

Rosemary Young

"Been 4 years since I last visited Wellington, and walking into the cafe I could pick up the vibe of City life; people, coffee, and the general hustle..."

Nathan Farrow

"Called in during the weekend when the place was heaving, but the staff were all super friendly and welcoming. Didn't try any food, but the coffee was..."

Sara Crow

"I've seen their coffee being sold all over the place so I obviously needed to pay a visit with a friend. The coffee are indeed very good here, but it..."

Mac

"I've been to Caffe L'affare a number of times and enjoy the atmosphere. Yes there are kids running round yes the service can be a bit slow but the..."

John Sharp

"Congrats to manager Olly convinving us to try the Cafe again. Our waiter, a Japanese man I think, was absolutely superb. His attention was immediate..."

Warwick Wyatt

"If I only had one day to live, I would start it with breakfast at Caffe L'affare.The atmosphere is incredible. Liz runs the place so well...."

Tony

"I personally believe this could be one of the best cafe's in Wellington. I much prefer the food, coffee and staff over Brooklyn cafe next door...."

Sophie Scott-Maunder

"We have never had a bad experience at L'affare. The staff always remember us and we have come to know many of them by name. They are warm, friendly..."

CafeLover

"Probably the best atmosphere of any cafe in central Wellington. The food's pretty good and coffee's fantastic.A favourite Saturday lunch..."

Matt

"The coffee is the main reason for coming here, but if caffeine isnt your thing try their hot chocolate or mocca with a big ol' chunky, diabetes..."

Otago Islander

"I love discovering all the cafes and restaurants in Wellington and since my sister moved down, I’ve made all sorts of excuses to fly down and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I’ve been a regular at L’affare for years as it was one of my parents’ favourite cafes while I was growing up. It’s perpetually busy which is..."

Coffee&Cake

"Lovely breakfast place. A nice ambiance. The toasted cheese scone was very delicious. The coffee is a bit too strong for me. A very friendly service...."

IsH

"Excellent coffee. Best we had in Wellington. The crispy potatoes weren't crispy. I would go back and order something different next time. The food..."

Abram Bailey

"With it being 12:30pm on a rainy Saturday, I was blown away by how well staff managed the influx customers. The business of this cafe is hands down a..."

Ashlee Nicholson

"Highly recommend!! Despite us staying until closing and ordering extra cabinet food 10 minutes before close, the staff were incredibly kind to us..."

Isabella Clague

"Great food and coffee at Cafe L'affare. I had a flat white and the crumpets and both were delicious. Also bought some of their coffee to take home...."

Lara Buchmann-Duck

"It’s always busy here but this time we managed to dine here. Had an iced coffee (with cream) and a bacon butty. I enjoyed it. Well presented drink..."

Yeephang Wong

Brahmastyo Puji

"I really liked the service, super friendly. We ordered for breakfast eggs benedict with bacon and poached eggs on toast with some smashed avo as..."

stefania picetti

"Incredibly delicious cafe with a ton of coffee options. They also have a great spicy chai! Loved every bite, really great textures and tastes...."

Elizabeth Hadden

"Great coffee, spacious venue and good..."

Tesha D.M

Scorch-o-rama

80/100 (3499 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Veeral Patel

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

The Poor Foodie

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

Dotty Iorangi

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

FoodiesTable

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

Sid

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

Joseph Drodroveivali

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

Kiwi FIFO Chef

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

Isaac Tuiala

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

Sheryl

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

Peter

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

Ferial Abdulhameed

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

Roisin King

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

LoverofFood

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

Oliver Dambeck

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

Mei

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

Megha Dogra

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

Ian De Terte

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

Josh Bhullar

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

Sharon Harvey

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

Fern

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

Greer Whiting

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

Samantha Addison-Saipe

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

Matt Knott

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

Eating My Way Around

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

Jonathan Quirk

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

Vikie Snyder

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

Hanna

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

Thomas Zadimas

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

Jenjaroo

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

Susan Roxanne

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

Lisa Whyte

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

Carlie Foster

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

Dan Capper

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

I Love Food

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

Bella Ashton

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

Kai Luv

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

Louis

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

Jack

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

Gillian Kroppertel

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

Katherine MacGregor

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

Leanne Smith

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

Jo

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

Richard C

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

Maree

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

Debra Crawford

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

Allison Henry

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

Debra Crawford

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

Kim New

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

Bill Blaikie

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

Sina Tupou

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

Maarie

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

Kevin Breedveld

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

Amber Tam

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

Eleanore Rogers

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

Jess

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

Georgiana Lowe

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

K

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

Jen C

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

John B

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

Merv

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

Al Jackson

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

R A-Yee

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

Christina F.

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

L Kun

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

Brenda Wallace

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

Kavinda Wijesundara

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

Paulina Padilla

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

Romy Labranche

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

Lorene Bannon

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

Marissa Carter

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

Jessica Heck

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

Jack & Nat happy in NZ

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

Jessica Soppitt

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

Byron Elvey

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

Lani

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

LI XU

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

A Bahrij

Mulberry Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We poped in for breakfast yesterday and found the service great ,food and coffee where excellent as well, I'd recommend stopping by if you are..."

Timothy Dixon

"Found this place recently. Wish I'd known about it sooner. Staff are lovely and the best coffee I have had a..."

Lauren Walburn

"I regularly go here for breakfast, the service is great, they remember my name, and that I charge back to the hotel I am staying at. Food is great,..."

Carmen Fraser

"Great food. Good service. Price friendly. Perfect meal..."

Richard Moore

"The only place I've been to the most in..."

Mike Tran

"Great coffee, lovely service and amazing bacon!!!..."

David Kruse

"Lovely staff with a beautiful breakfast and coffee. Can’t fault anything at all, though the decor is a bit run down, but the food and beverages..."

Local Grams-ma

"The food is excellent more than you expect, I had the big breakfast & eggs Benedict very. Well made and bacon was good quality. Toast was good..."

Vanessa Short

"🍴Breakfast at MULBERRY GARDEN CAFE 🍒. Sat in their courtyard and treated ourselves with perfectly cooked 🥓& 🍌Waffles (maple syrup..."

Kayden Elmsly

"I rarely comment here unless a place is either very bad or extremely good. Have been going to Mulberry regularly for the last 6 months and less..."

Tim M

"Mulberry garden is a wonderful little hideaway on willis st. I went for:- A gorgeous cheese scone- Excellent poached eggs and black..."

John BP

"Good little wee gem without the crowd. Boasting a quiet sheltered courtyard out back, what more could you ask for. The service was good and the..."

Rosemary Young

"Came at 2:00pm and they still serve breakfast (points to that)I had a large flat white and halloumi with grilled mushroom and spinach..."

Vogue Foodie

"OKFrom memory this thin little cafe has had several hospo reincarnations. In the latest, as mulberry garden, it's been given a pleasant,..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great coffee here. Nice feel about the place and reflects the name; exposed brick tile flooring and cute surrounds. Not huge so has a cozy feel about..."

Charlie

"Cute wee cafe that I didn't know existed until it was recommended for a coffee catch up. Cabinet food selection is great. Food off the menu is good..."

RaeRae

"Fantastic place! I finally understand why my coworkers rave about this place. Great counter food, and a great venue for after work drinks. The..."

Suzanne

"I love this place! It's tucked away and serves excellent coffee and food.I've had dinners here before and have had no problems with food or..."

Asymmetriq

"Awesome food at reasonable prices and the service was great. My husband needed steak, eggs and chips (not on the menu) at about 11am, and the chef..."

Angela

"Very nice cafe - I think they're quite new, but they know what they're doing! Tasty food from the kitchen and also the counter. Great coffee too!..."

Alice

"Had a quick lunch here a week or to back. I opted for a burger and fries and it was fine. My wife had a salad and found it a bit bland and..."

Key Man

"The photo below shows what's left of my order of eggs benny. Very tasty and not over the top. Highly recommended. Ah, and the coffee is good too!..."

Fabio Lippo Boardmann

"BEST CURLY FRIES IN TOWN!!! The combination of the crispy fries in addition with the chicken seasoning they add on top….seriously, if you haven’t..."

Georgia Prince

"Hollandaise was amazing 😍 Also my Mocha came with a Jaffa after asking for no marshmallows..."

Matt Archer

"A great little find! Good coffee, generous portions that were very tasty and we didn’t have to wait long! Definitely worth a..."

Emma Groom

"Great coffee!!! Was so impressed by the oat flat white. Yummy as!! Friendly service + great food (ordered hash brown stack) + great coffee = Pleasant..."

Ada Wong

"The first time we came here, we booked and came in, there was only a few people, the food was quick and delicious! Cooked wonderfully! The second..."

Emily Thomas

"This place is amazing. Mere was just so lovely, she overheard us talking about my daughter being dairy free and she offered us an alternative for her..."

Dallyjl

"This funky place is long and narrow and one is never sure when it ends! It does end in a garden of sorts. There's even a covered seating area for..."

Margaret Crisp

"Pretty small cafe but lovely. Never had a bad coffee there. Good selection of teas & cabinet food. The cinnamon scrolls are really good. Some..."

Claire Smashcroft

Midnight Espresso Bar

79/100 (2407 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very cheap coffee , only $3.5 for latte , flat white , cappuccino. Good..."

Tian Sweetly

"I LOVE how there are soo many vegan/veggie options! The space is eclectic and the food is diverse and pretty decent portion wise. I wish it was a..."

Ronia Ibrahim

"I ordered a massif cheese scone which was good value for money. That along with the passionfruit smoothie was a great brunch, and the place is..."

Helga Wilson

"This is favourite breakfast place in Cuba street. I love the environment and quite like those setup. There are old game tables where you can play as..."

Diksha Gaur

"Very friendly staff and the ambiance is very welcoming.They have a good range of food available and my daughter loves this place as there is a..."

Tim 51

"One of the best places up Cuba to usually hide from the high winds or rain. Incredibly friendly staff, great coffee and open late. Win, win,..."

Cody Dunstan-Brown

"Great staff, welcoming and know what they are doing. Super affordable coffee just 3.50! Cakes and slices are great too. Lunch or snack spot. Open..."

Ryan

"Situated on Cuba Street and has a hipster vibe. The coffee is silky, strong and a perfect temperature. I also tried the hot blackcurrent and this..."

Lisa Yang

"Gluten free french toast was absolutely delicious 💞 Friendly staff, cool vibe, and great fried spuds too 😍 Very nice to see good gluten free..."

