New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

"The service is really good. Food was good. Pork belly was really nice, crisp and tender with a delicious sauce. The rib eye was a little bit of a let..."

Jo Bensemann

Heemi Katene-Hill

"Fish du jour was..."

Lisa

"Without doubt the best steak I've had in Wellington and likely the entire country (which came as a complete surprise given the amount of eateries..."

Charles Nelson

"Great food, Burger Wellington offering was a great price and delicious. Great cocktail selection and huge gin..."

R M

"Came here for dinner recently and they were super busy with an event on nearby. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing! Best..."

Walt Boyd

"This restaurant was a very pleasant find on the spur of the moment. There is a comprehensive cocktail and drinks menu and they specialise in many..."

Mike Higgie

"Nice food and great booze list. Cocktails were nice, but made even better by paying only $10 on a Friday 🤣 Staff were really attentive too,..."

Cara Marshall

"Great food, friendly and attentive staff, awesome..."

Simon Margrett

"I had the fettucine it was cooked perfect and my latte was..."

Teresa G

The Grill At Amora

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to the Grill last night for dinner and found the Amora to have a really quite and nice dinning experience. The waitress was very polite and..."

Walter Cavendish

"Our suite was absolutely amazing! Huge & spacious. Helpful staff & great food. My wife & I stayed here back in 2012. The museum & a whole heap of..."

Paul Hadley

"Stayed at the Amora during a honeymoon trip to New Zealand. The manager very thoughtfully upgraded us to a Club room and left us a nice card and..."

Matthew Tremaine

"Staying in room 115 on a Family pack. Excellent hotel from the moment we entered (here with my husband and two toddlers) and just absolutely..."

Kueta Lata

"I was invited here for a Chocolate experience event. Oh my. It was a lovely evening. The staff are so kind and courteous. I loved the atmosphere even..."

Sally Smith

"A great place to celebrate your wedding reception in Wellington. Can easily seat larger weddings, close to Wellington nightlife and the waterfront..."

Von Photography | Wellington wedding photographer

"Stays here have always been great. Nice clean modern rooms with big bathrooms. The breakfast downstairs was a bit on the average side..."

Scotty M

"Big hotel in best location with everything you can expect. Nice big rooms and friendly staff. Car parking was closed and not mentioned on website...."

Thomas Brettschneider

"What a place to unwind and just take a moment to relax from our busy life's. Amora hotel does offer you the experience to do just that. Reasonable..."

Tiaan van Staden

"Have not been in for years. Started on the top floor so the view was impressive. Overall not bad but really there are better options for the..."

Tristan “Capt” Neate

"Clean tidy rooms. Great customer service. Lovely inhouse restaurant, for dinner, lunch or breakfast. Rooms made up..."

Kirsty Ward

"Really nuce room, and spacious. Great staff. Good value and handy to all of..."

Meg Watts

"Loved the location....rooms serviced daily. Comfortable beds...all we..."

j j world fun

"Clean friendly good price amazing breakfast buffet comfortable bed and good quality ..."

jan fitzgerald

"Nice hotel, comfortable beds, some rooms and air conditioning are..."

Peter Cronwright

"Excellent Hotel in a Central Location - post earthquake there was a lack of customers but the staff kept an excellent high..."

Pat Flisher

Meow

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

Kira Hundleby

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

Hugh Carpenter

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

Jackie Cederholm

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

Sharron Porter

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

Ange Mostratos

"Favourite place in Wellington- by..."

Marisha Brown

"Best happy hour beers in..."

Jim Gargan

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

Alma

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

Tristan “Capt” Neate

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

Luthychan Linto

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

Giscarde Rousseau

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

Evan Morgan

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

Adele Cleverley

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

Jeff Weekes

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

David Adams

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

Andy Satterthwaite

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

Nicole O'Connor

Relish For Food

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Crackerjacker

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

Rachel Macdonald

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

Shaily Uppal

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

Chuchueats

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

Crumpet King

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

Sam Jones

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

Team Thomas

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

Medium_Rare

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

Miss Persistant

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

Brent Logan

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

Ari Johnson-perez

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

Sammy Goris

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

Paula Evans

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

Chris Noldus

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

Mike & Nikki Popata

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

Laurence Chiu

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

Vic Welly

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

Hollie Perkins

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

Mandy B

Raglan Roast

81/100 (205 ratings)

Restaurants

New Zealand

"Coffee is great! Fast friendly service and decent price of $3.5 for white coffees. The space is very relaxed with lots of couches. Didn't try it but..."

Joanna Koat

"My favourite place to get coffee on the go. Super friendly staff and very chill. Coffee is fantastic, I often buy a bag of ground beans to take home...."

Josh

"The coffee here is awsome.the many times I have been here I think only once has the coffee been burnt and they replaced it straight away with another..."

Chaz Fitzgerald

"Didn't enjoy the almond milk here, milk lab or almond breeze are way better than alternative brand. Gelato was fab and fast service. No other food..."

Kim Seaward

"Wow this is really good spot for a break on a walk round the harbour and what a view. Barista know how to make a great flat white too. Who know!! And..."

A Bahrij

"Excellent coffee. Friendly efficient staff. 1st..."

John Swan

"My favorite cafe in the neighborhood! Super nice people, great and affordable coffee, lovely playlists, and yummy food (one minor suggestion: please..."

ElNino

"Wonderful mocha, though they don’t have decaf espresso. Just steps from Waitangi Park. No step at entrance- right at footpath..."

John Louie

"Cute little cafe with lots of seating and great..."

Nic Keating

"Quick stop for a coffee, always friendly staff , coffee so good every time and a sneaky park right out front makes it..."

Kevin Hodge

"Good coffee but got cows milk despite asking for..."

Liam Baker

"I like the coffee. A long black exposes the bean and the individual nuances. A great roast doesnt dry out the richness that this bean gives you. I..."

