This is the best cafe on the street of Howick. There is a reason it is always busy. Father Ted is running a fine operation with great coffee, service and food. The staff are very warm and it is a great place to be on a Saturday or Sunday morning for your weekend brunch/coffee. Likewise, there have been many afternoons where plans have been made to pop in for a beer but I tend to find myself there until late in the night tucking into either the famous battered fish, huge pizzas or beef burgers. The antique atmosphere and bright lights make you feel as if you are in the comfort of your own living room. Always a welcoming place to be in.
Great atmosphere, super friendly staff..... This place serves up the best fries around!!!
Service was Gd and all the food was scrummy. Thanks Apothecary for a great night
Came around 9am on Saturday, a good amount of people were already seated.
Ordered the crepes and big breakfast. Service was a bit brisk but polite.
Crepes were nice, but not the most substantial. Big breakfast was tasty as well, the highlight being the bratwurst sausage.
• Forgot to take a photo however have just arrived home after a lovely lunch here. First time visiting and definitely not the last. Ordered the Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad, as well as the Prime Cheeseburger GF. Both very tasty and really good portions. Wanting to try the breakfast menu next.
• The ambience is really cool too. The taxidermy art, layout of the bar and different decor is all very different yet unique.
• Shout out to the person who served my partner and I. Came back several times to inform my hangry self about the food in which contained gluten - noticed your patience.
Overall, really enjoyed my experience here.
Such a cute cafe place. Perfect for a meal with your friends! Food was good and came fast 💨 but our drinks (ordered coffees) took 15 mins to come. Worth it though because the coffee tasted so good!
The pasta of the day was amazing!! It was packed with bacon and mushroom. We got our food pretty fast but it wasn't too busy so I guess you'd hope that would be the case! Sometimes it takes a while to be noticed by staff but other than that I always enjoy coming here for a meal.
It looks like a normal restaurant from the outside but the inside is a whole different story. The first thing I notice after entering was the giant moose head on the wall. After sitting down you notice that little cupboard all contain interesting items reminiscent of an old-style pharmacy.
The menu is a bit different from standard cafes, with a slight Asian twist to some items. They also have the super shakes available as well, the menu on a blackboard on the wall. The food is alright. Portions are decent. I didn't particularly like the flavour of the pork belly as it was a bit to bitter. The school prawns were good. The chocolate super shake was also really good, although they added so much candy toppings that it lasted a few days after.
It did get hard to get the attention of the servers though after ordering.
The Apothecary is a fabulous spot for brunch with a great selection to complement those with a sweet tooth or to find a savoury meal. The meals are fairly priced with vibrant looking dishes. The food was delivered within a reasonable time and the staff are friendly and great to chat with. Would definitely recommend to check this place out for brunch when you catch yourself in the Howick area.
This is one of my go-to places for a cute brunch date or a coffee with a friend. The Apothecary serves top notch coffee and have great pastries and bites to complement it. My favourite is their almond croissant! The place has a vintage yet lively touch to it and the staff are all friendly! The food is reasonably priced, but if I were to be picky I’d say I expected the serving size to be slightly larger. Would definitely recommend!
Have been here three times in recent months, two of which great visits with amazing food and service. Other time not so much, order was incorrect and was overcharged, ciabatta was stale and hashbrowns missing. Was in a rush so unfortunately couldn’t mention the issues to the manager, however I am sure he would’ve been helpful as he has been other times.
If you are a coffee aficionado then a trip to the Apothecary is a must! After sampling coffee from all over Auckland, this place is definitely one of my favourites. Their menu & cabinet food is always fresh and delicious & the ambience is great with plenty of space between tables. Love the wine selection too. I will happily become a regular at this establishment!
Lovely place, great coffee, great food, great staff. Definitely one to return to when in Howick. May not look entirely “family” but it certainly caters very well for kids, loved that they have both sparkling or still water free, self service!
