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Flat white in Nelson: 22 cafés that clear the bar

22 cafés in Nelson, New Zealand clear 4.5 stars from at least 100 Google reviews and have evidence of pouring a flat white. 5 of them are here because a Google reviewer named the drink outright; the rest because Google returns them for a flat-white search in the area, or because a regular vouched for them. Top of the list is Little Dove Cafe, 4.8★ from 308 reviews.

Checked November 2026 · ranked 207 of 360 cities on the list · built by Oscar from Google Places data, filtered by the rules below

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The 22 cafés

Nelson · 10

  1. 01 Little Dove Cafe Nelson · A Google review names the drink Google MapsWebsite 4.8308 reviews
  2. 02 Victus Coffee & Eatery Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.8399 reviews
  3. 03 Hardy St Eatery Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.8318 reviews
  4. 04 WATA Coffee & Eatery Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google Maps 4.8256 reviews
  5. 05 Penguino Ice Cream Cafe Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.7367 reviews
  6. 06 The Qualitea Cafe Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google Maps 4.8126 reviews
  7. 07 DeVille Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.6816 reviews
  8. 08 The Baker's Coffee Shop Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.6292 reviews
  9. 09 Sweet As Cafe Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google Maps 4.6246 reviews
  10. 10 Yaza! Cafe Bar & Venue Nelson · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.5517 reviews

Annesbrook · 3

  1. 11 Little Nessie Cafe Annesbrook · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.9250 reviews
  2. 12 Little Engine Eatery Annesbrook · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google Maps 4.6211 reviews
  3. 13 Blackbird Eatery Annesbrook · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.6115 reviews

Beachville · 1

  1. 14 Sublime Coffee Haven Rd Beachville · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.7272 reviews

Moana · 1

  1. 15 Raglan Roast Tahunanui Moana · A Google review names the drink Google MapsWebsite 4.7478 reviews

Nelson Airport · 1

  1. 16 Sublime Coffee Nelson Airport Nelson Airport · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.8132 reviews

Nelson South · 1

  1. 17 Melrose House Cafe Nelson South · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.6468 reviews

Port Nelson · 1

  1. 18 Ruby’s Espresso Port Nelson · A Google review names the drink Google Maps 4.8249 reviews

Stepneyville · 1

  1. 19 Boat Shed Cafe Stepneyville · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.51,495 reviews

Stoke · 1

  1. 20 The Coffee Factory - Pomeroys Coffee and Tea Co. Stoke · A Google review names the drink Google MapsWebsite 4.6179 reviews

Tāhunanui · 1

  1. 21 Tahuna Breakfast Club Tāhunanui · Returned for a “flat white” search here Google MapsWebsite 4.8224 reviews

The Wood · 1

  1. 22 Bobby Franks Cafe The Wood · A Google review names the drink Google MapsWebsite 4.7479 reviews

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How a café gets on this list

Two tests, both of which have to pass. It must hold 4.5 stars or better from at least 100 Google reviews, so one good week can't carry it. And there has to be evidence it pours a flat white — a review that names the drink, a flat-white search in that area returning it, or a tip from a regular. Chains are left out. The map has the full picture.