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Wellington calls itself the coffee capital of New Zealand, and the claim rests on its roasters: Havana Coffee Works has roasted on Tory Street since 1989, Caffe L'affare for three decades on College Street, and Coffee Supreme and Flight Coffee both keep their roasteries within a few blocks of Cuba Street. The city is compact and hilly, and most of it is walkable from the waterfront.
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Trade School Kitchen
Naenae
Community-focused café in Naenae delivering quality coffee alongside social impact through barista training programs.
Open until 3:00 PM
Aro Cafe
Aro Valley
House-roasted six-origin blend hand-crafted on-site in Aro Valley, featuring Brazil base with chocolate and citrus notes.
Open until 9:00 PM
Raglan Roast Coffee
Te Aro
Waterfront outpost of the beloved Raglan roastery, serving their own carefully sourced beans at Chaffers Dock.
Open until 4:00 PM
Raglan Roast Coffee
Wellington Central
Surf culture meets coffee with daily small-batch roasting on custom-built roasters, featuring their signature Brown Lightning blend.
Open until 4:00 PM
Neo Cafe & Eatery
Te Aro
Coffee Supreme-pouring Wellington staple with passionate baristas slinging flat whites and single-origin bottomless filter since 1993.
Open until 2:30 PM
Prefab
Te Aro
Modern Te Aro café focusing on simple essentials: quality coffee, housemade bread, and seasonal breakfast and lunch.
Open until 3:00 PMEspresso Focused
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Naenae
Community-focused café in Naenae delivering quality coffee alongside social impact through barista training programs.
Open until 3:00 PM
Coffee Supreme Roastery
Mount Cook
Wellington's pioneering specialty roastery with decades of coffee excellence, offering their own seasonal single-origin beans and espresso.
Open until 4:30 PM
Fuel Espresso
Wellington Central
Independent since 1996, roasting washed arabica specialty beans with Italian espresso expertise and farm-direct heritage from India.
Open until 3:00 PM
Refresh Espresso
Johnsonville
Owner-operated Johnsonville espresso bar with houseplants and weekend donuts, serving quick-fire coffee to locals.
Open until 3:00 PM
Scorch-O-Rama
Karaka Bays
Beachside café on Karaka Bay Road serving coffee and substantial brunch in one of Wellington's most scenic coastal settings.
Open until 4:00 PMAro Cafe
Aro Valley
House-roasted six-origin blend hand-crafted on-site in Aro Valley, featuring Brazil base with chocolate and citrus notes.
Open until 9:00 PMCafés with Food
View all 70Trade School Kitchen
Naenae
Community-focused café in Naenae delivering quality coffee alongside social impact through barista training programs.
Open until 3:00 PMRefresh Espresso
Johnsonville
Owner-operated Johnsonville espresso bar with houseplants and weekend donuts, serving quick-fire coffee to locals.
Open until 3:00 PMScorch-O-Rama
Karaka Bays
Beachside café on Karaka Bay Road serving coffee and substantial brunch in one of Wellington's most scenic coastal settings.
Open until 4:00 PMAro Cafe
Aro Valley
House-roasted six-origin blend hand-crafted on-site in Aro Valley, featuring Brazil base with chocolate and citrus notes.
Open until 9:00 PM
Sweet Vanilla Kitchen
Hutt Central
Health-focused café and kitchen in Lower Hutt specialising in keto-friendly baked goods and wholesome lunch options.
Open until 3:00 PM
Maranui Cafe
Lyall Bay
Beach-view café in Lyall Bay serving breakfast and lunch with Kiwi classics, vegan options, and cabinet food near the surf.
Open until 5:00 PMFrequently Asked Questions
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