This jolly cafĆ© is a super welcome addition to Backwell, and was much needed. Thereās loads of great things about the place, and a few things I reckon could make it even better.
The tea is great (Iām told the coffee is too, but I canāt stand coffee, sadly, so wouldnāt know). The cakes have been uniformly lovely (and Iāve eaten a good few of them).
I was really pleased to see theyād started offering brunch, and tried one of their ābagelinisā, which was really tasty. Couple of things though - thereās not really anything on the menu yet that Iād actually classify as brunch. Itās more light lunch fare.
Also, Iād much rather pay a bit less than Ā£7 and avoid having the coleslaw, root crisps and leafy bits with balsamic glaze included. Personally not a fan of all the extra bits that sometimes get included in cafĆ© food, and would rather it was optional. Of course, Iāve got no experience in working in hospitality, so donāt know whether thatād make it a bit cheaper anyway. But thought Ā£7 was perhaps a little bit pricey.
The final adjustment Iād make is I think the volume of the music is just a touch too loud - I wouldnāt be able to work in the cafĆ©, personally. Donāt get me wrong, I love a bit of loud music, but not when Iām having a conversation.
Anyway, small niggles aside, itās a really nice cafĆ©. I hope it has lots of success and keeps...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreLovely friendly atmosphere, such a friendly barista! Did us a tea cake even though they're not officially on the menu yet š (coming soon I believe!). Four different varieties of non dairy milk - very impressive 𤩠as well as a good selection of plant based cakes/slices! (Also do bubble teas and milkshakes for the sweet toothed!)
Very relaxed, not too busy, family and dog friendly... Also, some lively items on sale by local craftspeople - although you'll need to count your pennies! Really beautiful crafted things - might be thinking about Christmas...
My friend had wanted toast which would be a nice addition to the menu, and softened butter with the teacake would have bumped the food up to five stars!
Update: been back a second time and still thoroughly impressed! It wasn't very busy but the manager is so friendly and I really hope this becomes a permanent fixture! My companion this time had an oat hot chocolate...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI was truly hoping this new coffee place to be a good one, well⦠3 stars at the most:( coffee is just ok, Iāve tried better and Iāve tried worse. Cakes over priced for what you get and the worst pain au chocolate Iāve ever had-it was stale, cold, no taste to itā¦service is very slow in my opinion, there were 4 people behind the counter doing not much and only one person in front of me, the cafe was empty, it took 15 mins for my coffee! itās ok if youāve got time on your hands, but if you want a coffee on your way to...
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