This is a very useful spot to know. my wife and I have stopped here a number of times for food, drink. We have found the place pleasant, clean and the staff welcoming. The food we have had has been tasty and the portions appropriately sized for our appetites. I recall a very pleasant creamy mushrooms and bacon. For my taste the coffee is good. Worth braking your journey here, especially given the lack of quality places on this route.
Having passed this many times we had occasion to drop in for a coffee today.
Couldn't help it - we stayed for lunch!!
The staff were very welcoming, helpful and accommodating. Young Italian lady on the counter, young Argentinian (new) Barista.
The food was delicious, Coffee great, the decor fresh and thoughtful, and from the expression of (the obviously) regulars it has a well deserved following.
We wont pass without dropping in again!
Thanks to Evelyn(?) and Chris(?) and all at Licorice - you made our day even better!!
We have stopped here before, but recently we called in slightly after the lunch rush, there was not much selection in the cabinet and the person who served us only pushed a menu for meals at us, we were not looking for a full meal, so we left. We were just about to drive off when we were approached by the owner, a very pleasant woman asking if we would tell us why we left, we explained and she asked if we had been offered to make us anything else. She talked us into coming back inside, where we ended up with being made great vegetarian sandwiches, for my husband and I and a asparagus, feta and beetroot salad for my sister in law.
The food was very good, the service great and we had our faith re-instated and would not hesitate to go back again.
Ask and ye shall receive, it seems, top marks to an owner that takes the initative to see if they can improve - it worked and we would recommend this place to others.
We had the best coffee I've had in a long time here and it was served so promptly. Our brunch was as good if not better than any cafe we have been to and they catered to kids so thoughtfully, it was no problem to make them a "not on the menu" bacon and toast dish which they did not charge much for. Coffee was so good we ordered another. The roaring fire was so welcome after a few days skiing. Thanks Licorice for a memorable brunch stop on our recent holiday.
Popped in yesterday for take out lunch food driving through. Have been to this cafe previously and it was good so trusted it see me right this time. And they didn't let me down. I got a chicken and vegetable filo with a beautiful chutney sauce. Delicious and filling. Also my flat white was excellent! The girl behind the counter who served me was new, but was super lovely and friendly, as was the young man who helped her at the till. Good staff, food and coffee. I recommend you stop in and partake
Licorice is the kind of Cafe that makes you want to move to a place. We recently holidayed in Motuoapa over the Christmas break and were very pleased to discover such a fantastic wee cafe just around the corner. I had a coffee there each morning and was well pleased with the near perfect cups that were presented to me each time. Even when they were run off their feet the coffee was amazing. We had breakfast and the eggs benedict were delicious - clearly using high quality ingredients that were bouncing with flavour. I can't wait for my next trip up to Taupo so I can stop in at Licorice on the way.
Stopped in here for brunch and with my husband, got fast efficient service and one of the best Eggs Benedict's I have ever had, will return next time I am passing through.
Love this cafe - fantastic coffee, slices are just devine, pies are up there with the best I've ever had, and everything I've ever had from the cabinet was lovely
Consider the coffee one of the best in the country, far better then Australian and American coffee. Always consistently good. Had scrambled eggs and bacon last Saturday and certainly found nothing to complain about. Would strongly recommend this cafe to anyone.
I am the owner of Licorice Cafe and wish to respond to the review of Kate Mora.Kate and partner came into our cafe and ordered two meals one of which was scrambled eggs and bacon.Once seated adjacent to the Coffee machine Kate Kate proceeded to look through the business cards which support regular local business people.Kate asked the criteria for having the cards displayed and to be unhappy with my reply.It was after that that she complained about her scrambled eggs,suggesting we use inferior methods when in fact we use fresh eggs and cream.The menu clearly states eggs and bacon from $12.50 and $1.00 EXTRA is charged for scrambled simply because of cream.While still seated a lady came to me and said that would be the best scrambled eggs ive ever had and Kate heard that comment.Her critque of our eggs was inaccurate and ill informed and based on the business card discussion.
Greeted with great, friendly staff. Food was awesome, good coffee. Nice spot outdoors. Lovely experience. Was recommended by friends to visit, so happy we did. We will be back!! Thank you
Sarah-Marie R. Boerner Albertson
+4
Lovely spot off the highway. Very friendly service. Good food options and coffee drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mostly focused on brunch items. Dog and kid friendly.
What a great place to stop. The home made food is just to die for. Absolutely mouth-wateringly (is that even a word) delicious. The setting is picturesque, the coffee is great and the staff are wonderful - you're not just another customer.
Just cozy and nice spot to have a breakfast and go for a walk to the shore. Had amazing pancakes there !! 🤌🏻
A neat and clean cafe with friendly staff. A good selection for lunch with seats indoor and outdoor. There's a small grocery corner within the Cafe and the option of a kids menu. It was a good rest stop for lunch.
A lovely place to stop and have coffee and something to eat we had a scone. Liked the liquorice display, very tempting.
Went here for lunch. I orded a bacon and cheese toasted sandwich which was good. I also orded a bowl of fries which was also nice and a very good portion. Prices here are resonable and the staff are friendly.
Great place and nice food, will be great if they would have omelette for breakfast and please consider swaps in breakfast such as mushroom for sausages. Near to holiday park
The absolute best coffee we have ever had! Nice and hot on a chilly morning... staff were welcoming and friendly and the breakfast was perfect... definitely will be coming here every time we pass through...
This is your quintessential roadside cafe. Non pretentious with really good coffee and quality food, provided with attentive service. Had a flat white and eggs and sausage. Really good!
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