A lovely place to go and eat or get a drink on a sunny day. The views of the ocean are spectacular. The food is very nice but the atmosphere is what makes it
Funky little place with interesting decor. Friendly staff and a great menu with heaps of options. Awesome wine menu. The food was delicious and the chocolate fondue for dessert was a bit of old school fun.
Went about 10 days ago for brunch on a busy Saturday morning. 3 of us sat outside. Coffees arrived really quick, and food was not far behind. They do half portions, which was great because I wasn't overly hungry. We did the eggs and potato hash cake meal. Very yum! Seeing how quickly this place gets packed is testament to how good they are. Love coming here and would love a long lazy and boozy lunch on a summer day here. Only negative was a dog at my feet. I'm not an animal fan.
Great restaurant! Beachy and relaxed theme with retro decor. Friendly and attentive staff, did not have to wait long for our food.
A couple of us shared 3 small plates- calamari, beef skewers and popcorn chicken. All very tasty, the standout being the beef skewers which were fantastic with the dipping sauce.
The sangria was refreshing and the chocolate fondue was good but the chocolate was a bit rich and bitter for me.
All in all a great experience.
Had to redo my review, had a lovely meal with my wee girl here. Vegan options are amazing, so nice to be in a situation where I can choose from do many great options! The eggplant dish I had was amazing as was dessert. Pasta from the kids menu was yum and a good portion. The service was great too. I'll be back for the sunfed burger!
Lovely outlook sitting outside, we has The Edge Martinborough Pinot Noir was very smooth. My partner had the seafood linguine, plenty of seafood and tasty. The cheese fondue was a bit odd the bread tasted like supermarket bread, tasty curly fries and lovely sauces. Staff were very friendly and music and ambience fab.
Went here last week and about a year ago both times they were really good for breakfast
The homemade hash browns are perfect crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle
Worth the drive to get here
We went here for breakfast
We tried the Fat Bastard breakfast, the pancakes and the mince on toast
The hot drinks were nice as well
It was very busy
We will definitely come back
Everything super tasty and all the wait staff was very friendly. My group and I had a pleasant conversation with one of the staff. I would definitely go back.
Food was pretty good! Good quality beef, grilled just well, not too dry, still juicy and moist. Food arrived quickly too. Also the service was very friendly. The waitress tried her best to be attentive despite how busy the restaurant was. Excellent service!
Always very good! Salmon bagel ordered with a side salad. That sala was next level for a side! So good out the front on a hot day! Also, they do extremely good vegan meals. A friend of mine got the 'Vegan vegan' and there was so much food she couldn't finish it! I would rather have to pop the top button of my pants than head to maccas after.. great good!
Went last night for my sister's birthday and it happened to coincide with WOAP. The food was brought out about half an hour after ordering which wasn't bad considering how busy it was! I ordered the vegetarian burger and edited it a bit due to my allergies. The burger tasted good and the curly fries it came with were nice and crunchy! My only suggestion would be to maybe put a little less salt on the fries, they weren't inedible but it was a bit much for my taste and for the taste of a couple other people at my table. My sister ordered the steak medium rare and said half of it was medium well and the other half was medium rare, which was fine except that she would have preferred to use a steak knife to cut it instead of one of the regular knives at the table. Overall we had a nice evening, and the staff were very pleasant.
We all had a great 60th birthday celebration at Beach Babylon! We are from out of town, all converging on Wellington for the event. It was super easy to organise everything with the staff in the weeks prior. While our numbers we definitely at the upper end of capacity, everybody , including several children and a newborn, had a great time. Meals were superb. Everything fairly laid back, and staff polite and super helpful. Everybody, especially the locals, we're making plans to head back some time soon. Thanks so much Nick and the Team! Regards, Robin
Came here finally after driving past a million times!
We were greeted upon arrival and told to seat wherever we wanted. Service was quick and we didn't have to wait long for food- however our drinks took some time (only one barista on but tonnes of wait staff?)
Food was great, love a good brunch!
Had the Vegan vegan which was delicious and huge! Partner had rosti with bacon and halloumi. Coffee and service were amazing, we will be back.
Had the shake and big breakfast, food was delicious and shakes and iced drinks are very tasty!
Nice atmosphere being opposite the beach on a nice sunny day.
Place does get busy fast so do be prepared for a bit of a wait time, it is worth it!
