2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Came here for a little brunch date. Surprised to see good portion on the plate. Price is a little above average but considering its quality and..."
Ken Wong
"My first time and honestly won’t be my last time. I think I finally found my calling. It was super busy when I arrived but was greeted with a smile..."
Shana Wahab
"I really enjoyed the Acme salad 🥗 with roasted chicken 🐓 and Zany Zeus Haloumi. The flavours were well balanced and I especially loved the..."
Veeral Patel
"Very busy, with 5 groups in front of us, waiting. These were moved to tables reasonably quickly. Coffee excellent! Food very worth the wait. A..."
Stephen Harrison
"The staff can be rude if you are going with a group of younger people. There also can be a large wait. The food is very nice though and is a good..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"This cafe has such a nice eye catching exterior and interior. The coffee & kitchen area was massive going across the whole store, so good to see..."
Ezzz
"So glad my friend and I decided to try out Prefab a few weeks ago!We ordered the Poached Egg on Acme Sourdough with Bacon and Halloumi..."
Michelle M Almeida
"You'd be a fool if you didn't try the cabinet pastries. Vanilla bean custard in those danishes got me feeling some type of way. Caprese panini as it..."
Matthew Yang
"Had the avo toast with dukkah, Halloumi and this beautiful beetroot sauce + bacon. Two things that stood out was the bacon that I came for. I..."
SpoonMe
"Prefab always has very friendly attentive staff. I find it hard to choose something from the menu or cabinet because it all looks so delicous- and..."
Juliet Ferguson
"Delicious brunch here this morning! Had the halloumi and avo on danish rye bread and it was so yum! The fresh orange juice was also soo good! My..."
Lizzie
"Very popular place, expect a waiting time of at least 15 minutes to get a table on saturdays. Coffee is always reliable and strong and cabinet food..."
Hubbabubba
"Great brunch spot although can get quite loud and busy, especially on a Saturday morning. The food is always delicious - I’d recommend the grilled..."
Michelle
"Excellent. Dropped in for a quick Lunch, was very busy but we were seated quickly at a plum table out the front. Service was Excellent, quick and..."
DebHead
"Coffee is pretty good, salted caramel flavor of donut is decent but the amount of cream was a little much by the end. Service was really average and..."
Rina
"Came here with a big (17 people) group on a Saturday afternoon. We were not expecting to get a table as there were so many of us on one of the..."
Danimurphy23
"Love this place! Always busy busy but the owner handles it well and the service is excellent. The food is delicious and if you can please stop in for..."
Vicki Wong
"Tried prefab for the very first time and I have to say I love this place! Went there on Thursday before lunch time (11:00 am) and it was a..."
Joeyy Zahary Ginting
"I love prefab, the vibe, staff, everything, but why have you changed the chowder ?????!!! It was perfect before....so disappointed and won't order it..."
James Simpson
"Some people find Prefab busy, noisy and very disorganised. The space they have is quite large, there can be quite a lot of people, and a lot of..."
Trevor Landers
"Amazing food and coffee. I really liked the interior design and lay out of the café. The only thing I don't like about this place is that it gets..."
Foooodie Explorer
"Somewhat chaotic and noisy - but I still really rate the place. Be prepared to stand and wait for a table, but the triage is organised and once..."
Hamish.rutherford
"The last time I was here the staff were rude and the food average. The staff now were excellent and very attentive, making sure everyone was always..."
Annie Bananie
"Consistently great experience. Prefab is packed consistently and yet the service is consistently prompt and friendly with the food of a high..."
Josh
"Very happy with service and food..."
Em
"The food was absolutely delicious. Service was great and were very kind. However we had to wait quite a while to be seated as the place was so busy..."
Jenfurr
"The winter soup -- beef and vegetable -- has an unassuming name but is quite delicious. Hearty and rich in depth. The addition of swede (?) and..."
Jade M.
"Great service! I would recommend ordering the specials, the are certainly worth it. The Salted caramel waffles are delicious!!! Good coffee...."
Kirstin
"Great place for lunch! I had the burger which came with chips. Was so nice! Atmosphere is good, can tell the place is popular as we waited 15 minutes..."
Kez
"Had a lovely breakfast today with workmates and highly recommend the food, it is delicious and the staff are really lovely. A couple of suggestions,..."
Anna Leslie
"Never disappointed when I come here! Had the sweet waffles, with nectarine, blueberries, white chocolate, Greek yoghurt and pistachios and it was..."
Maddi Hewitt
"Food is great and reasonably priced for the size and flavours. Good service, the front of house looked a bit confused when we got there but we..."