Sandy Antipas

"Decent coffee on the harbour side, very laxed..."

Malcolm Young

"Great coffee and a cool place to relax with..."

Lee Boynton

"Best coffee in Wellington! So affordable! Comfortable couches, delicious Afghans & the oat chocolate ice cream is..."

Rachael Kelsen

"3.5 stars for the chai latte - it was too weak i.e not enough syrup used and not sweet enough. 5 star service though. I chose to takeaway because..."

Hannah Morgan

"Raglan Roast - always a great brew: great coffee, great service (quickest prep of a flat white I've ever seen), and nice water front location. As..."

Eddie Marrett

"Great coffee, great friendly service - even when customers were queuing out the..."

Richard

"great coffee, quick visit excellent..."

Lew Skinner

"One of the best mochas I have ever had, and the cookies were fantastic as..."

Hunter Haynes

"Can't recommend enough. Fastest coffee making in the west, and great taste too! Staff is friendly and very..."

Fabio Lippo Boardmann

"Best coffee in town. Fast service, incredible location, best deal going I reckon! Hot tip: if you buy beans in person your takeaway coffee is only..."

Lauren Locke

The Backbencher Gastropub

81/100 (4676 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Probably at the higher price end compared to the rest of the coffee shop we have checked out but definitely a good spot to sit and relax after..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"Lunch at the newly refurbished Backbencher today, with every meal receiving a 5/5 star rating! I had the roasted cauliflower bowl- not sure of exact..."

E M

"A well presented pub and eatery, enjoyed the beet salad with halloumi, however there was too much dressing so the salad in the bottom of my bowl was..."

David Burton

"Iconic bar. We arrived after the kitchen had closed so ordered a LOT of bar snacks for a group of 15+ people and were not disappointed. The staff..."

Maralda Williams

"A very interesting pub, catering to the political folk that work around it and those that just want to pop in for a drink and a bite to eat. There is..."

Wain Stanton

"The food was decent. I do not like the new way to order, it's just a fast food place rather than a restaurant. The acoustics is not..."

Hugo Bosman

"A cool spot to explore and have a cuppa in the capital especially if you are around the beehive, just walk cross the street. Fun to look at the..."

Maggie Chen

"We had a great time here, went on a Sunday night so it was relatively quite. Service was good and we weren't waiting long to receive our meals. We..."

T J

"above average food quality & service. that's why we have been there twice in last 3 - 4 months. also the Parliament is just cross road. it is..."

Fergus Mao

"One of my favourite spots in Wellington. Service is always spot on. As is the food and drinks offering! Thanks for looking after..."

Sam Miskimmin

"A Wellington institution that has been well renovated (again) with good food and a good range of beers. It ain't super cheap but the team are..."

Ben W

"Directly opposite Parliament, funny caricature statues, yummy food and nice..."

Victoria Piggott

The Crab Shack

81/100 (5634 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came to Coco for WOAP. The service was great and we were attended to instantly. I absolutely love the vibe there. Check out my..."

Sheryl

"Stopped in to see the award winning team whipping up some cocktails and WOW!What turned up at the table blew us all away and exceeded all..."

Charles Goldsmith

"Have dined at Coca At the Roxy twice now and enjoy their food which they update regularly. Nothing like a movie afterwards. Service is fantastic and..."

Sharon Harvey

"Great service and a creative menu. This place is a little gem outside the city. The decor is missing something but we really enjoyed what we thought..."

Jason Berryman

"Honestly cannot fault this place. Food was amazing, very reasonably priced. I would say you cannot get a better cocktail in Wellington than from..."

Damage

"We stopped in for afternoon tea, although I have eaten dinner here a few years ago and remember it being delicious. The coffee and food was..."

Jess Hale

"We recently went to Coco on a Grabone deal with movie. We were so impressed with the standard of the food that we will be back for more! The platter..."

Humbleluxury

"Haven't dined here yet but by golly the baristas here good (serving mojo coffee). Kids had cupcakes and gingerbread cookies which were devoured. The..."

Eleanor Purdey Smith

"Great range of interesting food options, well presented and with great flavour. It was nice having some light options available that weren't just..."

EpiCurious

"A wonderful selection of plates to share. From duck fat potatoes and summer veg to pork belly and their Bond burger. Everything was well flavoured, ..."

Cheyneismyhero

"The laid back atmosphere of the Roxy makes for a very enjoyable cinema experience. You can take cinema snacks, desserts & beverages into the theatre..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Popped in for a Sunday coffee catch up as one of our usual haunts was busy. Great service and great atmosphere (great music) which is always big on..."

RaeRae

"My small cousin, Skye, and I share the same birthday month. Although there is a 20 year age gap between the two of us, this usually results in a..."

Jacqueline Quillen

"She's a funny old beast Coco, tucked away at the back of the Roxy and obviously designed for the movie going masses. But I like her. Let me tell you..."

Ian Apperley

"Expensive but totally worth it for a special night with love ones. We had dinner there twice and really loved each visit. Beautiful food..."

Liuting Sun

"Awesome building! Thanks to the owners for being so passionate and bringing back the glitz. Thanks heaps to the staff for being so friendly and..."

Leesa Williamson

"Four of us went for dinner here on friday night. Had the Peninsula platter for two and couple of sides. Food was outstanding. The decor n atmosphere..."

Gordon Freeman

"We would like to express our appreciation to the Management and staff for the superb service we received during our two recent..."

Nik Zahariadis

"This is a fantastic location to take out-of-town visitors for a coffee or meal before dropping them at the airport. The food is varied, imaginative,..."

Charlotte Heather

"We've had quite a few meals here and have always been impressed with the service and the food. The staff are great with the kids and are helpful and..."

