Reviews of Don Luciano Café Masterton. (Coffee Shop) in Masterton (Wellington).

Don Luciano Café Masterton

552 Reviews

283 Comments

Coffee shop

Coffee shop

Coffee store

Coffee wholesaler

Latin American restaurant

9 King Street, Masterton 5810, New Zealand

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Information of Don Luciano Café Masterton, Coffee shop in Masterton (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 Don Luciano Café Masterton

A. W.

This place proves how important customer service is, the owner makes you feel so so welcome and at home he values your custom. On top of that it's dog friendly. Can't fault the coffee it's great! And the food is so tasty. Another favourite. Been 3 times now and consistently 5 stars for me.

A.

Wasn't in for long, but such a gorgeous Mexican / South American sort of vibe here. Cute! The building is a cool old heritage building too.

P. R. E.

Great food, wonderful staff and very reasonable prices. Every time we go there we have the best time. It's a favourite!!! Highly recommended if you are in Masterton. Five stars to Marvin who creates the greatest atmosphere - Jono & Paula

C. H.

The most delicious food. We had lunch here and my children aged 11 and 9 were so happy. Glorious coffee too. Will definitely come back

A. F.

Great food. The pork quesadilla was superb. Beef burrito was excellent, the Rueben was great and the chicken burger was amazing. Well done Chef! Generous portions too.

B. A.

Highly recommend this incredible cafe! Impeccable service, fantastic coffee, and outstanding food - the Pork Burrito and Chicken Quesadillas were absolutely to die for. Will definitely be back next time we’re through 😊

M. H.

A better stop than we expected in Masterton on a public holiday. A highlight of our Castlepoint trip. Our group all enjoyed their hot drinks, scones and snacks, the outdoor seating, clean toilet and excellent service.

J. O.

Amazing service 👏 and the best reuben sandwich 🥪 I've ever had 😋 such a clean and well presented Cafe 👌

r. h.

I enjoyed the coffee it was smooth and rich and the barista did a good job. The food and menu on the other hand is average. I think there is too much going on with the menu. It needs to be simplified. We went there just before lunch but it was still morning and the breakfast menu was finished? One menu that runs all day would simply things and all day breakfasts are really popular these days and a staple for cafes. The sacrafice is that the multiple different menu items with a change to lunch items means it's creating pressure in the kitchen and the detail is missed with the food and service. I like the environment, need to make more of a show piece of the roastery...staff were good but struggling to keep up to be fair and again missing detail and chance to upsell.

L. K.

Excellent coffee, food and I specially want to describe the customer service. The service provided by the team of Don Luciano is amazing, very detailed and friendly. We had a quite big group including kids. All enjoyed to the max. Definitely pay another visit soon.

C. H.

Fantastic food, coffee and service staff are so friendly and always smiling and must say the best burgers my new favorite.

L. P.

Very good coffee, authentic Spanish food, very tasty, friendly & helpful staff. Highly recommended.

S. T.

So glad we chanced upon this little gem. The duty manager (I suspect the owner) is so friendly and welcoming. And my breakfast, papas bravas, is omg so delicious, I know I will be missing it when I go back to Singapore.

C. N.

Such a cool new Mexican restaurant with a Honduras influence. Delicious 'Gracias' coffee. Really friendly and helpful staff. Locally made Kate's kombucha available. Gluten-free option (corn tortillas). Bright decor, relaxed but fun ambiance, and even some lovely wooden toys for the kids.

K. B.

Wonderful place to stop for great food and coffee. Owner has been all overseas, but settled here. Staff very helpful and cheery!

S. W.

Best coffee in the town, if not the entire Wellington region, and the best breakfast menu as well. Service is always great and you're made to feel part of a community.

N.

Always good coffee, good food and lovely staff. Well done.

P. H.

This is the spot. Got my 6 morning coffees here to get me going! 😆😉

A. D.

Fantastic coffee and friendly service. Highly recommend!

W.

Great coffee , pleasant staff, muffin a bit doughy

M. P.

Awesome food and superb fresh roasted coffee.

J. L.

Really nice Mexican food. Great coffee and other beverages. Staff are very friendly too.

