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 Exhilarating espresso |
1 Grey Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 7697 |
Stylish cafe serving excellent coffee to both corporate clients and those with time to leisurely read the paper. Strong coffee will get your day off to a good start, accompany it at lunch with Italian style snacks such as panini and foccacia, muffins and rolls. Decor is understated and contemporary and the big windows open onto the paved street making it a pleasantly breezy place on a summer's day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World food |
90 Aro Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 4970 |
Located in the historic Aro Valley on Wellington's fringe, this café offers a varied international a la carte menu at moderate prices. The crisp clean cream paint job and the occasional retro ornament create a relaxed setting. Colour is added by the work of local artists. The varied dinner menu includes vegetarian dishes like Bulgar and Lentil Pilaf or Grilled Autumn Vegetable Haloumi on a Celeriac Risotto Cake. Breakfast menu weekdays and a tempting weekend brunch also available. Licensed, but you can bring your own wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fresh daily |
83 Aro Street Te Aro Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 384 5473 |
Situated in the cluster of shops in the centre of charming Aro Street, the Arobake is a great place to pull in for a quick bite on your busy sightseeing schedule. Recharge the batteries with a strong coffee or choose from a variety of cakes, sandwiches, biscuits, pies and more all baked fresh each day on the premises. Housed in a street-side villa the Arobake blends in with the local scenery and you would think it had been there since the beginning of time. (Well, the beginning of the street at least!) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool ambience |
101 Ghuznee Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 8212 http://www.bodega.co.nz |
This long-standing alternative cafe, frequented by a young and hip crowd looking for good vibes, serves inexpensive and innovative tucker. Good-sized inexpensive meals like Seafood Chowder and Chicken and Mushroom Penne are featured on the blackboard menu. Alcohol is served but you can also bring your own wine. Cool for late night desserts and strong coffee after listening to music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boulangerie & patisserie |
220 Thorndon Quay Thorndon Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 8334 |
For fresh croissants made with an authentic French recipe, look no further than Wellington's own Bordeaux Bakery. On weekend mornings the shop is packed with customers and those who wish to, can stop and enjoy their purchases over a good strong French coffee. All the classic breads and patisseries are available from baguette to brioche thanks to specialist French baker Jean-Louis Macadre. A simple lunch is also served - consult the blackboard menu for the likes of Eggplant Gratin or Fettucine with Traditional Italian sauce. Wash the meal down with a glass of wine (from Bordeaux of course). Bon appetit! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Firm funky favourite |
10 Kent Terrace Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 801 5455 |
You will find it at the Courtney Place end of town squashed up against the wonderful old Embassy movie theatre. Small, personal, friendly and crowded, this cafe with its art on display and 1950s black and white flame-backed chairs is a good place for coffee with friends anytime. Serves Havana coffee -espresso, lattes, short blacks - fruit drinks, hot chocolates and reliable and tasty counter food such as muffins and paninis. Wonderful cakes though are the real mainstay of this comfortable cafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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European style |
136 Cuba Street Wellington, Wellington 6015 New Zealand +64 4 385 7324 |
Established in 1930 Dorothy's, a European coffee house, continues with the traditions of yesteryear. Recently renovated, this coffee house is run along traditional European lines serving refreshments to clients who are surrounded by displays of pastries and sweets. Sells slices, biscuits, pastries, novelty cakes, muffins, flans, gateaux, homemade chocolates and a gourmet savoury selection to eat on the premises or takeaway. Gateaux can be ordered for that special event and the handmade chocolates, packaged in imported boxes, make an excellent gift for the chocolate lover. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Take a rest at Te Papa |
Cable Street Te Papa Museum, Level 4 Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 381 7000 |
This sophisticated bar, in Te Papa--the Museum of New Zealand--on Wellington's waterfront, seats 40 people comfortably. The café is on the edge of Te Papa's vast level four exhibition space. The brillant pink Britten bike will guide you there. It is a good place to catch your breath as you relax in the welcoming sofas. Serves great coffee, wine, and a selection of savouries and cakes. Non-smoking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Capital sandwiches on the quay |
226-238 Lambton Quay Capital On The Quay Arcade Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 0134 |
Get here early and you will be in time to grab a window seat and watch the world go by. Located upstairs at Wellington's modern Capital On The Quay Arcade, it attracts business professionals and shoppers for breakfast and lunch. As well as a variety of hot and cold foods, desserts, muffins and pastries it features a sandwich bar with a huge choice of freshly made breads and fillings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Busy cafe with all day menu |
132 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 801 6652 |
