Reviews of Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery. (Coffee Shop) in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty).

Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery

843 Reviews

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Coffee shop

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38 White Street, Fenton Park, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand

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Information of Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery, Coffee shop in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty)

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Reviews of Ciabatta Cafe & Bakery

T.

Must go!! This is amazing! Fabulous day with delicious food! When you walk in to the shop, you feel like “wow” 🤩!!! Trust me, you will definitely come back here. 🤘🤘

T.

What a great cafe! It’s a bit out of town but worth driving over to taste. They have a lot of pretzel based foods and a lot of baked goods and bread in general, and its all very wholesome. Taste great, plenty of parking, very spacious inside, definitely worth checking out if you’re in Rotorua.

M.

Simply amazing decor, staff and best food and coffee you could wish for. We'd give it 7 stars if we could.

S.

One of the best bakery I have ever been, not only the food, but also the dining environment.

B.

Awesome cafe. Been twice now. Make an effort to come here when in town. Love the ham and cheese pretzel!

V.

Great little cafe and definitely worth heading to if you want an awesome sandwich. Great gluten free options available too. This is also the official cafe of Puarenga parkrun.

l.

It's been 4 years since I've been here, OMG have I missed this yummmie food. Took my daughter for lunch and now she is hooked. Amazing service and amazing space to relax in.

R.

Good value for money. Tucked away in the industrial area of Rotorua, nice indoor and outdoor spaces. Nice range of food including vegan and vegetarian options. Dog friendly, awesome pastries and breads. Friendly service. Relatively accessible via street side and some store parking too.

S.

Hidden in an unassuming location, Ciabatta Café turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. We visited twice whilst on holiday... Seriously good sandwiches, cronuts and croissants. We'll be back any time we're in Rotorua.

M.

Fabulous lunch experience - highly recommend the Lammie & Smokie creations - really inviting environment with either cosy nooks or big open tables - very friendly staff. Note, there's a customer carpark behind it.

E.

This was our go-to spot during our trip to Rotorua. Great quality sandwiches! We tried other cafes in the area but we kept finding ourselves coming back to Ciabatta as it was easily the best cafe there! Lovely customer service too.

G.

A professional bakery that knows what they’re doing. Very good coffee too

L.

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend! Sandwiches are very flavorful on fresh baked focaccia or ciabatta bread, tried the brekkie and chookie, and the Banoffee coffee is exquisite! Just as other reviewers said it’s not too sweet yet very similar to the English dessert my partner and I love. Cafe was buzzing but service seemed quick and we really loved that the owner (we think) came over to see how we were doing. Super friendly and made us feel welcomed. Place is outside the main shopping district and parking can be tough but make the drive/walk/bike ride and check out Ciabatta, you won’t regret it!

M.

Hidden gem bakery and cafe in Rotorua. Absolutely loved the food and turmeric latte. Veggie bean ciabatta was 5⭐, they also made it vegan for me. Would definitely come back if in Rotorua again

S.

The ciabatta sandwiches here are delicious, I love that you can choose the type of ciabatta bread you want to use here. The chicken sandwich and the bacon and egg ones taste so good. Would definitely go back here again for this. The cronuts here taste really good as well, I preferred the smaller cronuts as I didn't feel as bad eating something sweet. The Longdog here is yummy, I just feel that they needed a bit more sauce on it, or a stronger sauce as I couldn't really taste it when I had cheese on top of this.

E.

Top experience for the whole family! Friendly staff, great international coffee styles available. I recommend the cortado!

Y.

My brother went to this place and he kept told me that this cafe is his favourite during his visit in NZ. Then I understand why he made that statement. My favourite is their ciabatta! Try their brakie ciabatta, yum yum yum. Crispy outside, chewy inside, tasty, they cook the egg into perfection plus crispy bacon inside. Will definitely go there again.

C.

Been here a few times and always love it. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Various seating areas and awesome NZ map table. Came here with the hubby, kids and our dogs the other day and here's pics of the delicious drinks. There's a dog-friendly area!!

s.

Coffee is always good , love their ham filled pretzels but they get smaller every time we go in :(

K.

Outstanding!! We popped in for breaky and had the almond croissants and bacon and egg ‘Brekkie’ sandwich. Absolutely delicious, this place is a winner!

A.

The mocha was yummy but the place was so busy on a Saturday so we waited for quite a while for our breakfast to arrive. Their brekkie with bacon and eggs was really yummy.

B.

Amazing food. The gonuts are very delicious. The sandwiches were large and taste. The atmosphere and decor are inviting and comforting. The staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. The coffee drinks after strong and are presented well. Highly recommended!

H.

Best place for a sandwich or danish in Rotorua. Home baked bread and great quality fillings, pesto, ..... soooo yummy. Go here. Also available homemade jams and pasta sauce. Owned by very friendly Swiss guy. Have a chat if you run into him.

M.

Amazing food, coffee and service! The short dog and long dogs are lovely with fresh bread, spicy sausage and mix of sauces. The salmon on ciabatta was light, fresh and tasty with plenty of salmon and capers for extra flavour. The cronuts are small circular heart attacks but worth every palpation. The coffee options are awesome too with some really authentic Italian offering. The place is huge and well decorated. The service is friendly, fast and efficient. Can't fault this place. Please open a training course for other cafe management! I'm just glad that Ciabatta is not in Christchurch because it would be dangerous to have frequently available.

D.

Very good sandwiches, coffee, and service. The mochaccino was fantastic, and the breakfast sandwich was tasty. You also get an option of 4 different style breads, which is nice. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting, it's a very cool spot to grab a quick bite.

J.

Delicious pretzel!!! What a great find in Rotorua 🥨 if you’re in the area, pop in for a treat. They have a wide range of finger-licking-good pastries and sandwiches as well ☕️ seriously worth the visit!

M.

Great food, can get quite messy with the deliciously crumbly pastries and stuffed ciabatta sandwiches. Lovely mix of retro dinner, parisian cafe and modern Kiwi cafe.

J.

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.

J.

