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.


77 Reviews

First Review by TristanaLeist

Lelelecker98

Points +13

Vegetarian
01 Apr 2026

Straight up Fire 🤩

In retrospect I’m almost glad I just came by as a tourist cause if I lived anywhere close to this bakery I’d have to declare bankruptcy in no time. And that’s not because the prices are unreasonable but because everything tastes and looks amazing. If you’re remotely close to liking pastries (both sweet and savory) this is a must do!

We went there three times in two days 🔥

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-01

melli_mosaiksteine

Points +128

Vegan
01 Apr 2026

Nice vegan bakery

When i came half an hour before closing there wern't too many options left. But i still found a nice tarte, a gf Donut and a pie, all for takeaway.

NatsDge

Points +522

Vegan
05 Mar 2026

Perfect for a quick lunch

They had a small but appealing selection of sandwiches (which looked fantastic) as well as a salad, which is what I chose. The salad was nicely filling. My partner had the Mac and cheese pie which he found a little bit dry. I also tried the Biscoff doughnut — it was decent, though I personally found it a little on the bland side. I got a savoury muffin for later which was flavoursome and satisfying (the first vegan savoury muffin I had so far this time in NZ).
Overall, it was a nice option and I’d definitely be keen to come back to try some of the other items on the menu, especially the sandwiches which looked really good.

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-05

Pros: Lots of lovely vegan pastries

Cons: More savoury options would be great

MRXDentith

Points +200

Vegan
15 Feb 2026

Pies, brownies, doughnuts and more!

I don’t often end up near parliament, but when I do I always go to Belen for coffee and cake. Friendly staff; even better food!

Updated from previous review on 2026-02-15

catswithwings

Points +104

Vegan
02 Feb 2026

Woah

Unbelievable, great selection, everything looks great. Absolutely loved the jalapeño popper roll

Updated from previous review on 2026-02-02

Buckymum

Points +123

Vegetarian
18 Dec 2025

Belen in Petone

The service and the food were great.

Pros: Delicious coffee, Bounty bar was yummy, Salad options were great

Cons: No, None, None

Kittybiscuit

Points +10019

Vegan
26 Nov 2025

This place is the best bakery

After finding out the branch near our accommodation was closed the other days we were in Wellington, we visited this one. On all of the other days we were in Wellington.

We had various things, ham and cheese croissant, tofu sandwich, the cinnamon scroll, the apple crumble and almond croissant, and of course donuts!

The apple crumble croissant was tasty, filled with almond and apple and covered in crumble, perfect. The ham and cheese croissant was crispy and tasted very nice. The cinnamon scroll with the cream cheese was huge and also delicious.

I also had a soy flat white which was consistently good. My partner enjoyed their oat hot chocolate.

The lemon and rhubarb crumble donut was quite possibly one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. The banoffee donut -amazing. The cream and bananas in the middle! The strawberry and chocolate ring donut we had was also delicious.
I also enjoyed the tiramisu brownie I got as take away.


They have a good space to sit in and it was busy.


Staff were absolutely lovely too.

I’m just sad I didn’t have time to try everything. Excellent bakery.

Tofulicious

Points +1618

Vegan
23 Nov 2025

Wello’s Own Vegan Bakery

I chanced upon this whilst exiting the airport, and was stoked to learn they had a few other outlets in town. If i was in town longer i definitely would have returned a few more times, but as it was only had one visit.

To be completely honest, the food looks a good sight better than it tastes - the savory stuff I found pretty stodgy and not as good as their looks indicated - but the desserts were pretty scrummy and the coffee was decent.

Pros: All-vegan sweets and savoury, Several locations, An *airport* outlet

Cons: Food looks far more incredible than it tastes, Slight attitude from certain (young) waitstaff

BiddyChloeone

Points +160

Vegan
19 Sep 2025

How good is Belen!

Belen Bakery at Wellington Airport had a great array of options - it's hard to choose! I had the ham n cheese croissant, which was hot and delicious, and the blueberry basil doughnut, which was good, but I couldn't detect the basil - my SO could. I took a cheese scone for later, and that, sadly, was average. Perhaps it is not a good idea to try and recreate something that is dependent on real cheese for its decadent yumminess. The drip coffee was surprisingly good.

abipatterick

Points +3107

Vegetarian
21 Aug 2025

10/10

Really good food and doughnuts, with the range constantly changing. The front of the cafe was open and it was pouring with rain, but the cafe itself was still lovely and warm. Not sure how they managed that - magic maybe?

I had a tofu katsu sandwich, which was heated to order. It was super filling and delicious. Also shared a doughnut. Also exceptional.

frankjr

Points +325

Vegan
11 Jul 2025

Amazing Vegan Food

I was in the area after using the cable car and was looking for a place to have lunch. I came upon this eatery and was blown away upon entering and seeing the amount of options they had, from salads to sandwiches and desserts-all vegan! I ended up trying their kale salad with falafel, tofu katsu sandwich, raspberry lemon cheesecake donut, and their cookies and cream latte that was being offered that day. Amazing all around. Highly recommend stopping here when in the city.

Pros: Many options to choose from, Friendly staff , Delicious food

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)

Claire01

Points +4356

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 +744

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 +584

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 +707

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 +129

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 +1865

Vegan
02 Feb 2025

Excellent

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

Pros: Friendly Staff

shelbtaylor

Points +300

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 +464

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 +462

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

🥪🍩

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

ndines

Points +833

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 +159

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 +404

Vegan
23 Jul 2024

Belén Love

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

Pros: Many different options, Delicious, Affordable




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