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Cafes Near Me in Wellington – Top Spots by Suburb
Searching for the best cafes near me in Wellington? Whether it’s your morning flat white, a weekend brunch, or a cosy spot to catch up with friends, this guide showcases Wellington’s top-rated cafes - from hidden laneway gems to bustling waterfront favourites.
We’ve grouped them by suburb, making it easy to find a great coffee wherever you are - from the CBD and Cuba Street to Newtown, Lyall Bay, and beyond. As New Zealand’s coffee capital, Wellington delivers world-class brews, passionate baristas, and vibrant cafe culture. Bookmark this page, share it with friends, and sip your way through the city.
Wellington Waterfront & Te Aro – Cafes With Views & City Energy
From the waterfront boardwalk to the bustling laneways of Te Aro, this area is packed with iconic coffee spots and all-day brunch cafes.
📍 Address: Odlins Square, Taranaki Wharf, 2 Taranaki St, Wellington
⭐ Rating: 4.4 (1.2K reviews) · $20–40 · Category: Cafe
☕ Highlights: "Lovely coffee, great service, great food."
📍 Address: 75 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (326 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Brunch
Highlights: "Friendly service, great coffee, and the food is the star."
📍 Address: 17a Allen St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.4 (123 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Beautiful set up, great coffee, friendly service!"
📍 Address: 119 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (1.5K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, delicious brunch, and friendly efficient service."
📍 Address: 150 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (119 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Cute atmosphere, friendly staff and good vegan options."
📍 Address: 161B Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.9 (164 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Very stylish decor, delicious iced coffee."
📍 Address: 105 Willis Street, Dukes Arcade (Cnr Willis & Manners St), Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.9 (88 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lovely food and menu, reasonably priced and kind helpful staff."
📍 Address: 4 Glamis Avenue Strathmore &, 37 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (548 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Fabulous coffee, friendly staff & a lovely spot tucked off the main rd."
📍 Address: 37 Jessie Street, 102/104 Tory St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (296 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Customer service was great, prices good and coffee is outstanding."
📍 Address: 136/11 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 5.0 (183 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Awesome wee cafe - lovely staff, great wee space and delicious food!"
📍 Address: 27 College St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.4 (1.2K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "A warm buzzing vibe with tasty food and delightfully good coffee."
📍 Address: 50 Webb St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 5.0 (39 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Vegan pie was delicious, coffee was great and service was friendly."
📍 Address: 14 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (1.7K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The food is simply great, nice coffee beverages in a welcoming environment."
📍 Address: 32a Wigan St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (2.4K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great ambience, good food, amazing coffee and wonderful staff!"
📍 Address: 90 Aro St, Aro Valley, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (486 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Warm and inviting, friendly service, and good coffee."
📍 Address: 4 Blair St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (228 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Quality food, reasonable price, comfortable setting, great coffee."
📍 Address: 40 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.8 (284 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Great coffee, delicious food, incredibly lovely staff."
📍 Address: 51 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (470 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Coffees always on point and amazingly friendly and genuinely happy staff!!"
📍 Address: 217 Wakefield St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.4 (148 reviews) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Fantastic vegan options, fast service, great coffee."
📍 Address: Commonwealth Walkway, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (53 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee with a great view of the harbour and mount victoria."
📍 Address: 2 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.3 (527 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "An unpretentious cafe with honest, delicious food and great coffee."
📍 Address: GROUND/39 Webb St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (272 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, great atmosphere and good prices."
📍 Address: 178 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.8 (43 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Such a lovely wee spot with a great atmosphere, food, drinks and service."
📍 Address: 38 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (313 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Such lovely, accommodating staff, excellent coffee, perfect cheese scones."
📍 Address: 40 Mercer St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.8 (28 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, quick service & reasonable prices."
📍 Address: Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.1 (22 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "There was lots of cold drinks and heaps of coffee options."
📍 Address: 11 Egmont St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (28 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Bakery
Highlights: "Came here for a birthday lunch and was blown away from the quality of food."
