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Coffee in Wellington

Wellington's coffee guide starts in Te Aro and Newtown, where roaster-led rooms, filter bars, and small central cafes make the city unusually easy to explore on foot.

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Flight Coffee Hangar

Te Aro, Wellington

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Strong Brunch

Large Dixon Street roaster-cafe for Flight coffee, filter, tasting flights, cuppings, classes, and brunch.

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Pour & Twist

Te Aro, Wellington

Must Visit Pour Over Calm Room Under-the-Radar

Garrett Street manual brew bar for hand-brewed filter coffee, rotating single origins, matcha, and a slow coffee-first stop.

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Sketchbook Coffee

Te Aro, Wellington

Must Visit Pour Over Atmospheric

Bright Taranaki Street specialty bar for rotating guest roasters, careful pour-over, espresso, signatures, and a sunny coffee stop.

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Customs by Coffee Supreme

Te Aro, Wellington

Pour Over Beans & Gear Quick Stop

Compact Ghuznee Street Coffee Supreme bar for espresso, filter, rotating single origins, toast, beans, and brew gear.

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Frank's Coffee

The Terrace / Wellington Central, Wellington

House Roaster Espresso-led Calm Room

Central roaster-cafe for espresso, filter, cold brew, baked goods, and a calm Terrace coffee stop.

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Havana Coffee Works

Te Aro, Wellington

House Roaster Atmospheric Beans & Gear

Tory Street roastery lounge for bold Havana espresso, retail beans, brew gear, and a lively working-coffee HQ stop.

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New Chapter

Pipitea, Wellington

Espresso-led Pour Over Quick Stop

Station-side weekday coffee bar for precise espresso, hand-poured filter, cheese scones, and warm regulars service.

Rich Coffee Roasters in Newtown / Berhampore edge

Rich Coffee Roasters

Newtown / Berhampore edge, Wellington

House Roaster Beans & Gear Under-the-Radar

Tucked-away Adelaide Road roaster for traceable beans, seasonal espresso, single origins, and a short-hours coffee-first detour.

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Swimsuit

Te Aro, Wellington

Espresso-led Quick Stop Atmospheric

Dixon Street espresso-led coffee shop for Swimsuit beans, batch brew, cold brew, cheese scones, and a quick friendly stop.