Books N Bricks Cafe — Restaurant in Howick

Belated review. Visited this place months ago when in town for business trip. The long black taste was spot on (barista was a young gal) and the ambience was nice, which brought me back for a second time when in town again. This time round was a total disappointment. The long black taste is awful and sour (barista was a guy). I ordered a scone but the Indian lady never asked if I wanted the scone warmed up etc because she was busy chatting with her friend. When a kiwi lady started to prep the food, she asked the Indian lady if the scone needs to be toasted, the Indian lady told her to ask me as she doesn’t know. The service level is really bad. Won’t patronize anymore...

Nestled in a beautiful location, Books n Bricks cafe in Auckland exudes a charming ambiance, but my breakfast experience left much to be desired. Opting for Eggs Benedict, I anticipated the delightful hollandaise sauce listed on the menu, yet to my dismay, an unpleasant mayonnaise-based sauce covered my dish, accompanied by undercooked eggs with runny whites and undersalted hash browns. The coffee was a saving grace, and the staff was friendly, but given the price, the lackluster breakfast left me dissatisfied to say the least. While the cafe's setting is lovely, I'd recommend sticking to drinks and simpler options like scrambled eggs until they improve their...

I loved my entire time here. It’s a small venue with big heart. As you walk in, there’s a ladder shelf with books for you to read, and beautiful tables to enjoy a coffee by the water. It’s on a corner so there is also a couple of tables outside. This cafe is popular with the locals and for good reason. Chef wasn’t in the day we went but we sampled a delicious tea cake and brownie along with our coffees. We chatted with the owners the entire time and were sad to leave. The decor is so tasteful and clean. Parking is available on the street, although the day we went, some was reserved for a film crew. Buses also regularly pass along the main road by the beach so...