Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in New Zealand

The kitchen at Water Drop Vegetarian Cafe takes a pan‑Asian comfort path and lets the food speak. Portions are generous yet well judged. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Food is always great. Even when busy the ladies at the counter and coffee machine are cheerful and helpful. Millies seems to offer that little extra touch in food and service that make visits a pleasure. Thanks”

“Lovely Team of People working here. They always make sure you have everything you need to have the best culinary experience. Can always count for this spot to relax and take it easy before starting my day.”

“OMG!!! Their mince and cheese pies are so amazing! It's hamlnds down the best mince and cheese pie in Wellington. No corn flour gravey, just deliciously flavored mince, really nice cheese and pastry that is perfection. Their cookie caramel slice is also a must have. The staff are rad too! I know they had to close for a bit for earthquake strengthening work on their building. Myself and the rest of island bay are so super chuffed to see their back in busines. I also think their pies are even better than before they closed.”

“Very busy and lively cafe offering lots of healthy varieties and desserts. Offers daily lunch specials (photo: chicken satay with rice), as well as healthy sandwich, salad and wraps. Vegan friendly. Good coffee. Quick and friendly service. Mostly for take away, as seating space is limited.”

“Love this place for a quiet midweek lunch. Excellent selection of lovely Pies, and Im also a fan of their Hallume bagels. Nice coffee, my teens always look forward to the milkshakes.”

“I came to Antalya Kebab House for lunch, and I really enjoyed it. The kebab was big, had a nice amount of meat and veggies, and the hot sauce was nicely spicy. The chips were nice as well, and I appreciated the student discount. Will be returning.”

“What a lovely place. We’re passing through Welly and with our ferry delayed we looked for a spot for brekkie, picked the best place. Service so friendly and they were accommodating to our little Maltese girl. Delicious pastry and food in general.”

“Many seating arrangements V good customer service Our food was devine. See pictures Good coffee Highly recommend Thanks!”

“When I stay in Wellington I come to this lovely little cafe, it feels like it's a great part of the community, with the staff taking the time to know their customers. Such a nice vibe. They know everyone by name and make a huge effort. Happy Friday Eve!”

“We have been going to Polo for the last years with good reason. The coffee and kai are consistently delicious and the service friendly, efficient and comfy. Today we were back for a for brekky, when before the first bite our son started being sick and we quickly had to get out of there. Briar and the team were amazing, they quickly pulled together what we needed, no judgements, and kindly packed up what was left of our order. Thank you team.”

“Noticed this unique fusion Malaysian place every time I visit the Op Shop next door. Went in for a quick lunch and a coffee with two kids in tow. End up getting Russian dumplings, curry puff, sausage roll and oat flat white. The curry puff was spot on, the kids love it. Russian dumplings was a first for me, delightful. Will come back again for more Malaysian offerings.”

“The surroundings are austere, but the food is outstanding - if you are a meat eater (they also have a wide rage of vegetarian dishes) I would recommend the Brisket, it has a touch of aniseed, and would be my personal favourite if it wasn't for the Spicy Ribs, they make my jaw lock just thinking about them. The Orange Beef is good and the deep fried Squid is to die for. There wouldn't be a food establishment in Wellington or probably NZ where you can get great food and great service for $20 a dish. I recommend you go with a few friends, select a dish each and share - you won't be disappointed.”

“This has become a regular haunt for me. I’m only in the Hutt every few weeks but I make a point of heading here. The coffee is consistently great, the food is awesome and the staff are all absolutely lovely. It’s a quiet little retreat. Sshhhhh... don’t tell anyone!”

“Good service and food was delicious. I hadn't realized that some of the dishes needed to be ordered in advance but our group of 7 were very happy with the dishes we were able to order tonight. They didn't have savignon (which is what I normally drink), but I tried the pinot gris and liked it, so all good.”

“One of the best local cafes you can find. Brilliant service and great food. Don't go there, I want to make sure there is room for me.”

“Great experience everytime I go there. Very friendly, hard working couple. Food is very good,good portions and reasonably priced. Very Impressed with how the food is presented on the dish and tastes great.Love their donuts. Coffee is excellent! Their toddler comes to great us everytime we visit, so cute! Congratulations on baby number 2. Highly recommend!”

“Have stopped by here a few times now after doing my grocery shopping. Have been served by Lou who is super nice and friendly. Makes an unreal coffee too. Appreciate your service. Keep it up. The world needs more people like you :)”

“Absolutely excellent food at good prices! The inside of the cafe is not super cute but it's worth it.”

“Lovely place, nice atmosphere and staff. The salmon was perfectly cooked, excellent coffee. highly recommend.”

“Boutique coffeeshop tucked in between two tramway lines and a few other landmark venues... Superb coffee.... The biggest croissants that fill an entire plate... Cozy, quaint, casual, soothing tunes, arches and wooden interior adds to the ambience of this petit delight... Two thumbs up!!”

“Great little pit stop about a half hour north of Christchurch. Home style food, lovely staff, great BLT, good coffee.”

“One of our favourite cafes, always friendly, great food and a lovely setting with a big garden.”

“This cafe is absolutely gorgeous! The outdoor seating area is such a treat – you even get a free concert from the local birds! I tried the seafood chowder and the Morning smoothie, and both were amazing. Huge shoutout to Sophie for the super friendly and professional service! This place totally made my day.”

“Popped in this cafe after a long time away from Christchurch. The ownership changed. So did the Italian atmosphere and the furniture looks a bit tired. But the coffee is still good and they have a good and varied selection of cabinet food. Service is impeccable and super friendly.”

“Oddfellows has consistently good coffee, and a delicious selection of cabinet food. Everything I have tried from here has been fantastic, they never disappoint! Having a gluten free scone or similar baked item would be an asset”

“Nice place with nice view of Golf course but the menu changed, no Egg royal etc...anymore”

“Black Betty Café offers generous portions at reasonable prices, and the service is impressively quick. It’s a fantastic spot for brunch. I especially recommend the Eggs Benny—the house-made hollandaise is delicious. A cozy café that’s perfect for a quick catch-up.”

“Scott and his team at Redcliffs Auto Centre did a great job for me on a recent WoF inspection. He shuffled his busy appointment schedule to accommodate my requests and then finished the work promptly and efficiently. His shop will be my “go to” preference for future repairs and maintenance. Highly recommended”

“Our favorite cafe we stopped at on our whole trip. The vibes are cozy, the views of Christchurch are wonderful, and the food and drinks were delicious. 10/10 must stop here.”