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    Bambina

    3.8 (15 reviews)
    Closed 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!

    Prawn Risotto
    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!

    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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    Great fast service and simple uncomplicated dishes. A nice light uplifting cafe setting

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

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    Billfish Cafe

    Billfish Cafe

    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.0 kmSt Marys Bay
    $$$

    A great little cafe nestled on the shore in front of the yachts at Westhaven Marina, I've always…read morebeen a fan of Bill Fish. I'm down there at least once a week with my dragonboat team training, and am always greeted with a smile when I grab my (excellent) coffee. The food is pretty awesome too, fresh fresh fish and a great breakfast menu to enjoy while the sun rises over the gently swaying masts, it's a great place to spend a morning. Nice and quiet too, away from any other bars and restaurants, good little secret here

    I don't know how I ended up dining at this place, and it's not like anything terrible happened, but…read moreI'm unlikely to return. The service is okay, it's not amazing. The location is lovely - looking out over the water at all those boats. Beautiful on a stunning Auckland summer day. ... But the food is just average. I ordered bacon and eggs on ciabatta. And while you can't exactly screw that up, you can make it pretty average - which is exactly what this place did. The bacon was terrible quality, it was covered in fat and it came out looking horrible on the plate, just dumped on the side. My poached eggs hadn't been drained properly and were watery tasting as well, so that made the bread taste awful. The bread wasn't well toasted, it was somewhere in between... I just don't get it. I could have got better at home, and I wouldn't have paid $18 for it. The muesli that my friends ordered was bland and didn't come with any yoghurt, so it looked dry as anything. Coffee was average, it wasn't disgusting but it wasn't great. It's just... pretty average. It seem clearly to me that this is a place that relies solely on its location.

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    Chuffed

    Chuffed

    4.5(55 reviews)
    2.0 kmAuckland CBD
    $$

    I was in Auckland on a trip for my friend's wedding. I decided to go out for brunch before a busy…read moreday and Chuffed stood out to me. When I got there, I was seated immediately. The ambiance was vibey and loved that I was sitting outside, but still covered from the sun. The waiters were so nice and were able to answer any questions I had. I ordered an iced hazelnut oatmilk latte and a fried chicken benedict and they were delicious! The latte was the perfect drink to wake me up for a busy day ahead! They definitely do eggs benedict different but it was still so tasty. Instead of the usual english muffin, they used an herb rostis, which is a crispy hash brown round. The fried chicken was juicy and crispy. The herb rostis was also crispy and paired well with the creamy poached eggs! I miss this meal so much and dreaming of having this again the next time I go back to Auckland!

    A friend recommended Chuffed and I'm so glad they did! This unassuming little restaurant provided a…read moredelightful brunch, with cozy outdoor seating and excellent service. I love that they offered both still water or sparkling for the table. I ordered the salmon benedict and it was delicious! Their menu offers gluten free as well as dairy free options. Vegetarian or vegan? They have options for you too. I ordered an Americano and it was full bodied and came in a large mug. I only wish we'd had more time in Auckland so I could come here again.

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    Dirty Laundry - Open kitchen area of Dirty Laundry

    Dirty Laundry

    4.0(6 reviews)
    2.1 kmViaduct

    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.

    My wife and I saw that this place had a mediocre review, so we decided to brave it. Needless to…read moresay, it was sooooo worth it. As you can see with the photos, Dirty Laundry does not follow its namesake; it has a clean, crisp and hip interior and a pretty nice patio area. We had an awesome waitress that was more than obliging when we asked to charge our phones and requested a wifi code. We decided to go with the Smashed Avo. Stellar choice; eggs were cooked perfectly, chilli oil and hummus were both a nice and subtle touch. We also had the breakfast tacos. The salsa that was on the side was so tasty; we were bummed when it was all gone! For drinks, we had an espresso and mimosa and there were no complaints there. Both drinks were fresh. We got away from Dirty Laundry with 3 entrees, an espresso and mimosa for close to $40 USD. Not too shabby! Please, if you are on a cruise stop and don't want to travel far from the pier, check this place out. Overall: 5 Venue: 5 Service: 5 Food: 5 Drinks: 5 Price: $$

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    Dirty Laundry interior, with American Flag!

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