TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"I had the monsieur sandwich, really nice, different and tasty, ham was high quality and my colleagues had eggs with salmon, coffee was really nice..."

Lubbly Jubbly

Duncan Galletly

"Popped along for brunch with the wife and was very impressed. Had the black pudding hash and it was lovely and the wife had the chorizo and potato..."

Marcus D'Cunha

"Really good flat whites, nice friands and friendly atmosphere. I liked the look of the unique dishes on the brunch menu, including a savoury French..."

Katherine MacGregor

"This is a regular and a favourite.Be it for a coffee, coffee and a treat or one of the main dishes Dunsheas always pleases.Craig..."

Philip Reeve

"Great little place, excellent coffee and service. Food good, staff friendly and..."

CCb

"Dunshea's is a wonderful deli and cafe serving beautifully fresh food and brilliant coffee. The service is excellent and there is a real passion for..."

Scott

"This has become our regular place to go for breakfast. An absolute gem which is disarmingly unpretentious whilst serving some of the best cafe food &..."

Mark Stoneham

"Popped in 20 minutes before closing since I was dying for a nice latte. Ordered a steak and cheese pie with a side of salad and it was one of the..."

Jahnaia Osborne

"Great local deli. Good hearty brunch menu, all the usual sweets well executed along with a few special treats every day. Great coffee well..."

Jude Hogan

"Top notch food. Damn nice coffee. Friendly and efficient staff. No complaintd here 😊👍 Pictured is pulled pork on toast. This dish comes with a..."

Malcolm Barr

"An awesome Cafe! Great food and coffee. The owner/ operator Craig is a friendly..."

Lincoln Butler

"Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and delicious food! The cheese scones are especially tasty. It is a popular spot, so occasionally there aren't..."

Michael Fauchelle

"The food and service is always so consistently good! And the food is reasonably priced..."

Samantha Hannah

"Cheese scones are amazing, best I've had anywhere so..."

Haris

"Great food & coffee, in a quiet location in Khandallah of the beaten..."

Jared Davenport

"Very impressive little cafe and deli in the suburbs. Nice atmosphere, good coffee and yummy..."

Elke Schaefer

Crafters & Co

"Went for the two for one burger night. Thursday's. Great atmosphere. Funky shop with lots too look at. The chicken burger is good, my bf loves it..."

Rachey Anne

"I've been here a number of times for drinks and snacks. Excellent craft beer, great fit out, very clean and good location. Staff are friendly. I wish..."

The Food Snob

"Great staff great food great selection of beer wine list is top notch but the best thing about this place is its atmosphere. So chilled and relaxing,..."

John Paul

"Different kinds of beers on top, lovely staff, place big enough but yet intimate and clean. I quite liked it, definitely not the place to go alone..."

Ines

"A great spot just off the beaten track on the corner of Vivian & Victoria Street... Staff are down to earth and friendly, food is made..."

Hadleigh Petherick

"Incredibly kind staff, food and coffee is beautiful and wholesome! Will be going there again and again, no doubt about it. Will be coming back for..."

Tara Jones Rudge

"CHEAP! Also great, but definitely some of the best prices around for both food and drinks. You have to try the waffles and the fries/wedges, really..."

Eleanor Hay

"Not a bad word to be said about this place, great staff, great beer, UNREAL PRICES and all and all just rad place to have a drink. Food is great too,..."

Kerry Burgess

"I went in to Crafters & Co last weekend for a drink with some friends after a recommendation. I was not disappointed! What doesn't look like much..."

Sarah Shuttleworth

Dillinger's Brasserie & Bar

82/100 (1913 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was great, would definitely recommend if you feel like a burger or ribs. Staff were very..."

Louisa Aragao

"Came here with my partner on the weekend and I tried the southern chicken waffles. It was super tasty!! The maple syrup was infused with chilli and..."

Steph

"Went to Dillingers with the wife for Thursday night date night. Never been here before and was quite surprised that the place was buzzing with people..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Came here because of reviews from a few years back showing fried chicken and waffles. The fried chicken is no longer served with waffles—it’s on..."

Michael Wang

"Whether it’s a takeaway coffee or to dine in, Dillingers is the place to go. Excellent service, friendly professional staff, and the food is just..."

Afnan AL-Rubayee

"Massive THANK YOU to the team at Dillingers! With just a week's notice during the busiest time of the year, a party of 25 was accommodated for..."

Mary-Ellen Miranda

"Came here WOAP burger and for brunch, love the sourdough with eggs and halloumi and the cheese..."

Minnie Lu

"This is one of my must go places for breakfast when I am in Wellington City, New Zealand. I am very pleased with the service, food and coffee. The..."

CF Sutrisno

"Visited Dillinger's for breakfast and coffee and was top notch service again. Highly..."

Greg McIntosh

"The food was really good and we had a nice..."

Umanga Senaviratne

"We used to girl date here on the regular but with moving jobs and places we haven't been for ages! Food was delicious, garlic mash was drool worthy...."

Alma

"The venue is very clean and tidy, with a welcoming, comfortable feel about the place. The service was quick and cheerful. I ate the fish n chips..."

Teresa G

"well. impressed. loved the kumara wedges made by Drew the chef of the night. Must say as a kumara chip/wedges lover these were exceptional. Matched..."

Deborah Hughes

"The chicken poppers side dish was well seasoned and juicy, and was better received than the Southern Fried chicken main in that the latter was a tad..."

Alvin Pascual

"Had been wanting to try out the Kapura venues in Wellington as I love the ones in the Mount. Dillinger’s really stood out, the service was some of..."

Cara Elise

"Had lunch here on a lovely Wellington day. The service was absolutely excellent, they went out of their way to cater for our request for a muffin by..."

Finn Kirkaldy

"The perfect spot to enjoy a meal with friends or workmates. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious food. Plush comfortable seating. And a great ambience!..."

Kirsty O'Hara

"I always come here for coffee or after work drinks and the service is always friendly and the food good. I love that you can bring your dog and the..."

Vanessa K

"Good seating both indoors and outside. Friendly attentive staff. Nice place for a wine after work. Emily provides some of the best customer service..."

Daniel Benton

"Good spot for a coffee or a quick meal. Located in Midland park in the center of Wellington. It has great ambiance matched with good food and..."

Peter McQuinney

"Great location with a close walk from the train station. Been here twice for both the lunch menu and brunch menu, both of which were delicious -..."

kattymae

"Nice food. Prompt delivery of meal, even during lunch. Shame the server did not check on our cutlery... empty table next door had..."

Stephen Nott

El Matador

82/100 (4170 ratings)

Churros with Dulce De Leche and Chocolate Sauce

Provoleta

Mussels

12-Hour Braised Wakanuitm Beef Cheek w Red Wine Jus

Grilled octopus

Venison Tenderloin w Malbec Pink Peppercorn Reduction Pickled Onion Mint & Lemon Goat Cheese

Dulce Leche Baked Cheesecake

Hello ,I'm shop keeper dobemall,

Beef

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Wheelchair Accessible

"The best restaurant I've been in New Zealand! Their wood-fire short rib chimichurri is a must have, it was so good that I sadly forgot to take a..."

