It's hard to beat the cosiness of a Starbucks shop…read more This Lakeside gem doesn't disappoint. Always free wi-fi, plenty of seating, choice of gluten free food, cookies , muffins and cakes. You can even get hot scrambled eggs with salad. It's great for consumers to have different coffee shop chains to compete for their business. In this regard Starbucks Lakeside ranks quite high.

Starbucks in Lakeside is slightly on the small side, if they had got bigger premises I am sure they…read morewould deal with twice the amount of customers, there is always a queue there, but they do get through people quite quickly. The seating area only has a few tables in it, but it looks like most people take there coffees away with them. The staff are always pleasant, and there is always a good stock of spoons, napkins and sugars available. This coffee shop is based on the 1st floor, but is easily accessible as they have an escalator and lift quite nearby.

Stopped in for a quick bite after exploring the mall. We had walked for a bit and none of the…read moreoptions had appealed to us until we saw the cafe. I got the bacon melt panini and my companion got the halloumi panini. We also got some drinks. The lady who served us was attentive and friendly and even though the cafe is in the middle of the mall, it has a nice, pleasant atmosphere with loads of seating. With sandwiches were delicious and well seasoned.

Just so bad. Can't cook Italian food. Overpriced. Dry. Obviously freezer stored food, definitely…read morenot fresh.