Shyamak Patel
"We came here with a table of about 8 and although they were packed out we were seated at a table within about 15 minutes, the wait staff were very..."
Rhegan Smith
"Always busy. Always tasty. Always satisfying.Prefab is insanely popular with inevitable queues and waits at peak times. Once seated..."
Philip Reeve
"YUM! So delicious! Everything came quickly I had chia Bircher and Adam had potato gratin. For vegan it was sensational, so fresh and colourful really..."
Stacy Heyman
"Not for the unmedicated agoraphobic introvert with an anxiety disorder. But otherwise excellent.There are aspects of prefab that are truly..."
Duncan Galletly
"We needed a girls brunch. That was the reason for the outing. It had been more than two weeks since our final exam and we still hadn't debriefed. And..."
Grace Li
"Busy ! That's the first word that comes to mind when talking about prefab. Busy because the food is good, wouldn't push it to amazing but definitely..."
Ines
"Such a cool place! Menu looked amazing but unfortunately nothing vegan for me :( had to alter another meal. The menu looked so so so yummy for non..."
Georgia Dobbs
"Everything is just so awesome about this place (except for the people who also think this place is awesome) it's always busy!! Loved my hot chocolate..."
Miss Persistant
"Prefab is a great eatery in Wellington. I got the buckwheat waffles which were amazing and really delicious. My friend got the muesli which she..."
India Shores
"Prefab is a funky place in Wellington central! The winter salad is a must try it also comes with there house made sourdough! Their sweet treats are..."
Kate Hill
"Been here a few times for breakfast now.. Never seems to disappoint. Service is generally quick and friendly. Food is awesome. Great range available...."
Tyler Conelly
"I got the muesli from prefab which was pretty nice but I wouldn't rate it amazing! Presentation was kind of messy, we came on a super busy day though..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Food is very nice. Flavours are well balanced and I never leave feeling sick. The service is great. Wait staff are attentive but dont annoy you. The..."
Kate S
"Always busy and often have to wait for a table but it is delicious and efficient once you are seated. Recommend going before 10 on a Saturday...."
Annie Montgomery
"Firstly, the decor and atmosphere of this place is beyond amazing. I could literally sit in this cafe all day. The place is huge but is always super..."
Helena Chen
"Considering it's size and slightly industrial location, there were 6 people inside on arrival at 7am and at 8 is now packed! This is where locals..."
Daniel Franks
"One of my favourite cafe in Wellington. No matter how busy they are, we always been served and got food very quick. I like their coffee very much...."
One Way
"My favourite place for a casual lunch. Neat and clean Scandinavian atmosphere, and well presented food to match. I have been impressed with the..."
Kate Hirschman
"Prefab is one of my favourite places to come for breakfast or coffee on a weekday. The service is impeccable and the space is gorgeous. I go with a..."
Samantha Ryan
"The best cafe for breakfast in NZ from the fantastic decor, best paper napkins, friendly long serving and cheery staff, on premise made sourdough, to..."
Adriennenz
"So delicious. Awesome atmosphere. Great music. I got the salad and it did not disappoint. The staff are lovely. Good location too. Very cool place...."
Ella Howatson
"Good cafe. My friend recommended this one when she knows I like cafe L'affare. Coffee is good , as well as the cheeseburger. Quite a big burger..."
Hui Lee
"Big open space. I love sitting in a corner and just watch all the hustle and bustle go by. There's always so much happening and so much to see. The..."
Crissy
"Prefab is one of our Wellington favourites. The food is reliably good and staff are always really nice. Love the serviettes (if you've been you'll..."
Kate
"Food alway tasty and well presented with wonderful smells from the kitchen. Staff welcoming and efficient. A bit noisy at times but layout and..."
CCb
"Awesome place to brunch! So awesome that you usually have to wait for a table. But it's worth it. The iced coffees are not too sickly, just right...."
Humbleluxury
"I had such a great catch up here with friends. Fantastic quick service and the waitress was very helpful and helped me pick something of the menu...."
Heather Scott
"Fresh happenin' place! Nice invigorating environment. I am surprised to read the other reviews saying for them service took a while because the wait..."
Zabel Anoush Connor
"Prefab is right around the corner from where I live, so my flatmates and I are fairly frequent customers. Best bread in town (they sell the Oli rolls..."
Eleanor Hay
"Grat value, great quality. Excellent ambience, superb staff. On maybe 15 visits. And of course, Bridget without..."