Marcelo B.

"Nice place for..."

Adrianna

"I had the eggs benedict, LOVE that they come on hash browns!!! with bacon also. it was amazing! the staff were also really lovely. great coffee...."

Celene Aitchison

"As the owner of El Matador is an ex-flatmate and chef colleague of mine, who I haven’t seen for decades(!), I have long been trying to get in here..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"This place took us right back to the good times and good food we had in Buenos Aires!Then place operates on a first in first serve system..."

Cupy Dee

"Stumbled across here for lunch and I can't believe I'd never been - awesome atmosphere and decor and a great array of options to choose from on the..."

Portia Lancaster

"Very great place to enjoy the meal. Burger is delicious and the flat white is amazing. Service is good as well. Me and my friends love this..."

Lambo Ren

"It was such an amazing place to eat at and I always loved the steak n chips n salad but I recently went back to the place n I had the same meal I..."

Ella Shahid

"Preeetttyyy, pretty, preeeetty good. Had a good argument about whether a Matador was a Mexican or a Spanish tradition. The ambience really allowed..."

La Monte Young Leahy

"Portuguese are royalty when it comes to fine meat eating, therefore making El Matador a must in wellington.walking in from the cold, wet..."

Zac Bassnat

"First time here. Have wanted to try El Matador for a long time. We turned up on a Friday lunchtime. It was Argentine Street Food..."

Sean P E Fleming

"After going to Fidels for a quick coffee, this was the last of three places we went to for eggs Benedict. We walked in and were seated fairly quickly..."

Mana

"Great selections of tapas and even more tasty grilled steak! The place was warm and inviting and staff were casual and friendly- what Wellingtonians..."

Christian

"great little restaurant. had a drink at the bar while a table became available, good beer selection. had a combination of tapas dishes, mainly..."

Ohhh Neil

"Wow. If you love meat, you'll love El Matador, however this isn't a prerequisite. There is a reason for the wait at the bar during peak times. This..."

James Cole

"Went there last night on the way back from airport, great service and food was as usual quick in coming out, well presented and very tasty..."

Grant Dennis

"Had a massive craving for a good piece of steak, and was brought to this page by wellingtonian friends as their first eatery of choice...."

Adeline

"We arrived at around 8.30 on a Sunday night and it wasn't very busy at all in the main inside area. We were greeted by a really cool waiter who sat..."

Jennifer Tate

"Wow, really authentic, tasty and quick Spanish food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a not so enthusiastic waiter. The menu had a limited selection..."

Mariamjafer

"I tried the "gaucho burger", it was ok. The outside area needs some love (ok, we agree about the style of the restaurant but needs some clean).The..."

Chris Vera

"We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found ourselves extremely happy with the tapas we ordered. They were well presented, had sizeable portions..."

Kate Aguirre Go

"It's all about the steak for me with El Matador and they didn't disappoint. None of this "what sauce would you like with that" malarkey. The flavour..."

Sean Brennan

"Yummy sangria! will have to come back to try the food, but very cool..."

Foodandwinefan

"Big fan of this place after a second visit here. This time we sat in the area out the back. Great spot if you like a smoke and a drink before and..."

Henry Crawford

"I quite like knowing nothing about a Restaurant before I go & that was the case with El Matador. My friends chose the place having been..."

Wellington Chic

"Wanted to try El Matador as soon as I looked inside the place, love the decor and open kitchen. Went with three other and we ordered 3 tapas and then..."

Jordan Morrice

"I've eaten at El Matador a number of times, the first was when they were still finding their feet right after opening so things weren't great, but..."

Connie Consumes

"Had brunch here recently. I'm vego and was pleased to see that there were a few options even though it's a meaty restaurant. I had the big vege..."

Harry Chapman

"Best steaks in Wellington. Hands down.We waited probably 40 minutes to get a table here on a busy Saturday night and I'm glad we did. El..."

Jess Dunne

"I love this place. It's always superb food with great service. The meat is beautifully cooked, my favourite would have to be the lamb. Of..."

Chelles

"I was very happy with my experience here. The food was very delicious. This place had a great atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff, very prompt..."

Jessica MacKay

"My family and I were searching for a good restaurant to have dinner. It was a Friday night and it was really buzzing along Cuba Street. After seeing..."

Lily

"Great atmosphere, have been several times and enjoy it each time..."

Marie Banks

"Loved the chilled South American vibe! As a meat lover highly rate the..."

John Jackson

"I went with my partner and two friends to El Matador last Saturday night. We ordered four tapas to share (the beef rib, the prawns, the fugazza and..."

Beth Hartigan

"Myself and two friends dined here last night. The place was packed when I arrived just before 7pm. As you can't book tables, we did have an hour..."

Sarah Bevin

"Anytime my mother comes to visit she wants to go somewhere new and trendy so I took her to El Matador, along with my sister and my father on Saturday..."

Georgina Guscott

"I actually really enjoyed this experience. The staff was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was average. Loved the beef but the chicken and..."

Kristin Maria Gunn

"We visited El Matador for the first time on 20/04/13. We will return. 8pm Saturday night and the place was packed. A civilised drink at the well..."

Carl Savage

"Very yummy pancakes with fruit and dulche de leche! Both of our meals were nicely presented. I liked my hot chocolate as well.The..."

Kimmie W

"Dined here twice this week. Had tapas for dinner and thought the food was great and the service excellent, very helpful staff. As it was a lovely..."

Andrea Rayner

"After two previous and unhappy attempts at eating here (firstly when we had a booking during Wellington on a Plate, and arrived to find the cafe..."

Michelle

"Went here last night to use the entertainment voucher and also because my partner could not resist a place that boasted a "mixed meat platter for..."

Adele Quigley

"Really enjoyable lunch meal - friendly staff.The tapas was served nice and promptly and the mains came after we'd had a good chance to chat and..."

Francisco Reynolds

"Tapas were delicious, and meat platter was enormous!Meat was extremely tender and while it was seasoned very well; though due to the large..."

Raymond Biggs

"Parilla meat platter was amazing.Defs worth your 45bucks for two people!The chicken, oh the chicken was so tender and the lamb was..."

Littlemissfoodie

"Came here when it first opened as I love parrilla.Ordered some delicious items of the menu (both tapas and mains). Must admit the serving..."

Rosemary Young

"Great evening here last night. Nice atmosphere, great staff. The smell of the Parilla (grill) is great, although being wood-fired you do end up..."

Paul

"I went there tonight with my partner and the service was fantastic the food was devine, left saying lets come back with some friends. I had the..."

Mike T

"I am rating El Matador 5 stars because the tapas were absolutely delicious! I am salivating just thinking about it. We ordered about 3 tapas per..."

Chloe Murcott

"We went here last night, had to wait over an hour for a table but the wait staff could not be more helpful, cheerful and fun. They were approachable..."

Shona Atkinson-Bird

"We liked this place - great atmosphere and interesting food. Went early on a Saturday (6pm) as we had a table of five and it's always a bit tricky if..."

Ann Cunninghame

"We have just enjoyed a fantastic meal at el matador.the service was excellent,we were waited on immediately by a lovely waitress,our food arrived in..."

