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Olive Cafe
87/100 (1874 ratings)
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Pancakes
Burger Wellington
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Eggplant
Eggplant Meatballs
Iced Tea or Lemonade
Cakes
Pasta
Scotch Fillet
Salad
Woap Burger
Duck
White Fish with a Mushroom and Macadamia Puree and Bone Marrow Vinaigrette
Lamb
Risotto
Chili Cheese Spinach Scone
Bloody Mary
Pesto
Salmon
Terakahi Carpaccio
Ginger Beer
Fish
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Pork
Beef Shin
Mimosa
Tapas
Deep Fried Custard
foccacia
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Eggs Benedict
Mushrooms
House Smoked Salmon
Waffles of the Day
Eggs Benedict
Free-Range Eggs on Toast
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"Olive is such a cute cafe that serves some serious killer food. Eggs Benedict is always a favourite, but the eggs are definitely a make or break for..."
Jina Hong
"Meal: MontrealDrink: cappucino w/ cinnamonIt was a hearty meal, just as you'd expect good poached eggs with smoked salmon and..."
Doris Ma
"Classy decor, friendly staff and beautiful food. One of the best in Wellington for a fine brunch!..."
Rohan
"Great service, awesome food especially the eggs Benedict and the big breakfast! Mimosas were a great addition to our 9 person breakfast as well!..."
Sarah Fromont
"I love Olive, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The food is always delicious and the option to sit outside is lovely, a luxury on cuba..."
Kate.mcpherson123
"Absolutely wonderful dining experience, perfect choice for celebrating our special occasion. Divine food, awesome service at an inconspicuous cool..."
Eating My Way Around
"Great service, food, vibe all around - an ideal brunch cafe! The outdoor seating area is lively, one of our favourite spots in Wellington. Highly..."
Seo
"Very nice ambience. Not too noisy, spacious and several different areas to sit. Coffee, got chocolates and tea were excellent. Friendly service and..."
Mike Currie
"Lovely cafe with wonderful service. I liked their interior, makes it such a peaceful place to hangout. Just happened to wander by while exploring..."
Marnelli
"A delightful cafe located in one of Wellington's most cool streets (Cuba Street), lives up to its reputation. I was told that this cafe serves..."
Kausthub Desikachar
"Ask to sit outside in the back. It's covered and heated. The staff are wonderful and the food is even better, made all the more tasty in the lush..."
Derrick Olivier
"This place is really nice. The interior is very interesting as it is naturally finished cos of its oldness. We had our breakfast here before going..."
Robert Jaime Fernandez
"They had such a good atmosphere. They have this small little outdoor area filled with potted plants and it just gives the place this brilliant..."
Selena
"My partner and I were visiting Wellington and decided to have breakfast here. It looked very busy from the street so we almost thought we might not..."
Sam
"Their desserts are absolutely amazing. They look stunning and taste even better! I recommend the whittakers pannacotta. My friend ordered the banana..."
Crumpet King
"Lovely brunch experience at Olive. The big breakfast was okay overall. I always love a well-poached flowing yolk, Olive's big breakfast had just..."
AJ
"First time to Olive. Really good food (eggs cooked perfect) and coffee was good. Service was a little slow to begin with, (wasn't too busy) but..."
Sharon Harvey
"Walked into this place and it was very cool. Ā Chilled outside area out back. Ā Great atmosphere and service, wine list was diverse and accessible -..."
Fat Dad
"Awesome little restaurant, menu offers something different and they will change it up to suit dislikes and allergies. The staff are the most..."
Jocelyn Simpson
"Came for brunch with a friend and really enjoyed.Food was fast and lovely, smoothies are tasty with a lot of flavour.Peaceful but does get..."
Jordan
"Foreign foodies looking to eat in Wellington at any time of the day get down to Olive, I can't praise it enough. Ā I had dinner here with a group of..."
Marmaduke Pickthall
"The fish was cooked to perfection it melted in my mouth. The pickle and yogurt made a really good balance with the richness of the fish, and the..."
Nitia Sari
"Love this place. Friendly staff, artistic decor and great food!-all in one place. Been there fore lunch but would love to try their dinner menu..."
Christian
"Went here for a breakfast this weekend as many of friends have recommended to this place to me. The food here is amazing! We ordered eggs florentine..."