B.

Nice service & food but coffee over extracted time wise

R. G.

Fantastic breakfast 🌯 Amazing staff (Brooke) 💁‍♀️ and Great location 📍

G. F.

Absolutely hands down the best coffee we have had in years and I’m a tough critic!

J. H.

Really cool aesthetic and the best fish tacos I've ever had in my life, 10/10

T. N.

Great authentic Mexican / Honduras food. They roast their own blend: Gracias coffee...Great blend! Owner from Honduras, his grandfather was a coffee bean grower. Ask him about the story. A definite must stop when visiting Masterton

S.

Always nice food and hot tea. Excellent service. Always clean and tidy.

A. M. d. C.

First class barista, friendly service, great atmosphere, my absolute favourite place to go for coffee. 😊

L. C.

Great food and coffee Pleasant staff

C. L.

Amazing food and great owner. The waffle is a cant miss.

D. G.

Lovely food and coffee. Very nice staff. Recommend.

G. A.

Stopped in on a whim for brunch. Amazing food, fantastic service, we'll definitely be back.

A. R.

I always love going to Don Luciano. The food and coffee are usually very delicious and the staff are incredibly kind and the service is always really great. Thank you to Marvin and the crew ❤

C.

Nice food and drinks, friendly staff.

J. C.

Great food & coffee from a couple of superb amigos!

N. H.

Nicely set up place although a little bit cramped. Another way of describing it would be cozy. Great location especially the window tables where you can watch the traffic and people passing by. The coffee was ok. I had a long black that definitely had some bitterness to it although my friend seemed to enjoy his latte. Also had lemon curd cake that was pretty poor to be honest. Half of it was hard like it had been in the cabinet for a few days. It was near closing time when we went so make of that what you will. To sum it up.... there's room for improvement.

P. S.

Great service, food is fabulous and the decor is nice. Very clean as well.

S. S.

Marvin is an icon locally, his coffee is an experience you will not forget if you are a coffee lover. He imports the best coffee from Columbia and Honduras and roasts it himself in store. The meals are crafted with passion from years of food enjoyment and put together to compliment each other. Bring people you like and soak up the atmosphere. Be entertained by a world class host and served with smiles and conversation. This place is a local treasure.

M. N.

A great Central American style café in central Masterton. Good coffee and cabinet food. , plus menu options. Sites on the corner of King street with outside seating.

M. O.

Really good coffee. The food was so great but it’s the customer service that really makes it special. Our server Brooke was so helpful and entertaining.

A. D.

Nice coffee, wonderful Reuben sandwich. Very busy cafe, so service was slower than we would have liked but worth the wait.

H. 1.

Delicious cakes, coffee and hot chocolate. Will be back next time for savoury food. A must have for me is the Bacon and Black Pudding sandwich. Absolutely delicious. 😋😋😋

M. O.

We stopped in to try a new local place and now have a new favourite. The burrito and tacos were really tasty! Just amazingly fresh and so full of flavour! Can’t wait to try other things on the menu! Also as everyone mentioned the owner is an extremely friendly and welcoming person with a very interesting story!

S. L.

Best coffee in NZ! Amazing - the food was also really excellent.

J. R.

Good food and coffee and lovely friendly owner who is welcoming. I have had the burrito and fries which were both delicious. We regularly get coffee from here which is lovely also. Also I had the best cheese scone I have ever had today - will return for that specifically!

J. S.

Great food and the coffee is pretty good.

R. K.

They roast their own 'Gracias' coffee here and it's really delicious. Also, very good breakfasts. Recommended!

S. G.

omm nom nom! What a gem of a cafe. Excellent food and friendly staff.

D. M.

I’m giving it a 5 star because there isn’t a 4.75 star. I’m giving it a 4.75 because I think all cafes in NZ should sell poached eggs. Instead I had a yummy Mexican dish which was delicious. If you don’t care about poached eggs then you can read this as a true 5 star! Coffee was good. Staff chatty. Owner was there and welcoming. I sat outside in the sun and enjoyed the experience.

m.

