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Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Est 1989, one of Wellington's longest standing cafes. Serves breakfast, sandwiches, cakes, nachos, soya cappucino. Counter service. Also has an a lar carte menu as well as cabinet food. Open until late. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:00am, Sat-Sun 8:00am-1:00am.
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178 Cuba St, Wellington, New Zealand
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55 Reviews
First Review by rattdogg
deadendjob
Points +2590
Long time fan - Edit
Been going to midnight since around 2007-ish. Always get good coffee and food - surprisingly I hadn't left a review.
Read moreMy latest experience wasn't that great. Staff were lovely but food was average. Got the vegan hash stack for breakfast. I'll consider it a one off though because I've got so many fond memories here
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AlyseCampbell
Points +27
Delish and lots of options - Edit
So many options! Sweet and savoury.
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NiklasWellmann
Points +243
Good Food, interesting people - Edit
The Café has a quiet good range of vegan options. We had a bagel, some sides, scone and cake - everything was tasty.
Read moreMoreover the range of guests was really interesting to look at😄
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Sustami
Points +30
Cool cafe! - Edit
Lots of vegan options, nice atmosphere
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AlyssaSyres
Points +135
Good value - Edit
Enjoyed my meal here with my non-vegan partner. Food was excellent, I had the French toast made vegan, with a vegan smoothie which was banana and mango flavour. Only downside (if you can call it that) was that it was quite busy so we could only get a tiny table which didn’t even fit our plates on properly. Also, the music was too loud but this could be due to us sitting close to the speaker, it may be fine if you sit nearer the entrance. Would go back again but maybe just to takeaway if it’s still that loud next time.
Read morePros: Cheap prices , Lots of vegan options, Quick service
Cons: A bit loud
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Starlet2931
Points +430
Never disappoints! - Edit
First trip back to NZ after COVID, and I’m so glad my favorite cafe is still here, and just as good as always! My vegan hash stack didn’t knock my socks off, though it was good, but I had the best mocha of my life, made with their homemade coconut cream. I literally moaned, it was so good. They always have a bunch of vegan options in the cabinet, as well as on their blackboard menu. Just go, you won’t be disappointed!
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Gaynor1
Points +659
Long standing café established 1989 - Edit
I love coming here as it holds so many memories.
Read moreGreat coffee, so many choices for vegans.
We stopped for a simple avocado and toast and the freshness of the ingredients made us return the next day.
Across a week holiday in wellington we visited on 3 occasions - staff were busy during the Christmas period and maintenance such a positive vibe.
Pros: So many choices for vegans , Fresh ingredients used , Long standing wellington institute
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Veggie_Bird
Points +427
Another Cuba St Gem - Edit
Lots of options on the menu and a few grab a drink go options too. We always like coming here when visiting Wellington. Cool young vibe. Fast service.
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hack_man
Points +25226
Vegan Brunch on Cuba St. - Edit
Opened in 1988 this is one of Wellington’s longest standing cafes and a serious contender for being one of the coolest local hangouts I have ever been to in my life. The vegan choice is quite phenomenal. We had a vegan hash stack (mushrooms on toast, grilled tomato, spinach, hash browns and mayo) and the vegan midnight breakfast (chickpea and vegetable patty with avocado, spinach, salad, red pesto and mayo). The coffee is bold and vibrant which in my opinion goes a long way in saying how good a place really is. There’s even a Mandalorian pinball machine in the corner, ‘This is the Way’
Read morePros: Cool interior, Retro vibes
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TristanaLeist
Points +262
Oh my vegan. - Edit
Nacho flavor out of this world. Large size the move.
Read moreAudible sighs from us both. Wowza. .
Two very happy vegans but there are options for all!
Pros: Reasonable prices for lovely portions, Friendly kitchen staff and happy to hear delish, Upfront staff kind and swift.
Cons: Would love more vegan dessert options
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BeckyWilkinson
Points +398
Cute coffee bar with main meals and snacks - Edit
Lots of vegan options and open late with good coffee
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Open late , Good coffee
Cons: Serves meat
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CityExplorer
Points +151
Late Night Heaven - Edit
Midnight Espresso was one of my favourite Wellington finds... it's a very casual setting but the music was pumping, the art beautiful, staff attentive, coffee surprisingly good for 11pm and the food was truly delicious. If you like an alternative vibe, check it out
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BernadettToth
Points +164
Loved the different vegan options - Edit
Filled peppers, banana cake and more. Very flavourful, and the cake was nice an moist. Good to see these vegan options offered. It's a smaller cafe at Cube St, so it can be busy and harder to find a place to sit down. Friendly stuff too.
