Tussock Bar and Cafe is a cafe-bar at Entrance E on Tasman Street in Mount Cook, Wellington, and holds a 4.0 Google rating from its visitors. A good neighbourhood cafe earns its keep on consistency: properly made coffee, food that suits the time of day, and staff who come to know the regulars. The best ones work as a daytime living room as much as a place to eat, whether that's lingering over breakfast, catching up on reading between refills, or meeting a friend without anyone rushing the table. Choosing between local cafes often comes down to timing, since weekday mornings tend to be calm while weekends fill quickly with brunch crowds. For Mount Cook residents and anyone passing through this leafy corner of the capital, Tussock Bar and Cafe makes a convenient stop a short walk from the city centre.