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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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Te Aro
Coffee Supreme's Te Aro hub serving their seasonal single origins through espresso, plunger, and stovetop methods
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Rich Coffee Roasters
Newtown
Wellington roastery and café serving their own thoughtfully sourced beans with mid-level roast profiles and knowledgeable staff
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow
Best Ugly Bagels
Wellington Airport
Al Brown's Montreal-style bagel concept at Wellington Airport delivering quality coffee alongside hand-crafted, wood-fired bagels
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
Cellar-vate
Thorndon
Espresso bar tucked into Thorndon's historic Backbencher Gastropub, serving quality coffee alongside craft beers and pub fare
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
The Peppermill Cafe
Porirua
Porirua café since 2006 with baristas crafting detailed latte art in house-baked bread and fresh food setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrow
Beach Babylon
Oriental Bay
Retro beachside café on Oriental Parade serving Peoples Coffee with outdoor seating and views across the harbour
Open until 8:00 PMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Te Aro
Coffee Supreme's Te Aro hub serving their seasonal single origins through espresso, plunger, and stovetop methods
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowRich Coffee Roasters
Newtown
Wellington roastery and café serving their own thoughtfully sourced beans with mid-level roast profiles and knowledgeable staff
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowCellar-vate
Thorndon
Espresso bar tucked into Thorndon's historic Backbencher Gastropub, serving quality coffee alongside craft beers and pub fare
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowThe Peppermill Cafe
Porirua
Porirua café since 2006 with baristas crafting detailed latte art in house-baked bread and fresh food setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBeach Babylon
Oriental Bay
Retro beachside café on Oriental Parade serving Peoples Coffee with outdoor seating and views across the harbour
Open until 8:00 PM
Shelly Bay Baker
Te Aro
Bakery-led café in Te Aro where naturally leavened sourdough shares the spotlight with quality coffee and house-made bagels
Opens 7:15 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Te Aro
Coffee Supreme's Te Aro hub serving their seasonal single origins through espresso, plunger, and stovetop methods
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowRich Coffee Roasters
Newtown
Wellington roastery and café serving their own thoughtfully sourced beans with mid-level roast profiles and knowledgeable staff
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowBest Ugly Bagels
Wellington Airport
Al Brown's Montreal-style bagel concept at Wellington Airport delivering quality coffee alongside hand-crafted, wood-fired bagels
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowCellar-vate
Thorndon
Espresso bar tucked into Thorndon's historic Backbencher Gastropub, serving quality coffee alongside craft beers and pub fare
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowThe Peppermill Cafe
Porirua
Porirua café since 2006 with baristas crafting detailed latte art in house-baked bread and fresh food setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBeach Babylon
Oriental Bay
Retro beachside café on Oriental Parade serving Peoples Coffee with outdoor seating and views across the harbour
Open until 8:00 PMCafés with Food
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Te Aro
Coffee Supreme's Te Aro hub serving their seasonal single origins through espresso, plunger, and stovetop methods
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBest Ugly Bagels
Wellington Airport
Al Brown's Montreal-style bagel concept at Wellington Airport delivering quality coffee alongside hand-crafted, wood-fired bagels
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowCellar-vate
Thorndon
Espresso bar tucked into Thorndon's historic Backbencher Gastropub, serving quality coffee alongside craft beers and pub fare
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowThe Peppermill Cafe
Porirua
Porirua café since 2006 with baristas crafting detailed latte art in house-baked bread and fresh food setting
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowBeach Babylon
Oriental Bay
Retro beachside café on Oriental Parade serving Peoples Coffee with outdoor seating and views across the harbour
Open until 8:00 PMShelly Bay Baker
Te Aro
Bakery-led café in Te Aro where naturally leavened sourdough shares the spotlight with quality coffee and house-made bagels
Opens 7:15 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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