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Joe's Garage

84/100 (1934 ratings)

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"Great atmosphere, service and food was amazing. Definitely recommended. Thanks for a great evening and making my daughter's 14th birthday enjoyable...."

Redstone Technology

"Awesome environment for everyone, but would imagine men would feel the most relaxed. Keeps to its theme very well, except awesome service, good value..."

Marigold

"My family and I had dinner here tonight Kumara Chips & pork belly skewers entrees which were excellent. Beef burger, 2 Caesar chicken salads and I..."

Norm Hewitt

"We had pancakes, raspberry and whipped cream as well as bacon and banana. It was very delicious and fresh. I also had a hot chocolate. It came with a..."

Steamed Hams

"Great ambiance. Good and tasty food. Nice staff. I had the lamb burger, and the brownie with ice cream for dessert. Both were excellent. Good..."

Rita Ribeiro

"We were solo after 2 other diners had left while we decided what to order.The food was AMAZING!The best beef burger eaten included the most..."

Stacey-Jae Robinson

"Loved the service! I went there for breakfast! It’s a nice place to go to for brunch in the weekend. Check out the photo :) Ig:..."

Sheryl

"Such a nice restaurant. Child friendly which is great, love the chicken breast. Overall made my night. Definitely coming back here very..."

Helena Kerr

"Beautiful meals, nice atmosphere and great staff! Will be back again!! They have probably one of few menus that I actually want to try..."

Grantandcaroline

"A friend told us to visit this place to try it out. We were greeted immediately at the door by a lovely guy and shown to our table. Place was very..."

Bridget

"What a cool place to eat. Such a nice atmosphere and good service. It was a little noisey last night because of WOW, so they were quite busy. There..."

Sharon Harvey

"Zoomed in here for a quick bite after WOW on Sunday night; there were 2 other couples there so very quiet. We grabbed a burger each (chicken & beef);..."

Megha Dogra

"Food is excellent. Steak was soooo yum!! Great service & a relaxing atmosphere. Not always easy to find a park. Located on the corner of Tory..."

Foodie By Choice

"Came in before the earthquake happened and was very happy with what I ordered. My chicken was perfectly cooked, not too dry. The gravy was very..."

Jordan

"Well it is good to see this place open againWe had some friends in town that used to live down here so we have spent the weekend going in all..."

Silverduck

"Good people and good food.Attention to detail is high.Menu a bit boring but very swollen well executed.Meats not overcooked...."

Pete Irvine

"Have been to the one in Queenstown and the one here feels more refined! Always have a really great coffee here and it's a great varied menu that you..."

EsmeEats

"Went here for dinner with a group of friends we all ordered something different off the menu, portions aren't too big apart from that..."

Sammy O'Donnell

"So I'd like to say our meals were fantastic, eggs cooked perfectly, coffee was beautiful. Service was quick, only thing is we didn't get handed water..."

Vikie Snyder

"Someone recommended this place for lunch so i decided to give it a try. I ordered the beef burger and I have to say I savoured every morsel of it...."

Biggiechee

"Have been here a few times. The B.Y.O function here is great and is a good atmosphere for a group of diners. I did have a burger from here and it..."

Sarah Alberino

"Went in for an afternoon smoothie and a quick read of the paper. Ended up also having the sweetie roll of bacon and eggs with aioli. I must say the..."

Mya

"Hearing mixed and often bad reviews of Joe's Garage, I was disappointed my company would be taking a few of us out to dine there.In terms..."

Medium_Rare

"Had dinner, and breakfast here the next morning. Good food for both meals. Drinks list a bit limited. Service good. Recommended for a quick..."

Julian.paxton

"We were only in Wellington for a short while and Joe's Garage caught our eye. The garage sign is what got us, so simple that it stood out on that..."

Doreen Milo

"Such a great find when we were wandering around the city looking for coffee and something to eat. Great friendly service, good food portion sizes and..."

Amanda B

"Went to Joes Garage because my boyfriend and I were a little jaded on the Asian BYO's in Wellington and wanted to try something a little..."