Celiac Teen

"Awesome place, love how it actually provides a menu online unlike other places, yummy yum in my..."

Hector Ramirez-Martinez

"We LOVE the potatoes with vegan aioli- we want the recipe for the aioli! However, the waitstaff has been rude and impatient with me. They are open..."

Emma Shine

"Good coffee and pretty quick service. Planned to get some treats and coffee, ended up by coffee only, since the sweets were looking dry and..."

Veronica Dharma

"Really good vegetarian/vegan options- sweet and savoury! Quite long waits to be served due to popularity but worth it. Not as busy at midnight..."

Anna Tremayne

"Went here based on reviews and as they have vegan/vegetarian options. Went on a Monday around 6pm. Pretty dead, which suited me as I was..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Had breakfast here today. The place is doped it reminds me the cafes in Melbourne really cool and hippy vibe here. I have a GF slice of chocolate..."

Mark A.

"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington. This place has the best hot chocolate ever! The atmosphere is cool, with a big window at the front where..."

Paris Jenkins

"My friend and I always love coming to this place. We used to come every Thursday or Sunday before our dance class and never really have any..."

LoverofFood

"As newbies in Wellington, a bunch of hungry vegan/vegetarian/gluten free friends were hunting for a place to go to for dinner and I'm so happy we..."

Christine Yeh

"Got stepped out by some random delinquent drunkard who kicked over the chair I was sitting in and confronted my friend who - mind you - shouldn't..."

Kauri Tearaura

"A very funky cafe with lots of food options! (caters WELL for veges/vegans) Quite small and busy, but service is always fast. Apart from having good..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"Came here as a group of 5 for brunch. Finding a seat can be tricky even just for 2 people as this place is very popular, but the table turnover seems..."

Matt Knott

"Came here for breakfast over the weekend! The cafe was super busy and they were possibly short staffed but regardless, the staff were on top of..."

Jess Abraham

"We always visit this place when we're in Wellington! A wonderful place for an early morning, daytime, late night, anytime visit.They serve..."

Charmaine

"This cafe has such a cool vibe. Amazing coming in for a 2am salmon and cream cheese bagel 😍 they were so yummy my partner came back for another..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Can't go wrong with the vegan nachos!!!! Always a hit, reasonable price and soooo much food! Incredibly impressed, ups to you midnight! Will def be..."

Kelsi Butler

"My favorite place in town to grab a quick coffee, and at a super reasonable price! The Mochas are great (complete with marshmallows and cream), and..."

Alexia Swain

"Love, love, love! Everything I have eaten here has been amazing. The vibe is great, staff are super friendly, attentive and efficient. It also..."

Kirsty

"Excellent punchy coffee, prompt friendly service. A jewel on Cuba St. I like the fit out and the vibe of this place. Though I don't head here much..."

The Food Snob

"Great tasting cabinet food and a perfectly made long black. There have been many a night when my coffee craving just needed to be satiated. I am just..."

Johann Go

"I've said it before and I'll say it again. People with tatts make better coffee. Long black was bang on. Want to try the nachos they look good!..."

Crumpet King

"Really interesting cabinet food and served food and at a very good price. I use to come here for late night cakes which were really good. This time I..."

Annie Bananie

"Really nice place to catch up with friends! It does not actually carry the same vibe as other inner city cafes.It's cozy and inviting.Really good..."

Vera Yiu

"Great coffee!!! Was the best we had during our time in Wellington & we are out the whole four days so tried a variety of cafes &..."

Hungry Pup

"The food was amazing and at a really good price. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options so anyone can dine here. The environment was great and the staff..."

Rachel Luo

"This is my favourite cafe to go to in the CBD. Great selection of counter food including many vegan options! The vegan chocolate cake is 100% worth..."

EsmeEats

"Great vegan/vegetarian cafe with friendly service. Really delicious food especially nachos. The only thing is that often the water jugs are empty...."

Ben Sherwood

"I have one of their keep cups which is a cylindrical plastic tribute to Fidel Castro with a lid but hey hipsters United? Just kidding this place is..."

Mana

"One of our best finds in Wellington!This place really embodies what Wellington is all about - the arts, the hippy vibe, and the coffee..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"This is my favorite coffee shop in Welligton! Always great coffee and a rotating bevy of sweets if you're in the mood to treat yourself. Great..."

Stephanie Danger Bonde

"Great vegetarian and vegan selection of foods. I have mainly tried over the counter items other than the tofu pasta(which wasn't to my..."

Vernita Green

"Excellent. Ambience is superb, lovely artwork on the walls. Cheap and great selection of drinks. Best nachos in town.. keep doing what you're..."

Béat Tune

"Hot summer day, asked for an ice coffee, served with ice cream and marshmallow, no cream, tasty cooling drink! Could have easily downed more. Before..."

VDMT

"Wow this place is awesome! amazing food that tastes great and is also vegan / gluten free. Fast service too. Couldn't be happier with our 2 recent..."

Stevie Cozens

"Yum- food, hot chocolate and latte were great. We will return. Quite reasonably priced. We had the cheese scone and the avocado Brie croissant...."

Ian De Terte

"The coffee here is always really good and very reasonably priced. There is a wide range of food with lots of options for both vegans and..."

Jenjaroo

"Came here for dessert; I love that it is open late at night. Cakes were good with a wide range available for those with food intolerances. Loved the..."

Lyle

"Quite a magical place, I've ventured here sporadically for over a decade.The quality and consistency seems to be intact with most..."

MSY123

"Pretty decent food here, the nachos are incredible. It's really convenient for a late night feed after drinking considering it's like the only place..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Another one of these iconic Wellington cafés that is a great place for a coffee or meal. It's a bit dark inside but that's part of the..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I Came here most days the last four years that I have spent in Wellington. Great value, great food, and at great prices. Love this place and..."

Bryce Felton

"This place has been a staple for me for about 5 years. High quality food and coffee at reasonable prices (long black = $2.50) Plenty of great..."

Vegetable Man

"Midnight espresso is the quintessential Wellington coffee shop. I've been here many a time and will continue to return! Their cakes and..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Love midnight espresso!! So far I have only tried the sweet cakes and tarts but would love to try a meal from the menu one day. Tonight I got the..."

India Shores

"Midnight espresso is the goods. Fits into the buzz of Cuba street perfectly, and it's so different to any other café i've ever been to. Firstly,..."

Tanya Kerr

"Midnight Espresso is the shining jewel in the crown that is Wellington's glorious café culture. The staff are friendly, efficient and awesome. The..."

Luke Alexander

"I always go here when I'm in Wellington. It's a great little place. The food and drink is always good. I can't give it a 5.0 because sometimes you..."

Lisa Pearson

"It is your average Tuesday afternoon and maybe you’re a little parched and feel like eating food despite not being hungry (story of my life, bored..."

Hana

"The chicken salad said "tossed garden salad with smoked chicken" so I expected it to be a basic salad but I was super stoked when they bought it out..."

Katie Hansen

"Perfect little boutique coffee shop and food spot to grab a brunch, happy staff and fast service keeps you happy, the coffee is divine and the food..."

Sam Hodgson

"Midnight Espresso is probably the best coffee in Wellington. Which means, really, that it's the best coffee in New Zealand. Good cakes and milkshakes..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"I miss this place. I want to visit Wellington again, solely for this beautiful cafe that stole my heart. Desserts + tea at a late hour in the night..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Good vibes, and good prices and good food. Great juices ! Especially for morning healthy boost, only cafe open at 7am when I arrived that looked busy..."

Assalazarian

"Such a special little place! Lots of breakfast options for my Omni husband as well as delicious vegan options for me!! The biggest bonus was all the..."

Leoma Visser

"Always good coffee, hot chocolate and friendly staff, actually, the small bowl of nachos is massive , only for $11!. Sometimes good music, sometimes..."

Chris Vera

"I still dream about their chocolate cake with yoghurt. So delicious. Coffee is great also (and we have high standards in Wellington). ..."

Natasha Short

"I can die happy after eating a slice/giant hunk of blondie cake from here. I can't get over how moist and good this cake is. Peaches and chocolate..."

Mallory

"Great brunch spot. Very hipster vibe with the old school furniture and interior decor. Veggie hash stack is a must try dish and true value for $$...."

P L

"An unique cafe with an arty gothic vibe. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. The black bean patty was nicely seasoned and paired really well with the..."

Lex Antony Huang

"The ambience is just inviting you to sit down and enjoy your midnight with a good coffee and a slice of pie or whatever you are longing for. It is..."

Anton Mies (Smirnov)

"Midnight Espresso is one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Located on Cuba St and open until late, this funky cafe has a variety of delicious food..."

Dani Pohlod

"Best counter food in the city!. Delicious vegetarian and vegan counter food in a fun alternative setting. Great people..."

Jznz

"Fun, funky spot with loads of options to choose from. They have a full case of baking with a ton of vegan options. The choices change often enough to..."

Crissy

"I went to the Midnight when it first opened. ... still going to this day. Hasn't changed much, no need to.Great for us vegan eaters. Staff have been..."

Ross Edney

"I love Midnight I used to come here as a vegan and now still come to eat EVERYTHING on the menu. Affordable and always something new and tasty in the..."

BKL

"So nice to see an original menu. Really impressed with the great range of food. Delicious coffee. Very reasonable prices. Friendly and helpful staff...."

Melody Shinnick

"Favourite Cafe in Wellington at the moment. Always give me good vibes as soon as I get in. Paulie and Adam always good for a yarn while making coffee..."

Rory A. Wagner

"Midnight is an absolute institution here in Wellington and for good reason - the food caters to a variety of palettes and the counter offerings are..."

Rhiannon At Large

"I kinda thought Wellington was aboring city when I arrived here.. until we want down walking through the city's busy lanes in the night. Especially..."

EatPrayLoveFood

"This is a fantastic place to get delicious vegan food.The coffee is great, and the staff are friendly, love..."

Jo

"By far my favourite coffee shop in the city. Great thing is it's close to the university Campus too! I always come here for my fix of Mocha + whipped..."

Hubbabubba

"I've found the food has always been great and they have an especially good catering for Vegan eaters comparative to other diners in Wellington. Music..."

Cee Jay

"Stopped by to catch up with a mate. Food was all very nicely displayed and tasted great. Didn't actually order any drinks but my friend mentioned..."

Jonathan Dysart

"We are vegan and we loved the food! The staff were amazing and the premises has a cool and laid back vibe - big love <3 :)..."

