This place was so darn good we visited twice inside five hours. It was reminiscent of the 1960's old world quality inside with a courtesy, charm and politeness that's really so hard to find now.
We had come off the hovercraft from Southsea, crossed over the railway foot bridge onto the esplanade and we popped in here for cappuccinos.
We bought some of their hand and home made chocolates to have with the cappuccinos and the coffee and chocolates were both exceptionally good.
After several hours touring this fabulous island, that claims signs of habitation as far back as 350,000 years ago, a steam railway, with specialist garlic growing farms, a distillery that produces 57 proof gin and has an abbey of Benedictine monks we were ready for more great coffees.
We also decided to buy a box of 24 chocolates (£25) and a half pound of organic Columbian ground coffee. We were already weighed down with far too many bottles of strong gin, various beers and a range of goodies from the wonderful garlic farm.
As the lady boxed the delectable chocolates I noticed chocolate coated figs so in went some figs too.
We had a great day. In fact we do this isle a disservice as we should go for a week. read more