Reviews of Lamason Brew Bar. (Coffee Shop) in Wellington (Wellington).

Lamason Brew Bar

375 Reviews

235 Comments

Coffee shop

Coffee shop

Corner of Lombard and Bond Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Information of Lamason Brew Bar, Coffee shop in Wellington (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 Lamason Brew Bar

P.

Came here on a recommendation from a mate. No idea what to expect but this is a great spot. The baristas are friendly and greet their locals as they enter, there's cool coffee equipment too. I got a watercress scone (usually a cheese scone kinda guy) and was amazed. Crumbly and fluffy in a good way. They recommended it toasted with butter. It was slightly sweet too. Please come here!

B.

I was skeptical when my flatmate recommended Lamason to me because I know a few other great coffee places in town and I didn't think anything could top them, but now it's my favourite! The coffee never disappoints, the staff are friendly, the scones are sensational (plus toasted and buttered for you) and it's perfectly hidden away so you can enjoy the Wellington vibe without having to shout over the hustle and bustle of the city. My only complaint is that I have to find somewhere else to go when they're closed on Sundays :(

W.

One of the best cafe in town 🙌 tried the Ethiopian Guji in siphon and in love with it! Staffs are amazing, energetic and welcoming! Great place to hang out with the lovely ambience. Definitely will come back

N.

cosy little cafe hidden in CBD, love sitting at the bar watching siphon making ! Staffs are very professional and introduce beans from different region. Great spot to chill with tasty siphon coffee in town.

N.

Tucked away its kinda my secret. My stop for my coffee fix, whenever im in town, small but ambience and cozy. The guy's make excellent coffee im a fussy girl when it comes to coffee so getting 5stars always is hard place to find. And the toastie are gooood 😋. ~Nara

F.

Perfect little Wellington cafe! Friendly staff, great food and a cosy atmosphere.

D.

It was my first time to visit Welly and I immediately headed down to what I’ve heard is one of the best cafes in the city... and I wasn’t disappointed! Amazing coconut flat white, delicious bacon and egg toastie, friendly baristas, quick service—such a great first impression of #windyWelly 😊

L.

Some of the best coffee in Wellington. This relaxed little hole in the wall will certainly have a bean to suit your tastes.

J.

A great place to chill out or catch up with friends over a high quality coffee.. a variety of blends and single-originals to choose from. If you’ve never had siphon coffee and wanted to try, then this is the place for it. Make sure you spend a moment to enjoy it though!

D.

In my humble opinion, this is easily the top 3 coffee shops in town though the barista claims to be the best ! A true barista experience with very friendly service. It’s one of those coffee shops where the baristas know the name of the regular customers 🙌. Had the siphon coffee and it was a very clean cup of coffee. They use People’s coffee beans and would recommend trying their filter coffee as there are more selection of beans.

P.

Some like to say that you never grow old if you manage to learn something new every day. A lesson for today is the black magic of coffee making with a help of siphon bulbs. Guatemalan bean did it for me, now I am believer. Cool vibe and friendly staff complement the perfect coffee.

M.

First place I’ve been to that does siphon coffee as a standard option! Definitely the most reasonably priced siphon I’ve had as well. The staff know their stuff when it comes to coffee and can recommend the choice of bean for your coffee. Great spot to chill out and enjoy a quality brew.

O.

An easy 5 stars. Effortless, you might say. Managed to strike the balance between being awesome and being down to earth. They explained the many coffee options in a friendly way then absolutely nailed the oat cappuccino. So perfectly creamed. Maybe the best we've had globally so far. The BLT was a pleasant little bit of my childhood which unlike cream eggs and tip top, has remained delicious and even better than I remembered. Thank you team. 😁

A.

Calm coffee shop down Lombard at, an alley in Central Wellington. Great single origin coffees (Ethiopian Guji and others). Normal espresso service, but good pour overs and syphons as well. Wifi, snacks, all in all an excellent spot.

A.

Great coffee with espresso and soft brew options (syphon and v60) as well as cold drip. The best scones in town and the friendliest team n town. They're great.

近.