Dropped in for a coffee owner very hospitable great sense of humour likes a good joke and has a few of his own Nice coffee and atmosphere

S. H.

Superb tortilla soup and friendly atmosphere.

N. O.

Great yummy meal, friendly staff welcoming. If we are ever back that way Don Luciano's will be on our list where to eat. Thanks

A. C.

Beautiful and authentic Mexican/Latin American food. The coffee is not to be missed since they roast their own beans. Worth buying a bag to bring home and they'll grind it up for you as well.

B. C.

Excellent service from the counter and a nice cosy vibe, salmon bagel was on point and carrot cake delicious. Only let down by curdled soy milk in coffee - it can be frothed without curdling I promise!

W.

Best Cafe in Masterton! Great atmosphere and super friendly hosts.

B. K.

Nice food... scones are the best... the lunch menu is short and each of those items are worth having one... all of us had a lovely time there..

K. B.

Prompt and friendly. Good prices & great coffee roasted onsite

A. P.

One of, if not the best cafe in Masterton! Amazing food, great coffee and friendly staff topped off with an awesome atmosphere. Recommend this place to anyone wanting great food and awesome service!

N. M.

Outstanding food,great staff, they also grind their own coffee fresh ,so take some home.

D. L.

A busy place is always a good start and this did not disappoint. Great coffee, decor and very tasty food.

P. C.

Friendly service, wicked coffee and the cabinet treats looked amazing, although we didn't indulge.

S. L.

Food excellent and generous. Service a little slow. Hence 4 star not 5

H.

I had the Special, on Friday's it's Fish Taco's really delish. The Customer Service was excellent, the female Waitress had a really helpful manner and just a sweet girl. The Barista, he was really good as well. Their manner was humble, in the present, relaxed, very sweet and the best I've experienced in any business in Masterton so far. I would definitely hire these two if I had a Cafe of my own, I would steal them away from Don Luciano ha haaaaa! Bravo bravo!!

D. H.

Great coffee and own roasters. Great food, Central American flavours. Some kiwi Kai, beautiful cheese scones. Staff is lovely. Open 7 days. A Gem in Masterton.

S. S.

Excellent coffee and authentic cuisine. Best place for coffee in Masterton and a unique spot for this kind of food in the Wairarapa. Passionate and friendly host with an interesting background in the industry.

D. A.

Best cafe in town now! Great service from the owner whos incredibly passionate and friendly. Food was great and coffee was spot on

j. L.

You want tasty authentic coffee ..you enjoy good service . Excellent atmosphere Then I may see you at our new regular haunt...ps . There will. Be live music on 22 Jan.. See you there

D. W.

Absolutely awesome service. Marvin the owner is friendly and his staff are really on the ball. Best coffee and Bratwurst sausages in town!

A. H.

Genuine, good food, served with warmth and hospitality. A lovely, lively place we will return to. A Masterton gem!

j. d.

Wonderful coffee, great food and excellent service. Thank you!

H. B.

Hi I’m Hunter and I’m 9 my Mum takes us for a treat sometimes and my brother and I get the Pancakes OMG they are so delicious. Mum always gets coffee, I don’t know why adults drink it but she says it’s the best in town. My Nan takes her friends there for the spicy Prawns, I tried one and it made my tongue hot and tickley!! The boss man makes us laugh because he talks with funny sounding words, Mum said he can speak other languages. I hope we can go again soon but Mum said only if we are good. This is my first ever review I had some help with the spelling :-)

G.

Had breakfast here cooked to perfection bacon 🥓was cooked perfectly service great clean and tidy facilities plenty of car parking available 👌👍

E.

Yummy iced coffee and moist carrot cake

F. H.

Bruch date with big brother. Best pancakes and bacon - yummo! Coffee great. Service great. Happy owner, happy customers! Would definitely go back! Masterton is getting so hip!!

S. Q. T.

The manager was very friendly. We had the coffee and papas bravas even though it was not lunch yet. Coffee was good. Overall, highly recommended if you stop by masterton.

M. B.

Marvin is a fabulous host and most welcoming. Great coffee and food. Clean modern toilets. Beautiful parquet Matai floor and wonderful colour scheme. You must visit.

C.

