I enjoyed lunch at this eatery near my office. It's within the Press Hall - a broad, open and quite…read morenoisy food hall on Willis Street. The staff were very helpful to guide me through the best options for my taste and dietary requirements. I chose the Earth Bowl, but not the slow egg. I had a plain poached egg. It was served very nicely with generous rocket, some roasted cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini and carrot. It would have had hummus but I swapped that out for basil oil. It was a nice lunch. I'd come again as the things other diners had liked great too.

I've been so many times and loved every experience. The food and juices are always fresh and…read moredelicious. The coffee is excellent and you can't beat the view and the service. The staff had been very friendly and kind every time I've been, even during the busy lunch rush.

Friendly staff. Good coffee. Only stopped off for a quick takeaway but food looked good, although…read moreall wrapped up so not sure if all fresh today. Reasonable prices.

Came in on a Friday morning around 8:40am for our 9:20am Weta Experience…read more The woman was friendly but service was slow given that there were no other customers inside. Basic eggs and toast came out first if you're in a rush. Eggs Benedict? Don't order if you're in a rush. And be sure to ask for sauce on the side! Maybe it's a thing to be heavy on sauce in Wellington, but it made my breakfast inedible and I didn't have time to send back. Super convenient location... 5 min (or less) walk to Weta. Not expensive.

Despite other complaints about poor and delayed service, we did not experience any of that…read more There were four servers running around and it seemed that the work flow and deliveries were constant. We were properly advised by our server that their new menu had smaller portion sizes, yet my wife & I ordered too much food. (The portion sizes are still generous). Quality was good on average, though there are a couple of dishes that we didn't care for, from a personal taste thing. There's not any other restaurant that is open during the early part of the week, so this is the best choice. Best to come here before going upstairs to see a movie, but one can dine here without the movie experience. Good setting and lobby both in front & upstairs is a treat to see.

My experience at Coco's at the Roxy was similar to my experience with online dating about a decade…read moreago; and for anyone who has ever tried online dating, you know you never actually end up with someone based on whatever was written online. I read through some of the other reviews, and Coco seemed to be all style and good looks without the girl-next-door niceties and sassy-smart personality you'd find in someone you'd want to take home to Mother. Everyone seemed to come to consensus that Coco was a hot date, if somewhat inattentive and snotty at times. Was Coco really like that? Not on our first date. She was dressed elegantly, done up like a 1920s art deco doll. She was smart, attentive and knowledgable and made a lasting impression with her food. We ordered a ceviche to start, accompanied by well-made cocktails. The martini I ordered was dry and up, the Moscow Mule was fragrant and a good companion to the ceviche. Then came a duck for two. A half-duck with mandarin and middle eastern spices, a new take on duck a l'orange. Coco described her duck with winter vegetables, but my guess was that she forgot to change winter for spring as I saw asparagus, spinach and french beans; all of which are spring vegetables. The duck fat fries had to be the hot make-out session of the night, with potato wedges that had crisp and flavorsome exterior and fluffy soft interiors. All in all, I'd take Coco out for a few more nights, but she's quite a stylish lady and I'm sure she'll be happy with more suitors and attention from other leading men if given the choice.

Funky little hole in the wall deli cafe. Great food options, counter and menu. Excellent coffee…read moreGreat vibe with friendly stafff

Fantastic Rissole - bought from Gypsie Kitchen - Absolutely…read morewonderful :) We thoroughly enjoyed our tone here.

Great cafe to stop for brekkie or a cuppa in the Lyall Bay area with retro decor! They are open 7…read moredays a week and located on the second level up the stairs of the Maranui SLSC building. Get here early on the weekends or there will be a queue to get a table. The customer service and food are both really good, so I actually went here a couple of days in a row when I was visiting. They also have nice views overlooking the bay.

I regularly go here once a week , absolutely love it . Food is great , place is clean , all staff…read moreare lovely and helpful . Best cafe in the Wellington area without a doubt .