Great quality of coffee!!!! i could relax so much. service are also amazing. popular coffee shop in wellington!

S.

Amazing Cafe in Wellington！You couldn't imagine how excited I was when I saw siphon coffee in NZ！Siphon Coffee is very popular in Shanghai and Japan，you can taste very special flavor in Siphon wiz different coffee beans. Guji is one of my favorite（and also want to drink Yirgacheffe🙈）Piccolo and Americano is also pretty good！Baristas are friendly and energetic！

e.

Truly the best coffee I have had in Wellington. I moved jobs so I could be closer to La Mason.

M.

Really friendly staff and top quality coffee

T.

Excellent inner city vibe and coffee. Know how to pull a shot and deliver great Single-O siphon. If I lived here, this would be my daily go-to 100%

C.

Controversial debate but Best Scone/Coffee combo in all of Wellington

P.

Highly recommend this place. Great coffee and yummy toasti👌

B.

Amaaaazing coffees !!! Was right behind the place I stayed it Te Aro. So got the usual coffee and was blown away by the craft they do. Would recommend anyway !!

P.

Great atmosphere, delicious coffee, siphon brewing is very fun to watch

D.

Wonderful service, great coffee, sodas and amazing scones!!! So worth finding!

P.

The hidden gem of the best made coffee in the country! Seriously GOOD coffee. Always Friendly service & Banging chooons playing in the background. Whenever in town, this is a must to pop for a super good coffee. Go there !!

S.

Each time I return to Wellington this place never fails to deliver the finest coffee in town. And the folks behind the counter create a fun atmosphere as an added bonus. Don't think twice...just go there!

J.

Best coffee in town and the nicest staff, super friendly. Found my new regular!

r.

Can never go wrong with a Coffee from Lamason, top quality and consistency. Give the Syphon coffee a try whilst here. A chill and friendly vibe.

M.

Great coffee... Recommended

A.

Excellent coffee and knowledgeable staff. We had the single origin from Ethiopia and it was outstanding. If you want good coffee go here and enjoy, been to a few other spots in Wellington and none live up to this place. Cool vibe and artwork and options for indoor or outdoor seating. Get a V60 and enjoy the flavours to come!

L.

Great experience and first time of tasting the amazing coffee. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back and would recommend to others.

A.

My favourite coffee in Wellington. Right up there next to Peoples Coffee on Constable Street in Newtown. Lamasons staff are hilarious, and their soy flat whites are perfectly made. Great vibe, and superb flavours.

K.

A beautifully bitter brew. Just what is needed to get through the day. Nothing fancy here, just damn good coffee.

K.

Great cafe and awesome service, they deal with large coffee orders like total pros!

P.

One of my favourite coffee bars in Wellington. Best variety, and some of the best coffee around. You can't go wrong with people's coffee. In a convenient, location, it's warm and comfortable, perfect for a cold winter's day.

L.

consistently magnificent coffee. good vibe. Small cafe. have been many times and will always go back. definitely recommend to a friend

I.

Great new small and cosy cafe in a newly developed lane in the city centre with some outside seating options. Super friendly barristas who brew the most awesome coffee/ flat white. The artistic creamy milk patterns on the flat white are a work of art and surprising every time. Best in town!! The only thing I miss is the lack of choice of delicious cakes and other more sophisticated sweeties to go with my coffee. Could do with some savoury bar food too.

M.

Take enjoy the energy of the baristas and the coffee is impeccable. The toastys are right up there as well. Very enjoyable

P.

Excellent boutique coffee. Friendly, savvy staff. Try the cold-press - think of it like wine tasting.

H.

Wow. Despite heavy rain and wind, I don’t regret making myself to this place today. I would say that this place is the coolest and best cafe in Wellington with 3 ‘cool’ baristas 😎. Excellent service and coffee. This place is a must visit for coffee mania. In addition to perfect espresso latte art, there’s also specialised coffees like cold brew, V60 and siphon coffee. The $8 toasted Sandwich of the day changes daily, while offering homemade(?) scones, buns and muffins on the cabinet. They use finest milk alternatives - vita soy and barista almond breeze. Limited seating but for the space it’s reasonable and not too crowded. High seatings and outside seating available. A must visit for everyone. Thank you and keep up your #1 coffee!

