Cloudbuster is a cafe at 30 Reef Street in Island Bay, Wellington, rated 4.9 from 11 Google reviews. Reviewers mention great coffee, a sandwich, a cheese and herb scone, a dulce de leche treat and a cookie, and describe a quaint yellow building with a backyard. One reviewer found it after it had only just opened.
Island Bay cafes are busy on sunny weekends, when the beach crowd arrives, so a weekday visit is often easier for a table. Ask what is baked that day, since pastries and scones are best while they are fresh. A good flat white should taste smooth and balanced, and staff can suggest a milk that suits your taste. Regulars often sit outside when the weather is kind, so ask about seating if you have a pram or a dog.
Cloudbuster suits Island Bay locals and visitors who want good coffee and baked treats near the beach.