Danielle

"We came here for the burger for Wellington on a Plate. Really enjoyed it, tasty, and decided to order more food, and enjoyed the wine we order...."

Paul Dickey

"I've been twice for the scrambled eggs on toast and once for wine, and enjoyed all three visits. The location is great and so is the interior,..."

Tracy

"I still think this is the coolest little place in Cuba St! My second visit was with some friends last Saturday. We came in for Tapas and Drinks. The..."

Poppy & Griselle

"I have come here because I've heard the place is fantastic. I understand this is the second day they have been open, I was greeted by a lovely lady..."

Maggie Paul

"Saturday and you’re hanging out with friends. You meet at the cutest little argentine cafe in the Cuba St zone of wonders. Graze on some tapas,..."

Kai Luv

"Chef Guri recommended Scotch beef with medium-rare cook for the first-time visitor. The warm and sweet juice of the soft and tender meat captured my..."

Ernest Li

"This place was recommended by almost everyone we asked before visiting Wellington and I would 100% recommend after having been. What a feast we had!!..."

Ana Vila

"Great and friendly service, sometimes it’s hard to get a table but worth the wait for the carnivores. Delicious meat. The Chimichurri was on point..."

Andrea Merlo

"We were fully content with the overall dining experience. We popped in on a whim. At first we could not secure a table as it was Friday evening but..."

R M

"Came here for dinner on Friday night. Long queue to get in, so left our number and went for a drink, was called back in 30 minutes. Great meal, had..."

Stuart C

"Absolutely recommend this place. The food was delicious, it was great to find an authentic Argentinian asado in NZ. The dishes are well served, the..."

Luiza Lima

"There was a queue when we entered, the staff offered if we would like to be on the courtyard (extended dining) as the main dining is full. Ambiance..."

Angelo Sacayanan

"Amazing! It was great to have meat the “Argentinian way”. The service was good, big portions and delicious food. It was on the pricey end but..."

Lucia Ferrari

"The best Steak🥩in New Zealand. Better than each restaurant in Auckland. Recommend wood-fired beef bone and beef marrow.Liked the restaurant..."

Stephanie

"Best food we have had at a Restaurant this year. We were greeted with great service as soon as we walked in and given the option to sit in bar until..."

Rhiannon Weight

Trax Bar And Cafe

Poached Eggs and Toast

Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Toast

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service is beyond great - such friendly people! And the food...what more can I say - their steak sandwich with side of handcut fries..."

Stephen Anderson

"I want to say a massive thank you to all the staff and a big well done! The evening was amazing and everyone had a great time. With live music, yummy..."

Hanna Kelly-Storr

"Is amazing place to meet, eat and drink. Love it. Staff and everything is..."

Sheryn Hobbs

"Love the place, the people, the coffee/food and the vibe..."

Ruben Sivaguru

"Had the funnest time, won the quiz! Go the Cunning Linguists! Yay!! Great Service they were the nicest people!..."

Wess Mathewson

"Love trax! Especially the team in piece of cake. Staff are so friendly, the food is great and the coffee is to die for. I live for coffee and this is..."

Shendi Rose Rowan

"Food was amazing and staff were fantastic. They deserve a pay rise. Very friendly and we're more than happy to do..."

Clint Purdie

"Great service! Went out their way to look after our group! Excellent bar staff and management! Thanks..."

Ian Pike

"Great food, Great coffee. Friendly bubbly staff with a great..."

Elisha Nico Harrison

"Best big breakfast � I’ve ever..."

Lawrence Brown

"Sat in the garden bar soaking up the last rays of the sun for the day. So relaxing...."

Tania Mudford

"Big smiles and fabulous customer service, very friendly. Great coffee and the 'small' pizza was too big! Wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time..."

Ange Whipp

"Never bitter and always a pleasant..."

Shazza O'Leary

""Simply the..."

Kinereta Vaasilli

"This place is just opposite my hotel and after visiting the beehive came here to charge my phone and had some refreshments too, not alot here as it..."

Diner8Here

"I have to travel to Wellington fairly often for work and found this to be a nice, handy pub in the train station, with great grub, a nice wine..."

Becky Blackford

"Very nice Steak Sandwich and Chicken PieVery friendly staffThey are not making Pizza at the moment but that is nice tooVery nice..."

Tim 51

"Love this place! Best place while I was a uni student. My friends and I still go there as our traditional catch ups after work before catching the..."

Khushma Master

"Good food, good atmosphere, good space, nice staff. Getting off the train to start your day can be brightened up by popping in here for a quick hot..."

Nirmal Grewal

"Cheap eats on menu, but very basic, toasted bread not buttered but comes with butter 🧈 on a $10 breakfast, including 2 poached eggs. Venue is..."

Graeme Wooller

"Always a good extra hot coffee, as requested, and today's really nice offer was to heat the date scone in the sandwich..."

Rod McLeod

"I've been coming here for my coffees the past few months! Highly recommend, the service is amazing, very quick and they are consistent, my second..."

Nic Page

"The staff were so brilliant: it was really busy pre FIFA game and they were all very cheerful, efficient and upbeat. Lovely..."

Bonita Edwards

"Went for lunch today. Service was fast and friendly. Pizza was great. Exceeded my..."

Murray Gregory

"Exceptional service from RiiRii and Judy, delicious food and atmosphere definitely..."

Kimiora Simon

"Staff were real cool - you could see that from the customers reactions. Sure that was the same music played from 25 years ago when I did a few shifts..."

Andy Smith

"Great place for pre and after game drinks. Friendly..."

Peter McCoy

"March2021: Fun bar, busy, at the train station.. Last stop before the train, or up to the CakeTin for any function.. Mine was a rugby game. Big..."

J B

"You can get a bowl of coffee here, not too many places in Wellington have bowls..."

Greg Kelly

"A glich in their system meant our orders didn't get processed. A staff member attended to us after about 45 mins and found why we weren't eating!..."

Elizabeth Gardiner

"Great staff, food and location. Pint (aka Handle) of Steinlager $11 have rubbish speights on tap and not tui..."

Robert Chivers

"Haven't been to Trax for 6 years 😕. It hasn't changed much but obviously still gets its fair share of walk in commuters. Was really busy but food..."

Jeremy Smith

"Good food,drinks n bar staff are friendly n awesome 👌..."

william rice

"Good coffee most of the time, great food pretty good service great experience honestly one of the best places to be in wellington for food and coffee..."

The Sleuth

Shine Cafe

82/100 (1035 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A delightful little cafe I must say, however the coffees are not quite as excellent as they were when the English fellow with a beard worked there,..."

Ryan Parry

"I always make an effort to stop by here for brekkie if I am in the area. One of the best Eggs Benny I have ever had. Nice friendly staff, great..."

The Mad Diner

"Best coffee in Lower Hutt. Always greeted with a friendly smile and lots of yummy colourful counter food. The date scones are delicious but we..."

Sam Telfer

"Not often do I dish out a 5, but with service this good and food this fresh and clean, I would be lying with less than a 5. I have an egg allergy and..."

Team Thomas

"Good food, nice staff and enjoyable atmosphere and bright sunny frontage. Slight issue with them not asking whether the cabinet food (salmon bagel)..."

