I came here to Comes and Goes back in November (yes, I know it's June as I write this but seeing as…read morethere's not many reviews on yelp I feel like I have to do this place a service by being a more recent review) after hopping off our cruise ship to explore Wellington with my wife and some friends, and this cafe sits in a beautiful area of town that's very homey and feels like you're venturing through a hallmark movie. It was small and quiet inside as it was still morning, so the wait staff was all the more attentive and quick to answer any questions we had about the menu. My wife is gluten free, and they were able to accommodate her mushroom toast order with gluten free bread (taste was out of this world, it came with a fried cheese tuile on top that just added so much more savoriness), and my Turkish eggs with halloumi was a light but perfectly satiating plate that had a lot of bold flavors coming from the shakshuka style sauce. Our friends got a seasonal special croissant sandwich as well as their bibimbap plate, and considering they spent the entire time eating and not saying anything I would consider that a resounding "yes this is amazing". They also had an amazing raspberry matcha that was so unbelievably creamy and delicious, I highly recommend trying it with oat milk if that fits your fancy. We were visiting from the US, and the prices I would say are comparable to a First Watch. Reasonable for a nice brunch when you're trying something out in a new city. I'm already planning my next trip out to AUS and NZ, and I know for sure I'm going to make this place a must-stop.

The most gorgeous food ever!! I was worried the taste wouldn't match the looks... but it does!! I…read morecannot stop thinking about those Waffles. If you can make a bite with a bit of everything - bacon, cream cheese, berry, chocolate, syrup... omg it's EVERYTHING. I'm salivated just writing this! My only complaint was it was freezing in there! I had to wear my coat the whole meal. My husband also wanted to point out that it was the weakest coffee he had ever had.

I love this cafe both inside and back patio. First time I went here was in 2016 with Paulie Mumsy…read moreafter she took me to the beach at the very end of Eastbourne. I think she had phyllo and I had salmon quiche and tea for two ($20). We sat at the back where they had cool mural and arts hanging and loads of plants. It was during the lunch rush so the place was packed. Went back a couple of weeks later and tried the ham and brie phyllo, and during my recent trip (June/July 2017), I had the chicken satay phyllo. A nice little cafe to have a quick bite while in the area. They also have sweets/dessert pies which Mumsy and I decided not to have since we were pretty full.

The French toast is amazing, with lots of fruit, great vanilla yogurt and thick maple syrup. Our…read morecoffees were excellent too and the cabinet food looked very appetising. Five stars for the food, but the seats are quite tight. We will be back for sure.

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

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]

Great cafe set in the park. Huge outdoor area under cover with views of the grounds and the beach…read moreover the road. Love it that they have lots of ride on toys for kids. Makes it a very popular family and dog friendly location Good food and coffee.

Oh can sit inside it out. Fire was on inside, it was very nice…read more We just sat for coffee and scones. Coffee was good and strong. Scones were heated and delicious.

Great coffee, always super friendly staff I would recommend…read morethis place to all who love great food and coffee Enjoy!!!!

Typical coffee club in Queensgate Mall with reasonable food and coffee. We use our vip card here a…read morelot. $25 per year for the card and every 2 coffees you buy you get one free, plus discount on food. Great value.

This cafe looks a little on the "no frills" side, and initially I was concerned - but don't let the…read moreappearance fool you - it's great. You can buy food from the cabinet or order from the menu. Either way, you order and pay at the counter. The menu is short, but the food is good. My companions and I chose a table in the sheltered patio area, which is very pleasant and even on a very windy Wellington day, it was a nice area to sit. We chose Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, a Beef Burger with Fries and a style of Big Breakfast (chose poached eggs, spinach, mushroom, tomato and avocado). Everything was great - Beef burger was good, with great chips; Eggs Bennie was lovely (but not much salmon) and the poached eggs and extras were very nice. Very friendly service from the lovely staff. The coffee is very good. We sat, chatted, relaxed and had a very leisurely lunch - an enjoyable meal. We will be back - thank you.

I have been visiting this cafe over 15 years. Now it is under new owner who has made miracles and…read moregot this gem to shine again.

Bad experience with chef Shane!! It's sad that the owner of the cafe was standing while everything…read moreunfolds. After spending $102. We made another order the breakfast burger $18 and unfortunately my brother was allergic to bacon so we advised the chef but, he refused to swap the burger unless we make another payment and flipped for $18 bloody heck. He was rude which ruined my Saturday experience. Shane ruined the reputation of his his team. Customer service is very important mate!! Never again coming back to this cafe.

Had to wait 10 minutes because they mismade our order. When I got home... they still mismade our…read moreorder. Gave us some gross pork spaghetti thing that neither of us could stomach to eat. They offered to make us what we originally wanted if we drove back. But at 10pm its too much of an inconvenience. To be honest even though it completely ruined my meal. And what i specifically wanted and went there for they just ended up refunding me after i emailed them my bank details and more hastle. We were spending quite a lot of money there ordering 3 meals plus sides. Would have been nice to get some discount or something but didn't happen so instead i just wrote this complaint as the amount of hassle made me wish i had just cooked my own food at home. I go to get take out to avoid hassle after a long days work.

Been going there for many years (hello George wherever you are), at least since 2003. Remarkably…read moreconsistent over all this time. The bruschetta for two remains tasty but not too filling and the spaghetti seafood main I had remains generous with seafood. My wife had the antipasto platter as a main that she enjoyed. Did like their old policy of any wine by the glass but now by the glass is a limited selection. We didn't look at dessert. The service was prompt and responsive. Overall just as experienced many times and will do so again. Recommend a reservation as it is small even with the extra room. Enjoy.

Delicious food and coffee. Hip restaurant with a stylish menu and friendly staff…read moreDuring the day the pastries and breads are amazing.

Great food. Albeit at a PRICE…read more not for the faint of heart wait till the bill arrives!! Clean comfortable cafe out in Miramar. Service is ok....slow clearing away dishes bringing water refills so imho.... At this price point.... needs to he lifted up a tad. We four diners chose breakfast and lunch MAINS, all were lovely see the pics. Each had a fresh coffee came to over a hundy $. Dear for a one course brekky and a single coffee each, innit? Recommended if your budget allows..... If $ no object go for it.... Delicious fresh made on premises bread / food. With the service sorted it IS a 5 star experience.