Siann Yeats

"Midnight Espresso is my default go-to whenever I'm in the mood for a late-night cup of coffee. The drinks are always delicious, and the staff are..."

Cruz Johnson

"Always get my coffee fix here and the caramel slice is devine..."

Vincent G

"This place has become my local, I turn up in the later hours of the night at least once a week even though it's about twenty minutes' walk from my..."

Cassandra Tse

"Awesome place for vegan, vegetarian food! Of course there are meat varieties available for the rest too..Funky paintings, sporting..."

Vids

"Fantastic selection of food and a great vibe. As a vegan there is a wide range to choose from! The vegan chocolate cake and the veg. nachos are..."

Georgina

"I love this place, it has a groovy vibe. Great for a quick bite. Lots of simple snacky food. It can get too..."

M

"Lots of fantastic tasty options for Vegetarians and Omnivores alike, one of the few places that serve great vegan food that isn't limited to limp..."

Pineapple

"Easily my fave cafe in Wellington! Such a cool atmosphere matched by unique and delicious fresh food. As a vegetarian there's so many options, and so..."

OrangeHorse

"I love this funky place. It has lots of style and class. They serve Havana coffee and it is never weak here. It is mostly a vege and vegan cafe, but..."

Enchante Chang

"A Wgtn icon - great for late coffee or snak on Cuba Street - funky atmos & always unique food presentation. Great for people watching in the..."

Melvin

"Midnight Espresso is, in my opinion, the most consistently good cafe in Wellington. I've had coffee there over 20 times and have never had a bad one,..."

Jordan Morrice

"I've been to Midnight Espresso a few times, but this was the first time they had cabinet food that was both vegan and gluten free. On previous..."

RachelElsewhere

"With delicious cakes and great drinks, Midnight Espresso is also one of the only places in Wellington you can get a decent coffee at 2am.The..."

Mimus

"One of the most venerable coffee joints in Wellington, Midnight Espresso has been cranking out consistently great coffee for ever. If there is a..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Situated in the heat of the bustling Cuba Street, this cafe is a typical Wellington Cafe. The walls of the cafe are full of graphetti and music..."

Roku

"Legendary Wellington establishment, Midnight Espresso, is one of the bastions of the Wellngton café scene and a source of much goodness over the..."

Kai Luv

"Such a cool vibe in this place. There is tons of quirky art to look at. I just got a hot chocolate which was really good, but want to go try the food..."

T Trifonoff

"What is not to love? Our breakfast experience was superb. Ordered one big brekkie and shared it with the two of us. The servings were big and the..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"This came recommended from a Google search as a good place for breakfast. On arrival it wasn’t too busy so we thought this would be nice and quick..."

Ben Wilson

"Had scrambled tofu and stir fry vegies on Friday night and girlfriend had the chicken and stir fry veg. Generous serving /vegies cooked to..."

Kyra Reid

"This place is simply superb! Awesome vibe with chill staff. The music is great and it’s clear every inch of the place has been crafted. Shout out..."

Aaron James

"Wide variety in the menu, one of the few places that make café options late. Great vibes, not too loud, good music, strong coffee, polite staff and..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nacho flavor out of this world. Large size the move. Audible sighs from us both. Wowza. Two very happy vegans but there are options for all!..."

Tristana Leist

"Good food selection, quirky place. They didn't have table numbers and were relying on walking around calling food out which seemed a bit challenging..."

Johnathon Preston

"A great cafe, artsy and cute, helpful staff and there's a pinball machine! (Which unfortunately had an error while playing) The coffee and chips were..."

Ji-Hyun A

"Love this cafe!. Always friendly, great vibe, good food, lots to choice from. Thank you for being dog friendly. It’s so nice to have a place to go..."

sharon bryant

"What can I say about midnight espresso? It's a Wellington classic been around for years. It's always nice to be able to grab a coffee at an odd hour..."

Daniel Kelly

"First food I try in wellington, very big..."

Karla Medawar

"Food was fantastic! It was slow to come out, however it was understandable. I could tell the staff were hustling to keep up with how busy the place..."

Aimee Randall

"We landed in Wellington very late and needed something to eat. Midnight Espresso was still one of the few places open and pumping so we dropped to..."

4chillies

"Simply the best hot chocolate in town. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful artwork adorning the walls. The coffee was really good..."

Ugo Tsimaratos

"Every time we come to Wellington this is a compulsory visit. We love the caramel slice and the hash stack breakfast, such good value for money and..."

Kayley Knight

Cha

"Happened to be walking on courtenay place and the cakes in the glass caught our eye so we decided to check it out.Bought 3 slices from 3..."

Way2Food 🍔🍟🍕🍖🍰 (25% Of ZomatoGold, Code : WAY29380)

"Love here, no matter food or bubble tea.Opening late, huge selection on menu, and totally affordable,for when you need a big feed with an..."

驰张

"Greeted warmly by the staff member and really attentive towards customers need. Personally I didn’t fancy the peach milk tea I ordered but I love..."

Michelle Chua

"Absolutely loved our time at Cha. Ordered bbq pork egg fu yong, deep fried squid and roast duck on rice. I loved the squid and nearly demolished it..."

Leima Tu'atonga

"I wanted to try out the dishes here but I had already eaten with my friends when we walked past here. But I get a bubble tea (taro) for dessert! It..."

Camellia

"If you want some traditional Asian food, if you want good cake and milk tea. Come here, they never let me down.I came almost every week with friend..."

Yitong Meng

"One awesome chinese spot which is pocket friendly as well. Went there for an early dinner and it was crowded on a normal monday evening. The chicken..."

Nature's Kid

"Ordered takeaway. Took 25 minutes from call to receiving my order. Only ordered Chicken and Sweet corn soup as well as spring rolls. Food was great..."

Troy Wood

"Probably one of the most authentic and best restaurant in town if you are looking for the "real" deal. We had spicy chicken and fish with bubble tea...."

Fitdreams

"I've been here twice, had the bbq pork the first time. The portion was big but taste was average. The second time I went, ordered the mapo bean curd..."

JJ

"Incredible tea selection here and just a great place to just hang out and enjoy some snacks. Food is a bit hit and miss and the cake selection isn't..."

Bopnbeep

"Ordered the wonton soup, it's very filling but flavour is so-so. I'd rate it a 3.5However, the tea selection is off the chain! So they..."

Crumpet King

"A huge selection of Chinese and Taiwanese dishes, and a whole separate menu for drinks and desserts. Try the chicken with grilled cheese and peanut..."

Mel Jones

"I suppose one of the main pull factors to visit Cha is its very reasonable prices (and as a student that is always good). But there is much else to..."

Robert P.

"I really love this place. Have dinner there twice per week. The spicy dumpling is the one you must try. Big portion and cheap price with huge range..."

Kelly White

"A secluded hole in the wall on Courteney place that serves tempting cakes, bubble teas and addictive dumplings in chili oil. Dark and drab interior..."

Cheyneismyhero

"One of my favourite places to visit in Wellington. Been here several times now. I absolutely love their Bubble Tea selection. Hard to choose which..."

Kim M

"Love their bubble tea, it's absolutely refreshing. Haven't had much of their food yet, though some of their dishes (I had a fried noodle dish) are of..."

M

"Visited Cha today with a group of friends and was pretty impressed, and will definitely return again to try more of their extensive menu. I..."

Jordan Morrice

"I dined in here once only. There was a special dish for that night - barbecue ox tongue. Memorable dish. Loved it. Ambience was pretty different than..."

Satyaki Sensarma

"I really love the cakes they have on display, especially green tea flavour. They are also so beautiful. My favourite thing from Cha is their congee,..."

Doug Funnie

"Cha is a Chinese restaurant and tea house in the heart of Wellington City that offers a massive variety of Taiwanese cuisine, cakes, and tea..."

Sophia

"I should have written a review a long time ago, but I'm a regular and I love it. I have noticed changes over time, i.e. The most recent price..."

WineListPlease

"Been going to CHA since I discovered it, Staff are so attentive, the food's exactly what you want from Chinese/Taiwanese Cuisine, the Atmosphere is..."

Curtis Chan

"Straight up best place in Wellington. Been my local for the last 3 weeks and service is..."

Saskia Wallace

"Amazing place to have meal. Nice food and cheap price, spend less than 50 for two people with entree, main and drink. Try the dumpling in chili..."

Amanda Reynolds

"Surprisingly great!- great friendly staff- delicious food- quick service- excellent tiramisu - generous servings- very..."

Zamm

"I went there on Sun 17 Feb. I've been here several times previously, but the service was not that great all the time. The attitudes of the staff..."

Maya

"I too eat here often! Great value for money - big servings and great selection! The Chilli dumplings are divine; Salt and pepper squid delicious; the..."

Jamanius

"I eat at Cha at least once a week. The staff are friendly and efficient. The food and drink variety is so big, that you never seem to tire..."

Mark

"Great place will definitely come back to try some more of their..."

Johnny Chan

"Great restaurant, good for come with friends. I like spicy food and this just a right please to have spicy food and Taiwan style..."

张驰

"Huge selection of food and drink. Both good and drink were very good. Menu has some pictures. Ambience could be improved with a bit more light, but..."

Richard Bolscher

"10/10 Foodgasm. Cheap, delicious. Fave place to come with friends for a great affordable..."

Khayt Hanara

"best Chinese spicy chicken in town! If you want some authentic Chinese food, this is the place you should not miss. Also very decent amount, I..."

Yuechuan Yang

"Been here twice. Delicious and authentic Chinese food at very reasonable..."

Jackie Wenrong Weng

"Good menu, especially the specials board. Good food, quantity was generous. The tofu in my fish & tofu soup was missing, but was quickly fixed when..."

Dee O.

"Nice food and reasonable..."

Andrea Merlo

"Cha was my favorite Courtney place restaurant until Covid closed it. The replacement Chopsticks is fine but no blackboard menu or million varieties..."

James Dunlop-Storey

"Love the chicken and corn soup, and really good selection of tea. Also tried the dumplings in chilli oil which were tasty too. Has a nice atmosphere,..."

Natalie Grant

"This is the best, most authentic, delicious, Chinese restaurant in Wellington. Their dishes are full of flavour, with fresh ingredients, beautiful..."

Logan Gregory

Bordeaux Bakery And Brasserie

78/100 (2043 ratings)

"We usually order take away here. The BEST Nicoise sandwich ever! I also love the Bayonne ans well as the chicken baguette. They used to have a duck..."

