🥞Best Brunch Spots in Te Aro 2026

5 of Wellington's best brunch spots, all in Te Aro — hand-picked and ranked by locals, led by Floriditas. Part of our independent Wellington brunch spots guide.

1. #1
   

   Floriditas

   Beloved Cuba Street cafe-restaurant at 161 Cuba St, open since 2005 and famous for seasonal European-New Zealand cooking and walk-in weekend brunch.

   Te Aro (Cuba Street)

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2. #2
   

   Loretta

   Light, bright Cuba Street favourite at 181 Cuba St serving Mediterranean-leaning brunch, wood-fired fare and generous Kiwi hospitality since 2014.

   Te Aro (Cuba Street)

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3. #3
   

   Volco (Egmont Street)

   Laneway sourdough bakery-cafe at 11 Egmont Street in the old Egmont Street Deli space, blending famous baked goods with an inventive brunch and dinner menu.

   Te Aro (Egmont Street)

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4. #4
   

   Customs by Coffee Supreme

   Coffee Supreme's Wellington flagship brew bar at 39 Ghuznee Street — serious coffee plus seasonal toast on Wellington Sourdough, just off Cuba Street.

   Te Aro (Ghuznee Street)

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5. #5
   

   August Eatery

   Taranaki Street brunch room doing the kind of cooking that justifies the queue — open early on weekdays and later at weekends.

   Local tip: Order the Istanbul eggs with Aleppo chilli butter.

   75 Taranaki Street, Te Aro· Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat–Sun 8am–3pm

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