Herne Bay Bakery is pretty damn good. If I am ever out in Ponsonby I will always make a big effort to come here, no matter the time, because the food is truly, truly scrumptious. It's not the biggest store but there's enough variety, because no matter what you order, it's likely to be tasty. They've got a drinks fridge with the standard collection, and you can get sandwiches, fried chicken, cookies, cupcakes, cakes, rolls and all the sweet pastries a good bakery should have. The staff are always friendly and are quick to spark up a conversation, depending on how busy the store is. I've never seen it totally crowded but I guess it would depend on the time of day you go in. Anyway, next time you're in the area, make sure you pop into Herne Bay Bakery and pick something up, it's worth it! read more