Lovely coffee and the food is rather good always friendly service.

B.

Fabulous coffee and quesadillas. Also a great spot to pull out the laptop if time to fill between meetings

N. H.

Excellent food and staff were very good warm and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our brunch and will definitely go back.

B. C.

This place serves the best coffee in the Wairarapa without a doubt and the best thing about it is that Don Luciano's is 100% real. There's no pretentiousness like you will find in South Wairarapa (I'm looking at you Martinborough) and the owner and his staff are genuinely welcoming and friendly people. Now let's mention the food: simply outstanding. The menu is just full of proper Mexican and Latin American favourites. I had the Baliadas and Shelley had the Aztec soup and we were thrilled with our choices. The décor is so cool and the atmosphere makes this the place to be in Masterton. I will never leave Masterton again without going to Don Luciano's. Just brilliant

S. T.

Best coffee in Masterton for sure, I no longer have to drive to Wellington to get coffee of this standard or my single origin beans for home! Mexican food is authentic and tasty and Marvin really brings a special touch with his table service.

N. S.

Food was good but expensive. Hard floor and wall surfaces added to the noise from the piped music. With regard to background music, less is definitely more.

L. B.

My Husband and myself thought we would try this cafe out on Friday, wow! Amazing service, friendly, great food, it's like stepping into a quirky cafe, would recommend to everyone, it's my go to cafe now, and great prices, there coffee slice and lemon slice to die for😍

S.

Great prices and service. You can sit inside, or outside either in the sun or under cover. There is also a couple of dog bowls, food and water, if you take him on a walk as well.

L. C. (.

Fantastic tasting coffee, certainly the best in town and extremely friendly staff. Not had any food yet so I can't comment on that side of the cafe.

R. H.

Went in for coffee and some churros. Staff were polite Marvin the owner makes you feel comfortable takea time to talk to customers. Great Spanish vibe will surely go back!! Well Done

V. M.

Great setup, good service, only got a coffee but the cheese scones were awesome and other people's food looked great.

D.

Great atmosphere and service , delicious food and coffee.!!!

A.

The staff did really well with managing Level 2 in the cafe. The limited menu had something for everyone.

S. E.

Great prices and service. You can sit inside, or outside either in the sun or under cover. There is also a couple of dog bowls, food and water, if you take him on a walk as well.

B.

Delicious everything!

P. R.

Young lady that served us was magnificent. Place was clean, friendly & very professional.

E.

Really friendly staff, had a brilliant time!! Would definitely recommend to brighten your day!

b.

Excellent coffee.... nice roast! Very hot inside cafe. Good service.

D. K.

We came here as a stop from a long drive. Server was attentive and super personable. We grabbed coffee and muffins and it was excellent!

H. W.

Muy Beuno. Amazing food, vibe and lovely staff. 10/10

J.

Close and friendly, good food, ( know the Chef).

A. T.

One of the best coffees I have had in a long time. Great food and service too, but that coffee was so on point.

p.

Really cosy cafe and really good coffee, good place to go

A. W.

Beautiful, authentic food. Owner and staff are lovely, and more than happy to oblige for any special requests/dietry requirements. New favourite cafe!! Must visit in Masterton

O. O.

Food is amazing, staff are friendly, coffee is great. A little pricey but very worth it.

K. e. A.

Lovely place! Really good coffee, beautiful environment and staff is really really nice. Also nice for kids. Go there for a good coffee.

D. N.

Had to go back 3 more times in 2 days....very good coffee.

B. R.

Great service and food, good special items that come through, always worth a try. Will definitely be back again.

G. H.

Probably the best coffee in Masterton. Great vibe to the cafe, small but excellent menu and friendly helpful staff. What's not to like. Gracias

A.

The staff did really well with managing Level 2 in the cafe. The limited menu had something for everyone.

T.

Great service Great food and coffee A popular cafe.

b.

Excellent coffee.... nice roast! Very hot inside cafe. Good service.

J. K.

Excellent coffee, great food. A nice place for breakfast.

P.

Young lady that served us was magnificent. Place was clean, friendly & very professional.