Neilontheiphone

"Have been here a long time ago and food and coffee was great. I go passed regularly and see it full to the brim so it's obviously still very good!..."

Tracey Matenga

"Absolutely love Shine Café! It has a lovely vibe to sit and have a coffee. Owner Sue was so welcoming and even though I can be a tricky customer..."

Bree

"A little local cafe that I love. My partner and I have been going to this cafe practically every weekends for the past 2-3 yrs. We love the great..."

Richel Tan

"We went for my husbands birthday treat and it was amazing! $21 seems alot for the shine special breakfast but everything on that plate is top quality..."

Jodie Shirley

"Really really nice. Looks very people running the place. Super friendly. Great food good service. Nice atmosphere. Happy to go back next time I'm in..."

Richard Sharpe

"Went with a friend on her recommendation. Lovely food, well-explained (enjoyed the Ploughman's vegetarian platter). Super friendly but professional..."

Vicky Aldridge

"Awesome, delicious place! Friendly service and fantastic hot drinks! I would recommend this place. I went here today for my Dads birthday! I had a..."

Octagon Pie

"The barista was wonderful and the coffee was the best I have had in the Wellington region We love seeking out the best cafes in the region the food..."

Jacqui

"Getting an A+ today thanks to always good Spanish style eggs and new moo juice menu! And I'm not taking anything off the the smoker at 'for dogs'..."

Hedonistacal

"Fabulous new owners and so welcoming! Just loooove this place. It's always buzzing but you still get treated well. Best coffee around, great healthy..."

Bree

"They have unveiled a new summer menu today and the weather was great so decided to have an day out in the Hutt. Place was busy - good sign, you worry..."

Miss Persistant

"Cool small cafeBeen here once. I was in hurry but feeling a coffee urgently. Just pop into Shine had a cup of latte. Very nice coffee. Good..."

One Way

"Went for breakfast this morning at Shine with my wife. Have been for coffee previously and had a bowl of porridge on occasion. Today my wife chose a..."

PeterMS

"We visit Shine Cafe almost every weekend and the food and coffee are always up to a high standard! The staff are always pleasant as are the new..."

Michael Carroll

"We have been going to Shine for years and we love it each time! Greatest coffee by barista Sam and fantastic food by the kitchen staff, no matter if..."

Monica Lichti

"This place is amazing. Love the coffee, the food & the people.Honestly, Kirsty makes the best coffee in town & the toasted..."

Tony

"Great Coffee, friendly staff. The best date..."

Anna

"Shine is a fantastic cafe, I'm there nearly every day they're open. It's way more than the great food and excellent coffee.Shine is like a..."

Rick Wallace

"Just want to say: I look so forward to having my usual breakkie at Shine Cafe whether its a saturday or sunday or could be both days "if i could" the..."

Weekend Appetite

"Stopped in here last Sunday for brunch and absolutely loved the setting and atmosphere, and all the pics of NZ people & memobilia..Really..."

Sally Malcolm

"I popped in here last Sat and WOW I was impressed.choose a lovely decadant Choclolate Fudge Brownie from the cabinet and it was superb!! limps of..."

Lynda

"I have been to Shine on a number of occasions and I really like it, it is cute and quirky. It is really hard to create a successful cafe where an..."

Yum O

"I am so pleased to have 'discovered' Shine this weekend. This is truly a home-style cafe with warm, friendly and efficient service. My eggs Benedict..."

Caffeinated Weka

"Absolutely Brilliant, Best Hot Chocolate I've ever tasted! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff are actually human, and treat you like..."

Glen Edwarrds

"Friendly and helpful staff, and mix of cabinet and classic brunch food makes Shine a delightful place to enjoy on a sunny day. I enjoy the..."

Tom

"Nice little tucked away Cafe, on the side street opposite Queensgate. Was rather busy, but enough room for a sitting for 3. Reasonable prices &..."

Brendon Gee

"Shine cafe is absolutely superb - 10/10!! The staff were all incredibly lovely, friendly, and helpful. The food was divine, and was delivered very..."

Michael Fauchelle

"Enjoyed my cooked breakfast, eggs with the lot. Cost of food gone up, so consider as a treat & best not to compare to photos taken 5 years ago. ..."

Lucy Devine

"Shine Cafe in Lower Hutt is lovely, friendly local cafe which evokes a community and food diversity friendly ambiance. Staff is super engaging and..."

Taylar W

"A fantastic Cafe with fantastic food, great coffee, helpful staff, and of course sunshine. Came here for a solo lunch and was greated with warm..."

Psyckers DO

"Lovely food, coffee and service ! Thanks team - my second visit here and will be back - quality food, freshly made is always..."

KG Kayaks

"Great food and coffee! Staff very friendly and..."

Vicky

"Love love this place! Lovely lady served us, we really wanted to tip but unfourtnately we had no cash at the time. The food was Ātaahua! The..."

Katie Spicer

"Very friendly waitress, good food and good price. We paid 20 dollars for the food that you can see in the pictures. Happy with this new discovery..."

virginia sotelo corbacho

"One of the best cafe in Lowerhutt. First of all the staff are awesome. The food was value worth. We had breakfast, hot choclate, dream..."

george jose

"Nothing better than than grabbing a quick coffee and snack and finding a little sauce too ! Love your..."

Bob The builder

"The waiters at Shine are the best and make the whole experience. The food is awesome and the coffee is always good..."

Kate Murray

"Foodvwas pretty good. Keto omelet was nice but a little pricey @ $28. Quick service and nice..."

amanda w

"Absolutely enjoyed the food & service, definitely coming..."

Minnie Lu

"Coffee and cheese scone $10.50. Not cheap anymore. Definitely a once in a blue moon luxury for the poor these days. Not Shines issue, they were fine..."

Si-Fi buckle

"Really friendly staff who looked after me well. A blimmin good milkshake served in a really cool glass as well. I think the last said her name was..."

Allan Buxton

"A quick stop for coffee. Cabinet food looked good with GF options. Didn't have time to check out the menu. Will be back soon to check it..."

Clinton Rich

"Great service very quick excellent food and..."

Norma Hudson

The Lido Cafe

"Fantastic new menu. Lots of vegetarian options. My meal was delicious. Will return..."

Jz

"Great location, especially loving the new look. I loved the food especially the fava bean hummus & eggs benedict. My go to coffee/food stop in..."

Māmā Eats

"We went here for a breakfast during our trip in Wellington. Lovely service and food. Love the egg bene with hash brown instead of normal casserole..."

Qun Xia

"Lovely spot for breakfast. I had the Mexican egg, which I really enjoyed. Although the egg was well done. Husband had the big breakfast, he was..."

Chelsea

"This is amazing cafe. It does not have the frizz but the food and service are truly top notch. I would thoroughly recommend this cafe. We will be..."

Ian De Terte

"Came in while in Wellington, and had breakfast. went for the standard bacon and eggs and nice to see eggs were scrambled and cooked just how i like..."

Steve Hall

"Best chips...crunchy on the outside and super soft insides...yummy! Chicken tenderloin was nice too...but those chips! My friend had the haloumi and..."

