Gemini Cafe & Eatery — Restaurant in North Island

It was 20m from our hotel and my nose led me there, with no idea as to its reputation… Wow. Best coffee I’ve had since in so long. Maybe since Daikanyama… (if you know, you’ll know.) The difference is intangible - but there’s a layer of care here that you will not find in many places and certainly not in Enzed ... I had a second coffee, just to check I wasn’t dreaming.

Even the water here tasted softer, subtly zestier; the curve of the stainless steel tumbler was just right. And then there were the pastries… I ate my entire day’s worth of food and I’m desperately trying to stave off something icky, and had thought I had no appetite. My bacon and egg croissant and pain au chocolat were excellent…

A young business crowd full of gorgeous young things came in, I watched one out of the corner of my eye, throw her head back and mouth ‘mmmmmmm. Sooooo good,’ as she took a mouthful of whatever she was having. Everyone here looked contented and left looking lifted. Food on tables looked like art. If I lived in Welly I’d be coming back. They call it adventurous food and I reckon that nails it. I’m no longer in NZ…. Highly,...

I stopped in for a long black but couldn’t resist the beautiful pastries on display — and ended up having a black sesame croissant. At first glance, I thought it might be dry, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside — absolutely delicious.

The customer service was exceptional. The staff were warm and smiling, and they even brought over a chair for my toddler without being asked — such a thoughtful gesture.

As I took my first sip of coffee, I turned to my husband and said, “It’s been a long time since I had coffee this good.” Sipping my long black was a genuine pleasure.

Thank you to the lovely team at Gemini Cafe — you made my early morning coffee experience as enjoyable as...

BEST BREAKFAST EVER! my mom and i ate here twice during our 3 day holiday in Wellington-it was that delicious. located close to the waterfront + train station, this is a cannot miss spot. The food itself has a fun, unique creative take on classics: I got the croffle benedict and the spring croffle; mom got the mushy mushy toast each time and devoured it. And the presentation of each dish is perfection.

Coffee is amazing and service is great. They have takeaways options too. Cannot wait to come back to Wellington just to eat here again! I can’t recommend this...