Take-out
Bakery
Catering

Wellington's only vegan bakery. Offers a huge range of croissants, pies, cronuts, sandwiches, donuts, scrolls, cakes, muffins, scones, focaccias, cookies and more. Good Fortune coffee and a range of cold drinks also on offer. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:00pm. Closed Sat-Sun & open some public holidays.


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66 Reviews

First Review by TristanaLeist

butterbeanz

Points +16

Vegan
25 Apr 2025

heavenly

such a lifesaver for a sweet tooth like me. it's right in the centre of the city too! the birthday cake donut might be one of the best things i've ever eaten. they offer hot drinks, savoury food and sweet food so it's perfect for a brunch treat.

Pros: excellent food

Cons: very busy (at peak hours)

ClaireRodenbourg

Points +3140

Vegan
08 Apr 2025

Amazing Bakery

I originally went there for some sweets, but after seeing the food, I decided to have lunch instead. I went for a quinoa salad with pumpkin and chickpeas, paired with a pumpkin tart, and a matcha with soy milk. Everything was incredibly tasty! I also grabbed a cookie to take away, and I can't even describe how amazing the texture was—it was truly exceptional! The flavor was just as fantastic. The seating area was lovely, and the staff was really friendly. There were so many tempting options in the display, making it hard to choose. Overall, I highly recommend this bakery—it's absolutely awesome!

Pros: Amazing food, Not expensive, Cozy atmosphere

Pirate.Joseph

Points +545

Vegan
25 Mar 2025

The range is so big

I got myself a cheeky pie and a Boston crème doughnut, both were, absolutely brilliant. I will come back I’m sure!

The food was on the more expensive side but good for a treat. It wasn’t the best vegan food I’ve ever had either, but the range is so big that I’m sure I’ll find something else I like even more next time I visit😄

Pros: Amazing range, Friendly staff, Great taste

Cons: Expensive , No wifi

Sommerkind_1

Points +450

Vegan
08 Mar 2025

Vegan bakery!

Everything is plant based! It's hard to decide what to take with all the options. They have 3 shops in Wellington.

agd3000

Points +559

Vegetarian
14 Feb 2025

Delicious cakes and coffee

Eclectic and innovative cake selection. Lovely coffee.

Pros: Donuts, Mocha pain au chocolate, Friendly staff

TristanKatz

Points +77

Vegan
04 Feb 2025

More of a cafe than a bakery

Really nice cafe, but I wouldn't call it a bakery. No bread for sale, but a good range of sweet and savory food, coffee etc. Few tables to sit at but it gets very popular around lunchtime.

Cons: No bread

Tommy817

Points +1683

Vegan
02 Feb 2025

Excellent

This place was packed early in the morning. Everything looks amazing!

Pros: Friendly Staff

shelbtaylor

Points +293

Vegan
31 Dec 2024

mac n cheese pie!!!!

the pie was fantastic! they had a huge selection of vegan sweets and 3 pie options. I loved the Mac and cheese pie, kinda smoky with bacon throughout. I had the biscoff crookie too but it wasn’t super flavourful. all in all I would recommend for the huge array of vegan choices.

k8lynsmith

Points +361

Vegan
27 Dec 2024

good but go early!!

so good that they sell out. i personally liked the savory sausage croissant more than the sweet ones we got

Updated from previous review on 2024-12-27

Hodzic_fam

Points +1812

Vegan
25 Dec 2024

Outstanding vegan bakery

We tried a savory muffin and a tiramisu donut and a long black coffee and everything was outstanding. Staff is very friendly. Everything was great and the vibe set it off. 5 stars make sure you visit this place

HeatherPhelps

Points +422

Vegan
15 Oct 2024

Great little spot

Delicious food, great staff who are conscious of allergies, and a convenient location. Really enjoyed the chicken parmigiana sandwich and will be back!

Pros: Lovely staff , Great food

Cons: Lunch options sell out fast!

DavidRichards

Points +438

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

🥪🍩

I had their sandwich and a delicious donut here yesterday. Both were so tastyyy!

ndines

Points +832

Vegan
18 Sep 2024

Very tasty vegan bakery!