Had three banoffee coffees while we were in Rotorua, so yummy and just barely sweet. The foot long was so good and the baguette was wonderful. Also had a breakfast sandwich which had delicious BBQ sauce on it. Cronuts were so good on the trip home too. The packaging of the foot long is cute but a tad wasteful for those eating in.

M.

5 stars. IF I go back this place will be my go to place . Excellent and fresh pastry and good coffee. The owner was very friendly as well. We loved the pastry so much we bought more for the trip ahead. Don't forget to try the pretzel. YUMMMM

L.

The food is so nice that we order 6 sandwiches and 2 hot chocolate and 2 hot cappuccino for 4 person. It's recommended place to visit and the place is very nice !! The environment is so nice that you can study or relax here . Parking is also easy to find . The best thing is the staff is super friendly .

Y.

Amazing bakery in a middle of nowhere! Very nice interior, great choice of breads and patisserie. Good coffee. Absolute enjoyment!

P.

It would've been so much better if we were in the mood for more fancy bakery fare, but we really were in the mood for more basic stuff (pies etc) and they just didn't have them. The sandwiches look amazing if they're what you're wanting. The cronuts were disappointing. The flavours were bland; I had a passionfruit one and honestly couldn't taste any passionfruit in it, my daughter loves Nutella and couldn't finish her choc hazelnut one. I'm hoping we maybe got a bad batch or it just wasn't the right circumstances because they LOOKED amazing. Worth another try.

N.

Really cool cafe with great cabinet food and nice coffee. Plenty of seating space inside the cafe. Only issue is the location - in the middle of a semi-industrial area, on a street that is extremely busy, so good luck getting a car park during the work day!

H.

Planning to go to the Redwoods? Must place to stop by then. Not planning to go to Redwoods? Still make a trip to visit this place. It's your loss if you miss their sandwiches!

J.

Should visit this wonderful cafe, nice breads (spoil with choices) and coffee. We had wonderful breakfast experience. Baker's Breakfast is a good way to taste their breads.

S.

Fantastic Bakery! Amazing bread, cabinet treats and super friendly staff. Proper savoury pretzels. Quite an impressive long dog also. Will be back!

N.

Amazing food. Love the gonuts. The atmosphere and decor are inviting and welcoming. The staff are very friendly but very busy. Better be there early.

S.

Their coffee is very good. Totally recommend it. And all their bakery products are amazing. Definitely one of the best cafes in town.

b.

I don’t always leave reviews but when I do it’s because it’s amazing, hidden gem for sure. Brekkie sandwich was the best! And soooo filling! Reasonable price too! They also have super long hot dogs!

J.

Super friendly owners. Great breakfast and coffee. The owners really understand flavor and they have some of the most value for money options. Their sandwiches are definitely top-class and taste absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend the Brekkie for those who love a hearty bacon and egg breakfast sandwich. The Chookie and the Smokie both have a beautiful pallette of flavors that are smooth and rich in taste.

L.

The shop is located near offices rather than on a central main strip so don't be surprised if you feel like your GPS was lost. If you could only order one item, GET THE BREKKIE!!!! Absolutely delicious and well matched! Our smokkie was good too but couldn't beat brekkie. The long dog was fascinating but tasted normal. They also have alot of other pastries and bread types and loaves to choose from. We tried one of their pastries, that was good too. If only we were here for longer to return for another visit.

L.

AMAZING food. Will definitely be coming back next time we visit Rotorua. The brekkie was Delicious 🤤

S.

I absolutely love this place the staff are so welcoming and friendly. The food is amazing love how cozy & relaxing it is . I highly recommend this place 10/10 for me

R.

Great eating options with great staff!! Had a beautiful experience here with everything we ordered. Specifically their special Hot Dog and the coffee!

C.

We were blessed to have a residency at Ciabatta with Alex and the Crew. Here are some shots showing the lovely food and the music to accompany the experience

B.

Popped in for breakfast, very nice food and a great atmosphere

L.

Totally recommend! Great coffee, friendly service and lovely atmosphere in the dining area. Baked goods are incredibly delicious and the value is really good.

P.

A pearl of a Cafe, just around corner from Yamaha Dealer. Perfect for this rider getting a bike service. Coffee mere hmmm, and the bakery outa this world.

S.

Yummy~ marvelous! Outside is crispy and inside is soft. Taste is good and mood is cosy. If it is near, I want to go everyday.

B.

Great selection of baked goods, I only wish I tried some of the sweets! Had a sandwich, pretzels, coffee, and pizza. All of these were great, especially for an or if the way bakery. The food quality certainly punches above the weight of expectations you might have for a "quaint" bakery.

C.

Beautiful cafe, friendly staff, very nice ambience and plenty of seating. Sandwich was delicious (we had the chookie) and apricot danish was excellent. Highly recommend.

D.

A hidden jewel of a cafe that's worth the drive just outside Rotorua. Great choice of nibbles with great coffee. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

C.

Must stop location in Rotorua. Forgot to take photos so you only get one of my purchase. The best hot cross buns I've had in a while. Lovely big cafe dining area. Everything is freshly made, good coffee and friendly staff.

S.

Despite the industrial like location, they are and they have always been providing the best cafe experience in Rotorua. Some benefits of the industrial like locations are, plenty of parking and a bit below average prices. Nice interior, very very friendly staffs and owner, delicious food and coffee. Have to admit I burst into tears a little bit first time I sat down and started to enjoy the food. You can’t imagine what $30 can get you from here. Everything on the menu well worth a try. Even cute n thoughtful packing up if you want a takeaway.

G.

Wow. Just wow. One of the best cafe experiences I have ever had in New Zealand. Tucked away from the CBD, great atmosphere, zippy service and incredible baking. A 5-star unmissable cafe experience in Rotorua.

T.

Got to try the Lamby they are great and a tennie weenie I now have pumpkin on my sandwich there bacon jam 😋

K.

One of the best place for having breakfest there. We followed the recommendation on tripadvisor and we were not disappointed at all with the sandwiches, soup and coffee. Definitely come back again.

A.

Excellent breakfast sandwiches, great local eatery and superb staff!

