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.
ESPRESSO HIGH
HUTT CENTRAL
TRADE SCHOOL KITCHEN
NAENAE
Comes & goes
PETONE
Rascals Espresso Bar
FAIRFIELD
CAFFIEND
EASTBOURNE
BELLBIRD
HUTT CENTRAL
Miss fortune’s
GRACEFIELD
twenty eight
HUTT CENTRAL
Espresso rescue
WOBURN
House of good fortune
PETONE
The elephant ear
PETONE
SEASHORE CABARET
PETONE
tHE fLYING BEAN
PETONE
SMALL BATCH
PETONE
MISS FORTUNE’S
GRACEFIELD
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.
JANUS BAKKERIJ
EPUNI
THE CHUBBY BAKER
PETONE
LITTLE BREAD LOAF
ALICETOWN
Arobake
PETONE
Belen Plant Bakery
PETONE
Puku Pies
PETONE
EASTBOURNE BAKERY
EASTBOURNE
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.
Bellbird Eatery
HUTT CENTRAL
hive cafe
EASTBOURNE
BAYLANDS BREWERY
PETONE
SEASHORE CABARET
PETONE
aBANDONED TAPROOM
PETONE
Revive espresso limited
PETONE
Crooked ELM
HUTT CENTRAL
viva mexico
PETONE
Tartines Cafe
EASTBOURNE
comes and goes
PETONE
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.
EL TURKO
HUTT CENTRAL
twenty eight
HUTT CENTRAL
BANOO PERSIAN RESTauraNT & TAKEAWAY
HUTT CENTRAL
Toasteze
NAENAE
gobble n nibble
HUTT CENTRAL
House of good fortune
PETONE
The elephant ear
PETONE
Mr jis kitchen
HUTT CENTRAL
YAN’S SUPERMARKET
HUTT CENTRAL
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.
EL TURKO
HUTT CENTRAL
mid valley malaysian restaurant
HUTT CENTRAL
GRAZIE
HUTT CENTRAL
rata’s kitchen
PETONE
Bellbird Eatery
HUTT CENTRAL
Han River Korean Restaurant
HUTT CENTRAL
SPRIG N FERN
PETONE
gear street union
PETONE
Brew’d boulcott
HUTT CENTRAL
Ruchi Indian Cuisine
PETONE
viva mexico
PETONE
LA BELLA ITALIA
PETONE
Kilim
PETONE
rizzo’s Pizzeria and kitchen
ALICETOWN
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.
jOJO’S SWEETS
HUTT CENTRAL
nONY’S GELATO AND ESPRESSO BAR
HUTT CENTRAL
CUPCAKE SWEETIES
WATERLOO
babylon dessert cafe
HUTT CENTRAL
THE CHOCOLATE STORY
PETONE
THE DAILY GLAZE
HUTT CENTRAL
breezen
HUTT CENTRAL
BEACHSIDE REAL FRUIT ICECREAM
EASTBOURNE
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.
Seashore cabaret
PETONE
Bellbird
HUTT CENTRAL
hive cafe
EASTBOURNE
The Glasshouse Café
FAIRFIELD
gear street union
PETONE
SWEET VANILLA KITCHEN
HUTT CENTRAL
miss fortune’s
GRACEFIELD
CAFFIEND
EASTBOURNE