Te Papa CafeTe Aro, Wellington
Te Papa Cafe – Vegan food
Te Papa Cafe – Vegan food
Te Papa Cafe – Vegan food
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Vegan cafe · Te Aro

Te Papa Cafe

Te Aro, Wellington Open 7 days · 9 am – 5 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 9 am – 5 pm
Weekly opening hours for Te Papa Cafe
Monday9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday9 am – 5 pm
Thursday9 am – 5 pm
Friday9 am – 5 pm
Saturday9 am – 5 pm
Sunday9 am – 5 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Te Papa Cafe

Te Papa Cafe brings vegan food to the Te Aro area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Wellington. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on vegan food. Dishes typical of this style include raw cheesecake and vegan burger, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 46 places in Wellington in the vegan category, and Te Papa Cafe is among them. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch territory.

Te Papa Cafe is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 9 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 5 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 56 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, vegan cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of vegan cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Bowls & MainsTofu green curry

With jasmine rice

$21–25

DrinksGreen smoothie

Spinach, banana and mango

$8.5–10

Bowls & MainsMushroom pasta

Creamy cashew sauce

$21–26

SweetsBliss balls

Dates and cacao

$3.8–4.8

BrunchVegan big breakfast

Mushrooms, beans, hash brown and toast

$23–28

Bowls & MainsJackfruit tacos

With slaw and chipotle

$18–22

Plan your visit

When is Te Papa Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at vegan cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Saturdays.

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Questions about Te Papa Cafe

Where is Te Papa Cafe?

Te Papa Cafe is at Te Aro, Wellington, about 400 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Te Papa Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 9 am – 5 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 5 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm; Thursday 9 am – 5 pm; Friday 9 am – 5 pm; Saturday 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday 9 am – 5 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Te Papa Cafe open on weekends?

Yes – Te Papa Cafe is open on both Saturday (9 am – 5 pm) and Sunday (9 am – 5 pm).

What kind of food does Te Papa Cafe serve?

Vegan food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of vegan cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Te Papa Cafe?

As an estimate, a meal at a vegan cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

What other restaurants are near Te Papa Cafe?

The closest is Encore (80 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Te Papa Cafe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Te Aro
Encore – Restaurant food 80 m
Restaurant

Encore

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Chouchou 90 m
Cafe

Chouchou

1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Zephyr – Cafe food 130 m
Cafe

Zephyr

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Shed 22 – Pub food 140 m
Pub

Shed 22

4 Taranaki Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Shed22 – Restaurant food 150 m
Restaurant

Shed22

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington

Other vegan places nearby

Vegan in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Little IndiaTe Aro–350 m
September Vegan FoodTe Aro390 m
ChowTe Aro390 m
Le SamouraiTe Aro410 m
Kerā-la-CarteTe Aro420 m
HideoutTe Aro450 m