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Best muffins
- 149Fidel's CafeTe AroFidels on Cuba are a haven for vegans especially in terms of baking. The blackberry, peach and chocolate muffins are amazing and animal product free. Wooo whoo!
- 22This quiet little cafe down Willis is a hidden gem. Their muffins are the perfect thing to munch on over morning tea when you’re hiding from your boss.
- 318Ti Kouka CafeWellington CentralTwo words - Gingerbread pancakes! Who knew they existed, but you won’t be able to think of anything else once you’ve tried them.
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Where to get a suit
- 16Crane Brothers WellingtonWellington CentralIf you want to be a dapper gentleman of Wellington, then you need to get yo’ self down to Crane Bros and get yo’ self one of their fine suits. Custom tailoring in the old fashioned way means that you’re guaranteed a quality suit plus you’ll look darn sexy.
- 23Munns - The Mans Store WellingtonWellington CentralMunns have a wide selection of the latest styles in mens suits at reasonable prices. Their awesome sales staff will help you pick out a suit that suits you.
- 37Barkers Lambton QuayWellington CentralAs well as a clothes store there is a remarkable array of men’s grooming products.
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Best pho
- 16Mekong CafeTe AroThis quiet little cafe on Vivian Street is one of Wellington’s hidden gems. Authentic Vietnamese food is served up in steaming bowls. It’s cheap, it’s good, it’s friendly.
- 21NAM RestaurantTe AroPho: a simple vietnamese dish. NAM’s pho: the best pho you’re going to get in Wellington. No MSG, no additives, all fresh local produce. Also try the drip drip coffee, yummo!
- 310Fisherman's PlateTe AroThis innocuous little diner down Bond Street is one of Wellington’s gems. The Fisherman’s Plate serves up some of the best chips in Wellington as well as a selection of amazing fresh Vietnamese dishes. All amazing.
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Best lamingtons
- 13Cozy Cake ShopTe AroWhether you want a pie for lunch or a filled roll, the Cozy Cake Shop will fill your tummy on the cheap.
- 23Sir Breadwins Lunch ServiceWellington CentralThe idea is simple: make good sammiches and people will come. Sir Breadwins packs the best sandwiches in town for your lunch. Fill up some delicious fresh-baked bread with their gourmet fillings. Also try a lamington: they are potench the best in Wellington.
- 311From sitting down for their eggs benedict or grabbing their excellent cheese scones on the run, everything is great for breakfast at Floriditas.
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Best Americana
- 15Joe's Garage WellingtonWellington CentralDown the bottom of Tory Street, Joe’s Garage serves up American Diner style deliciousness. Their hot plates are always a sizzle with bacon and their coffee pots are always ready to pour your next cup o' joe. For that true Americana experience you have to try their awesome burgers.
- 224Six Barrel Soda FactoryTe Aro$4 bottomless coffee, this is the perfect place to sit in the window and watch the world go by.
- 345Sweet Mother's KitchenTe AroOn a lazy Sunday morning, I love stuffing my face with Sweet Mother’s enormous breakfast burrito.
- 428Tommy MillionsWellington CentralTommy is a pizza genius. The dough is amazing and the wide selection of toppings makes this a must eat. Also they sell icecream: delicious delicious ice cream!
- 519Golding's Free DiveWellington CentralA bit like Cheers, sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and Golding’s Free Dive is that bar. And like Norm, you can sit at the bar and Sean Golding will listen to your troubles, or even sit down and share his. A true local.
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Best Japanese
- 17Domo SushiWellington CentralDomo Sushi looks unassuming but it is the most authentic sushi you can get in Wellington and great value.
- 25TatsushiWellington CentralThese guys are committed to traditional and delicious Japanese food. You must try their house made tofu, it will blow your mind and you’ll never go back to the rubbery, tasteless store bought stuff again. Keeping with Japanese tradition all their seafood is fresh daily. Their raw fish bowl is packed with delicate slices of fish and their sushi is the best in town.
- 39KAZU Yakitori BarTe AroHidden behind an almost camouflaged door is one of Wellington’s very few Yakitori bars. Delicious japanese styled BBQ skewers make this an excellent snack or great tapas style dining experence with friends.
- 40LeafeeThorndonNot many people may know, or would guess from it’s cafe style appearance and charade during the day but Thursday - Saturday Leafee turns into a traditional Japanese restaurant.