GlutenFreeFoodie

"Just popped in for a coffee. This place has such a chilled atmosphere. The windows make it ideal for people watching. Americano wasn't half bad, and..."

Crumpet King

"Went here for breakfast around 11am. The cafe offers a wide range in their brunch menu from coconut porridge to Caesar salad. I ordered a coconut..."

Couple Of Cheap Westies

"I really enjoyed the food at the Lido when I was there a couple of weeks ago. We were a large group of about 10 people and our meals all came out at..."

LucyGoosey

"In Wellington recently with friends, we went into The Lido Café after WoW. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, but we found a table for six without..."

Janine Last

"Great brunch at The Lido this morning. Really attentive service (note it was quiet when we got there), decent coffee and solid food. Yes, that sounds..."

RaeRae

"A lido, according to Wiki is an outdoor bathing area, but its also a small Island in Venice. Quite how the café got its name I’m not entirely..."

Duncan Galletly

"I love this place. A very friendly and comfortable cafe. I come here every visit I make to Wellington, at least once. A delicious menu with..."

Maree Guenole

"SUPERB!This place got everything covered.. Central location, the restaurant has big circular widows looking at the central libraries plus..."

Vogue Foodie

"Tried breakfast at The Lido on our first day in Wellington based on the large number of people eating here. It proved to be an excellent choice -..."

Onara

"I love the lido! I am NEVER disappointed. Brunch, lunch and dinner. All good! The menu changes with the season which is always a good sign. Have the..."

Chris Carabine

"Had my first brekky of the New Year at the Lido and it was as good as ever. Yummy omelette with very tasty fillings, great coffee and excellent..."

Philippa Lagan

"I really love this place - the food is excellent value and always well prepared and full of flavour. And the guys serving are so nice and..."

Andrea Vasili

"I went to The Lido Cafe for dinner on Saturday night and had the tender loins it was to die for! My waiter's name was Jordan and he was very..."

Julz

"Love going to Lido especially on weekends, as they have free live music..great idea guys! Love the coffee and location...and of course the music...."

Vids

"We have dined at Lido for many, many years now - mostly for breakfast and brunch, and have found it consistently excellent in its food, service,..."

Phil Kerslake

"Having read the last unbalanced, unhinged review I feel I have to give, my hopefully more educated and reasonable opinion of the Lido.The Lido..."

Dave

"Stumbled across Cafe Lido on a windy Friday night in Wellington. We were down there for WOW & the place was pretty busy. We were lucky to get a table..."

Food Dilemma

"Cafê Lido is one of those go to places where you can get something good any time of day. The staff are nice, the menu is diverse (staples plus a few..."

Kai Luv

"Nice little cafe / restaurant. Has a good location and really friendly staff. They do combination of German / french cuisine. Plates are a fairly..."

Zdenek Matas

"An old favourite and have been eating here since the 1980s. The Lido is likely one of Wellington's first real 'cafes' with more than fried eggs on..."

Graeme Wooller

"Awesome restaurant! We had a dinner there and it was lovely! Great wine selection and beautiful food. The staff was really friendly and knew the menu..."

Celina Tu

"Fantastic re-boot for a stodgy and unwelcoming “institution”. Thank God for all the light that now pours in through the café’s excellent..."

J.G. Seabrook

"The Lido for brunch came highly recommended and while the food (Avocado on toast with haloumi) was OK, it was the service I enjoyed the most. Very..."

Morgan Williams

"I've been going to The Lido for over 20 yrs and i still love it. There's a reason it's been around for so long, which is that it does what it does..."

Lady Lemon

"Such a good breakfast spot. Great service, good atmosphere and fantastic menu. I had the vegan gluten free breakfast tacos and they were great. I am..."

Beth Mackintosh

"Lido is consistently one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. The coffee and food are delicious (and it certainly helps that they have a well rounded..."

Alexia Kealey

"Really cute atmosphere and staff are lovely. Portions sizes are generous! Some vegan options and lots of gluten free options. I'll definitely be..."

Hallie Goodman

"Wow! Beautiful meal here tonight. We've been coming here for years....it's got better and better. We love the Tapas menu. Its the new way of..."

Mariana Andrews

"This was the culinary highlight of my trip to Wellington! Food was fresh and so so delicious, staff was really friendly and the prices are fine as..."

Anne Victoria

"My 'soup of the day' place. 11.50$ for a delicious veggie soup, you can ask for a whole grain bread to be served with it. Plenty of yummy salads as..."

Leia L

"Fantastic menu and pleasant staff, recommended, we'll visit..."

G Jones (GJ)

"Absolutely delightful. My favourite is the kedgeree. But just coffee and cake is wonderful..."

Peter Kelly

"Food was nice, service was nice but could go to better place to drink..."

Kiwibird_

"Awesome food, the bratwurst and brussel sprouts were exceptional. Parsnip chips were nice but not quite as good, I would have preferred that dish..."

james lochead-macmillan

"Excellent, delicious food and a great selection of Mediterranean style dishes. Relaxed, informal vibe and pleasant staff. Party of 5 foodie adults..."

Kevin Tso

"Food is excellent and consistent. The coffee has declined a little from a year..."

Andrew Matangi

Loretta

82/100 (2165 ratings)

Sandy's Lemon Meringue Pie

Woodfired Cherry Tarragon Buffalo Mozzarella

Cappuccino

Waffles

Beef

Pappardelle Asparagus

Latte Macchiato

Chocolate Salted Peanut

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ate here for a weekday breakfast. Menu has a good selection of items at different price points. Breakfast scone very reasonable for..."

Littlemiss

"Been there for a Sunday late brunch, the food was AMAZING. We had salmon, croque Madame, eggs on toast and we shared a potato and pesto pizza. The..."

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"Came here for lunch on a week day - Very spacious cafe with a good variety of lunch choices. We had pulled pork and chicken sandwiches- they were..."

Anna Griffin

"Love the cheese scones! Attentive and friendly service. Wish they were open Monday’s, which is more about me wanting to have the option to dine..."

Ruth Young

"Came here for lunch and got the charred eggplant salad. This was so good! Simple flavours but everything put together made it flavourful and..."

SpoonMe

"Went here with family, we all enjoyed our dishes immensely. I had the lamb skewers with eggplant tho it was smallish and wish I’d ordered a side as..."

Francesbutler64

"I had read the reviews so was wanting to try this pl for ages. Went here for lunch today and it was fantastic. I was very surprised by the portions..."

Sei

"Absolute favorite brunch spot in Wellington! The menu is so quirky and delicious. My partner and I come here all the time, yet are always able to try..."

Anna.Hooper

"Loved the salads, very generous portions. One of my best spots in Wellington. We came here twice within a week, the second experience was..."

Seo

"Amazing ever changing menu only surpassed by the quality and presentation of the food. Great service to boot. Now flagged as a favourite for the..."

Steve Bird

"I’ve yet to see an Asian Fusion dessert menu that makes me stay on for desserts, so after a fabulous dinner elsewhere, we strolled along to..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Ordered the mushroom pizza here and it was sooo good!! Great service and ambience. Ordered the carrot cake for dessert which wasn’t too bad...."

