Sadly, the best thing about this cafe is the location. Have eaten here several times with similar experiences, I only go back because my wife craves scones sometimes and it is close.
Today I ordered scrambled eggs on toast, wife ordered scones with jam and cream. All condiments (butter, jam and cream) came in those little individual plastic containers that you see in seedy hotels. I have no idea why they would do this - I assume it would be less expensive and cost very little extra time in the kitchen to buy big containers then serve them in little porcelain tubs like normal cafe. Instead they make it messy and annoying for patrons, and shift the presentation from cafe to truck stop.
Worse still, despite the absence of butter on my toast, the eggs are served underdone, lukewarm and effectively glued to the top of the bread. The bread is now soggy and unbuttered. I guess you could try to scrape it off and smear your truck stop butter on the flaccid remains?
Service at the door was good, at the table wasn't unpleasant but wasn't warm. Meals were served very quickly, though I'd happily wait longer for cooked eggs and buttered toast, then I could combine them at the table myself.
Recommendations for Cafe: Cook your food properly, ditch the plastic wrapped condiments, smile at the customers and don't worry if things take a little longer. You have a great location and a lot of potential.
Recommendations for patrons: Look in the window and see what other people are eating before you commit! read more
