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I visited this cafe with my daughter today and was totally underwhelmed by it’s cake, it’s staff and payment methods! Where we were seated, the paint and plaste... read more I visited this cafe with my daughter today and was totally underwhelmed by it’s cake, it’s staff and payment methods! Where we were seated, the paint and plaster were crumbling and bits were on the floor beside our seats. There were damp areas all over the upstairs area. There were also No bathroom facilities! When asked why the toilet door was taped off, a young girl said it was because there was no one to clean it. Surely, this is an infringement of hygiene standards to not have an area where customers can use the toilet and wash their hands. In somewhere that provides food, this is disgraceful! While trying to pay with contactless, the very brusque lady on the till said they only took cash. Nowhere in the cafe was this made obvious. In this present climate of reducing contact, particularly with ‘dirty’ money, this has to be a backward step. I would not recommend this establishment, until they improve their standards.

Called in for lunch, toasted sandwiches were very nice , drinks arrived speedily and the cakes were delicious with a good choice. However we sat inside downstai... read more Called in for lunch, toasted sandwiches were very nice , drinks arrived speedily and the cakes were delicious with a good choice. However we sat inside downstairs and while we were waiting I was looking around and noticed it really is in need of a good dust. Cobwebs, covered in dust on the staircase, behind the cake stands on the dresser and above the dresser all along the wall. Surely at the moment cleanliness has to be one of the top priorities? My knife was not clean but I didn't use it so said nothing. Food was good service was good and good value but probably not be going back as not convinced it was clean enough.