You know those cafes you walk past and go "No probley not that great". This is one of those. However you will be rewarded with great food and coffee if you give it a chance. I popped in for breakfast before work today. The flat white was very good. Prompt, hot, and lovely.
The bagel was perfectly toasted with a good amount of a avocado and tomato slices. Both of which were fresh and tasty, and at just the right stage of ripeness. I will be back for sure.
I will say however that it could do with a makeover and more things in the cabinet for people popping in early to get something to take for lunch to eat later at work.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Don't judge a book by its cover. Lombardi's is not the most exciting looking cafe and the name is a tad confusing (it's not Italian), but the food was extremely tasty! Grab a table outside and take in the views of the open fields.
FOOD: I decided to go for the $10 lunch special and had the bacon and egg tart and a coffee. The tart was served with a side salad and topped with a creamy sauce. It was absolutely delicious... The tart was had a lovely smooth, creamy taste which complimented the saltiness of the bacon. Would totally have this again!
COFFEE: strong and very smooth. Just how I like it.
SERVICE: polite and quick to serve.
Even though the cafe lacked ambience or a definitive vibe, the food more than made up for it. If more thought is put into styling the cafe (ditch the name please!) then this could be a place worth venturing out to.
Reading some of the other comments I'm a little embarrassed for this cute little cafe! I found the staff really pleasant and enjoyable to be served by and have always enjoyed the meals that I have when I go there! My only recommendation would be to drop the prices a little as they are on the high side and I would expect to pay that price in Ponsonby or the viaduct
Just had a big breakfast at Lombardis whenuapai, it was great, will be back. Service was great, coffee was great too.
I always come in with my parents, and always order the garlic herb hash - it has to be the best thing on the menu! The cakes in the cabinet always look absolutely beautiful, not that I ever have any room to eat anything more, and the waitresses are lovely, and are always up for a chat with mum and I.
Popped in for a late lunch last week - got served a pie and a chicken thingy, both very nice: and the coffee was one of the better variety too. Got served by Bronny: now THERE's a girl who really knows her muffins. Overall impression - very good, but a bit too pricey for the quality: there's no excuse for charging $16 for a BLT. Will I return? Probably, but probably not before I've paid off the mortgage.
What a wonderful find! I travel through Whenuapai quite a lot and had always thought it a culinary desert but this place changes all that. Lovely fresh food, wicked desserts, excellent staff. Only downside is that the road outside can be a bit noisy as drivers ignore the speed limit. We decided that this would be one of our regular lunch spots.
I am running past this place on a regular basis and discovered today that they are now open on a Saturday and Sunday. After my 18km run I've decided that it is time to check out this place and it was worth it. Lombardi's is serving Altura Coffee with a smile, very tasty food and other yummy treats.
On the main street, plenty of lanes all having the different types of petrol and diesel. They can remove the bar on not filling up without going inside is good. Updated the interior also, donuts and good selection of pies and sandwiches. Car wash on site also
So yesterday after a long day I drop in to buy 2ltrs of milk and two coffees from my local station. The nice lady offered me a cup holder which was great, I proceed to leave getting to almost the door the milk slips I grab at it throwing the coffee and the milk spliting in the entrance way what a mess. Both the manager of the day and the lady were so good I offered to clean up and pay to get again they said accidents happen and replaced my goods and wouldnt let me help.
It is so refreshing to find people in the service industry that put you first, I am a local I want to thank them and say it doesn't go unnoticed .
You just got a very loyal customer and thanks again for your excellent customer service.
Very good price they do petrol most times better than others. good service good BP overall well done
The petrol was super smelly. Diesel, not as much.
Above and beyond customer service, the station is always clean and tidy (inside & out).
The coffees are on point every time, and the pies won’t disappoint you either.
The few times i’ve visited during peak hours the staff do a great job of keeping your wait times as short as possible.
My favourite fuel stop.
At 4.30pm today I was served by the most wonderful young man. What an amazing asset to BP. He was polite helpful and just all round awesome. Thank you for making my day brighter. Bless you 🌻
Had some coffee yesterday. Awesome coffee guy made exactly like what I asked.
Dee Brown Keltic Radio
+5
Wow! Well done BP you have the best employee ever! I'm talking about Naomi! I know Naom from BP Whangaparaoa where she was bubbly, friendly, always either singing or smiling. She is a hard and a fast worker! I like my coffee but I just don't order a regular coffee, she nailed it every time. When I would walk in, she would be so welcoming and would nod to the coffee machine and if I gave her the nod, she began making it for me. Customer excellence at its best! I have traveled the world and I can honestly said she is 5 star. However, she just vanished.... I hoped that maybe she had become a manager of another store and that would have been what I would have loved for her ( even though I missed her) But....last night we stopped in Whenuapai. To our delight she was there, same friendly, welcoming and wonderful person she is. Not only that, she remembered my coffee!!!! Top marks, I hope you all know how great she is! Thank you Naomi.
Standard range of fuels at slightly better than average prices.
Clean tidy forecourt with water available, screen wash buckets at each lane of pumps.
Easy ingress and ample off-street parking to do a little shopping - for munchies, other stuff, or to rest a while,
Well presented pleasant helpful staff.
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