Best Cafés with Food in Wellington

Thorndon, Wellington

Espresso bar tucked into Thorndon's historic Backbencher Gastropub, serving quality coffee alongside craft beers and pub fare.

Naenae, Wellington

Community-focused café in Naenae delivering quality coffee alongside social impact through barista training programs.

Johnsonville, Wellington

Owner-operated Johnsonville espresso bar with houseplants and weekend donuts, serving quick-fire coffee to locals.

Aro Valley, Wellington

House-roasted six-origin blend hand-crafted on-site in Aro Valley, featuring Brazil base with chocolate and citrus notes.

Hutt Central, Wellington

Health-focused café and kitchen in Lower Hutt specialising in keto-friendly baked goods and wholesome lunch options.

Lyall Bay, Wellington

Beach-view café in Lyall Bay serving breakfast and lunch with Kiwi classics, vegan options, and cabinet food near the surf.

Te Aro, Wellington

Waterfront outpost of the beloved Raglan roastery, serving their own carefully sourced beans at Chaffers Dock.

Wellington Central

Precision-focused hole-in-the-wall on Lambton Quay delivering meticulous espresso with careful dose and extraction control.

Te Aro, Wellington

Coffee Supreme-pouring Wellington staple with passionate baristas slinging flat whites and single-origin bottomless filter since 1993.

Te Aro, Wellington

Modern Te Aro café focusing on simple essentials: quality coffee, housemade bread, and seasonal breakfast and lunch.