Sometimes I get dropped at Darling Station so I can get a good drink.
I've been back to The Jolly Controller a few times since the first review however I was not as happy about today's visit. Now this may be due to staff changes, not having enough experience or it could be due to other factors.
The service:
I ordered a large flat white and large chai latte for $8.40 total. The cashier seemed to be a bit out of it and did not acknowledge that there was a line waiting to be served so the gentleman infront of me stood there with correct change waiting for her while she shuffled her phone and note pad around. The cashier was also not quite sure how much change to give me from a $20 but did take the order correctly.
The drinks:
I know most people love coffee but I really don't like the taste of it...my tummy feels funny after and I don't need that much caffeine so I always have a hot chocolate or chai latte. The feedback on the flat white was that the milk was not as smooth as usual and the chai I got turned out to be a chai tea + espresso + milk. Some places call this a dirty chai but it is rare that a barista does this without checking and so I waited in line again to ask for a regular chai.
They did make me another chai which i'm glad to have received but as I was running for the train doors, I realized that alas it was a small size when I had paid for the larger size.
I'll give it another go next time i'm at the station but I fear that The Jolly Controller could be losing consistency. read more