TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Scorch-o-rama

80/100 (3499 ratings)

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"Decided to visit Scorching Bay and get some grub @scorchoramacafe. A hidden gem loved by locals in Wellington, they serve coffee, tea, milkshakes,..."

Veeral Patel

"Love the location! You can enjoy great food with a nice view of scorching bay. The seafood chowder was large and full of seafood. It was still a bit..."

The Poor Foodie

"After reading all the bad reviews we still decided to dine here, Father’s Day breakfast, 10am and were very busy, the chowder was delicious the..."

Dotty Iorangi

"Love it! Love the view love the location. Beautiful coffee and delicious food. Staff are very friendly as well. Definitely would come back next time..."

FoodiesTable

"Nice place with amazing views. Orders Fish and chips (Fush and Chups). Liked the two sauces along with the dish. Generous fish and chips serving...."

Sid

"Amazing serving size on the eggs bene. Everything was on point. My only issue was the hollandaise sauce was a bit too average. Could have been..."

Joseph Drodroveivali

"Dropped in here for a couple of takeaway coffees and an ice cream on a busy afternoon. The service was friendly and casual, which matched the laid..."

Kiwi FIFO Chef

"Friendly service/ table for 9/ all orders arrived within 20 mins/ Le toast great, compote balanced out the sweetness of the toast/ ding dong eggs..."

Isaac Tuiala

"It’s a stunning place on a stunning day! The interior is absolutely stunning! The service is excellent and the staff were super friendly...."

Sheryl

"Headed straight here for Sunday lunch. So popular and busy but they found space for party of four. Very nice Salmon bagel and one finds they are..."

Peter

"it is a great place, food , drinks and services are amazing. I used to go there , especially when I want to invite friends from inside New Zealand or..."

Ferial Abdulhameed

"Another great meal here. Love the menu with easy to find gluten free or vegan options. Reasonable price almost fine dining really. Service is ok but..."

Roisin King

"Absolutely loved coming here, only been here a few times but would definitely recommend their lime thick shakes!! Staff are extremely friendly but it..."

LoverofFood

"Great location! on a nice day you can sit right next to the beach, if you find a table. Very busy and very good food. I love the Rama-lama-ding-dong..."

Oliver Dambeck

"We loved the atmosphere with its fanboy comic book covers to R2 D2 keyrings to GOT toilet. Laid back. Amazing location and food was rated 4-5 in our..."

Mei

"My cousin and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here in the outer seating area of the restaurant overlooking the sea. Despite being rather busy the service..."

Megha Dogra

"The food is fantastic. However, the service was average. For example, it took about 15 minutes for the staff to clear our plates away. We also change..."

Ian De Terte

"Everything was great! Thanks for nice food and the scenic views from the cafe. Worth a visit!..."

Josh Bhullar

"Food was average. Customer service was really good and great coffee! Really nice right by the beach. We ordered the smashed avocado, large bowl of..."

Sharon Harvey

"I love this spot. Possibly the best outside seating cafe I have been too. (Even in the wind when you lose a bit of milk froth to the elements) My..."

Fern

"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington! Beautiful views and beautiful food. BLT and fish n chips are a personal fave of mine. They also have a cute..."

Greer Whiting

"Very prompt service and super friendly staff, we went here for lunch on a quiet day and weren't disappointed. This place is an a stunning location..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"Lovely cafe, wonderful service. Happily arranged for a menu item to be made vegan for my partner. Best meal and coffee I've had in a while...."

Matt Knott

"Can't beat the location. Good food and coffee but in my opinion not to the standard of previous cafe in the same spot. Good to have kids menu but..."

Eating My Way Around

"It doesn't get much better than fish and chips on the beach 🌊 we sat outside and the waiters had to run across the road each time to bring meals..."

Jonathan Quirk

"Been here a few times! So busy when it's nice weather, and I understand the strain when people seat themselves. But you do a great job guys, all the..."

Vikie Snyder

"Food was delicious and the place is really photogenic for those instagram foodies. Chicken option is halal as well. However, the line was really..."

