Eat & Drink

Your Caffeine fix

Good coffee is never far away in the Hutt you just need to know where to look. From tucked-away locals’ favourites to spots worth going out of your way for, these are the places that locals keep coming back to.

LOCAL TIP: You’re never more than a few minutes away from a great coffee, even if it doesn’t look like it from the street. We’ve lined up a few for you below.

Exterior image of Espresso High's signage, located in Hutt Central

ESPRESSO HIGH

HUTT CENTRAL

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Interior image of Trade School Kitchen, located in Naenae, Lower Hutt

TRADE SCHOOL KITCHEN

Comes & goes

Rascals Espresso Bar

Caffiend's exterior building image, located in Eastbourne Wellington

CAFFIEND

BELLBIRD

HUTT CENTRAL

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Interior image of Miss Fortune's, a cafe in Gracefield, Lower Hutt

Miss fortune’s

Interior shot of Twenty Eight, a cafe in Hutt Central inside the Professionals building

twenty eight

Espresso rescue

Exterior signage image for House of Good Fortune, located in Petone

House of good fortune

Exterior shot of The Elephant Bar, a cafe in Petone Wellington

The elephant ear

Seashore Cabaret's exterior image, located in Petone, Lower Hutt

SEASHORE CABARET

Signage for The Flying Bean, located in Petone

tHE fLYING BEAN

Exterior image of Small Batch, Ripe Coffee Roasters in Petone

SMALL BATCH

MISS FORTUNE’S

compass coffee

SEAVIEW

Your bakery hit list

Fresh, local, and made properly, the Hutt’s bakery scene is stacked with spots that locals swear by. From flaky pastries to proper pies and sweet treats worth the detour, this is where to go when only baked goods will do.

Interior image of Janus Bakkerij, a bakery in Epuni, Lower Hutt

JANUS BAKKERIJ

THE CHUBBY BAKER

LITTLE BREAD LOAF

Interior image, focused on bread, in Arobake Petone

Arobake

Exterior image of Belen Plant Bakery, a vegan cafe in Petone, Wellington

Belen Plant Bakery

Exterior image of Puku Pies, located in Petone, Lower Hutt

Puku Pies

EASTBOURNE BAKERY

Lunch spots we rate

When lunchtime rolls around, the Hutt delivers. Whether you’re after something quick, something fresh, or somewhere to sit and take a break, there’s no shortage of good options.

LOCAL TIP: Park once, wander a little, you’ll find more than you expected within a few minutes.

Exterior shot of Bellbird Eatery, located in the Dowse Museum in Hutt Central

Bellbird Eatery

Outdoor seating area of Hive Cafe, located in Eastbourne, Wellington NZ

hive cafe

Interior shot of Baylands Brewery, located in Petone, Lower Hutt

BAYLANDS BREWERY

Exterior image of Seashore Cabaret, located on the beach front of Petone

SEASHORE CABARET

Interior image of Abandoned Taproom, in Petone Wellington

aBANDONED TAPROOM

Interior image of Revive Cafe, a cafe in Petone Wellington

Revive espresso limited

Exterior image of the Crooked Elm, located in Hutt Central

Crooked ELM

Interior image of seating area at Viva Mexico, a restaurant in Petone

viva mexico

Covered seating area of Tartines Cafe, located in Eastbourne, Hutt Valley

Tartines Cafe

Exterior image of Comes and Goes, a Petone restaurant

comes and goes

Your quick-fix lunch stops

When lunch needs to be quick but still worth it, the Hutt has plenty of easy wins. Think fresh cabinet food, loaded sandwiches, dumplings, burgers and local spots that know how to get you fed fast without sacrificing flavour.

Whether you’re grabbing something between errands, meeting a friend or just avoiding another sad desk lunch, these are the places locals keep coming back to.

LOCAL TIP: Skip the chains and check the side streets. Some of the best lunch spots are tucked between dairies, barbers and little local shops.

Exterior image of El Turko, a restaurant in Hutt Central

EL TURKO

Twenty Eight Cafe's interior image, located in Hutt Central

twenty eight

BANOO PERSIAN RESTauraNT & TAKEAWAY

Signage for Toasteze, located in Naenae, Lower Hutt

Toasteze

gobble n nibble

House of Good Fortune's exterior signage image, located in Petone

House of good fortune

Located in Petone, exterior image of The Elephant Bar

The elephant ear

Mr jis kitchen

Exterior shot of Yan's Supermarket, located in Hutt Central

YAN’S SUPERMARKET

Your dinner plans sorted

Whether it’s a casual midweek dinner, date night or a “can’t be bothered cooking” kind of evening, the Hutt has plenty of spots worth heading out for.

From cosy local favourites to lively restaurants perfect for long catch-ups, there’s something for every kind of night and every level of effort.

LOCAL TIP: Don’t overthink it. Pick a spot, order something you haven’t tried before and stay a little longer than planned.

A front-facing exterior image of El Turko, a restaurant in Hutt Central

EL TURKO

mid valley malaysian restaurant

GRAZIE

Interior image of Rata's Kitchen, located in Petone

rata’s kitchen

Exterior image of The Dowse Museum's Bellbird Eatery, located in Hutt Central

Bellbird Eatery

Exterior image of Han River Korean Restaurant, located in Hutt Central

Han River Korean Restaurant

SPRIG N FERN

Interior image of Gear Street Union, located in Petone Wellington

gear street union

Brew’d boulcott

Ruchi Indian Cuisine

Interior shot of Viva Mexico, a restaurant in Petone, Lower Hutt

viva mexico

Interior image of La Bella Italia, a restaurant in Petone

LA BELLA ITALIA

Interior image of Kilim, a restaurant in Petone

Kilim

rizzo’s Pizzeria and kitchen

sweet treats

Whether you’re chasing a post-dinner treat, an afternoon sugar fix or just looking for an excuse to grab dessert, the Hutt has plenty of sweet spots worth knowing about.

From loaded donuts and fresh pastries to handmade chocolates, cheesecakes, gelato and old-school bakery favourites, this is your guide to some of the best sweet treats around the valley.

LOCAL TIP: Go earlier for the best cabinet picks, or later in the evening when dessert suddenly feels like a very good idea.

interior image of jojo's  Sweets, shots of filled lolly jars

jOJO’S SWEETS

nONY’S GELATO AND ESPRESSO BAR

CUPCAKE SWEETIES

babylon dessert cafe

THE CHOCOLATE STORY

THE DAILY GLAZE

breezen

BEACHSIDE REAL FRUIT ICECREAM

dog-friendly cafes

Coffee for you, water bowls for them, and no need to leave anyone at home. Whether you’re coming off a walk or just want a spot where your dog’s welcome too, these Lower Hutt cafés make it easy to stop in, grab a coffee, and stay a while.

Exterior shot of Seashore Cabaret, a restaurant in Petone Lower Hutt. Dog Friendly

Seashore cabaret

Bellbird

Exterior image of Hive Cafe, located in Eastbourne

hive cafe

The Glasshouse Café

Gear Street Union's interior seating area, a bar in Petone

gear street union

SWEET VANILLA KITCHEN

Interior image of Miss Fortune's, a cafe in Gracefield

miss fortune’s

Exterior shot of Caffiend cafe, located in Eastbourne Wellington

CAFFIEND