Best Quick Lunch Spots in Wellington (2026)

Need lunch fast but don't want to settle? These Wellington spots deliver on both fronts — quick service and food that's actually worth eating.

20 places

Beach Babylon

4.3(3,459)

cafe · Oriental Bay

Beachside cafe serving brunch, burgers, elevated mains, tiki cocktails & more in a retro atmosphere.

beachside cafe brunch burgers

2,355 reviews

The Old Quarter

4.7(2,609)

vietnamese restaurant · Te Aro

Modern Vietnamese Resturant

asian, fusion bold flavours modern vietnamese

2,315 reviews

Winner Winner Courtenay Place

4.5(1,412)

chicken restaurant · Te Aro

Winner Winner was born and proudly raised in Hamilton East by a team of passionate foodies working in the hospitality industry. Now in Wellington's Courtenay Place, it fills a gap for healthy, fast, fresh dinners or lunches that are inclusive to all food preferences.

buttermilk fried chicken comfort food fire-roasted chicken

608 reviews

K C Cafe & Takeaway

4.3(1,679)

chinese restaurant · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions and authentic Cantonese food, highlighting the quick service and great value.

bbq pork chinese cuisine curry laksa

1,679 reviews

Lemongrass Kitchen

4.5(165)

vietnamese restaurant · Te Aro

Reviewers consistently praise the fresh, tasty food and great value for money, making it a popular choice for lunch.

asian chinese japanese

165 reviews

Soul Shack

4.7(734)

meal takeaway · Te Aro

At Soul Shack Hot Chicken, we’re all about crispy, juicy chicken, loaded burgers and crave-worthy sides. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or feeding the whole crew, we serve up comfort food with a kick, made fresh to order every time.

american themed soul food burgers comfort food

734 reviews

Sweet Mother's Kitchen

4.2(4,597)

american restaurant · Te Aro

Laid-back, eclectic cafe serving po' boys, gumbo & other New Orleans eats, plus some Mexican dishes.

all day breakfast american cuisine comfort food

3,345 reviews

Mama Brown

4.1(4,372)

american restaurant · Te Aro

We are known for our tasty American 'South of the Border' style food and the best milkshakes in town! We pride ourselves on great food, great service and great fun!

american cuisine gourmet burgers milkshakes

3,075 reviews

Mr Go's

4.6(2,614)

restaurant · Te Aro

Relaxed joint whipping up creative regional Asian dishes in a bright space that has murals & a bar.

asian street food fried chicken grilled skewers

2,087 reviews

Pho Viet Street Food

4.6(2,380)

vietnamese restaurant · Te Aro

Pho Viet Street Food offers Vietnamese pho house and street food made the traditional way with love and time, focusing on authentic taste and customer experience.

authentic vietnamese cuisine hand-crafted dishes vietnamese street food

2,113 reviews

Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina Wellington

4.2(2,377)

restaurant · Wellington Central

With an unrivalled attitude and offering that showcases the best of California’s vibrant coast & LA street scene, Rosie’s Red-Hot Cantina in Wellington is your first and last stop, every time.

california street food craft beer desserts

2,341 reviews

Joe's Garage Wellington

4.3(2,161)

cafe · Te Aro

Good food, great coffee, no fuss. Breakfast, burgers and good times, whenever you feel like it.

brekkie burgers café

1,636 reviews

St Johns Bar and Restaurant

4.2(2,002)

restaurant · Te Aro

Modern restaurant & bar featuring a menu of contemporary New Zealand dishes & patio seating.

cocktails contemporary new zealand menu international tap beers

2,002 reviews

The Tasting Room

4.4(1,912)

restaurant · Te Aro

The Tasting Room is a completely dog friendly venue inside and outside, perfect for casual dining and enjoying craft beers.

casual dining craft beer dog friendly

1,265 reviews

1154 Pastaria

4.3(1,609)

italian restaurant · Te Aro

Fast, fresh, house made pasta & organic wine set in a modern, lively Cuba street eatery.

house made pasta italian cuisine organic wine

1,581 reviews

Willis Lane

4.5(627)

food court · Wellington Central

Willis Lane is designed to be both convenient and a destination in its own right, humming with life throughout the day and well into the night.

american sandwiches dine in food court

627 reviews

Huxley's

4.3(521)

restaurant · Pipitea

Huxley's Bar and Eatery is your CBD escape for all-day dining and bottomless coffee. We're serving up modern diner food with great coffee, cold beer, tap cocktails & good times in the heart of Wellington.

coffee cold beer great coffee

417 reviews

ZZAN Wellington

4.2(471)

restaurant · Mount Victoria

Welcome to ZZAN Fried Chicken, a restaurant known for its delicious fried chicken offerings.

fried chicken nz cuisine

471 reviews

$$ - $$$

Mariluca Ristoro - The Terrace

4.6(253)

italian restaurant · Wellington Central

Benvenuti | Welcome to Mariluca Ristoro. Chef Jeoffrey's menu offers an inter-regional array of dishes from traditional Italian cuisine emphasizing freshness and simplicity using the finest ingredients locally sourced and from Italy.

dairy-free options desserts fresh ingredients

226 reviews

Everybody Eats Wellington

4.8(176)

restaurant · Te Aro

Everybody Eats is an innovative, charitable restaurant, transforming rescued ingredients into quality 3-course meals, for everyone to enjoy on a pay-what-you-can basis.

community meals pay-what-you-can vegetarian options

125 reviews