📍 Address: 163 Tory St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (200 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Consistently great coffee and service with a smile."
📍 Address: 5 Courtenay Pl, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.2 (2.6K reviews) · $$ · Category: Southern Cuisine
Highlights: "Great atmosphere lovely coffee amazing service….great food !!"
📍 Address: 170 Victoria St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (178 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Beautiful coffee ☕️child friendly, very nice and comfy setting."
Swimsuit Coffee Lombard Street
📍 Address: 5 Lombard St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.8 (51 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "i ordered the maple ice latte and it was absolutely to die for !!!!"
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
📍 Address: 39 Abel Smith St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.2 (3.7K reviews) · $$ · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Comfortable, welcoming vibe, friendly staff and great food at a great price."
📍 Address: 135 Victoria St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (73 reviews) · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Excellent coffee roaster and exceptional chocolate coated coffee beans."
📍 Address: 240 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.3 (187 reviews) · $ · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The pineapple buns and pork floss rolls was delicious."
📍 Address: 16 Taranaki St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.3 (392 reviews) · $50–60 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Simple décor sets the scene for a very relaxed meal."
Raglan Roast Coffee (Chaffers Dock)
📍 Address: Chaffers Dock 22 Herd Street Shops 8/9, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (239 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Great coffee that's very affordable Friendly staff Great ambience."
Raglan Roast Coffee (Willis St)
📍 Address: 156 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (177 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, fast customer service and good prices 👍"
📍 Address: 250 Wakefield St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.2 (2.6K reviews) · $$ · Category: Breakfast
Highlights: "Ultra quick food, really friendly service and a lovely atmosphere!"
📍 Address: 21 Blair St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.0 (157 reviews) · $$ · Category: Restaurant
Highlights: "LOVE THIS PLACE #MYRIDEORDIDE"
Level 4 Te Papa Cafe - Espresso
📍 Address: Level 4/55 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 3.1 (18 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Delicious sausage rolls and caramel slice both big hits with my son."
📍 Address: 210A left bank, Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (315 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Ethiopian Restaurant
Highlights: "Delicious, healthy food, presented beautifully with quick service."
📍 Address: TSB Arena, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (48 reviews) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "a delicious, earthy, and berry-flavored combination."
Bicycle Junction Cafe (Cafe within bike shop)
📍 Address: 1 Marion St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (122 reviews) · Category: Bicycle Repair Shop (with Cafe)
Highlights: "Throw in fantastic coffee with delicious food with friendly stuff and wow."
📍 Address: 29 Courtenay Pl, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (671 reviews) · $ · Category: Ice Cream Shop
Highlights: "The lady that served me was friendly and helpful, and the coffee is lovely."
Wellington CBD – Fast Service & Central Convenience
Perfect for commuters, business meetings, or a quick caffeine boost before shopping.
📍 Address: G01, The Grand Arcade, 18 Willis St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.8 (168 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Easily in the top 3 coffees in the CBD, fast delicious and well priced."
📍 Address: 149 Willis St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 5.0 (100 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Such delicious food, excellent coffee and friendly kind service!"
📍 Address: 132 Willis St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.7 (1.3K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Stylish eatery, great service, delicious well presented food and coffee."
📍 Address: 20 Brandon St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (378 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Fantastic food, amazing coffee even better customer service."
📍 Address: 142 Featherston St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.8 (105 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Amazing staff, coffee, food and atmosphere. Brilliant start to the day!"
Faithful Flavours Cafe & Bakery
📍 Address: 4 Chews Ln, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.9 (147 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Went here for morning tea, the tapsilog was delicious and the servings good."
📍 Address: 141 The Terrace, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.8 (56 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The staff are so lovely, coffee is a 10/10 and the food is delicious!"
📍 Address: 26 Panama St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.5 (55 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Busy, nice coffee, beautiful cheese scones and good service."
📍 Address: 23 Kate Sheppard Pl, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (50 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lovely cafe, nice food and great coffee."
