A really solid cafe that has good coffee and a large selection of sandwiches and pastries in the counter. Great for brunches. It does get quite busy and loud with many tables filled with people talking business during the week. Service is good and the menu options are great. read more

Such a yummy brunch, be sure to get the granola such a cute vibe too would defo reccomend! read more

The Apothecary - Bars Near Me - Auckland, AUK

The only drawback of going here is that I instantly and unwillingly think of that episode of Friends when Jennifer Aniston tricks Phoebe into thinking that the 'Pottery Barn' coffee table she bought was really an antique apothecary table. Aside from that everything is brilliant about Apothecary. Perhaps the coolest part is that over the past year or so, the whole shop has morphed slowly from an antiques shop jammed full of incredibly beautiful stock, into a chic cafe and bar scrambled with remnants of antiques. Note the beautiful chandeliers, the bunting, the stag's head, the leather seats, the birdcages, the glassware, mirrors, and vintage toys...needless to say I really love the decoration, which actually doesn't even feel like decoration, it just feels like what this place is. Coffee and food? Oh yeah, they're excellent too. read more

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Sunday morning breakfast for 1. 830am - not too busy - by 9am filling up with lots of children. Had the mushrooms - very good, a side of bacon - more than anticipated, and 1 large mocha. $33 - a bit pricey for breakfast for 1. Relaxed atmosphere, lots of different seating options. Overall thought the menu options limited as well as the cabinet breakfast options. Rated it a 3 only - price too high, mushrooms delicious, coffee cold by the time I finished eating and wanted to finish off my meal with a few sips of coffee. Do not plan on returning as there are better value for money cafes available. read more

Growing up in Howick, I would often stare at the old antique shop that used to be where Apothecary is now and wonder why anyone would go in there. Dusty old crap was spread out onto the street for all to see how dusty, old, crap and overpriced it all was. This place still plays home to awesome antiques, but it's now one of the most innovative businesses Howick has to offer - Apothecary. When you think of Howick, you don't exactly think "cool", but that's exactly what this place is. Big comfy couches, a vintage-inspired coffee machine, taxidermied heads that watch over you while you eat - this place reminds me a lot of downtown bar Smith... and it's in Howick. Sometimes I'll walk around Apothecary and marvel that someone had the stones to open something like this in a place like Howick. Make sure you have enough time for a sit-down brunch and a Bach Espresso at Apothecary - everything this place touches turns to noms, which turns into happy belly pretty quickly. read more

The Apothecary - Bars Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Let's talk about the service and then the food. We live locally, have never been here but have heard good reports. We decided on a brunch on a Sunday recently. It was busy but the team had all of that under control and we didn't have long to wait for a truly amazing big breakfast and great beverages. We would recommend this very unique and retro venue for a visit. You will not be disappointed read more

I am madly in love with the decor of this cafe. Gorgeous vintage touches, a bit masculine and very classic. There are gorgeous old signs from an old pharmacy, and a beautiful apothecary wall, with pull out wooden drawers. I couldn't stop taking pictures while we were here because I was so in love with the decor. There was a beautiful cooler and shelving full of fresh salads, pastries, and the most delicious looking sausage rolls. They were pretty reasonably priced too ($5.50 a roll) and I was very tempted to buy one of pretty much everything. Alas it was a coffee run so the three of us ordered some flat whites to go. They served an espresso that my coffee-snob brother-in-law had never heard of before so naturally he had a million and one questions about it. The espresso tasted pretty good - a bit sulfury, and the milk was a bit too hot, but all in all the flat white was quite nice. It wasn't AS nice as one we had at Bucklands Espresso Lounge a few days earlier, but between the two I think we would probably pick this one for a nice date spot. On our way out Jordan saw a little cocktail lounge style room to the side. We peeked in and it reminded me of a gorgeous underground Gatsby-esque cocktail bar. That made me definitely want to go bak there as soon as possible, both for the sausage roll and a little cocktail. Definitely an adorable little addition to Howick Village read more

Came here on saturday afternoon for a glass of wine. Great vibe, music, feel very intimate and cozy with overall interior and lighting. Will come back for meal next time. Highly recommend for relax and chill afternoon. read more