Alex Neilson

"Coffee is really good. Very friendly, upbeat staff. Good choices in the menu and quick to serve. Pikelets with bacon and maple syrup were good,..."

Christine

"Always good food. Casual sunday. Cold beer and a hotdog is always up there. Fries and gravy is a must.Good weekend cofffee too.Bad..."

Hubert Cheng

"Amazing food... Although You have to endure a painstaking wait watching all this mouthwatering food come out! However the wait is well worth it. 5..."

Fred Dunphy

"The atmosphere here is relaxed and rustic, but can get really busy at times. I was surprised when I found out this place does BYO after 5pm, which..."

Mind The Crumbs

"My food was really good, friendly staff. The menu (laminated paper) was really sticky and oily. Pineapple juice is not in the menu 😭, why guys,..."

Chris Vera

"Went here for breakfast the other day. We were greeted straight away and seated. Ordered a white hot choc (which wasn't great) but the food made up..."

Loran Jones

"Friendly staff, nice relaxed atmosphere and good food. Always fulfilling and a fantastic place for brunch. I ordered the joker last time, great..."

Josh

"Have been to Joe's a couple of times and have enjoyed it both times. I always think BYO options are limited in Wellington, predominantly being Asian..."

Alicia McQuade

"Great food, the burgers and fries were flawless. The restaurant has a great vibe and was a good temperature for a chilly Wellington evening. Service..."

Rosie Ludemann

"Staying in Wellington for work and needed an after dinner pick me up. Stopped in for one of the most delicious brownies I have ever tasted! Do..."

Tallulah_Tilly

"Great breakfast kid friendly Happy to deal with odd requests ( for the kids !)Go the joker for breakfast sweet bun bacon lean sky sausage..."

Ian McLachlan

"I didn't even look at the regular menu but I could tell they did breakfast, lunch and dinner. No food for us, though. It was all about the macchiato..."

Heneedsfood

"Went here for breakfast last weekend and it was great. They have a full breakfast menu and then a separate section for breakfast rolls. We had one..."

FrequentDiner

"Had an awesome chicken burger with fries at Joe's Garage, great environment and friendly staff to accommodate us. Definitely recommend checking it..."

Alex Mackay

"A quick stop for lunch on Saturday and Joe's did not disappoint.We were seated promptly and drink orders taken. Coffee arrived a few minutes..."

Philip Reeve

"Just had a quick bite at Joe's Garage. The food (two of their warm filled rolls, fries and baked beans) and coffee were good, just took awhile for..."

RaeRae

"Six of us dined at Joe's on a Friday at 6pm. Wanted somewhere reasonably priced and close to Circa Theatre so we gave it a go. I used to go here with..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Joes Garage is an awesome place to drop in and have a bite. Breakfast here is delicious and dinner here is divine. I always bring friends here and we..."

BKL

"Went there for lunch. The service was good, they were very accommodating of our baby, providing a highchair for her to sit in. I noticed they also..."

Theresa

"Always great service and coffee! Often the same friendly staff, which always makes me feel good about the place, a company with low staff..."

Ellie Jade Baker

"We were looking for somewhere for a quick burger and beer before a gig and Joe's Garage fitted the bill perfectly. Friendly, prompt service, great..."

Roger Williams

"I've always enjoyed the food at Joe's Garage. The pleasant surprise is that their service continues to improve... Friendly and attentive, without..."

Bill Young

"Very friendly service, great burgers and a good beer selection, just what every growing boy needs! Even stuff in there for the vegetarians, although..."

Mark Clayton

"I haven't had a bad experience in all the times that I've eaten at Joe's Garage. It's a great place to just sit and work, and drink good coffee; I..."

TheFoodGonzo

"Very good service - friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Just there for a coffee and a slice but they were very good. I'll be back. Not much..."

Joanna

"I have been here twice For breakfast & both times lovely coffee. Serving sizes are decent. Unfortunately the orange juice is bottled. The..."

Amy

"When you walk into Joe's you're met with instant warmth and a friendly smile. The rain and wind are left outside and you can slowly unwind with the..."

Nicola

"We had a wonderful experience and the most delicious burgers we have ever tasted.The service was exceptional and we have told many friends how..."

