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    Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore
    Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore Reviews

    Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore

    Australian, Cake & Coffee

    Dishes priced around$27

    Reviews of Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore (27)

    Read what people think about Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.0/6

    27 reviews

    5.0/6

    27 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Pleasant
    Service:Great
    Value for money:Reasonable value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Pleasant
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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.a month ago · 59 reviews

    Peak cosy vibes. Good coffee, delicious breakfast, and being surrounded by books just makes the whole experience feel extra wholesome. Such a cute little spot.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.a month ago · 59 reviews

    Low-key obsessed with this place. Good coffee, good food and being surrounded by books just makes the whole experience feel a bit more special.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.a month ago · 59 reviews

    This place is dangerously good if you love books. Went in for breakfast and somehow ended up spending half the visit browsing the shelves

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.a month ago · 59 reviews

    The perfect excuse to put your phone away for an hour. Relaxed atmosphere, great coffee and plenty of interesting books to get distracted by.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Juliana C.a month ago · 235 reviews

    Loved being able to browse the books while waiting for my coffee. It has a unique charm that makes it feel different from the typical café experience.

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    "Good"
    4/6
    Juliana C.2 months ago · 235 reviews

    Being surrounded by books while having breakfast makes the experience feel special. The ricotta hotcakes were delicious and looked great in photos. Prices are a bit much though

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Juliana C.2 months ago · 235 reviews

    Always a good spot to meet up with friends or do some work. A bit pricey though.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.3 months ago · 59 reviews

    Such a cute spot for brunch + coffee. The vibe is super aesthetic with books everywhere, cozy lighting and heaps of little corners for photos. The food actually looks as good as the pics online

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.3 months ago · 59 reviews

    Food is light, brunch-style, simple but nicely done and good for coffee + snack moments. Prices are pretty standard for inner city café

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Natasha C.3 months ago · 59 reviews

    Perfect place to yap for hours, take content and pretend you’re in a romcom for a bit. Food is absolutely delish!!!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Juliana C.3 months ago · 235 reviews

    We had to wait to be seated even though we had a reservation, but once seated it all went smoothly. A bit pricey but I guess you pay the Paddington price tag.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Juliana C.3 months ago · 235 reviews

    Perfect spot to go by yourself or with a group, enjoy a nice cuppa and a book with your breakfast. they also offer working spaces, so a good call if it's your WFH day.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Juliana C.4 months ago · 235 reviews

    I tried the smashed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs and it was fresh and nicely done. Definitely a spot I’d come back to for a casual brunch. A bit pricey though.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Juliana C.4 months ago · 235 reviews

    The decor gives it a really cozy, slightly hidden vibe. The mushroom risotto was creamy and rich without feeling too heavy, great comfort food.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Juliana C.4 months ago · 235 reviews

    Service here makes a difference, super attentive without being over the top. The French toast was soft, slightly caramelised and really satisfying.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Juliana C.4 months ago · 235 reviews

    Loved the setting surrounded by bookshelves. The slow cooked beef cheek pappardelle was rich and comforting, and it’s the kind of place you can easily spend hours in.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Elias K.5 months ago · 1 review

    Great visit! Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely go again in the future.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mark B.7 months ago · 1 review

    Amazing seven spice chai tea. Excellent food. Friendly service. Cosy atmosphere

    "Good"
    4/6
    Nicola S.8 months ago · 1 review

    Nice little cafe. Seating a bit cramped. Toasted sandwich was OK but maybe serve with some sauce as a bit dry.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Barbara L.8 months ago · 1 review

    1) Pleasant staff. 2) I prebooked but no table was reserved. 3) They had run out of the dish I wanted. 4) As it was a hot day, the cellar was lovely and cool. 5) The food was tasty but nothing to write home about - poached eggs are supposed to be runny, not hard boiled.

    "Awful"
    1/6
    Alan and Sue M.9 months ago · 1 review

    Not very accessible friendly for wheelchairs or wheelie walkers actually.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anne H.10 months ago · 1 review

    Nice cafe to enjoy. A lot of books and delicious food.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Marianne J.10 months ago · 1 review

    A little disappointed if I'm honest. Crazy expensive, and I hoped to be inside with all the books, but that room downstairs had no one.

    "Awful"
    1/6
    Amy K.a year ago · 1 review

    They never reserved out table and the food wasn’t good. Got the Bircher and the fruit tasted like onion.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Claire B.a year ago · 1 review

    Excellent venue for book nerd; welcoming ambience;very laid back; no rush from management to move on even though we stayed for 3 hours; good food and great books; hit recommend.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rebecca C.a year ago · 1 review

    Lovely books make sure you go upstairs after your meal and check out downstairs too

    "Average"
    3/6
    Sue C.a year ago · 26 reviews

    The ambience was great but the food was just average. The seven spice chai was a bit weak and the bagel wasn't New York style.