La Cloche Terrace | Wellington French Café & Catering
📍 Address: 26 The Terrace, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.5 (389 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lovely ambience, great coffee and delicious pastries."
📍 Address: Shop 9, level 2/342 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (42 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Delicious food and coffee, great service and atmosphere."
📍 Address: 130A Featherston St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Really good coffee, very nice seating, and a warm welcome."
📍 Address: The Old Bank Arcade 233-237 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.4 (986 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lovely staff, lovely food and coffee in a beautiful heritage building."
📍 Address: 121 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.5 (253 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Welcomed with a smile, great service and delicious food."
📍 Address: 86 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.5 (139 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, delicious food, cute cafe lovely service."
📍 Address: 5 Bunny St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.8 (186 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Cheerful staff, quick service and delicious coffee."
📍 Address: 4 Panama St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.7 (182 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The coffee is divine, the food delicious, and the staff wonderful."
📍 Address: 112 The Terrace, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.9 (45 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The food and drink is a fair price and the food is exceptionally yummy."
📍 Address: 116 The Terrace, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (459 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Amazing service from the staff and coffee has to be the best I've ever had."
📍 Address: 92 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (108 reviews) · $1–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great experience, lovely staff, fab food."
📍 Address: 22 Willeston St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.7 (409 reviews) · $$ · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lovely atmosphere, the food is both delicious and beautifully presented."
📍 Address: 70 Molesworth St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.2 (335 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Good service social distancing, coffee served promptly and hot."
Old George Coffee (The Terrace)
📍 Address: 16 The Terrace, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (36 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Espresso Bar
Highlights: "The best espresso, long black and flat white, and great service."
📍 Address: 28 Grey St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.6 (64 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great little space with very good coffee and wow, fantastic service."
📍 Address: 1/8 Post Office Square, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.5 (60 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "I get a coffee from here every morning, great coffee and good food!"
📍 Address: 1st Floor/250 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.3 (377 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Fantastic quality food, good coffee and nice and quiet relaxed atmosphere."
📍 Address: 139 Featherston St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Delicious sandwiches, great service."
📍 Address: 100 Molesworth St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.4 (100 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Delicious cabinet salads, great coffee."
📍 Address: 38-42 Waring Taylor St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 3.6 (113 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Excellent service, clean and tidy premise, nice food, Gr8 coffee."
📍 Address: 153 Featherston St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.4 (131 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Good bagels Good coffee Lovely staff Amazing service."
📍 Address: 138 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.2 (73 reviews) · $10–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The food options are many from pork buns to a large optioned smorgasbord."
📍 Address: Bolton Hotel 12 Bolton St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 5.0 (1 review) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Takeaway· No delivery."
Bohemein Wellington (Primarily Chocolate Shop with Coffee)
📍 Address: Legal House Ground Floor/101 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.7 (196 reviews) · Category: Chocolate Shop
Highlights: "Lovely staff, delicious treats, and all locally made."
📍 Address: 1 Willeston St, Wellington CBD
Rating: 4.4 (86 reviews) · $ · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great food, coffee and fantastic service."
Oriental Bay – Coffee With a View
Soak in the harbour scenery with your morning brew.
📍 Address: 216 Great Harbour Way / Te Aranui o Pōneke, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.9 (120 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Meanest coffee down Oriental Bay, great culture, 10/10 atmosphere."
📍 Address: 66 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (17 reviews) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Pleasant cafe - lovely staff - great service- nice and clean."
📍 Address: 139A Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Rating: 3.8 (712 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Always pop in here for great coffee, great food and lovely friendly service."
Thorndon – Historic Charm
A mix of heritage buildings and cosy neighbourhood spots.
📍 Address: 41 The Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington
Rating: 4.3 (210 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "... a great cosy feel, with fun and efficient staff and really good coffee."
📍 Address: 320 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington
Rating: 4.9 (162 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great flavors, fair prices, quality ingredients, and excellent coffee."