A.

Love this cafe! Very friendly staff and lots of space to relax have a coffee and eat the famous longdog or a range of beautiful ciabatta sandwiches and baked items. We make a point of visiting this cafe whenever we travel to rotorua.

N.

Best environment for a good breakfast~~ rate 5 star for both bakery & ambience🥰 love it 💕 must try when visit ROTORUA!!!

L.

Whats not to love? Food and service is absolutely beautiful.

C.

Best cafe ever!! Come every time I am in Rotorua - love, love, LOVE!

A.

Amazing service n great vegetarian food. Liked it

R.

Great food and coffee. Definitely one of the gems of rotorua. A must go for any visitor!

M.

Had a really nice brunch here, staff was friendly and the food was tasty and fresh, good coffee too 👌

H.

This place is unique in regards to only providing sub like sandwiches on a choice of different ciabatta. My favourite being Cook and Bacon and Egg. Yummy, filling and flavoursome. The coffee is probably the best I've had in Rotorua. Service is friendly and the café itself offering an abundance of inside seating for twosomes and larger groups. Outside seating casual. This is our go to place on a Saturday. Parking can be a limited depending on the time you visit.

N.

Nice cafe with good selection of sandwiches and bakery items. Plenty of seatings with cool decor and nice ambient.

C.

Amazing cafe and bakery, staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Not to mention, the food was so good! The potato and leek soup of the day was good but the beef goulash was even better. I also had the teeny weeny and brekkie which were perfect for me. The ciabata bread they use is delicious and leaves your stomach satisfied and it feels nice and light. The cronuts were very nice as well. Overall, great staff, great portions, great prices, and most importantly, amazing food!

A.

Great little Cafe. Loved the pastry and coffee. Nice and friendly staff.

Y.

One of the best coffee i'v tasted! and the bagel was so tasty i went to get another one. Cheers!

C.

You wouldn't know this cafe bakery was here without local knowledge or Google Maps. Fabulous fresh ciabatta sandwiches and divine pastries. Friendly staff and prompt service. And they have recyclables instead of dishes. Chose it for the 5 star rating and given the same.

M.

Beauty spot to have breakfast or a coffee,great food to take away..

J.

Yeah, delicious wee eatery, nice and cozy. Great place for some ciabatta.

a.

Pet friendly, great selection of foods, nice decor and furnishings

P.

A hidden gem in Rotorua. I had the Long Dog and loved it. Will be going back for other sandwiches as they looked equally good. Beautiful baked goods too.

G.

Great atmosphere, friendly and prompt service and the food was on point!!!

C.

Favourite cafe in Rotorua hands down. Their sandwiches are just out of this world. Cracking cup of coffee too.

H.

Amazing place to have your breakfast. Amazing bread and coffee.

I.

Its worth a visit when you come down to Rotorua. Its a hidden gem, tucked in the industrial surrounding area. Its a posh bakery, famous for their artisan breads, with real pretzels, cronuts and sandwich selections, great tasting coffees. They only served the best of breads, cakes and sandwiches. great atmosphere too with great customer service from the staff, chefs and owners.

J.

Very delicious sandwiches. Can eat here everyday.

E.

Amazing food and ambience.Will be back again.

G.

Bit dark and dingy. Nice food friendly staff

T.

Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back. Lots of seating both indoors and outdoors, and plenty of parking as it's a little out of the way.

M.

Friendly staff and delicious veggie sandwiches. Always a winner 🏆

A.

Best sandwiches we have had in NZ. Its in a hidden spot, so you need to visit it specially. Our favourite was the longdog for which we came to the shop twice

T.

Oh my gosh! This place is amazing! We had the Teeny Weeny and it was delicious and my kids had a giant pretzel and apple cronut and they were not disappointed. Get the ranch dipping sauce or mustard to go with the pretzel. Will make it a tradition to stop here on our travels :)

A.

A very easy recommend, will visit again. Very nice sandwiches, good coffee and tasty danish pastries. Note, it's in an industrial area of Rotorua, but please don't let that stop you from visiting. Surprisingly large area with lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. Friendly and attentive staff.

k.

Yummy food at a great price, nice relaxed atmosphere. Can easily see why it's so popular with the locals. Will definitely be back with the family.

Z.

Absolutely stunning and well priced food

V.

Unbelievable staff and yummy treats food. I regret that we didn’t know it being a dog friendly cafe otherwise we could enjoy the coffee and yummy treats. Along with some pretzels and sweet stuff I decided to take home some starter and yeast! The expert lady who helped me was kind enough to give some tips to use store and feed starter. The cafe is open 7 AM onwards so should be the only breakfast cafe in Rotorua. Don’t let the location in Industrial area put you off going there! BTW Masti, out little Maltese is a picky eater and loved the buttery sheets of Apple Turnover 🐶!

J.

Very good food, nice atmosphere, like a french cafe love it

R.

Super, great, yum! We are thankful for this gem. The police are here queuing up for theirs too, must be their local

M.

Wow awesome selection of artisan breads & treats I'll be back

D.

DOG FRIENDLY We travelled with our dog and with the city center not allowing dogs, this was a lovely surprise with some seats in cute little booths allowed indoors for dogs. Food was great too and I had a lovely turmeric drink.

j.

My mom and I had a great breakfast here. They’re open early which is great for jet lagged visitors. We had delicious breakfast sandwiches on these giant, pillowy ciabatta rolls. In hindsight we probably could’ve shared one but they were so good we ate them before I could take a photo. Also, great espresso drinks as seen below! Friendly folks here - highly recommend for a quick or a more leisurely bite. I think the smile below says it all!

S.

Visit every few weeks. It's great.

E.

Very cosy cafe. Nice chief and service. Highly recommend for work and travelers. 👏👏

P.

Top smiles abound here. Hot chocolate and Raisin Cookie 4 me this day. Yummy indeed. Place is like the Tardis.

P.

Just go there. Food is so good. Enough said.

M.

