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La Cloche Aitken Street | Wellington French Café & Catering

4.3(15)

About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.3 ★ (15)

Our newest location in Thorndon brings a little slice of France to Thorndon!

french café french cuisine traditional french dishes dairy-free gluten-free vegan vegetarian

What to Order

Boeuf BourguignonEscargots Beurre à l'ailGratinee a l'OignonLa Cloche French Toastcroissantham and brie sandwichham and cheese baguetteice coffeepain au chocolat

Menu Highlights

Oeufs `a la Coque

$11.90

Soft boiled eggs served with toasted baguette and butter. Add salmon, bacon or mushroom +$5 each

La Cloche French Toast

$19.50

Brioche French toast topped with: Berry compote and crème anglaise OR Rum butterscotch sauce, banana, greek yoghurt and toasted pecans.

Granola

$15

Homemade granola served with berry compote, seasonal fruit and yogurt.

La Salade de Saumon

$22

House smoked salmon with pinenuts, mixed salad and crudities.

Croque Madame

$16

Free range ham and cheese toasted sandwich topped with a fried egg.

French Onion Soup

$15

With croutons, cheese and baguette.

Iced Mocha

$8.50

Contains gelato and is topped with candied nuts!

Affogato

$6.20

What People Say

"The food is absolutely delicious and clearly made with top-quality ingredients."

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food and excellent coffee, alongside a stylish and comfortable atmosphere.

"Recommend their ice coffee's. Made with coffee icecream and when you get to the bottom of the glass beautiful slivered almond and walnut halves. Very delicious 😋"

"Food and service are great, seating could be better as you feel like you're sitting on top of each other and sharing in each other's conversation."

"Best coffee in town and super friendly staff"

The Vibe

lovely casual ambiance stylishly modern cozy banquette-style nooks well-thought-out layout coffee lovers pâtisserie enthusiasts friends catching up

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