W.B. Samson - Gimle — Restaurant in Oslo

W.B. Samson is known for having of the best cinnamon rolls with rich butter and fluffy texture. The reason I like this branch is; it doesn’t feel like a branch of yet another coffee chain but more like a neighbourhood cafe. The service is always good. There can be queues in the weekends but the staff is always smiling. The reason they don’t get 5 stars is because of not offering decaf coffee/espresso. Decaf is not a choice as “nice to have” but a necessity for some of us. Probably more common than needing gluten free or dairy free options. And for many people who don’t have issue with caffeine it is still a good option to have it after 16:00. It is not so difficult to offer it. Look at Kaffebrenneriet, Grains, Espresso House and Starbucks. They all offer and they crunch long queues with ease as well. They don’t have queues because of offering different options but because of being popular. So I think W.B. Samson can do the same. Besides the food here is much better than any other coffee chains. Here you get freshly prepared food. Salads and sourdough bread sandwiches are delicious. In the summer they have outdoor seating and I like soaking in the sun. In the winter my favourite spot is front of the fireplace. Thank you for being the warm neighbourhood cafe we very much need...

The atmosphere here is warm and cozy, offering a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. While the food was tasty, it felt somewhat overpriced for the portion sizes, making it hard to see the value in what you pay. Unfortunately, the service fell short—both of my orders were incorrect, and when I mentioned this to the staff, I was met with a dismissive attitude rather than a willingness to help. Additionally, the cleanliness of the bathroom was disappointing, with visible messes that should have been attended to. Overall, a nice ambiance and decent food, but service and cleanliness left much...

Do not go around midday. All young waiters with hard faces!! Just entered with 2 people behind me, waited for my turn. Oops: one of the guy tells me : "you have to do the line to be attended" i answered that i was waiting and all.the people behind me (about 5) arrived after me...he repeated, "yes, do the line"....my answer: they all arrived after me, but it's ok. No worries....i left without...