K.

Love Lamason for every single aspect. Is there any other cafe closes to Lamason? NO! Not even one. I started to visit Lamason since 2015 and it is definitely the best cafe in Welly, which is serious about making every single cup of coffee. Lamason has the best consistency in Welly. It is the only place gathering and retaining passionate, knowledgeable, positive, communicative, efficient and professional baristas (every member of the team) and owner. It is the only cafe I recommend to friends who are truly passionate about coffee and they all love it. It does not matter whether you love milk coffee or specialty coffee, just give a try in this most "non-commercial" cafe in Welly.

R.

Nice venue, fun, friendly, happy staff. Great coffee. I had the Columbian single O syphon, as recommended by the fella on the till. Perfect filter style coffee with all those beautiful oils kept in it, much like the Mojo Coffee Steampunk method. My partner had a cow milk late which she also described as really lovely. Didn't try any food but it smelt great. Hopefully some vegan options though right guys? ;)

E.

Tasty coffee, friendly staff and delicious scones. Recommend the watercress and cheese scone, or an iced coffee with one of the many different milk alternatives they offer.

L.

One of the best coffee in town. Great place, but coffee first!

S.

What can I say about this place (other than the fact that some of these negative reviews I've been reading are absolutely asinine)? Having just moved to the city, I've been trying to find "my" cafe: one with amazing coffee, good people, a nice ambiance, and somewhere I can pop open my laptop the odd time to do some work. I've tried most of the key locales in the (Mojo, Zumo, Flight, Memphis Belle, Cafe 86, etc.), and Lamason is simply the best in the city—which is saying quite a lot for a cafe-crazy capital like Wellington. They make the best flat white of any of the places I've been to, and they're just unbelievably consistent: Every day, a perfect cup and friendly, genuine service (no matter how long their queue). They also have a loyalty card, which they're super chill about (another endearing feature). The one downside is the construction happening right across the lot; but if nothing else, I'm happy for a bit of a deterrent for others to come crowd the place ;). So happy I found this cafe! EDIT: construction is now done, and the vibe is amazing (with no noise anymore!). Changed my rating to four stars, though, because of the smoking here. Every time I come by, I’m disturbed by all smoking in the semi-enclosed patio. You must walk through to get into the cafe, and it blows everywhere (often inside through the open door and windows). It’s started to become a deterrent. Will happily give 5 stars if they ever ban it.

L.

This is the pinnacle of wellington coffee, the serve people’s coffee and the really look after the beans. Loads of different options when it comes to cold brew, cold drip, filter or just straight up espresso. Only request would be to get Oatly oat milk for all the lactose intolerant people. Make sure you also get yourself a cheese scone!

L.

Lamasons Brew is one of the few places in Wellington for seriously good coffee. Not only that, but with seriously knowledgeable and friendly staff, and great music. Perfect for that takeaway or quick meeting over some coffee of all kinds.

G.

Great coffee in a great little location. I walk past two good cafe's to get my coffee here. And the crew behind the counter are a good laugh too.

L.

The cafe is cozy and in a good location, staff were very attentive and polite. The coffee Honduras on Siphon was properly brewed and with a astonishing taste. Strongly recommend.

P.

