Ugly Bagels are amazing and everything about our visit was great…read more We sat at the bar and chatted with the Barista/ cashier who gave us a quick intro of how the bagels are made in house and at the moment. Does not get freshest or better than this. The coffee was great and so was the cream cheese and jam bagel which has a super generous serving of topping Kudos for the gluten free bagels which taste just like a regular bagel. The locals come here as well as the tourist which makes it a great place to people watch or chat with other bagel enthusiasts.

Ordered the King Salmon & Maple Oat Latte. Both were incredible . Friendly staff too. I will…read moredefinitely be back!

Devilishly good An incredible array of freshly baked bagels, served pretty much any way you wish!…read moreFancy bacon on a chocolate bagel? You got it? My favourite is a sundried tomato cream cheese and vegetarian salad filling on an 'everything' bagel - a delicious bagel with onions, rock salt and other goodies. But you can also select pumpernickel bagels, onion bagels, or just boring old plain bagels. Not to mention the many incredible homemade cream cheeses, ranging from jalepino to walnut! The service is fast, the prices reasonable, the food delicious and the coffee fantastic. I'm in heaven. The central location makes it the perfect place to catch-up with friends or catch a bite to eat in between a shopping mission. And very convenient either by foot or by bus. The only downside is that it shuts at 4pm most days - it would be better if it closed later, so you could grab a bagel when the stores have closed! But oh well, I guess the staff need to take a rest sometime The other thing is that it can be pretty chilly in winter, especially if you're close to the door, which is propped open continuously. But all that aside, it's a brilliant place to grab a bite to eat. Doughy goodness! Oh - and if you fancy more naughtiness, check out the lemon pies. Wholly sinful - and who wants to be good anyway?

Shockingly bad service at this wholly bagels. My 11yo son won player if the day at soccer which…read moregives him a free voucher to use at an wholly bagels store for a free mini meal and a hot chocolate. Anyone would have thought he was a criminal. First he was told that the voucher was not valid at this store (despite us pointing out it states for all stores) then he was told he would have to purchase something to redeem the voucher (which you don't). They begrudgingly served him in the end but gave him the most half arsed bagel I have ever seen. My son was incredibly embarrassed when the guy slammed the order down in the table and stormed off. Not professional at all an really poor form to do that to a 11yo who was pretty proud of winning the voucher. We have NEVER come across this at any other wholly bagels!!

Service can be a bit slow at times even when they are not busy but the bagels are delicious. I…read morerecommend the barnyard on poppy seed. Sometimes it can be a bit cold inside as well.

As soon as you walk in your welcomed no pressure…read more Atmosphere gives a great feeling of a fabulous spot beside the beach. Staff very helpful, have a yak or two Great view of the beach and sun sets amazing spot. Great variety of beers to suit all sorts, of walks of life. Order my snack-burger, not long and I was enjoying my evening tea and a beer from Garage Project great choice.

My toast and coffee were very well executed! This is a small place but comfortable…read more No wifi, which I usually don't care but when traveling it's important to have.

My partner and I went to Havana Coffee Works for my birthday and had a great experience! Our…read morebarista was kind and informative. We both got flat whites (mine was oat milk and his was cow milk). Though the cow milk was (naturally) creamier, the oat milk latte was also super tasty. I really appreciate that they offer larger sizes! We also got a pizza scroll with cheese and jalapeño and an apple-cinnamon roll. I'd recommend asking for them to be heated up because ours were at room temperature. We got all of this for ~$26. The barista also gave us filter coffees on the house! It's a really cool space to hang out in for a few hours and I'll absolutely be back again!

I am a coffee snob. I like my coffee bold, and strong, and Havana delivers! This place is so cute!…read moreIt really looks like it was transplanted from Cuba. While the inside is small and pretty busy with what appear to be older locals gathering for morning coffee, it is so cozy. I ordered an iced coffee, and my husband got an iced coffee with ice cream! YUM! Both were very delicious and we each had a muffin (savory & sweet), which were very flavorful and filling. Through the large windows next to where you enter, there is a small warehouse where you can see them processing their beans (so tempting to grab a gigantic sack to go haha). This place definitely does it well- don't miss out!