My son told Dad you have to try food in Polo We been walking…read morearound and stop by for snack But we end up eating soup It was amazing taste and appearance of the dish Thank You Polo

This is one of the best lunches in Wellington! It's a small cafe with great vibes and great…read moreservice. In addition to a lovely pastry and coffee selection - they've got a fantastic lunch menu. The folks I dined with spoke very highly of the burger and the fish special but I tried a vegetarian option - some absolutely delectable hash browns with fresh roasted tomatoes and a lovely arugula and feta cheese salad with a balsamic reduction. I will crave this dish moving forward and can't wait to come back for a lunch at Cafe Polo. Highly recommend!

Excellent coffee and an awesome spinach and cheese pinwheel…read more Funky cafe that offers excellent menu and counter options. At night they have a varied menu with lots of yummy things. 3 separate small shops joined up which means it can be both intimate as well as good for groups. A real local treasure that had been going strong for years.

From the outside the cafe looks like it would be good however, when you walk in, you don't get…read moregreeted, the inexperienced staff look at you and don't say anything...not a good start. I stay and eat. The food was ok but not the 4+ star food I was expecting. I ordered Potato & Bacon Hash from the menu. It could have been a great dish. The weakness was with the potatoes - they were under seasoned, they were days old from the fridge and barely heated through. Also, a couple came in and sat at a table. They weren't greeted or acknowledged. They sat for a while (no menus, no water) and then left after 5 minutes . Was I the only one who noticed?!? Wait staff eventually cleared my table, asked if I'd like coffee, which I politely declined. Then left me to work out that I needed to go to the counter and pay. Bummer!

I dropped in for brunch. The staff were pleasant and friendly, the food looked nice, the coffee was…read moregood, but I left after my coffee. There is a smokers' courtyard at the rear through an open door, and I could barely breathe for all the second hand smoke blowing through. There are so many great options for coffee in Wellington, that this one is best avoided.

Consistently great coffee and good quality fresh food. Best coffee in Kilbirnie. Seating inside as…read morewell as courtyard. Family run business

Our tour group stopped here for lunch today, got seated in the back of the venue. We ordered…read more1) pasta bolognese - decent 2) fish of the day (gurnard) - this was good, fish was soft 3) pepperoni pizza - delicious 4) big kiwi breakfast - husband enjoyed this meal We also got a gingerbread man cookie and a confetti cookie from the bakery area. Pleasantly surprised by our meals here and would recommend to others!

Great local restaurant. Small cafe like front room, then a larger back room and a further sheltered…read morecourtyard out back. Good menu with lots of favourites but some interesting choices such as crayfish bisque. 8 of us had different things, fresh tasty pizzas, granola and fruits, omelette, scrambled eggs. All cooked well and served attractively. Quite noisey one the middle bar area. Service friendly but slow as they were very busy. Overall a good experience

I wish I could go back everyday until I try everything on the menu...then keep going back once I…read morepick my favorite dish. The atmosphere alone; with bathrooms funky surprises, tables with awesome posters, and random memorabilia around the space creates so much fun! I explored all over, and got to meet the local cat who hangs out. With the view across the street, they probably didn't need to do anything and the place would be amazing, but they really add to the beach/water feel. The staff is super friendly, welcoming our tour group with open arms (granted they knew our tour guide really well), but we got a breathtaking window view, and the kindest treatment. We got milkshakes (chocolate banana and coffee) they tasted so fresh, like they handpicked bananas and shaved in gourmet chocolate; like they poured in iced coffee. So yummy I slurped every drop. For a meal I got the scorch-o-rama breakfast; so much meat! and the Wellington special brown sauce gave it a good tangy taste. The mushrooms were grilled to yum 10/10, I wanted to ask for more. My husband got the Arnold Chowder with large chunks of seafood. So fresh it was as if they left and caught them while we barely waited. (True this and the milkshakes didn't pair that well on our tummies later, but worth it!)

An iconic cafe on the beach spectacular on a sunny day sitting outside overlooking the sand and…read moresea. But equally good warm inside on a wild day watching the waves. Good food both counter and menu. Great coffee