Colin Kelly
"Staff here are great, I don't care what anybody says, service is..."
Saskia Wallace
"Consistency every visit is something I look for and Prefab does well. While upfront it isn't the most amazing or creative food, what I love at Prefab..."
Wilson Chau
"LOVED the Cheeseburger and Chips!Now, that is a burger made with love: tasty with surprising flavours from the salad, a great bun to home this..."
Reety
"By far my favorite cafe/brunch spot in Wellington! The food is always fab and the service is also fantastic even during busy times. I've dined with a..."
WellingtonDiner23
"The only place in Wellington who knows how to make an iced..."
Cat Lovett
"What a joy to return and find Jeff and Brigit back into the café business with Prefab ...... Sensational food, coffee and most of all happy friendly..."
Bruce J
"Lunch was lovely. Type of place to grab a great lunch and a glass of wine. Had a lovely vibe but if you are hard of hearing or wanting a quiet..."
Selective
"Came the other day and had my flat white coffee and my toast, the service was fast and knowledgeable beautiful flavours overall everything was..."
Manuel Moreno
"A fantastic, if not unique space and style (despite the hype). Plenty of room and light. Basic menu, done well (although having only eaten once I..."
Alex Thursby
"My husband and I went to lunch there on Friday. It was buzzing, a real mixture of people. I got the toasted panino with REAL prosciutto and REAL..."
Angie Serrao
"Wow called into Prefab today and it was buzzing. Talk about an opening day going off to a great start. We were greeted at the door by Bridgette one..."
Beverley Charlton
"I went to Prefab with my family after my friend raved about to me, and it was the best quality brunch I have had in a long time. My family and I have..."
Sophie Hunter
"Despite occupying a space similar to a small warehouse (130-seater), we waited 10-15 minutes before getting a table on a Saturday morning. This..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"I have been coming to Prefab since it opened and it just keeps going from strength to strength. Popped in Saturday morning for breakfast and the kai..."
Kai Luv
"I have been a regular at Prefab since it opened earlier this year. I love their counter food; doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, tasty baguettes. They also..."
Coffee&Cake
"Very busy but staff were still speedy with service which is always a plus.
Food is amazing, but prefab never disappoints. Fresh produce, amazing..."
Amy W
"Two of us arrived here at 12:15pm today on Monday. It’s a big restaurant but all the tables were taken except some chairs at a high table. They..."
Akiko
"We were looking for a place to have breakfast this morning. We got here and we were really surprised by the elegance of the place. We ordered eggs +..."
Deea L
"Wonderful. Very attentive staff. Very popular.strong own roasted coffee. Also a bakery. Highly..."
Paul Collins
"This is a masterclass on how to run a cafe!
The interior is super cool with expansive seating available. We didn’t have any issues getting a table..."
Luke
"Architecturally a beautiful designed space. Large open plan with plenty of seating. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Washrooms too. Great homemade..."
A Bahrij
"Delicious food, I love that the waitress suggested I could get a half..."
Tamara Smart
"The best coffee in Wellington! Salad was delicious too and service was quick efficient and friendly. A must visit..."
Cherie Stevenson
"Great vibes, lots of seating but very busy! It’s easy to see why, the coffee was well made, their food are not too adventurous but that’s not a..."
Jerry Wong
"A bit loud with music. Avocado was not ripe. Food was..."
"Personally, my experiences at TB have been great. The meals a decent sized and priced accordingly. Love my chicken and the team do a great Southern..."
Mareko Panapa
"a very cool place, well decorated and i tried their fried chicken burger and iced mocha, both were delicious and i would definitely come..."
Dumplingboi
"stopped in today for a couple of coffees over a work meeting. Service was good, friendly and prompt, was empty in the afternoon though so that..."
Team Thomas
"Despite the appearance Thunderbird's 'man scram' is actually quite tasty! Coffee isn't too bad either and had quick friendly service on my quiet..."
Matt L
"My partner and I recently had breakfast here, we had to wait about half an hour for our food as there was an issue with the kitchen but as an..."
Tiffany May
"Busy Friday night take outs. Fast and friendly service and great atmosphere (live music) while we waited. My husband and I loved our meals!! Thank..."
Nadine Hook
"Great food for a great price. Loved the atmosphere and how quickly we got looked after, even though the place was packed. Neat menu which was loved..."
Lea Vellenoweth
"Came to the safe for Sunday brunch and it was rather quiet. The place's quirky deco matches its menu which contains common kiwi and Mexican items as..."
Christian
"i come for my coffee fix here most mornings. I like their coffee. The environment and ambience is pretty bohemian. I love their Frings as well...."