Foooodie Explorer
"I like Olive as is consistently good. Had a nice meal last night with a juicy and tender Scotch fillet main and partner liked her lamb shoulder. They..."
Ken Romeril
"What a delight to dine at Olive! The vegan version of 'The Works' is unbelievably amazing, the staff were attentive and endearing, and the ambiance..."
This Week's Roommates
"A solid breakfast which friendly staff and reasonable pricing. I had the eggs florentine with a side of avo- it was fresh, well cooked, and..."
Blair Kennedy
"Went there and the fish was actually really good. Wish we had some more in our plates though or that the chips would be home made but all in all it's..."
Ines
"Again another place that's been around forever and I've never been to! Went for bunch and ordered the olive breakfast expecting just your typical..."
Miss K
"The first place I ate at when I visited Wellington for the first time. I was very impressed by the ambiance of Olive, so calm and relaxing. I sat by..."
Biggiechee
"We've been to Olive several times in the past and always enjoyed it. It's been a while and we happened to pop in on the off chance for lunch...."
Sean P E Fleming
"Was very impressed with our dinner here. The staff were friendly and took the time to explain the items in the menu. Wine was a good match and we..."
Weenutter
"Lovely atmosphere! Been here twice. On the first occasion 6 of us went there to get hot chocolates on a Saturday night and they were a good..."
Amber Wooller
"Wellington has plenty of good cafes but none better than Olive. With cutesy decorations and friendly staff, it makes for a nice Sunday feed. I had..."
Featured Eats
"Nice place! The breakfast is so good and coffee good too! I like this place! And it open very early. It so nice! On Cuba Street, good for visitors...."
Spencer Zhan
"Been for dinner here three times came with my husband tonight , the service is the best we sat in the garden area , great atmosphere ,we had..."
Fiona
"The staff here were approachable and friendly when we walked in. Seated us in the back even though it was quite busy. Me and my friends were easily..."
Tim Armstrong
"Simply outstanding, top notch meals and quality service. Wellington has a plethora of quality cafe, however Olive is the leader of the..."
Medium_Rare
"Myself and two friends with a healthy interest in both food and beer attended the Beerstronomy event at Olive on Tuesday night (8 Sept). The food and..."
Robbie G
"Really nice place, we went there for Brunch and it was a very good decision. The dish was delicious eggs, toast, bacon, spinach, mashrooms, grilled..."
Loly
"If you've never been to Olive then you're in for a treat! This cafe is a Cuba street must, the outdoor area is like being in a jungle, surrounded by..."
Jessica Teasdale
"Olive might come off as slightly up market, but there's no sign of snobbyness within. Spoilt for choice in that particular part of Cuba street for..."
James Ford
"Olive is my absolute favourite place for a big breakfast. The homemade hash deserves a big thumbs up. I would highly recommend Olive for your next..."
Angela Liu
"Recently came here at the recommendation of a friend. Upon arrival I felt it to be a small yet well laid out area. It was an intimate setting,..."
Josh
"I went here for breakfast on the weekend. It was super busy and was lucky enough to get a table for 2. Me and my partner ordered flat whites and the..."
Damon
"This is a restaurant where you are guaranteed food of fine dining quality without the eye watering price tag. Ā The chef has pulled together a menu..."
Susie
"User reviews. Amazing food and brilliant staff. Can not recommend this charming cafe enough but also it doesn't get to popular so i can't get a..."
Brandon Allan John Gloyn
"Best coffee in Wellington!!. Everytime I get a flatwhite from here I'm blown away by the quality of it. Perfect every single time! So impressed and I..."
Poppysnap
"A lovely little cafƩ with a nice cosy feel. The cafƩ also opens for dinner. I had the buttermilk pancakes which were fluffy and had a lovely..."
Shaun
"The food was decent enough, as was the coffee, but the whacky (and irritating) new age organ "music" coming from the speakers was enough to have us..."
Heneedsfood
"Olive use to be one of my local haunting grounds before I went off on my OE. Ā This is perhaps the first time I have visited this place since I have..."
Rosemary Young
"A Wellington institution! Olive have recently extended their outside area and what a treat! There are lots of plants and you kind of feel like you're..."
Chris Carabine
"Great coffee & tea, excellent atmosphere, wonderful staff. I enjoyed a chai latte & a peppermint tea while reading my book completely..."
Zoe
"Dropped by here for breakfast one weekday. I fell in love immediately with the place. They have a gorgeous setting, and it reminded me of those..."