Solid brunch menu especially if you love rösti! They are often busy weekends but it's worth waiting for a table. The location and atmosphere is great with outdoor seating options for those few sunny days. Wanna try their dessert fondue next!
A great spot for drinks in the sun - and they have Pimms jugs! Most of the snack foods/small plates are a little on the greasy fried side, the fondue is excellent.
A nice little spot for brunch, and as a bonus was open Boxing Day. They have a variety of options for roti so no need for bread or toast if you wish. The coffee was good
Located on Oriental Parade I like the surfie beach house vibe and the matching music. The staff were friendly and relaxed and we got started with cups of good coffee. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo extra and this dish is a delicious messy monster. Black beans, avocado, scrambled eggs and spicy sausage, the burrito could probably feed two but not today. I staggered out of the cafe happy and full. Recommended
I have been to this place a few times now and it is one of my go-to place for brunch. I have decided to take a friend of mine here for brunch yesterday. The staffs were very friendly and the service was really fast for a busy place. We ordered their buttermilk pancake and free range poached eggs on five grain toast. The pancake was really nice and beautifully made. I was a bit disappointed with the other dish which is the poached eggs on toast. The toasts were a bit burnt and hard and the poached eggs were super runny.
This was a great place to eat quick and friendly service with amazing food and amazing drinks this is again a great place to eat kid friendly and great view out across wellington harbor and would definitely go again
Love this place. Good food. Great location and excellent service. I love that pets are allowed. I go here nearly each time I visit that side of the city.
Nice cafe. Great food and service. Reasonably priced food. I went there with a friend from USA/Poland and this cafe catered to his dietary requirements.
Saturday brunch at Beach Babylon. Very popular place but we were lucky as it wasn't overly busy.
We were greeted with a smile and shown to a seat immediately.
Brunch menu has some nice options. I opted for The Famous Rosti with free range bacon ($17.50) and my partner had the Superfoods salad with spicy chicken ($18.00).
We also ordered a trim flat white and a green tea.
My rosti meal was nice. The rosti itself was a little bland but the bacon and eggs were cooked really well. The hollandaise sauce was nice too but for me, it could have been a little more flavoursome. Still a nice brunch though.
The salad itself was a little bit bland but the spicy chicken and chickpea, pumpkin & cashew nut falafel balls were tasty.
Coffee was good. Just how I like it; bit punchy.
We took away a shortbread melting moment. Nice, but a little bland.
Will definitely be back to try more of their menu.
Donald Tracey Murray
+3.5
Stopped in for a drink and a snack. Chilli prawns were lovely and service was okay. Lovely location and typical Wellington ambience. A little bit alternative, and interesting.
I had a great smoothie and fries when I was here. Staff were really friendly and were very happy to modify an item for me (have a nut allergy so no nuts in my smoothie). Only issue though is it does get busy and when we walked in we were standing there for a while without anywhere to sit and didn't have any staff approach us. Otherwise a great place, especially on a lovely sunny day
Need to say that the burger they had for Wellington on a plate was a total killer ! Really tasty and different from what was done in the CBD. And so glad it was ! Their steamed bun was delish, the mixture of the pork and duck was just amazing. Got to say that their dumplings were really decent as well and a big plus for their ginger cake with melted white chocolate !!!
I don't know what this place is like when it's not Wellington on a plate but will definitely check it out !
Go to people and dog watch. Stay for quality tea, coffee, drink, cakes, and awesome brunch. The man friend usually goes for the big veggie breakfast. I've tried the crumpets and a breakfast burrito too humungo to finish.
Gotta get in early for an outdoor seat in summer but their winter deals are pretty solid.
Went here for dinner and loved the environment, great spot and awesome BYO. The service was excellent and I'd definitely come back, although not for the food which was generous but fairly average. All in all a nice place to come with a few mates for dinner if you're looking for BYO and great service.
Went down to Beach Babylon breakfast couple weeks ago on a nice but coldish Wellington Sunday. I got the breakfast burrito and a Bloody Mary and was very happy with both. The burrito is awesome and I would definitely go back and get it again. I like the vibe of Beach Babylon, have been her for a byo and a friends birthday before and was happy with the food on that visit too. Although it is certainly one of the more expensive byo venues in Wellington. They have a dogs menu which is just awesome. A good, cool family friendly place. Check it out if you want to get a meal in the bay's and sit outside.
Walking into Beach Babylon we were immediately welcomed by a super friendly barista.
