Little Bamboo

110 Saint Johns Road, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand
+64 9 213 4574
$$$ Cafe
(76 Reviews)
Price Range $1–10

Little Bamboo sits on Saint Johns Road as a cozy, laid-back cafe that feels perfectly woven into the neighborhood rhythm. The spot draws a steady mix of locals who pop in for quality coffee, quick bites, and a friendly atmosphere where staff know your usual order — a distinct part of daily life here.

The coffee stands out, made from premium beans and served with a touch of care, often featuring latte art that hints at the baristas’ pride. The menu focuses on hearty, well-prepared toasted sandwiches and snacks like beef sandwiches and muffins that hit just the right balance between satisfying and simple. There’s also a notable soft spot for made-from-scratch treats like jalapeno pies, which add a bit of savory punch to the lineup.

Outdoor seating is available, making it a welcoming refuge on sunny mornings or relaxed afternoons when the neighborhood spills out onto the street. It’s a place where regulars tend to settle in with their favorite caramel or matcha lattes, enjoying easy conversations or a quiet moment before heading on with their day.

Dog owners will appreciate the small yet thoughtful gesture of snacks for their canine companions, highlighting the cafe’s community-minded vibe. Whether you’re after a quick caffeine fix, a casual meet-up spot, or a quiet nook to unwind and watch the world go by, Little Bamboo fits naturally into the casual weekend flow or weekday hustle of St Johns locals.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Seating
Table service
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

07:30 AM - 02:00 PM

76 Reviews
Libby Fletcher

25 Dec 2025

Really lovely cafe, so glad it’s our local and just around the corner. My husband highly rates their coffee and I loved their matcha!

Mike Ashley

24 Dec 2025

Excellent coffee, super friendly staff and the homemade beef and jalapeno pies are delish!!!!

Amelia G

19 Oct 2025

Love my regular caramel lattes from this cute little cafe with outdoor seating. Owner and staff are never without smiles, so so friendly. Thank you for always making your customers feel appreciated!

Sterling Arnet

15 Oct 2025

Coffee is hot and tasty! They use premium beans and the staff are really friendly. This is my new local!!! The girls always know your coffee order aswell! Sterling Arnet Kakapo Business Sales

v2Zel

12 Oct 2025

Nice little Cafe, the food was nicely toasted and the staff was really nice. They were really engaging, they also offered a free snack for the dogs for pet owners, the food was also really delicious and well balanced, would come again.

Hays McCarthy

06 Oct 2025

BEST PIES EVER! I had one of the new (new to me not sure how long they’ve done them) pies last week and went and got another today, meat is quality not fatty, amazing rich flavour, gorg pastry! And to top it off the ladies are always so lovely : )

Patricio Castellano

25 Sep 2025

Finally, a place that ticks all boxes in Meadowbank. Best coffee in the area by far. Great quality and consistency. Authentic French pastries and very friendly staff. Come here as much as I can.

Chong Looi

14 Sep 2025

Great coffee spot but the toasted beef sandwich I had today was superb and at $12.50 a fair price which doesn't happen much nowadays.

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