Oisin O'Reilly
"It's always rare to have a big breakfast that's perfect. So many components and not all of them are perfect or complimentary. For Olive, their 'Olive..."
Wilson Chau
"Olive is a favourite of mine when I come down to Wellington. They serve consistently good food with near impeccable service. Great to see such a..."
Amy Webb
"Wow! Came here with a group and was blown away by the amazing scrambled eggs! The best I have ever tasted. Will definitely be coming back. This place..."
Connie
"Thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. We sat in the garden next to the fireplace. Very lovely setting with enough lighting. Excellent customer service (I..."
Shelley Lu
"Thoroughly enjoyable night. The company was great, the meal was fantastic, our waiter was pleasant and helpful. To top it off our guest of honour,..."
Barney Knox
"Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently. Three different mains ordered at the table and all beautifully flavoured. Service perhaps a little off hand..."
Bill S
"Food is amazing, service is excellent, and they serve the nicest Riesling! Been there twice for dinner now and it's been top service..."
Tina Park
"Went here for tapas and wine with a group of overseas friends. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. Great wine! The only thing was that out..."
Jack Bradnock
"Olive has had a bit of a makeover and while it has always been a great coffee and daytime place, it now has a very appealing evening restaurant..."
Margaret A
"We went for a Sunday morning post run breakfast. The food (poached eggs, tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms). Decor was nice and the service from the..."
Theresa
"Went for dinner on Saturday night, this is a beautiful restaurant and the staff were amazing. The head waiter (didn't get his name) was so great,..."
Desley Gamer
"Had a great brunch here on a Saturday morning. Got the little private dining room which had its own heater. Staff were friendly. The meat & eggs..."
Pete Lead
"Our group of seven enjoyed dinner in Olive's cosy back room last night, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, as we did when we celebrated at Olive..."
Susan
"My partner and I went into Olive for dinner last night.. The waitress (Danielle) was exceptional and explained the specials perfectly. The wine list..."
Brettski
"Went to Olive cafe for dinner two of us.The service was great - a chatty friendly young woman who was very knowlegdeable and recommended what..."
Karen Krogh
"Delicious! Super friendly staff, great food and pretty well priced. Go to Olive quite a lot, love their casual lunch and tapas menu. had..."
Kate O'connor
"Walking in to the courtyard at Olive is like walking into a luscious jungle dream. Palms and other foliage sit around in pots while tables with irons..."
Madicattt
"We enjoyed the interior design and there was a nice ambiance. The waitress was lovely. There was a small, seasonal menu but it had good options. The..."
Cassie Mitchell
"An absolute must visit for anyone whoā€™s in the Capital! Great atmosphere with lovely staff and they even have a garden courtyard (basically unheard..."
Isabella Clague
"The toasted chili cheese spinach scone was very delicious. Nice ambiance. But the cafe was very busy during breakfast so we feel that we have to..."
IsH
"The coffee is great. The breakfast is amazing ( my favorite are the olive works and waffle of the day). However, 1 star off for the lunch menu as..."
Naung
"Went to Olive on a Tuesday and they have their special TUESDAY NIGHT TRIO. Three unique courses for $55 pp. really enjoyed everything, the service..."
Nanz Dee
"Pumpkin & tofu gnocchi was incredible! Unfortunately chicken thigh disappointing - slaw was soggy in dressing and chicken was over fried. We asked..."
Shannon
"We had a fantastic breakfast in the stunnng courtyard. Couldnā€™t fault the food, the scotch eggs and salad were fantastic. Great service and good..."
Katrina
"Our first meal In Wellington and it set a high bar. An attractive and interesting set of spaces. But we were happy to be in the window - one seeing..."
Hamish Pringle
"A culinary bastion of contemporary New Zealand cuisine, Olive restaurant has been serving French, Italian, and Kiwi inspired dishes for well over 20..."
Ivan Teh
"A fun hip spot for brunch. Great atmosphere, particularly in the back courtyard. Food was quite good (had the Olive Works) and their coffee was solid..."
Sid Malak
"Initial FOH person who took me to the seat was not the most hospitable, the order taking person was great ā€“ friendly and professional. The service..."
Challo
"I had the crispy skin pan fried fish of the day and it was outstanding. Glass of hawkes bay rose and antipodes sparkling water. Loved the entire..."
