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Customs Brew Bar

39 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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@customsbrewbar+64 4 385 2129
7.77.8Coffee7.9Atmosphere7.5Service

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  • 6.5

    112 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    The guys at Customs were running a Guatemalan from finca la perla this morning.
    Tasting notes suggest stone fruit, black currents, dark cherries, dark chocolate with a silky smooth body with a caramel sweetness.  I find these things a little odd and often run a little test - can i pick up... Read more

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  • 7.3

    34 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    It's like this place dropped out of Tom ford's not-a-biography-biopic-set-in-another-era A Single Man. Sophisticated and cool, ignore the staff's advice if you feel dubious about the drip coffee fad & try a beautifully crema-erized espresso.

  • 9.0

    25 reviews  ·  2 years ago

    Customs is prefect. It feels like a hug from an old friend (that you didn't realise you missed that much until you were in the embrace) that doesn't last too long. If you get a even an average coffee, I'll pay for it. The staff here are brilliant and gently show you that yes you are as lost as you... Read more

  • 7.8

    6 reviews  ·  3 months ago

    By far the best espresso I've had in Wellington. Pulled just right, a well roasted Ethiopian blend. Nice place.

  • 7.8

    6 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    One of the only cafes where you can genuinely say the staff really know what they're doing. Stop in and have a chat to them - they love talking about coffee. While their espresso is lovely, I think the non-pressurized brews are what makes this place really stand out.

  • 8.8

    2 reviews  ·  6 months ago

    Fantastic and consistent coffee. Knowledgable and friendly staff. Great selection of music. My absolute favourite.

  • 8.3

    14 reviews  ·  3 years ago

    Customs Brew Bar is a ground-breaking addition to Wellington's already smoking-hot coffee scene. The crew of super-enthusiastic coffee-geeks will gently guide you through their range of five single-origin beans, which you can elect to have brewed either via the Chemex method, or via a shiny new... Read more

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2 group Slayer
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Chemex
Siphon
Swiss Gold
V60

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coffee supreme

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Name Customs Brew Bar
Address 39 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Phone +64 4 385 2129
Twitter @customsbrewbar
Equipment 2 group Slayer, and more, Chemex, Siphon, Swiss Gold, V60
Beans coffee supreme