TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Mayfair Cafe

79/100 (2076 ratings)

Restaurants

British

Cafe

New Zealand

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Brunch

Breakfast

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Lamb's Fry

Chai Latte

Mayfair Classic Brekkie

Belgium Waffle

Pasta

Seared Salmon

Salmon

Pancake Breakfast

Bacon and Fried Egg

Egg Benedict with Bacon

Thin Pizza

Bacon and Eggs on Toast

Pesto

Blueberry Waffles

Fish

Eggs Benedict

Sunday lunch

Gluten-Free Toast

Flat White

Burger

Hash Stack

Iced coffee

Free Range Eggs on Toast

Vegetarian Breakfast with Hollandaise Sauce

Eggs Florentine

Sit down

New Zealand

Café

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Brunch

Mid-range

"Nice cafe in the centre of Upper Hutt set in an old movie theatre. Always always always get the Hast Stack here for brunch, it is..."

Drea Couper

"Lovely food and coffee every time I go! Different areas to sit in too. Love the staff they have, very accommodating. Would highly recommend to..."

Kerryn Yeats

"I've been here twice now and loved both times 😍 staff are very friendly and catering to exactly what we want and the atmosphere is great to I love..."

Kendra Freedom Martin

"An interesting cafe in a old movie theatre. Colourful and spacious. Food was with reasonable price however the fish I had was a bit fishy. Not a bad..."

Christian

"For starters.. I enjoyed my mango smoothy so much. Exactly what I wanted. Great curly fries. The place has more potential, could have..."

Heather Logan

"Come here often as I like the private atmosphere and quick service - they do perfect eggs, pasta is always good and their nachos are great, happy to..."

Rachael Ayling

"Came here today with a friend for breakfast/brunch. Staff were friendly and accommodating, and I really liked the big space and decorations and..."

Daisy Smith

"Always have a delicious meal here. The staff are a bit average with their overall friendliness and the ice chocolates could be improved but as I said..."

Taylor Ellery

"Great stuff had a lovely hash stack here recommend to everyone, great ice chocolate all it needs is bigger meal proportions for the price but other..."

David Rangi

"We had dinner here on Saturday and found the service & food to be excellent. I had the pasta special which was divine, rich & creamy with lots of..."

Frances Thompson

"Food was really yummy I had a large all day breakfast, Service was very prompt and professional, its an old picture theater done up which gives it..."

Joe Taylor

"Hidden gem on main street, looks small from the outside but really opens up into a big funky space, excellent coffee & outsdtanding poached eggs with..."

Seán Martin

"Love this cafe. The staff are friendly, professional and very helpful. The food is fantastic and it has become our favourite cafe in Upper Hutt. ..."

Amanda J

"The music here is Good if you're into old school music. Their yellow curry special gets 2 thumbs up from me 👍🏻👍🏻 not so spicy but there's..."

Annie Huntley

"I love this place! You go in and it feels like you've escaped and are no longer in Upper Hutt. I go here very often and although slightly pricey, its..."

Leanne Smith

"I have nothing but good feedback about Mayfair. This has become my go to place. great food, great atmosphere and the most amazing customer service...."

Brooke Wood

"As a regular visitor to Upper Hutt and Wellington from Melbourne my sister recommended Mayfair Cafe as a good place to take Mum in her wheelchair for..."

Pete

"This is one of the most unique places we've been to as the old Mayfair theatre has been transformed into a unique café setting with plenty of..."

Tmfamilynz

"Went into the cafe today, and wow was I impressed!Such lovely atmosphere and beautiful decorations. With such friendly and happy staff, makes..."

Jan

"My husband and I enjoyed Mayfair Cafe so much we have been every week for the last 6 weeks!The staff are friendly, professional and willing to..."

Sarah Whiteman

"I originally gave the Mayfair a 5, as it was our favourite regular brunch place a couple of years back. Since then it's been a bit hit and miss. We..."

Andrew Feely

"I've always loved the atmosphere of Mayfair and The BoileRoom. I Had my birthday dinner party here with a set-menu organized with their staff, the..."