Omg .... what a find 😃😃😂 My eyes where blown away as I walked through the doors of this coffee shop !!! The menu & presentation of the display cabinet grabbed my attention so much so I felt myself becoming a piggie at 9am in the morning 😍😛🤪 I'm gonna have to return dozens & dozens of times cos I wonna taste every thing. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Btw the pretzel & coffee I had was absolutely spectacular delicious 😋. Top marks 🏆

T.

Ok, so we brought plenty of different things from here, the cronuts were overrated buuuttt you must try the custard and Berry pie, oh lordy it is good, the bagels were also very good, if you can plan to eat in, it's awesome inside

d.

The best bread I ate since I left France, very good coffee as well

W.

Wonderful place to stop for brunch. Just off Te Ngae Road and they bake excellent bread and the coffee is very good. The setting is also very interesting with comfortable and spread out areas. Loved the North and South Island tables. Staff very pleasant and the cafe well worth the extra bit of effort to get to it. Hidden gem.

L.

Worthy of all the high ratings. The best sandwich I've had in a long time. Totally worth the trip! Thanks

A.

We go there every thursday and quite often other days during the week. The staff are extra friendly go out of their way to make one feel comfortable.. As for the food, its outrageously superb..all bread types. Sweets great.pleanty of drinks hot and cold..Go see for yourself.

J.

With out a doubt the best sandwiches in Rotorua!!!

G.

Great food and coffee. 15th March, still as great as ever.

K.

Quality food for the price you pay. Counter staff are excellent. Regular coffee was smaller than what im use to, could also do with air conditioning in the larger dining area, however i Definitely will be coming back.

B.

Tucked away in an industrial area by tradies (which is how you know it's good tbt) -- this was the best coffee I've had in AGES. I'm fussy and drink a four shot black espresso and they nailed it so well we spent our entire trip returning every morning. Fantastic quality food, cheerful and honest service. If I'm ever in the area , I'm stopping by again!

C.

This place is really awesome they donate all bread and cakes leftover at the end of there day to emergency housing motel,really nice bread and donuts still fresh as

A.

Ciabatta was recomended by a relative who lives locally. We we very impressed. The coffee was hot and excellent. The Smokie was amazing. I can highly recommend Ciabatta's. They are so good it is understandable that they get busy around lunch time.

S.

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!

李.

Coffee is good and friendly staff,we got a free dessert😍

N.

My favourite cafe in all of New Zealand. Always have to stop here when in or going through Rotorua. Amazing coffee, homemade bread, and the best cronuts. Highly recommend!

t.

What a wonderful place: we bought pizza, pretzels, croissants and sour dough bread. Ate the first two by the counter, could not resist! The rest was smelling wonderfully in the car! The place was full with people and the owners still had a minute for a nice little comment here and there! Definitely worth to make a detour!!!

S.

Secret cafe and bakery only the locals know about.

T.

Best lamb sandwiches in Rotorua ever! You get to pick your choice of bread and the sandwiches just melt in your mouth. My friend loved it so much he had two of them. The cronuts are also to die for. Absolutely love this bakery. You get to also leave your messages on the wall for the whole world to see :)

A.

Always great food and customer service. Only just discovered parking and entrance at back (with its popularity parking can sometimes be a problem) plenty of room for large groups too and I love all the different seating areas

C.

Really tasty sandwiches freshly made on lovely fresh foccacia, we even took some away. The donuts are also so tasty with a vanilla custard filling. Would definitely recommend here for lunch, reasonably priced too.

P.

Excellent sandwiches made with delicious baked bread. Although limited selection of fillings available, the ones we tried were very good. Free wifi and comfortable dining area. A bit out of the way but a good find.

S.

Delicious bakery with delicious pastries and coffee!

J.

Absolutely gorgeous assortment of pastries, pretzels and rolls. Lovely coffee. Friendly, welcoming staff.

O.

This place is incredible, the sandwiches with freshly baked bread are amazing. The coffee was superb. The owner was super friendly and made all of the furniture and the bread and coffee! Extremely talented and friendly guys with a lovely bakery and happy customers!

D.

High quality coffee and pastries. Plenty of relaxed seating

J.

Surprising place, tucked away in the industrial area but obviously well loved by locals. Great food and coffee, try the breakfast sandwich especially. Pastries were excellent as well. And lovely staff.

S.

Little cafe with a big impact from the moment you walk in. Very friendly staff, a great variety of choices and excellent food and coffee. The wall of napkin drawings and messages is a testament to this place’s service and popularity.

U.

One of the best bakeries in NZ!! Great coffee, finger licking delightful pastries and baked sweet stuff! Very hospitable environment and great service :)

I.

Amazing Sammies and fantastic cronuts. First class service. Definitely recommend this place to anyone,. You won't be disappointed

D.

I just love this caafe and bakery tucked away from city centre. Freshly baked bread and tasty pastries. Fantastic choice of breads and big sandwiches which when taken away are in cardboard containers. No plastic! Great coffee and friendly staff. Interesting decor.

P.

Beautiful store, staff and food. It was soo damn tasty. Has me wanting more already. Portion sizes are also fabulous. Can't praise this cafe enough 😍

P.

Yummy Food!👍 Great Coffee!☕ Great place to spend time with a Group of friends.😉

D.

The decor is brilliant. The atmosphere is very enjoyable. Got to love the large tables representing the North and South Island of New Zealand. The food is always high quality and the staff are very helpful.

S.

Yes this was great as every review suggested. We got the ciabatta (amazing), coffee (amazing), and two sweets; apple crumble cronut (?) and custard something. BEST CRONUT! Best touch was definitely all the staff who were sooo friendly. It’s really disappointing to see when a place has “made it” and then the staff get all snobby. Glad this place wasn’t!

G.

As visitors to New Zealand we were at first not sure if we were on the right path as it is a bit off the main Street of Rotarua but the coffee was great, the Cronuts were delicious and the service was exemplary. Highly recommended.

G.

Tucked away on an industrial estate, but what a gem of a place! Absolutely delicious sandwiches, bread, pastries, excellent value and plentiful seating (much more spacious than it appears from the outside). Very friendly staff too!

H.