Krazy cafe, established in 1996, offers fast, friendly, all-day dining. It is favoured by inner city dwellers, workers and Cuba Street strollers, and it is always busy. The corner site, funky decor, crazy sculptures, half moon-shaped booths and music create a colourful ambience. It serves something for every taste and wallet - breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper and all-day snacks. Wine is available by the bottle or glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seaside village |
27 Dundas Street Seatoun Wellington 6003 New Zealand +64 4 939 2485 |
Situated in the seaside village of Seatoun, just 15 minutes from the centre of the city, this cafe is a friendly relaxing place to meet for a light meal or coffee. While they offer a good selection of wine and beer this is not a bar and so there are no gaming machine distractions or riotous customers. The food is filling and traditional. Try New Zealand's favourite - toasted sandwiches or perhaps a slap-up meal of bacon, egg and chips. Decor includes hand painted floors, creative wall decorations and a cosy fireplace. Fully licensed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bold decor that works |
Corner Jervois Quay and Willeston Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 473 7979 |
Legato breathes fresh air into the predominantly commercial location nearby. Its style is industrial with walls adventurously painted in lime green, sky blue, and orange. The cafe is roomy and welcoming and caters to a business crowd from the offices above and around. Serves breakfasts and a wide selection of counter foods such as muffins, scones and bagels. Good strong coffee will get the day under way or try one of the excellent selection of bottled fruit juices such as Feijoa juice - fresh and fantastic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ever popular |
81-85 Victoria Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 499 6666 |
This established stylish inner city cafe on a busy intersection near Civic Square is always full. Perhaps because of its low-key decor, attractive bar, and pleasant indoor and outdoor seating. It is frequented by a varied crowd including students, families, suits, travellers, and other city dwellers who appreciate the reasonably priced lunches, wine by the bottle or glass, affordable all day snacks, mellow music and central location. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The original late night coffee shop |
178 Cuba Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 384 7014 |
Midnight Espresso is the grandfather of the local cafe scene. It was around serving magnificent coffee late into the evening well before anyone else was. If that is not reason enough to frequent the bar, perhaps the funky and functional decor, good music and young student feel is. In addition, it is open very late any night of the week and is guaranteed to draw an interesting crowd. Serves light nutritious meals with a vegetarian influence, all day snacks, a great range of cakes and non-alcoholic shakes and juices. The special coffee will guarantee a sweet dreams snooze. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh, light, fabulous food |
City Gallery Building Civic Square Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 801 4168 |
The cafe is attached to the City Gallery in the heart of Civic Square, one of Wellington's favourite places to relax. The decor is contemporary with floor to ceiling windows surrounding a courtyard that provides a sheltered sunny alcove for al fresco dining on a good day. Open all day for coffee, wine, snacks and extra fresh light lunches. Try the crispy White Bread with homemade Plum Chutney and Ham Off the Bone or a Pan Fried Warehou, Potato Salad and Green Goddess Dressing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kiwi fare |
101 Wakefield Street Wellington, Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 801 4188 |
A brand new cafe for New Zealand's premier cafe city. Long, lean and kiwi focused, it is integrated with the city council's new Tourist Information Centre providing a handy central location for visitors and locals alike. Additional attractions are the great window seating for people watching, newspapers and informative New Zealand postcards, which adorn the booths. The menu is aimed at those after a light inexpensive lunch and includes Lamingtons, Potato Top Pies and the like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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NZ cafe of the year 1997 |
148 Oriental Parade Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 939 3935 |
This large, popular, relaxed eating house close to the city and the harbour was voted New Zealand cafe of the year in 1997. Long and light, the cafe has an extended bar, large blackboard menus, a restaurant area and outdoor courtyard seating. Serves breakfast, lunch (big gourmet burgers at NZD14 with fries are good), anytime snacks and dinner. Mixed evening menu includes curry, chicken and fresh fish of the day, all reasonably priced. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Al fresco favourite |
5 Woodward Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 7222 |
This is Woodward Street's favourite coffee house and with friendly staff, good food and superb coffee are guaranteed. There are bar stools, tables and al fresco seating which is absolutely perfect on a fine day. The food is simple and light but tasty. Try a panini for lunch, a bagel or perhaps a more substantial Chicken Salad. Good range of coffee, tea and juices are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pleasant place to be |
233-237 Lambton Quay The Old Bank Arcade Wellington, Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 800 764 843 http://www.smiththegrocer.co.nz |
Is it a delicatessen? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a gourmet food lovers delight? It is all of the above and an exceptionally pleasant place to take a break with a biscuit and juice, coffee, fresh salad or roll. Follow that with some take home olives, chutney, ham or honey and other deli items, then place an order for the office function. Eclectic, full of character and a place that really makes food fun. Its old fashioned feel superbly complements the old-world bank building surroundings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
