Maranui Cafe

just waouh. amazing food, and even great vegetarian selection. the pancakes were so delicious too. and the decoration was great. staff was efficient, with good knowledge of their menu. a 200% go.

Fabulous breakfast here, staff were professional and friendly. Highly recommend if you are in Wellington. We will be back. Thanks for amazing food.

Nice food really delicious but on the expensive side. Wait time might be little longer than you expect. Vibes inside is really nice with ocean view. Milkshakes are really good must try even if it’s cold.

Calling Maranui Cafe iconic isn’t hyperbole; it’s simple truth.nnPerched right on Lyall Bay in its historic surf club building, this place is Wellington cafe culture. I’ve been coming for decades, through sun and storms, and it never loses its magic.nnThe vibe is pure Wellington: buzzing, unpretentious, and anchored by that jaw-dropping view. Sweeping windows frame the wide beach, surfers catching waves, and planes gliding low just across the bay, it’s pure coastal energy.nnWeekends get busy expect a wait, but grab a coffee, it’s part of the ritual, yet the staff stay friendly, and the crowd is a perfect mix of salty locals, families, and wide-eyed visitors all sharing the space.nnThe food nails Kiwi classics with heart, legendary thick milkshakes, a solid Big Bay Breakfast, and great vegan options.nnCome early on a weekday to soak in the view sans crowds, or snag a sunset beer on the deck. Sure, it gets loud when packed, but that’s the sound of a place truly loved.nnIf you visit only one cafe to feel Wellington’s heart? Make it Maranui. Decades on, it still tastes like coming home.

Surprisingly busy on a Monday morning but was very quickly settled into a table. The view was gorgeous. Had Red Rocks loved the whipped feta with the scrambled eggs on toast, the beans, zucchini and artichoke salad awesome flavours! and a halloumi croissant toasted just right!. Generous portions! A winning experience for us on a sunny day by the coast.

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