Quite possibly the best sandwich I've ever had. I ordered the Chookie, their take on a chicken sandwich. The bread and chicken were cooked perfectly. The two sauces were both delicious. I would order it again in a second!

A.

MUST VISIT! So amazed by the quality of food here. Found this little gem on zomato and tripadvisor and was so glad that we found this spot on our honeymoon! My wife loved the gonuts and streusel! The sandwhich was delicious! Infact everything we had was so good. We came on our last 2 days on Rotorua and took a gonut and struesel to go! Thanks so much for having us and making our honeymoon even more enjoyable! Amazing customer service as well :)

J.

Amazing cafe - a real gem tucked away in Rotorua. Good coffee and great custard slice and custard crumble fruit pie🙃🙃🙃

K.

The best ciabatta breads in the country and delicious (and irresistible) patisserie food. I always call when I'm back in town and take their breads home for the freezer. Im told they do a fabulous Hammy with hot ham off the bone in their delicious bread. Next time!

P.

Absolutely love Ciabatta; awesome sandwiches & tasty sweet treats. Coffee has never let me down either. Highly recommend :)

T.

One of the best cafes we have been too. Had the Smokie (smoked salmon sandwich) and Lammie (lamb sandwich) both on Ciabatta and both were soooo good. The combination of toppings, the freshness of everything and the bread were all absolutely delicious. Came out in cool, practical takeaway boxes as well. Also had a Gonut (puff pastry donut), Banoffee coffee and Cordata which were all so good as well. The cafe is beautifully decorated with lots of seating and staff were so lovely (even letting us use the phone for a taxi). If this was our local cafe we would be there ALL the time!

C.

Nice environment. Relatively busy for a shop so hidden from Main road. Friendly staff and good service. The food was acceptable not flash not bad. The coffee was good.

B.

Took a group of village residents to see Jazzanova a three piece jazz band. Music was awesome, food delicious, coffees perfect. Suggest you provide some cushions for benches as they are a bit hard. However, thoroughly enjoyed by young and old alike and understand Jazzanova are now going to be playing regularly. Definitely worth a visit.

y.

Just Super.Fresh ingridients,tasty sadnwiches and lovely coffee,suitable for everyone(including picky children)staff is very helpful and smily at all times . Loved this place ,its going to be our stop everytime we come to Rotorua for sure.

Q.

Nice and cozy environment. I enjoyed my smoked chicken ciabatta sandwich and flat white, I even had to grab another flat white before I left. Definitely worth a trip!

D.

Great coffee. Great food range. Great service. Go find it. Quiet too...not your usual cafe on that front. Thank you!

F.

Would you believe I got a Brekkie on my way through to Taupo on a Tuesday morning and it was so good I got another one on my way back through the following day?

S.

Best coffee iv hard in NZ, the Doppio quad shot amazing! May not sleep tonight but that's alright! 😎👌 Food is awesome and baked good are beautiful!

N.

Great relaxed cosy atmosphere with awesome food and delicious baking. Great coffee and friendly helpful staff. Thank you for making every visit enjoyable and pleasant. Definately recommended. Have to try the Teenie Weenie!!!!

H.

Definitely a must stop when in Rotorua. Awsome Samis and doughnuts and great coffee.

B.

The food was absolutely delicious!!!! Coffee was good too. You can smell the fresh food from the corner. Soooo yummy

A.

I love this place. The sandwiches and coffee are amazing and the service is very friendly despite being quite a busy little cafe. Very nice

R.

Staff were very friendly. the "hammie" sandwich was delicious but the "brekkie" sandwich wasn't great and the hot chocolate was tasteless and no mash mellows.

N.

Always has great food , not ideal for meetings as it gets a bit loud but there are plenty of places to meet but only one to get this kind of food done so well.

E.

Amazing great quality food and lovely staff! If I lived here I would come every day.. such a great atmosphere It was a pleasure to meet the staff and to know how everything started.. awesome

K.

Beautiful food and the egg salad roll is to die for. Must admit to falling for their sugar cronuts too...

G.

Nice cafe to have a drink and something to eat. Not your normal quick sandwich. Very made and presented. I had smoked salmon and it was lovely. There is also free internet which is a bonus

A.

Stopped in on a spur of the moment decision, and so glad we did! Amazing sandwiches and treats. Wish it was closer to where I live!

A.

Amazing!!! The best bakery in NZ!

A.

Best coffee, & amazing cronut selection. Will definitely be returning.

I.

Unexpected find - really good food and cool atmosphere. Friendly staff and minimal wait times. Will come here again!

J.

A real great cafe. Hot chocolate is really great. Had a brekkie sandwich and it's nice. Cronut is not bad too

M.

Best bakery in town run by Alex the Swiss ciabatta Guru. Passioned to the bone about baking. Great interior design with Swiss and NZ precision hidden in an industrial area of Rotorua

A.

A must visit when you are in rotorua, best sandwich I've ever had in my life. The prices are so low and everything on the menu is great value! The longdog is massive and the sandwiches are divine. Hidden gem in rotorua

S.

I always stop here for a sandwich and coffee whenever I’m in or passing through Rotorua. Recommend everything served there. Staff are also amazing and good for recommendations if it’s your first time there.

A.

If you want some of the finest bakery food, this is the place. The lambie is a personal favourite. A must try for anyone... Plenty of seating too. Bring the family!

C.

Very good food and not a long wait. Just one of the better cafe places in Rotorua.

S.

Awesome place Has a rather small menu but makes up for that with a high quality product and surroundings Its really difficult to bet a hands on owner Their attention to detail is always exceptional Its a bakery so its mostly a menu high in bread products Its just a great atmosphere with some excellent staff Parking is a little challenging given how popular it is But well worth a visit

E.

Food was yum. Unfortunately the coffee was the worst I've had in a long time. Extremely weak and the milk (which was nicely textured) tasted terrible. What a shame.

C.

Fantastic! Feels like Europe.

M.

Bloody amazing food in a spacious friendly environment. These guys make the best lunches in Vegas

E.

