I've heard good reviews about this new place called Books and Borders Cafe so I gave it a try. My first visit was short but sweet that it required another visit.
One thing I liked about the place is the ambiance. The colorful chairs give a friendly, vibrant, "happy place" vibe. It felt like it encouraged people to linger, to read and to talk. It was cool and comfortable enough.
Menu. The place offers BAD (breakfast all day) with a free serving of coffee. It is varied enough with it's wide selection of cakes and meals. Unlike the other book cafe, this menu is quite easy to read. It was clear enough to know what you should expect from your order. Unlike the other book cafe, when it says chocolate, it meant chocolate NOT cookies and cream.
The menu items are reasonably priced, IMHO. In thise two visits, I tried the salted hot cholate, a caramel bar and bacon and eggs. They all tasted good. I recommend the salted hot chocolate. It was thick and creamy and not too salty.
Capacity. The place can easily seat 50 persons, comfortably as you've seen above.
Parking. Like most establishments along Tomas Morato, parking is limited. The store-front lot can accommodate up to 3 vehicles. If you are early enough, you can occupy slots of nearby establishments. You can park along the side-streets, though security may be an issue.
Staff - The staff are very attentive. Water is refilled when needed. Book stands are provided even if you do not ask for it. Food is served promptly. I'd say they are very well-trained.
Books. They have a good selection of books that the customers are actually encouraged to read. They carry books on travel, romance, bios and auto-bios. There are also recipe books, coffee table books and children's books. Each table has a guide on how to go about the borrowing of books. In case you didn't finish the book, they can mark it for you for your next visit.
If this interests you enough, the nearest landmark is the 7-11 store along Tomas Morato. It is right beside it.
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