Joy Roxas

"Always a great place to eat. The coffee is great and my favorite dish which is eggs Benny is always delicious. The staff are friendly and the cafe..."

Shayna

"Great food support by an incredible range of wonderful & new beers makes this a local favourite.The chef seems to go out of his way to..."

Tony

"Rob and team - thanks so much for the past year of spectacular dinners! My husband, myself and our friends have enjoyed a number of spectacular meals..."

Becs

"Has this place changed hands or cooks? I went there with my daughter yesterday as was hanging out for their usually fab caesar salad. Daughter..."

Therese McMaster

"Went to the little restrant out the back of Mayfair which I didn't even know was there (boil room or something like that) very small and cute,..."

Rachael

"My family and I often go to Mayfair to have brunch and dinner. We also use the facility to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and..."

Rowena Echano

"Awesome rustic style and the old theatre seats, corrugated iron and lights were a cool touch (I like shiny things). Staff were great and left the..."

Jusus Almighty

"Group of 8 for lunch. I had booked the table by the fire and staff were accommodating friendly and helpful. Great seared salmon, sauce was devine. ..."

Charmaine Seccombe

"Great breakfast at Mayfair. Friendly smiling service and great coffee. We are return customers and definitely will come..."

Louise Baker (Loulou)

"Highly recommend the eggs benedict. Partner had the big breakfast. Coffee is great. I love that they've kept a few things from the old movie..."

Emma May

"Don't be fooled by the size of the door to the establishment. Once you walk through the door, it takes you down a short corridor and suddenly the..."

Tez H

"The atmosphere at the Boiler Room was relaxing as usual. It is such an interesting atmosphere. The Vegetarian breakfast was delicious, with a..."

Katie Ayrton

"The owner is a young man reviving a business he bought in June this year. We ordered the seafood platter, Cheesy garlic bread as our entrees and..."

El Chapo Sione

"Love this cafe. It has a real retro vibe. I love the message on the mirror which can almost be a nod to 2022. The team were super friendly. Really..."

Tony Henderson-Newport

"This is my second visit to this cafe this week. Delicious food and coffee. Amazing homemade hollandaise sauce....had to stop myself from licking..."

Wikitoria Mes

"Mayfair Cafe is located in an old movie theatre and the decor is movie-themed to match. Good food including a brunch and lunch menu, counter food and..."

Angela

"Had my birthday brunch here earlier in the year (just going through my camera roll and found these now) and hands down the nicest eggs bene ive..."

Pakete Puru

"A little older than old school however it's still a good place for a coffee and eggs in Upper..."

Joe Ninety

"Mayfair Cafe is always a must when we venture over to New Zealand and our old stomping ground. It is a faithful place you hope will always be able to..."

Alison Vickers

"The Mayfair Cafe is very cool. The food and service are very good. If you can I strongly recommend eating upstairs. Definitely a unique cafe. I..."

Don Taylor

"What an amazing find. Quirky cafe, nice atmosphere. The food and coffee excellent. Mayfair Hash stack with chefs own hollandaise sauce amazing..."

Dean Coulton

"We really enjoyed our Father's Day lunch today, the staff, service and food was excellent. Would definitely recommend dining..."

Ange & Jim Walsh

"Delish food friendly staff great..."

Jason Steele

"Breakfast was really good and coffee was nice. My only little negative feedback was too much hollandaise sauce on the eggs..."

Sharon Harvey

Cafe Rome

78/100 (1629 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Cafe

New Zealand

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Salad

Toasts

Chicken Burger

Bacon Egg Cheese

Beef burger

Eggs Benedict

French Toast

Bacon and Eggs and Toast

Large Flat White LFW

Eggs Florentine Salmon

Coffee Atmosphere

Sit down

New Zealand

Café

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Reservations

Seating

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Went for late lunch there were 3 of us. 1 had the beef burger 1 the french toast & one the egg Bennie with salmon (forgot the name on the menu) we..."

