The Ultimate Wellington Coffee & Treat Trail

You simply can’t talk about croissants in Wellington without mentioning Glou Glou. These beauties are the real deal - baked fresh daily with Lewis Road Creamery butter and crafted over a meticulous three-day process. The team behind them spent more than six months obsessively researching and refining the recipe to create the perfect croissant: crispy on the outside, flaky and airy inside, with rich, buttery layers that practically melt in your mouth. Paired with a Supreme coffee, it’s a masterclass in craftsmanship and flavour.

Owner Shuchi is renowned for her show-stopping custom cakes, and she brings her magic every day to Le Ciel’s cabinet selection too. Drop by and you’ll be greeted with a rotating lineup of chunky, decadent cakes by the slice that are impossible to resist. Expect creative flavour combinations like black forest, pineapple and coconut, white chocolate, caramel, and cream cheese, and their impossibly creamy Basque cheesecake. With plenty of vegan options and other dietary requirements catered for, everyone’s covered.

Sure, Sixes & Sevens serves up a full spread of sandwiches, pastries, and cabinet treats. But let's be honest, most people know them simply as “that donut place”, and rightly so. Their donuts are crafted from a light, fluffy brioche dough, which is fried to golden perfection, rolled in sugar, and either glazed or filled. Their cream-filled donuts are the stuff of legend, especially the fresh cream and cherry jam buns, Boston creams, and salted caramel cream donuts.

Belén is all about great coffee, irresistible sweet treats, and seriously good value. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at their Courtenay Place spot, you can grab a $4 coffee, score a $5 donut with any savoury item, or take home a box of four donuts for $24. Their cabinet is a rotating wonderland of goodies - donuts, croissants, cookies, sandwiches, scones, tarts, and more, with plenty of gluten-free options available. Top it off with an organic and fair-trade coffee.

Why pick one when you can have three? Aurora Bakery’s cabinet is full of hits, but this Argentinian favourite stands out with its range of South American delicacies, especially its ‘top three’: the medialuna, alfajor, and cañoncito. The medialuna is a buttery, croissant-like pastry perfect for dunking into your coffee. The alfajor, a delicate biscuit-sandwich filled with dulce de leche and often dusted with coconut or icing sugar, offers the perfect sweet moment mid-coffee. And the cañoncito? A crispy pastry bursting with dulce de leche, begging to be paired with a strong brew to balance out the richness.

Fluffy, sticky, and packed with cinnamon sugar, Sweet Release’s famous cinnabuns are pure comfort in every bite. These brioche-based rolls are completely dairy-free and egg-free, but you’d never know it - they’re soft, golden, and finished with a beautifully caramelised brown sugar crust. Whether you're vegan or just in the mood for something delicious, these buns are the ultimate coffee companion.

For something hearty to go with your coffee, head to Shelly Bay Baker. Their New York-style Organic Sourdough Everything Bagel is hand-shaped, boiled, and baked over two days for the ultimate chewy texture. Coated in a moreish mix of garlic, onion, poppy, and sesame seeds, it’s excellent fresh or toasted. Load it up with Zany Zeus cream cheese, or go next-level with crispy bacon and halloumi for a full-on breakfast that’ll keep you going.

If you’re veering towards the savoury side, Lunch Money's scones have you covered. Choose from three cheesy options: the classic cheddar, parmesan, and chilli scone (with just the right amount of bite); a rotating savoury cheese scone (think combos like rocket and fresh herbs or pumpkin, sage, and feta); or a cheese and bacon scone packed with red onion, tomato, and herbs. Whichever you pick, expect a seriously flavour-packed, hearty treat - and a great excuse for another coffee.