Vig Sivapragasam
"Fabulous service - mostly due to the fabulous owner/manager Nicky. The menu is definitely on the heavy side which I sometimes struggle with, and I..."
EpiCurious
"Good place if you want sole food. Milkshakes are amazing!!! Had a few things here and all been yummy. Food is what you pay for.Would go again if..."
Katie
"Excellent food and great service even though the place was quite busy and there was only one girl to wait on the whole place. Would definitely eat..."
Nick Chamberlain
"The curly fries were delicious and could closely rival Sweet Mothers Kitchen. $7.50 did seem a bit pricy for the portion size. I also had a sip..."
Lauren Douglas
"One of my faves as a business traveller in Wellington. Straight down the line Texish Mexish, with Wellie warmth! I'm back every time for its..."
DL
"So I may have had a slight hangover and been in need of a good solid breakfast... And Thunderbird delivered!The staff were very friendly..."
The Wanderer
"Went here for an early lunch so the service was pretty fast, and the staff were very friendly! The meal was delicious, I ordered the Enchiladas,..."
Shauna Kauri
"Not quite as good as SMK which I believe has similar ownership but cool nonetheless and it is in a more corporate part of town so focus on speed..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Went to Thunderbird for brunch today with my other half. The cafe was surprisingly empty, only three tables had diners, and so we chose a table in..."
Rachel Moore
"Had a decent Sunday brunch here. Breakfast burrito with the works was delicious - and huge! Despite having a healthy appetite I only managed half if..."
Robin
"Thunderbird is not my favourite coffee place in Wellington, but I do come here fairly often when meeting up with friends as this tends to be middle..."
Rosemary Young
"I am a Thunderbird regular, however this review is about their Wellington on a Plate menu. We went in on a very busy Friday night and had the set..."
Angela Merie
"Love this place! I work nearby so would consider Thunderbirds my local. I love the crazy decor, cheeky banter from the staff and the owner, Nicci,..."
Leah Blackmore
"Fantastic customer service and delicious food. I requested a whole pecan pie for an office event and Thunderbird Cafe were more than happy to help...."
Maria Jones
"The food served at Thunderbird is astounding, always fresh, hot and tasty, the only downside is that every now and again there is a little bit of a..."
Daniel Taylor
"I have never had anything but excellent service, coffee & food here. Sure it's not silver service, but it's a cool little cafe where you will be..."
Aidrian S
"My favorite cafe in welly, hands down! Good vibe, super friendly and helpful staff and AMAZING food! The place is always jam packed, what better..."
Renee
"I LOVE this place! I've only been living in Wellington for a few months, but Thunderbird has already become a firm favourite and a "go to" place for..."
Anna Garland
"First time to Thunderbird Cafe and I'm very impressed. The cafe was recommended to me by a friend who said she has never had a bad meal - and I can..."
Niki Alefosio
"I was in Wellington staying at Ibis for the weekend from gold coast and popped across the road to grab a little something on the go for breaky! I..."
Kimberley Betteridge
"Went to Thunderbird under a friend's suggestion and was pleasantly surprised!Firstly, the service we received was stunning. Our server was..."
Cath L
"Haven't left a review before - but I had the Chimichanga at Thunderbird yesterday and felt compelled to tell everyone amazing it was! Delicious..."
Shaun
"Not sure when the last reviewer Vance went, however it must have been opposite day. Been to Thunderbird 20+ times over the last year and have never..."
Greyson
"Am actually from Australia and I really enjoyed the Cafe, prompt service for lunch, and really great quick service meal. So good I came back for tea..."
Geoff A
"Without a doubt one of my favorite places to go in the city. The service, coffee and food are excellent and amazing value. I come several mornings a..."
Suzanne Sutton
"Maybe the staff need to work on their service or maybe, just maybe, the diners need to work on hardening the f**k up.The cafe is busy...."
Kiwi American
"I went here with some friends last week and had a great night. The meals are very reasonably priced, especially given the large portion sizes. There..."
Kate S
"What a cool place! We were staying across the street and very tired Friday night, so mainly tried them because they were “there.” So glad we did!..."
SET
"Went here before wow, and couldn't have asked for more. Awesome atmosphere, live music which was really entertaining yet non intrusive. Megan our..."
Adam Brown
"I'm a regular at Thunderbirds and enjoy its funky, laid back style. I saw the recent less than stellar reviews and wondered if it was the same place..."