Hanna

"So we decided to go to Scorch o Rama and without even making it to a table after 30 min due to very poor organisation and staff management I even got..."

Thomas Zadimas

"Even during the week on a cold day this place is busy! The staff were really accommodating, letting us move from outside to inside even with a..."

Jenjaroo

"Lovely cafe! Been here a few times and service has been great every time! Lovely setup, and nice being able to sit across the road by the water! Ben..."

Susan Roxanne

"Nice little spot for a brunch/lunch spot. Lovely in the sun. The staff a very friendly and extremely accommodating. Good food and coffee, would..."

Lisa Whyte

"5* food and service as always. Never disappointed! We had food from the daily specials (fish n chips, filo pie and chicken salad), beautifully fresh..."

Carlie Foster

"Dropped in for lunch on our way to Scorching Bay. I had the Carbonara special, Kathryn had the BBQ Chicken wrap special and Master Eight the Hot..."

Dan Capper

"Really nice yet quirky cafe. Great place to go if you're visiting Wellington! The art and look of the place inside and out is very cool. Love sitting..."

I Love Food

"Had been meaning to try this place out for a while and I'm glad I finally did! Friendly service and such a nice relaxed vibe with a view of the sea...."

Bella Ashton

"Great restaurant - the staff are so nice and friendly, and they have a good choice of food, not to mention a delectable range of good old fashioned..."

Kai Luv

"Never fails to please with Scorch o Rama with excellent service and very friendly staff to guide your hungry needs. The cafe is filled with comic..."

Louis

"service ok but waiting time on food is more than 45min just for a fish on toast and 30min waiting on coffee . Everything was ok just the waiting time..."

Jack

"I love this place. In a recent visit from Australia, I went twice, with my mum and sister. both times the food and service were excellent. Try..."

Gillian Kroppertel

"We had the most wonderful brunch there. The service was friendly and knowledgeable, we had a great view of Scorching Bay from our table and the food..."

Katherine MacGregor

"Went here with my boyfriend. We were a little shocked by the price so we decided to share a meal. The chef was amazing and plated it on two plates..."

Leanne Smith

"My sister and I were at Scorchorama on Monday 18th October - I had the BLAT with fries and aioli and she had the sugared cinnamon toast (gluten..."

Jo

"Keith and his crew offer a great friendly atmosphere. They really look after the locals and the barista makes pretty decent..."

Richard C

"First time here and we will be back. Really good, quick, cheerful, amusing service. Fish and chips were great (dressing on salad a bit oily, but..."

Maree

"Just wanted to advise of the outstanding service and food at Scorch O Rama. The garlic and chili prawns are to die for, have also tried numerous..."

Debra Crawford

"My family and I go to Scorchorama a lot, and I have to say we just love it! It's hard to find somewhere 'cool' but family friendly. And these guys..."

Allison Henry

"24th May 2013Went for the first time to this lovely cafe with an awesome outlook. I had fish fillets on french bread with homemade tomato..."

Debra Crawford

"This spot is fantastic, million dollar views in all weather so one would expect to pay for that world class experience and that's before one has..."

Kim New

"I have been here for 3 occasions in the last 2 months for different occasions, and can I say each experience was excellent. The last one was for my..."

Bill Blaikie

"Had an early lunch there today with the husband and 3 year old. The location is excellent, and it was a beautiful Wellington day to boot...."

Sina Tupou

"Great restaurant - the staff are so nice and friendly, and they have a good choice of food. And what a..."

Maarie

"It had to be good, as had eaten at Logan Brown the night before for Dinner and was still buzzing with that. Great spot and lovely staff. Wherever..."

Kevin Breedveld

"Went here for lunch, it was extremely busy and very chaotic at the counter. We sat outside and it took a long time to place our order as there was a..."

Amber Tam

"Me and my wife really enjoy taking a walk here on a sunny day for the spectacular views. The menu has a bit less option compared to when they first..."