Lamason has a lot to offer but it also has it's downsides. Today's experience was less than satisfactory, but to kick this review off let's start with the basics. Location. Lamason is tucked away in a corner in a backstreet of central wellington but still manages to retain it's charm and attracts a fair amount of frequent customers with it's large menu for both beverages and food. It's décor is what you would expect of a new café these days with large glass windows, easy going seating and sit down bar where you can watch the various coffee and tea concoctions being prepared. the staff are helpful and inviting giving you a sense of welcome and reprieve from your day to day slog at work. With all it's potential there are always the negatives; such as the selection of music, depending on your tastes it's not what you might call café relaxing music and more pop electronica at times. But with that said what is "Café music"? if you don't like it, leave. Now to pricing; which I can only sum up as somewhat ridiculous. The costs are standard until you want a takeaway cup to which you're charged an additional $0.30 extra on whatever cup size you're having. This was explained to me being due to "We use expensive cups" which I'm going to have to call bullsh*t on. They're cups are your stock standard with the added 'feel good' message that they're fair trade & organic. Which brings me to the cup sizes themselves, some cafes you may have noticed love trying to pass off a Small as a Regular and charge you the same as a Regular, unfortunately Lamason has decided to join this sad following so as far as value for money I'm afraid you'll be left short and thirsty when you've finished your caffeine injection. Lastly, the brew itself, again I can't give Lamason full marks here. Preparation time; standard, Milk tampering; excellent, but overall taste would score a 5/10. Reason? Over extraction. To any coffee fanatic you know what this mean, to the novices it's when the barista allows the coffee extraction (when the water is passing through the ground coffee into your cup) to go for too long and instead of the sweet Arabica's you typically associate with a café experience you're left with a slightly bitter taste. This is not to be confused with beans that have gone off, that's a slightly oxidized note which is distinctly different. So fresh beans, bad preparation. All up I would only give Lamason a 5/10 for it's location, environment, friendliness, taste, pricing and trying to get one over on their customers. Will I be frequenting again? Despite al it has going for it, only if they retrain their baristas a touch and improve their cup sizes and pricing. Until then, no.

K.

Wonderful coffee shop service People's Coffee on predominantly siphon, but also espresso and manual filter. Unlike most shops that serve siphon, it's not just for the novelty and they actually know how to brew it wonderfully time and time again.

R.

Couldn’t ask for a better coffee!

M.

Lovely cafe serving People's roast. Syphon, V60, cold brew - these guys will whip up your favorite drink with top quality beans.

A.

One of the best coffee in Wellington. Highly recommend to try their siphon coffee.

D.

One of my favourite cafes in Wellington. Coffee is always smooth and just perfect. Highly recommend trying the siphon coffee for a super unique experience.

O.

Always a good coffee on tap.

M.

Caffeine addiction gets seriously and professionally nurtured at the Lamason Brew Bar tucked into a little lane behind the West Plaza Hotel. With a carefully selected variety of single origin beans, Lamason are able to deliver a true coffee connoisseurs experience using some wonderful delivery mechanisms. The usual flat white in true barista flair, the cold brewed elixir served on cute little wooden trays with clear glasses and jugs to the exceptional siphon brewed dark liquid!! Salivate you dear caffeine junkies for Lamason is your Dealer.

B.

This place is out of the way located at the bottom of the Lombard car park - but worth seeking out, as the staff are engaging and the coffee is awesome - espresso, syphon, pour over - you name it. And did I mention the coffee is awesome?

A.

Always a delicious coffee from Lamason! And a great friendly atmosphere with the baristas.

Y.

really great coffee and prompt service

T.

Need to come here try their siphon coffee. It's amazing. And also just a couple of the coolest dudes making coffee here. Gotta stop for a quick drink, can't go wrong.

g.

Awesome coffees. I had Peru 🇵🇪 coffee ☕️ Slow brew. Very smooth taste of plum and cherries 🍒. Delight to the taste buds.

T.

Awesome coffee. One of the widest filter sections in Wellington, even offering syphon as an option. Recommended if you actually like good coffee...

M.

One of my favourite places. I am gonna go out on a limb and say best scones in Welly! Try watercress with the hotsauce. I love the vibes here.

A.

Great coffee and counter food. Toasties are a highlight. Friendly vibe and nice seating options.

M.

Awesome little gem in Wellington. We were here for holiday from Sydney and sought this place out. Great coffee and greater theatre in the making of the coffee!

A.

Great coffee and terrific attosphere. Great service and friendly staff. Always a pleasure going there.

J.

I don't generally drink hot drinks at all but these guys make a mean hot chocolate and my husband swears by their flat whites so definitely recommend checking them out.

O.

Easy and good spot, convenient. Central but quiet enough to have a conversation.

J.

Best single origin siphon coffee in welly.....cheese scones are also up there

B.

