Nikau Cafe

A locally-loved cafe in Wellington Central Located on the ground floor adjacent to City Gallery Wellington, Nikau Cafe has been a Wellington institution for over two decades.

The café is named after the 10m high nikau palm sculptures that surround the café's neighbour, Wellington Central Library.

Fresh, local, organic produce from the rooftop garden

Nikau Cafe prides itself on its local, organic produce, which is sourced from its very own rooftop garden. This garden boasts one of the most beautiful views in the city, looking out towards the harbor and flanked by the cityscape and surrounding green space.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, with additional catering and function options

The café offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner during their Nikau Nights event on Fridays and Saturdays. Nikau Cafe caters to additional options for special events outside its usual café hours.

Positive reviews and excellent rating on TripAdvisor

With TripAdvisor rating the Nikau Cafe 4 out of 5, the café serves up a selection of coffee and delicious meals.

When to go and how to get to Nikau Cafe

Nikau Cafe is open from Tuesday to Sunday. The café is located in Wellington Central and is accessible by public transport. Visitors can take a bus to the Wellington Central station and easily access the cafe. Once at the city center, one can walk to Nikau Cafe or take public transportation. It is recommended to arrive early and expect a wait due to the café's popularity among the locals.