Eleanore Rogers

"I love this cafe. Great food, fantastic staff and such a cool quirky vibe. Everyone else might like to go for the view but Id rather stay inside with..."

Jess

"I've been a few times now and think it's great. Yes it doesn't have the vibe of CF but the staff are friendly and really helpful and the food is..."

Georgiana Lowe

"Have been twice this winter and both times have been great. Staff have rushed to get a highchair each visit and set it up for us. Highchair was..."

K

"I agree, it's not the Choc fish so don't compare it. I have eaten there twice now & both times the food was delicious & the staff friendly..."

Jen C

"went to the new cafe to try it out and it did not disappoint. totally fantastic. i think people should stop comparing it to the chocolate fish and..."

John B

"Called in for a late afternoon lunch on a sunny day and were not disappointed. Very relaxed atmosphere and just what we needed on a warm summers..."

Merv

"Keith and the team are always welcoming and the food is..."

Al Jackson

"It was a beautiful sunny day in Karaka Bay. Enjoyed the spot on the beach side deck. Service was great;.waiting staff crossing the road to get food..."

R A-Yee

"We had a delicious breakfast at this lovely restaurant across from Scorching Bay. I had the pancakes with berry compote and banana. It was very..."

Christina F.

"A great escape from the city, on a good sunny day, even on a gloomy day. With unbeatable views, you can't go wrong with this venue. It accommodates..."

L Kun

"Generous portions. Well thought out menu (full of dad jokes), and skilled chefs. They're pricey but I think that's because you're paying for the..."

Brenda Wallace

"It's a good place next to the beach and awesome customer service with friendly staff l. Highly..."

Kavinda Wijesundara

"Best coffee I’ve ever had. Hands-down. Entertaining atmosphere With nostalgic movie references. We enjoyed the puns hidden in the menu and the..."

Paulina Padilla

"Lovely brunch place with very nice view on the water. Staff was very nice and friendly, and suggested various places to visit in the Wellington area...."

Romy Labranche

"What a beauty. Decorated with all things comic book and superheroes. Stunning views of the Cook Strait, watching the ferry’s go by and the seagulls..."

Lorene Bannon

"Gets very busy beyond 9:30am. Food is gorgeous. Great little café in a cool spot. There is parking but it is limited (and most customers do drive..."

Marissa Carter

"What a unique place to eat! Glad we ate here the food was excellent. We got the special and really enjoyed it. They had a fantastic tea selection..."

Jessica Heck

"Perfect place to have breakfast if you are in Miramar area on a sunny day. We were lucky to sit outside, no wind, wonderful bay views, and quick..."

Jack & Nat happy in NZ

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Great view. Most of all….great personalities running the joint. If I was a local I’d come here every..."

Jessica Soppitt

"One of Wellington's iconic cafés. Situated on a beautiful sandy harbour beach and with memorabilia of old PS and Nintendo games, comics and movies..."

Byron Elvey

"Food is good very consistent, and coffee is pretty good as well. Staff are..."

Lani

"Nice view. Food a little bit expensive but good size of meal. Good service..."

LI XU

"Had a lovely late Sunday dunch. Great friendly staff and yummy food and drinks. Open later than most. Thankfully! Wish it was open for Sunday..."

A Bahrij

Midnight Espresso Bar

79/100 (2407 ratings)

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"Very cheap coffee , only $3.5 for latte , flat white , cappuccino. Good..."

Tian Sweetly

"I LOVE how there are soo many vegan/veggie options! The space is eclectic and the food is diverse and pretty decent portion wise. I wish it was a..."

Ronia Ibrahim

"I ordered a massif cheese scone which was good value for money. That along with the passionfruit smoothie was a great brunch, and the place is..."

Helga Wilson

"This is favourite breakfast place in Cuba street. I love the environment and quite like those setup. There are old game tables where you can play as..."

Diksha Gaur

"Very friendly staff and the ambiance is very welcoming.They have a good range of food available and my daughter loves this place as there is a..."