Hillary Tupe

"A regular fave for my sister and I ... food always delicious and service great + fab coffee. Visited today with two hungry boys, one with pancakes,..."

Natalie Wheeler

"I had Egg Montreal and my daughter had the pancakes with bacon and sausages. Food is delicious and the presentation is way better than some of the..."

Shan Ng

"Met with friends for brunch, most enjoyable tasty food, 3 of us had the delicious chicken burger and the 4th had the French toast. 4 empty plates...."

Christine Smith

"Lovely people and nice and relaxing and food amazing. Coffee just great and all round I'll be back again...."

Vladimir Miller

"Can't stop getting hot chocolates from this..."

Liddy Kilford

"One of the best Eggs Benedict I have ever enjoyed. Friendly service..."

Noni Blake

"Breakfast workshop this morning with the UHCC - great coffee and the best blueberry muffins I have ever tasted. Will be back for more..."

Caro Lankow

"The staff are always friendly and great..."

Sarah Smits

"Great service. Food was tasty and amasing. Well presented. Did I mention great service. Looking forward to coming back..."

Ayleen Benjamin

"Just had another delicious lunch at Cafe Rome. Great atmosphere, quick and excellent service and yummy..."

Gail Clark

"My best spot to go to when Im in Upper Hutt and in need of a good brekky. These guys do a good job on all the dishes I've tasted so far but I just..."

Sam Greer

"Great service, great coffee and amazing hot chocolate. Only giving it a 4 because my hash stack had too little hollandaise sauce for how thick the..."

Nicole Naucabalavu

"These photos are from two different occasions, we eat here regularly and I find this place has the best hollandaise sauce ever made, something..."

Dotty Iorangi

"I gave them a 4 because they have this really uniquely flavoured hollandaise sauce. The only other places I have had Eggs Benny with that flavour..."

The Mad Diner

"Excellent service, the staff are all very friendly beautiful people, nice range of food and drinks. Very relaxed vibe. After having lots of terrible..."

Becky Billingham

"Heard about this place a while back but never thought to try it out, me and my partner finally did cause we were in the area at the time. The service..."

Ina Tofaeono Ale Aulalo

"I frequent this wonderful establishment and had a wonderful lunch on Friday. I had the special of thr prawn fettuccine which was amazing. It came out..."

Sarah McTaggart

"It was 28 degrees in Upper Hutt so too hot to sit in the outdoor tables. The inside is shady with a pleasing array of second hand furniture making..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"We were in upper hutt. Hungry in the land of greasy low class food.This place looked nice.Then we ate. Wow what a nice surprise.We all..."

Pete Irvine

"Cafe Rome is a great little place in the heart of Upper Hutt. The staff is wonderful and the coffee is always grand. They have plenty of food options..."

Team Furz

"Had a delicious brunch food was very well cooked and presented. Ordered the French toast and it was amazing, ice chocolate also great! Staff were..."

Taylor Ellery

"Have been a few times for breakfast/brunch, very nice !Staff are excellent and it's lovely eating outside on a sunny day, will go back..."

Deedee

"Had lunch at Cafe Rome with a friend today and it was great. The service was amazing. I ordered the open chicken burger. It was very tasty..."

Matt

"Excellent hot chocolate, walking the line between a love inducing molten hot chocolate and a milky disaster perfectly. Crispy fries and great coffee...."

Jeremy

"I went for dinner many years ago and enjoyed it. Went back a few weeks ago for a chai latte and it was the best I've ever had. The environment is..."

Julia Mc

"Coffee is always great here no mater what time of the day. The staff are friendly and greet you when you walk in which is a nice..."

Keith Giles

"My husband and I went to Romeo's for a romantic dinner, it was excellent from start to finish. From the garlic bread and the bruschetta entrees..."

Yum O

"Four of us went to Romeos for dinner on Saturday night. We all really enjoyed our meals. Two of us had the fish done in a lemon, Thyme butter sauce,..."

Heather Gibson

"I go into Romeo's on a fairly regular basis to meet a friend for lunch and always have my little girl in tow. They always make room for her..."