Grace Mascarenhas

"Great place and great service. The food is also quite characteristic and tastes unique and good at the same time. I usually have the Freekeh which..."

Thom Mayne

"This place is so beautiful and the menu so extensive and unique! I had the chicken soup with fresh bread and it was delicious as well as the banana..."

Lizzie

"A real lovely place with a great team working to keep everything flowing! My sister and I shared the Pomegranate Bread / Chicken Pizza / Beef..."

Heather Ngamanu

"Great service and very attentative staff. Food, breads and coffee were really good but took over an hour to arrive. The place is really busy so be..."

Mell Lee

"4 words Good food great service. Had the banana cake. It was great. Also tried out the waffles with bacon. It was amazing. The flavors went about..."

Evan Thomas

"Love this place. Lots of carefully thought out salads, pizzas etc and the best roast chicken in Wellington. Love that the meat is all free range and..."

Hadley Fierlinger

"Everything about the Loretto is divine. Divine food, divine ambiance etc etc. I had the bircher muesli with poached quince and what can I say but it..."

Megha Dogra

"My favorites here are the woodfire pizzas and the cheesecakes. The pizzas might take a while but definitely worth the wait. The space itself is also..."

Bea Nguyen

"Highly recommend this place. The food was awesome! I do love the fennel pizza. And also all those dessert are super tasty. Definitely will visit..."

Xiaofan Zhou

"I came here as I was walking past looking for somewhere with some good cabinet sweets for afternoon tea at a friend's place. Bought Portuguese egg..."

Jasveen Kaur

"Great service, great food, what more can I say other than I will definitely be visiting again !! Once we placed our order it didn't take long before..."

Linlin

"A group of 4 of us arrived at just after 5 on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Staff were super attentive and helpful when it came to..."

Hannah Eaton

"Loretta is a well oiled machine. The staff are on the ball from the minute you set foot inside the large and bustling establishment; the maitre'd..."

Siobhan

"Went for dinner last night, got a table straight away, the staff were warm and friendly. The food was slightly disappointing it was overly seasoned..."

Angela Osborne

"Nice food and plenty of space so it's almost always possible to get a table. Food is a little expensive but generally worth it. The pizzas are my..."

Harry Chapman

"Had saturday breakfast and was very pleasantly surprised to see they have REAL bread! As in Scandinavian style rye bread, freshly baked. And they..."

Julia TVM

"This is my new favourite pizza place in Wellington. I orderes their mushroom pizza and it was amazing. My friend ordered their pasta and it was also..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Beautiful room, great staff, talented kitchen. We've been here 3 times over the last half year - brunch, lunch, and dinner -- and the kitchen has..."

Jade M.

"Bacon and banana are an amazing pair but why banana when Loretta can strawberries???? I still remember that day when I question the possibility of..."

Nitia Sari

"I have been a regular customer at Loretta since it opened and I visit at least once or twice a month. Loretta's reputation for the highest quality of..."

Vivienne Bedford

"Just wow...from the service that is exceptional to the food that you cannot fault. What an incredible establishment. The design and decoration is..."

Rebecca

"I've had the fritters and the soup from here and they were both amazing! Wholesome food that's filling and nutritious. The bread that was served with..."

EsmeEats

"I have been to Loretta's a few times now and it's always busy so they must be doing something right. Today I had the sweet toast is which is..."

Rebecca MacDonald

"Lovely atmosphere with a good mix of people. Service was efficient and the meal was light and refreshing. The coconut and melon tea is simply..."

Zainab

"I was blown away by this place! I have been hearing good things about Loretta from my workmates, so when my friend from Auckland visited Wellington,..."

Gerhard Joseph

"Team lunch. First visit here. Nice decor. There is a table by the entrance with all the cakes/deserts on it. They looked epic!The menu has..."

Sean P E Fleming

"This is one I will be coming back to time after time until I wade through the entire menu! It will take a while as I'm going to have to keep flying..."

DL

"Service was ok. Very busy day with mothers day. Meals were really good however a little pricey. I had the pie which wasn't bad but cant say i would..."

Greg Holland

"My love for Loretta borders on obsessional. This place is huge so even in peak dining hours it's easy to be seated. The staff were so welcoming and..."

A

"Fresh and tasty food with an ever changing menu.The interior is all blonde wood and smooth surfaces - very Scandinavian in..."

Philip Reeve

"Definitely a good experince!My Husband and I went there for a dinner and we wait a little bit for the table but then the service was super fast and..."

Elena Elisewin

"Came here for brunch & had been told the coconut yoghurt was a must try. Definitely agree. Had the waffles with bacon + coconut yoghurt and it was..."

Michele

"LOVE LOVE LOVE LORETTA! Always my go to place when i head out into wellington city!I am always impressed with the food.In fact I am..."

Scarlett Nightingale

"Nice place, good service. Really fresh dish, good advice to try it. The menu have healthy options. I would like to visit it again. The carrot..."

Loly

"I tend to shy away from places that get loads of attention as they often don't live up to the hype but Loretta stands out as a place that not only..."

Auckland Food Tours

"Came here today and loved it! Very cool industrial look. Interesting variety in food and lovely staff. I had the granola with Greek Yougurt instead..."

Georgia Keir

"Absolutely lovely atmosphere to be in even when it's really busy. Great light and also comfortable. The staff are really nice the service is great...."

Lucy Wills

"Went to Loretta this evening for a staff function and I have to say I was very impressed. I love restaurants that place an emphasis on healthy..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Absolutely love this place! Their pizza is really good, I recommend the chicken or the artichoke pizza. Service is good, decor is great and venue is..."

Miss K

"Pearl lustre walls, exposed concrete pillars, polished concrete floors, gentle pine furniture, Scandinavian/industrial, clean and..."

Duncan Galletly

"Went to Loretta two days in a row a few weeks ago. Once for Lunch and the next day for Brunch. What I love the most is the vast range of..."

Sarah Reynolds

"Wow! I had heard fantastic things about Loretta and I was not disappointed. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual Saturday lunch and were lucky to..."

Kat Dugdale

"I got the sweet toastie and it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was absolutely delicious!! And for 13.50 I almost couldn't finish is..."

Lorna

"Great experience all round! Unique wood and neutral Nordic decor sets the scene for incredible food and good service. Friendly quick and relaxed..."

David Palfreyman

"I love the Scandi-influenced interior, its light brown wooden tables and white paint gives the place a light and appealing feel.I have to..."

Mind The Crumbs

"Great food, service and atmosphere! Quality wholesome foods :) One of my favourite places to eat in Wellington! I recommend the eggs or waffles for..."

Davo & Sarah

"I had a great experience few days ago, my food was yummy and the waitress was so nice and friendly. They take care of all the details of the..."

Chris Vera

"Came in for dessert last night! Had the vegan raspberry chocolate cake which was really yummy! Staff were friendly and efficient. Menu looks amazing..."

Mueslilo

"Sister cafe to the famous and ever-so-popular Floriditas, Loretta is less than a block away and also on Cuba Street. Occupying a much larger store..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I've been to Loretta twice for brunch and blown away both times. Their breakfast rice is outstanding. Really good service, nice coffee, varied good..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Popped in for an early breakfast while visiting Wellington. Gorgeous interior, a little scandy/industrial. Welcoming friendly staff. Strong smooth..."