Tried Croissant, cibatta, short dog and brownie, they are delicious, moreover the coffee are great! Staffs are very kind. Definitely worth to come!

i.

Very nice hidden place and very popular. Nice selection of sandwiches.

V.

Great long black. And can confirm, the Nussgipfel is really yummy. The small Brezel looked very tasty as well, though a bit on the pricey side I thought.

L.

Lived up to the hype! Great sandwiches, service was nice, need to return for a cronut...

M.

Yummy food. The place is amazing to have breakfast and enjoy a coffee.

T.

YUM!!! YUM YUM YUM. Tried streusel for the 1st time, I loved it and wish I could have more. Their Go-nuts are also delicious, not too greasy like other cronuts or gonuts whatever you like to call it. 😅 Everything is just spot on!! Also got a raisin and walnut loaf to go, 😋😋😋. I will 100% go back to get more yummy stuff when I visit rotorua next time.

M.

We always enjoy our weekly visits here. Great food & coffee, friendly staff, great atmosphere.

R.

Lovely fresh food. We tried the sandwiches as well as the cakes and weren't disappointed. Worth driving out to their location.

L.

This place is worth every star, amazing coffee, sublime food and great atmosphere. It's location is off the beaten track but worth the visit.

J.

What a hidden gem, this ace is tucked away, funky, full of people who have come from around the countryside for the deliciousness within. So so good. Get more than you were expecting, you'll thank me later.

T.

Atlas coffee, excellent and smooth, and always made perfect. Great seating areas & pastry options!

D.

A rare find, tucked away in an unexpected place. Awesome vibe, lovely people, really good food. Possibly the best “sanga” I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the Lammie.

R.

Delicious ciabatta sandwichs

M.

Plenty of good European bread options with high quality. If you care about your bread and you’re in Rotorua, Cibatta should be on your list;)

L.

A well kept secret in hidden in an industrial area of Rotorua! Tasty food in a well presented setting. Good selection with plenty of seating. Thoroughly recommend!

M.

great coffee. Great food. Funky place. Would never find it but worth a visit.

T.

If you are first time to ciabatta cafe Must try the long dog for starter I ordered long dog , long black and chocolate gonut for my dessert. My next visit would be the sandwiches. "The Long dog" Delicious bread !! Good service , lovely staffs and good vibes , Please drop off North Island Rotorua Ciabattabakery , give yourself a chance to try best cafe in New Zealand.

B.

Oh my god, had a hamie and it's the best sandwich I have ever eaten, I am defo going back for more

w.

Wonderful place to dine in for brunch or lunch very delicious food

A.

Unexpected find in this part of Rotorua. Cozy place and friendly staff. Loved how they did a creative job with the New Zealand map (won't tell you here, it's for you to find out!)

S.

Fantastic hidden gem, the best baked goods you'll find in rotorua, and an awesome venue, including live jazz.

S.

You must visit this place if you want the best darn sandwich you have ever tried. Absolutely stunning, customer service is A+ and their pastries are Devine.

D.

Awesome food, and stuff. I was blown away by the taste of my Lammie (lamb on a Ciabatta) and the awesome mini doughnut with vanilla filling! Go and visit this place!

A.

Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Food, coffe and service are great. It is in an industrial area, but it just makes the place a perfect find.

L.

Incredible food and the cronuts are to die for!

C.

Really nice food, good environment, awesome place

A.

This is an amazing place to get some coffee and a light snack. their artisian breads are amazing. do try the bannoffee i.e the banana toffee coffee. their savoury items are good.

L.

Delicious food at affordable prices, friendly staff and quirky location. Highly recommend this eatery and we will be back.

C.

Awesome breakfast and the best coffee

M.

Very yummy food and a good atmosphere. It's not on the way to anything for me but I still make the effort to come here for the baked goods, mmm

J.

Great coffee and lots of tasty treats and food... Lots of space for big groups and even an indoor dog friendly area... Love it.

R.

The brekky for breakfast is delicious. Bread flavour is among the best I've had in North America, Europe or Asia so far.

P.

its a great place... nice people.. nice ambience.. delicious bread... very well recommended

G.

Best Bakery / Patisserie in Town.. or NZ Maybe? Everything I have eaten from here thus far has been amazing. I look forward to trying more.

A.

Fantastic food and service. Very reasonably priced too. Highly, highly recommended. God bless you’ll abundantly 😊

P.

mm... delicious food and coffee! A must stop after a walk in the Redwoods or cycling at the bike park.

S.

Lovely place and have lived band on Saturday morning 10am to 12pm. Food is great and tasty.

M.

Delicious sandwiches, cronuts and coffee. The passionfruit cronut and cream in it was so tasty. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff

T.

Just stunning! Just gorgeous!

S.

Tucked away from main streets. Great food options & friendly staff. Worth a visit.

K.

Excellent place, excellent service!

H.

A great selection of filled rolls and cakes to tempt anyone's apatite. Only a small space but with friendly staff and great food.

R.

Excellent atmosphere lovely cheery staff very helpful Recommend to everyone

S.

Delicious sandwich . ..on fresh bread with fresh ingredients. ..lovely cafe with plenty of seating for small or large groups. .. highly recommended 😊😊

H.

The food, coffee, staff.....even the layout of the place is great. Definite recommendation.

P.

If you're a visitor to Rotorua don't be put off by the industrial neighbourhood. This place is super-cute inside and the breakfast sandwich is amazing.

L.

Very big portion and delicious

Y.

Good bakery..coffee is normal. Good space and good taste of bakery Recommand

L.

Everything here is the best. Coffee.... service. Food. A must visit. The sandwich (smokie) I had yesterday was, I reckon, the best sandwich in the world.

J.

Changed hands. Not a patch on what it was when the Austrian Baker owned it. Used to make fabulous florentines and great bread but now just like any other boring bakery

E.

The best sandwich I've ever had, hands down.

M.

Coffee (ristretto), ciabatta (lamb) and cronut (apple) were all superb.

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Little gem on the outskirts of the main centre. Busy with tourists and local businesses but prompt service with freshly made sandwiches. Highly recommended

M.

The best

B.

