3/3/2013 - "Smile"
On a rainy and gloomy day, sometimes that feeling of cosiness (and laziness) requires the injection of a good old meat pie. For no other reason than to feel even more cosier and lazier. Stopping by in our old neighbourhood we decided to grab a quick bite at Yeronga Bakery and Cafe. The Bakery and Cafe has a wide selection of sweet and savoury, from pastries, to cakes, sandwiches, toasties, to sausage rolls and of course meat pies as well as coffee.
There were no other customers, and to be blunt, service was very poor. The youngish woman who served us took ages to acknowledge our presence, and when she did; no smiles, and everything seemed like it was a huge favour. Like simply answering our query about what meat pies they had. Whether people realise it or not, as humans, we communicate largely non-verbally and so your mannerisms, your actions, your attitude, those micro-expressions, all convey a message. In this instance, it was "can't-you-see-i'm-over-it-and-i-just-want-to-go-home-please-go-away".
Maybe it was getting towards closing time and we were infringing on her weekend plans? Who knows? We're just customers who happened by, lookin' for a good old meat pie. Still, I wanted to try their pies as their slogan is "Best Pies in Town". We ordered the Beef and Mushroom Pie, and the Beef, Bacon and Cheese Pie. We were going to sit in and make use of the tables & chairs outside, perhaps provide a ray of beauty and sunshine in this miserable weather but the cold reception left us feeling a little "off".
We did enjoy the meat pie, as it warmed our bellies and hearts, hitting the proverbial sweet spot. As for "best pies in town"? Well, maybe. It depends on your definition of "Town". Best pies in Yeronga perhaps. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for their service, but hopefully, when the sun comes out, it'll be smiles, friendliness and happiness all around. read more