Lara Wills

"We have been recommended to Loretta by several friends. What a gorgeous but quirky restaurant. The decor and service were outstanding. The menu is..."

Adriennenz

"Had the soup today for lunch. Was really nice and relatively healthy. Love the decor and layout of the cafe, really nice place to eat over all...."

I Love Food

"We went as a group of 11 people on a busy Saturday morning. It didn't feel rushed and while we were busy they made sure that we had enough water and..."

Jenjaroo

"What to say about Loretta? The decor is modern and clean and very woody!! The dining space is pretty big but the staff are attentive and always on..."

Chris Carabine

"Good wholesome food treated and offered right - and our group left replete and refreshed ... and satisfied on just about all fronts. Additional staff..."

Bos

"I chose to go to Lorettas today for my birthday lunch with my 5 yr old and husband. It was really busy when we entered and I couldn't see any spare..."

Cassandra Corbett

"Love Lorettas! I love the changing menu with its consistent abundance of fresh seasonal vegetables, the simple but stylish atmosphere, the..."

Maya Arrow

"This cafe is easy to miss on first visit - tucked away next to Slowboat on Cuba St, with no prominent sign outside. However, inside its hard to..."

Eleanor Hay

"I REALLY want to like this place, but it's proving a challenge. The menu is fabulous - it's innovative and different and there are some great..."

Anna Garland

"We went for an unexpected meal here last Thursday. We were just walking past and read the menu. Loved it! The service was friendly and..."

Liz G

"I had my birthday dinner at Loretta last Friday night. It was excellent! Great food, lovely service and nice atmosphere. My partner and I..."

Ruth M

"Great brunch! Really quick service. Was busy on Sunday mid morning and were seated straight away with no booking. Food was really great,..."

Lucy O'Donovan

"I visited Loretta for dinner with family recently and thoroughly enjoyed a dining experience! I found the food to be absolutely delicious and..."

William Patterson

"It's been a few years since I've visited Wellington, and I'm glad this restaurant is still around. I had fond memories of dining here last time..."

Edgar Liu

"Ordered several small plates for sharing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. So much finesse in the dishes! The fennel and radish salad..."

Clara

"Greeted with a smile on arrival, and promptly shown to a table. Friendly staff, with prompt water replacement when bottle nearly finished! Waffles..."

Colin MacPhee

"Astonishing development! Loretta is the first restaurant we’ve ever been to (and we’ve asked the question of at least a hundred) which has said..."

Hamish Pringle

"Good atmosphere for a Monday night, but I imagine it would be jumping by the end of the week. The food was fabulous and so flavoursome. The fig salad..."

Mary-Louise O'Brien

"Great mushrooms on toast, lots of tables inside and quite packed as well. Service pretty..."

Peony Yang

"Wonderful dinner experience. The menu is full of yummy fresh seasonable produce and quality protein. The portion is generous for sharing and the..."

Royal Reed

"Such unique food but they pull it off —peaches on pizza, bubbly wine on tap, fenugreek cheese, and the best pate I’ve had in years. The server..."

Alice Twitchell

Panhead Tory Street

Mixed Vegetarian Platter

Fish & Chips

Reuben Sandwich

Panhead American Pale Ale

Irish Potatoe Stout

Loaded fries

Double Beef Double Cheeseburger

Panhead Rat Rod Hazy IPA

Pulled Brisket Croquette

Wheelchair Accessible

"Place is outstanding, has cool ornaments and great atmosphere, food was amazing,pork was right on the money, staff are more then happy to help if you..."

david mayall

"I’ve been drinking Panhead Sandman and Rat Rod Hazy IPAs all over NZ for the past 3 weeks, so it was fun to go to the Wellington brewery. It was..."

Marsha Russell

"Great atmosphere, awesome food, amazing beer, friendly helpful staff, what else do you need? Highly recommend the craft beers available...."

Albie Lisala

"Good location, good beer. Love to come back on a sunny day but was nice with an indoor fireplace..."

Matt Weldon-Smith

"There's a good selection of beers; obviously there's the Panhead stuff you'd expect, but also some small batch stuff that's pretty good. I highly..."

James Coleman

"Yet another good start to our Wellington on a plate quest. Panhead Tory delivered not only fantastic food but a convivial atmosphere. Tried a the..."

Fraser Kitt

"Awesome beer, with awesome people. The ambience is pretty much what you get at any other craft brewery. As long as the beer is good, they will draw..."

Klaus

"Busy on a Tues with Quiz Night. Had to sit outside. Therefore kinda sandflyish and mozzies. They put the heaters on which helped with the cold. Beer..."

Deborah Hughes

"Panhead has been my favorite brand of craft beer in New Zealand and Super Charger and Hazy IPA after 2021 are always my first..."

Liam Wang

"Came in for a coffee, stayed for a beer. I'm a big fan of Panhead and it was nice to try a couple of their session brews which aren't available in my..."

Morgan Williams

"The WOAP was very good. The spring rolls weren't my first choice but the popcorn chicken was sold out. The food was..."

Skitter The Flying Squirrel!

"Pulled pork loaded fries were..."

Jeremy Tozer

"Good beer and food experience when in Welly. Tasters are available. Prices are high, but so is..."

Peter L.

"Amazing ambiance, they have a very easy way of ordering and paying for food and drinks from your table. The nachos were amazing and went down a treat..."

Mariella Lansi

"Great place, warm and cosy with fantastic beers and assorted beverage options. Cool decor and equally cool staff, highly..."

Artie Ward

"Cool place, great food, nice drinks..."

Mahnaz

"Visited on a Tuesday 'Quiz Night' .. actually having fish 'n chips .. being invited by a local quiz group .. so much fun and laughter .. even..."

Martin Kutsch

Simmer

Poached Eggs on Toast

Creamy Mushrooms on Toast

Cinnamon Sugar Donut N Cappuccino

Pizza from Cabinet

Latte

OMG and Thai Beef Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Chanced upon this place as it was near our Airbnb at the Glenside estate. Had the OMG! ($29,breakfast platter) and breakfast bite ($7) and they are..."

ZY

"One of the few cafes in the area, the food taste fine and the outside area is great on a nice sunny day, but the price is on average 25% higher than..."

Cabnolen Moon

"☕️ Flat White - the milk foam is exquisite and thick, which meet my expectations ☕️ Iced Coffee - it is kinda plain and the topping whipped..."

Hanajan

"We had breakfast today at Simmer Cafe. The best hot chocolate I ever had. Pulled pork burger, chicken panini and eggs Benedict smoked salmon are..."

Elienor Espeleta

"Great food and coffee. Excellent..."

Tisha Klein

"Really enjoyed our breakfast here. It was super packed but the staff were friendly and had great banter. Coffee was yum and the food was well above..."

Kas Spence

"The coffee is fabulous. Lovely breakfasts here..."

Shane Wood

"Their food is full of flavour! I didn’t expect that a small cafe in a suburb would be my preferred place for Thai food. They have one Thai option,..."

Lance Mosher

"Food and coffee is great and the cinnamon buns are my favourite. Downfall is that I find the staff aren’t the friendliest or well mannered, the guy..."