Lovely food. Nice relaxing place to sit and enjoy your coffee.

L.

Great food and coffee. Best bacon and egg sandwich I've ever had.

L.

Delicious sandwiches, cronuts and pretzels! Great for breakfast or lunch, bloody good coffee too

L.

Always love it there

s.

Nice place for breakfast. I had a really good coffee ☕

a.

We came here after reading the good rating in TripAdvisor. We ordered some muffin and scone with coffee. It is nothing special.

B.

Great food and coffee, and alway friendly

D.

Fantastic coffee and food, friendly staff and owners. Definitely recommend

T.

Wow such good food. You have to try it for sure

B.

Great place good service. Would have better without the chutney in the lammy Cronuts were very good

T.

Staff very kind, nice environment, delicious pastry etc. ..european kind of tastes :-)

K.

Seriously the best brekkie we had in New Zealand. Delicious breakfast and great coffee.

M.

What a secret surprise to find. Ordered a ciabata ham n cheese from memory and friends did the vegetation options. All loved it.

K.

Great food, great coffee, awesome friendly staff. Thanks guys.

B.

A must visit cafe for all lovers of quality baking products and good coffee. Staff are friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable about all the excellent products on display.

E.

Fantastic lunch. A little on the pricey side but absolutely worth it for the quality and portion size.

R.

The food we had was good, I don't know what the hype is about this place though. Maybe Rotorua is missing some decent cafe's.

s.

Good choice if you don't look for a big lunch.

V.

Well worth a visit, great coffee and cakes, always busy but real good a nd fast service 🎂😎

A.

This place is just amazing! Homemade sandwiches, excelent coffee and delicious bakery. You must try this place!

K.

A hidden gem! If you are into European bakery style food!

P.

What a little hidden gem! Get in here quick!

K.

Good food- something for everyone, fast service, and plenty of seating.

F.

Excellent service. Delicious food. Great coffee.

G.

Super yummy breakfast. Would definitely recommend the bacon and egg ciabatta

H.

Worth the drive, nice staff, nice food & nice environment. I will be back.

G.

Outstanding place, great food and atmosphere - I like the booths

E.

Incredible coffee, amazing pastries and such a kind owner. It’s a “coffee destination” in town, and for good reason.

D.

Yummy, soft and fresh ciabatta bread combined with bacon and egg. I wish they put a little more on the sandwich as it was a little bit "bready" proportion wise.

A.

L.O.V.E this hidden gem. The bread is crazy fresh and the food is alwats gooooood. Never dissapoints x Try the Lammie!! Shes a winner winner!!!

M.

Delicious food and nice coffee. Just love this place

D.

Such a pleasant place to visit. Such lovely food and delicious coffee.

B.

Great pastries, and pretzels. Friendly service. Can see why they're so we'll rated!

W.

Good friendly place to meet for a cuppcino Used the conference room was ok The aircon is work in progress friendly efficient service Cheer's fer that Wattie Newton

P.

Love it’s never let me down good coffee and good sandwiches every time I got :)

B.

Great coffee and amazing bakery items.

D.

Very very very good bread...in fact Trump's bakery of choice when in Rotorua...he loves to munch on a 'lammie' whilst saving the world

S.

Great service, delicious food and beautiful spacious dine in area.

L.

Hard to find place, but deserves a visit. I went with celiac wife and the gluten free food was great! Definitely recommended

S.

Lovely place for a breakfast or lunch. Owner is very friendly & all the staff are so welcoming & helpful!

B.

Always amazing, great coffee food and staff

D.

Food is amazing, coffee is amazing, service amazing. Highly recommended.

T.

Yummy food, but little bit expensive. Guess quality has it's price. I loved the pretzel!

Q.

Best bakery in Rotorua! Amazing pastries and bread. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

k.

Well worth a visit, good lunch food.

D.

great tasty food and coffee

D.

Great food, Great atmosphere, Great staff They've ticked all the boxes

G.

this place is a gem.. you've got to visit it. the food, The Bread, is really good.

E.

Best Cafe In Rotorua

M.

Good selection of sambos. I wish I had been in Rotorua longer so I could have tried more of them.

B.

Truly a hidden gem! Most delicious ciabatta..Will always visit when I'm in Rotorua!

E.

Stopped here for a quick pastry and cup of coffee. Fast service, cute cafe and delicious food.

M.

Great coffee and an amazing array of decadent goodness in the cabinet which is sure to tempt the sweet tooth

V.

My favourite place to get fresh bread (sourdough, multigrain and ciabatta); absolutely delish donuts and coffee!

E.

BEST coffee on holiday since leaving Melbourne. Great food too

W.

Always a happy experience in this lovely cafe, excellent dog friendly place and terrific staff always

g.

This was the nicest bakery I have ever been to excellence service and incredible atmosphere highly recommended

M.

Hidden gem! Coffee and ‘Brekkie’ was great. Plenty of seating and good service.

A.

Consistently great coffee and food, friendly staff, our new 'local'.

A.

This is our weekly get together on saterday morning up to 8 of us, one of the best time in the week. Food and coffee the best !!!!!!

a.

We are so lucky to have this cafe so close to home, I love bringing visitors here.

P.

Amazing sandwiches, very nice customer service! Very much recommended

Y.

Best Bakery in Rotorua.

L.

A little gem, nice feel about this place with their settings, baking is among the best

d.

Seriously delicious food, great coffee and great service.

A.

I feel like a sucker sharing this little secret but everything they make is outstanding. Please leave enough for us if you visit

D.

Great food that you can't find anywhere else. Awesome staff.

S.

I love this bakery, totally delicious. Just wish there was more parking!

J.

Amazing place. Hidden gem of a place with cakes and savouries to die for!

J.

Friendly staffs with quality 👌 food 😋. Looking forward to visit again.

J.

Great food, incredibly fresh coffe, delightful atmosphere. What else do you want?

S.

Amazing breads, great coffee and food as well as friendly service!

R.

The BEST donut I've ever had. Amazing staff.

T.

Great brekkie sandwich and awesome kiwi atmosphere. Bumped into an All Blacks star too :-)

K.