Early closing on Saturday but this little coffee shop is well worth the trip! A very chill atmosphere and lovely staff.

h.

Bloody lovely staff, welcoming cafe and great coffee.

F.

Try their siphon coffee! It doesn't only taste great, it's also beautiful to watch when they make them. Not entirely sure, but they might be the only place in Wellington serving them …

R.

Good hot chocolate with super friendly staff. A must go!!

H.

Best cafe in Wellington!!

B.

Best coffee, I've experienced in Wellington and I've had a few in the few days we've been here

J.

Best coffee in town, see a queue no worries you'll still get your order faster than anywhere else

S.

The coffee is very good ，The barista is very warm and very funny ，The coffee shop is a little secluded, If you can't find it, you can call them ，Actually, that's how I found it!

M.

Seriously good coffee. Excellent service. Easiest five stars ever.

T.

Excellent espresso - Crema perfect, very well balanced flavour, smooth tactility. Great service - fast and polite

C.

Good coffee, pleasant atmosphere. Would come here again

R.

Great coffee and service! Highly recommend the cold flat white

V.

Awesome place in every respect, apart from the restroom, spoils first impression, needs a clean up. By the way, if that spanner/wrench on a restroom keychain falls on someone's bare toes....

B.

It was a really nice industrial aesthetic, it had quality coffee and great service. I strongly recommend.

B.

Among the best places for coffee. Know that coffee is the main thing in the menu. But very specialized in their brewing.

A.

Great place to go for a coffee ! Must try the siphon ! Amazing and smiling staff! Will definitely return ! Thanks guys !

G.

Excellent coffee by staff who really know their stuff and are more than happy to recommend

G.

Great selection of coffee, range of varietals for v60 or siphon. Friendly staff

J.

Really great coffee. Best I've had in NZ!!

I.

Top notch service. The toastie was oh so good and the coffee.. even better. Served with attitude in a fun and friendly environment.

C.

Fantastic coffee. Every. Single. Time. Also great customer service!

N.

Go here often. Coffee is good. Friend environment, staff has a good energy.

J.

Go there for the delicate and well balanced coffee! Excellent espresso and cappuccino.

M.

Incredible coffee selection and wonderfully knowledgeable crew.

M.

Cool place but I don't think filtered coffee is my thing....

P.

Best coffee around

A.

Fantastic coffee....delish scones...love the music..great service..friendly and cute!

D.

Best coffee in Wellington, I've been around 10+ coffee shop but Lamason was best!

N.

Great coffee and great staff always know I can rely on them for quality

M.

great coffee and service. and the most delicious date scones.

P.

Lovely coffee, great if you like experimenting with different brew methods

T.

I don't often get into Lamason's but when I do, I love it. One of the only spots in the city to get a Siphon coffee!

T.

Incredible staff, Amazing coffee and amazing vibes.. Best coffee in Wellington Bar none..

J.

Excellent coffee! Strong and rich in flavour. Service with a smile.

J.

Fantastic and unique coffee

W.

Fantastic little cafe in Wellington! Really great coffee and the service is excellent!

J.

It's the best coffee in Wellington, in my view, and yes that is a big call

A.

It's very delicious!

e.

Gooooood coffee!! Not burned!! Cool place!!

m.

Great service & staff. Excellent coffee.

A.

Toastie was tasty....coffee wasn't bad either 🙃

J.

Great guys. Great coffee. Good little side stop from A to B

J.

Consistently great coffee!

S.

Great coffee, try the siphons and ask the staff about their recommendations.

C.

A well made siphon, went down a treat, great spot if you want a soft brew

y.

Good atmosphere and coffee

K.

Great coffee, every time. Love this place.

H.

great coffee and service. recommend the coffee

J.

Great coffee shop with amazing atmosphere and service too!

P.

Best coffee and scones in Wellington ☕

K.

Great place, some interesting coffee to choose from

W.

It's the people (staff and owner) and the atmosphere that make you just want to keep coming back.

N.

Good food and good coffee. Kimchi and bacon pinwheel was delicious.

L.

I love their cappuccino with cinnamon and date scone.

K.