Funky little cafe. Awesome donuts and the best cinnamon scroll I have tasted…read more Generous sized food that all looks delicious. Great coffee. Engaging friendly staff and service

Lovely cocktail menu--we popped in for happy hour and fries and loved it. Service was attentive…read moreand drink menu was never-ending!

One of the most welcoming places I have walked into to in Wellington. The cute people at the…read morecounter were so chipper and friendly for 8:30am on a Sunday and were happy to chat with a solo traveler like me. I'll be back here time and again when I need a certain fix. I also have to check out the backyard on a sunny day! Beware, the door slides.

"Would you like that toasted?", Served cold hard haloumi in stale sandwich ($15), and a clearly…read moremicrowaved mushy croissant with leaky scrambled eggs ($15), literally I still have a gross taste in my mouth an hour later. Food remained 75% un-eaten. Yes, the staff are chilled and friendly, yes the venue is in a great location, but the food hygiene and quality are lousy and they're going to make someone very sick one day. Oops too late https://www.facebook.com/share/p/D26PC5ro217JdUM2/ Baobab has fallen off. If you are staff reading this and want to know what your food is like for customers, go eat at Enigma. You are Enigma cafe in 2024 (or the late Espressoholic). It's not distinctly Baobab's fault; this is a general trend in quality across the city. It has to be hard to find inspiration working in a cafe and renting in Wellington... but don't take it out on me!! All I want is something passably edible?! I paid you $54.33 for two bread things and two coffees! A pie from Mr Bun would have been preferable. The upside of being served such sad, very sad, woeful food is that over time I'm getting a lot better at cooking at home. Baobab's website is down and the socials are years out of date, you know where you are heading. I give cafe's 3 changes, you are now on my blacklist.

Nice good sized cafe. Friendly staff…read more Good range of counter food, sandwiches, cakes, slices , wraps etc... Board menu behind counter g go or larger meals. Table behind me had done tasty looking, generous portioned plates. Good coffee and perfect ginger slice - not too sweet not too spicy.

The coffee shop that launched a hundred copies in New Zealand, Midnight Espresso was the beginning…read moreof the "coffee revolution" by the Kiwis. It opened in 1988 and while the neighborhood has changed (and calmed down a bit) and the patrons have changed (and are a bit more mainstream), it's a lively little spot with a fun vibe. Food is served around the clock starting with pastries and pancakes in the morning and moving to burgers and nachos later in the day. What's awesome about Midnight Espresso is that they are open late. Way late. 7:30 am weekdays and 8:00 on weekends, closing at 1:00 am. There's music, there's a fun vibe, there's some history. Five stars. This was the best flat white I had all week across five cities of New Zealand. [Review 468 of 2024 - 119 in New Zealand - round number 21500 overall]

Only place open at like 7:30am on a weekday. I was walking around Cuba street searching for food…read moreand found this place open with a friend. This place was cozy and eclectic with a chalkboard menu, displays of food and pastries, and people coming in and out for breakfast. My friend and I were impressed with the selection of food, lots of vegetarian and vegan options. My Midnight Big Brekky was really good and perfect for the day. Note: they don't have almond milk, but they do have oat and soy milk options.

The only reason I'm giving this space 4/5 stars is because I wish there was a variety in drink…read moresizes. My partner and I ordered flat whites today and they were well made. I appreciate that they offer decaf as an option. Our baristas were kind and I love the grungy atmosphere/decor. We spent ~$12.

It really depends on the day, but if you get one of the good barista's then the coffee, music, and…read moregeneral atmosphere are great. But, roll the dice because on the wrong day you might catch a hungover angry alternative-culture-type that arrogantly assumes making coffee requires zero skill or practice. Over time you get a feel for the days when it isn't worth going there. A small average cabinet of food products, bliss ball, slices, etc... Nothing to write home about but also nothing to cause regret. You went for the coffee anyway, and if you hit a lucky barista day then you'll go back again. The cafe functions as a small gallery for artists, there is often something new to see on the walls. 3.75/5