Oliver Dambeck

"Bought the nicely and timely made breakfast which costed me around $21. It was filling and good and the order did not take that long. In my opinion..."

EssJay

"Came here for cake and hot chocolate a little while ago. This place does have some good food and glorious, crusty bread. I had a mango cheesecake and..."

LucyGoosey

"An older cafe now that could do with a bit of a tidy up to be fair. I think the food is good, but the service is not so good. You will wait and meals..."

Ian Apperley

"I frequent this place for lunch sandwiches and the chocolate eclair! I would definitely suggest this place if you are in the vicinity and need a..."

Adarsh Jupudi

"Doesn't start out too flash - as I prefer to have the order taken at the table. But once you order and grab a table you're on your way. I had a..."

Brendon Glasgow

"Bordeaux has had its ups and downs over the years. This was always our 'treat' cafe, as the prices are higher than other cafes in the area but..."

Caffeinated Weka

"I had the eggs Benny & asked for it to be on a soft toast rather than the usual hard toast. And it wasn't a problem at all. Was really nice surprise..."

Jeremy Kydd

"Got a range of their sweet stuff to share and they were all delicious. A bit on the pricey side..."

Amanda Chan

"Wow this place is incredible! Mariana (the person serving us) was spot on for what she recommended to my husband and I 🏳️‍🌈 with all of..."

Scout Schultz

"Great experience at this cafe. Had the eggs benedict with ham. The thick cut ham off the bone was delicious and the eggs were perfect. Finished this..."

Josh Whyte

"It's been a long time since I had a bite to eat here. Still good food though. Very busy place, so this tells me that people know what good food is..."

Pamela Ngan

"We grabbed some sandwiches, a Niçoise and a Cajun Chicken, to go along with a small Duchess cake. All three things were delicious and good value for..."

Justin Olsen

"Was yummy but what ruined the experience was when I asked if I could have some cream to go with the small slice of cake at $8.70, I was given a..."

Meredith McLachlan

"I love Bordeaux Bakery. The simple baguettes and croissants taste amazing here, you won’t regret buying..."

Joa

"I’ve been a long time customer of Bordeaux Bakery, always popping in to get their French doughnuts (aka cronuts) which are a hit in my family...."

Nikhil George

"Delicious French pastry treats, pies, salads, and cafe items. An amazing range of French inspired sweets and a cabinet of savoury rolls and panini..."

David “Von” Garratt

"Nice food here. I had a pie which was quite nice. Mince and mozzarella. My partner had a chicken pie, it was delicious..."

Andy Creighton

"A lovely bakery with huge space to sit. Great staffs and quick service. Creme brûlée was really nice. The rye sourdough was on point. Great..."

Winnie Felicia Gunawan

"no faults here came to this bakery as I wait for my embassy appointment spacious place very factory like as they are very busy crazy how busy this..."

Finedine Romance

"I use their stall at the Lower Hutt market each weekend. Good quality..."

Mike Barton

Arobake

"Loved the warmed quiche & my friend & I went halves each on a lemon cake & double chocolate cake, both were to die for. Lovely friendly staff..."

Lindsey Moon

"I hadn't been to Arobake for many years when I'd go often with work colleagues several years ago....pre children etc. Coffee this time was fantastic..."

Nicola Krijger

"We first got our son a birthday cake from Arobake for his 2nd birthday. Always the double chocolate with a car drawn on it. We got his 14th on..."

Rose Andrews

"Black Forest Torte is delicious - highly..."

Perlie Brown

"Amazing food! Best bakery. Staff are great and quality is..."

Laura Brown

"Best bakery in..."

Timo Reitnauer

"Great coffees and very friendly staffWe had the bacon and egg baps which were toasted and the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel.The food..."

Tim 51

"Got the cake from Moore Wilson - the cake looks so beautiful and catched my eyes.This double choclate cake is very very rich - the top layer..."

Kombie Stanley

"An OK commercial bakery. A small cafe/bakery with seating for perhaps a dozen, selling good quality bread, cakes, slices and pies. At the..."

Duncan Galletly

"Picked up a carrot cake today for the office and will certainly be heading back to Arobake for cakes in future. Called up at about 9:30am and asked..."

Jordan Morrice

"Excellent freshly baked breads! I love their Honey Ciabatta loaf and their Olive Sourdough. I have had some of their sweet treats including their..."

Amy Atkins

"Lovely place, fantastic pastries, and delicious savoury pies and sandwiches. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The place is super CLEAN, tidy, and..."

Mahnaz

"Great selection of Breads and Cake's. Not 100% like in Switzerland🇨🇭 but almost. The correct name for the good "Nuffgipfel" is..."

Bruno Huerlimann

"I frequent this café regularly when working on projects nearby to get tradie treats. It's been a bit of a time recently trying to get a park etc..."

Michelle Stronach-Marsh

"Nice place for a light breakfast or brunch. They have different varieties of bakery. I love their cream, its soft and not too sweat. Definitely will..."

Brahmastyo Puji

"A magical birthday cake. Ordered the large (30 cm round) Black Forest Torte, $100, which is approximately 20 large sized pieces. Cake looked amazing..."

Byron Elvey

"Bacon and egg pie is amazing I have gained a new addiction! All your sweets that I've tried have also been absolutely delicious. Yuuuumm most..."

Tiffany Tweddle

"Probably my favourite cafe in Wellington. Always clean, very good food, can talk to friends without raising your voice. Probably the best mocha..."

Liz

"Went in for lunch, a pie a mocha and a sweet. They were all DELICIOUS and get staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breadtzels are such a..."

Cameron

"Reasonable coffee, basic range of cabinet food savouries. Amazing cakes and sweet treats. Plus baked artisan..."

David “Von” Garratt

"Great coffee. Not just a bakery! Earliest cafe opening we could find. 7am..."

Tom Phillpotts

"Had a Moroccan pie 🥧, best pie I’ve had in a while the only thing is it was super hot so crank the pie warmer up a..."

Arran Guy

"The vegan selection is absolutely amazing. There is a lot more selection now than when Iast visited. We keep getting requests from friends now...."

Ben Kitel

"They say the coffee in New Zealand is something else .. and this place is certainly a testament to that. Then there's all the freshly baked and..."

KJ Howe

"Rhubarb and custard tarts are delicious. Great pies and yummy..."

Cherie King

"My partner and I love this place and met up today for quick coffee. And my mornings are always so much better when he wakes me up with a mini savoury..."

Alisha Shrestha

Qba Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, good coffee, friendly staff, a good selection of music to relax..."

Peter Drinkwater

"Good food and excellent..."

James Whitfield

"Very good restaurant: good service and nice..."

Mindaugas Grinys

Nada Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"The location is a little out the way but I was greeted by friendly staff as I entered NADA's bakery for the first time. I was happy with the..."

Ashleigh Clark

"What's better than a fresh cream lamington? Not too many things in my books. Just love the selection here, easy parking and the pies are full of..."

Miss Persistant

"Went to Nada in Tawa after visiting in Whitby. Had my first custard square in several months, it was delicious. The pastry was firm and flakey with..."

Julia Hennessy

"Been going to Nada since I was a kid (Jville). So pleased to see Nada is still going and I can take my kids here too! The pies are absolutely..."

Nic Page

"Brilliant service in Tawa early this morning. Thanks to the lovely staff member who served me and my family - sorry I didn't catch your name! Food..."

Rachael H

"I had the best customer service from Ruth and Danielle at Nada Bakery in Tawa this morning. This was customer service at its best. Thank you ladies..."

Rachel Dalley

"The Hot Cross buns this year were outstanding . When ordering cakes bexsure to.insist on a box ,Black forest cake in a paper bag does not work..."

Shoestring Decor

"Just superb. Food is excellent, staff friendly and..."

Jenny N

"Lovely pies and lovely people. I dropped my pie and they replaced it for me no..."

David Karl

"Nada Bakery do the BEST cakes!! I had my son's birthday coming up so emailed through a photo of what I wanted and how I wanted it to look. Told them..."

Shian Annie Brits

"Great pies and food here. Coffee service can be a bit slow but otherwise all..."

John Doe

"The BEST gluten free bread, and so good to see a variety of freshly baked gluten free products. The bread is so soft and tasty, and took me back to..."

Anita Balakrishnan

"Nice, airey cafe-bakery with delicious selection of pastries, sponges and other food to blow your diet plan to smithereens. Also offered are..."

Les “Havana Boy” 77

"Another quality bakery with award winning pork belly pies. Coffee and cakes are also no..."

Graeme Wooller

"Fabulous pies, pastries and bread. Really tasty just like home made but better as they deliver. Great customer service and will continue to support..."

TrinaMNZ

"As always the potato top pie was..."

Robert Fairhurst

Mama Brown

77/100 (4117 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was alright. I like how there's 2 for 1 deals, very couple-friendly. Interior vibe is very casual, I like the . Food portions are really good..."

Ken Wong

"The southern fried chicken is my favourite as well as the wings! I love the new milkshakes they always have every now which keeps it fresh! This is a..."

Kylie

"Such an amazing place to chill! Had halloumi burger, Cajun fries, fried chicken burger called Big papa along with a couple of cocktails as shown in..."

Nitisha Arora

"Fantastic good here! When I went it was quite busy and I understand why, it’s a ready nice quirky place great for going out with friends for a btw..."

Crackerjacker

"Great family eating, fair choice of dishes, great portions, recommend the cajun fries. I had the Haloumi salad, top notch! Nice friendly service..."

Steve Bird

"A top location in the heart of Wellington, great grub and even better thick and creamy milkshakes to die for! Think twice with having one as a meal..."

Cody Dunstan-Brown

"Average, burger was abit dry a little taste could be added by some sauces. Would rate it 4. Too much space between the table and the plane style..."

Tarun Parmar

"Great food, great service and well priced for where they are and what they offer. I'd highly recommend their chocolate brownie, their burgers are..."

Chapman

"One of my must go to places when in wellington. No better way to start a day then with a hot brown boy from Kentucky. The fun Decor and..."

Richie Hewson

"The amount of times I’ve been here is insane! Their food is total mouthgasms! My absolute fav is their chicken waffles, I could literally..."

Sheryl

"Good food, good portions but its soooooo noisy in there....!!!!!!! I couldnt hear my friend sitting infront of me. Dinners come in groups of younger..."

N Simadri

"I have always wanted to go to Mama Brown as I've wanted to try their famous milkshakes.I went with a friend at around 9pm on a Friday night..."

Megan Barr

"I am currently visiting Wellington and Mama Brown was recommended to me through a friend.. this place is amazing! The vintage vibes give it such a..."

