Brilliant place for food - Look at the rissole bought from…read moresaid place. Absolutely marvellous -

Open for very early in the morning, Lamason has a friendly atmosphere and plenty of good vibes…read more Huge fan of their pinwheels if you're after more than just coffee. Speaking of coffee, while they make great espresso, you may want to try some other forms of brewing, too.

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]

Savory muffins were wonderful, good coffee, and a laid-back atmosphere. Much needed while…read morerecovering from a long flight.

I have been coming here for just under 2 years now. A nice and cosy indoor kiosk style shop with…read morefriendly and efficient staff who make your coffee the way you would like it made. Their cheese scones are amazing, the perfect thing was a cold winter day in Wellington. They only open till approx. 3pm on weekdays, so if you're an afternoon coffee person make sure you get your fix before then.

Tiny space on The Terrace, with a firm focus on great coffee. Serving up Flight Coffee I had a well…read moremade restricted short black - really sweet and intense. Clearly a popular spot with local workers - solid stream of coffee drinkers the whole time we were there. Highly recommended

This cafe is better than it looks. Perched on the walkway down Woodward Street, it's a bit dark and…read moreout of the way. Inside is not particularly inviting, but I was starving so I had to try it. Food is good - I enjoyed a nice Smoked Salmon Salad - served nicely, with good fresh ingredients. It's all pretty basic here, but food is worth the visit.

One of the stalwarts of Wellington coffee. Super fast friendly service, and good coffee. A bit of…read morecabinet food, and cakes to nibble on.

I came here once when it was Espressoholic but it was a cold dark pit of a place. Since the…read morerebranding the name is now Samick cafe and bar. It is light but moody, really spacious as you know from previous reviews I hate bumping elbows with strangers while I'm eating my food. Eggs Benedict 10/10 yum! They buttered the muffins underneath which was a nice touch. And generous on the bacon which is a really nice change for Wellington. $18 Coffee great 8/10 personally was way to hot for me at the start and took ages to drink. $5.50 Sooo many options for food and drinks I wonder what they do with all the leftovers the cabinet food looks really yum and good pricing too. They have a liquor license too so you can have a cheeky drink. Service was great the wait staff were very pleasant, friendly and looked really happy to be there. Overall I'm really impressed. I'll be honest I was on my way to a different cafe that I love when I saw this place didn't have a lot of people in it. If you're reading this go support them they're doing great.

You cannot simply walk by Espressoholic and it not catch your attention. The cafe is split half…read morewith a dark side and light side for seating. The tiled floor makes this cafe loud and catchy. They have breakfast served all day with changing daily specials. The prices aren't too shabby either. Where they need improvement here is service. I ordered the Mexican bean slice from the pre-made window and it came out straight out from the oven. Soon after, the gingerbread latte came out (Very good -better than what Starbucks tries to sell.) In fact, I was able to finish my meal while we were still waiting for the corn fritters. So we sat and waited. It took forever. What finally came out was a big portion. The corn fritters are like savory pancakes. Served with four corn fritters and a side salad, it's a filling choice. The side order of fries/chips were enough to fill four people, it's a huge bowl. So make your choice. Eat something average from the window. Or wait forever for a big portion.

My husband and I went here on a Saturday without a reservation. It is not a large space and the…read morewait was going to be about 30-40 min, but 2 seats opened up and the server said we can have the seats! The service was really good - attentive, efficient, and explained each coffee selections, etc. It was very busy inside, and the noise level was loud, but manageable. This was my first time doing coffee tasting and it was really enjoyable. I highly recommend it. We also got there waffles which was very delicious! We loved one variety of coffee a lot so we purchased a bag. Would love to come back here again.

The Hangar was a nice surprise. It actually wasn't on my original list of places to try, but with…read moreeverything practically closed for the New Year's holiday, my husband stumbled upon it so we gave it a shot and we're both pleasantly surprised. As far as food is concerned, we both ordered the burritos and loved it especially with the barbecue hot sauce that they provided upon request and the aioli that was served to compliment it. The service was great. We didn't have a long wait to get seated and our waitress was very polite. My husband ordered the coffee flight and we both enjoyed the variety presented. We also enjoyed the ambiance. It was cute with a lot of nice eye candy and artwork to keep customers amused. Good job Hangar!

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!