Cafe at Book-ish Menu

Welcome to Cafe at Book-ish, a delightful gem nestled within the beloved bookshop in Crickhowell. This charming cafe seamlessly combines the love of literature with a thoughtfully curated menu that excites the palate.

The breakfast offerings are exquisite, featuring dishes like Shakshuka, where poached eggs bathe in a spicy tomato sauce, and the fragrant Cilbir with its Turkish flair. For a comforting midday bite, the melts are a must-try. The 3 Cheese Tuna Melt is particularly noteworthy, blending rich tuna with mozzarella, cheddar, and goat cheese on warm focaccia. Meanwhile, the calzones, lovingly prepared by Italian baker Dom Scarpetta, promise a taste of the Mediterranean.

Locals rave about the ambiance, friendly service, and the chance to savor good food while browsing books. Whether you're diving into a novel or enjoying a cup of the best coffee in Crickhowell, Cafe at Book-ish invites you to indulge in a culinary escape.

Breakfast

• Shakshuka

  egg poached in spicy tomato & pepper sauce, served with flatbread and yogurt

  £11.00

• Cilbir

  traditional Turkish poached egg on a chill & paprika spiced yoghurt, served with flat bread

  £10.00

• Poached Eggs

  two free range poached eggs on buttered and toasted focaccia or sourdough

  £8.00

• Poached Eggs and Avocado

  two free range poached eggs, avocado and herb salad on buttered and toasted focaccia or sourdough

  £10.00

• Avocado on Toast

  avocado and herb salad, on buttered an d toasted focaccia or sourdough

  £7.00

• Cashell's Bacon Sandwhich

  Smoked streaky bacon, on focaccia or sourdough

  £7.00

• Fruit Pancake Stack

  Pancake stack with berries & yoghurt

  £8.00

• Bacon Pancake Stack

  Pancake stack with crispy bacon & maple syrup

  £9.00

• Croissant (Angel Bakery)

  £4.50

• Pain au Chocolat (Angel Bakery)

  £5.00

• Pain au Raisin (Angel Bakery)

  £6.00

Melts

• Sweet Chilli Chicken

  Shredded chicken with spring onion, and coriander

  £12.00

• 3 Cheese Tuna Melt

  rich tuna salad and 3 cheese gratin (mozzarella, cheddar, goat's cheese) on focaccia

  £10.00

• Kimchi Melt

  spicy white cabbage and carrot kimchi topped with cheese gratin served on focaccia

  £9.00

• Roasted Veg Melt

  aubergine, courgette, onion, peppers, garlic and tomatoes

  £10.00

Book-ish Bowls

• Masoor Dhal

  Split red lentil, tomatoes, coconut and coriander served with yogurt and flatbread

  £10.00

• Escalivada

  oven roasted dish of aubergine, courgette, onion, peppers, garlic and tomatoes served with toasted focaccia

  £11.00

• Soup of the Day

  Homemade soup of the day served with focaccia

  £8.00

Salad

• Caprese Salad

  Classic Italian salad of mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar

  £9.00

Sharing Platter

• Orektika

  Mediterranean sharing platter with houmous, olives, sun blushed tomatoes, grilled artichokes, capers and dolmades served with ciabatta

  £15.00

Calzone (Served with a Mediterranean salad)

• Mediterranean veg and Mozzarella

  Produced locally by Italian baker Dom Scarpetta

  £11.50

• Ham, Salami & Mozzarella

  Produced locally by Italian baker Dom Scarpetta

  £11.50

• Caramelised Onion, Feta & Mozzarella

  Produced locally by Italian baker Dom Scarpetta

  £11.50