Meg Howell

"Great service! Staff were friendly and the girl that bought our meal out to us had some good banter which I really appreciated! Food was of huge..."

Vin 123

"I went to Mama Brown not really knowing what to expect. Last time we went it was just opened and empty. Since then it certainly has put itself on..."

Muffin Mum

"Best Milkshakes in town! Ordered the double chocolate fudge brownie milkshake and the espresso one. It was YUMMY! We also had the waffles with..."

Caline

"Just went and got a couple of milkshakes with some Sals pizza, the gentleman serving us was so lovely! Didn’t catch his name but he was English...."

Zoe Holt

"When I approached the doors of Mama Brown, I was shocked to find that they were not open at 7am on a Monday morning! In the hopes of the doors..."

Croissant Muncher

"We went here and I ordered fish and chips which was really nice and my partner ordered chicken burger and the food was really good we loved it. 💕..."

Loveheart1955

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 3/5 Customer ServicePretty average cafe with ordinary food, Found it quite over..."

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"Amazing service and food, felt welcome as soon as we walked in! Giant shakes that are super sweet and sickly (would probably recommend sharing if..."

Georgia Kelly Moore

"Can I get a HELLLLL YEAAAAAAH. oh my god is the place good for a hangover cure, I came to mama Browns 3 times whilst I was in Wellington and I..."

Pearl Clarke

"Came to Mama Brown for lunch on a Wednesday while visiting Wellington with a couple of mates. There were some positive aspects of Mama..."

Charle Megala

"Went here for dinner last night absolutely loved it the food was amazing I got the chicken tacos and the milkshakes both were in point also the vibe..."

Aman

"Really good food, but overpriced for what you get. Quality is there, but the value is not. Really nice atmosphere and a brilliant ambience...."

Hone Heron

"Good place. I took a Cookie Monster and the waffle was very good. Good quality for affordable price. I recommend it. But if I may say, cup must be..."

Maïlig Dinis

"YummyStudent deals are great $10 for a burger and fries. Shakes are real good..."

ASIAN_HAYDEN

"Mama brown is a good restaurant with good delicious meals.The line out the door speaks for itself.Chalk written menu board and the..."

Steven

"Food was below average, friend got the chicken waffle burger and the waffle was soggy and chicken was not crispy. I got the fries with meat and..."

Em

"Milkshakes Milkshakes Milkshakes This place makes the best milkshakes that I've ever had. I really enjoy the chocolate peanut butter one..."

Kalila Tatu McMillan

"Such a cool place great for something different. First time I visited here I got the fish and chips, unfortunately the fish was caked in a very thick..."

Elyse

"Super cute ambience. Colorful and seated on airplane chairs. :) Craved waffles so we ended up here after checking the menu outside the..."

Momo

"Went on a super buzy day during a promo they were having. Had to wait as we didn't book in advance but was able to get seated quickly due to sheer..."

Coco

"Really do enjoy coming here! Great service and atmosphere and delicious meals! My friend and I will always come in and get milkshakes (best part)..."

LoverofFood

"Had a super memorable experience, amazing food and generous portions. Music was lit and staff were super cool. Very accomodating of our big loud..."

Jocheli015

"Had the chicken/waffles and chips on my trip to Mama Brown. The chips were cooked well and were not dry at all. When I had the chicken and waffles, I..."

Veeral Patel

"If you love spicy food I definitely recommend the Buffalo Wings, very spicy but very delicious! If you feel like cooling down your mouth after I..."

Nessa Knell

"Came here with my brother as he shouted the treat. Absolutely the best milkshakes in town!!! Ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter & Caramel Shake and..."

ImyNTom

"I had read the reviews for this place and from the pictures I saw I knew I was going to order the chicken waffle sandwich. It exceeded my..."

Linlin

"food wWas good and the ribs were massive but also juicy and soft. I only wish the chips came separately as they were soft hidden under the sauce of..."

Christian

"Food is good but smaller portioned burgers so order chips or a side to go with it.Bit pricey for what you get but nice clean place and they do..."

Jordan

"Went here on my last trip to Wellington. The staff were friendly and didn't mind my loud little 1 year old. Food was great and a very good portion..."

Chelethammavong

"The ribs were nice but not fantastic. The real highlight here is their milkshakes. These milkshakes really are the best in Wellington. Friendly owner..."

Louie

"One of my to-go cafes. You can't actually go wrong with any of their dishes! Would 10/10 recommend to go here especially on Wednesday..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Came on a busy 2for1 Wednesday night.. didn't have any booking therefore needed to wait for a bit.. soon after a table was ready the waitstaff..."

Vogue Foodie

"I had waffles & they were delicious! Peppermint tea was divine. The staff were warm & welcoming, the atmosphere was quite lovely. Love the decor,..."

Pelenise Filipo-O'Brien

"I went to this restaurant on the early January. During the trip of Wellington, this meal was the best we had in Wellington. Affordable price and very..."

Angela King

"If you want not so healthy but out of this world delicious food then this is the place for you. Everything I've tried here has been outstanding. Big..."

Claudia Serra

"Loved this place! We came in late afternoon on a Saturday and shared the chicken wings and BBQ ribs. They were super delicious. We need to..."

Shannon21

"Big eats, cheap price tag. Thats what you get on a 2 for 1 wednesday from 11 till 11. I ordered the ribs and my dining companion had the Kentucky Got..."

Vicki Wong

"Stopped in here a couple of weeks ago after an 8 hour drive from Auckland. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, I had the vegetarian breakfast..."

EATINGUPAKL On Instagram

"An amazing experience for me as an Aucklander. I ordered a chicken and beef burger, and the beef was cooked amazing - not overdone, and still juicy..."

Austin Ibarra

"Incredibly good comfort food and amazing shakes. We had Cajun fries, chicken waffle, breakfast burrito, peanut caramel shake and a float. All..."

Steven Lee

"Waffles and fried chicken... what could go wrong! Love this place, while not the most classy of places it is tasty! I'm yet to find..."

Abby Jones

"Been here a couple of times now, some experiences were great others not so much, I had they're southern Chicken burger and it was ok, nothing special..."

Food Lover

"Great food. Awesome seats and decor. Great service. I had chicken and waffles which was strangely awesome. I would have liked the waffles a bit..."

Amy Pointon

"The place is full any time you drive past, but once you enter, the hostess attends to you straight away. The table are shared, but the food is..."

DarshT

"Love the bustling environment of this place. The staff were nice and helpful and responded to requests well. The Oreo cheesecake shake was pretty..."

Annie Bananie

"Went here last night for a catch up with friends. We didn't have a booking and it was pretty busy but the staff were great and found us a table...."

Sara

"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good portions. Would definitely eat here again. They have 2 for 1 main meals on Wednesdays and great looking..."

Autumn

"Me and my partner Went here on a whim when we saw the birthday deal and so glad we did. Great atmosphere and music- favourite place we have been to..."

Charlotte Ayrey

"It was a nice and cosy restraunt especially in wellingtons cold weather, the food was great and the prices were worth the dish. Me and my wife..."

Hala&Plum

"My second time here, but my first time was a long time ago, so I felt it was due for a review! Came in and sat ourselves, the place is..."

Medium_Rare

"Have come here plenty of times for work lunches and the sliders are always yummy. They make awesome milkshakes here as well, I always get the classic..."

Sarah Alberino

"Omg, what an awesome find. Arrived in Wellington last night. Arrived here for breakfast, in a hurry and they were brilliant. Awesome waffles and Paul..."

Trish

"The search for the ultimate hungover brunch continues. Mama Browns definitely impressed me. I got a breakfast burrito and some Cajun fries. THE FRIES..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Great meal from here, plus very good coffee. Went for breakfast and had a good selection from the menu. Service was prompt and friendly, meal was..."

James Cole

"Came here with a friend on a Thursday night while visiting Wellington. One thing I noticed straight away is the deco especially the airline seating..."

John Chin

"Came here because 10 year old was craving waffles, and I just knew they would have good sized ones. Ordered extra bacon and southern friend chicken..."

Shiny H Appy

"Funky decor, quick and friendly service. Food is exceptionally decadent. Ribs are absolutely to die for- cooked to perfection, meat just falling off..."

Adaire Ward

"Walking past this morning it was hard to ignore airplane seats, Chinese lanterns and old movie posters, all decorating an American diner style tv set..."

Duncan Galletly

"I prefer my drinks not milky and with alcohol so I didn't try what they are the most famous for: their milkshakes, but they did have an extended..."

Ines

"This place is fantastic! The food was Devine. Best milkshakes ever - at $8 it is soooo worth it. I had the caramel, peanut and it honestly tasted..."

Manz87

"VENUE (0.5 / 1)The venue isnt too bad, quite cosy. Myself and my partner sat on what seemed like ex-commercial plane seats. I enjoyed the..."

Joshua Dorman

"Good weekend brunchTaco and sliders and small sides.A beer on a sunny day. Even early evening snacks and drinks is a pleasurelove the..."

Hubert Cheng

"Went there as a group of four. We love the atmosphere and the plane seats! I loved my brownies, my friend enjoyed her sundae (if you are a sweet..."

Apple Chan

"Mama Brown is a casual venue with an American style menu. I chose the Kentucky Hot Brown Boy which was a unique dish – chicken with other elements..."

Shaun

"Pops of colour, chalkboards, fairy lights and cheery staff give Mama Brown a friendly, fun vibe that is cool and casual. While we were there, on a..."

Lennie L

"Buffalo wingssssss!!!They aren't for the faint-hearted. I was sweating profusely as I happily took bite after bite.The Cajun..."

JaimeC

"Went for lunch with a friend, ordered the po boy - pork. Well for 15 what a feed, done was good and hearty and plenty of it even got chips and a..."

Chomp

"Love this place! Fantastic service, everything was fairly quick. Great drinks, the mains were great, perfect sizes, and the desserts were too. Only..."

Aimee R

"I went to Mama Brown recently for a friend's birthday party. Initially, I had been disappointed, as we were meant to be going to another favourite..."

Georgina Dickson

"Dinner at Mama Brown on Friday night was great - I had the pulled pork tortilla, very tasty, lovely crispy base and enough to get my husband to help..."

Janine Last

"I visited Mama Brown on a Wed night with 3 of my friends and had a great time. We only had an hour to eat before a show so we informed them of that -..."

Gary Cottle

"Was sitting in Lower Hutt reading the reviews and looking at the menu and couldn't wait. So myself and 3 workmates made the trip in. We were not..."

