3 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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"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..."
"Delicious food. Sometimes, if you don't book, you may have to wait a while for a table. The service speed is standard, sometimes a little slow when..."
Justin Chua
"Good service and the atmosphere is pleasant and warm. We had the Wellington on a Plate burger special, and while I am a fan of blue cheese, in this..."
EpiCurious
"There is a pleasant and whimsical sense of humor in this cafe; framed pencils of famous cartoon characters and bird houses on the wall. Solid kitchen..."
Jade M.
"Came for breakfast today just after 11am and it was really nice. Coffee was very good. The man who served us today was really nice and friendly (he..."
Sharon Harvey
"A great local pub, excellent selection of beer and great service. We went with friend on a Thursday and 5/6 of our party had the build your own..."
Muffin Mum
"Great spot for live music, delicious craft beer and a good pub meal. My friends and I love steak night on Thursdays and the rotating beer selection..."
Kelsey Fly
"Very pleasant local pub though a dismissive head barman put me off with his attitude. Went here with friends for the Tuesday Quiz Night which was..."
Jonathan Goodson
"Called in for lunch using an entertainment voucher (2-4-1) after it popped up on the ap.The decor is quirky yet comfortable and I imagine..."
A Tasty Plate
"Just moved to karori , so decided to try out one fat bird for a drink and a bite to eat! Great selection of beers and wines . My friend and I bought..."
Dave Reidy
"The best kids menu's ever, food was fresh and well presented they were late bringing out one meal but compensated by not charging us for it, we were..."
Cara Millar
"Excellent food, great service, and always room for the family. Tonight when faced with the prospect of going downtown and getting the runaround for..."
James Mielke
"We happened upon One Fat Bird by chance and it was an incredible place to go with the family. We were only there for appetisers and drinks..."
Mrs. Scott
"Nice place for a reasonably priced meal. Had a good atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. Meals were tasty and delivered quickly. I..."
Kane Lynn
"One Fat Bird is the best kept secret in Karori! After a busy day of house hunting we stumbled in famished. Wonderful service and killer wings to..."
Erin Da Silva
"Great place for an early morning breakfast to watch the rugby. Food was good, service was excellent for such a large crowd. Definitely will come..."
Bronwyn Donaldson
"Great selection of food and beverages, although priced slightly high. Overall, really friendly staff and a warm and welcoming environment. Has a..."
Tim
"We visited One Fat Bird for some beers, snacks and story telling after a family funeral. The service was excellent and the platters and beer..."
Mary Chamberlain
"Kids friendly restaurant, attentive staff, great kids menu with drink and dessert inclusive for 11$. Sunday after 5pm kids eat free. Some street..."
s s
"Great local pub, wide selection of beers and wines. Food is good quality "pub grub" especially the..."
Richard Busby
"This was a really good choice to meet up with friends for drinks before a show. Food is good with nice sized portions. A nice selection of beers,..."
Harry Brendon Potter
"We shared a wonderful meal with wonderful dear friends visiting from Australia. So glad we decided to go out of our suburb and eat here. They had..."
Alison Scott
"WOAP 🍔 was fantastic, 10/10. Lots of flavours that all complimented each other. The food is usually great here but this was exceptional. I'll..."
Helen Atkinson
"Really great service. The waiting staff were lovely. The food was nice enough. Perfect for a multi generational family meal. I did feel it was..."
Roger Burra
"A friendly and fast service. The meal was fantastic. Excellent value for money. Plenty of lager on..."
"We went to Zealandia for our marriage anniversary and started our day with brunch there. The service was absolutely amazing: kindly staff, nice and..."
Jinjing Fang
"Not too shabby. Went on the eco-sanctuary walk, and decided to grab a bite before going back. The Zomato rating was pretty low, but I feel it was too..."
AA
"FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Set in the lush surroundings of Zealandia, Rata cafe is a wonderfully lit space with ample tables and seating (indoor and outdoor)..."
Andrew @anjeats
"Good food, great place on a freezing cold day in Wellington!!! Warm & welcoming- child friendly, nestled in the city forest!! Crispy fries, crispy..."
Lyneth Faure
"I've eaten at Rata about a dozen times now and each time have been impressed by the excellent quality of the meals and the warm, friendly approach..."
Frank Sligo
"Great little Cafe attached to Zealandia. There is a menu with made to order food and a display case with pre-made sandwiches and pies for about half..."
Matthew Emerson
"They were operating on a reduced menu for New Year's Day, but the quality didn't suffer. Delicious, well presented, and didn't take too long to..."
Pete Belt
"Lovely location. Go on a sunny day and grab a coffee and look at the..."
Martyn Galea
"We went to Zealandia for our marriage anniversary and started our day with brunch there. The service was absolutely amazing: kindly staff, nice and..."
Hanajan
"Gorgeous setting, and very comfortable. Relaxing after an awesome walk through Zealandia.
Although COVID staff shortages prevented them from offering..."
John Louie
"Great cafe, great food, great coffee, great service.
Make sure u start or finish your trip to Zealandia with a stop into the cafe! Or just stop by..."
Caro Newton
"Lovely warm atmosphere in a glass room with views, although very busy at lunchtime. Life under covid has made service here difficult. We had to sit..."
Janet Doyle
"Excellent cafe. Lots of room, comfortable and a menu a cut above the standard cafes. Nice place to have a break at lunch time. Staff and service..."
Chris B
"Nice coffee shop to visit after a good wonder in Zealandia. Or to wait at while others go for their wonder.
Note: there is a 15% surcharge on public..."
Klaus
"Friendly staff, good food
Vegetarian and Vegan extremely friendly!!
Great portobello veggie..."
Celina Huang
"Had a great lunch today. The cafe offers a good range of options for dairy free, gluten free, vegetarians and vegans. Great coffee and milkshakes as..."
Tania Werder
"Cafe is within the Zealandia bird sanctuary. Busy during school holidays but good service, nice coffee and meal off the menu. Attention to Covid19..."
G Jones (GJ)
"Nice to sit down after a walk around the grounds of Zealandia for a coffee &..."
Mark Wright
"I had the wonderful ham n cheese quiche. A casual and scenic setting for a tasty lunch, ..."
Gary Crossley
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