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.

The Cake Café 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.

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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.

Louis by Louis Sergeant

Exterior of the Louis by Louis Sergeant food truck in Porirua.
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A household name in Wellington for as long as anyone can remember, the Louis Sergeant brand continues to make its presence felt across the region.

Aloha Friday

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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.

Little Green Olive

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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.

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 Titahi Bay, t bay café now serves as a cornerstone of the local community, bringing its residents and visitors together.

Nish Café

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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.

Greedy and Co.

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More often than not, keeping it simple has the most impact. In introducing a caffeine culture to Pukerua Bay, this is exactly what Greedy and Co.

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.

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.

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.

Café Kaizen

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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

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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.