S. M.

Love it. Wonderful staff. Great coffee and food

T. O.

Great coffee and savoury muffin ❤ not normally a savoury person but what a delicious muffin nice addition with the cream cheese in the centre

B. R.

Always lovely esp if Marvin is there. Yesterdays hot choc not hot enough but think a new girl was learning. She'll soon learn with expert Marvin.

D. W.

Great place friendly staff great coffee and amazing food

n. l.

Lovely, friendly service with one of the best coffee in town

T. H.

Love this place!!!! Great coffee/staff super friendly and food outstanding

J.

Great style. Delicious food and cake. Definitely coming back again.

T.

Burritos? In Masterton? You heard me, they're damn good as well.

J. B.

Very friendly atmosphere and Marvin is the perfect host. Great coffee and fabulous food.

D.

Great coffee, great ambience, the friendliest of hosts, bustling place - people coming, going, sitting, talking, working away, eating the great food or just watching the world go by. Stop on in.

P.

Food was brilliant and good value. Honduras coffee is very nice, really recommend the experience

N.

I ordered Mushroom Rissotto. It was one of the best I have had yet. Customer service was just as good.

C. S.

Very nice coffeehouse, happy staff , welcoming , warm, cozy and fun

G. B.

Good service. Good selection of treats. Wow for coffee. Busy at times. Depends on what your plans include.

h.

Awesome spot, nice staff great food and coffee. Finally Masterton again has a decent cafe

J. H.

Great staff, amazing food, a place you must visit you definitely won't be disappointed 😁👍🌟

J. v.

Great find. Excellent coffee, delicious food not cheap, but good quality. Welcome to New Zealand

M. C.

Good service, good coffee, and good selection of things to eat

l.

Amazing ! Good mexican breakfast, just a little bit more in the plate can be better is my opinion

D. C.

Fantastic roasting machine visible to customers, coffee bit bitter for my taste, yet impressed with what they're doing there.

D.

Excellent coffee and service, owner/manager is an awesome guy

J. W.

Awesome place. Beat coffee in North Island! Incredibly passionate service. Love everything about the place.

P.

nice little cozy cafe with friendly staff and owner

S.

Always a pleasure to be in this cafe. Great food coffee and staff.

W.

Amazing food, friendly staff, so much culture!

R. M.

Great freshly ground coffee and delicious food!

E.

Really friendly staff, had a brilliant time!! Would definitely recommend to brighten your day!

R. T.

Friendly staff, great coffee and food could do with more vegetarian options

M.

Great food and service. Well worth a lunchtime stop if passing through.

V.

Best place for a toasted sandwich and coffee.

N. B.

Had a great time.Very friendly staff and good food.

T. W.

Really friendly staff great service great food. What more could you want.

M.

Authenticity delicious food and the coffee is tops.

H.

Muy Beuno. Amazing food, vibe and lovely staff. 10/10

N.

great food, cool vibe, friendly staff 😎

J.

Nice wee spot. Good breakfast options.

S.

Great food. Great drinks. Spectacular service, Marvin is an awesome host.

A. M.

I had the papas bravas and it was delicious. Cute sunny spot for brunch.

I. A.

Nice, strong coffee and fresh, light, flavoursome Hispanic food.

P.

Great coffee good food a little expensive for families

S.

Wonderful food, friendly welcoming staff. Fantastic experience

F.

Yummy quintanilla, friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

J.

Great cafe, service was impeccable and the food fantastic!

o.

The hospitality and warm kindness of Latino friend, with amazing food. A must in Masterton.

P.

Great food, great coffee.

D. H.

Friendly staff and really great coffee..

E. M.

Fabulous food and wonderful host! Thank you Marvin

D. W.

Yep stop and check it out ...potatoes bravos, and vegetarian quesadilla!!! Brava

K.

Good food come here offen

J.

Close and friendly, good food, ( know the Chef).

J. K.

arguably the best barista coffee in Masterton...interesting food...friendly host

D.

Good coffee and great service, usual coffee stop when in Masterton

M.

Great coffee and great food. So welcoming.

M.

Yummy food, superb coffee, great ambience and service

S.

Extremely friendly staff. Service excellent and food quality excellent.