Tim 51

"One of the best places up Cuba to usually hide from the high winds or rain. Incredibly friendly staff, great coffee and open late. Win, win,..."

Cody Dunstan-Brown

"Great staff, welcoming and know what they are doing. Super affordable coffee just 3.50! Cakes and slices are great too. Lunch or snack spot. Open..."

Ryan

"Situated on Cuba Street and has a hipster vibe. The coffee is silky, strong and a perfect temperature. I also tried the hot blackcurrent and this..."

Lisa Yang

"Gluten free french toast was absolutely delicious 💞 Friendly staff, cool vibe, and great fried spuds too 😍 Very nice to see good gluten free..."

Celiac Teen

"Awesome place, love how it actually provides a menu online unlike other places, yummy yum in my..."

Hector Ramirez-Martinez

"We LOVE the potatoes with vegan aioli- we want the recipe for the aioli! However, the waitstaff has been rude and impatient with me. They are open..."

Emma Shine

"Good coffee and pretty quick service. Planned to get some treats and coffee, ended up by coffee only, since the sweets were looking dry and..."

Veronica Dharma

"Really good vegetarian/vegan options- sweet and savoury! Quite long waits to be served due to popularity but worth it. Not as busy at midnight..."

Anna Tremayne

"Went here based on reviews and as they have vegan/vegetarian options. Went on a Monday around 6pm. Pretty dead, which suited me as I was..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Had breakfast here today. The place is doped it reminds me the cafes in Melbourne really cool and hippy vibe here. I have a GF slice of chocolate..."

Mark A.

"My absolute favourite cafe in Wellington. This place has the best hot chocolate ever! The atmosphere is cool, with a big window at the front where..."

Paris Jenkins

"My friend and I always love coming to this place. We used to come every Thursday or Sunday before our dance class and never really have any..."

LoverofFood

"As newbies in Wellington, a bunch of hungry vegan/vegetarian/gluten free friends were hunting for a place to go to for dinner and I'm so happy we..."

Christine Yeh

"Got stepped out by some random delinquent drunkard who kicked over the chair I was sitting in and confronted my friend who - mind you - shouldn't..."

Kauri Tearaura

"A very funky cafe with lots of food options! (caters WELL for veges/vegans) Quite small and busy, but service is always fast. Apart from having good..."

Samantha Addison-Saipe

"Came here as a group of 5 for brunch. Finding a seat can be tricky even just for 2 people as this place is very popular, but the table turnover seems..."

Matt Knott

"Came here for breakfast over the weekend! The cafe was super busy and they were possibly short staffed but regardless, the staff were on top of..."

Jess Abraham

"We always visit this place when we're in Wellington! A wonderful place for an early morning, daytime, late night, anytime visit.They serve..."

Charmaine

"This cafe has such a cool vibe. Amazing coming in for a 2am salmon and cream cheese bagel 😍 they were so yummy my partner came back for another..."

Caitlin Noonan

"Can't go wrong with the vegan nachos!!!! Always a hit, reasonable price and soooo much food! Incredibly impressed, ups to you midnight! Will def be..."

Kelsi Butler

"My favorite place in town to grab a quick coffee, and at a super reasonable price! The Mochas are great (complete with marshmallows and cream), and..."

Alexia Swain

"Love, love, love! Everything I have eaten here has been amazing. The vibe is great, staff are super friendly, attentive and efficient. It also..."

Kirsty

"Excellent punchy coffee, prompt friendly service. A jewel on Cuba St. I like the fit out and the vibe of this place. Though I don't head here much..."

The Food Snob

"Great tasting cabinet food and a perfectly made long black. There have been many a night when my coffee craving just needed to be satiated. I am just..."

Johann Go

"I've said it before and I'll say it again. People with tatts make better coffee. Long black was bang on. Want to try the nachos they look good!..."

Crumpet King

"Really interesting cabinet food and served food and at a very good price. I use to come here for late night cakes which were really good. This time I..."

Annie Bananie

"Really nice place to catch up with friends! It does not actually carry the same vibe as other inner city cafes.It's cozy and inviting.Really good..."

