Coffee house in Wellington

“my first time here. love my scrambled eggs and bacon. best coffee ive had since Maccas McCafe lol. thank you for a great first experience.”

“Trying to find somewhere open early in the weekend is a bit of a mission. But so glad this place was open. Great atmosphere, amazing coffee and the cheese scone was THE BEST!!!”

“Great place for morning coffee to start the work day. Even on busy mornings, the staff are very efficient and get your coffee pretty fast.”

“Been coming here for over 10 years. It's a small, family-run cafe that serves fresh, delicious, home-made food. It has a unique vibe all of its own that's homely and unassuming, all in a good, chilled out way. It's by far the best choice of the cafes over this side of Lyall Bay, balancing value and taste perfectly.”

“Greeted by a lovely guy who was very friendly. Decided to sit outside despite the overcast weather instead of waiting for an inside table which turned out to be a good decision. The food & coffee was great. The staff were very helpful. Will definitely be back.”

“Delicious sausage rolls & cheese toasties rolls today & gr8 pork pie. I'm going back sometime soon for the Mac cheese. Awesome spot by the sea with indoor & outdoor seating. Staff very cheerful & welcoming.”

“My favourite coffee shop when I come to Wellington. The service is always great and their coffee is excellent. Look for their other location near The Reserve Bank of NZ of the Terrace. You can also buy their roasted coffee.”

“A Nice Smooth Coffee - Top Notch The current staff now making the coffee are very polite and friendly, and the coffee is always consistently good. A handy place for tradies to drop in and grab a coffee and sandwich. Perfectly positioned next to the train station also.”

“Great little cafe, very friendly staff. Awesome atmosphere great flat whites and never very busy. Very well priced food and coffee, highly recommend!!!!”

“First class family bakery with an excellent hot breakfast menu. Prices are very cheap for quality food and fast friendly service”

“Columbus coffee is a great spot when no it's raining. With an adjacent playground for the kids, you can grab a nice coffee while they play. A bowl of chips for them to snack on makes the experience even better. Then have a wander through Mitre 10 for your gardening and diy needs.”

“The best coffee in Wellington. The best staff. Even though I work up the opposite end of town I come straight here from the train before walking to work.”

“Great coffee and chilli cheese scone. Friendly service.”

“A delicious Kawhe/coffee this morning. Tucked away in a quiter spot just beside the mall. A great escape from the Christmas retail madness. Lovely candles and other delightful products. Great staff and great vibe. Drop the kids at laughalots next door and you have a the makings of a fantastic day!”

“Excellent coffee and great service! Thank you highly recommended”

“A little hidden gem in Newtown. Fantastic food and fabulous coffee. The service was welcoming and genuine. Thanks Simon for a wonderful job with our food and your lovely manner. This will be a regular for me now on my many trips to Newtown”

“Top notch ...highly recommended”

“We had the TCC Big Breakfast. The food was deliciously. Eggs were a little over done but the chutney was exceptional. Not sure about onion rings on a breakfast though. Coffees arrived as we finished which was different to AU but makes more sense to not have finished your drink before your meal arrives. The coffees were perfect. Thanks”

“Cute little coffee window. Friendly service every time, great coffee, and convenient location right in the middle of Tawa. Highly reccommend. We love this spot.”

“I love the coffee of red rabbit! Awesome service and the best coffee ever!”

“There are a lot of options available with great prize. Love their deserts”

“Great food loved the chicken tacos Cesar salad could’ve done with more dressing and a boiled egg instead of poached but tasted great chicken was juicy definitely will be back service was awesome too”

“Had a really great coffee from here at the weekend. Nice and hot, just the right strength and really good flavour. Go check it out!”

“Another local favourite, with plenty of great ways to enjoy your fresh coffee - Steampunk and Nitro among the 'must try' options - and a knowledgeable staff happy to help find your favourites!”

“A wonderful birthday lunch at Picnic! I cannot thank Picnic Cafe enough for an absolutely fabulous 70th birthday lunch! It was Wellington on a good day and the roses were in full bloom. This is such a fantastic venue for Welly locals and especially for visitors. The service was outstanding with the manager and his staff graciously, attentively and very efficiently accommodating 26 exuberant family and friends. It worked beautifully for the group that each could select what they wanted for lunch and the atmosphere was relaxed and, well, picnic-y. It couldn't have been better! Highly recommended. Thank you to Paul Lester and J Paul and Picnic! Mary Dec 2025”

“Great coffee and a pleasant space showcasing the charm of the old bank.”