Mark Cossin
"Cute place for a quiet drink and meal if you go in the afternoon. Lovely food and excellent..."
Harmony Paea
"Best hash brown ever. And not your fault it's everywhere - sourdough gets really crunchy when toasted - a bit too crunchy to enjoy. Everything else..."
Deborah Collins
"Walk-in this popular restaurant located at the popular Cuba Street. Lucky we got the seats at the lush backyard. The fish of the day - John Dory is..."
Maggie Chen
"My partner had the market fish (forgot to take a photo before she started eating!!) for lunch and I had a cocktail, both were delicious and the..."
Annie White
"Beautiful fresh food and super lovely..."
o w
"What a find! The gr8 food, delicious coffee, and friendly staff made our day. I had the 'Today's cured fish', which was a taste sensation. I 'm now..."
Joan Howan
Elements Lyall Bay
85/100 (741 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
House Made Ciabatta Loaf
Salad
Soup of the Day
Salmon
Red Cabbage
Avocado on Toast
Chicken Liver Pate
Fish Salad
Venison and Red Wine Pie
Eggs Benedict with Spinach
Toasts
Pancakes
French Toast
Cakes
House Smoked Salmon
Potato and Bacon Hash
Fish
Edible Cup and Chai Latte
Chicken toastie
Pancakes
The Elements Lamb's Fry
Cheese Cake
Lambs Fry Liver and Onions
vegan chocolate cake
Sit down
New Zealand
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I stop in here briefly to pass a little time before meeting a flight at the airport. I wish I have more time, as the service is very pleasant from..."
Kiwi FIFO Chef
"Great coffee, great food and reasonable pricing! Can't ask for much more really! We had the French toast and eggs on toast with added hash browns and..."
Matt
"I have had two very memorable dining experiences here. Some of the most incredibly tasty food I have ever eaten to be honest. Highlights include fish..."
The Food Snob
"Every morning these guys make the best coffee to date in Wellington. Friendly staff always onto it as they remember their regulars coffee..."
Chanelle Cordalis
"Stopped in here with my 2 young kids after activities nearby. The entrance area is a bit tight but quite a decent amount of seating at the back,..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"This is the second time I have been here for brunch and both times the food has been delish. It has a great cozy feeling inside perfect to get away..."
Rebecca MacDonald
"Been here many times and love it. The Goats cheese soufflƩ with salad is to die for! Add to this - super friendly staff and prompt service, even on..."
Shona Sen
"Dropped in on my way to the airport for a hot chocolate. Nice looking place. Ordered Large HChoc. more a medium. Nice cacao powder used. Life Foods?..."
Pamela Hutchinson
"Place had a good vibe when you walk in and the food looks appetising. I only stayed for a coffee but it was a nice coffee, good service, fast too..."
Team Thomas
"Wonderful coffee! Ordered a long black to go and it was bang on. Thanks Mr Barista! The spinach and cheese scone... Could take it or leave it. Look..."
Crumpet King
"The food and coffee at elements is always of excellent quality, not surprising seeing how popular it is! It's great at any time of the day. I really..."
Sophie Hunter
"Latest review: 3.5:Ā Used to come to Elements quite a lot, and a couple of years ago I would have given them a four (or more) but since the..."
LucyGoosey
"I tried the cheesecake and was awesome, fresh, also the truffles, the coffee was great and the place is cosy, nice and clean. All good, but the..."
Chris Vera
"I like the name Elements. And in some ways the restaurant / cafe goes in that direction. A simple glass fronted exterior on a corner site. The three..."
Duncan Galletly
"Have been here twice in the past month and have come away satisfied both times. The 'biggy' breakfast is tasty but a little on the big side for me so..."
Lottielegge
"I've only ever been here for brunch but it's bang on! Clean, fresh and airy inside you start the day feeling refreshed and awake. The coffee is fab..."
Chris Carabine
"The decor and service was bang on. If only it had the food of Chocolate Frog. The 3 gold award plates on the wall are impressive but not enough to..."
Julia Mc
"Elements is the place to go for a wicked good brunch! The poached eggs on hash is to die for! Definitely a firm favourite! Last time we went we..."
Humbleluxury
"My friend and I had lunch at Elements Cafe today. Wonderful food, even for vegetarians, lovely coffee and very good service.Thank you for a most..."