Wendy Milne

"I've recently dined at Joe's Garage for breakfast. We went there as a group from work, and orders various items from the brunch menu. I was a..."

Dan Bowden

"Went here for a late Sunday lunch after craving something similar to a Sunday roast. Place was fairly busy but service was quick and the food was..."

Luke Dienes

"Lovely venue and atmosphere. Our table was reserved and we were greeted with a smile. The chicken, pizza and burger was nice. We had been warned the..."

PhoenixSuns NZ

"The staff here are great and every single one of them was super friendly to us. The restaurant is a decent size and has a typical menu so you'll..."

Luke Mansell

"Great food, good service. But disappointingly they would only accept one entertainment card per table, when we had two entertainment cards among our..."

Phillip Yee

"Amazing atmosphere, really friendly staff, quick service and flavorful food. I order the Gorgeous George Vegetarian option and it has potato...."

Dylen Velasquez

"Food was amazing service was so friendly and was very attentive and they even gave me a free hat words can't express how wonderful this place is..."

dingus presley

"Great place for a Xmas brekky. Good menu & great staff. Nice laid back..."

David Hall

"Update! Some more photos added from our recent visit. Joes garage has always been my favorite, ever since I lived in Queenstown. Their rewards..."

Juwairiyah Nawaz

"Edit: 29/10/2022 Just been here again, still in love with the place. Wonderful to spend our anniversary here and will be going again soon! Wonderful..."

Georgia

"Went on Sunday evening, ordered jfc and kumara chips as well the pork belly main, ribs and beef burger. Great food. Great service and we didn't wait..."

Ashleigh Clarke

"We enjoyed the overall experience and food. Great service could have spent more time sitting and chatting over brunch. We all wished we had..."

Kimble Henderson

"Amazing food - I had the gorgeous breakfast and it was delicious. The potatoes were served room temp but were very tasty. Rest was perfect. Coffee..."

Prudence Desrosiers

"Friendly & attentive staff, lovely food, great atmosphere, not to noisy. My family & I love going..."

Tai Kingi

"Really good food, great service. Will definitely be back. Arrive hungry the meals are huge and it's hard to decide what to..."

Rebecca Green

"The food is hot and tasty, great coffee and friendly..."

suzanne walker

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"Beautiful location and the food is delicious however very overpriced which is understandable I guess due to the nice location. I will be going back..."

Neha280619

"I love this place! Got eggs benedict with bacon and one of the best I’ve ever had. Service was great and prices are reasonably good for a café...."

Brooke Taylor

"This place is AMAZING! Would 100% recommend i had the fishcakes it has so much salmon on it and works so well with the spinich the egg was cool..."

Ashleigh Sorensen

"I saw some negative feedback re this place. However, for me this has been good. Great view and comfortable atmosphere. Food was served adequately..."

Jimon007

"You cannot beat the location and view of this cafe. We ordered the fish and chips but the fish was very dry and the side salad needs more dressing...."

Christian

"Great location with good seating options inside and outside (plenty of shaded spots and in the sun options). Right next door is a beautiful shop with..."

Kathryn G

"10/10 Would Eat Again! Tandoori Chicken Was a Cracker With My Pet Guinea Pig. Definetly Would Eat There Again Eastbourne All the way! East Side Rep..."

Roan O'sullivan

"Great service. I popped in the other day with my mum who is down from Hamilton. My step grandparents introduced us to you. I love how it's close to..."

Emma Taylor

"Went there last weekend with my family. The cabinet selection was great with heaps of options to choose from for a reasonable price. I had the fish..."

Wendy M

"I think this place is going to be my new "I can't be stuffed driving into Wellington" hang out. It has a similar ambiance to Chocolate Frog &..."

Julia Mc

"I went here with my family for lunch.We ordered the smoked chicken, kumara and green leaf salad (very fresh), sausage roll ( one of the best I..."

Jayita

"Lazy Sunday morning and the only thing to worry about was finding Cobar shut. But chocolate dayz seemed to be open and, never having been, we gave it..."

