Reviews of Hive Cafe. (Coffee Shop) in Lower Hutt (Wellington).

Hive Cafe

343 Reviews

181 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

Event venue

Restaurant

16 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013, New Zealand

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Information of Hive Cafe, Coffee shop in Lower Hutt (Wellington)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Hive Cafe

H. B. P.

Service with a smile and a nice little courtyard in which to enjoy your coffee. We had cheese scones, nice coffees and some curly fries; all of which were of a good standard.

L. H.

Very good selection. Food all fresh and tasty. Indoor seating and outdoor courtyard seating, lovely and relaxing, and sheltered from winds.

A. B.

Great coffee, menu is more basic but tasty options & the cabinet food looked great. Service was a bit slow but would visit again. Lacking in other drink options though like smoothies and fresh juices.

E. S.

Very cosy garden area, I had a Spanish breakfast which is delicious. They should provide more tap water though.

R. M.

Really great job. The food was lovely, I had the brioche bun chicken burger, it was delicious. Others were delighted with their salmon eggs Benedict on potato rosti. The coffee was very good, they took the time to make me a special Cortado (wish it was on the menu, hint hint). Lovely staff doing great.

C. M.

Fantastic place, great food and service. Excellent cheese platter, jalapeño poppers just too yummy!! Great deco and service too.

J. D.

Lovely to sit outside on a hot day under shady umbrellas. Efficient fast-moving friendly smiling staff. Lots of food choice in the cabinet even though the cafe was busy. Our heated bacon & egg paninis were right temperature and brought to us in good time. The blueberry muffin was melt-in-the-mouth delicious.

C. B.

Friendly staff, nice courtyard out the back which is sunny and sheltered. Food is typical cafe fare, selection isn't vast but no cause for complaint. I'll probably go back next time I'm in Eastbourne.

T. S.

Quick service and nice coconut milk 'dirty'(with shot of coffee) chai latte. Thanks Team.

C. N.

Good range of gluten free cabinet food, but unfortunately there was only one option that was raw, gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free: the typical bliss ball (which my daughters and I enjoyed.) It'd be so great if they stocked 'Raw Goodness' treats - one of those with a Hive coffee would be worth going back for :) Friendly and prompt service. Beautiful setting in the garden and pleasant atmosphere inside as well. Children's toys and highchair available. Really delicious & perfectly made long black with their own roasted coffee 'Hive'. You can buy the coffee beans there, too. Clean and tidy bathroom.

G. B.

This trip was well out of my normal path, but a pleasant treat once we got there. I was surprised with the amount of space there is in the courtyard, with a mix of sun and cover to suit. It's clearly a dog friendly location, with several family friends trotting in and out during our visit, which is good to keep in mind for a weekend outing. Our stop was only a quick coffee break, so I have no real advice on the kitchen, but it's good to see that oat milk is on the coffee menu.

B. R.

Best cafe anywhere. Friendly and attentive staff bring great food to your table. The Ceaser salad is delicious, the burgers are also. There's a dog friendly courtyard where you can sit in the sun

M. H.

Great service and food. Dog friendly - walk through to the outside courtyard via the alleyway. Good breakfast, friendly staff, wifi and check out the business breakfast in my photo! Eggs, hashbrown, kransky sausage, bacon 🥓 and black pudding! Yummy!

G. R.

Popular well supported local Eastborne cafe that is family and dog friendly with a good sized courtyard - partly shaded. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon options are good as is the coffee, available up to large bowl size (with handle). Enjoyed Anzac Day brunch with combined family group and more recently breakfast.

L. C.

Good atmosphere with different areas to sit. There is outside and upstairs plus a small amount of tables in the serving area. Staff are friendly and helpful and the food is good. Coffee is great which is more important to me than the food.

A. G.

Happy smiling staff make a big difference to a cafe. The staff here were really happy to help. We called in after a big bike ride so we were hot, thirsty and hungry. We chose a table outside, out of the sun as it was quite hot. Drinks arrived promptly and food was fabulous. Mr 16 ordered poached eggs and rated them a 5 out of 5 Miss 12 got curly fries which were great and I ordered fried chicken which was also very good. hubby ate the left overs. There was a small range of cabinet food available. We will be back.

T. H.

Great coffee, Christmas minced pie, cheese scone, delightful service

O. U. e.

Delicious salads and helpful, friendly staff. Loved all the plants around the cafe - would be a lovely spot go go meet your friends for lunch or just coffee and a cake. Interesting options for people with dietary requirements. Will be coming back.

