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    Bambina

    3.9 (17 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Noah R.

    Stayed in Ponsonby on our recent NZ holiday & Bambina was a top breakfast spot for us. Go with the scrambled eggs on toast, it won't disappoint!

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    Katie L.

    A friend and I decided to have lunch near my workplace. Bambina looked interesting with its weird name and a huge table in the centre of the cafe so we decided to give this place a go. Sadly my coffee was burnt so had to ask for a new one. Also my prawn risotto was a bit bland and watery - I would expect more for a price of $28 or so (sorry, it was some time ago!). My friend's Chicken panini ($18) was quite nice I hoped I'd ordered that. At least one of us was happy :p I loved the Neat and clean environment but food seemed to be very expensive without a wow factor.

    Alex D.

    Bambina has been around forever- just like ol' mate Dizengoff down the road - and for good reason; They keep things simple but do them well and are incredibly consistent. For me, it's all about the poached eggs ($9.50). I don't know how (but I would like to...) but they nail them every time. The whites are perfectly formed and the bright orange yolks always just runny enough to spread on your toast. Ordinarily, the eggs come on seeded toast but I always ask for them on ciabatta, which is never a problem. You can also choose from an array of sides - avo, bacon, 'shrooms, fennel sausage - which are generous in size. Lunch here is also worth checking out. The menu isn't huge but it's full of fresh, clean flavours. I'm a fan of their salads, particularly the chicken salad with pecorino and pear ($19.50). However my favourite time to come Bambina, is bright 'n early in the morning for a cup of Earl Grey tea and a read of the paper. Their rather large communal table is always scattered with copies otherwise their an great selection of magazines. If mornings aren't your buzz it's equally good at around 2-3pm - that way you can sample some of their delightful sweet treats too!

    Sarah B.

    I first discovered this place about 10 years ago. When I was a poor student, and watching the calories, a delicious Bimbi was a fantasic treat at only $2.50. For the uninitiated a bimbi is a sliver of ciabatta filled with ham, cheese and tomatoe and toasted. I popped into Bambina a few weeks ago and saw the same friendly counter staff, the delightful little friands and, yes, they still have Bimbis. Probably a bit more expensive now, but still great coffee, great service and great little treats available at this Ponsonby icon.

    Megan S.

    Bambina is a cute wee cafe located on Ponsonby Road. The staff are always super friendly and they serve some of the nicest sandwiches around. I recommend the vegetarian panini, it's really fresh and delicious. Bambina's muffins are also really good value. I had the berry muffin on my last visit and it was so big I could barely finish it in one sitting! The atmosphere of Bambina is another reason why it's such a popular cafe. Always relaxed and friendly, it's the perfect place to meet friends for a catch up or your inlaws for lunch. Bambina is also a bit of a celebrity hot-spot. More often than not you can see local New Zealand celebrities such as the stars off Outrageous Fortune or the Ridges in Bambina grabbing a bite to eat. Although the food available and the atmosphere of Bambina are great, I wouldn't recommend their coffees or hot chocolates. They tend to be quite milky and tasteless - not ideal when you want your morning caffeine fix! Better hot drinks can be found elsewhere on Ponsonby Road - it's not like there's a shortage of options! Tip: Opt to have your sandwiches or paninis toasted- you won't regret it!

    Postmodern Disney: Bambi mourns his mother by the ovine forest while the butter sheds his tears
    Hiran T.

    A reliable friend on Ponsonby Road. Light, spacious and with friendly service. Bambina serves a simple menu of breakfast fare including always perfect scrambled and poached eggs, organic sausages, ricotta hotcakes and eggs benny. Alternatively try the fresh and flavoursome selection of lunches and salads (including chicken Caesar and tuna). The coffee's great and the roadside tables offer a great view of the preppy locals.

    Poached eggs on gluten free toast with bacon, avocado and mushrooms

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    Love the corn fritters here and good coffee with friendly service - good value I think

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    For the uninitiated a bimbi is a sliver of ciabatta filled with ham, cheese and tomatoe and toasted.

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    I had read this was a new hot spot in town and my husband and I decided to give it a try! We went…read morefor an early dinner and there was 1 other table seated. Our server was super sweet and attentive until we placed our orders. We never saw her again, no mention she was leaving for the day (I could see her inside on her cell phone and changed with a backpack). Our food was delivered and the other server didn't seem to notice (or care) that our water glasses were empty, as I found out that she too were on her way out of work. We didn't get water refills until the check came, in which is was a third server and then it took probably 2mins for her to run our card because she was busy setting tables and chatting with coworkers. The food here was amazing and filling- large portions, but the Mac n cheese was disappointing. I would give this 4 stars, but due to the fact that the servers are more interested in going home and chatting with coworkers than taking care of their guests (at one point we were the only table in the whole place and still couldn't get a water refill), this place is getting only 2 stars. It's got potential if it gets new staff.

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