Vera Yiu

"Great coffee!!! Was the best we had during our time in Wellington & we are out the whole four days so tried a variety of cafes &..."

Hungry Pup

"The food was amazing and at a really good price. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options so anyone can dine here. The environment was great and the staff..."

Rachel Luo

"This is my favourite cafe to go to in the CBD. Great selection of counter food including many vegan options! The vegan chocolate cake is 100% worth..."

EsmeEats

"Great vegan/vegetarian cafe with friendly service. Really delicious food especially nachos. The only thing is that often the water jugs are empty...."

Ben Sherwood

"I have one of their keep cups which is a cylindrical plastic tribute to Fidel Castro with a lid but hey hipsters United? Just kidding this place is..."

Mana

"One of our best finds in Wellington!This place really embodies what Wellington is all about - the arts, the hippy vibe, and the coffee..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"This is my favorite coffee shop in Welligton! Always great coffee and a rotating bevy of sweets if you're in the mood to treat yourself. Great..."

Stephanie Danger Bonde

"Great vegetarian and vegan selection of foods. I have mainly tried over the counter items other than the tofu pasta(which wasn't to my..."

Vernita Green

"Excellent. Ambience is superb, lovely artwork on the walls. Cheap and great selection of drinks. Best nachos in town.. keep doing what you're..."

Béat Tune

"Hot summer day, asked for an ice coffee, served with ice cream and marshmallow, no cream, tasty cooling drink! Could have easily downed more. Before..."

VDMT

"Wow this place is awesome! amazing food that tastes great and is also vegan / gluten free. Fast service too. Couldn't be happier with our 2 recent..."

Stevie Cozens

"Yum- food, hot chocolate and latte were great. We will return. Quite reasonably priced. We had the cheese scone and the avocado Brie croissant...."

Ian De Terte

"The coffee here is always really good and very reasonably priced. There is a wide range of food with lots of options for both vegans and..."

Jenjaroo

"Came here for dessert; I love that it is open late at night. Cakes were good with a wide range available for those with food intolerances. Loved the..."

Lyle

"Quite a magical place, I've ventured here sporadically for over a decade.The quality and consistency seems to be intact with most..."

MSY123

"Pretty decent food here, the nachos are incredible. It's really convenient for a late night feed after drinking considering it's like the only place..."

Hungover Munch Kid

"Another one of these iconic Wellington cafés that is a great place for a coffee or meal. It's a bit dark inside but that's part of the..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"I Came here most days the last four years that I have spent in Wellington. Great value, great food, and at great prices. Love this place and..."

Bryce Felton

"This place has been a staple for me for about 5 years. High quality food and coffee at reasonable prices (long black = $2.50) Plenty of great..."

Vegetable Man

"Midnight espresso is the quintessential Wellington coffee shop. I've been here many a time and will continue to return! Their cakes and..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Love midnight espresso!! So far I have only tried the sweet cakes and tarts but would love to try a meal from the menu one day. Tonight I got the..."

India Shores

"Midnight espresso is the goods. Fits into the buzz of Cuba street perfectly, and it's so different to any other café i've ever been to. Firstly,..."

Tanya Kerr

"Midnight Espresso is the shining jewel in the crown that is Wellington's glorious café culture. The staff are friendly, efficient and awesome. The..."

Luke Alexander

"I always go here when I'm in Wellington. It's a great little place. The food and drink is always good. I can't give it a 5.0 because sometimes you..."

Lisa Pearson

"It is your average Tuesday afternoon and maybe you’re a little parched and feel like eating food despite not being hungry (story of my life, bored..."

Hana

"The chicken salad said "tossed garden salad with smoked chicken" so I expected it to be a basic salad but I was super stoked when they bought it out..."

Katie Hansen

"Perfect little boutique coffee shop and food spot to grab a brunch, happy staff and fast service keeps you happy, the coffee is divine and the food..."