E. J.

Great Cafe with great prices. Good outdoor area.

C. B.

Hive has a calm courtyard garden at the back that allows well-behaved dogs, There's a passage alongside the Cafe for canine access without going through inside. Usually we just go for coffee and a cake, but there is a breakfast and lunch menu. Lovely helpful staff.

J. M.

Nice venue love that you can bring your dog around the back. Nice menu but limited cabinet food. Great coffee.

P. H.

Nice cafe, surprisingly lots of space to sit outside

L.

Great coffee, great staff and tasty food. Faultless.

C. K.

Beautiful coffee and cheese scones fresh from the oven

S. R.

Busy cute cafe, nice selection, reasonable pricing. I built my own breakfast

S. B.

Great hangout. Good coffee. Friendly service. Great cake selection. Lovely little outdoor space at the back and pet friendly.

S. M.

Fantastic food here. A great vibe. Excellent coffee. Very good service. The staff a very nice.

c. C.

Good quick service, lovely staff, really tasty food and a decent price. They were also really nice with my elderly father. Making sure he was seated easily and had what he needed

B. P.

We often take a drive to Eastbourne to have a walk on the beach and a coffee and snack at Hive. Food cabinet selection is limited but interesting but the menu is good with prompt delivery. Coffee is good and you get it delivered with a smile while it is hot. Try the toasted sandwiches and chips, good value. They have a great courtyard at the rear which is really pleasant with the exception of the more recent invasion of starlings that can really ruin the occasion. It needs to be addressed as they are fowling everywhere and the last thing you want to do is wash the seat before you can sit on it. When you leave check out the green grocer across the road.

J.

lovely hidden gem out the back of where everything else looks empty or from the 80's :) Great food fresh and served in a timely fashion.

Y.

Fantastic coffee (best I've had from any cafe in a long time) and just wonderful service from lovely staff. Happy smiles for making my visit to Eastbourne memorable.

b. O.

Good hot coffee. Yummy food. All in sundry meet here. The upstairs is quite differently decorated than the ground floor. If you were a spy, having to bring down a government, you could plan in the quiet and have a nice lunch.

W. M.

Great coffee, scrambled eggs, and service with a smile. Bonus is that it is dog friendly 🐕 Will definitely be going back

P. R.

Great food. Had toasted bread and eggs with hash brown, tomatoes, kransky sausage and bacon. Large serving, perfectly cooked, great atmosphere. Coffee was a bit underwhelming, lukewarm, which in a long black is not ideal. Would go back tho. 👍🙂

b. “. D. d.

Great food and friendly staff. Was like a tardis inside! Amazed by the beautiful outdoor seating area out back, 10/10 would recommend.

H. W.

One of my favourite new spots. The service was friendly from all of the staff we encountered. They catered beautifully to our toddler, making sure we had everything she needed. The food was fantastic, and the coffee and iced coffee were the best I've had in a long time. I really appreciated the easy-access sunscreen and water outside, as well as a selection of hats to borrow, water bowls for dogs, and toys for kids to play with. Plenty of seating, and a beautiful outdoor area. My family and I would gladly make the trip out to Eastbourne to visit again!

M. C.

Great spot, great food, great service! I had an order go wrong and the way the young man who took our order dealt with it. He showed great maturity and customer service. He tracked down what went wrong, fixed it, then went above and beyond by offering free coffees for our troubles. Everyone makes mistakes, but it's the putting right that counts and it added to our lovely day. Highly recommend.

C. R.

Awesome food and coffee. Great space outside away from the wind. Lovely in the sun. The service was especially fantastic. Highly recommend a visit.

K. M.

One of the best burgers I've had....simple, and delicious-The Ultimate Burger did the trick. Would highly recommend this funky Cafe any day of the week.

G. F.

Had a lovely experience here. Great staff and each of our meals were outstanding! We absolutely loved the chicken tenders with gravy, highly recommend :)

K. C.

Is my first time at Hive, what a gorgeous and lovely place, I've been in Eastbourne many many time but only today I walk in and realized such a beautiful Cafe, 😍❤♥💙👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

J. A.

Update: went back fur brunch on a pretty quiet Saturday and was warned about a 25 minute wait for scrambled eggs & toast - ended up waiting more like 45! That said, it was cooked just to my liking which isn't always easy. The Hash Browns look and taste like the Watties frozen ones. Always had great food and service at Hive. The missing star is mainly because there was no sweet (waffle/pancake/etc.) option on the breakfast menu last time I went there. Everything else is pretty hard to fault, other than the usual kids running around the place but one can hardly blame the cafe for that.

