Top pick1. Pour and Twist
Coffee shop · Te Aro · $10–20
Rated 4.9 out of 5520 reviews
“best coffee we’ve had in NZ, class people and vibe, amazing doggo!”
13 Garrett Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Best cafes in Wellington, New Zealand
10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank
- Places listed
- 10
- Average rating
- 4.8
- Reviews counted
- 8,124
- Open on Sundays
- 9
2. Leafee Cafe
Cafe · Thorndon · $20–30
Rated 4.9 out of 5229 reviews“The coffee is also excellent and one of the best we’ve had in Wellington.”
320 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
3. Arlo Eatery
Cafe · Te Aro · $20–30
Rated 4.9 out of 5203 reviews“The best salads and slices in Wellington served by the friendliest staff.”
149 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
4. Coffee & Toast
Cafe · Thorndon · $20–30
Rated 4.9 out of 5189 reviews“Delicious coffee and extremely accommodating owners whilst on my travels.”
328 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington 6011
5. Evil Twins Coffee
Coffee shop · Te Aro · $1–10
Rated 4.8 out of 5222 reviews“Perfect matcha, perfect coffee, very friendly and good price rates!”
161B Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
6. Neo Cafe & Eatery
Coffee shop · Te Aro · $20–30
Rated 4.7 out of 51,500 reviews“Excellent service and the best coffee In Wellington”
132 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
7. Customs
Coffee shop · Te Aro · $10–20
Rated 4.7 out of 5596 reviews“Grew coffee, delicious small bites, and very efficient staff.”
39 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
8. Gemini Cafe & Eatery
Cafe · $20–30
Rated 4.7 out of 5540 reviews“... cafe in wellington, the food is a must and the very good coffee.”
20 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
9. Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe
Coffee shop · Te Aro · $20–30
Rated 4.6 out of 51,697 reviews“Amazing service, some of the best coffee in Wellington.”
119 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
10. Fidel's Cafe
Cafe · Te Aro · $20–30
Rated 4.5 out of 52,428 reviews“Great service, yum food, fabulously eclectic and very Wellington”
32a Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
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What are the best cafes in Wellington, New Zealand?
Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated cafes in Wellington, New Zealand are Pour and Twist (4.9 stars from 520 reviews) and Leafee Cafe (4.9 stars from 229 reviews).
Which cafes in Wellington, New Zealand are open on Sunday?
9 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including Pour and Twist (9 am–2 pm) and Leafee Cafe (8 am–2 pm). Hours can change, so call ahead.
How are these cafes ranked?
By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.