My husband absolutely adored or breakfast at Ciabatta Cafe while in Rotorua. Service was fast, and friendly with plenty of open seating in the cafe. The food was outstanding, and we were blown away by the focaccia breakfast sandwich. The passion fruit Cronut was delicious as well! read more

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We loved this spot so much we visited twice during our trip. They make the most delicious sandwiches with fresh ciabatta bread. There's also a big selection of pastries and coffee on their menu. The location is in an industrial area but can be easily found with google maps. There's a few spots of parking outside and plenty of seating inside. The food comes out quickly and staff are nice. Very casual spot for top notch sandwiches. Highly recommend visiting if you're from out of town. read more

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My husband and I came here to get some breakfast and the food was super amazing! The teeny-weeny hot dog was super meaty and dense. The mustard wasn't over powering. The breakie, even though it looks heavy, was actually light! The donuts were filled with creamy goodness. The staff were also super sweet. The place was busy but there were plenty of chairs and tables inside and outside. Parking is free but it's very rough and this place is located where it looks like it's in the middle of a warehouse ward. read more

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Top shelf cronuts. Nice surprise while heading out of town. We have had cronuts all over the world. These were top tier. Great texture and flavors. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth a stop even if a bit out of the way. Staff was really friendly and helpful. read more

Fantastic sandwiches off the beaten track. Yes it is in the middle of an industrial park, but it is worth putting the address into your nav system to find them. Had the lammie and no regrets! read more

Reuben sandwich was melty and meaty and the bread was hearty and crisped to perfection.

Ambiance was fantastic and the food was amazing!! For 2 brekkies and a pastry! Loved this place! Huge table with map of NZ in it!

Gawd bless the Internet! There is no way a tourist would find this place without it! This charming cafe quietly hides away in an industrial park, but the locals know it. $9NZ Lammie Sandwich...this is perhaps the best sandwich I've had in 10 years. The ciabatta bread is so unbelievably fluffy and moist. The sliced roasted lamb is smokey and tender. The veggies are fresh. And mixed in is the secret house made Swiss sauce and bacon jam...my mouth is watering as I write this, and my eye are tearing because I'm sad that this sandwich is 6483 miles away from my home San Diego... $5 Mille Fleur...this classic French creamy custard dessert at its most perfect form. Sadly we only ate here once, I would've like to try everything else here. Don't miss this place if you're ever in Rotorua! read more

This place is hidden on a street that is full of industrial buildings so it is really easy to miss yet it's quite popular place with the locals that work on that street. They offer a great selection of sandwiches in between two slices of that great ciabatta bread. They also offer coffee and baked goods as well. I was surprised at how much sitting room there was since the actual restaurant counter is quite small. The further you walk in, the more room you discover. We opted to sit on a few of the limited patio with our Lammie (slow cooked NZ lamb) and Smokie (Smoked salmon). They both came in their own little boxes and just unfold into a little plate for you. Both sandwiches were friggin' delicious and they were built with the right flavour profile to match the protein of choice. The Lammie had the bacon jam to enhance the lamb while the Smokie had the swiss dressing & basil pesto. If it's not out of your way, we suggest coming here for lunch. It's well worth it. read more

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We split a "Lammie" sandwich on seeded whole wheat. The "secret sauce" was outstanding and the lamb was tender and tasty. Plenty for the 2 of us. Lots of nice vegies in the sandwich. I also order a rhubarb-berry pie and it was delightful. Not too sweat and the crumble was perfect. No excess sugar. We split that along with a very, very delightful almond croissant. Covered in slivers of almonds and a touch of almond paste filling. Both pastries we're a bit tough. Maybe sitting too long in the display ? read more

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Sensational sandwiches and pastries We arrived at closing time (1:30 pm) on a Saturday afternoon and were so relieved that Alex and his team were still prepared to serve us. The sandwiches we ordered were sensational - delicious soft, fresh bread and beautiful gourmet fillings. The pain au raisin/snail was amazing! This little cafe really deserves its high rating. We'll be back! read more

This was an excellent find while seeing the sights nearby. It is clearly a place primarily for locals, as it is located off the main roads, and is well worth finding. My wife had one of their warm Ciabatta sandwiches and I had the smaller "hot dog" equivalent. Both were really good - indeed excellent. We also shared one of their Christmas Cronuts, which was also excellent. The place has a fun, funky, large, clean interior and very friendly service. I would go back. read more