Dave Bevin

"I LOVE this place. My partner and I have been here half a dozen times since it opened, and it has been consistently good food for good value...."

Alina Siegfried

"Great food. Great staff. I have eaten here many times and the breakfast burrito is amazing. Coffee is excellent Delighted we found this gem for..."

Marty

"Great service! We went in with a deal voucher, management were super helpful and friendly, the food was fast, fresh and delicious - we will be back..."

Esther Harris

"Went in for breakfast and coffee, as it wasn't too busy. The coffee was excellent, with a complimentary biscotti balanced on the mug. I even ordered..."

Paul Boland

"Totally awesome menu with a tasty range of breakfasts and lunches with a Western and Mexican influence. Food, service and prices all excellent! My..."

Joseph Crawford

"This place is great! My partner and I have visited a few times since they opened, and my only complaint would be that the portions are huge but the..."

Lisa H

"Had the beef stew/soup and beef taco on Sunday.Both were delicious! Especially the beef taco with the lime and the pineapple salsa...."

Asymmetriq

"GREAT milkshakes!! :D Small portions for food prices,..."

Kimmie W

"Had the Beef stew. AMAZING! Will def be back for the bowl of the day, came with some chunky toast bread. This was a great winter warmer. Going back..."

Paul Raeburn

"The absolute best thing about Mama Brown's is their $6 sliders and tacos which allow you to mix and match a variety of options to build your own..."

Kara I

"Didn't know what to expect from the place but the staff were amiable and friendly, my food delivered promptly and coffee delivered with a totally..."

Brody Tripp

"We need a Mama Brown in HB. Meals are big and delicious & excellent customer service, free meal and complimentary drink for your bday. Definitely be..."

t h

"Music was a little loud but I am hard of hearing. Food and service was incredible. Great way to celebrate a..."

Pamela Howard

"Celebrated my birthday here and got the birthday promo for June! It was a special day indeed! I love the Dirty Waffles and enjoyed the other food as..."

Necy Mae de Guzman

"If you are after comfort food - say burgers, wings , shakes, curly fries - then Mama Brown should be at the top of your list. This is my go to place..."

Deepak Mohanraju

"The service was great, the staff were friendly and efficient. The food is bit on the pricey side but for its size it is justifiable. We came in..."

Mary Kabiriera

"This is my 3rd time , and not surprised is another great experience in Mama Brown. We ordered the Pork Ribs and Waffle Boy. All the food are nice..."

EeTheng Lim

"Visited this evening en route to the airport, welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Quick turn around with delivery of food and we were able to..."

Jahna Fiu

"Came in for a quick lunchtime bite, great service I can thoroughly recommend their Vanilla Milkshake and Chicken Burger, go for the extra pickles,..."

Rich Matthews

"Lovely atmosphere, cool interior and great service. We (3 friends and I) went for the Wednesday 2 for 1 deal, and had a great time. The food portions..."

micah greenfield

"Loved it. The philly cheese steak was great and the fries nice and..."

Daniel Mazur

"Pretty decent food served here and is a solid for quality. Would like to Poe Boys on the menu, the current menu still holds weight. The American..."

Mark Panapa

"Lovely customer service. Friendly staff always greeted with a smile. Food was wonderful. The milkshakes are to die for!! I wish I could give more..."

Audrey Tupua

"Our first visit - glad I chose this place for our pre-show early dinner. Easy to pre-book online - refreshingly, without dooming myself to daily..."

Truis Ormsby-Martin

"Food was great big portion size & dessert pay to share it as it's big..."

Nane Samuel

"Food is okay, but fried chicken is quite dry and bland. Wouldn't come unless I am really craving for American..."

Edward Wang

"The best place for youngsters who wants to eat a lot of good yummy food. Its just near the cuba street. The portions are quite large for chicken..."

Sreeram Nattath

"Absolutely love the food. Great place to go if you like big massive feed..."

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Kowhai Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been here for a breakfast. Environment is perfect on top of cable line. Stuff is nice and gentle. We ordered egg benedict with salmon. The salmon is..."

GT Li

"Cable Top Eatery in Wellington is a delightful dining experience that left me with a positive impression. I had the pleasure of trying a variety of..."

Mahdi Abdollahi

"Took the kids for brunch at Cable Top Eatery before we went to Space Place today. There were throngs of customers coming in and out, perhaps busier..."

Angelica Woolley

"Great food, Terrific service and fantastic views. You can catch the cable car up, have lunch and walk back. There are two museums a perfumery and..."

Brett Wybrew

"Recently returned from a holiday in New Zealand and took a cable car to view the beautiful gardens and on the way back we saw this restaurant as we..."

Sally Stellini

"Enjoyed such a lovely breakfast here after a ride up on the Wellington Cable Car - our friendly wait staff “Hendi” made it a super fun experience..."

Ella Toms

"Cable Top Eatery is my local. Living nearby means I can go ahead and grab that coffee and pastry without much thought. The coffee is good, and if you..."

Laila Faisal

"This restaurant honestly does nearly everything super well. The wait staff is so friendly, the food of all types are beautifully prepared and..."

James Mielke

"To be honest I was expecting an expensive tourist trap being at the top of the cable car but we were surprised. We were greeted immediately and our..."

Troy Pearce

"We went for a coffee on a Sunday afternoon, The venue was very attractive , with stunning views. However it was very noisy and the staff member we..."

Don Gurteen

"Di and team were absolutely amazing for our daughter and son in-laws wedding would recommend them highly. We had the option of indoor or out door and..."

Erica Aitken

"Absolute hidden gem at the top of the cart. Our server was so friendly and enthusiastic, I could tell he genuinely loved his job. Great gluten free..."

Steph Chalmers

"Beautiful little spot, a shame we only just discovered it after living in Wellington for the past 5 years! Food menu is nothing special but..."

Nick B

"Beautiful view of Wellington and the harbour gets a five on its own. However, I also highly rate the lovely waitstaff, the excellent moist carrot..."

Trentyz

"We stopped in for some quick espressos to enjoy on the patio after exploring around the gardens in the afternoon. Staff was friendly and our drinks..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Fantastic food! Super friendly staff. Cosy little place, to get out of the..."

Carl Du Plessis

"Very good eats and coffee. One of the best sausage rolls in Wellington IMHO. Stunning views and helpful staff. Thanks..."

Harry Brendon Potter

Dixon Street Delicatessen

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love my hot chocolates - and this place had one of the best, creamiest and foamist I've ever tasted. The butter chicken filo was also really good..."

Jay

"The pancakes were piping hot and presented immaculately - like a photo in a cookery book. Very tasty, if a tad pricey. The Super Smoothie was super..."

Michael Tull

"Coffee tastes good here and I ordered chicken&bacon salad, it tastes delicious. Maybe next time I will try some desserts, they all look fresh and..."

Ericpan0703

"Nice polite staff. I had a salad which was a combination of three salads put into a plastic container and then emptied onto the plate. Was a fairly..."

Ange Robinson

"The first of three locations we went for brunch this Father's day. I really wanted to test the differences in taste for such a simple meal. The Dixon..."

Mana

"My go to place to hide from rainy and windy weather when I am in Wellington. I ordered the BLT bagel, lots of lettuce and tomato, could have done..."

Emma W

"A vintage player within the Capital's cafe scene, Dixon Deli serves great coffee and provides a wide range of deli/ cabinet food.I had a..."

Medium_Rare

"Good food here, nothing exciting or overly amazing. Large portions at cafe pricing. Gluten free bread is store bought not home made... Staff are..."

Stacy Heyman

"Had a lunch of salad from their cabinet today. Such an awesome selection and lots of colourful veges on display. I got a large serving with..."

Lauren Douglas

"Oh my gosh the French toast was amazing! Average atmosphere and service, had to wait for ages to get our plates cleared, but the food makes up for..."

Sophie

"I came here for brunch with a friend yesterday and was initially hesitant because of the bad/average reviews of the cabinet food. I stayed away from..."

India Shores

"Popped in to grab a bite with my partner and our one year old son, I grabbed a latte and a pulled pork pie which sounded really good...."

Dylan Fuhrer

"Nice place and fresh food. The vegetarian caneloni was delicious and a big portion. The flavor was really good spinach and ricotta cheese with tomato..."

Loly

"As I'd walked past Dixon St Deli on my first afternoon in Wellington, I doubled back once I realised the name sounded familiar. Pressing my nose up..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Great place. Go there at least once on each trip to Wellington. Fantastic coffee & huge selection of great food. Staff are always friendly & helpful...."

Chris Garczynski

"Shopping along Cuba Mall with my mum & brother and stopped in for lunch. The cafe had a good crowd in it and we were served quickly - first..."

Siobhan

"I have been here for brunch several times and always found the food fantastic. The pancakes are to die for and I will happily return here for brunch..."

Kate S

"We came for coffee, saw the cabinet food and came back for lunch. Very friendly staff and great fast service, I had the vegetable tortellini, Very..."

Kate

"Great quality and yummy tasting food. The cabinet food always looks divine and the staff are awesome come here for breakfast menu the scrambled eggs..."

Maggie Paul

"Best cafe food in Wellington, can't pass those white wine chicken n rice..."

Gabriel

"Superb counter selection and excellent coffee. The menu is extensive and reasonably priced for such a high..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Very high standard for the developed palate! Recommend their fudge as the best in..."

Melvin

"The food we got was pretty good. Two of us got the pancakes with bacon and banana which was really good but the pancake was more of a crispy crepe..."

Bray W

"Great food, especially the vegetable soup. We had tea for two and the cups were warmed - so nice on a chilly day! Service was friendly and fast. The..."

Teresa Snell

"Upmarket ambiance, friend staff members, with good food to match. We tried the baked salmon, and Chicken potato cake with side salads each. Very..."

Alex Tjahjana

"Had a nice lunch here. Staff were friendly and attentive. Was able to bring my meal out before the wife and kids as I had an appointment. Fantastic..."

Key Man

"This is a vibrant Cafe and deli in the heart of the city. Close to the shopping in Manners and Cuba Streets. Great coffee and an excellent range of..."

Dave JACKMAN

"Second time eating here at Dixon St deli, yesterday our food was absolutely amazing, the service was wonderful from all employees and the pricing of..."

Tiffanie Pengilley

"Always enjoy cooking here but this visit was special. Got in right as the kitchen was closing but they were happy to make a chicken burger for me and..."