My pal and I grabbed a small table down the back near a massive booth (perfect place for group outings). The place looks small from the outside but there are lots of different seating options inside.
The drinks menu had a lot of delicious milkshake options, I was sold on that alone! I went with the bounty bar one and my pal had the peanut butter one, both of them were delicious and not too sweet.
We ordered the potatoe rosti with eggs, hollandaise and ham. It was great having a non bread option and the rosti was perfect, crunchy and soft.
The interior was pretty funky, there were a bunch of old records on the wall where we sat.
One of the best things though was the service, the staff were all chatty and genuinely friendly.
I'd come back here next time that I'm in town.
Had a fantastic brunch there last week. Potato rostis with poached eggs, smoked salmon with capers on toast went down really well. Best coffee we've had in Wellington and fantastic service. Can't wait to go back and see what their dinner offers!
Down on beautiful Oriental Parade is this little retro joint that's not only a cafe, but a bar and somewhere to get your pooch in on the culinary action as well. Pea & ham gazpacho, deluxe mince, frozen "pupsicle" treats, anyone?
Great view if the Wellington weather allows. Eclectic clever menu at reasonable prices especially the light plates.Enjoyed the Tarakihi very much.
Love the breakfast sandwiches here! The coffee and shakes are amazing too! We last came on a wet, but busy, Wellington morning and they managed to get our food out in good time. Very impressed with this place.
I just had a mocha from here . It was fyn. I love the ambience of the place . Once you enter the place it appears like u r in another realm
Great food but unfortunately they seemed really understaffed and we had to wait ages for our food and even longer for our second round of coffees (which they ended up giving us for free because of the wait). Waiter was lovely but was rushing about in a state of stress which dosnt really make for a relaxing environment. Overall all 3 of our brunches were really yummy and coffee was great so would definately return (and hope they had hired more staff!).
This was a lunch stop with the family. Was worried we wouldn't get a seat as this place was pumping. It was a Sunday. The turnover of tables was good so we didn't wait at all. Seated inside and still afforded a water view.....nice!
Staff were efficient, not so friendly but they were under the pump. As we had the little ones we enlisted the games on offer to keep them entertained. 3 of our meals turned up and staff noticed we were missing one and offered our little one to select something from the counter to keep our miss happy. Great as this was offered, good dignity of customer service.
The big people got the burgers and loved it. Portion size.... Generous. The little ones had the chicken and fish off the kids menu and demolished them.
Coffee followed up the meal together with a couple of slices.
Found pricing, food selection, vibe and service good. Definitely coming back.
Yum!
Best pancakes I think I've ever had - light fluffy and delicious topped with berry and rhubarb compote! and the chicken quesidilla went down well with my friend too.
Great service and a buzzy little place.
I will be back
This would be a favourite of ours.
The service is always friendly and consistent. If it is quiet I have been welcomed to have a leisurely lunch over a book and not felt rushed out of the place. They have been welcoming to us when we have turned up with children and have a child friendly menu as well.
The beer menu excellent
The venue great and inside the seating is arranged to give plenty of privacy which is great.
The food is lovely. We generally visit beach Babylon for a beer and snacks.
Beautiful spot with a great, typically Welly hippy vibe - as opposed to hipster - I definitely prefer the former :)
I had a vege toasted panini thing from the counter and it was really really good. Especially cause I asked for extra relish he he.
Excellent friendly service. Good coffee.
And I really wanna go back at dinner time because THEY SERVE FONDUE!!!!!!!! OMG. Can't wait to fulfill that little dream.
I fell back in love with milshakes at this place a few weeks ago, the Snickers milshake OMG! My burger was also good but the milkshake, I dream of it since and I've tried to replicate it but is not the same I mix peanut butter, chocolate, milk....fail, I don't get it!
I try to remember any flaws or other details but the truth is the sun in the outside area and the milkshake got me on a space trip to heaven. Good work guys, I am coming back next sunny saturday, hope we get another one this year. (This time I want the milkshake secret!)
If you're looking for consistently good food and a well located cafe / restaurant - Beach Babs is the place to go. The food here is fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Service is generally pretty good and the place has a good vibe. Overall - a good, chilled out Wellington restaurant. Will be back :)
I like this place way more than I thought I would. My friends and I all imagined it to be a cynical corporate take on retro kitsch before we went there but the decor is actually done really well and we loved sitting at the big booth at the back overlooking the rest of the cafe. It gets really busy, but the service is still good and the staff were friendly and had a laugh with us. Their homemade hash browns are really good. Coffee is good too. I would suggest they have a bit of a garnish on the side of the eggs florentine as it looks pretty sad and lonesome when it gets delivered to you. Aside from that it was great.
