I visited Berkhamsted a while ago with my boyfriend and we we went into Cafe Epicure for a quick lunch. I cant remember what my boyfriend ordered to eat but it wasn't very good and so he didn't eat it. My food wasn't great either. We left disappointed.
I was back in Berko again when I was off work on furlough due to the coronavirus. I was walking my baby nephew back from town so I went into Cafe Epicure for a coffee and a cake. I saw scones and thought a scone would be nice, i can sit outside and eat it before I walk back.
I waited outside with the baby in his pram when the waiter brought out the coffee and scone... When i say 'scone' it was just a scone... in a bag... alone. A scone alone. I couldn't believe it. I've never been anywhere that would serve just a scone without any cream, jam, or even a small slab of butter.
Being British I wouldnt complain but I will never go back. I think the food...
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