Aro Cafe

Taste: 1/5 Portions: medium Price: $-$$ Ordered the pulled pork burrito. It was about 70% mushy white rice, 10% beans, 10% cheese/sauce, 5% ham and 5% pulled pork. It was bland and had genuinely almost no pulled pork. The fact there was ham in the burrito goes to show what an abomination of a “pulled pork burrito” this was. Got a refund

Visited Aro Cafe today as it’s been a while since we have been there. Have to say it was absolutely lovely! The front of house lady was so helpful and friendly, the service was very quick, and the food was super yummy. My partner reckons the waffles are the best he has ever tasted, while I really enjoyed the chicken burrito and salad. And to top it off, lovely coffee! I think they have renovated the cafe too, as the chairs were really comfy, with nice tables and a new looking floor. Anyway it was a nice ambience. Thanks team!

Great coffee, open halloumi sandwich was delicious too! Great place to sit and people watch on the footpath.

The cafe is not central; it took a little walk through a rainy gray Wellington day to get there. It was well worth it. Well cooked meals, good coffees and an easygoing atmosphere did the trick. Recommended!

Such a lovely and pretty cafe! Tables are clean and the space is tidy. Staff are friendly and helpful. The cabinet has an extensive range including cakes, slices, sandwiches, burritos, salads, toasties, & more (NF/GF/DF/VEGAN options) Ordered two Greens Benedict's from the menu (one Dairy free) and they were amazing, definitely recommend it! (Even substituted the hollandaise sauce for a yummy DF aioli).

Great coffee - bursting with flavour without being bitter. Friendly staff, really nice atmosphere! Update May 2022: still love it here! Best waffles in Welly - not too sweet like a lot of other places. I go here pretty much every week.

Delicious food - fresh, creative and absolutely slapped. Great service and a nice environment. Consistently top notch!

What an amazing place. Good food Vegan options. They only have about twelve indoor tables so come early to eat inside (though there are plenty of tables outside). The food is incredible! Everyone is friendly here. You have two large cases of ready made baked goods and lunch items to go. You also have a list of porridges, both savory and sweet. You have a perfectly curated list of breakfast/brunch plates. I highly suggest the vegan brunch, the mocha almond bread, the banana peanut bread, and the jams! You will definitely love this place.

This is a popular local cafe. People lucky enough to live nearby regularly enjoy the "village" atmosphere and the casual sophistication of the menu. It's great that it it is so close to the city, yet seems far enough away to be a good weekend spot. The coffee is good and meals are always satisfying - but they can take a while. I'm a particular fan of their brunch, plus their beautiful pear tart ... makes me keep coming back for more.

Excellent coffee and friendly and efficient service. The breakfast and brunch are fantastic or if your in the mood for takeaways then try the sandwiches or the decadent cheese and rocket scone with a slab of butter. Dinner is great too - open just a few nights a week - I would rate some of those meals as amongst the best I've ever enjoyed. The dinner menu is ever changing but there seems an emphasis on Italian and there are always a few vegetarian options. Am pleased that this cafe is my local and that in addition to the great food the people are lovely too.

I turned up at what was probably peak time for breakfast/brunch so my coffee took 15-20 minutes & my food 40-45 but the service was polite & friendly & all delays were communicated well. My coffee was good as were my hot cakes (which although is called hot cakes on the menu turned out to be just the one cake haha). Definitely check out Aro Cafe if you're in Wellington, it's a fun hub of delicious food & great staff.

Great little cafe in legendary Aro St. Amazing coffee and delicious counter food. We'll worth a visit!

Art's review is spot on. Aro Cafe offers a good breakfast/brunch menu and fabulous coffee. The poached and scrambled eggs were both very good, and the service was attentive. We were especially pleased that the servers made room for us on a busy Sunday morning.

The coffee here is good. However, the real star was the pear tart, which is one of the best baked goods I've ever had. Nice atmosphere and stuff, too, including outdoor seating.

Aro Cafe is a great wee eatery situated along Aro Street in Wellington. It consistently serves the best coffee in the capital (their own blend) - friendly and attentive staff. This matched with an awesome selection of counter food and a fab menu with lovely fresh seasonal options makes for a winning combination. A must visit cafe when in Welly!

Excellent breakfast and coffee. The poached eggs, hot cakes and muesli are high quality. Customer service is very attentive and the environment is comfortable.