We have been here twice within two weeks. Once for lunch and once for afternoon tea (4.30pm) and both times were great. They change their menu during the day.
The staff were very friendly and helpful with my toddler, by giving him a basket of toys and colouring pencils.
After 4pm, they have a wonderful tasting platter with cheese fondu, bread, stuffed peppers, olives, salsa and crumbed haloumi for $34 and it was so tasty.
For lunch, I got a vegetarian big breakfast and it had an assortment of beans, hasbrowns, toast, eggs and tomatoes. very nice too.
I really enjoyed going here and would happily go back again.
A note would be that they dont really advertise on their menu gluten free or dairy free, but they say to mention if you do have any allergies.
I came here for brunch for the first time on Sunday and the place was humming. Nonetheless the staff found us a table pretty quickly, and we settled in. The kids menu is great, with colouring in and a kids sudoku on it kept my grouchy kids happy, and tasty food options which they enjoyed. Hubby had the mince on toast, which he loved, I had the quesidilla which was also fantastic, plus with the added benefit of being nice and quick! Coffee was great, will definitely be back.
Four of us went for brunch on Saturday. Started well with gorgeous coffee, great hot chocolate and prompt friendly service. We all had different items off the menu (quesadillas, scrambled eggs, open sandwiches) and all were delicious.
We'll definitely be back.
I went here for brunch yesterday for the first time and had a great experience. Food was yum, service friendly and quick even though it was really busy, and great coffee. Good selection of counter food as well as a full menu. Only downer was that the Tower of Babylon burger wasn't available in the weekend, so I had the mince on toast instead which was very tasty, and just means I'll have to come back!
This place is one of my faves in Welly, the staff are always friendly, the counter-food and menu tasty, and one of the most important bits - the coffee is really good. Cafes without consistently good coffee are a waste of space in a place like Wellington... Plus they do fondue in a whole lot of different flavours incl dessert which is really cool, and its BYO at night so really good value.
Have been to Beach Babylon for brunch and dinner on a number of occasions. The food is always good and the service friendly. We love the beachy environment and the retro music. We would definitely recommend the mushrooms and halloumi, vegeholic brekkie for brunch and steak for dinner.
I am a regular here, whether for breakfast or lunch. Have not tried it for dinner though. I think another quality cafe open during day on busy Oriental Parade was well-overdue and this is why on a sunny Sunday it is invariably bursting at the seams.
I keep coming back though because the food is usually delicious, the coffee likewise and the service fast and friendly although the latter does vary a bit. I also like the fact that they usually tell you to take a seat and they come to your table to take the order - not the norm in Wellington for this type of establishment so a pleasant change.
Manhatten has now morphed into Beach Babylon, which is a real shame in some ways - i loved Manhatten with Dan doing his thing out front!
I've been to Beach Babylon three times now and it has improved with each visit. The staff are a lot more relaxed now, and friendlier, which is number one make-or-break for me. Number two is good coffee, and yes, the coffee is good here.
I was impressed with the wide range of food available. Counter food, tapas menu all day, brunch until 2pm (yes!) and a dinner menu (a bit light on choices but good quality).
Yesterday I fancied spinach with my scrambled eggs, and although it was not on the menu, the kitchen managed to come up with some - now that's service!
Well worth a visit - i can see I'll be a regular there so long as they keep up the standard.
Been here a few times, for dinner and lunch, the amazing food makes up for the table service which at lunch time i find the staff get confused. Most recently had the roast veg and haloumi salad - divine! Great ourlook on a sunny day to sit outside :)
Amy @ My Dining Journey
+3.5
Stopped by at Baby Babylon after a scenic drive around Oriental Bay and we took our seats inside the busy cafe and restaurant. The weather was rather chilly so we opted to sit inside rather than enjoy the view outside. We were greeted and served by friendly staff members and we ordered from their brunch menu.
My serving of the babylon infamous potato rosti with ham off-the-bone was amazing. The two perfectly poached eggs with a runny yolk on top of perfectly seasoned potato cakes had great flavours and I loved the texture of the fried potato rosti. The hollandaise sauce was creamy but it lacked the buttery egg taste.