Inga Fillary

"We enjoyed the vegan breakfast. The black rice pudding with vanilla poached rhubarb was superb. The staff were very friendly and efficient and the..."

Merron

"My experience at Coco's at the Roxy was similar to my experience with online dating about a decade ago; and for anyone who has ever tried online..."

Kiwi American

"I do not normally take the time to write one of these but decided that it was the least I could do after being looked after so well.My husband..."

Kerry Coogan

"I visited the place in the early afternoon on Saturday, I am so impressed with the place and a magnificent exhibition of costumes that seem from a..."

Cesar Adrian Breton

"Was my first time here (I know took me long enough!). Great interior and a great spot for an arvo coffee and catch up.Will be back to sample the..."

Abigail Rajendran

"Wow went for dinner on Friday evening 20 April 2012, four adults and one child.Awesome food and great service, our 11 year old son can't..."

Angela

"Went to Wellington last week, for a break with my mum Marina. We live in New Plymouth. And met my sister and nephew there who are from Christchurch...."

Awhina Pihama Wallace

"Food better than expected interesting menu and wine by the glass selection. Loved the decor and feel of the room found staff helpful and friendly.All..."

Mat

"I agree with the last review. We had an excellent meal at the Roxy -the fish and risotto were very tasty and well presented. Service was..."

Chris Norman

"This restaurant is fantastic. Dont know why some people were so critical especially soon after it opened. You have to give the staff time to settle..."

Don Bandaranayake

"I've eaten at the Roxy a number of times now and I'll keep going back for more. I'd go back many times just for the chips - I'm not sure..."

Evelyn Dann

"We went to have dinner and see a movie out at the Roxy last week. I read the reviews, but needed to try it for myself as it is a new place and of..."

Trysomethingnew

"I thought everything was great but I ordered the fettuccine with bacon tomato and onion, no mention of olives on the menu, the meal comes out and..."

Amyrose Drysdale

"After reading the previous reviews we thought it would be a good idea to give the new restaurant some time to sort out there issues.Our..."

Tom Marsh

"We went on a Wednesday for lunch. The food was lovely and tasty. The atmosphere was really nice and so were the staff. A bit expensive but..."

Reviewer007

"Just been back again. Our wedding anniversary. The Hare was great. So was the chicken. Thanks..."

Al Jackson

"Sunday roast is great value for money. Generous serving of tender meat, yummy potatoes, nice gravy. Yorkshire pudding was okay. No mint sauce..."

Cassie Mitchell

"What a beautiful Cinema. Bar upstairs and restaurant downstairs. Two beautiful Cinema to watch the latest movies. Award winning cocktails and meals..."

Chanthavee Samountry

"Nice cosy restaurant. Especially nice if wanting to just get a quick small bite or sharing plates with a group of people before or after a..."

LECK THAM (LecksTech)

"First night on a new menu. Pork Belly was great, with some ok sides. Desert platter was pretty special also. Great service and some good meals for..."

Key Man

"An exceptional restaurant located in the heart of one of the best cinemas in the world. With an ever changing, delicious, menu to choose from you'll..."

Padraigh Doyle

"A fantastic and gastronomically interesting place to have dinner with your movie experience. Never before have I seen cauliflower used as a sauce for..."

Psyckers DO

"Love this place. Interesting history. Had a great coffee and cake Excuse the very poor photo..."

J B

"We had a lovely evening at CoCo recently. The new menu was very good and we all loved our meals. Great service too. Highly..."

Sarah Cull

"Ferrari Owners Club Of New Zealand Mid Winter Dinner 2022. We have just had the BEST FOOD at one of our events in many a long year. All 52 attendees..."

Jonathan Paape

"Less perfect today, sorry. Server running off half way through the order, no sugar on tables, cake no better than a supermarket slice, bathroom..."

Harry Brendon Potter

"Amazing fried feta appetizer! Would come back just for..."

Alex

"Friendly staff and great service. Food was very good so we'll be back here even if we don't see a film as..."

Alex Pannekoek

"Loved coming here on my birthday, and having dinner before watching a movie. The cocktail in the photo was very tasty and the food good. Gives a..."

Aimee Hockenhull

"A great restaurant. They have a lovely menu packed with different items and enough variety to please even fussy diners, and their (large) sharing..."

CJD

"Best food I had in a long time. Went with our whole company of around 40 people. Each table received multiple share platters. Each platter as good..."

Lindie Beukes

The Botanist

81/100 (2079 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Sipriana

Wheelchair Accessible

"Mint food, service & staff eggs benny OMG honestly if you haven't been get down you won't regret..."

Mahlee Anne McGregor

"Excellent coffee and fantastic food. Favourite stop on the way to..."

Shivonne Londt

"Great cafe, love it very much. Will be your regular customer...."

王琳玢

"The food, the staffs and a dedicated manager (AKA my husband)..."

Michelle Liu

"Good range of food here. The Eggs Benedict and Big Breakfasts are great. Delicious range of cabinet food, have had a few items from here on my lunch..."

Welly Food

"I would call it a hidden gem in the city! Nothing fancy here BUT food taste good! Good Portion! Fair Price. Quiet environment. Free parking as well!..."

@C

"It's become my go-to spot for a delightful post-gym treat on lazy Sundays. The place is on the second floor of Capital Gateway, nestled conveniently..."

William Ericsson Eulatth Vidal

"Recently renovated cafe. Yummy, delicious, good quality made by..."

Alychia Chan

"What a great cafe in the town with free..."

Liam Wang

"This is one of my favorite..."

MIAO MANDY

"If you're a motorcycle fan, get down to this Cafe. Not only is the food and coffee good, there is some excellent motorcycle memorabilia on display...."

Dave JACKMAN

"They always serve good coffee with excellent customer service. Will post some photos..."

Mary Tan-Hooper

"Food and service is always good here. Great..."

