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Some Cafes on The Terrace
- 12Colonial CafeWellington CentralMy heading really says it all, Colonial is a great spot to grab some affordable bakery style cafe food within a relaxing cafe space. It isn't the fanciest spot on The Terrace, but you don't always want to do fancy do you?
- 22Gibbston Coffee CoWellington CentralAll this place does is coffee, but they do it damn well. If you need that hard hitting flat white or long back, look no further.
- 32Rise CafeWellington CentralRise is a nice consistent Terrace cafe. They're dependable with counter food, coffee and menu items. You'll definitely find something(s) to refuel on inside their four walls.
- 43Coffee 32Wellington CentralFlight Coffee on the Terrace, wonderful! Quick and tasty counter-food, wonderful as well! And lovely staff! Coffee 32 is a pretty decent option if you need takeout coffee/food.
- 52GasolineWellington CentralAnother top spot for coffee and food on The Terrace. At one point they had an exhibition of paintings of famous rappers like Tupac on the walls. Cool times!
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Cafes That Offer Bottomless Coffee
- 124Six Barrel Soda FactoryTe AroSix Barrel Soda Factory is another one of those spots which just always sounds nice. While the musical direction is generally (at least in my experience) indie rock or folk music, they just seem to always select the choicest records for playback. Can’t complain!
- 214PrefabTe AroPrefab is a class act. Affordable menu items, amazing coffee, super attentive and friendly (but not too attentive staff), off the hook counter food and delicious bakery takeaway items. On a Saturday morning, no matter how busy they are, Prefab never dissapoints.
- 328MontereyNewtownOh my days, the Monterey fries really do compete with the Sweet Mother’s Kitchen fries. Amazing sauces as well. Throw a haloumi burger into the mix for oh-so-yum times.
- 412Thunderbird CafeWellington CentralA brother business of sorts to Sweet Mothers Kitchen (or at least it was originally, I don’t know if it still is?), Thunderbird brings the wonders of Mexican/New Orleans informed food to the Lambton Quarter. The decor is wonderful, the staff are super friendly (and have really good senses of humor), and the food…OMG Today I had Chilli Curly Fries, which is curly fries with chilli nacho beans, sour cream, gucamole and melted cheese! My sister had a beef and onion ring burger. Both dishes were A+
- 519Golding's Free DiveWellington CentralA craft beer bar with bottomless coffee available! A craft beer bar with bottomless coffee available!!!
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Culinary Delights of the Lambton Quarter
- 112Thunderbird CafeWellington CentralA brother business of sorts to Sweet Mothers Kitchen (or at least it was originally, I don’t know if it still is?), Thunderbird brings the wonders of Mexican/New Orleans informed food to the Lambton Quarter. The decor is wonderful, the staff are super friendly (and have really good senses of humor), and the food…OMG Today I had Chilli Curly Fries, which is curly fries with chilli nacho beans, sour cream, gucamole and melted cheese! My sister had a beef and onion ring burger. Both dishes were A+
- 23Cafe BretonWellington CentralSavory French Crepes served with salads and fries if you want, all served Breton style. Breton as in Brittany, a special region of France with their own language and a lot of cultural pride. Some of the staff here are French, some even speak French, and some are just New Zealanders who spent lot of time out there. This place is tasty and usually quick to serve. Well worth it!
- 32Mexican QBT WellingtonWellington CentralAffordable burritos, tacos and quesadillas, all prepared and served in a very traditional (and even more tasty) Mexican style. If you need some quick takeout with some spice to it, QBT is the spot. Well recommended
- 45Tank Juice Bar Lambton SquareWellington CentralFresh vegetable/fruit juices and salads. Takeaway, healthy, delicious and nutritious. So essential.
- 53Sir Breadwins Lunch ServiceWellington CentralThese guys are the sandwich/filled roll kings. A talented sandwich artist assembles your sandwich for you, and you select the ingredients in real time. All diets are catered to here (well, most), and you can get great coffee as well. Yum yum yum!
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Best places to buy hot chips
- 145Sweet Mother's KitchenTe AroCurly fries. Yes, they have curly fries - and they just might be some of the best fries ever. They also come with this amazing aioli which literally tastes different every single time you eat it. Bravo!