Maddy Whitehead

"Such Amazing Food and Superb Coffee with Friendly Staff!..."

Rowena Talia’uli

"This is a great local cafe - opens early has a nice relaxed vibe - solid food and helpful staff. Havana brand..."

Adventure Girl

"Fabulous brunch visit - our drinks and food were all delivered very quickly, even during a busy Saturday brunch service. Fabulous French toast! ..."

Sophie Rattanong

"My regular cafe that I have been going to for years! They know my order when I walk through the door and are super friendly. Yummy food too! We..."

Krishnie Mahendran Mathuranthakan

"We went to Wellington to buy a car. The cafe was recommended by the seller. Awesome coffee and Bacon & Eggs. Highly recommend...."

Tom Rusher

"Wide enjoyable selection of menu and cabinet food. The fish and salad was lovely. Coffee really nice. Just needs cream/yoghurt offered with..."

Shirley Wilson

Chocolate Frog Cafe

Bacon and Avocado Bagel

Corn Fritters with Halloumi

Chocolate Frog Breakfast

Keto Benny

Eggs Welly Sirloin Steak with Poached Eggs Spinach on Smashed Potato & Hollandaise

Mushroom and Bacon on Toast

Toasts

Gluten Free Chocolate Mousse Cake

Cakes

Caesar Salad with Fries and Banoffee Cheesecake

Avocado Smash with Poached Egg Small Serving

Tomato and Basil Soup of the Day

Baked Cheesecake

Date Scones

Steak Sandwich and Fries

Mushroom Pop-Up Stack

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Great busy little cafe with classic nz cafe..."

Hannah

"Best place in Miramar to have a coffee or light lunch, staff are friendly and dutiful. Absolutely love their pancakes and smoothies I'd thoroughly..."

Leahjane19953

"Have been here a few times and food has always been good and flavoursome usually quite busy but fast service and not a long wait time for..."

Jordan

"I've been here a couple times and the food has always been good. Better than that is the service. The staff here are always friendly and today - on a..."

Vanisha Patel

"This is one of my favorite cafés in Wellington. Only down side is it can be very busy, buy that's because it's really good! :-) Generous serving..."

Nicole

"Constantly great food. We just ordered a Chocolate Frog Milkshake and a Fruit Smoothie, but the food in the past has been tasty and well priced. Our..."

Sally

Duncan Galletly

"I was in Miramar and stopped in to The Chocolate Frog Cafe for something warm yet quick to eat. After looking over their menu, I decided to try their..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Looking for a nice place for brunch with a friend or two? Look no further than here. The food was impressive, great selection and perfectly..."

Ness Miller

"The Chocolate Frog has been in Miramar for years. It is consistently great and has a wide variety of food to suit all tastes including my favourite,..."

Ian Apperley

"Fast service. Great food kids. Great kids menu. Food consistently great.Play area with seating for parents to eat at.Covered..."

Brenda W

"Amazing all round, truly without doubt the best cafe i have ever been to. #my new favorite place to eat..."

Laurence Churchman

"Chocolate Frog is in Miramar. It's not the same place as Chocolate Fish in Shelley Bay. This review is with regard to Chocolate Frog Cafe at Palmer's..."

Julia Mc

"I love the Chocolate Frog Cafe! They do beautiful, home made food that is packed full of flavor and great portion sizes. I highly recommend this..."

Debbie Tauvae

"The food tastes good. The chicken caesar always reliable lunch. The dining area can be cold in winter and overly hot in..."

Brenda Wallace

"Updated 01/06/2023 So good I had to come back for their Scones, Keto Benny, and their Caramelised Onion & Cheese Toastie. This time, I had the..."

Eileen Lui

"Have loved the 2x meals we have had here, Food is great and service is second to none. Great that they have keto meals on the..."

Haisini Parata

"Ordered the Corn Fritters with Halloumi at opening time on a Friday morning. Three thick corn fritters were a good portion size. Topped with two..."

Emily

"Really enjoyed the soup but the pasta was too saucy. The coffee was great though..."

Yaroslava Podporina

"Always busy & good quality food. They made extra effort to cater for my Celiac..."

carol parkinson

"Fantastic experience for lunch today. The place was packed but the waitress was extremely onto it clearing a space for us. Food came out quick and..."

Maddy TB

"The food here was great. The Eggs Benedict we're very tasty, and the beef mince was fantastic. They also have great desserts and coffees, plenty..."

Daniel Perez

"Busy Sunday lunchtime. Very tasty creamy garlic mushrooms and bacon on ciabatta. No water bottles but there were plastic cups and a water tap, so..."

Charmaine Seccombe

"Delicious, amazing food. Exactly what you want even if you couldn't imagine it. Coffee is fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed without being boring...."

Sam Wilmer-Provan

"I usually come here for brunch and lunch. The parking lot is spacious, making it very convenient to park, which I really like. It's difficult to find..."

Wonmok Choi

"Really nice cafe.. The chocolate cake was yumm.. I had the soup of the day which was pumpkin n was delicious 😋..The service was quick even though..."

joseena joy

"Bit of a regular at this place for meetings. Their hot chocolates are fantastic. Don’t often dine here, but used our entertainment book recently ..."

Key Man

"Great variety of beautiful tasty soup. Smoke fish Kedgeree (also a special this week) was awesome and filling. Friendly, helpful staff...."

Billie Marshall

"Awesome cafe, super busy when I went but there was hardly a wait for food. Burger was delicious and came with loads of fries well worth it! Despite..."

hunter nicholls

"Set in Palmers Garden Centre, the Chocolate Frog Cafe is an idyllic setting, convincing me that every garden Centre should have a cafe - or vice..."

Mitchell Bidois

"The staff are very friendly, we didn't have to wait long for our brunch, even though it was very busy. Lovely looking out at the..."

Kathryn Algar

"I really like the food and the staff are very friendly and helpful and I really like the chairs here a photo of one Chair and the writing on than we..."

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RJ Thorne

Austin

Yusuke Ando

Johann Go

Natalie Cummings

Paul Collins

Cruz Johnson

Colette

Coffee&Cake

shelley malcolm berry

Megan M.

Alejandro Ramos Cardoso

K K

Dave Marshall

Sofi Rosales

Jonathan Woolley

Jason Zhang

Leia L

Justin Hoenke

Roary

Psyckers DO

Stephen Kemp

Frantz Billig

Liz Finnie

Shiney Mammen

Anna Jackson

Stephen Harrison

Sheryl

Amosa Tolo

Rochelle Dalziel

Alex Ishikawa

DebHead

Rochelle Dalziel

Jane Chapman

Glenda Phillips

Judy Liddell

Andrew Peters

Chelsea Scott

Linbin Wang

Mike Webber

NZKnitter

Richard Adgo

Tim Cook

Jodine Waghorn

Robin Lennox

Jared Wood

Lisa Van Den Heuij

Bradley Collins (Shazamamaman)

Sean Duggan

Chris Wikaira

Anna.Hooper

Janice Seo

Kiwi FIFO Chef

Maggie Wang

Reece Benson

Keith Thomas

Isaac Boyle