M El

"Delicious, beautifully presented food . Friendly staff. We sat up stairs in this sparkling clean cafe with a view out to the city. Toilet close by..."

Jillian Winter

"Great place and delicious..."

Miguel TimPalace

"Thank you to the 2 lovely ladies who looked after me, today, when I ordered 4 cheese scones. They made sure I had butter, knives and napkins too...."

Chrissy Edmunds

"Can't speak highly enough of Sipriana. The coffee is always perfect, food is great, service ALWAYS..."

Rosh

"A regular Saturday morning haunt to catch up with a friend after going to the gym a cross the road. The food, service and atmosphere is pretty..."

Natalie Darkins

"This seems a great place to take a break amongst the shopping, especially suitable if you have kids as there's a play area and high chairs available...."

Robert McDougall

"Had some lunch there while looking at the shops down on the ground floor, Freedom, BB&B, Very good service, would go there again. Had the Vege..."

Gerard Fleming

"Had a mean as breakfast and the staff have probably the best customer service we have ever received. Kids play area is great to keep kids distracted..."

alex tai

"Just had an awesome ceasar salad. Very generous serving, all fresh ingredients and homemade dressing. Nice and sunny place in the afternoon. Lots..."

Aroha Mead

"Our lime milkshakes were really good, and the cheese scone was nice and cheesy. We'll definitely go back, and the cabinet food and menu both looked..."

Sally Lees

"Awesome cake and slice, something happened with communication between FOH and Barrister. Stopped by after having my COVID vaccine as this place has..."

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Iland Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Regional airport. Limited flights but saves long drive to..."

Keith Thomas

"This is a lovely little airport with friendly and helpful staff. It is very well organised. It is so convenient for hundreds of people. I wish there..."

lynn elliot

"An easy to navigate and great staffed airport. Overall a great..."

Sam Gatelytaylor

"Lovely and useful airport. We love the Air Chathams service to Auckland. Please support Kapiti Airport as a functioning and strategic asset for the..."

Seth Donlon

"It's a great airport, and it's sad to see that the local council wants to shut it down. This airport is in the perfect location to where we dont need..."

Hamish Lester

"During my cross country days as a pilot this was one airport where most of us used to do touch and go. We used to start from Whanganui and track down..."

Thomas Alex

"I loved flying into here on returning from trip to London, it always feels like coming home. Small but welcoming and incredibly..."

Jan Houston

"At 6 30 am it was quietly busy, with friendly staff. But quite..."

Ian Bonallack

"Great little provincial Airport Much needed for our community Good service with a..."

Jillie Lloyd

"Very nice..."

Gary Mitchell

"Nice small little airport, with a little..."

Luke Hopkirk

"What a nice small airport with great..."

Chris McCarthy

"Love it - definitely don't want to lose..."

Michelle Wells

"Good Airport, love the..."

Ethan Hindry

"Great little..."

Peter Kinley

"Easy as to get in and..."

Wendy Clarke

"Good service on..."

Dennis Mcsweeney

"Easy..."

Justin McCarthy

"What is new..."

Cerixem (Kitten)

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

Deluxe Expresso Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Its like you time warp back a couple of decades when you walk through the doors..... and I like it. Vinyl covered chairs, scratchy paint and old..."

Team Thomas

"Really great counter food options that are all healthy. Although it was quite busy the staff were on top of orders and we really enjoyed the food-..."

Marley

"Amaaaaazing healthy food! Every option you could ask for, vegan GF WF DF etc. staff were lovely, food came quickly as it was counter just heated...."

Stacy Heyman

"One of half a dozen socialista grunge cafes in Wellington - for some reason something we do really well. I suppose fit out costs are reasonably low..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great cafe. Always a great selection of tasty (original) food and great..."

Lindap

"I wanted to try this cafe after reading that it was the same owners than Maranui (which is my favorite).And I was not disappointed! There is no..."

Sarah

"I have been going to Deluxe Espresso Bar for 8 years and I love it. The cafe suits my dietary requirements - diary free, healthy and delicious. I..."

Marlene Strode

"I love Deluxe, it's busy, warm, fun and exciting! The ever changing Art for sale is another reason I love coming here. The smells floating down Kent..."

Fiona Hewitt

"We go most Sundays. The coffee and food is excellent. Coffee is ready within a minute of ordering. Usually there are one or two new food items each..."

Tom Rodden

"Awesome food (both savoury and sweet), mostly vege with really reliable coffee - don't forget to roll the dice.....The staff are usually..."

Bruno Cuba

"Deluxe is so good! Very fresh and unique vegetarian and vegan food. The chocolate silk tart is one you must try. I think they do a really good job..."

Alice Dougy

"I am a vege and I cannot speak highly enough of the food that this place has - yummy!!! They do have the odd option for the meat eaters of the world..."

Susie Robertson

"The standard in good vegetarian food, great coffee, and a fantastic vibe in Wellington. I have never in 8 years of eating there been unhappy with my..."

NitreauX

"Hope springs eternal they say. True in my case. Every time I come into Deluxe I roll the dice hoping for double sixes and a free coffee - adds that..."

Kai Luv

Peony Yang

"Life saver on King’s Birthday morning when most other cafes were closed. The beef+bacon sausage roll was lean and filing; as was the bacon+cheese..."

Michael Wang

"A handy spot for a coffee in central town. The coffee was good but not great, they had a good range of food options available. Outdoor seating is a..."

Luke W

"The best soy coffee's and vegan medialunas..."

Sar Holcroft

"Scrambled eggs just the way that I like them, with crispy bacon and good hot coffee, things don't have to be fancy to taste great, customer service..."

Sherrie PoultneyCarson

"GREAT coffee Freshly baked cakes, scones, muffins and slices Update: the chocolate brownie is a m a z i n g The scones and muffins are always full..."

