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On a beautiful sunny day, this spot is perfect for sipping coffee, having a snack and if you have kids - bring them along in bathers and let them frolic in the water fountains.

Te Ngakau Civic Square

Welly

Beachfront institution on the Esplanade in Petone. Live music, cold beers, fish and chips, and views straight out over the harbour to the city. Summer in the Wellington region distilled into one venue. The kind of place that captures everything good about a sunny afternoon — salt air, live tunes, a cold drink, and nowhere else you'd rather be. Worth the trip to Petone every single time.

Seashore Cabaret

Welly

Flight Coffee roasts some of the best beans in the country, and their Hangar café on Dixon Street is the perfect place to taste them. Airy, spacious, and designed to let the coffee do the talking. Order the filter if you really want to appreciate what they do — the single origins are outstanding. This is where Wellington's coffee obsession makes perfect sense. Serious beans, served with serious care, in a space that matches.

Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe

Welly

Healthy, wholesome food that actually tastes amazing — The Oatery on Left Bank is proof that eating well doesn't mean sacrificing flavour. Porridge bowls elevated to an art form, smoothies packed with goodness, and a menu that makes you feel genuinely good about what you're putting in your body. The kind of place where the food is as nourishing as it is delicious. A quiet hero of Wellington's café scene.

The Oatery

Welly

Wellington's most exciting new café on Allen Street. Colourful lattes that taste as good as they look, and a pastry cabinet that'll stop you mid-stride — croissant cubes, tiramisu cruffins, and creations that push the boundaries of what a bakery can be. Every item is a work of art, and the quality matches the presentation. This is the future of Wellington coffee culture — bold, creative, and absolutely worth queuing for.

Glou Glou

Welly

A sleek, modern eatery on Cornwall Street in Lower Hutt, bringing creative brunch and lunch dishes to the Hutt Valley. Beautiful plating, unexpected flavour combos, and a fresh, inviting space that makes you want to linger. The weekend crowd loves it, and for good reason — the menu pushes boundaries while still feeling approachable. One of the Hutt's best new additions and proof the food scene out here is thriving.

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