Roger “Lazardo66” Kimiangatau
+5
The Asylum is on the move in Howick on Wednesday for #fastfoodfriday as Friday we have famz coming. The Apothecary Licensed Eatery in Howick was the choice tonight as it's Rib night (normally $32 Wed night $22). Everyone had ribs. Only 2 finished 🤣. Outstanding ribs which were generously portioned. Cheese bread looked like 🍕👍. Sides were Mac and cheese tasty. Pan dried scallops cooked just right tender and juicy. Crispy fried calamari with a sweet sauced salad (think I tasted pomegranate). Dessert had by 3. Passionfruit Cheesecake had a thick gelatinous topping which I'm not used to and as for taste, well there was nothing left on the plate 🤣. Creme Brulee tasted tested by T was judged as really good (really good translates to outstanding) 😆. Finished with cappuccinos and mocha and flat white. This could be the first 5/5 for Fastfood Friday Foodie Bumz Big Upz to The Apothecary💯 and big shout to Abby our hostess with the mostest 👍🤙. Nice job Abz. 🍽 🤙🤙💯😁😁. Oh yeah the moose is called Murray 🤣🤣
Great restaurant with plenty of seating, good atmosphere and service. Food and coffee was excellent, highly recommended
Had a quick bite last Saturday. Food was amazing, great atmosphere, awesome service. Can't wait to come back on the next Saturday to try more food!!!🤩
This is our 2nd visit. Our first visit we brought our big family for Father's Day (us + 6 kids) and they took great care of us.
Absolutely love the Eggs Benedict (I picked 🥓).
Loved it so much my wife and I snuck out this morning so I could have it again!
Nice atmosphere and awesome decor inside with the massive Moose head. We attended a private function where it was booked out and had a great night. There are plenty of options on the Food menu and we ordered the Platter for Two to share. Great service
I ordered the scrambled eggs and mushrooms on Ciabatta. Highly recommended! No wonder I always return!
Popped in one morning for a coffee and scone. Coffee was perfectly strong & hot. Cheese scone was crusty on the outside and warm and fluffy inside. Very tasty with the addition of onion and rocket. Served with 2 portions of butter which is generous in these times. Lovely relaxed ambience, friendly staff. A unique & popular eatery in Howick. Keen to return for lunch or for one of their special dinner nights.
Wifey booked online through Google, all worked well. So happened to be here on the same day Howick was hosting a Hot Rod show in the main street (which was closed to traffic) so was quite busy.
Food was great and despite being busy came out in good time. Wife and I had burgers while friend had a big breakfast.
Toilets on premises and were nice and clean. Hand dryer was a bit weak but otherwise bathroom had soap, was clean and a good size.
Overall rating 88/100
A fantastic dining experience at this unique cafe in the heart of Howick.
Unexpectedly, a simple order of toast with eggs delivered a world class menu item, and the standout was surely the jalapeño relish. I am not local to NZ and have tried to recreate it as best as I can but have failed.
This stuff is extremely tasty and I will revisit for sure when back in NZ.
Coffee quality is also top notch, the best I had in my 3 day stay in AKL.
I don't like to look for criticism for the sake of it but when you find a place that gets so much right the tendency is to look for cracks. With Apothecary I simply dont see any. We went for breakfast this morning and I had the Big Breakfast. It arrived stupidly fast, piping hot and beautifully presented. The scrambled eggs are done American style and they were creamy and the perfect silky texture. The sausage is that rarity these days- a real, butcher styled sausage and utterly delicious. The bacon is equally impressive- thick cut and incredible. Add in sourdough toast, sweet red tomatoes, a crispy rosti, simple but perfect mushrooms and a very tasty relish this is easily one of the best breakfasts I've tried. No surprises that the coffee is also great. Best of all though- the service is amazing- friendly and attentive without being remotely intrusive. Five stars all the way and totally worth the 40 minute drive from where I live.
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