Sam Hodgson

"Midnight Espresso is probably the best coffee in Wellington. Which means, really, that it's the best coffee in New Zealand. Good cakes and milkshakes..."

Lawrence Mikkelsen

"I miss this place. I want to visit Wellington again, solely for this beautiful cafe that stole my heart. Desserts + tea at a late hour in the night..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Good vibes, and good prices and good food. Great juices ! Especially for morning healthy boost, only cafe open at 7am when I arrived that looked busy..."

Assalazarian

"Such a special little place! Lots of breakfast options for my Omni husband as well as delicious vegan options for me!! The biggest bonus was all the..."

Leoma Visser

"Always good coffee, hot chocolate and friendly staff, actually, the small bowl of nachos is massive , only for $11!. Sometimes good music, sometimes..."

Chris Vera

"I still dream about their chocolate cake with yoghurt. So delicious. Coffee is great also (and we have high standards in Wellington). ..."

Natasha Short

"I can die happy after eating a slice/giant hunk of blondie cake from here. I can't get over how moist and good this cake is. Peaches and chocolate..."

Mallory

"Great brunch spot. Very hipster vibe with the old school furniture and interior decor. Veggie hash stack is a must try dish and true value for $$...."

P L

"An unique cafe with an arty gothic vibe. I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. The black bean patty was nicely seasoned and paired really well with the..."

Lex Antony Huang

"The ambience is just inviting you to sit down and enjoy your midnight with a good coffee and a slice of pie or whatever you are longing for. It is..."

Anton Mies (Smirnov)

"Midnight Espresso is one of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Located on Cuba St and open until late, this funky cafe has a variety of delicious food..."

Dani Pohlod

"Best counter food in the city!. Delicious vegetarian and vegan counter food in a fun alternative setting. Great people..."

Jznz

"Fun, funky spot with loads of options to choose from. They have a full case of baking with a ton of vegan options. The choices change often enough to..."

Crissy

"I went to the Midnight when it first opened. ... still going to this day. Hasn't changed much, no need to.Great for us vegan eaters. Staff have been..."

Ross Edney

"I love Midnight I used to come here as a vegan and now still come to eat EVERYTHING on the menu. Affordable and always something new and tasty in the..."

BKL

"So nice to see an original menu. Really impressed with the great range of food. Delicious coffee. Very reasonable prices. Friendly and helpful staff...."

Melody Shinnick

"Favourite Cafe in Wellington at the moment. Always give me good vibes as soon as I get in. Paulie and Adam always good for a yarn while making coffee..."

Rory A. Wagner

"Midnight is an absolute institution here in Wellington and for good reason - the food caters to a variety of palettes and the counter offerings are..."

Rhiannon At Large

"I kinda thought Wellington was aboring city when I arrived here.. until we want down walking through the city's busy lanes in the night. Especially..."

EatPrayLoveFood

"This is a fantastic place to get delicious vegan food.The coffee is great, and the staff are friendly, love..."

Jo

"By far my favourite coffee shop in the city. Great thing is it's close to the university Campus too! I always come here for my fix of Mocha + whipped..."

Hubbabubba

"I've found the food has always been great and they have an especially good catering for Vegan eaters comparative to other diners in Wellington. Music..."

Cee Jay

"Stopped by to catch up with a mate. Food was all very nicely displayed and tasted great. Didn't actually order any drinks but my friend mentioned..."

Jonathan Dysart

"We are vegan and we loved the food! The staff were amazing and the premises has a cool and laid back vibe - big love <3 :)..."

Siann Yeats

"Midnight Espresso is my default go-to whenever I'm in the mood for a late-night cup of coffee. The drinks are always delicious, and the staff are..."

Cruz Johnson

"Always get my coffee fix here and the caramel slice is devine..."

Vincent G

"This place has become my local, I turn up in the later hours of the night at least once a week even though it's about twenty minutes' walk from my..."

Cassandra Tse

"Awesome place for vegan, vegetarian food! Of course there are meat varieties available for the rest too..Funky paintings, sporting..."