Great coffee and good food. What more could you want?

D.

One of the best coffee shops in Wellington!

O.

Quite a relaxed environment. Staff is amable and smiley.

g.

Great place, good coffee ang wifi

R.

Great coffee. Awesome service!

O.

Coffee is always really good here!👌

C.

Try the Japanese syphon. Something different and really allows the flavours to come to the fore.

J.

Strong and tasty coffee. Trendy little gem.

s.

Great coffee. Toasted scones good.

J.

My coffee local. Excellent service & a bloody fine brew.

M.

Nice little out-of-the-way place, hot chocolate was awesome!

P.

Great coffee and yummy toasted cheese scone

Z.

Great coffee, great service, they are professional.

T.

The best coffee in Wellington if you ask me

R.

Nice Coffee, nice venue and friendly staff.

H.

Best Coffe shop in Wellington hands down

V.

Low key spot with great coffee and scones

S.

A great place to chill before work

D.

Probably the best coffee in wellington

J.

Beautiful coffee. Good banter.

t.

Fab place. Food coffee and soda amazing. Thanks

P.

Great coffee and above average scone

S.

Good coffee, off the beaten track.

M.

A very hipster way to experience ok coffee.

K.

Best coffee to start your day every day!

L.

Unique 😊

P.

They have some special creations like deconstructed iced coffee

L.

one of the best coffee places in town

A.

Awesome coffee and knowledgeable staff

M.

Great little cafe. Surprisingly fast service

C.

Awesome siphon pot! Delicious breckie!

P.

Great coffee and yummy toasted cheese scone

S.

Hipster place. Great coffee ☕

H.

Best Coffe shop in Wellington hands down

A.

Awesome place.... Nice ambiance..

J.

My coffee local. Excellent service & a bloody fine brew.

C.

Such good coffee! 😍

M.

Excellent v60 coffee

F.

Awesome people and awesome coffee.

P.

Great coffee and above average scone

S.

Best sypon coffee

P.

Freaking awesome coffee &good music

J.

Best Coffee!

D.

Best iced coffee in town.

G.

Great atmosphere.nice and relaxing.

K.

Best coffee to start your day every day!

M.

Up there for the best coffee in town spot.

A.

Awesome coffee and knowledgeable staff

a.

Friendly with a great range of coffees

A.

Incredibly good and delicate coffee

F.

Awesome people and awesome coffee.

M.

Best coffee in town :)

K.

Amazing presentation

S.

Hipster place. Great coffee ☕

P.

Very good coffee

G.

Great atmosphere.nice and relaxing.

S.

Best sypon coffee

S.

Great coffee as usual

A.

Hipster and delicious.

M.

Everyday to place for coffee

A.

Nice coffee 😉

T.

Great coffee!

E.

Great coffee ,great toasties

M.

Everyday to place for coffee

A.

Best coffee in a tremendous coffee city

P.

They have some special creations like deconstructed iced coffee

P.

Amazing coffee, fair prices

D.

Such great lads!

C.

Coffee was delicious.

S.

Great coffee as usual

C.

Coffee was delicious.

b.

Delicious coffee!!

D.

Best coffee in welly

J.

Awesome coffee place

M.

Best coffee in town

N.

Toastie was great

D.

Such great lads!

A.

Nice coffee 😉

N.

Nice coffee.

P.

Great coffee

L.

Amazing

J.

Great coffee

A.

Best coffee in Wellington

O.

Great coffee

P.

Good coffee

R.

Just allright.

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J.

Nice coffee

J.

Good coffee

C.

Nice coffee

J.

Good place.

S.

What's better than a cosy and modern cafe, where owner and stuff have fun and make everyone feel most welcome? Right: They serve absolutely remarkable coffee and food, which impresses beyond expectations!

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(Translated) Brownie is delicious, coffee is delicious (Original) 布朗尼好吃 咖啡好喝

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(Translated) Great Coffee There is nothing hinzuzufügen😀 (Original) Great Coffee Dem ist nichts hinzuzufügen😀

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(Translated) The best coffee in Wellington (Original) El mejor café de Wellington

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