We scoured the region to find Porirua's best cafés.
Discover them with our Neat Places guide.
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Kai Tahi
Porirua is well-known as a proud harbour city, with its glistening waters an indelible part of its social and aesthetic identity.
The Cake Cafe Plimmerton
Baked goods and beaches are two of the best things about Wellington, and you can find both in close proximity in a cosy corner of Plimmerton.
The Regal Shortbread Co.
The Regal Shortbread Co. is a micro-bakery in Whitby specialising in decadent, high-end shortbread - six decadent flavours to be exact.
t bay café
Starting out as a project to bring a much-needed eatery to Porirua’s Tītahi Bay, t bay café now serves as a cornerstone of the local community, bringing its residents and visitors together.
Aloha Friday
A homely little spot where the locals come to kōrero, Aloha Friday perfectly epitomises the character of Tītahi Bay—fitting, then, that it's right on the beach’s doorstep.
Little Green Olive
A compact but beautiful coffee spot perched on Mana Esplanade in Porirua, Little Green Olive offers superb views along with a range of filling snacks and coffee with a conscience.
Nish Café
A small, modest spot in the heart of the Whitby shopping precinct, Nish Café may look unassuming, but it packs a whole lot of heart.
Backyard Café
Backyard Café in Porirua knows that plant shopping isn’t complete without a coffee and scone on the side.
The Big Salami
The Big Salami is where locals come to get super tasty pizza, coffee on the go and sweet slices like you remember from your childhood days.
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Café Kaizen
Café Kaizen is the kind of well-oiled machine that you can tell has been a locals' favourite hangout for a long time.
Local Authority
Less about enforcing rules and more about creating a chill place to enjoy good coffee and food, Local Authority is a pocket-sized coffee spot that packs a punch.
