• Rata Cafe

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with a view of Zealandia: The Karori Sanctuary Experience. Offers several labeled ovo-lacto vegetarian dishes, a few of which may be requested vegan. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-4:30pm.


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6 Reviews

First Review by Judi NZ

bookowl1000

Points +179

Vegetarian
12 Jul 2024

Delicious food

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore the valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to pre-human state.

I took the free shuttle from the I-site in the city centre and after my visit went to their cafe. I was surprised by how good their menu was. Vegan options on both the regular and specials menu. The food tasted so good: fresh ingredients, full of flavour and such a good price.

I ordered apple crumble from the specials menu (not vegan) and what I got could have been served in a gourmet restaurant- it was only $7! The vegan Pom Pom’s were delicious.

If I was not leaving wellington the next day I would have gone back again.

Pros: Vegan options on regular and specials menu. , Fresh ingredients , High quality food

cveganw

Points +154

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

Mushroom hashbrown meal

Some good options here. Cabinet had a marinated tofu sandwich and a portobello sandwich. On the menu was balsamic Mushroom spinach and hasbrowns. Nice place.

Pros: Location , Several great options

jw1234

Points +178

Herbivore
03 Aug 2021

Unimpressive burger

For a burger costing well over ten dollars (and closer to twenty) I was unimpressed. It was virtually cold and the pattie itself was dry.
Granted, the place was packed and super busy, so I get that they must have been rushed.
The service was okay as there are plenty of wait staff. But the place is probably more relaxing and comfy on a quieter day during the week when it's not so noisy, and you can find a seat next to the windows for the view of the greenery outside.

Pros: Nice walk outside afterwards., Hot chocolate was okay.

Cons: Inattention to detail when too busy - ?

jennybean678

Points +101

Vegan
17 Jul 2017

Nice atmosphere and good options

Really pleased with the quick service here after a walk around Zealandia with friends on the weekend. Good food serves fast which was well needed.

vegies28

Points +395

Vegan
29 Jan 2017

Great cafe!

I went here after spending a few hours exploring Zealandia. Heaps of vegan options on the menu. I got a Vegan Buddha Bowl which was absolutely delicious!

Judi NZ

Points +16

Non Veg
18 May 2013

New winter menu is very vege friendly

Rata have updated their menu for winter with lots of vege options. We had vege burger and vege quesadilla, both of which were yummy. The new chef seems to understand vegetarian cooking. The cafe now has full table service too.

Pros: Variety, Supports Conservation, Great Views




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