📍 Address: 127 Thorndon Quay, Thorndon, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (273 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Best cafe in Wellington, friendly staff, great food, great price."
Sipriana Cafe (Located within Capital Gateway Retail Centre)
📍 Address: 34 Thorndon Quay, Thorndon, Wellington
Rating: 4.2 (181 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Tasty food, good coffee, plenty of space in well lit environment."
📍 Address: 342a Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington
Rating: 4.8 (290 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Beautiful location, lovely atmosphere, good coffee and great bakery items."
Mount Cook / Newtown Area – Eclectic & Community-Focused
Known for its diverse food scene and independent coffee culture.
📍 Address: 469 Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (135 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great place, lovely people, great food, and a nice relaxing atmosphere 😀"
Peoples Coffee Roastery and Cafe
📍 Address: 275 Mansfield St, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (34 reviews) · Category: Coffee Roasters
Highlights: "The server provided excellent service, and the coffee was delicious."
📍 Address: 6021/133 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (379 reviews) · $1–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, friendly and efficient service and cool vibe."
📍 Address: 5 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Incredible coffee and pastries top tier great service x"
📍 Address: 152 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 4.3 (803 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Made a good coffee, staff friendly, back garden with lots of friendly birds."
📍 Address: 45-55 Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 3.8 (13 reviews) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, good service."
📍 Address: 120 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (227 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Beautiful little cafe with stunning coffee and a community focus."
Lyall Bay & Hataitai – Beachside & Bayside Cafes
Perfect for a post-surf coffee or weekend brunch with a view.
📍 Address: 30 Cochrane St, Lyall Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.2 (2.5K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Top notch, friendly service, awesome coffee and the food was excellent."
📍 Address: Lvl1, 7A Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (2.1K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Stylised, good selection of food and coffee, and friendly staff."
📍 Address: 326 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (496 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Excellent service, great coffee and a delicious breakfast."
📍 Address: 6022/200 Queens Dr, Lyall Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (366 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Coffees are great, staff attitude is really good, and the food is superb."
📍 Address: 31 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai, Wellington
Rating: 4.4 (134 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Always best hot coffee, service and yummy kai (wicked banana-date loaf)."
Karaka Bay & Shelly Bay – Scenic Escapes
Waterfront brunch spots worth the short drive.
📍 Address: 497 Karaka Bay Rd, Karaka Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (1.7K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Friendly staff, great views, yummy food and fabulous coffees."
📍 Address: 100 Shelly Bay Rd, Karaka Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (1.8K reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Fantastic food, great coffee, amazing location and helpful staff."
Cuba Street – Quirky Vibes & Iconic Coffee
Home to some of the city’s most colourful cafes and brunch spots.
📍 Address: 268 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.9 (58 reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lovely service, welcoming warm space, delish coffee."
📍 Address: 136 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (269 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Excellent choice of food, excellent coffee, excellent service."
📍 Address: 149 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (287 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Coffee absolutely delicious, staff lovely, and sandwiches best ever!!"
📍 Address: 146 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (1.2K reviews) · $1–10 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Excellent cafe :) great staff, nice food and lovely ambiance."
📍 Address: 179 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.8 (363 reviews) · $ · Category: Ice Cream Shop
Highlights: "Super friendly owners and staff - Good Vegan / GF options."
📍 Address: 94 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (275 reviews) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Nice coffee in a cool environment great service also."
📍 Address: 203 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (931 reviews) · $20–40 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Delicious vegan food - beautiful menu - full of flavour and well presented."
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe
📍 Address: 167 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (937 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Vegetarian Restaurant
Highlights: "The food is delicious, generous portions and reasonably priced."
Kelburn – University & Garden Views
Great for a coffee before a stroll through the Botanic Gardens.
📍 Address: Begonia House, Rose Garden 101 Glenmore St, Kelburn, Wellington
Rating: 4.4 (803 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Wonderful peaceful setting, good food good coffee great team."
📍 Address: The LAB, Easterfield Building Level Ground/21 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (82 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The breakfast wraps are to die for."
