23rd April 2008
Poorly executed attempt at "cultured coffee"
Fancy a relaxing cuppa whilst reading a newspaper in a modern "cultured" fashion? Don't do it here!! The staff all seem to be unruly teenagers. I went in with friends to get out of the rain, hoping for a good coffee (this was pre-smoking ban) and the staff (although friendly) were all screeching about the place. The "chef" or "chief dishwasher" (spotty teen) came out for a fag on the table next to us with one of the "waitresses". The waitress then leaned over us to grab the ashtray (albeit politely). The coffee was really weak and insipid to the point where I just left mine...yuck. And I thought the rickety stool I was sat on was going to give way at any minute. Not very relaxing.
So I'd never go back, it was very disappointing! However, it always seems really busy regardless so someone must like it!