D. S.

Such lovely, accommodating service and delicious food! So so great being able to go and get gluten free cabinet food that is delicious!!

L. E.

Busy and very loud. Could do with some sound dampening...but overall a good vibe and decent coffee

C.

Great coffee and lovely food. Service was excellent, we were warned the kitchen was very busy as a group had just come in.

M. G.

I’ve been several times over the last year or so, and the staff have all been friendly and efficient, and all food has been tasty and well prepared. I especially recommend their eggs Benedict with bacon and homemade hash browns

S. L.

Lovely outdoor space. Great coffee and food. Definitely will be going back.

G. R.

Very nice atmosphere and food. Was very busy and had to wait nearly 45 minutes for our meals although Brendan apologised

M.

Friendly staff and delicious food. They were happy to set aside a table for the 15 or so people I was with. They provided sun hats as it was quite hot sitting outside.

E. S.

Really good coffee! Didn't have food so can't comment but highly recommend for coffee and cute cafe with outdoor and quiet options.

T. K.

This cafe is the jewel of Eastbourne. Great coffee and wonderful customer service. They also sell the good kind of candles and honey.

M.

Great food and friendly staff

I. C.

Music too loud. The table was not sprayed clean just used a wet cloth. Food good.

C.

Nice coffee, yummy soup and toasted sandwiches. Nice kids burger.

A. J.

Great little place, clean tidy, loads of Keto options(?) Good service, great food and tea. Lovely.

M. I.

Great coffee. Fast service even when they are flat out. Awesome outdoor area. Nicole the duty manager was a pleasure to deal with.

M. R.

Nice seating upstairs and out in the courtyard on a sunny day. Downstairs can be a bit noisy. Food selection not too bad and coffee is good

M. A. D. B.

Love this place. Friendly service and the garden out the back is lovely to sit in on a sunny day. Food is always tasty and good value. Definitely recommend Hive in Eastbourne.

A. B.

Love the dog friendly back courtyard. Oh and the good food selection

Y. H.

Nice lunch choices, we'll presented, reasonable prices and pleasant staff. Best of all is the sheltered, sunny courtyard dining area. Recommended!

M. G.

Had a yummy meal in the sunny courtyard out the back. Great service from the staff.

S. K.

Best cheese scones ever

k. w.

Friendly staff, good coffee, excellent cheese scones!

S. S.

Food was lovely,coffee great. My first time in Eastbourne. Lovely to sit outside in the sun.

N. B.

A fantastic cafe with great coffee and awesome staff. Love the vibe and the friendly peeps.

B. S.

Great atmosphere and dogs are welcomed in the outdoors dining area. Great to enjoy lunch surrounded by native trees and the singing of the Tui's..

M. H.

Very nice cakes very clean, but let down by sticky wooden table top. Good coffee!

M. W.

Great spot we have always enjoyed this cafe but the old menu was definitely better!

K.

Nice people. Good service. Nice seating outside. Thank you!

M. B.

Clean spacious Cafe, with sunny rear courtyard. Coffee solid. Food is reliable. Menu hosts the stalwarts of Cafe fare.

B. M.

Awesome place. Great for dietary requirements. Lovely staff. Nice outdoor area too

S. R.

Very relaxed atmosphere and great service. The food is yum.

L. D.

Great coffee and choice of food and very dog friendly in covered outside area.

G. H.

Lovely food and great courtyard!! Friendly staff too. We'll be back again.

r. r.

LOVE this comfortable place. Always come back here. Nice people, great coffee, good food.

M. W.

Lovely cafe, much roomier than it looks from the street with a lovely outside seating area out the back.

H. W.

Yummy salad, great coffee, efficient service

A. L.

Great service, tasty eggs Benedict & good coffee. Nice setting too.

D. J.

My favorite place for brunch / bacon and eggs. Awesome place to take family including young children and reasonably priced.

J. M.

Buzzing cafe friendly staff amazing coffee 👍

M. M.

Busy suburban café. Food looked good. Fast and efficient service.