Glenn Sainsbury

"DIXON STREET DELICATESSEN. In my opinion this would have to be a top rated eatery, l love that you are served pronto, very friendly service, the food..."

Louise Blake-Brider

"Outstanding meal, praboly the best breakfast that I had in Wellington CBD, nice coffee, and great service, thank for the staff. Highly..."

Berni Y. H.

"I'm old enough to remember when the Dixon Street deli really was a deli and a grocery store too. If you couldn't get what you wanted from here you'd..."

Isobel Stout

"Love their Avocado on Halloumi, with the best gluten-free toast in..."

Susan Shipley

"Pricey but worth seeking out for breakfast as the food is very nice. I was feeling adventurous so tried the pear, blueberry, and ginger smoothie..."

Julia Schiller

"Nice selection of hot and cold options. Their grilled veggies were..."

Carolyn Hohne

Victoria St Cafe

75/100 (1406 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Love the pancakes for brunch. They're small, thick, and fluffy at the same time. And because of their 2 for 1 deal, it's hard to refuse. Good value..."

Ken Wong

"It was clean, friendly and helpful staff. Food that reminded me of my mother's cooking. Loved the access to fresh water in such a hot day too...."

Marigold

"Not going to lie... Vic St Cafe was not my first choice for brunch a couple of Saturdays ago but the first pick was packed so we came here..."

RaeRae

"I love this place. Travel a lot, and dine at a lot of cafes and restaurants. The food is great here and the service fantastic and friendly. What more..."

Seamus

"Me and my boyfriend went here today. I liked how the sign as we walked in told us to take a menu and still down. I don't like when staff fawn over..."

Francine Jones

"We popped in here for lunch as it was close and warm. My colleague had the frittata and salad from the cabinet but I had the pork belly and hash off..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Never disappointed by this place. The brunch here is always nice and the cabinet selection is good too. always happy to see gluten free options!..."

Aimee R

"A pretty good place for breakfast food.There was once I came here with friends and ordered the following:Eggs benedict (was made..."

Vanille O

"Great location for on the way to work, lunch and the in betweens. Its quite a shame that they close early as they make excellent coffee, and it's..."

Matthew

"We went yesterday for brunch and were surprised at how packed it was. We started off with a banana and caramel milkshake and flat white with a drop..."

Ewan Barclay

"As a senior citizen I often feel a bit intimidated by the youth cafe culture of Welington. This is not the case with this establishment. A good..."

Ken Ward

"As the newest member of our regular Friday search for Wellington CBD’s best Breakfast, Victoria Cafe was my choice for a first outing. My fellow..."

Mr.Stevens

"Ate here when I landed in Wellington and the next day as well so the food and coffee is definitely good. Had the big breakfast the first time and..."

Meifern Kng

"Awesome staff with awesome service. Everyone was so friendly and food was just perfect. Loved it. Will definitely visit again when back in welly...."

Stan Marsh

"The pancakes was so good and the waiter and waitresses are super nice and friendly. I had such a good time..."

Qarina Damia

"Lovely place! Wonderfully friendly staff, great atmosphere, great prices and great food!! AMAZING chai lattes!! I'm an avid chai latte drinker, and..."

Tash K

"Great deal with the 2 for 1 pancakes and lovely service! The pancakes were delicious and helped me get through a day of..."

Hannah Hopkins

"Cute little cafe. We stopped by for breakfast it was quick and tasty. The potatoes were delicious! A great vegetarian option, crispy, and a large..."

Christiana Blomgren

"Had a super yummy breakfast, generous portions, friendly service and atmosphere...."

Reimer Freitag

"Really good food. Service with a smile and pleasant..."

David Louw

"I enjoy coming here especially by myself. Staff is always friendly and food is consistently..."

Traveler88

"Good food, quick and friendly..."

Audrey Young

"Friendly staff and tasty food. Two for one pancakes on Mondays and Tuesdays is a great..."

Chris D

"Fantastic fabulous friendly! Yum yum food. Literally nicest bacon and eggs ever. And when I asked for a coffee as big as possible my expectations..."

Danielle henaghan

"Food was incredible. Very well priced and friendly..."

Jake Martin

"Super quick service. Very friendly helpful staff, and great tasty food. I had the Big Breakfast and was a generous portion of everything. One of the..."

T James

"In Wellington for a week and stopped here as its the nearest cafe to my hotel. Pancakes were absolutely delicious, but the coffee... I've lived in..."

Rocko Carosella

"Good food and great staff, coffee isn’t too bad..."

Pstutzy Nz

"Nice little place for a breakfast. Coffee was good and I went for the 3 pancakes as I generally have a big appetite. The plum preserve topping was a..."

Anbazhagan Rajaraman

Pandoro Panetteria

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I love this place with a take on an Italian bakery lots to baked goods on offer.. an excellent breakfast options. One of my favourites in Wellington...."

Dina Kerr

"Brilliant way to start the day! I went for the "bacon butty" it come with a drizzle of BBQ sauce and relish on the side which really add to the dish...."

Greg

"I'm pretty shocked to know that they are reviewed this poorly, I personally believe they are a bit underrated.Came here for a weekend..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Yummy almond croissant which was beautifully flaky on the outside and had a generous filling of almond cream inside. The other treats on offer look..."

Siobhan

"Frequently in here for coffee during the week, the staff here are lovely and very accommodating to your needs. Great coffee, huge selection to choose..."

Natalie Morgan

"The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food came out fast and the food itself was great. I ordered the burger of the day, which was..."

Brenda Phu

"Incredible. The aroma of fresh bread and coffee entices you from the street. Enter to be greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. Order your meal and..."

Rebecca

"A noteworthy spot for those seeking a cozy breakfast with a twist in coffee presentation. Ordered large cappuccino, to my surprise it was served in..."

Saravan Kumar

"The staff are so nice and considerate. I ordered from their place through ubereats but the driver never showed up so I refunded that and ordered..."

Agha Wajeeh

"Came here for a coffee and a meal but due to the limited menu, I only got a crossiant which was delicious and very big so you definitely get what you..."

alice02

"Pandora cafe on Allen street is definitely one of the Top Cafes in Wellington CBD and my favorite spot for Croissants. It has an incredibly warm cosy..."

Deepak Mohanraju

"They make a really good cappuccino with cinnamon. Their menu has a good variety of savoury breakfast noms. Spacious cafe, quiet, well lit and lovely..."

Dan Ross

"Delicious food! Cozy seating and the smell inside is that of fresh baked goodness! Will definitely recommend! I had the pumpkin and pesto muffin..."

Leana van Wyk

"I love this place! I keep coming back for their bread selection. Yummy! In love with the sourdough and will definitely try more of them. The pain au..."

Winnie Felicia Gunawan

"Lovely place to eat! I am pregnant and particular with my order, the staff is helpful and made sure to check that everything was up to the standard..."

Felicia Pressick

"Lovely service from the wait staff. We ordered Poached Eggs on Toast and their Pancakes with a decaf mocha and a hot chocolate. Order was served..."

Jo Jo

"Generous serves are just the beginning of your visit to Pandoro. Excellent coffee accompanied by tremendous food with the most generous of..."

Kevin Fleming

Rata Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to Zealandia for our marriage anniversary and started our day with brunch there. The service was absolutely amazing: kindly staff, nice and..."

Jinjing Fang

"Not too shabby. Went on the eco-sanctuary walk, and decided to grab a bite before going back. The Zomato rating was pretty low, but I feel it was too..."

AA

"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Set in the lush surroundings of Zealandia, Rata cafe is a wonderfully lit space with ample tables and seating (indoor and outdoor)..."

Andrew @anjeats

"Good food, great place on a freezing cold day in Wellington!!! Warm & welcoming- child friendly, nestled in the city forest!! Crispy fries, crispy..."

Lyneth Faure

"I've eaten at Rata about a dozen times now and each time have been impressed by the excellent quality of the meals and the warm, friendly approach..."

Frank Sligo

"Great little Cafe attached to Zealandia. There is a menu with made to order food and a display case with pre-made sandwiches and pies for about half..."

Matthew Emerson

"They were operating on a reduced menu for New Year's Day, but the quality didn't suffer. Delicious, well presented, and didn't take too long to..."

Pete Belt

"Lovely location. Go on a sunny day and grab a coffee and look at the..."

Martyn Galea

"We went to Zealandia for our marriage anniversary and started our day with brunch there. The service was absolutely amazing: kindly staff, nice and..."

Hanajan

"Gorgeous setting, and very comfortable. Relaxing after an awesome walk through Zealandia. Although COVID staff shortages prevented them from offering..."

John Louie

"Great cafe, great food, great coffee, great service. Make sure u start or finish your trip to Zealandia with a stop into the cafe! Or just stop by..."

Caro Newton

"Lovely warm atmosphere in a glass room with views, although very busy at lunchtime. Life under covid has made service here difficult. We had to sit..."

Janet Doyle

"Excellent cafe. Lots of room, comfortable and a menu a cut above the standard cafes. Nice place to have a break at lunch time. Staff and service..."

Chris B

"Nice coffee shop to visit after a good wonder in Zealandia. Or to wait at while others go for their wonder. Note: there is a 15% surcharge on public..."

Klaus

"Friendly staff, good food Vegetarian and Vegan extremely friendly!! Great portobello veggie..."

Celina Huang

"Had a great lunch today. The cafe offers a good range of options for dairy free, gluten free, vegetarians and vegans. Great coffee and milkshakes as..."

Tania Werder

"Cafe is within the Zealandia bird sanctuary. Busy during school holidays but good service, nice coffee and meal off the menu. Attention to Covid19..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Nice to sit down after a walk around the grounds of Zealandia for a coffee &..."

Mark Wright

"I had the wonderful ham n cheese quiche. A casual and scenic setting for a tasty lunch, ..."

Gary Crossley

Boat Cafe

73/100 (1079 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of my favourite place to spend my day off. I love the ambience of this cafe. Ordered fish and chips, fried chicken and hot chocolate!..."

Balween Kohli

"Beautiful views from this location Friendly staff and and it’s also pet friendly The breakfast was delicious the the coffee was what we..."

Tim 51

"Who wouldn’t wanna eat a meal on a boat? Haha it was a great place to have a family dinner. We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The staff are..."

Sheryl

"Had lunch there today. Great Service. Food was lovely and fresh. I had the buttermilk chicken burger with handcut fries. (which I requested). My..."

Tone

"Absolutely loving the place ! Nice view nice location I guessed lol the food price i think was quite decent! Been here like twice and would come back..."

