Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Wellington

“Great food, great service. Big breakfast and steak meal were well priced and used quality ingredients.”

“Aladdin's vegetarian kebabs are the only takeaway "treat" I indulge myself in regularly. (I even have a rewards card and I rarely bother with those). I say treat because this is such healthy food! The team at Aladdin's are always welcoming, they remember and clearly value their regular customers, and they offer consistently good service and food. My husband has now converted to the vegetarian kebab, they are that tasty! I highly recommend them.”

“We came for the cheap prices but would return for the food and coffee! Wasn't expecting much but our Eggs Benedict's were very decent homely fare and the coffee was excellent! It's signage is hidden behind scaffolding at the moment so be sure to look for it even if you can't see the sign! They deserve the business :)”

“Love coming here when I work in Wellington! Friendly staff and great service! Also a nice atmosphere and space, really peaceful if you want to get off the busy streets in the city. Coffee is lovely too!”

“Hot chocolate with an amazing slice of chocolate oat banana bread, followed by a toasted sandwich of my choice. Lovely experience. Needed this chilled out moment to self away from the hustle and got exactly that. Lovely service. Thanks heaps for amazing experience. Never been here before this, totally recommend!”

“Had the big brekkie and it was mean as. Everything was cooked spot on and the portion was solid. Good flavours, good vibes, and decent value for money. Sweet spot for a weekend feed, I’ll be back for sure.”

“Lovely little place for some lovely food. A little undiscovered secret in Wellington. Friendly couple run the place, good service, clean and a great view of the stream if you sit down the back. Free parking out the front.”

“Great coffee and tasty food at very reasonable prices”

“Genial little cafe that seems to be best known for home baked cakes (hence the name) . Very much an artisanal family business vibe. Only bought coffee but the cakes did look good. Interestingly the cafe is in the building where Plimmerton's first general store was.”

“awesome service, super friendly staff and great matcha!”

“Wonderful new owners here have refreshed this favourite local cafe. Consistently great food and outstanding friendly service”

“The food here is delicious and reasonable price. Wide open spaces and kid friendly environment.”

“This cafe is by the pool and is really lovely. The food is all delicious, and the staff are friendly. Surrounded by bushes, it has a really pleasant atmosphere. We'll definitely be back again!”

“Yummiest “hot” Leek & Potato soup with lovely crispy fresh grainy toast on a cold Welly day. Their cabinet food looks great too. Nice spacious cafe at the top of Early Settlers. Recommmend!”

“Great café! Friendly staff, delicious food and drinks, great relaxing vibe. Cafe Mamba is definitely one of my go-to spots.”

“Sierra Café on Lambton Quay is a handy little spot tucked away upstairs from the main street, which makes it feel a bit calmer than some of the busier Wellington cafés. The coffee here is solid — my flat white was smooth and strong enough to start the day. I ordered a vegan sandwich, which was creamy and tasty. The cabinet food looked fresh, with muffins, scones, and frittatas that seemed popular with other customers. Service was quick and friendly; even when the café started filling up around lunchtime, my order came out fast. The space has a relaxed, casual vibe and works well for either a quick stop or a longer sit-down. Prices are pocket-friendly. I liked that they cater to different diets with vegetarian and gluten-free options. It’s not the flashiest café in Wellington, but it’s dependable and comfortable. I’d happily come back, especially for breakfast or a mid-morning coffee.”

“Five stars for value - where else can you get a filling sit-down lunch meal including a salad for less than $10? Today i had a delicious spinach, mushroom and feta pastie with salad - more than enough for lunch. Staff are always friendly and there is a great range of cabinet food too.”

“First class all the way. The two young guys running the place are fantastic. The food is seriously good and it's popular for good reason. We'll be back when next in Wellington.”

“I’m sorry but how have I never been here before in my 14 years living in Wellington. Such a cosy nook, blink and you’ll miss it. the last Bastian of a cheap eggs on toast in Wellington if you will. AND mayoral candidate Rob Gouldon was seated there wearing a massive ribbon like a prize- what a treat. I’ll be back a million times over”

“Super clean and well organised with a really impressive play area. The entrance fee is expensive but worth it in my opinion. There are even healthy menu items at the canteen, which is unusual at other indoor play areas. A great rainy day trip!”

“Went here for the first time to see Wake Up Dead Man and it was a very nice experience. Although the layout made it feel a bit like a bingo parlour upon first entry, the amount of people gathered here gave the venue a much livelier feel than other local theatres, and the screens and audio quality were top notch. It had more of a community vibe than I was expecting and I think we’ll frequent this cinema more often than not in the future.”

“A great time! This favorite spot of Viggo Mortensen during his time filming Lord of the Rings in New Zealand is a must visit in Wellington!”

“Very nice smooth coffee with depth of flavour, I believe it was medium roast but still very enjoyable as someone who prefers a darker bean. Inside is very clean and well presented, and the outdoor garden is very nice, with murals and lights. Could be a good venue. Only feedback to the team is to clear tables more frequently, as there were a couple unattended and I see past reviews speak on this as well. Good atmosphere :)”

“The barista .. Athina k makes THE BEST coffees in Kilbirnie. Awesome service, great food and delish coffees! Highly recommend”

“We had our son's 1st Birthday at the spray pool, food organized through Kilbirnie cafe who were a delight to deal with, very accommodating and had all the basics a kids birthday requires. The spring rolls were our favorite.”

“Came here because it was convenient, but the food was excellent and the staff were lovely. Definitely worth going to if you're in the area and want something to eat.”

“Quite place with great views of the world walking by.”

“A great restaurant serving delicious food located steps from the Ibis hotel where I was staying. The Mussels were some of the best and the lamb rump was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is very nice as it seems to be an old bank building. Prices were reasonable. It was however very noisy.”

“We come here a lot to play but my daughters birthday party was at Chipmunks Lyall Bay today. It was AMAZING! The recent upgrades have made the venue so awesome all the kids loved it. The food was great, the party house was great, but the best part was how friendly the staff were- it was so busy and they were still able to make sure we had everything we needed and more! They were so caring and made it such a special and easy day for us. Highly recommend Chipmunks Lyall Bay, thank you guys I am so grateful for help in making my girls day so special!”

“Best curly fries around. Easy to have a conversation and be heard, the coffee is constantly good and recently become almost too pretty to drink.”