- 218Ti Kouka CafeWellington CentralTriple cooked hot chips. Yes, triple cooked. I have no idea how they actually do that, but yes, it tastes as good as it sounds!
- 325Mt Vic ChipperyMount VictoriaAside from the incredible fish they serve, these guys do an amazing selection of fries - chunky, skinny, crinkly, the list goes on. A small box of them is pretty huge as well. Tasty + value for money = Eureka!
- 428MontereyNewtownOh my days, the Monterey fries really do compete with the Sweet Mother’s Kitchen fries. Amazing sauces as well. Throw a haloumi burger into the mix for oh-so-yum times.
- 511BebemosNewtownFries tossed with rosemary and garlic with chilli mayo… Right, let’s just take a pause and think about that sentence. Fries, tossed with rosemary and garlic, with chilli mayo. I can confirm that rosemary and garlic fries taste as good as they sound. I can also confirm that chilli mayo tastes as good as it sounds. And I can also confirm that the two combined is essentially as close as you’re gonna get to a carnival in your mouth! Tastebuds Party!!!
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Get To Know Berhampore
- 11L'affaire au ChocolatBerhamporeImported chocolate bars, nibs, cacao beans and more! Hot and cold chocolate drinks, a relaxed environment and better yet, the option to always consume more chocolate. What a wonderful place to always have close at hand?
- 23Rinski Korsakov'sBerhamporeThe best lil cafe in Berhampore. It might be the only cafe in Berhampore, but I’m pretty sure that even if there were a few more it would still be the best. They serve delicious and healthy open sandwiches (vege, meat, sardines and beyond), mouth melting baked goods, off the hook coffee, and some of the raddest decor in town. Damn, I used the word rad, what is this? 1993 all over again?
- 32Berhampore Locks LtdBerhamporeIf you need keys cut or locks replaced, these guys are the go-to in the Berhampore region. It's wonderful to have a service like this on hand close by.
- 41Don't have a washing machine or drying machine in the house? Have one, but not the other? If you're local drop past here. I wish we had more laundromats in Wellington, they're such a useful service.
- 51Adelaide Food BarBerhamporeMilkshakes and bakery goods, quick, affordable and tasty. They even use those longest shake in town takeaway cups with that cartoon giraffe on them. Good stuff.
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Best pub food/Best bars with food
- 121Havana BarTe AroHavana is wonderful for some drinks and some tapas. They do remarkable platters and short plates. Crispy Potatoes with Paprika Salt and Lemon Aioli, Grilled Aged Beef Fillet Skewers, Marcona Almonds Toasted in Olive Oil & Sea Salt. Yum. I recommend the Chef’s Plate for 2. With a few sides it could be a plate for three.
- 220MatterhornTe AroThe Matterhorn is another place that gets food to drink with oh-so-right. White bean & lemon dip, crisp pita bread & spring onion relish! Yellowfin tuna, white miso, radish, sesame, house-made ponzu & chargrilled tortillas! Etc, etc. I have very little bad to say about a drink and a bite (or twenty) here.
- 311BebemosNewtownThis Newtown bar/restaurant is wonderful for drinks and some food with friends. I suggest a platter to share, with beer in the courtyard. Summer is coming, as you know! Try the spicy Portuguese chicken pieces, fries with garlic and chilli mayo, the crispy rice bolinhos and the empanadas (three cheese for the win).
- 425Hashigo ZakeWellington CentralYou’re drinking craft beer with friends (perhaps friends you met on the internet, maybe even twitter). Next thing you know, you’re hungry (it’s seven pm after work, you’ve also neglected the gym; damn). Luckily, Hashigo Zake has octopus dumplings, pan-fried pork and vegetable dumplings, noodles, pies and more. Some of it seems a bit weird, but you’re tipsy so you don’t care. Turns out it tastes delicious as well!
- 511Mighty MightyWellington CentralYou’re at Mighty Mighty when you probably shouldn’t be. You drank a couple of those flagons of beer, because it seemed like a good idea. Maybe it was. Maybe it wasn’t. Turns out they serve toasted sandwiches. You order one and eat it. It’s incredible. Maybe you order another. Maybe you hit the dancefloor one last time. Perhaps you’re a (dirty) dancing (king) or queen.