Espresso - Nottingham

When compared to the main restaurant on the third floor, the espresso bar feels like having afternoon tea at the Ritz. However, compared to other coffee shops,... read more When compared to the main restaurant on the third floor, the espresso bar feels like having afternoon tea at the Ritz. However, compared to other coffee shops, it is just average. The coffee is decent, but it can get very busy, making it hard to relax. If you're just looking for a quick caffeine fix and an average pastry, this crowded cafe is a decent pit stop.

I've been here a few times and I've been disappointed by her. I'd expect something better under a brand of John Lewis. When I was the café, it seemed shameful a... read more I've been here a few times and I've been disappointed by her. I'd expect something better under a brand of John Lewis. When I was the café, it seemed shameful and needed a decent one. They also do not serve quite...simple things that I would expect them to go: for example, no cut lemon with Earl Grey tea.

Compared to their main restaurant, this smaller café is a bit better by suggesting what the buyer wants, compared to the underwhelming service at 'The place to... read more Compared to their main restaurant, this smaller café is a bit better by suggesting what the buyer wants, compared to the underwhelming service at 'The place to eat.' While the cakes are overpriced, the coffee is good and I 'd likely have...valued this 'good' instead of 'average' if this option was available.

The hot chocolate lacked flavor and was diluted. It was not worth the price of £2.60. The carrot cake was dry and overly sweet. I couldn't finish either of them... read more The hot chocolate lacked flavor and was diluted. It was not worth the price of £2.60. The carrot cake was dry and overly sweet. I couldn't finish either of them, so I left. I will steer clear of this Espresso Bar in the future.

I called in here on a shopping trip to Nottingham with my husband and daughter before 9 am on a Saturday morning. It was quiet, clean and the coffee was good qu... read more I called in here on a shopping trip to Nottingham with my husband and daughter before 9 am on a Saturday morning. It was quiet, clean and the coffee was good quality. It is counter service and there was a range of cakes. However we...were looking for breakfast pastries and we chose pain au chocolat and they were lovely.