Downtown Biz Index

Room 18 · Cafes

Top cafes in Wellington

10 works on view, hung in order of rating and how many people left one.

Top pick marks the top three.

How we rank
  1. No. 1

    Pour and TwistTop pick

    Coffee shop · Te Aro

    4.9stars· 520 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday

    “best coffee we’ve had in NZ, class people and vibe, amazing doggo!”

  2. No. 2

    Leafee CafeTop pick

    Cafe · Thorndon

    4.9stars· 229 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “The coffee is also excellent and one of the best we’ve had in Wellington.”

  3. No. 3

    Arlo EateryTop pick

    Cafe · Te Aro

    4.9stars· 203 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “The best salads and slices in Wellington served by the friendliest staff.”

  4. No. 4

    Coffee & Toast

    Cafe · Thorndon

    4.9stars· 189 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Delicious coffee and extremely accommodating owners whilst on my travels.”

  5. No. 5

    Evil Twins Coffee

    Coffee shop · Te Aro

    4.8stars· 222 reviews

    $1–10 · Wheelchair accessible

    “Perfect matcha, perfect coffee, very friendly and good price rates!”

  6. No. 6

    Neo Cafe & Eatery

    Coffee shop · Te Aro

    4.7stars· 1,500 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Excellent service and the best coffee In Wellington”

  7. No. 7

    Customs

    Coffee shop · Te Aro

    4.7stars· 596 reviews

    $10–20 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Grew coffee, delicious small bites, and very efficient staff.”

  8. No. 8

    Gemini Cafe & Eatery

    Cafe · Wellington

    4.7stars· 540 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “... cafe in wellington, the food is a must and the very good coffee.”

  9. No. 9

    Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe

    Coffee shop · Te Aro

    4.6stars· 1,697 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Amazing service, some of the best coffee in Wellington.”

  10. No. 10

    Fidel's Cafe

    Cafe · Te Aro

    4.5stars· 2,428 reviews

    $20–30 · Open on Sunday · Wheelchair accessible

    “Great service, yum food, fabulously eclectic and very Wellington”

Cafes in Wellington

Notes on this room

Which cafes in Wellington are rated highest?

Weighing each rating by its number of reviews, the top spots go to Pour and Twist (4.9★, 520 reviews), Leafee Cafe (4.9★, 229 reviews) and Arlo Eatery (4.9★, 203 reviews).

How many cafes does DowntownBizIndex list in Wellington?

There are 10 cafes on this page, spread over 2 neighbourhoods such as Te Aro and Thorndon.

Can I find cafes in Wellington open on a Sunday?

Yes: 9 of the 10 with listed hours open on Sundays, for example Pour and Twist (9 am–2 pm), Leafee Cafe (8 am–2 pm) and Arlo Eatery (8:30 am–2 pm). Hours can change, so a quick call first is a good idea.

Which cafes in Wellington have the most reviews?

Fidel's Cafe (2,428 reviews), Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe (1,697 reviews) and Neo Cafe & Eatery (1,500 reviews).