Kiwi Kiwi

"A very nice place. Great location & excellent tasty eggs. Thanks for the fantastic service! Charles, CJ's Junk Removal Service,..."

Charles Jarvis

"Great experience If it has changed, only for the better Try the scrambled egg on..."

Hamish MacEwan

"A great Wellington cafe. I often drop in for a coffee when I’m down that end of town, and sometimes a bite. The coffee is good and there is a fine..."

pinky

"Lovely little cafe, try the cheese and jalapeño Scone it's delicious..."

Andy Paul

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

Legato Espresso Cafe

"AS a regular customer, I have found them to provide very good service, and a well priced and diverse menu range. As someone mentioned earlier, their..."

Carlos

"I've been eating at Legato for years. The food is consistently excellent and so is the coffee. I've never had anything other than great service...."

Peter Fuller

"Ginny and Juno who run the business day to day work hard to keep the counters full of yummy and fresh breakfast, lunch and snack options. But what..."

Karen

"One of my favourite hangouts since 2011. Friendly team, great coffee, and a menu that caters for most tastes. Only place in town I have found this..."

Andre Serfontein

"Absolutely love Legato!! One of the best places to go for an early morning coffee and catch up when working in..."

Pierre Hartzenberg

"This little Cafe is tucked away, best coffee in the area, and the staff super friendly. Their cabinet food is a great selection and very..."

K B

"Great cafe for lunch or coffee catch-ups. Spacious, reasonably priced and friendly. Highly recommend the house-made shiitake mushroom..."

Anna Heyward

"Cheese Scone Review Good size, not too big, not too small, just right. Somewhat rustic looking. Very nice crunchy exterior. No herbs, no discernable..."

Richard Mayston

"Delicious coffee, great service ... I would like to come back ......"

Doris Quintanilla

"Delicious cabinet food and aromatic coffee. Staff is very..."

SACHIN SHARMA

"I love this place. Their coffee is to die for and their food is really good also. I wish they had larger coffees though, not that theirs are small,..."

Eben Venter

"This place is awesome. The cheese scones, the date scones, the lemon and date scones, they're all soooooo delicious! The other food they have is..."

Andy Creighton

"Legato is a contemporary, clean, open space cafe, they offer a range of snacks from scones, sandwiches and cake. My personal favourite is the..."

Florian Bosselmann

"Excellent cheese scones and..."

Cherie King

"Great food, coffee and fantastic..."

Gary Mitchell

"Great coffee, even better cheese scones - all their cabinet good is really good, and great..."

Nick Prestidge

"Friendly staff, ample space, offer vegetarian as well. One star less only sometimes wrong order placed or lazy..."

Rathore

"Good service. Nearly always get a table even At peak times. Easy walking distance from Willis St/Lambton..."

Marie Pearce

"Great cheese scones at the place. Average atmosphere but the food is..."

Michael McGimpsey

"This is our regular work coffee place Excellent food and great..."

geoff southon

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

Plaza Pizzeria & Cafe

"Went here for the first time a couple year ago and have been a repeat customer since. In summer this is the place to have brunch! The..."

Jaymee O'Neill

"This place is my no. 1 go to for Kilbirnie bites. The food is very well priced and the menu has an interesting variety of options that all sound..."

Prb

"I was pleasantly surprised as I didn't realize this place was more than a pizza place. Their breakfast meals were delicious and HUGE! Well worth the..."

Tom Luke

"excellent food, every time. always so yum, massive portions, great price. the service can be hit and miss, they stare at you from behind the counter..."

Bella Green

"My wife and I went here as we had appointments in the areaMy wife had the Cabonara Fettuccine and I had the Grilled Chicken and Bacon..."

Tim 51

"$15 for a large pizza-full of meat enough for two adult,Pretty good price and Taste so good! Couldn't wait to eat before taking the photo Ops..."

Liang Helen He

"Been at this place four times after we moved to kilbirnie .Very nice cafè with wood fired pizza!!Our regular meals its halloumi stack and..."

Rosey Rich

"After we heard plaza pizzeria they changed menu and they make bit unique fast food cabinet Went here for lunch with my tow friendsI had double..."

Ralf Wallas

"The food and coffe e at plaza cafe r always excelent quality , beautiful food cabinet gf nd vIv tried some of the menu tooThe cocounut and..."

Cameron Ray

"Been here with friends on Saturday We heard about the smooth organic coffee so was defntly awesome and greatAnd I got spinach and feta..."

Emma Wdn

"Their scrambled eggs and bacon on toast was the best I've ever had and the prices are amazing. I've also tried their lamb burger and chips which was..."

Ash Blankets

"Really impressed by these guys I hadn't heard of them before but a friend recommended I try them I didn't eat in I bought a gf salmon dill and..."

Lisa Donald

"This place is different hot changed from average to excellent ..With new coffe brand for some thing exotic in kilbirnie region !!!!. The..."

Ronald

"Really surprised about the feed back on here! I have been here acouple of times and both times me and my partner have enjoyed our meals they where..."

Maree Rangi

"Really surprised at the comments below. I have eaten here a few times over the past twelve months and have never had an issue...service have always..."

Ant D

"Cheap and cheerful eatery. Very competitively priced dishes varying from $10 for soup and toast to $21 for fish, salad and chips. We had the marinara..."

Glenda Phillips

"Great place to go with your family. A huge menu with great food and great prices. This is the Mexican Pizza which was delicious. One of my favourite..."

Donald Nordeng

"Family went to dinner here absolutely worth it the food was soo delicious the milkshakes were scrumptious and the price of our meals were well worth..."

Nikki T

"Right, so this place definitely seems to have changed. We weren't in at the right time probably, so I would give it another go, cos there was not..."

Harry Brendon Potter

"This little cafe is tucked away in Kilbirnie , in a small shopping plaza. It was one of a small number of eateries open on Sunday, and likely the..."

