Aro Cafe

Beautiful little cafe on a nice side street near Wellington city. Great vibes - real attention to detail. Only constructive feedback would be snickers slice didn’t taste at all like snickers. It was delicious, but the name meant expectations were a bit disappointed.

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!

Nice little cafe for a quick coffee stop after our hike in Zealandia. Great coffee, friendly service.

Cosy cafe with great food and coffee; friendly staff and excellent service.

We come here almost every week. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating, the food is delicious and there are lots of options (both menu and cabinet items). There is a nice peaceful atmosphere with good seating options inside and outside. Can't recommend enough :)

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!

Mixed feelings Food great Worst music I’ve ever heard in a cafe to the point where it was irritating and uncomfortable Playing Kesha and Katy Perry Why not play a local Wellington radio station like Radio Active with local artists? There are so many great musicians in Aotearoa. The music made me want to leave. Will update review when music improves. :)

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.

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.