Omg the food here is amazing!! They also offer amazing catering

M.

Awesome little hidden cafe!

W.

Very trendy place, the staff are friendly and the food is delicious. 5 stars !

E.

Devine breads, doughnut/cronut thingys and coffees😁 — what a busy gem hide away place - will be back for sure 👍🏻👍🏻

T.

Great range of nice food and good coffees

G.

Very good and fast service too. It's off the beaton path but worth the effort to find it.

P.

Great food very nice flat whites.

C.

Great coffee, delicious fresh-baked pastries, pretzels, breads, and of course mouth-watering go-nuts.

M.

Excellent Cafe. Tasty Brekkie Sandwich. Solid selection of bakery. Ecco Friendly.

R.

Really enjoyed the food in this cafe. Must go place in Rotorua

B.

Delicious pastries and pretzels and excellent coffee. Well worth a visit.

V.

Very good cafe/ bakery, very good food baked in house good atmosphere I recommend this highly

M.

Quaint pastry type cafe with sweet treats and good coffee Set in the industrial area with limited parking

A.

Absolutely love this place!

C.

Amazing sandwiches and sweets, would definitely come back when back in NZ

T.

Great bakery and cafe with an exceptionally friendly owner who bakes the best pretzels in NZ!

A.

Food is fantastic highly recommended and coffee is great to

J.

Yummy food and coffee. Really friendly service. Will be back!

C.

Great coffee, incredible sandwiches. The Brekkie is a must try!!

K.

One of the best in Nz food excellent coffee very good

A.

Don't be put off by the location. Freshly made and yummy cakes.

A.

Cosy place, very good services. Nice foods.will come again!

B.

Delicious paleo hot chocolate! So nice to find a cafe with paleo options :)

j.

Awesome food and beverage

L.

Goulash soup very nice Mushroom soup usually nice but was bland and had no mushroom flavor disappointed

M.

Excellent

c.

Love the smokkie (smoked salmon sandwich) and the ham and cheese pretzel!

K.

Awesome food and coffee and dog friendly

T.

Great selection of sandwiches. Love them

S.

Finally, a dog friendly Cafe..nice food, good coffee , hidden secret of Rotorua

P.

If you're a visitor to Rotorua don't be put off by the industrial neighbourhood. This place is super-cute inside and the breakfast sandwich is amazing.

D.

Great food that you can't find anywhere else. Awesome staff.

C.

Great coffee, incredible sandwiches. The Brekkie is a must try!!

d.

Seriously delicious food, great coffee and great service.

E.

Fantastic lunch. A little on the pricey side but absolutely worth it for the quality and portion size.

A.

Cosy place, very good services. Nice foods.will come again!

C.

Amazing sandwiches and sweets, would definitely come back when back in NZ

D.

Very tasty sandwiches and bakery

T.

Yummy food, but little bit expensive. Guess quality has it's price. I loved the pretzel!

M.

Very yummy food and a good atmosphere. It's not on the way to anything for me but I still make the effort to come here for the baked goods, mmm

D.

Awesome place very popular great food

A.

Excellent baked goods. Their 'hammie' sandwich is delicious.

A.

It is our weekly get together with friends and it is the best place in town.

D.

Friendly staff, delicious sandwiches, good coffee, and tasty pastries.

K.

The best pretzels I've found in New Zealand and yummy croissants.

K.

Great coffee and food

J.

Best sandwiches. Full stop.

L.

Omg love this place remotish but quaint and excellent service

A.

Wow... Unique and excellent taste.

T.

Good coffee! Delicious ciabatta sandwiches!

Z.

Great food, and good price!

K.

Great coffee and a cronut fix,the perfect morning tea

M.

Lovely and cosy

S.

Super delicious donuts n bread

F.

The Staff are great. The food even greater.

R.

Super cool espresso machine, sweet-as doppio, and amazing pastries.

Z.

This place is awesome. I will go back next time I'm Rotorua!!!

g.

Well priced & OUTSTANDING FOOD recommend this place to anyone.

N.

Definitely try a Lammie! The Banoffee coffee is also worth it.

H.

Rotorua's best kept secret.

Z.

Very enjoyable place to eat and relax food great

R.

Great service and fantastic food, highly recommend.

A.

Fresh food always deliciously cooked and awesome coffees!

D.

Awesome place awesome food, love it

A.

Warm and hearty feels. Great food and coffee.

J.

Great food. Well worth the stop.

D.

Food and coffee was superb also the service

m.

Great service from val excellent food

Y.

Beautiful baking, friendly personable staff, charming quirky cafe

M.

Food is great. Homely and warm setup

K.

Great pastries.

A.

Very good food. Amazing gonuts!

L.

Amazing pastries and coffee. We will be back!

A.

Always amazing service and great food

B.

Fabulous and one of Rotorua's great secret eating places

S.

Great bread and food. Yum! Must go!

T.

Great food,coffee and atmosphere

A.

Great food cheap and delicious.

D.

Excellent food and coffee.

J.

Love the service and good. Everything was great.

O.

Love their food there

G.

Great Cafe. Great Coffee

B.

Great food, nice and warm in the cafe.

P.

Perfect in every way, my go to place where you are never disappointed.

J.

Limited selection of food. Nice decor

G.

a place of experience.. a must when you visit Rotorua..highly recommend

M.

Excellent place for lunch.

S.

Simply the best in Rotorua, always stop in here when driving through

V.

Fantastic fresh and great service.

b.

Best bakery in rotorua with awesome coffee and Cafe atmosphere

T.

Always the best I have tasted baking. Tess.😊 Nesdale.

C.

Just out of the city. Great coffee and pastries.

C.

Lovely atmosphere and lovely food.

4.

Gonuts!! Tests so nice!!

L.

Beautiful kai, lovely staff, nice setting

d.

Amazing place great service and exceptional food

R.

Great food, great people, great atmosphere!

R.

Fast and friendly service.Good quality food

J.

Delicious pastries and coffee. Friendly staff

A.

Amazing ciabata bread!!

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