We scoured the region to find Porirua's best cafés.

Discover them with our Neat Places guide.

Perfect Porirua Pairings - A Guide to the Sights and Attractions of Porirua

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Good things come in pairs, including the sights and attractions of Porirua.

Kai Tahi

The dining area inside Kai Tahi Porirua.
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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

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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.

Wooden shelves with back lighting displaying coffee beans, keep cups and more.
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The Regal Shortbread Co. is a micro-bakery in Whitby specialising in decadent, high-end shortbread - six decadent flavours to be exact.

Aloha Friday

Exterior of Aloha Friday, Porirua.
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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.

t bay café

Man holding a plate of hotcakes with berries from t bay cafe, Porirua.
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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.

Nish Café

View of coffee machine and menu on the wall.
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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

Wooden tables and hanging pot plants.
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Backyard Café in Porirua knows that plant shopping isn’t complete without a coffee and scone on the side.

The Big Salami

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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.

The Local Legends Behind Porirua’s Best Food and Drinks

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The Porirua food scene is awash with local artisan makers and innovators putting their neighbourhood on the map.

Café Kaizen

Cafe patrons enjoying a meal and coloured stained glass window behind.
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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

Glass exterior with gold and black signage.
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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.