We made a last minute booking for an event, we had an afternoon tea for 25 on very short notice.We were given a spacious space, and incredibly caring staff asking if they could help in anyway an going out of their way with service. For an event of such a scale we were left incredibly reassured. Our guests mainly had drinks and we received positive responses from the guests, wedges and fries are great. We will definitely consider booking Espressoholic for future events, thank you for such great customer service and food.
I had the Big Breakfast and my wife had the Healthy Breakfast
It was delicious but it was a bit cold
Coffee was great
Staff are friendly and the coffee is nice
Loved those burger and fries. One of those places where I can find good coffee. Wait time was alright. Would recommend and would like to visit again 👍🏻
Friendly service. It was very early and the place was empty but the front of house was happy and helpful. Good size meal. Food was pretty standard but it was enough to keep us going until dinner! Coffee was pretty good.
I love the decor and the style of this place, the food was incredibly good and the eggs were poached to perfection! Beautiful refreshing smoothies and generous sizing. The service was okay but not the best, though I have been before and it was fantastic customer service! Looking forward to going back to try their other options
Recently my girlfriend and I have started coming here while stoned. We enjoy getting a bowl of bacon wedges and watch the other patrons for sport. They certainly get a... diverse mix of people coming late at night.
Our favourite thing to order is the wedges with bacon and melted cheese. God damn was that dish good value for money. Of course the cake deserves an honourable mention. The black forest cake is delicious and the slices are generous.
This place got a retro vibe, there is a lot of posters you can appreciate while you wait for your order. I just don’t like how dark this place is, they could add up more lighting. I loved their Chai latte!
The cute ass little ginger gal is such a lovely person! We came in quite late and she re opened the outdoor area just for us so we could have a smoke. So lovely and understanding. Food here is always top notch :)
I've been coming here for years. Usually a great coffee and wonderful service.
I did have a bad experience on Sunday though. The coffee took an age to arrive, and we never received our 3 cabinet items we paid for, even after asking twice. We waited a total of an hour and 15 minutes before we decided to ask for a refund. Disappointing as they are usually really good. Will come back, I just hope they get on top of it next time!
This was the second place of three today where we had eggs Benedict. It was pretty busy inside but we managed a seat I the light room.. I enjoyed my food with the eggs poached on top of an English muffin. Slightly cheaper at $16.50 so a really nice place.
I only went here for coffee but was lured by the cakes...the photo speaks for itself, the best lemon meringue pie I have ever had! The coffee was good and the service was quick and effective
This is a regular haunt for me when I am in the centre during the evening on a week night. Open late when all the bars and restaurants are full.. it's one of the few places you can sit down for a coffee (and cake if you fancy) at this time. The music is what I really like about this place plus they have 2 parts, the dark and light side... friendly staff, nice looking cakes and even though I've never eaten any of their hot meals here looking at other diners they usually look as though they are really enjoying their food.
I've often spied this funky looking spot from some of my local haunts up Cuba street so last night we thought we would give it a go after a meal. A couple of coffees, (latte and a soy flat white) and a GF brownie from the cabinet.... have to say that the service was fast and friendly.... coffee was good, hot n strong and the brownie was deliciously dense and moist.. just hit the spot. The place is funky decor wise, a mix of black and white, cheap fittings and fixtures but it all works and is tied in nicely with sporadic artwork on the walls, some of which is for sale. Worth a try next time you are around there and I will definitely be there again.
Always a go to in Wellington for locals and visitors alike Espressoholic is kind of an Alice in wonderland cafe with a variety to eat and amazing art and decorations to look at.
The cakes here are to die for and because they are open late I usually am seen popping in to get some delicious carrot cake or Black Forest gateau 🙌🏻
Espressoholic has been around for many years in two key locations. Its legendary hot chocolates and counter food have satisfied hungry customers until late the day for a long time. Yesterday, we ordered lunch from the menu. The main café area smelled of cigarette smoke wafting in so we sat in the adjoining room. I really enjoyed my grilled halloumi with tomato, plenty of avocado and pesto on an English muffin. My friend’s creamy mushrooms on toasted brioche looked really big and she said she'd happily order it again. The coffee (Bach Espresso) is average but was served in good time. A good meal with ok service in a funky environment.
Great atmosphere, personally loved the music and the addition of jazzy Christmas songs (may not be to everyone's taste but loved it). Muffin was a little dry but still nice, partner loved his pasta though. Want to try the huge lemon meringue pie next time!
A constant favourite of mine, pretty much A+ every time. Great coffee, food and the service. Have a great range of food on the menu and cabinet food is also yum!
Best cafe in the world!. This cafe has excellent value food, coffee, staff and beer.
Caters well to a family meal or a late night gathering. 10/10
Delicious Cooked Food!. Great range of cooked food for brunch! Staff seem rushed and busy but it doesn't effect the quality of the food and I've found that the food is good and the same every single time. Hipster environment that thrives in Wellington and a nice place to sit down with friends.
Julia Eats Melbourne
+4.5
You're bound to find something you like!. Espressoholic is situated along the iconic Cuba st in Wellington and is the perfect cafe to stop off for brunch or lunch. I can't comment on dinner but I loved the lunch menu and the selection of delicious things behind the counter. I took the all day breakfast option and had eggs on toast with mushrooms and avocado. Everyone I was eating with at Espressoholic enjoyed their meals too. Very accommodating staff (I told them I needed my food quickly so I could get to the airport) who ensured our food was served promptly. I will return when I'm next in Wellington.