An excellent place to stop by for a quick bite to eat. Parking, however, is a pain and it took us a while to find a spot to park on Oriental Parade.
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Everything here was good. Went for breakfast on a Thursday about 9.30am on the way to the airport. Good quick service. Good food. Good coffee. Good Fortune cookies and cocktails. Great way to start a holiday
I ate humongous Burger and a yummy mango shake. The set up of the place is cool. And outside is relaxing. The food are yum and the place is just perfect. They have toilet inside and by the way sometime they are too busy that you need to book your table ahead. They have some promos and cool activities so better just Check it out.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Beach Babylon, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The laid-back atmosphere and beachy vibes immediately set the tone for a relaxing outing.
I started my visit with a cup of their freshly brewed coffee, and I was impressed by the rich and robust flavor. The baristas clearly know their craft, and the coffee was a perfect pick-me-up.
For lunch, I decided to try one of their burgers, and I was not disappointed. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. The presentation was inviting, and each bite was a satisfying combination of textures and tastes.
The staff at Beach Babylon were friendly and attentive, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable. The ocean-themed decor added a charming touch to the overall ambiance.
If you're looking for a place to unwind, enjoy good coffee, and savor a tasty burger, Beach Babylon is a fantastic choice.
Warm friendly service & the food was well cooked & came promptly.
The fish & vegetables were perfectly cooked. And my chicken burger was delicious.
They also bought a water bowl for Henry my friend’s retriever. Thank you guys.
Such a cool little spot for a lovely vegan options on the menu and a great coffee while overlooking the beautiful ocean (sitting on the outside or inside)
A fantastic spot for food or drinks in the Wellington harbour.
Came for the fondue, walked away with a feeling of contentment. Great staff with awesome service. Highly recommend getting the fries with the fondue #droolworthy
I really liked the ambience. The coffee and pastries were both very good. Will definitely go back to try the food as well.
A fun atmosphere and great coffee and food here always with the wonderful service. Plus they have a dog water bowl by the door. Toilets aren't wheelchair accessible though.
Served by Alice last weekend real good service, good food, very talkative which added to it funny person. Very good milkshakes. Good amount of vegan options which satisfied my appetite. Lovely cute atmosphere. Right beside the beach so lovely sea vibes. Would recommend this place to every person in the town.
Was happily surprised to see there was a huge amount of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu! I got the vegan chicken and halloumi salad and throughly enjoyed it. Staff were kind and professional and food was delivered very quickly. It is on the more expensive side but can see why with the location and great ingredients.
Great outdoor spot if you have a dog and need a spot of brunch. The coffee is always good and they even have a whole menu for your furry friend. Service is a bit all over the place but make yourself known and follow their instructions and everything will fall in place.
We came here after looking at the menu online, and the food did not disappoint! Yesterday we'd bought coffee to takeaway which we enjoyed, and today we came for dinner. Three adults and three kids, four cheese fondue for the kids to share and a vegan and gf fondue for the adults. Great food all round!
Friendly staff, with good service, we look forward to coming back next time we're in Wellington! ❤️
I was craving for something spicy yesterday and their burrito was just the right thing for my craving and the weather. They were very busy, so understandably wait for a little while before the food arrived. The good thing was all the food and the coffees were good.
We were a party of four and ordered the Babylon Royal burger, which was almost too tall to bite into, two colourful summer salads, which we really enjoyed, and pulled pork quesadillas, which were a little light on the pork but still pretty tasty. Great location!
lovely spot with seats outside, heaters, and a comfy inside area. good food with a Lebanese influence.
Persian eggs were good, but also the basic eggs and avo on sourdough was simple but tasty.
friendly staff and good coffee. great for a brekkie in the Wellington sun.
Staff were great and food was delicious. Great for a couple or for taking the family there. Highly recommend.
We were really excited to eat some good food after hearing such great reviews from others from this place. The food we ordered was on the average side for us.. I ordered a salmon bagel which was barely covered with salmon as well as the bagel being cold and stiff it wasn't toasted at all. We ordered curly fries which were not fresh tasting either.. My friend ordered the chicken quesadilla but it was more so just filled with beans and little tiny bits of chicken here and there... We really appreciated the atmosphere and the service of the staff but the food did not satisfy us.
A great licensed cafe/restaurant with a distinct 70's Caribbean/tiki bar vibe. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Friendly staff with attentive service all evening. Although we dined indoors there's an outside eating area as well.
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