A. M.

Great tasty food, awesome vibes, and friendly staff.

M.

Great service awesome food. Marvin is an excellent host

B.

Coffee was amazing and the food is delicious

L.

Great coffee and great food. Good o e Marvin

D. S.

Busy place average Mexican food waiters do there to explain what meals are

C.

Best coffee in masterton food not bad

C.

Great food and very friendly people!

C.

Great coffee and Great food and amazing services from Don Luciano Team

G.

There was a long wait because it was busy, but the coffee was perfect.

K.

Owner was lovely and the coffee was fabulous. Thanks again! :)

J. S.

Deliciously different menu, friendly service, lovely feel to the place

P. C.

Great coffee, best blend in this part of the country.

c.

Awesome breakfast of Spanish potatoes after a night out on the town

G. 5.

Staff very nice. Coffee excellent

A.

Coffe was great

I.

Friendly owner encouraging smiles and staff who have same attitude

R. P.

Friendly staff and good food. A bit pricey.

S.

Great coffee. Will be back to buy some beans

I.

Best coffee in NZ.

E.

Great coffee and friendly staff

S.

Best burrito I've ever had!

D. B.

Great Mexi-breaky! Very busy tho so a wee while to wait.

S. R.

Great food service and coffee

L. H.

Fab personal service and awesome food with a south American twist

J.

Great atmosphere, better food, and somehow even better service!!!!

M. C.

Very enjoyable. Nice salmon bagel

M.

Superb service and high quality coffee. Lighwithin a sun

D.

Food & coffèe amazing, the service was A++

E. J. A.

Great coffee and friendly staff

H.

Great spot, loved the egg Luciano, great coffee

p.

marvin is amazing food is alway outstanding !

Y. D. (. D.

Love it,was great to catch with my friend Don

T. R.

Great place, lovely food and top service

M.

Coffee was quite good.

M.

Consistently good coffee. Roasted & blended in house

B.

Food good coffee only fair

E.

Always fun for a visit and very welcoming!

S.

nice dark roast

t.

great coffee great food and service

R.

The best coffee I've had in wairarapa

k. d.

Great atmosphere great service and good food

L.

Nice food, great atmosphere

D.

Great friendly service with fabulous atmosphere.

P.

Great coffee, service and food

J.

Great staff, good food.

H. A.

Always great to see Marvin

B.

Delicious everything!

L.

Great coffee roasted in store.

C.

Great service, attention to detail second to none

A.

Good coffee. Nice shop.

A.

Great coffee great food!

R.

Great food experience

J.

Average. Water needs to be chilled.

K.

Great coffee and food, glorious

S.

Very nice coffee

C.

Great food and service awesome

M.

Love the personal touch

C.

Great Place with Great Hospitailiy.

A.

Best coffee in town 🙂

T.

Friendly, lovely coffee

A.

Nice but really loud ... ( I'm old )

D.

Good friendly service

L. N.

Probably the best coffee in Masterton!

P.

Always the best coffee in Masterton

R.

Great coffee and staff

K.

Great place for brekky.

N.

Spectacular coffee, spectacular service.

I.

Great food and great service

A. G.

Great coffee and service

F. D.

First rate service and first rate food

S.

Great food and great hospitality

T.

Looking forward to my freshly ground coffee

B.

Good food

M.

Great service and food.

J.

Very nice

J.

Great food and service

e.

Yummy food.friendly staff

j.

Great breakfast and coffee

L.

Hands down best cafe in Masterton

e.

Lovely meal👍👌👍

S.

Excellent service and food

H. Q.

Great service and food

V.

Beautiful cheese scone!

J.

Excellent coffee

C.

Pricey, average taste...

O.

Awesome meal and coffee

B.

Excellent coffee

M.

Very good go again

j. c.

Best coffee in town

A.

Well worth a visit

W.

Very tasty

J.

Great

H.

Great coffee

W.

Very yummy

L.

Great coffee

R.

Top coffee!

I.

Love the team here!! AAA++++

G. M.

Good coffee

M.

Nice atmosphere

C. M.

Staff great nice cabinet food aswell as Mexican food

M.

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