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Baobab Cafe

152 Riddiford Street | Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
04-380 0470
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Ranked #55 of 514 restaurants in Wellington
Cuisines: Contemporary
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Wellington, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

A lovely atmosphere with happy staff and customers, great coffee and food (I can't go past the date scones, and they're big enough for 2 people to share), and interesting exhibitions of local artists work on the walls that change regularly. The courtyard out the back is a fabulous place on a sunny day. The cafe is in the heart... More

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013 via mobile

Great little cafe with goid fiid and service. Garden has sun and shade and an outside bar in the evenings. Saw a stage area so expect live music too. Well worth a vist.

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San Francisco, California
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

This place has become my new favourite in Newtown. The service here is excellent, the food generous in portions and great quality. The Supreme coffee is also excellent, and the outdoor seating in fine weather is the best place in town to be.

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Wellington
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Great to see this place! really adding a touch of home to newtown! Staff are freindly and the food is done beautifully ! made with alot of aroha! The outdoor area is a bonus!

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012 via mobile

Late morning...hungry...needed a feed! As we walked up the street, we tried a French place and a health food place...nice looking but no substance to the food for the ravenous. Then we came to Baobob. A friendly welcome, great selection and the cabinets were very appealing. Ordered from the brunch menu and was not disappointed. Left full and incredibly satisfied.

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See 6 more reviews by Kent H for Wellington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

Unique cafe in Newtown. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Good food choices if you're after something different. Great for veggies. Beautifully presented mint tea and generous portion for the veggie burger. Worth a visit but shush keep it a secret.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

Great wholesome food. Great choices for vegetarians. Outside seating at back of cafe is lovely. Service friendly and efficient. Nice coffee

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Wellington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

Found it by accident because the neighbouring French cafe was closed so we were a bit reluctant at first: brown paper lightshades and a scruffy Newtown shop front were not a good start. But as the others have said; the food (healthy, organic, delicious), coffee, coziness, and service are great so it gets our vote. Try a cheese scone!

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Gold Coast, Australia
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

This is a café-restaurant in the heart of Newtown in Wellington. I understand that it has been fully refurbished recently and i can honestly say that it looks fantastic. It has a large back garden, I imagine it is lovely to seat outdoors on a sunny warm day. The café in itself is warm, nice decoration, the best coffee I... More

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Wanganui, New Zealand
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

I chanced on this place by accident last year and sought it out again on a recent trip to Wellington. It's my new favourite! There's lovely counter food and excellent coffee (the decaf is good; although they serve double shots as standard, as do most Welly cafes now, which is too strong for me. You can always ask for a... More

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