Vids

"Fantastic selection of food and a great vibe. As a vegan there is a wide range to choose from! The vegan chocolate cake and the veg. nachos are..."

Georgina

"I love this place, it has a groovy vibe. Great for a quick bite. Lots of simple snacky food. It can get too..."

M

"Lots of fantastic tasty options for Vegetarians and Omnivores alike, one of the few places that serve great vegan food that isn't limited to limp..."

Pineapple

"Easily my fave cafe in Wellington! Such a cool atmosphere matched by unique and delicious fresh food. As a vegetarian there's so many options, and so..."

OrangeHorse

"I love this funky place. It has lots of style and class. They serve Havana coffee and it is never weak here. It is mostly a vege and vegan cafe, but..."

Enchante Chang

"A Wgtn icon - great for late coffee or snak on Cuba Street - funky atmos & always unique food presentation. Great for people watching in the..."

Melvin

"Midnight Espresso is, in my opinion, the most consistently good cafe in Wellington. I've had coffee there over 20 times and have never had a bad one,..."

Jordan Morrice

"I've been to Midnight Espresso a few times, but this was the first time they had cabinet food that was both vegan and gluten free. On previous..."

RachelElsewhere

"With delicious cakes and great drinks, Midnight Espresso is also one of the only places in Wellington you can get a decent coffee at 2am.The..."

Mimus

"One of the most venerable coffee joints in Wellington, Midnight Espresso has been cranking out consistently great coffee for ever. If there is a..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Situated in the heat of the bustling Cuba Street, this cafe is a typical Wellington Cafe. The walls of the cafe are full of graphetti and music..."

Roku

"Legendary Wellington establishment, Midnight Espresso, is one of the bastions of the Wellngton café scene and a source of much goodness over the..."

Kai Luv

"Such a cool vibe in this place. There is tons of quirky art to look at. I just got a hot chocolate which was really good, but want to go try the food..."

T Trifonoff

"What is not to love? Our breakfast experience was superb. Ordered one big brekkie and shared it with the two of us. The servings were big and the..."

Aileen Gutierrez

"This came recommended from a Google search as a good place for breakfast. On arrival it wasn’t too busy so we thought this would be nice and quick..."

Ben Wilson

"Had scrambled tofu and stir fry vegies on Friday night and girlfriend had the chicken and stir fry veg. Generous serving /vegies cooked to..."

Kyra Reid

"This place is simply superb! Awesome vibe with chill staff. The music is great and it’s clear every inch of the place has been crafted. Shout out..."

Aaron James

"Wide variety in the menu, one of the few places that make café options late. Great vibes, not too loud, good music, strong coffee, polite staff and..."

Sherryk Koswara

"Nacho flavor out of this world. Large size the move. Audible sighs from us both. Wowza. Two very happy vegans but there are options for all!..."

Tristana Leist

"Good food selection, quirky place. They didn't have table numbers and were relying on walking around calling food out which seemed a bit challenging..."

Johnathon Preston

"A great cafe, artsy and cute, helpful staff and there's a pinball machine! (Which unfortunately had an error while playing) The coffee and chips were..."

Ji-Hyun A

"Love this cafe!. Always friendly, great vibe, good food, lots to choice from. Thank you for being dog friendly. It’s so nice to have a place to go..."

sharon bryant

"What can I say about midnight espresso? It's a Wellington classic been around for years. It's always nice to be able to grab a coffee at an odd hour..."

Daniel Kelly

"First food I try in wellington, very big..."

Karla Medawar

"Food was fantastic! It was slow to come out, however it was understandable. I could tell the staff were hustling to keep up with how busy the place..."

Aimee Randall

"We landed in Wellington very late and needed something to eat. Midnight Espresso was still one of the few places open and pumping so we dropped to..."

4chillies

"Simply the best hot chocolate in town. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful artwork adorning the walls. The coffee was really good..."

Ugo Tsimaratos

"Every time we come to Wellington this is a compulsory visit. We love the caramel slice and the hash stack breakfast, such good value for money and..."

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