Eric Medcalf

"Excellent coffee and cafe style food at a reasonable price. Light and roomy with outside seating. Quick service and friendly..."

Catherine Castle

"Been coming here for 2 years and the big breakfast is amazing, so delicious, good portions and cheap prices aswell. The coffee is top notch and..."

Dali Toma

"Another customer yelled at me about my high chair placement, but the food and service was worth the abuse haha. Loved the chicken and mushroom filo..."

Hannah Cullinane

"Such lovely food and staff, amazing options too..."

Veronica Wallace

"Plaza Cafe and Pizzeria make some amazing pizzas. One of my favourite places for lunch in..."

Dan Ross

"Staff are always friendly and have a big smile. Food is good. I especially enjoy the big breakfast and the salmon..."

Jimi Bailey

"Great food great service and the snickers cheesecake is..."

Jason

"Just had brunch here, never been before, had the misguided impression it was a "greasy spoon" type of establishment! I was so so wrong. Had eggs..."

caron dallas

"Food is good considering the price. Big brekky has always been the fave. Serving sizes are very generous and the staff are always willing to help and..."

Dominic P

"Could do with a bit of a spruce up. The food and service are very good though. The 4 cheese pizza is pretty damn..."

Athina

"Great place, really good food for the entire family. Good range of counter food, pizzas 🍕 can be gluten free, fries 🍟 are generous enough to..."

Andrew McPherson

"Excellent salmon roste with mash potato and mean salad. Washed down with a cold..."

Graeme Wooller

"Food was fresh, delish and very reasonably priced. Nice to see guys serving at the counter chirpy and friendly and know who their regulars are and..."

Shirley Turnbull

L'affare

80/100 (1818 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Cafe Du Parc

"This is the Best cafe in Wellington! They have the best coffee in town! Really friendly staff and nice little green corner of town. I..."

Saahil Tyagi

"A charming cafe tucked away in Khandallah Park. I ordered their chicken tandoori roti wrap and lemon meringue slice. Both were really enjoyable. Good..."

Jessica

"Guys, i'm not getting paid to say this, but I would probably move to France if this played shut down. This is the closest to an authentic french cafe..."

Alistair Ross

"Tucked away in Khandallah Park is a wee cafe that you wouldn't know about if it was for a wee sign on the main road.The cafe is in an..."

RaeRae

"Visited here last Tuesday. Hadn't been for a while and the last time I ordered the Tandoori Roti for lunch and it was very nice. I ordered this..."

Sara Lewis

"If anyone knows what they put in their cheese muffins let me know, they are incredible.Friendly staff and great coffee. The only thing is it's..."

Hannah Thompson

"We recently visited Cafe Du Parc and although they were busy we were welcomed by staff who seemed genuinely friendly. The coffee was good and my..."

Jayne Mellor

"Absolutely brilliant Eggs Benedict (I had the version with mushrooms - incredible! Partner had the typical bacon version, also superb).The..."

Aimee W

"This was such a lovely quaint Cafe, the service was amazing, and the food was delicious! The coffee was fantastic as well, definitely look forward to..."

James Savage

"Visited for a late breakfast around 11am on Monday. Not too busy and easily found a table. Food and coffee came out together as requested. Ordered..."

Mikaela George

"Such a friendly welcoming team. I have only been a few times but already feel the warmth of a regular. Looks small from the outside but actually lots..."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Quaint cafe in Khandallah. I had previously visited years ago for cabinet food but this time thought we’d order off the menu. We both ordered the..."

Nikhil George

"It is my favourite place. Lovely kind stuff, yammy full of tasty details food. Cafe Du Parc has the best dumplings in whole Wellington Region. Adore..."

Cozy Felt

"A fabulous small cafe by a summer swimming pool. Very helpful staff and a they made a great coffee. Service was friendly and efficient and the..."

Murray Quartly

"Comfy, relaxed low-key place. Food is tasty and the staff are friendly. Nice place for a weekend..."

Shane Wood

"A great location - perfect after a swim or a walk up Mt Kaukau. Prices seemed typical for most cafes, but chips had a very low quantity for what you..."

Luca van Gorkom

"Excellent friendly hospitality. Clean environment, good menu, cabinet selection - in a park next to Khandallah Pool/Park. Worth a..."

Gillian Christian

"One of the best burgers I’ve had in a Wellington cafe, and a good price for it..."

Wilson Chau

"Roti Chicken Wraps are great. Coffee is good..."

Mark Angus

"Had a great chilli dog, perfect for today's..."

Matthew Templeton

"It's a good place to chill with your friends. Nice, cozy plus the coffee is..."

Rey B

"A warm, cosy, and welcoming cafe. I chose the sautéed mushroom with hash browns on the side and it smelled and tasted absolutely delecious. Thank..."

SpeedyStrider

"Yummy sausage rolls and coffee. Good selection of iced drinks and smoothies. Cheese cake looked yum. Nice to sit outside on the deck and perfect pre..."

Alison Lewes

"We had the French Toast and Crispy Chicken, portion size was perfect and both were very tasty. Perfect food and beverages after scaling Mt...."

Andrew Karl

"Our local. Its just fabulous and located amongst native bush. My new favorite is the juicy beef burger...."

Mareike Isherwood

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

Verve Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Their fries are super yum, the coffee is okay, wish there were more items on the actual menu, mostly cabinet food. We go just for fries, definitely..."

Kaleylawrence33

"How did this place fly under my radar!? Great service great food and a great place to stop in for lunch! Ordered a panini as I was short on time,..."

Crumpet King

"Had a chickpea curry salad, taste fantastic, though it's not heated evenly, not a big deal to me cuz I guess there's nothing else they can do but..."

Sifang Liu

"I know this place from one of my friends when we met there for some chit-chat. The staff are friendly enough to make you feel warm and cozy. The..."

