With five cafes across Wellington, there is always a tasty bagel close at hand! Wholly Bagels do a great selection of bagels and their kids’ menu has mini pizza bagel, mini BLT bagel and mini chocolate bagel with strawberry chocolate cream cheese, as well as ordinary, plain bagels, of course! And if you don’t like bagels, try their selection of specialty sandwiches.
The Staglands Wildlife Reserve’s licensed café is a large, traditional log building with a large open fire to keep you warm in winter. There are seating areas outside and the menu includes all day breakfast, chicken nuggets, peanut butter or marmite sandwiches and paninis as well as favourites like bangers and mash. There are highchairs and you can eat at the café without going into the park.
Possibly in the best location in town, this restaurant is located on Oriental Parade. Mains are priced from $12.50 with an accompanying all you can eat salad boat for $3.50. The children’s menu features salad, waffle dog, squid rings, deep fried fish, crumbed chicken or hamburger and ice cream sundae is included in the price and there are plenty of highchairs available.
Forty minutes from Wellington is the only known café built from straw bales and not a wolf in sight! There is a children’s playground with a wave slide, sandpit, giant building blocks and petanque, and an indoor play area. The Short Straw Café prides itself on its healthy children’s meals and has an ever changing blackboard menu, plus homemade cheesecake and gluten free cakes.
There is something for everyone at the Lone Star and portions are generous. The children’s menu features meals like Road Runner Special and Barney’s Ribs and includes a free ice cream for dessert, while adult can choose from seafood, beef, lamb and much more! Crayons and colouring in sheets will keep the children entertained while they wait and highchairs are provided.
Dining is a unique experience in this family friendly restaurant. Help yourself to your choice of meats, vegetables and sauces and the chef will cook your meal right in front of you on a gas fired barbecue. Meals are reasonably priced and include soup and a selection of meats and vegetables. A minimum charge of $8 applies.
Located in the Wellington City Library, Clarks is a counter service café with great food and coffee.
There is a children’s play area, highchairs, a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and, of course, plenty of books!
