This is a popular local cafe. People lucky enough to live nearby regularly enjoy the "village"…read moreatmosphere and the casual sophistication of the menu. It's great that it it is so close to the city, yet seems far enough away to be a good weekend spot. The coffee is good and meals are always satisfying - but they can take a while. I'm a particular fan of their brunch, plus their beautiful pear tart ... makes me keep coming back for more.

Excellent coffee and friendly and efficient service. The breakfast and brunch are fantastic or if…read moreyour in the mood for takeaways then try the sandwiches or the decadent cheese and rocket scone with a slab of butter. Dinner is great too - open just a few nights a week - I would rate some of those meals as amongst the best I've ever enjoyed. The dinner menu is ever changing but there seems an emphasis on Italian and there are always a few vegetarian options. Am pleased that this cafe is my local and that in addition to the great food the people are lovely too.

Nice cafe to stop at for breakfast in downtown Wellington. They have an outdoor patio seating area…read moreand the interior seating area is filled with antique quirky decor. The regular customer base definitely seemed to be on the more mature side. They also add a 2.5% service charge for credit card or contactless payments. The coffee and service were both really good!

A solid breakfast / brunch place. We got poached eggs and salmon rosti both with bacon on the side…read moreand two flat whites. The room has big north facing windows so it gets plenty of light, even in the winter. Comfy tables fun chairs and owned by someone who is really quite fond of thermoses.

Great local cafe. Normally quite busy, very little wait time on cabinet food and coffee, even…read moreduring a rush.

I love this cafe! My husband and I wanted to get out of wellington for the day and stumbled across…read morethis little gem for lunch. I had a butter chicken pie and I have to say it was so good I didn't even share a taster bite. The pastry was perfect and it came with a nice little salad on the side. They have beautiful lunch dishes, desserts to tempt you and coffee too. The service was excellent, they were fast and polite and quick to clear tables away. The only thing I would change is the bathroom set up. It works just fine but when you first walk into the back there's a moment when you wonder if you are in the right place. The restroom was clean but is currently doubling as a laundry room. Don't let that last bit steer you away though, the food and atmosphere outshine any imperfections this place may have!

Columbus Coffee in Newtown is probably one of the best coffee shops in Wellington if you're looking…read morefor a full coffee shop experience. While it tends to get a bit more cafe-feeling around noon, most of the morning and afternoon it's easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy a flat white or latte at your leisure. There's always a table open, plenty of power outlets so you can get some work done, and a good range of food and baked goods too! The wifi is tied to how much you spend and is more trouble than it's worth (use your phone's hotspot instead). There also is no air conditioning here, so when the sun hits the 10m tall wall of glass, it can get uncomfortably warm inside so be prepared!

This is a cafe as part of the Columbus coffee franchise, so you know what you will get here if…read moreyou've been to others. The dishes are as good as anywhere else and service is nice.

Excellent food, both counter and menu. Also sell artisan breads and coffee roasted on site…read more Buzzing atmosphere with lots of hipsters and business people socialising working or just hanging out. Great place for brunch. I expected to pay City prices for quality of food and service which was worth it. In fact the two excellent coffees and delicious date scone only $13. And the scone had yummy jam and cream served with it. Great value! Large separate function space also available.

We came here for breakfast. Good coffee, good sandwiches, the bowl of fries was good and huge. My…read morefavorite was the salted caramel cookie we got to go.

What a delightful surprise this cafe is. My friends and I were not sure what we would find on a…read morelong weekend Sunday in Eastbourne, so we were pleased that Hive was open and welcoming. It's a spacious and very relaxing space which offers a good range of options on its menu (we have various dietary requirements and tastes) and Hive exceeded our expectations. Service is friendly and quick, they are flexible with menu variations to suit diners' needs and the whole experience is great. We had the Halloumi Salad, Fried Chicken Burger, Waffles with Chicken & Bacon with some Curly Fries. It was all delicious, fresh, colourful and quick. Coffee is good too. You can sit indoors, on the outdoor patio or upstairs - it's such a great find. I wouldn't hesitate to come back - thank you!

Great location in the middle of town of Eastbourne. Well…read moredesigned nice seats. Ordered a coffee with a toasted sandwich,with in five minutes got my coffee But toasted sandwich was not coming yet waited about ten ish minutes and then mention, was my sandwich on the way out from the kitchen, after that I thought they were not that busy enough to forget, but I think the waitress totally forgot my sandwich pretty bad Sevices for only six customers in the cafe. Got an apology from one of the kitchen staff and said the toasted sandwich was on its way. Might come back when I hear its getting better reviews that Servies is pick up its game.

We've had a number of New Zealand breakfasts on this trip and this was the best. In part I was…read morehappy because it was easy to find multiple dishes that would suit my vegan-gluten free daughter. I was also pleased because the vegan-gluten free dishes were interesting to a non- vegan and really good. Of course, I had mine with a side of sausage. There are plenty of omnivorous options as well. The service was friendly and the coffee was excellent.

This is a really nice cafe, right at the waterfront end of Cuba Street. It was one of the few open…read moreon Anzac Day, so my companion and I stopped in for lunch. Service is lovely - friendly, responsive, sensible and quick. We enjoyed omelette with a side of avocado, followed by really good coffee. They have no problems adjusting menu items for dietary requirements, which is appreciated. The location means you can sit either inside or out and watch the world pass by as you relax. It's a really welcoming, relaxing, good place. Thank you, I'll definitely come back.

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