We visited Charlestown today for the first time, so was checking on Google Maps for somewhere to stop for a coffee. I found this tea rooms and liked what I read in the recent reviews, so we decided to try it! The ladies who work here are lovely and friendly, and didn't pressure us into ordering quickly but gave us time to decide (my dad is legally blind so we have to read the menu out to him for him to decide what he'd like, so we always take longer than average to order). Our order was quickly prepared and was delicious! My mum and I had scones with jam and butter, the scones are by a local baker and were to die for, so soft and not stodgy at all, they were warmed up and the butter melted onto them easily, so scrummy! My dad enjoyed his toasted teacake as well :) The cappuccino milkshake is also delicious, like a very creamy frappucinno! The atmosphere of the shop is lovely too, very calming and relaxed, with a variety of seating (3 or 4 tables with 4 chairs each, plus a couple of cushioned window seats and of armchairs and sofas) a nice amount without feeling overcrowded. There's a toilet room around the corner outside, accessible using a key provided for customers of the tea rooms upon request. Very nice and clean and well thought out! All in all, we highly recommend this tearooms if you're visiting Charlestown and looking for somewhere to have a tasty snack, coffee, or even meal at decent prices and excellent...
Read moreWe found this place on Google maps, and came for breakfast - we were glad we did! A compact but very good breakfast menu was full of quality products. I was torn between bacon and maple syrup pancakes, or bagels, and plumped for the latter. A good bagel was stuffed with rich cream cheese, plenty of a mellow smoked salmon, creamy avocado and a good sprinkle of chilli flakes. There was a nice little green salad accompaniment, and a very good flat white coffee. Hubby had creamy scrambled eggs and crisp, thick bacon on golden toasted granary doorsteps, with a good chunk of rich butter, and an amazing cappuccino milkshake! The cafe is small but comfortable, and dog friendly. The very welcoming ladies were incredibly accomodating too, as I heard a couple of customers with very specific needs (dairy free) being happily worked around. Definitely recommend this place and will come again when...
Read moreWhilst visiting Charlestown harbour we stopped by Charlie's for breakfast, a small indepent run cafe.
The staff were very polite and provided quick service, which was a benefit as we had an day of activities planned.
I had a salmon and egg bagel, and my partner had bacon pancakes. I was impressed with the portion sizes, there wasn't any skimping. For example there were bacon rashers on each layer of pancake, whereas most places would just put bacon on top.
The interior of the cafe could use some sprucing up, paint touch up, or window decoration, maybe the radio on or background music.
On the whole, it was a pleasant breakfast and would recommend visiting. It's always good to support a...
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