The cafés

A hidden gem in the Bay of Islands — specialty coffee done right at the top of the North Island.

Neighbourhood café on the North Shore with a serious approach to espresso.

A micro-roastery and café in one — small batch, big flavour, right in Glenfield.

Auckland CBD roaster with a thoughtful selection of single-origins and a beautifully designed space.

Your everyday coffee ritual elevated — a welcoming spot in the heart of Auckland CBD.

A community-driven café in Eden Terrace where quality coffee meets genuine hospitality.

The uptown outpost of Auckland's beloved Holiday brand — relaxed vibes, excellent coffee.

Holiday's downtown café bringing their signature warmth and considered coffee to the city centre.

Tauranga's specialty roaster — sourcing and roasting with precision, serving with care.

Rotorua's standout roastery café, proving great specialty coffee thrives beyond the main centres.

An intimate Hamilton roastery with a passion for traceable, ethically sourced beans.

A lakeside roastery in Taupō — the perfect stop between Rotorua and Wellington.

New Plymouth's go-to specialty café, with Mount Taranaki as a backdrop and great coffee in hand.

A cosy nook at the foot of the mountains — the best coffee stop on the way to Tongariro.

A quietly exceptional café on the banks of the Whanganui River — worth the detour.

Art Deco city meets specialty espresso — Uncle is one of Napier's most loved coffee bars.

A refined café in the village of Havelock North, known for its attention to craft.

Straightforward, honest coffee done exceptionally well — Frank's is a Wellington staple.

Where creativity meets coffee — Sketchbook brings an artist's eye to every cup.

A Wellington institution — Orange has been fuelling the capital's creatives for years.

One of Christchurch's most established specialty coffee spots — consistent, welcoming, excellent.

Bold name, bolder coffee — Black Betty is Switch Espresso's beloved Christchurch café.

A neighbourhood favourite in Christchurch — excellent food, beautiful coffee, warm atmosphere.

A roastery café in Wānaka where the mountains inspire the craft — every cup is an event.

Wānaka's relaxed lakeside coffee spot — perfect after a hike or a morning on the snow.

The pioneer of specialty coffee in Dunedin — roasting and serving exceptional beans since 2002.

All the way south — Blackshag proves the best coffee in NZ doesn't stop at Queenstown.