Pestle & MortarKaraka Bay, Wellington
Pestle & Mortar – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Pestle & Mortar – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Pestle & Mortar – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Karaka Bay

Mortar and Pestle Restaurant

108 Darlington Road, Karaka Bay, Wellington Open 7 days

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington1:14 pm
Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Pestle & Mortar
Monday7 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday7 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday7 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday7 am – 3:30 pm
Friday7 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday7 am – 2 pm
Sunday8 am – 2 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

108 Darlington Road, Karaka Bay, Wellington

About

About Pestle & Mortar

If you are looking for a cafe in Karaka Bay, Wellington, Pestle & Mortar at 108 Darlington Road in Karaka Bay is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 4.6 km from central Wellington.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as flat white and big breakfast are usually on the menu. It is one of 230 cafe & brunch venues we list in Wellington. The menu also crosses into fast food & takeaway territory.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 7 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 3:30 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 56 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating, takeaway available, vegetarian options and family friendly. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 5 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

Coffee & DrinksSmoothie

Berry or banana

$7.6–9.5

Coffee & DrinksLong black

Double shot

$4.3–5.2

Breakfast & BrunchBig breakfast

Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, mushrooms and toast

$23–28

Plan your visit

When is Pestle & Mortar busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Saturdays.

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Questions about Pestle & Mortar

Where is Pestle & Mortar?

Pestle & Mortar is at 108 Darlington Road, Karaka Bay, Wellington, about 4.6 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Pestle & Mortar's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7 am – 3:30 pm; Tuesday 7 am – 3:30 pm; Wednesday 7 am – 3:30 pm; Thursday 7 am – 3:30 pm; Friday 7 am – 3:30 pm; Saturday 7 am – 2 pm; Sunday 8 am – 2 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Pestle & Mortar open on weekends?

Yes – Pestle & Mortar is open on both Saturday (7 am – 2 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 2 pm).

What kind of food does Pestle & Mortar serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Pestle & Mortar?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does Pestle & Mortar do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

What other restaurants are near Pestle & Mortar?

The closest is The Larder (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Pestle & Mortar

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Karaka Bay
The Larder – Cafe food 50 m
Cafe

The Larder

Karaka Bay
Karaka Bay, Wellington
Polo 690 m
Cafe

Polo

Miramar
Miramar, Wellington
Swimsuit 750 m
Cafe

Swimsuit

91B Park Road, Miramar
Miramar, Wellington
Scorch-O-Rama 1.1 km
Restaurant

Scorch-O-Rama

497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays
Karaka Bay, Wellington
Nicoletta's – Takeaway food 1.2 km
Takeaway

Nicoletta's

Miramar
Miramar, Wellington
Crooked Dagger – Indian food 1.2 km
Indian

Crooked Dagger

11 Tauhinu Road, Miramar
Miramar, Wellington

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
The LarderKaraka Bay50 m
Aroma Coffee WorksWellington–480 m
PoloMiramar690 m
SwimsuitMiramar750 m
Chocolate FrogMiramar–1.3 km
BongustoMiramar1.3 km