How popular isCaffiend?
In October 2026, people searched for Caffiend by name about 1,900 times in New Zealand, an 18.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 9.6% of all New Zealand Lower Hutt cafés and restaurant searches, placing Caffiend fourth out of eight restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants, Caffiend appeared in two of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Caffiend is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Seashore CabaretShare of searches 45.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Sweet Vanilla KitchenShare of searches 22.3%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Comes & GoesShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- CaffiendShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Rata's KitchenShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Caffiend was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Caffiend is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Seashore Cabaret3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sweet Vanilla Kitchen2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Caffiend2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rata's Kitchen2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
El Turko Charcoal Grill2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Banoo Persian Restaurant2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Twenty Eight2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Comes & Goes0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cafe or restaurant should I go to in Lower Hutt, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cafes and restaurants in Lower Hutt, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cafe or restaurant in Lower Hutt, New Zealand for a night out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lower hutt restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lower hutt cafes”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Caffiend compared with other New Zealand Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants?
Share of searches by month for Seashore Cabaret, Sweet Vanilla Kitchen, Comes & Goes, Caffiend, Rata's Kitchen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Seashore Cabaret | Sweet Vanilla Kitchen | Comes & Goes | Caffiend | Rata's Kitchen | El Turko Charcoal Grill | Banoo Persian Restaurant | Twenty Eight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45% | 22.1% | 12.1% | 8% | 9.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.7% | 19.9% | 8.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.9% | 13.1% | 10.9% | 13.1% | 8.6% | 3.3% | 1% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.4% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 9% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 0.85% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 7.6% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.4% | 20.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 44% | 22% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 0.53% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.4% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 10% | 10% | 5.3% | 0.47% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.6% | 26.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 0.58% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 23% | 10% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 0.68% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.1% | 22.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 0.52% | 0.05% |
| Oct 2026 | 45.1% | 22.3% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 8.1% | 2% | 0.51% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.1% | 8.9K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.3% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.3% | 2.4K | +26.7% | +2.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.6% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.1% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.51% | 100 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.05% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
45.1%
Held 1st. 8.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
22.3%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
12.3%
Held 3rd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.7% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
4.Caffiend
9.6%
Held 4th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.1%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
0.51%
Held 7th. 100 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.05%
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Caffiend changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Caffiend in New Zealand rose from 1.6K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Caffiend’s share of searches among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand increased from 8% to 9.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Caffiend’s share of searches among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 13.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Caffiend rose from 5th to 4th among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Comes & Goes gained share of searches among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand, from 9.9% to 12.3%.

In October 2026, Seashore Cabaret lost share of searches among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand, from 46.1% to 45.1%.

In October 2026, El Turko Charcoal Grill lost share of searches among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 2%.

Sweet Vanilla Kitchen’s share of searches among Lower Hutt cafés and restaurants in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 26.2% to 22.3% in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Caffiend in New Zealand rose 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.9K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Banoo Persian Restaurant in New Zealand fell 54.5% over 12 measured months, from 220 to 100 in October 2026.
How are Caffiend’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Caffiend’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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