Asda Cafe Barnstaple - North Devon
Asda Cafe Barnstaple
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Nestled within a bustling supermarket, this café offers a mixed bag of dining experiences. Many patrons appreciate the clean environment and friendly staff, and the breakfast options, though limited, are generally well-received. However, service inconsistencies have marred several visits, with long waits and limited food choices frequently highlighted. While some dishes, like cheese toasties and chips, receive praise, others, including the fish and chips, have disappointed. Despite these issues, the café remains a decent stop for a casual meal, especially for those in need of a quick bite while shopping, thanks to its ample parking and extended service hours.
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A supermarket cafe wouldn’t be my first choice but sometimes needs must. My Chicken Tikka with rice and naan was good, the childrens’ fish and chips was over cooked and dry. The fruit was fresh, tea and coffee were good and the staff were lovely . The other good points were that there’s plenty of parking and they keep serving lunches till late in the afternoon, both of which are how we ended up there.
Although the staff appears to be genuinely kind, it seems they lack proper training or are not suited for their roles. I have visited multiple times, hoping for improvement, but each time I have experienced long wait times, incorrect orders, or improperly cooked food.
Well I can't give no stars or I assure I would have. The girl on the till was lovely so not her fault. However 40 minutes it took. Started at 1 o'clock so figured a short weight but not 40 minutes dreadful with a hungry toddler . When it did arrive it was awful. Not fresh which I could tell from the chips they were warmish ! Child's meal could be eaten straight away another sign. Even then we didn't really eat it. Who gives bread not toast for breakfast crazy. There clearly was chaos in the kitchen. People were getting there orders who had come in after us. What the hell. Won't be using this cafe again. Spent far less than planning too in the store as a result so you lost out there. Back to Sainsbury's and Morrisons for us in the future. Your loss.
If I could submit a zero star rating I would. A pleasant day trip to Barnstaple was ruined by the incompetent running of this cafe. First I queued for 25 minutes when I eventually got served I asked for 2 fish and chips only to be told there was only one piece of fish left. The time was 12.45 very early to be running out of food for a lunch time. I asked the young person taking my order why had it taken so long to get served they just shrugged their shoulders. I placed my order. I was not told how long the wait for food would be it was 35 minutes disgraceful. I ordered a burger and chips (as my family member had the one remaining fish) and it was abysmal! A burger was placed between a roll with no salad or anything on the roll. We also asked for tomato sauce which didn't arrive. Another table were waiting 40 minutes for 3 paninis to be heated up they got a refund. The young person clearing tables said they'd rather be somewhere else! We will not be visiting this cafe again.
I stopped by for breakfast and was not let down. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The restaurant has a spacious car park and a large dining area.