Good food, most of the place is set it in a dark yet cozy environment.
The staff have always been polite, although they seemed a bit aloof at times
Excellent long blacks, this place was the first to introduce me to a good blend and brew.
Excellent food, both cabinet and off the menu. Went in there with about 8 people and all received wonderful meals. Would definately recommend to anyone keen for a decent coffee/coke/shake and meal or snack! I got the nachos and fries and they were nothing but amazing!
Cuba Street is a great place to go for a coffee. And Espressoholic is good place to go on Cuba. They do good coffee. They really do give a toss about their coffee! And they back it up with a good selection of excellent cakes. It's a great spot to put your feet up for a while if your marching about town. IF you like good coffee and stuffing your cakehole that is. Which I do!
A group of 6 of us rocked up one night around 8.30pm for dinner, we were greeted by the most friendliest and welcoming staff. We were surprised at how fast our meals were served. The food was delicious! Price is good and quality of food & presentation is great! Cute little cafe on Cuba street. Thanks guys! We really enjoyed our night out.
Lovely staff who are always friendly and welcoming, very quick service and consistently exceptional coffee :) the gluten free pancakes are better than regular ones!!! and the wedges are always yummy, espressoholic is my regular and they treat their regulars very well, the whole counter staff always says hello when i come in and they always remember what i order! best cafe in wellington!!
We had two different meals which were both nice. The coffee was good and absolutely loved the outside courtyard, it had a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely go back.
I planned a spur of the moment coffee excursion to town with some friends to celebrate one of them getting his C.A certificate. It was about 10.30pm.
The first cafe we went to (which I wont name) seemed genuinely unimpressed that we had walked in and rudely informed us that the kitchen was closed and he "guessed he could do a few more coffees" We weren't really feeling too welcomed so we promptly headed down the street and found that Espressoholic were still open and smiling. My coffee was great and we were all raving about the various slices and cakes that we purchased. I got the lemon meringue and it was fantastic. The vibe was good too and the staff were really chilled out and friendly, even at 10.30pm! Highly recommended
I don't live in wellington but was visiting with my partner. We are very fussy when it comes to breakfast & coffees. The coffee was a perfect blend, not over extracted like most. The 'BIG BREAKIE' was very filling & had loads of flavour not to mention the mixture of ingredients to top that. Very well priced. The two women that served us were very pleasant. I will be back in the future & recommend this place to anyone in wellington or travelling to wellington. Excellent
Great staffs serve here, with good quality brunch served all the time! Nice place at the back for a nice brunch out with mates or just hanging out for coffee or tea.
I'm also kind of disappointed that they moved from Courtenay Place since it was such an awesome location with all the graffiti on the walls; but I still think it's a great place. Good coffee and service.
The burger was pretty good!
Large portion and burger with chips are $21
Pretty good deal in city 👍
Patty was thick and juciy and there are egg as well
I've been in twice now. Good big breakfast and coffee. Had a blueberry muffin the next day great. Service is very friendly and fast. Think this might become my local. Come here most days, the food, coffee and service are excellent. It's one of my favourite places . Know matter when I go in, the service is always good, always very smiling friendly staff, even when busy, you feel part of the family.
Inside, out the back and the visible area under the stairs looked very dirty and not cleaned for a very long time. Service was good though, mango smoothie was very nice, bacon and eggs were good although I'm not sure why you would put vinaigrette below the eggs as it made it taste much worse. Some butter or similar on the bread would allow that crispy crust to melt in your mouth too. The rest of the food was good and overall I would come back.. keep it up.
Amazing service. Come here quite often and haven’t been disappointed once. Owner/staff are so nice and friendly, always accommodating us to our comfort !
Sarah-Marie R. Boerner Albertson
+4
Good dinner options. Pretty large portions-- both food and beer, so come hungry and thirsty!
The toilet paper holder was locked and I'm assuming the staff lost the key to open it. So the roll of paper was left out...
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I came here once when it was Espressoholic but it was a cold dark dirty pit of a place. Since the rebranding the name is now Samick cafe and bar. It is light but moody, really spacious as you know from previous reviews I hate bumping elbows with strangers while I’m eating my food.
Eggs Benedict 10/10 yum! They buttered the muffins underneath which was a nice touch. And generous on the bacon which is a really nice change for Wellington. $18
Coffee great 8/10 personally was way to hot for me at the start and took ages to drink. $5.50
Sooo many options for food and drinks I wonder what they do with all the leftovers the cabinet food looks really yum and good pricing too. They have a liquor license too so you can have a cheeky drink.
Service was great the wait staff were very pleasant, friendly and looked really happy to be there.
Overall I’m really impressed. I’ll be honest I was on my way to a different cafe that I love when I saw this place didn’t have a lot of people in it. If you’re reading this go support them they’re doing great.
Nice staff and friendly.
Got some loaded fries and a beer.
The fries came with a curry sauce on top which I didn't expect but was quite nice.
One of my favorite bars in welly. I definitely recommend it as the food (especially BBQ chicken) is superb and the staff are amazingly affable.
Go to for samosas every time. The portion size is fantastic and the spices are flavourful. Atmosphere could be better, overall a fantastic place to dine at
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