📍 Address: 87 Upland Rd, Kelburn, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (151 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, nice bites, very friendly owners, relaxing atmosphere."
Perfect for a coffee break when heading in or out of the city.
📍 Address: 238 Middleton Rd, Glenside, Wellington
Rating: 4.4 (607 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "We enjoyed the coffee, excellent service from friendly staff."
Miramar – Film Industry Favourites
Popular with locals and visitors to the Weta precinct.
📍 Address: 133 Darlington Rd, Miramar, Wellington
Rating: 4.7 (654 reviews) · $$$ · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Excellent coffe and food with friendly service and with a smile!"
📍 Address: 84 Rotherham Terrace, Miramar, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (500 reviews) · $20–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Ample seating, very good coffee and friendly, efficient staff."
Mount Victoria – Pre-Show or Post-Walk Coffee
Close to the Embassy Theatre and town belt walking tracks.
📍 Address: 10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (261 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Good tasty food, coffee A+, lovely friendly staff."
Blondini's Cafe & Jazz Bar (Located within Embassy Theatre)
📍 Address: 10 Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington
Rating: 3.0 (5 reviews) · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Lucky we like donuts cause thats all they serve."
Kaiwharawhara – French Flair
An easy stop for commuters heading into town.
La Cloche Kaiwharawhara | Wellington French Café & Catering
📍 Address: 134 Hutt Rd, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (1.1K reviews) · $10–30 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The coffee is great and I've always found the staff helpful and friendly."
Brooklyn – Village Feel & Local Favourites
Brooklyn’s cafe scene offers cosy neighbourhood spots perfect for brunch or a relaxed catch-up.
Chimichurri Argentinian Restaurant & Café (Ex Brooklyn Deli)
📍 Address: 199/201 Ohiro Rd, Brooklyn, Wellington
Rating: 4.5 (360 reviews) · $$ · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "The food was amazing, a great space and the service was impeccable."
Island Bay – Coastal Charm
Grab a coffee before a stroll along the beach or after a morning swim.
📍 Address: 221 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (160 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Great coffee, delicious cabinet food and super friendly service."
📍 Address: 216 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington
Rating: 4.6 (30 reviews) · Category: Restaurant
Highlights: "Incredible food, fantastic service, great vibes."
Johnsonville – Suburban Coffee Stops
Great for commuters and locals looking for a solid coffee and a bite.
📍 Address: 34 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville
Rating: 4.6 (335 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: "Friendly staff, great atmosphere, good food and amazing coffee."
📍 Address: 32 Johnsonville Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington
Rating: 3.9 (328 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Coffee Shop
Highlights: "Beautiful service, lovely food and coffees and very homely vibe!"
Churton Park – Family-Friendly Cafes
Relaxed settings and hearty portions make these local favourites.
📍 Address: 103 Westchester Drive, Churton Park, Wellington
Rating: 4.3 (576 reviews) · $10–20 · Category: Cafe
Highlights: “Such Amazing Food and Superb Coffee with Friendly Staff!"
Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Cafes
Where can I find a cafe near me that opens early in Wellington?
West Two Espresso (Te Aro, 5.0 rating) and Extra Extra Cafe (CBD, 4.7 rating) are early risers serving excellent coffee.
Which cafes serve the best coffee in Wellington?
Evil Twins Coffee (4.9) and Sketchbook Coffee (4.8) in Te Aro, plus Puro Chile (4.8) in the CBD, are local favourites.
Are there vegan-friendly cafes in Wellington?
Yes - Creamy & Crunchy (Te Aro), Nolita (Cuba Street), and Aunty Mena’s (Cuba Street) are standout plant-based options.
What’s the best brunch spot in Wellington?
August Eatery, Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe (Te Aro), and Gemini Cafe & Eatery (CBD) are highly rated for brunch.
Which cafes are dog-friendly?
Southern Cross Garden Bar (Te Aro) and Spruce Goose (Lyall Bay) are popular with dog owners - always check ahead for current policies.
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