3 Best Restaurants in Wellington, Wellington and the Wairarapa

Part café, part cakery, Tomboy is a great spot to grab a sandwich, scone, or pastry, or some delicious breakfast fare. For refreshment, try one of the freshly made juices, coffees, or the famous beetroot-based latte.

Duck's pink and yellow pastels feel like a warm, cheeky smile between its "cool" Cuba Street counterparts. With 40 ice creams on rotation and 24 on show, you'll struggle to pick between your nostalgic favorites and their experimental flavors. A must-try is Duck's twist on the Australasian party staple, fairy bread (white bread with butter, topped with sprinkles). There's another location on Willis Lane.

In this city of coffee fanatics, Peoples is one of the most beloved coffee brands. Its trademark organic and fair-trade beans are found across the city in a number of outposts, and this bright, airy café on Luke's Lane is one of the best for sampling the range of brews and pairing them with fresh cabinet food (sandwiches, scones, cakes) from local bakeries.