Alex Thai

"My girlfriend received a flyer that said “2 for 1 Breakfast at Verve” (which runs until tomorrow 31th), so today we decided to have breakfast..."

Carlo Lim

"Great cafe in the CBD area. This is generally my local haunting ground for sweet and savoury muffins that changes daily and quiches.The..."

Rosemary Young

"best cafe on lambton! I work a couple doors down so I am there most days for the last few years. Lots of choice for food and speedy..."

Bea Woodhouse

"Great new fit out! I particularly love the Bob Dylan back wall and other new images at the back.As always I received great food (corn..."

Ben Harper

"Good space, great coffee, food of a standard range for cafe fare and reasonable prices.Toilets lovely and clean and service..."

Selective

"The food, service and seating at this cafe is fantastic. Particular favourites are the Samosa, Mushroom Bap, coffee slice with a walnut on top...."

Sandra

"I go here most days. I enjoy the coffee and the food is great (and reasonably priced) - I recommend the caramel oaty slice! I am yet to find a..."

Emma Churchill

"Excellent location for lunch. Good selection of food and coffee. The burger was excellent and the seafood chowder very creamy and tasty. The buttered..."

Laurence Chiu

"Great place for breakfast/lunch during weekdays, plenty of tables, ample space inside, high chair available, access to the terrace. Wide ranging..."

s s

"A great Eggs Benedict for a quick breakfast. The food is much better than the environment and some staff when we visited seemed half asleep. The..."

Melanie Duncalf

"Spacious inner city cafe located just off Lambton Quay in Wellington's CBD. The cafe has a relaxed and refined atmosphere. They provided good food..."

Haydn Murdoch

"Superb coffee and fine eggs Bene, beautiful hollandaise sauce lots of it rich tasty. Crisp toast chibatta.eggs scrumptious. Coffee very nice. Go..."

John Hetherington

"Good quality food and speedy service. Would recommend the burgers for lunch if you want to leave feeling..."

Eamon Lesperance

"My favourite cafe serving excellent coffee to start the day and good value breakfasts. Good place to meet if you want to be heard. Has many loyal..."

Robert Hall

"Nice cafe with a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. I had the scrambled eggs on toast which was simple but great; the grain bread tasted like it was made..."

Alice Herlihy

"One of the most preferred place for breakfast for me and my..."

Siva Kumar

"Have been here a couple times with twin babies and they are so accommodating. Highly recommended. Very friendly and good coffee. Front of house goes..."

Jessica D'Audney

"Have been to this cafe twice in the last week. Enjoyed food both times. Excellent service. Good basic menu. Even though they were quite busy, meal..."

Graeme Mair

"This is my go to cafe for lunch, I usually order the same sorts of food depending on the weather. I especially like their hot chocolates, eggs..."

Michelle Nolan

"Would recommend! Been here who knows how many times over the last month! Definitely one of my favourite cafes. The atmosphere is nice and it is one..."

Aimee Hockenhull

"I always really enjoy eating at Verve, the atmosphere is lovely, the food is tasty, and I really appreciate the on-tap, complimentary chilled water...."

Nicole MacDonald

"Food was really good, had eggs bene and kitchen team smashed it out of the park. One of the front of house team was a little frosty at a relish..."

Scott Turner

"my absolute favourite cafe to visit whenever i'm home visiting welly. the food is crazy good, nicely sized portions and decently priced. the coffee..."

mel jardine

"Coffee was great as was the scone. I haven't been for ages cos of covid and not being I town at all. Anyway nothing had change it was still very..."

Valerie Holmes

Trade Kitchen

"Let me just say that this place makes the most amazing crunchy hot waffles I have ever had. Booked this place for a breakfast work function and we..."

Kristina Mastakova

"Loved loved loved the food. One in my party was very fussy about his steak and it was perfect, tender, soft, moist cooked perfection. Excellent..."

Lesley Gerrard

"Unusual dining but I really enjoyed the food. There's a level of unorthodox that transpires from the decor and it was sad that the waiter was working..."

Mana

"Quiet place for dining. Interiors are a bit dark. The entrees were OKish. I particularly liked the grilled pear and blue cheese on brischetta. It was..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Came here for lunch with a couple of colleagues and 2 others for a lunchtime catchup.The lunch menu was different from the one on Zomato..."

Henry Crawford

"The steak was cooked just as I like. The service was quick and professional. Good selection in a he lunch menu. Looking fir and to come for dinner...."

A.M.

"Friend and I ate here Friday night. Friendly, efficient service and the food was lovely. Nice entree and I had the pork and friend had chicken for..."

Tania W

"Just a quick note to say how much my mate from Melbourne and I enjoyed our meals and the general trade kitchen ambiance on Saturday..."

Hugh Karena

"Nice friendly service - good food (some interesting combinations specially the warm salad ) and..."

Kerry Keegan

"Our three-course-dinner was perfect - from the delicious and innovative food to the prompt, attentive and friendly..."

TAROT ZAMM

"Great Hallumi Hash, wouldn't let me change out the egg for toast or anything without paying full addional charge which most places are happy to..."

Bruce Batters

"The food was good, my wife and friends enjoyed the wine they picked. I was a little disappointed that they had run out of cider as I don't drink much..."

Don Hogben

"I was very very impressed with Trade Kitchen. Every dish was well presented and tasted even better than it looked. But the thing that I'd highlight..."

TJ Patel

"I like both the food and the atmosphere of this place. Have been for bkfast lunch and dinner and enjoyed all 3 menus. Good wine choices / pairing. So..."

Anne TIXIER

"Absolutely fantastic food, cannot recommend highly enough. The presentation was amazing, wish I'd taken photos. Far from mediocre. Service was..."

Ashley C

"Delicious meal! Excellent friendly service (including bringing a heater closer because I was cold.) They happily gave me vegetables instead of the..."

