Ponsonby Central

Ponsonby Central Ponsonby Central brings you a fresh approach to the local food and retail scene. No visit is ever the same at Ponsonby Central.

Morning, noon & night you can enjoy a coffee, cocktails or a bite to eat at one of our cafes, bars and restaurants. You’ll find everything you need at Ponsonby Central.

28/05/2026

Lunch just got a whole lot better. 🍣
$15 takeaway sushi from Tokyo Club — because you deserve a good lunch and your wallet does too. Fresh, fast and ready to go.
See you at the counter. 😏
📍 Tokyo Club, Ponsonby Central
#$15Lunch TakeawayLunch Sushi Ponsonby

Ponsonby Central's Iconic Eats winners are here.🏆Four dishes. Four legends. All in one place.INCA — Spicy Tuna TostadaOl...
13/05/2026

Ponsonby Central's Iconic Eats winners are here.🏆
Four dishes. Four legends. All in one place.
INCA — Spicy Tuna Tostada
Olas Arepas — Arepa Pabellon
The Blue Breeze Inn — Bang Bang Chilli Chicken
Tinfeny's — Beef Lok Lak
Congratulations to our incredible winners — come in and taste what iconic really means.

📍 Ponsonby Central, 136 Ponsonby Rd

The best Mother's Day plans start here. 🌸The Ponsonby Mother's Day Market is on this Saturday 9th May — and we're going ...
07/05/2026

The best Mother's Day plans start here. 🌸
The Ponsonby Mother's Day Market is on this Saturday 9th May — and we're going all out. Ponsonby Road comes alive, and our back lane transforms into a vintage market you'll want to lose yourself in.
Bring Mum, and make a day of it.

03/05/2026

You: “This is cold.”
Also you: took 47 photos first.

23/04/2026

Good food doesn’t happen by accident. 🥞
Meet Emma and Marco — the duo who turned a love of crêpes into something seriously special. Their story is as layered as their menu, and we’re here for all of it.

📍 Ponsonby Central, 136 Ponsonby Rd

Your weekend plans, sorted. 🌿We're open all weekend and the lane is looking like this — come see for yourself. Our cafes...
23/04/2026

Your weekend plans, sorted. 🌿

We're open all weekend and the lane is looking like this — come see for yourself. Our cafes, restaurants and eateries are open at their normal times, and retail opens from 1pm Saturday.
See you soon. ☀️

📍 Ponsonby Central, 136 Ponsonby Rd

21/04/2026

$14 lunch bowls. You’re welcome.
Watda’s express lunch bowls are here to save your lunch break — and your wallet. Fresh, fast and only $14.
Find them at Ponsonby Central. See you at noon.

13/04/2026

We said coffee. We meant wine and crepes.

07/04/2026

Handmade hits different.


03/04/2026

We asked around… turns out everyone has a favourite at Ponsonby Central.

We are open all weekend.

Your Easter treat trail starts here 🍩🍫🍞We're open all weekend with some of the best bites and things to do this Easter. ...
27/03/2026

Your Easter treat trail starts here 🍩🍫🍞
We're open all weekend with some of the best bites and things to do this Easter.

Here's what we're most excited about 👇
🛍 - The Vintage Market on Saturday 4th April 10 am - 4 pm in the Sapphire Room and back lane
🍫 — Specialty Easter desserts
🍪 — Their iconic Hot Cross Bun Cookie
🍩 — Easter specialty donuts that are almost too beautiful to eat
🍞 x — Hot Cross Buns you won't find anywhere else

Open all Easter weekend. See you soon 🐣

18/03/2026

Clean beauty has come to Ponsonby Central. ✨
Aleph Beauty is here, bringing their considered approach to beauty straight to Ponsonby. Beautifully formulated products that let your skin do the talking.
Stop by and discover your new favourites. This is a pop-up, so make it a date. You know where to find us.

📍 Ponsonby Central, 136 Ponsonby Rd
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Vintage lovers, this one’s for you.Our Vintage Market with Riverside Reloved returns this Saturday with racks of vintage...
15/03/2026

Vintage lovers, this one’s for you.

Our Vintage Market with Riverside Reloved returns this Saturday with racks of vintage fashion, unique pieces and second-hand gems waiting to be discovered.

📍 Ponsonby Central
🗓 Saturday 21 March
⏰ 10am – 4pm

Grab a coffee, have a browse and see what treasures you find.

09/03/2026

Chop Chop didn’t just make the ramen.
They made the brisket first. 🍜🔥

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Friday called… it wants you at Bedford. 🍸️
05/03/2026

Friday called… it wants you at Bedford. 🍸️

02/03/2026

Behind every great bite is a story.

We sat down with Corra, the heart behind El Sizzling Chorizo, to talk about the meaning, inspiration, and passion that brought this concept to life.

From tradition to flame, every detail has purpose — and you can taste it. 🌶🔥

Soaking up the last of the summer sun in the lane ☀️ Long afternoons, good company, and nowhere else to be.
26/02/2026

Soaking up the last of the summer sun in the lane ☀️ Long afternoons, good company, and nowhere else to be.

16/02/2026

Ponsonby Road becomes a celebration of colour, pride and community 🌈

Join us for the Auckland Rainbow Parade, an all-ages event bringing together LGBTQIA+ communities and allies for an unforgettable night of bold floats, incredible costumes and live performances.

🎭 Pre-parade entertainment from 5:30pm
🌈 Parade begins 7:30pm
📍 From Three Lamps to Western Park
📅 Saturday 21 February

🍴✨ It’s time to choose your icons.⁠⁠Returning for its sixth year, Iconic Eats shines a spotlight on must-try dishes, and...
12/02/2026

🍴✨ It’s time to choose your icons.⁠
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Returning for its sixth year, Iconic Eats shines a spotlight on must-try dishes, and YOU help decide the Top 100.⁠
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We’ve got some serious contenders in the mix 👀⁠
Love it? Nominate it! From cult favourites to can’t-miss classics, our venues are serving up the goods.⁠
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Now it’s your turn — show your love and nominate your favourite dishes from Ponsonby Central ❤️⁠
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👇 Nominate via the link in bio.⁠
Let’s get our eats into the Top 100!⁠
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INCA - Prawn Taco⁠
Watda - The Big Katsu⁠
El Sizzling Chorizo - Scotch Fillet⁠
The Hidden Village - Beef Brisket Kare-Kare⁠
Tokyo Club - Bento Box⁠
Chao - Hanoi Buncha⁠
Olas - Arepa Pabellon ⁠
Tinfeny's - Tin's Beef Lok Lak

26/01/2026

Vintage Market | Saturday 31 January 💘

We’re back for 2026, hosted by Riverside Reloved at Ponsonby Central.

🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 Sapphire Room & back lane

Come wander, hunt for gems and find something special.

21/01/2026

Korean sets the Watda way.

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136 Ponsonby Road
Auckland
1011

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 12am
Saturday 7am - 12am
Sunday 7am - 11pm

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