T. M.

Been to this cafe all the time during our 4 day stay in Wellington, love the food and the friendly staffs

K. M. J. A.

Delicious waffles and berries. Like courtyard seating too

H. G.

Three stars because of the friendly service and ample outdoor space; but to echo some of the other reviewers, portions are unbelievably tiny!

B. G.

Average coffee, average burger, nice service 👌

R. H.

Great place in Eastbourne to grab a coffee and a light meal. Pleasant outdoor seating.

J. &. K. T.

Prompt service for our group of 12. V enjoyable

K.

Great service, amazing coffee and super nice staff, highly reccomend.

W. H.

Great coffee, and new addition to the menu of light, crunchy churros.

G. L.

Great coffee, wide range of cafe food, and lovely atmosphere.

s. s.

Always enjoy the great staff. And excellent food

p. g. 0.

this is the best cafe ive ever been to

M.

Great place to meet for superb coffee

B. G.

Limited cabinet food.

T. K.

Nice Cafe but few vegetarian and no vegan options

H. W.

Great breakfast meeting place, lovely start to the weekend great staff and a lovely menu

C. C.

Great food and coffee - often too busy though so wait for coffee can be lengthy

B. a. S. F.

Great food, beautiful vibe and amazing service

C. V.

Excellent coffee good food and ok service.

N. &. J. X.

Great coffee and sweets. The sausage rolls are divine too!

S. J.

Good service and very nice meals

M. V.

Best place in the world!!! There is a tall bald-headed American in there that goes off.

s. s.

Nice outdoor seating and great tasting food and coffee.

R. S.

A great spot tucked away in the far side of Wellington harbour, great food at a reasonable price and some of the best coffee you'll have in Wellington

N. M.

Great good, solid coffee and some awesome people who work there.

J. M.

Good vibe and great cheese scones. Coffee cups a little tiny though

A. O.

Very child friendly. Nice outside area. Cheerful staff.

P.

Good food and service. Great outdoors setting

D. B.

Excellent coffee, lovely cheese scone , delightful service

T. C.

Great you can take your dog and chill out in the courtyard.

C. P.

A great local cafe with friendly staff and nice coffee!

A. H.

Great food a nice atmosphere

J. P.

Very quaint spoiled by the crappy ( meant to be rustic looking furniture) which didn't suit the food presentation

M.

Tea was good and you get free water with salad in it

B. L.

Great hosts. Amazing location. Super food.

J. B.

Yeah good.

M.

Nice place, shame the table was dirty. The food was grand though.

B. H.

Trendy little Wellington cafe serving nice coffees and food

M. P.

This place has great food and service at reasonable price

t.

Good food and nice outdoor seating in the backyard

B. D.

Good spot but old menu was better

g. b.

Simply the best cafe. Love it!

E. B.

Love this place. Best cafe in Wellington!

R. P.

Great service. Good coffee

S. D.

Hive by name and by nature: superb buzzy cafe in Eastbourne

R. Y.

Casual cafe, good coffee and nice seating outside

N. D.

Lovely food, atmosphere and Coffee

L.

Children's pancakes were tiny so actually just pikelets

A. F.

Good menu; great coffee

L. G.

Dogs allowed, good atmosphere for families.

Y. H.

Lovely food friendly staff

D. T.

Delicious food and lovely people.

S.

Good coffee, lovely cakes.

M. B.

Very nice food and good service.

G.

A little slow but it is the weekend

M. B.

Cgood service great coffee

K. S.

Love the pear and beetroot salad!

P. S.

Dirty plates everywhere, no water bottles, small portions

M. F.

Don't put kids on the counter.They are not selling your business.

A.

Great coffee and atmosphere

K. G.

Lovely place, yummy food... 😊

D. M.

Nice cafe good food

M. B.

Nice place, shame the table was dirty. The food was grand though.

S. P.

Good coffee, lovely cakes.

I.

Lovely environment and hospitality

E.

Great place!

L. L.

Children's pancakes were tiny so actually just pikelets

M.

Great place and good food

C.

Such a good burger

S.

Needs some automatic fly spray upstairs.

J.

great scone great coffee

R.

Tasty Turkish!

M.

Great place and good food

J.

great scone great coffee

C. H.

Good food and atmosphere

G.

Love the secret garden

J. K.

Good

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B.

this place is awesome

E.

Great place!

S. D.

Best coffee

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Yummy coffee

C. R.

Nice place

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