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CoteMedina
Points +459
Great coffee - Edit
Such a good place to have breakfast, with a lot of vegan options to choose from.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good prices, Friendly staff
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JohnBalkwill
Points +64
Late night snack..... - Edit
Called in for a snack of toasties.
Read moreGreat choices on the menu and it’s great that they’re open to the early hours 😁
Not allowed to give you the five stars that you deserve 👍
Pros: Lots of choice, Great atmosphere , Friendly, helpful staff
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nbuk
Points +140
Good cafe, great vegan tofu burger - Edit
Has good vegan selection including vegan thick shakes. Recommend the gangsta tofu burger and tofu buns, as well as the vegan nachos. Variable selection of vegan cakes, sometimes most of their cakes are vegan, other times only one or two options
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EmmaKelsey16
Points +42
Great coffee, exceptionally average food - Edit
The coffee here is so nice but the food really did not match up. I'm sad to say it because I really like the vibe
Read morePros: Good coffee, Cool drawings on the wall
Cons: Not very good food
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NicoleJackson
Points +87
Alty Cafe with Great Vegan Options! - Edit
Read moreOrdered the Vegan Hash Stack and it was amazing! Plenty of vegan breakfast, lunch and drinks options! Highly recommend, one of the best vegan breakfasts ive had!
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RhiNerys
Points +125
Awesome tofu burger. - Edit
A really hip cafe with tasty food.
Read moreI noticed they were advertising for a chef. The ad stated “vegan cooking experience is a MUST.” Made me happy.
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Guspops
Points +58
One of my favourite cafes - Edit
This cafe has a cool atmosphere, good music and a pinball machine.
Read moreThe coffee is good and cheap, the food is tasty. They usually have good sweet and savory vegan counter food and can make nearly all of their menu food vegan.
Pros: Food is tasty with a good selection, Coffee is good and cheap, Open til REAL late
Cons: You sometimes have to wait in line for a long time, Cafe is quite long and narrow
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Clara893
Points +304
All-time favourite - Edit
I love love love this café. Its got a very cozy atmosphere and great food. A lot of vegan options, and most dishes can be made vegan in request! Great vegan cakes. Also I love the Nachos! Friendly staff, good coffee, good chai latte.
Read moreNice place to stay for a while, eg. To read or work on something. Good taste in music.
I would definitely give 5 stars, but I can't because that's only available for vegan only restaurants.
Pros: Vegan cakes, Lots of vegan options
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Patatine
Points +2649
Huge vega choc cake! - Edit
Creazy good choc cake for a reasonable price (seen the quantity!). Nice staff and good background music
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nstubler
Points +485
Rad Cafe, Few Vegan Options - Edit
Dope hip little cafe. Rad spot. Pretty good food, but few options on the menu... Preferred the dedicated vegan/veg spots in town, but it’s a cool spot if you are looking for a hip cafe vibe.
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caity
Points +112
Great cake - Edit
These days you’re lucky if there’s more than one vegan cake on the counter, get the chocolate if it’s there. The hot food is meh, and it’s pretty popular so can be hard to find a seat, and it’s super loud
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Marikiwa
Points +197
Cool cafe - Edit
Cool and artsy cafe on Cuba St with good music and atmosphere. There are a lot of vegan options on their counter and almost everything on their menu can be made vegan. Portions are good for the price you pay and everything I had there was always tasty. Staff isn't overly friendly but I reckon they're just too busy. Closes very late!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great food + good value, Great ambiance, closes very late
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Felicious
Points +267
Great options and open late - Edit
A funky espresso bar in the city that is open late. Good range of vegan meals all very large servings! Chunky potato chips were divine! Coffee was also great and they have keep cups you can purchase as well as coffee beans/grind to purchase
Read morePros: Open late, Big servings
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TianaNelson
Points +164
Tons of vegan options - open late - Edit
Open until 3 am on Friday and Saturday, which was a lifesaver. Had an awesome meal - the spinach, pumpkin, tofu curry was to die for. Fun vibe - great desserts, coffee all night, no alcohol, but really, really good food. Might have to go back for the vegan nachos ... it looked insane.
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