Can there be any two more depressing words than "industrial estate?" Conjuring images of call centres, roundabouts and David Brent, I doubt anyone has ever had an inspiring career stuck in one of these cesspits of mediocrity.
I spent a few months at the Hillington one last year working in a very dull receptionist job. I think the only thing that stopped me searching for a noose to hang myself just for something to do, was the reminder that I would be visiting Bocadillo's at lunchtime.
Bocadillo is a coffee house situated between a greasy spoon, a Greggs and a rather grim Somerfield in the heart of the estate. There is no reason for Bocadillo to be any good at all; there isn't much choice for workers in the area.
But Bocadillo is a top notch, stylish coffee that would still draw in the lunchtime workers in the city centre. The menu offered three homemade soups to choose which are different every day in a range of delicious flavours such as stilton and cauliflower They also serve salads, panninis, baked potatoes and a daily special. The staff always serve with a smile and the decor has a New York coffeehouse feel.
Bocadillo also cater for outside parties of which more information is available on their website.
Hopefully I will never have to work in a grim job in Hillington Industrial Estate again. But if I do, at least I know I'll have Bocadillo's to brighten my day. read more