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Let it Brew, the Beatles-themed cafe at 1 Queen Street, has been capturing the imagination and attention of Warkworth locals since it opened on June 24, 2019 – coincidentally, the same day that the Beatles performed in Auckland in 1964.
The uniqueness of this new cafe lies in its interior filled with collector’s items of Beatles photos, artworks, books and Beatles music in the background.
“These are personal collections of my father – a certified Beatles fan from his youth, who is even endearingly called Sir John by his friends back in the Philippines, because of his affinity with John Lennon,” managing chef Dino Isla says.
“The family wants to share the experience of reliving good memories with their customers while introducing the Beatles to a younger crowd.”
The café’s exterior wall features a mural depicting Abbey Road with the Fab Four conspicuously holding coffee cups.
Dino has had a wide experience in food preparation and kitchen work, having been involved in several cafes in Auckland.
At Let it Brew he personally prepares each item. In creating his menu, Dino says he wants to introduce a fusion of Filipino flair to local tastes.
He recently introduced the ensaymada scone, inspired by a popular Filipino breakfast and snack bread.
The scone is infused with cheese and topped with a slightly sweetened buttercream. It has a generous topping of cheese, delivering a surprisingly sweet and savoury taste.
Dino’s variations on eggs benedict has been receiving positive reviews along with his doughnut French toast, which customers often describe as “too beautiful to eat”.
He bakes his scones and muffins daily, and his date and orange scone is a must try.