Chris Mulcock
"Love this place. I quite often come here for breakfast and it is always fast and delicious. Not very original of me, but I usually get the Benedict,..."
Steve Mackay
"Being from out of town and wanting to host a celebration dinner with family and friends, Elements Cafe was the perfect choice with the private room...."
Jenni McDougall
"We celebrated a 50th birthday with 25 others at this restaurant last night. The food was fantastic - and I'm pretty picky! The waiting staff were..."
Jane And Simon
"Love the cafe and love the food. The salmon, excellent. Pate, delicious and well seasoned. Souffle was about as good as a twice baked souffle can..."
Rory Parkyn
"great place, nice food,clean, staff extremely helpful, always high standard.always leave feeling had a feed, but not..."
Allan Fay Walker
"We ate here on a freezing,rainy Friday night so the warm welcome was especially welcome.We hadn't booked but came early at 6pm with our 3 kids and we..."
Claire McKay
"I had the pleasure to eat at Elements recently for dinnerWhilst the decor is nothing specical the food was excellent and the wine list is..."
Mark_P
"Really good food, but the coffee is absolute rubbish - order a cold drink instead!! Always friendly staff... gets very busy on..."
Bob
"I have only eaten here once and it was thoroughly delicious esp the cheese soufflƩ and pate - it was a wet windy and wild night and we were waiting..."
Kym Hamilton
"Stunning food, top service, friendly smiles, oodles of room and they do a 'What's Cooking' nite where you learn how to cook stuff and enjoy it with..."
Debby
"Top cafe, my favourite in town. Very good coffee, great staff and a friendly relaxing..."
Sandy
"This is such a great cafe!! The food is amazing,the staff are always friendly and service is excellent!!! Well done to the owners for putting in all..."
Mel
"I agree this place is awesome! Great menu, food doesn't only sound good it tastes fantastic! Lots of choices for vegetarian, heaps better than..."
Kirsten Cunningham
"Good restaurants outside of Wellingtons CBD are pretty thin on the ground, but one stands out head and shoulders above the others, Elements in Lyall..."
Patrick Pilcher
"You've got to check out The (new) Wine Bar. Open on Friday and Saturday nights - a fabulous combo of great wines (the staff know their stuff), Gins,..."
Dave Marshall
"Real good alternative to Maranui if you donā€™t care about the view. Service and food is top notch and also cater for coeliacs. Always go for the..."
Ben Lau
"Lovely friendly service with great ALLPRESS coffee and Harney Tea and delicious food. Wheelchair and stroller accessible and washrooms..."
A Bahrij
"I stop in here briefly to pass a little time before meeting a flight at the airport. I wish I have more time, as the service is very pleasant from..."
Reece Benson
"It is always lovely to be greeted by Chris and Nick, as well as all the team. We enjoy the ambience of Elements, the amazing service, the care which..."
Heather McQuillan
"Busy on a windy Sunday, but the staff seated my friend and I within 10mins. The menu was inventive with interesting ingredients including my..."
Shay Zhang
"Lovely food with large portion..."
Jordan
"The atmosphere at this cafe was great for brunch and the food was delicious. The black pudding extremely delicious! The staff were externally..."
Becky
"Honestly the freshly made bread here is out of this world... Add that to the super friendly service, the amazing meals, unbelievable cinnamon ring..."
Dave Bell
"The vanilla milkshake was heavenly!!! the vegan toastie was fresh and crispy. Amazing..."
rashye naagar
"Happy with my takeaway cappuccino cinnamon! Elated I can have a coffee date mid - vaccination with my fully vaccinated..."
Shelley Quinn
"Very popular place, always packed. Great food & coffee. Friendly & attentive..."
Mike Duindam
"A bustling, busy cafe in Lyall Bay. The juices are made from scratch with real fruit and veges and their raw vegan chocolate tart is definitely worth..."
Jane Hunter
"Lovely cafe with excellent French toast. Would love to come back for..."
Yun-shyh Pang
"Good food good vibe good staff šŸ‘Œhad the mac cheese Stopped in again on fri nite for a coffee and cake and baaam the vegan raw chocolate tart..."
Darrell Gaby
"The perfect wee spot - it wasnā€™t overly busy which made it a nice relaxing vibe! Lovely service, delicious food (minus the coriander in the..."
Tach Wendt
"Decent place, good food and strong coffee. $47 for 2x meal and 2x iced..."
Ladislav S.