I really have to update my previous review and give this place 5 stars. It's still mega noisy - kids squawking, tills beeping, chatter, shopping trolleys rattling etc, so definitely don't stop here if you want some peace and quiet. However it's a supermarket cafe, so all the noise is to be expected. As a Sainsbury's cafe the food is great - I'm maybe biased as I think Sainsbury's are the best UK supermarket and I love their food.
There's a full range of hot main meals, children's menu, scones, cakes, coffees and drinks on offer. Even better there are great vegetarian options and each meals calorie content is displayed clearly on the menu. The coffee's good, staff are helpful and it's a great place to rest weary legs during shopping trips. Best place to stop in Forestside Shopping Centre for rest and refuelling.
I popped in today before picking up my weekly groceries and had a delicious open top mushroom pie with mash potato, peas and gravy. Delicious. This and a bottle of water only set me back about £5 and 700 calories, plus saved me cooking a Sunday dinner. Brilliant! read more