Duncan Galletly

"I normally dinein this place Sunday afternoon with at least 5 or 6 friends. We always go there at their busiest time with long cue front of till...."

One Way

"I went here today with my girlfriend looking for a place to eat lunch while we were spending the day at Eastbourne Beach, the setting of the place..."

Carlo Lim

"We met friends here on a Sunday morning at 10am for brunch and although we couldn't book a table, there were enough seating options for the four of..."

Mary Roberts

"Went expecting a lot and was not disappointed....fish and chips were just right...fish was moist and the coating crisp..chips lovely and golden all..."

Rusty Burk

"As regular patrons at the Chocolate Fish and Chocolate Frog cafes, it has taken us long enough to make it over to Chocolate Dayz. Our first..."

Michelle

"Absolutely fantastic place to sit down (if you can get a table) and take in the sights and sounds of Days Bay. The cafe was packed the intire time..."

DebHead

"Lunch | Sunday 7th August 2011 | Lunch at Chocolate Dayz Cafe was SUPERB!!! The flavours were fabulous and the espresso exceptional. Even though..."

Kathryn Price

"Been to Chocolate Dayz Cafe again - usually go about 3 times a year. Again the wholesome food is cooked and presented well and tastes delicious...."

Jacqui Bolamina

"Chocolate Dayz has been a popular beachside attraction for years, and you certainly can't beat scenery that looks out across to Wellington Harbour...."

Caffeinated Weka

"Just the place for a scrummy breakfast. Food, coffee, service, environment all good. They were quick too. Prices slightly on the high side but people..."

Ali Couscous

"Not sure if theres maybe new owners as I had been a lot before, love this place so much but the coffee wasn't very good. Overall still love the..."

Alex Carter

"This is our new favourite place for brunch! Nice views, friendly staff, quick service and quality food at a good price. You can sit outside or inside..."

Tina Faulkner

"Wow. Great food, great service, awesome views, awesome location. I had the most delicious lunch (French Toast) and the Blueberry Bliss smoothie was..."

Haydn Murdoch

"You won't find a better bacon hash stack anywhere. Cant be done. Always a treat to go there, management and staff take a pride in what they do..."

Sam Cooper

"Great spot to stop after a full day on the trails. The food and service was great and you could wait on the deck and see the ferry come..."

Steve Macbeth

"I recently visited Chocolate Days Cafe and was thoroughly impressed. The coffee scones were amazing - they were warm, fluffy, and had the perfect..."

Dirk van der Walt

"Awesome halloumi and mushroom stack and best mocha as well! They also had an amazing baklava..."

Stine Mischke

"Best pie in Wellington! And the chicken burger is amazing too, definitely worth the drive. Friendly and quick & delicious..."

Hannah Crawshaw

"Had been to this cafe 21/2 years ago and wanted to go back again and it did not disappoint! Absolutely perfect! Best coffee we've had in ages and..."

Sharon Robertson

"Fantastic café to relax in. Great music, friendly staff & lovely view of the water. I had their gf chocolate hazelnut cake - soooooo good & not..."

Margaret Crisp

"Nice little cafe right next to the beach and only a few minutes from the ferry dock. You can also take bus 83 there. Friendly staff and good food,..."

Timothy Claassens

"This place is great. First up - the young people working there gave great customer service! Friendly, food came out and quickly and they cleared the..."

Debbie Baker

"You mast go there! Fantastic food and great coffee. Baklava is out of this..."

Franjo Strajnar

"Cute little place, coffee was good. Didn’t try the..."

J K

"Salmon bagel & relish Ham Croissant and salad Melting moment Plum tart n Yoghurt All totally devine! Thanks Totally recommend 😋☺️ Great quick..."

tam peters

"Beautiful location, wonderful mocca, friendly staff. Delicious scones. This is my mascot Nat Geo. He goes on walks, boats, planes and trains with me..."

Jude Head

"Nice place to sit and the staff were friendly. No vegan options. The vegetarian big breakfast was fine but a bit lack lustre, the chai latte was..."

Thomas Beagle

"Such good food and coffee, plus a spectacular view across the water. We had the french toast and potato hash and both were super super tasty. Coffee..."

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