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Absolutely adorable local place serving all types of hot drinks and delicious pastries. (Pizzas, bread and jams are also available for those who needs a to go one). No iced drinks but not a big deal. Really cute and the best part - family owned! I wish we could take them to USA)))) very fair pricing compared to most of New Zealand!!! read more

This place is amazing. The food (cronuts & brekkie sandwich) were delicious. The place is huge as well with loads of seating. The banoffee coffee is great as well. Definitely and must try. I can't wait to go back tomorrow morning. read more

randomly found this adorable and small place for breakfast while staying at a hotel nearby. parking is through a very narrow alley to a small lot in the back. the Smokie was amazing, salmon tasted fresh along with the toppings and the bread was also flavorful and delicious. I've tried many salmon bagels and sandwiches, but I was most pleasantly suprised by the smokie. We also got Brekkie and Gonut which were both equally amazing. it was just a quick stop for food before we started our day so we left in a rush. but I wish we had tried more of their pastries and other items on their menu! ingredients all seem fresh and rich with flavor read more

Absolutely scrumptious treats and coffee. The log black was delicious and the pastries fresh. Cool vibe, spacious yet quaint read more

Wish we found this place sooner! They have fresh breads, pretzels, and pastries at reasonable prices. The gonut was one of the best pastries I had in NZ! read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! First of all, the inside is huge with tons of seating. The atmosphere is awesome inside. And the food was delicious! I'm so glad we found this place!! read more

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So I was on holiday from the states and my kiwi friend suggested we try this place for breakfast while in Rotorua. At first I was skeptical only because I've always eaten tough ciabatta. So we walked into a cozy ambiance and was greeted by the friendliest staff, I ordered the porkie on Parmesan ciabatta and a mocha. Let me just tell you how lovely the sandwich was! The shredded pork had so much flavor and the ciabatta was the best I've ever had! The texture was perfect, I truly believe they've mastered the ciabatta! The mocha was delicious as well, I must've swallowed the whole thing! I can't wait to fly 6000 miles to stop by this place again! Oh and the owner was the most friendliest, sweetest, person ever! read more

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My husband and I were just reminiscing about our honeymoon in Rotorua. It was an amazing experience and we loved everything about the area. We especially loved this little gem that we ate here every morning when we stayed there. We loved the gonuts, the brekkie, and essentially whatever cream filled pastry caught my eye. I do have to say that the dairy game in New Zealand is so strong. All their cream and their milks are out of this world. I'll be dreaming of eating at this place until we come back again. Also, I wanted to mention that the people who worked there were extremely friendly and welcoming. read more

We ventured to this cute little bakery because of some reviews on tripadvisor. It's about a mile from downtown Rotorua but worth the trip. Since we have yet to try the "cronut" this was the purpose of our journey...and they did not disappoint. We purchased all 3 flavored; chocolate, passion fruit and coffee. All were delicious. The cronut was fresh and flaky with a perfect crunch. Make sure you grab some if you're in town! The staff is super friendly too. read more

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Don't be put off by the industrial park location. We shared a Lammie sandwich on multigrain ciabatta, a good sized sandwich with tender thinly-sliced Lamb, sauce, greens, tomato, and sweet potato. It was delicious. We also shared 2 pastries, a berry crumble and a kind of almond croissant, called a nussgipfel, both disappointing. Too sweet, not much flavor, and the pastry was on the tough side. read more

Don't let the industrial location fool you, they have the best donuts in the world, called gonuts here, and I consider myself a donut/gonut connoisseur. Decent coffee and other items, good cappuccino, but be sure to go straight for the gonads, err I mean gonuts. Pleasant staff as almost all people in New Zealand are polite and helpful. Also, be certain to check out the large hand made wooden table in the back room with the map of the North Isle on it. Very cool. read more

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Awesome coffee and breakfast. Love the coffee cup shaped chairs, cozy nooks, and chill atmosphere. read more

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Excellent Lammie sandwich plus several other sandwich choices. Couldn't resist the pastries. Nice find in the industrial area with nice jazz music. Saw several people at the Lady Knox Geyser with breakfast carry out. read more

Loved this place!!! Everything was delicious, coffee, donuts, breads, and my chookie. Service was quick, friendly, great. Decor is adorable, owners are very friendly and inviting. read more