Lexie Vi

"Dined here with a fairly big group. Staff were very accommodating considering a few of our guests were running late and our group grew from 8 to 10..."

Moses-Kelly Saunders

"I have been here couples of time and I always enjoy my time here. The view is nice and staffs are really friendly. Their ice Mocha is super big which..."

Pho Bui

"I enjoy this place. The food is good, fair price and staff are welcoming. I also used the event rom above which was excellent with great catering..."

Roisin King

"Been here a couple of times and even booked the place for a work seminar. Not bad food and not bad service. Outlook is interesting because you are on..."

Team Thomas

"Wonderful summer day at an awesome beach catching up with an old mate after a dip for beers. Nothing more a couple of seadawgs can ask for than to..."

Grubking

"Absolutely loved the Boat Cafe! With a fantastic view and a different kind of seating, this cafe is a must try! We tried the fish and chips, the..."

Jayita

"This café is an absolute must if you are visiting Wellington!!!! From the moment you start walking down to the entrance to the beautiful blue..."

S

"Our waiter gave us service that was 5/5 stars! He was attentive to our every want & need so I commend him for an excellent job. It was a Saturday..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Went here for a birthday dinner for 2. Had chowder to start with breads and a mixed platter for 2 with sides, really filling food and good value for..."

Ohhh Neil

"Had a really good time....it was a beautiful sunny moring. Made reservations and got an amazing table to sit at overlooking the water. Lovely..."

Samantha Boerssen

"Quick easy and friendly service. Cool venue. Inside is lovely, I had 2nd doubts from outside but walking in, it's like a whole different place. Love..."

J.M-S

"Always busy, so you need to wait a bit longer for the food and staff are so busy. Food is okay but love the super sized chocolate cake which is..."

Miss Persistant

"I didn't expect very much as I had been to the boat cafe a while back on a Saturday and it was super busy and took a while to be served. I was happy..."

Kat Dugdale

"Went on a back holiday, it was pretty busy but the staff were friendly. Food was good, though there was a slight error but the staff corrected the..."

Stuart Wyllie

"Great service, amazing staff and the best food, great for everyone, spacious for families or intimate for couples. Has lovely views to top it..."

Margaret Wakelin

"absolutely one of the best venues in town. food is always exceptional, especially the seafood and chocolate cake. i have taken many an overseas..."

Jo Bland

"Nice view, good cafe food and a relaxed atmosphere. The boat cafe is the perfect location for a relaxed bite to eat with a nice view over Wellington..."

Julia Eats Melbourne

"Will always be one of my favorite places to eat. With a large menu and great location it is perfect for summer breakfast or lunch.Staff are..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"The food was delicious here and wonderfully presented. We especially loved their seafood chowder. The staff were also really nice and it was very..."

Lucy

"We hired Boat Cafe for a wedding reception. Very easy to deal with and very accommodating to our needs.There was plenty of food, a good..."

Brian

"On a wet wellington day i walked in to The Boat Cafe to find smiling faces & a friendly warm welcome. So refreshing! I ordered a Mojo coffee and..."

Garry Hepburn

"Thank you very much. She won't forget this birthday.More than a month ago, I saw deal offer. Already back then I was going to use for her..."

Kyosuke Okada

"I am a regular customer of the Boat Cafe, coming in at least once a week for my takeaway coffee and muffin. I just wanted to let all your lovely..."

Rebecca Lintott

"Came here for birthday dinner with my partner. Great food and service! Wonderful view of Wellington. I had the steak and it was cooked perfectly...."

Michelle Naylor

"RueI have been coming to " parade cafe / boat cafe" for 20 years and feel so at home here. The staff are very friendly and helpful which makes..."

Murray H

"A great place to hang out!Boat cafe is one of my favorite places in Wellington. The coffee is excellent, the staff are friendly and..."

Philip B

"Good value. Wednesday 2 for one is good..."

Pat Mc Nichol

"We love this cafe. Great food, the waiters are attentive and friendly. My favourite dish is the fish the blue cod was excellent! Husband loved his..."

Caryl St Clair

"I went to The Boat Cafe for lunch yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the venison pie - Osso Bucco I think it was called. It was delicious...."

Tania Dally

"First time visitor to the Boat Cafe on Saturday night. There was a need from me to impress and that I did. I had an Angus fillet with lobster mornay..."

Marco

"I booked 3 friends and myself in for a Sunday brunch having been recommended by my partner. I then happened to read the reviews of previous visitors..."

Jules Tran

"My partner and I visited on a Saturday morning and struggled to get a table the place was so busy! The views and location of this cafe are amazing!..."

Kate Ross-McAlpine

"Went here for a quite dinner with my partner about 2 months ago using a coupon.Service: Really really good, we had booked in advance and..."

Luke Haynes

"Great place to go for lunch, with very good pricing and a good view..."

Vincent G

"Good yummy food served on a nicely decked out boat.Staff were fairly lax but i went there for lunch time snack and so that actually suited..."

Jodmani

"First off, I'm on a boat! Gotta love that, you get one star just for that.Myself and two friends were drawn in by the two for one special..."

Adonijah

"this was the first time eating in a proper restaurant in wellington and i was very impressed the site was great, eating on a boat was a new..."

Casey Minnell

"This is the same place just in a better location. Lots of options for veges like me, and now with the lovely view of the harbour they are onto a..."

Susie Robertson

"Great atmosphere, staff has always been efficient with their service and their smiles! I have been to Parade Cafe more than a dozen times, and have..."

EatingBuddy

"Went there for lunch; Great cafe food; Nice and relaxed, outdoor area and great location; Quick service.Passionfruit smoothie was..."

Justin McCormack

"Wonderful service, great menu, mean as coffee. Consistently one of Wellingtons top cafes.Best corn fritters I have found in..."

Steve

"Excellent place for breakfast.Good variety and tasty, well presented food. Extremely efficient service; it was very busy and our meals were delivered..."

Dianne Erickson

"My family and I came here for my mum's birthday and we loved it! Really great food, especially Jaffa shake, it's incredible! Love the atmosphere, as..."

Amber Robertson

"Spent a few days in Wellington, stayed across the road from the boat cafe so far to go for breakfast, I loved the idea of breakfast on a boat. The..."

Angela Embling-Smith

"Lovely dinner here. Good prices. Friendly staff. Cool being on the boat! I was super hungry so didn't take any pics but the lamb burger was nice. My..."

Ange Smith

"Not sure why this place is rated so low, but we had a great experience. Good food, quick and friendly service, and some good options on the menu for..."

Rodney A

"Nothing fancy just just good food and a neat atmosphere. We had lamb and fish burgers which were very nice, the portion of fries was a little small,..."

Matthew Emerson

"My lil sis and I popped in for brunch as we hadn't had breakfast. We both ordered starters of garlic bread and spring rolls and steak meals with..."

Nefu Fuimaono

"It’s a nice place which doesn’t get noisy as most of the places in the area. Neat and had some good all day meal..."

Ahmed Elsawaf

"Great haloumi salad, chocolate chip biscuits and ham and cheese croissant. Great friendly staff, and tasty..."

Paul Cleary

"My first visit to this place. It was very exciting. The food serves was great. Fish and Chips was on point. So were the other dishes . The lady..."

Vindya Naidu

"A beautiful location, a cozy place for lunch or dinner and excellent choice of craft beer, not to mention the chef's Fish and Chips. The Boat Cafe..."

Misha Ho

"I was so impressed. We stumbled upon the Boat Cafe because our usual spot was closed and I'm pleasantly surprised. Great views, great friendly..."

Gen

"Great view of the harbour. Fast service. Generous portions and reasonable..."

Andrea Merlo

Karori Cafe On The Square

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good on you, Cafe on the Square. Being VERY responsible by having everyone sign in, so that there is a method of tracing, should anyone become..."

Chris Constable

"Lovely servers, great atmosphere and fantastic food! I got a vege korma pie which was amazing! It’s so rare to find vegetarian pies I had to jump..."

Awilkes134

"I love coffee. On my way to makara me and my partner stopped here for breakfast. And i must say coffee here is very good. Service and atmosphere was..."

Kishori Gurav

"Me and my wife stopped here for breakfast.. great coffee. .. eggs cooked to perfect. . Easy access to library via cafe. Clean and good service. Wil..."

Thomas Leenus

"Went there for breakfast couple of days back.. Ordered there hashstack and with bacon and coffee.. Came really fast.. Eggs were well poached and..."

Neel

"Stopped in as we were passing for lunch. Tea and coffee were good. I also ordered a ham and cheese toastie $7.50. Very tasty. Not a bad place..."

Sally Ann Smith

"food is great and well presented always come here after a swim good food good coffee or hot chocoloate puts me in right zone for my day sleepies the..."

Mandy Wilkie

"Great friendly and accommodating staff - always willing to go the extra mile - I am gluten and lactose intollerant and this cafe has the best gluten..."

Ruth Herbert

"Does buying a takeaway coffee & custard square count as an experience? In my somewhat limited life it does... I bought both today and was given..."

Susan

"My partner and I have enjoyed multiple meals at this lovely cafe, and we are always greeted with the biggest smiles. The service is outstanding and..."

Isidora Gonzalez Diaz

"Ranjit was so warm and helpful when I arrived on a freezing Wellington day. The cafe is modern and airy ( good ventilation) yet warm. Coffees hot and..."

PIP LEYS

"My favourite place to get Eggs Benedict, it’s sooo good! Yolk is perfect amount of runny, ham is delicious and they put on a generous amount of..."

Sarah Staladi

"Delicious brunch with my friend. Excellent coffees, food and..."

Genie Em

"The customer service is lovely, and they make a really good iced coffee. Spacious cafe with air conditioning and good lighting. Recommended if..."

Dan Ross

"I recommend this place. I have lunch here about once a week. The manager, Ranjit, is always smiling and friendly and they do the BEST fish and chips!..."

Chuzz the Fuzz

"Always come here on my work breaks. Such lovely service they are always so kind! The vegetarian mince and cheese pie is..."

Eve Tatom

"I think it is the best cafe in the Wellington. Almost every day I go there for lunch or breakfast or coffee. Varieties of menu, perfect portions and..."

Ranjit Kumer Sarker

"Food is okay A bit expensive for the quantity..."

Roydon Alvarez

"Great iced mocha and amazing service. Highly..."

Trevor Mollon

"Coffee is steaming hot! Cafe clean and well set out. On sunny days, absolutely gorgeous! Very friendly, warm..."

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