Chantelle Nunez

"Attended a business network breakfast here. In addition to the open plan seating, they have a private room seating about 18 or 20. The eggs Benedict..."

Morne Smart

"Had 2 three course meals with my wife and was absolutely stunned to see the quality of the food! Everything came out at the exact time needed and..."

Matt Butler

"I had one of the best meals I've had for a while. Delicious goats cheese soufflé with a tasty dressed salad, followed by the lamb served with a..."

Justine Burgess

"Excellent food, good service. Meals were just the right size - not too small, not too big. The food was elegantly prepared - not fancy, but very..."

Andrew Thompson-Davies

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

Bin44

79/100 (3493 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Came here on my wedding anniversary. Staff were super friendly and the burgers were absolutely delicious. They were under the pump due to a Grab One..."

The Food Snob

"Amazing service the waiters always seem to remember you, awesome selection of craft beers from all over NZ. Food is as expected from a bar, but..."

Cameron Perry Harley

"Very busy at this place and the staff are friendly.It was difficult to get a table, it took a while but we managed to get one.The Seafood..."

Tim 51

"Fantastic atmosphere. Good service. Amazingly tasty food. And anyone that stocks Man O War gets a huge tick from me! I ordered the vege dish ASB..."

Sungsam7

"Really nice atmosphere, with friendly staff. Our dinner meals came out in record time, and were fresh and tasted great. We ordered the Fried Calamari..."

Sally

"Good service, steak was nicely cooked. Massive drinks list (9 pages lol). My reason for the lower rating is that I didn't understand why I was..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"The only thing I am disappointed about was there is no cheesecake on the menu. But thats probably a good thing! Their steak meal is to die for! Well..."

Anna Broxham

"The food was delicious and came out in timely manner! Went there for the four course degustation meal and it was terrific I have never heard of Bin44..."

Angie Liu

"Wow so yum! I bought the grab one voucher for four people which included one pizza or burger pp and a glass of either the house wine or craft beer..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Service was unpretentious and to the highest standard I have seen in Wellington. Needed a cheese swap out....no problem you can havd grilled chicken..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"Got in just in before the lunch time rush which meant we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I liked that they had a kids menu and I was happy..."

Eating My Way Around

"Love this place!One of my favourite places on the waterfront!Such a great range of beer, there's always something new to try! The staff are always..."

Troy Mihaka

"Fantastic craft beer selection. Food is nice but a bit overpriced, and the wait staff can be a bit stand-offish. It's really all about the..."

Julian Bee

"Came for after-work drinks with a colleague. The restaurant is spacious, especially when all the doors open up to link the inside and outside spaces...."

Medium_Rare

"Located just slightly across from the TSB Bank Arena at Wellington Queens Wharf, Binn44 is a great spot to pop into for a meal or just a drink. We..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I've been coming to this bar ever since I moved to Wellington last year. I love this place!Great coffee, awesome beers, and always really cool..."

Troy Mihaka

"We went here with no booking at 7:30 on a Friday night and it was totally packed. Luckily enough the friendly front of house dude managed to find us..."

Jack Scrumpy Michael

"I have always wanted to go to Bin44 but just never had until today I was amazed how awesome this place was. My girlfriend and I sat in the restaurant..."

Mitchell Cleland

"After having a relatively poor experience in Bin 44 myself and my friends decided to head back and give it another go. The service was great, the..."

Jade Mercer

"I don't think any review I could craft would do justice to just how highly I rate this place. I was tasked with organising a client function for..."

Anna Garland

"Me and the boys came in for just a couple of beers on a Friday night, was awesome to see a good range of beers on tap, and in the fridges. The reason..."

Jake E Boy

"I don't usually eat anywhere near Queens Wharf because the prices scare me off, but I came here for a friends birthday last week and was pleasantly..."

Bella E

"I came across Bin44 in my search for a nice place to eat for our wedding anniversary. The total experience was perfect. Friendly, open greeting,..."

Alicia

"Excellent experience! Warm and cosy ambience, super nice staff, tasty food, and very good drinks. I really enjoyed my time here; their heated open..."

Mahnaz

"Couldn't fault this, had an excellent deal through Grab one and had a delicious meal and superfast , awesome..."

Haisini Parata

"Great food and friendly staff however they do seem to work on glide time so not good if you're in a hurry. Decent selection of craft beers as well..."

Jusus Almighty

"Great location for a summer evening meal. Awesome food and great..."

Elroy 0kada

"We had a Christmas dinner for 14 people. The team were excellent, attentive, friendly and knowleageable. The location was good. We ended up putting..."

Matthew Gardner

"Went for a father daughter date...loved their half n half pizza. Since neither of us could manage a whole pizza by ourselves we got this half topped..."

Rahath Verghese

"My nephew had his 21st here. I had a steak which i felt was cooked to perfection and the sides were delicious. Due to diet restrictions they were..."

Elena Averwood

"The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were extremely garrulous. The grills so yummy. I definitely recommend..."

kamal heidari

"Really lovely location and nice interior. The food came out super quick and I'd totally recommend the Angus..."

elliot schreurs

"It was our first time to visit Bin 44. We were greeted by welcoming FOH and assisted to our table. The food was great. I think the chargrilled angus..."

Sam Pineda

"Great location Good service. Food quality is above average. The Angus steak my wife ordered was amazing. But the market fish I ordered was just..."

Fergus Mao

"What a lovely place to relax on a summer’s evening. A perfectly relaxing location to sip on an cold beverage and nibble on chips. It had been a..."

Katie Ayrton

"All I did here was drink whiskey. Maybe that explains the 5 stars! But the staff was knowledgeable and I got to try my first New Zealand whisky and..."

Steven Adler

"The meat boards are great for a group of people. Lots of craft beer on tap..."

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