Pip Graham

"Went here about a month ago, service was average however food was AMAZING. I had the Fettuccine, omg so delicious. My partner had a chicken burger..."

Bonnie Connolly

"Having eaten at Romeos often, I would definitely recommend it. Nothing is too much trouble, the staff are friendly, efficient and know their..."

Cheryl Geill

"Romeo's consistently serves fantastic coffee and delicious food. Last time we were there new items had been added to the blackboard menu. Snack..."

Paulene Crook

"Having lived in Upper Hutt 20 Years - Romeos remains my all time favourite! Romeo is the perfect host, great food and sensational service.Don't..."

Graeme Smith

"Went there for breakfast in the weekend, was the best breakfast i have ever had out. Was a huge plate of food and i though $20 was a decent price for..."

Susan Haugh

"I believe that the 'French Toast' at Romeo's is the best French Toast anyway... hats of to..."

Stacey Clegg

"great for breakfast, couldnt eat it all. very friendly gorgeous food nicley..."

Mark Shakespeare

"Nice place, excellent food and service. We celebrated a birthday with a huge party and everything was just..."

Christel Ilona Webb

"Great Service, Reasonable price, Delicious food. While the wait is probably around 20 mins it is well worth it. Really good for brunch and..."

K & S

"What a wonderful find in Upper Hut on the main street. Wonderful staff great service and delicious..."

Rebekah Iggo-Browne

"Great coffee! Yummy Eggs Montreal breakfast, not overloaded with hollandaise which is good. The service was great, acknowledged as soon as I walked..."

Meredith Noonan

"Cafe Rome is our regular go to place for brunch. Great staff, great food, we cannot fault it. Recommend to all who are looking for a great breakfast,..."

Jan Webling

"Great food, good vibes. Enjoyed taking out the family for lunch. There's a nice variety of food that will keep everyone..."

Preemptive Strike

"Very nice cafe in central Main St, Upper Hutt. It has a good reasonably priced range of food and the service was professional, polite and friendly...."

Haydn Murdoch

"Good little stop over. Was pretty busy when we got there and food still came out pretty quick. Beef burger was pretty good..."

Honest Guy

"Delicious brunch & lunch food, highly recommend the Hast stack - best in town!..."

Glenn Hudson

"Nice little place, ground it on walk abouts, right on lunch time, a empty table by the window, do thought I'd..."

Rex Sanford

"Food is always good and staff are friendly and helpful with prompt..."

Craig Logie

"Good coffee n delicious treats..love the pecan pie n cheesecake that is just sweet enough not super sweet like some other places..the location is..."

Reset

There are 17 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Breakfast in Upper Hutt

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

C N

Miss Trueman

Steve Mahoney

Mike Kemp

Joel Edwards

Chrissy Edmunds

Em and Elts

John Mills

Ike

Sarah McTaggart

Andrew McQuade

Wendy Hewitt

merlin astley-jones

Ray Morris

Graeme Wooller

Oilah Tirrah

Trish Hill

Sarah Bellamy

alocalperson

Arzum Kebab

Chrissy Coe

Denise Thornton

Chris Galvin

Rick Barrett

Glenda Phillips

Keith Thomas

Jan EDGE

Julie McIlwraith

Andrew McQuade

Wendy Hewitt

merlin astley-jones

Ray Morris

Graeme Wooller

Oilah Tirrah

Trish Hill

Sarah Bellamy

alocalperson

Arzum Kebab

Chrissy Coe

Denise Thornton

Chris Galvin

Rick Barrett

Glenda Phillips

Keith Thomas

Jan EDGE

Julie McIlwraith

Michele Cozens

Sacha Robinson

Lauren McSporin

Amber Griffin

Adele Millar

Shane Robinson

Christo Williams

Lindsay Hamilton

Wendy Hewitt

Rachel Hardie

Natalie Morgan

Michael Patrick Mccashin

Sara White

Rose Murray

A Fraser

Tory Regan

Hana Downing

Jill McErlich

Robyn Williams

Joel Edwards

Lisa Kennedy

John Wilson