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The front counter at Twenty Eight Cafe, located at 28 Cornwall Street in Lower Hutt, with two people working.

Twenty Eight

Twenty Eight specialises in modern brunch and lunch dishes that showcase the changing seasons.

Twenty Eight café prides itself on its “different and delicious” food. Located a short walk from the centre of Lower Hutt City, the café’s mantra translates to unique dishes that showcase the region. Locally-sourced ingredients make up modern brunch and lunch dishes. They’re often served with an interesting twist. Instead of two eggs on toast, you’ll find fiery shakshuka or Greek-baked lima beans on house-baked sourdough.

The exterior of Twenty Eight, a café in Lower Hutt. A few patrons are visible through the glass facade and three picnic tables are on the patio.
Behind the counter at Twenty Eight, a café in Lower Hutt. There are tea boxes, other beverages on the top shelf, napkins and takeaway containers stacked in the middle, water glasses, a coffee machine and two bowls on the wood surface.
A barista pours steamed milk into a coffee at Twenty Eight, a café in Lower Hutt.
The sign outside of Twenty Eight, a café and eatery in Lower Hutt. It is a circular white sign with the restaurant's logo printed in orange.

The dedicated team of skilled chefs and front-of-house staff are handpicked from across Wellington. Here they make everything from scratch. The crisp focaccia bread, cheese scones, and delicate cakes are all testament to this. The condiments are even produced in-house. The tea (Websters), and coffee (Ozone) have been carefully selected to ensure the perfect brew every time.

The café is found at its namesake 28 Cornwall Street. The modern minimalist interior creates a feeling of calm and respite from the bustle outside. The staff welcome regulars and newcomers. It’s this dedicated style of service that has earned the café its popularity. On Saturdays alone it’s overflowing with customers; sometimes a queue forms out the door.

Owner Joshua Ross has used his wealth of experience working in some of the region’s top eateries to craft a café with a focus on quality. His team of seasoned staff apply the same pinpoint focus across all aspects of the business.

The front counter at Twenty Eight Cafe, located at 28 Cornwall Street in Lower Hutt, with two people working and customers enjoying food and drinks in the background.

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