Stopped and grabbed a couple sweets on my way out of Wellington. They were delicious - wish I could have tried some of their other sweet (and savory) offerings!

ang55

Points +15

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2024

Ange

The staff are friendly, without hurrying in selecting your items.

Pros: I loved the pie I got, which was a sherpards pie. , I went back next day and had a Mac and Cheese pie., Will definitely recommend to my friends.

Cons: No

rmxm

Points +105

Vegetarian
09 Sep 2024

Delicious food that’s a win with everyone

I love Belén and have been going to them consistently right from their first store. Delicious doughnuts, sandwiches, coffees and other sweet/savoury treats. I’m always spoilt for choice coming here - so many delicious options to choose from! A great spot for takeaway morning tea/lunch in particular. Loved by vegans and non-vegans - a winner all round. Also has good gluten free options.

dave-alter

Points +318

Vegan
23 Jul 2024

Belén Love

All vegan Bakery with scrumptious sweet and savory items? Sign me up! 🤩

Pros: Many different options, Delicious, Affordable

GarlicGoat

Points +1095

Vegan
19 Jul 2024

Incredible

We tried so many different things here and everything was so delicious. They have lots of really good gluten-free options, too.

Come early if you want something specific! They were sold out of quite a few things when we got there (around 1pm).

Pros: So many options, Lots of gluten-free things, Delicious

VeganLuce

Points +120

Vegan
15 Jun 2024

The best

Lovely vegan cafe. Came here a couple of times in a trip to Wellington. The joy of being able to have a delicious ham and cheese croissant.

Pros: Delicious savoury and sweet options , Great staff and service.

deadendjob

Points +2691

Vegan
28 May 2024

That donut!

Heard good things about this place and after eating the pistachio donut I can see why. Delicious. The Buffalo chicken Bun was OK but a bit disappointing comparatively.

Really friendly staff, good service. Worth a visit.

itsbeanefun

Points +160

Vegan
27 May 2024

FANTASTIC bakery

I went here for lunch as often as possible during my holiday. The best vegan pastries and sandwiches and pies I've ever had. I was obsessed with this place!

LizLoveland

Points +941

Vegetarian
23 May 2024

Delicious food

I had a delicious lunch here. Around 12:45 they had sold out of a fair amount of things but they still had a decent selection. The staff was friendly and helpful, and I was served quickly.

Pros: Delicious savory food , Nice selection even with a fair amount sold out , Friendly and fast service

JonnotheFusspot

Points +73

Vegan
09 Apr 2024

Donuts and pastries are amazing!

First time tried today and they are really good. Also had a pie and the pastry on the pie was perfect!
Very tasty : )

Pros: Lentil pie, Donut (faux lemon curd and meringue)

frankentaler

Points +162

Vegan
20 Mar 2024

Great vegan bakery

Lovely variations of savory croissants or sweet versions. We had sausage croissant, vegan cheese and ham croissant and an outstanding almond croissant which is generously filled with really good marzipan. Good stuff!

Pros: Variety of offered items , Fully vegan

VeganSoapDude

Points +10174

Vegan
18 Mar 2024

Epic vegan bakery

If you're touring bakeries of the world, Belén should absolutely be one of your stops. They have great coffee and both sweet and savoury options are always great. There is often a queue out the door. I was very excited to see they have recently opened a second location so you don't have to go without no matter where in the city you are!

Pros: Everything

Huraiquire

20 Mar 2024

Your reviews are putting New Zealand on my radar ☺️🍽️

VeganSoapDude

21 Mar 2024

CabernetS

Points +391

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Goodbye waistline!!

So many amazingly delicious options!! Savoury and sweet. Very decadent doughnuts. Very friendly staff.

Pros: ‘Ham and cheese’ croissant

Cons: Closes at 3… buy your post work snack early 😀

bellx

Points +173

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Great variety, tasty donuts

Really sweet bakery with a large variety of savory and sweet items. Had donuts which tasted really good. I got there at around 1pm and they had already sold out some items, so be quick!

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-16

SaraNorlin

Points +3822

Vegan
21 Jan 2024

Very good

Very very good! They have hot savory pies in addition to sweet baked items.




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