Best Brunch Cafés Wellington
Top breakfast spots in NZ's café capital
Wellington's brunch scene rivals any global city. These cafés combine exceptional coffee with creative breakfast menus, proving why Wellington claims more cafés per capita than New York City.
Prefab Café
Jessie Street, Te Aro
Legendary Wellington brunch institution. Creative cabinet food, exceptional coffee, and iconic container setting. Book ahead or queue.
Wellington brunch royalty. The cabinet food is unmatched and coffee program matches the food quality.
Flight Coffee Hangar
Dixon Street, Te Aro
Warehouse roastery with exceptional brunch menu. Single-origin pour-overs alongside creative breakfast dishes.
Coffee excellence meets brunch quality. Flight roasts in-house and the food program is world-class.
Nikau Café
City Gallery, Civic Square
City Gallery café with waterfront views. Quality NZ cuisine, excellent coffee, and central location.
Combine art gallery visit with exceptional brunch. Waterfront location and consistent quality.
Loretta
Cuba Street
All-day brunch specialist with Middle Eastern influences. Creative menu and specialty coffee program.
Shakshuka specialists and incredible coffee. Weekend institution on Cuba Street.
Customs by Coffee Supreme
Ghuznee Street, Te Aro
Coffee Supreme flagship with serious brunch game. House-roasted beans and modern NZ menu.
Coffee Supreme excellence with food to match. Their roastery cafe showcases both coffee and cuisine.
Floriditas
Cuba Street
Wellington brunch classic since 2002. Reliable quality, extensive menu, and busy weekend atmosphere.
Proven track record. Floriditas delivers consistent brunch excellence year after year.
Milk Crate
Newtown
Newtown neighborhood gem with creative brunch menu. Local favorite with quality ingredients.
Away from tourist crowds, serving Newtown locals exceptional brunch with great coffee.
Havana Coffee Works
Tory Street, Te Aro
Roastery café with brunch to match their coffee reputation. Industrial space with quality food.
Havana roasts Wellington café staple beans. Their flagship cafe does the brand justice.