TM G
"We were staying across the street, so our initial visit to Thunderbird was more convenience than anything else. I had the Fish Stack for breakfast,..."
TheSmythes
"Had dinner at Thunderbird this evening, what a great place! The two young waitresses were absolutely fantastic and bent over backwards to accommodate..."
Mike
"The little cheeseburger they sell just needs a little mustard and that pink sauce to become the best hamburger I've had in NZ, and the only one I..."
Mylodon
"Update: Really thought I couldn't love my local lunch place more but then they made RED VELVET CAKE! Its to die for. The only thing I could possibly..."
Susie Sutton
"Food is good, coffee is good and the staff are efficient and friendlyOverall a good..."
Vincent G
"HiWent for the second time to Thunderbird on Friday for lunch. Nikki is great. Be prepared to wait for the food as it's not quick, and portions..."
Diane Leen
"A cold drink and a tasty-as bread roll from the cabinet, whilst filling in time today. I like it ! Great, friendly atmosphere and vibe. I 'Checked..."
Erika Scott
"Love this place and its fun food but near work - finally! Nikki is cool and you can tell there is a nice vibe amongst the staff and it rubs off..."
Frances
"Loved the atmosphere, the food and the service. Sweet Mothers in the corporate end of town - finally a place with some personality in an otherwise..."
Yasmine
"Just read the latest reviews on staff at Thunderbird. I have found them to be wonderful. However I appreciate that little blondie doesn't smile much..."
Dale Knapp
"Thunderbird is a firm favourite of mine. In fact, it has become a regular haunt for Friday lunch and something definitely to look forward to during..."
Cath Elliott
"Awesome cafe, great place to chill. R E A L L Y good coffee. Nikki is a wonderful hostess and staff are onto it. Friendly as you would want, but..."
John V
"Wow, I'm really surprised by all the negative reviews! Who's writing these?I've been several times now and I've always enjoyed the..."
Chris Marshall
"This was the second time I have been here for lunch, and both times I have been very pleased with both the service and the food. My tacos were..."
Smc
"Beautiful food, excellent service, decent coffee. How is this place not packed all the..."
Jason Gurney
"I went to Thunderbird on a Saturday with my husband for lunch. We found the service to be attentive and casual which suited the..."
Sarah-Rose
"This place is a very similar atmosphere and menu to Sweet Mother's Kitchen, I believe they are owned by the same people. I am a big fan of Sweet..."
Sophie Hunter
"I really enjoyed my smoothie here. Atmosphere was great, looking forward to trying a Bailey's hot chocolate..."
Andrea Thom
"YUM definitely one of the best caesar salad i’ve had and the burger was..."
Helen Lim
"Went in for a Keto breakfast and wasn't disappointed! Eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection and the coffee was great.
All staff were super friendly..."
JJ Thomas
"Decent breakkie burger. Can't really complain about anything. Food was good, water is free and the coffee was alright. Just a good average..."
Francis
"Nice food, Polite staff and great customer service. A must try..."
DhamakedaR
"The coffee was spot on, and the breakfast burrito was amazing!
Good venue with a fun and unique atmosphere.
Friendly staff
Great location
Well..."
Matt Thom
"This place has been a favorite of mine for a while. And whether you drop in for a takeaway coffee, or sit down and have one of their meals or snacks,..."
Jennifer Goddard
"I had breakfast here recently, the scrambled eggs on sour dough were fantastic. The breakfast burrito was fresh, hot and very tasty. Next time I'm..."
Paul Rooney
"Best keto slices !! Lemon coconut KETO slices are soooo rich and creamy and delicious..."
Nea Magony
"Relaxed environment, friendly service and yummy food, and the coffee was good. Fluffies for the kids were received well...."
Darren Kidd
"Kitsch paradise in the middle of the city. Tasty Tex mex flavours. A, great brunch spot with plenty of..."
David “Von” Garratt
"Great atmosphere and good food. Got chicken burger and it was very filling. Only giving 4 stars as we never got our water we asked for before..."
Jake Martin
"Really happy with the service hear. Great keto friendly meals. Also, I accidentally left without paying for my meal and I rang them 30mins later and..."
Paora Morrison
"Amazing tex-mex cafe near the center of the city.
Helpful staff, quick service from the time an order is taken to table delivery.
One of my go to..."
Ian Sadler
"Stumbled across this funky cafe for brunch today. Waited a while to get served and then to receive our food. However we did enjoy our breakfast..."
Jo Brook
"Awesome Bacon and Egg Buttie on a Brioche bun although the coffee was a bit cold. Staff friendly and service..."
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