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I came here with my sister, as we had some errands to run in Howick. From the get-go, the place looked amazing! Modern, funky interior and friendly looking staff (you know, the ones who actually smile at you when you walk past). We were just wanting to get a coffee, but then we noticed their cabinet food - not a lot of food, but it all looked delicious - so we decided to halve a chocolate brownie. Wow-ee was it good! They need to congratulate their baker, as my sister thought it was mouthwatering. I went to grab some water, and I got slightly confused as I couldn't see any clean glasses. Luckily, a worker saw me and came and asked if I needed help. Of course, as soon as he came over - I saw the clean glasses!! But, there was no water left, so the worker told me he'd come over with some. (P.S. They serve you sparkling water!) Overall, we had a pleasant time. We sat outside in the sun, on one set of their old antique chairs and had a lovely chat up. I look forward to going back one day and trying their some of their meals! read more

Breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning........we arrived and had the choice of tables as it was early. Good choices on the menu and my gluten intolerant partner also had a good choice. The big breakfast was far too tempting and delivered on its promise. The only downside was we ordered 2 OJs and only one came - when I made the waitress aware she asked me yo how and join the queue of 10 people ordering! Why should I do that when they made the mistake and my hot food was sat on the table!! Also it got very busy/noisy with families quickly...... Overall enjoyable and we will return. read more

I visited this lovely little cafe on the 7th of April for a quick lunch. It was a total disaster from start to finish. First they hard run out of ribs and pork belly so they recommended pulled pork sliders which I ordered as well as a chicken and feta salad and a bowl of hot chips. After forty minutes I enquire how far the food is away. The cafe was virtually empty. The chips came out a few minutes later and they where between cold and Luke warm and they had to go back. Then came out the salad which was completely devoid of any dressing or oil which I queried my wife began to eat it and mentioned the salad was just awful. They then returned with some oil and lemon juice. The worst one was the sliders when they came out the little bread rolls where completely in edible. They where stale and old and tasted like the worst gluten free bread I have ever eaten. We never saw the chips again. Eventually I called over the wait staff and they apologised and returned our money without questioned which was very good of them. Something went very wrong that day and I hope they sort it out quickly. read more

Been to this restaurant a lot over the years it has been around and always enjoyed it. Cool decor and good service. So today was a total let down, appears it is under new ownership and service went out the door with the previous owners, along with cooking skills. We had our two small dogs with us and so sat at a recently vacated table on the sidewalk, 3 waitresses walked past us, ignoring the empty coffee cup and water glasses left behind, they seemed not to notice us trying to get the table cleared and menus. Then we were told they couldn't take orders we had to line up inside, don't remember having to do this in the past! Then we ordered three breakfasts, one came 10 mins after the other two? The tomato side orders came cut in half, with the core still there, I do a better presentation when I make my wife breakfast and I'm no master chef. The bacon was too fatty, some was crispy some not? The waitress who did serve us was trying really hard although a little inexperienced, she kept apologising for the delays, the cold poached eggs and the lack of sauce, she even went to a nearby shop for more, although struck out. The new owners need to work out what they are doing or things will get quiet at that end of Howick. We certainly won't be rushing back, pity because we used to like it there. read more

Love this place! Get my coffee and muffin in the morning without fail! Weekend brunches are a must. Also great evening eating or just drinks at the bar. Friday night drinkies with a pizza could easily become a habit. Love the surroundings and great staff. So pleased they are just down the road. read more

We recently celebrated my mum's 90th birthday party here and it was a total success. Everyone was impressed with the venue, food and service. The staff, from moment of booking to the end of the evening were incredibly helpful, professional and delightful. read more

5/3/15 We had a table for four reserved for dinner on Thursday night. Staff were pleasant, the theme of the decor is interesting and different. However, in spite of the friendliness of the staff, the service was hopeless. Long wait for main course (at least 45 mins), which did come with an apology. Only three meals came, had to wait at least five mins for the fourth. Food was fine- pork tender, pasta dish tasty. The Tiramisu desserts were dreadful! (Again, three desserts came, long wait for the fourth one.) A couple of dry sponge fingers in the bottom of a small dish with a pile of vaguely coffee- flavoured custard dolloped over them, brimming to the top edge of the dish. No attempt to garnish. No flavour to speak of either! And $14! No enquiry as to how our dessert was, and no- one bothered to clear away our dishes. Finally had to ask for the bill, and pay at the counter. (Dirty dishes still sitting on the table.) They need to get their act together with better staff training and table service. read more