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Saw all the reviews on Tripadvisor and Yelp, it did not disappoint. Sue, the owner was so lovely in helping us with ordering and getting food for for my fussy kids. Parmesan and Garlic foccacia was , I ordered the Chookie - DELICIOUS! Of course you can't go past the GONUTS, which are so light and fluffy and airy and . If you are in he area (or not) make sure you get here for an awesome feed. read more

It's is an amazing place to chill at and get great food. Personally love the strudels one of my favourite's

We stopped into Ciabatta Bakery on our way out of town for breakfast. It was a bit hard to find, tucked away in a service area, surrounded by auto body shops and the like, but once inside the atmosphere is bright and relaxed. The staff was friendly and helpful, taking the time to answer all our questions. I tried a pretzel bread roll with ham that was quite good while my husband samples a couple of the sweeter pastries. The prices were fair and the food was good, so we would recommend going off the main drag to sample some treats at this gem. read more

Great coffee, and the sandwiches were fabulous, served on your choice of one of their foccacias or ciabatta, and were a great value. We went there twice because of those sandwiches (the Smokie was our favorite). Their version of the cronut (fried croissant filled with cream and dusted with sugar and topped with icing) was good but I was happy I only had a bite of one. read more

The warmth, hospitality, and delicious food are unmatched. Such exceptional service with a friendly smile. And the food is matched in every way. I would visit Rotorua again just to eat at Ciabatta! read more

Went there on a Saturday morning and were very glad about the reviews! The cronut is awesome! Had the passion fruit flavor as recommended. The ciabatta is very good too! Ambiance is good. Will definitely recommend! read more

Real good. Nice folks. Quick service. Very clean and great menu for a fast breakfast. We had "Gonut" which was a cream filled donut and a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. No complaints on either. read more

Small and hidden gem. Great food and atmosphere. Lots of GF options! If you find yourself in Rotorua in a need of a bakery/coffee place, don't hesitate and come over here! read more

I would give this 10 stars if I could. This cafe is phenomenal. A gem of the city for sure. When we go back to CA, I will be missing the beautiful sites of NZ and THIS breakfast spot. The hospitality of the baristas was impressive. They were friendly, knowledgeable and eager to give us their favorite recommendations since this was our first time at their cafe. Our favorites? The ciabatta egg sandwich "Brekkie" was mouthwateringly delicious. The fresh handcrafted artisan focaccia is this cafe's claim to fame. Parmesan cheese baked on top of the bread, with a moist and soft texture - we just wanted more and in fact, we are going to take a loaf on the road to keep this amazing experience going. The streusel and mini sugary donuts (gonuts) were also a wonderful way to pair with our unique coffees (tried the paleoccino and banoffee coffee). Again, great recommendation by TripAdvisor and if we ever have the pleasure to come here again, I would want to make this a request stop. Yum. An absolute favorite breakfast/lunch stop of our trip cuisine experience so far. read more

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Ohmigosh! It's all true! Party of 6, all shared, and everything was so good!! My fave was passion fruit gonut though. Danish yummy, mille feuille delicious! All good! Do it!! And nice folks to boot! read more

Ciabatta bakery was a true delight! The coffee was exquisite, the bread soft and fresh, and the sandwiches were perfectly flavored and well made. The atmosphere is clean and relaxed. We had a Long Black coffee and brekkie sandwich. Great value all around. read more

I found this place on Tripadvisor and it was conveniently near our hotel. We arrived in Rotorua in time for a late lunch. Between the four of us we had 2 lamb sandwiches and 2 pork sandwiches on both the ciabatta and parmesan garlic focaccia breads, a coffee cronut, chicken corn soup, and a custard doughnut. Everything was delicious. We returned for breakfast the next day - bacon & egg sandwiches - one on ciabatta (I loved the ciabatta) and one on parmesan garlic, a vanilla slice, more chicken corn soup, and a croissant. Again, everything was really really good. The owner was very kind and gave us lots of tips about the area - we saw the beautiful Blue & Green Lakes, hung out at Kerosene Creek, walked the redwoods, and rode the gondola up to a delicious buffet at the Stratosfare from his recommendations! read more

Staff was excellent. Location seemed a little out of the way...in an industrial park, but it was more than made up for by the tasty food and comfortable decor. Prices were also very reasonable. Definitely recommended. read more

This was a hidden gem! Alex the owner was so hospitable (check out his baking school next door) and the sandwiches were amazing. Slow cooked meat and bread that was perfect, for a good price. So unexpected in an industrial park setting! read more