We asked Nelson Pulse readers who makes the best flat white in Nelson, and 365 votes were cast. Here are the cafes that rose to the top.
Raglan Roast takes Nelson’s flat white crown ☕
Raglan Roast came out on top, with Victus Coffee & Eatery and Tern Coffee House completing the podium. Little Dove and Sweet As Cafe rounded out the top five.
What about Sublime?
Sublime was one of the most-mentioned names, but nominations were spread across its Haven Road, Bridge Street and Nelson Airport locations – and many people didn’t specify which. Because we ranked individual venues, it wouldn’t have been fair to combine them into one result.
About this Pulse Check
Nelson Pulse asked readers, “Who makes the best flat white in Nelson?” A total of 365 votes were cast between 22 October and 3 November 2026. Raglan Roast placed first, followed by Victus Coffee & Eatery and Tern Coffee House, with Little Dove and Sweet As Cafe rounding out the top five. Voting was conducted through response links in the Nelson Pulse email newsletter.
Responses were submitted as free text. Spelling variations and clearly equivalent cafe names were combined, while separate cafe locations were treated as individual venues.
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