The Headline - Excellent Value For Money, Great Quality Ingredients and a Lovely Atmosphere.
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We've lived in Weston for many many years and have tried pretty much every cafe in Weston, but this was our 1st time trying 'Parkside Cafe' in Locking. It's owned and ran by Dan who cooks all the food and his Wife, who works as front of house.
1st impressions were very good, from the outside it looks very cute, inside was very clean and tidy, good quality table and chairs, it was quite small inside, but that gave it a nice homely feel. We were lucky getting a table, I would recommend booking if you want to go yourself, to avoid disappointment. As we walked in, the lady (apologies I didn't get her name, and I can't find it on their website and/or the Facebook page) was very attentive, offering us a high chair for little one. She took our drinks order, while we checked out the menu.
There was a good choice of food on the menu, including some great breakfast options without being overwhelming, including vegetarian. From what I can gather they specialise in their 'Afternoon Tea'.
We placed our order, I chose the 'Large Breakfast' (photo below).
While we waited for our food, lots of people were coming in and out, either to eat in or to grab a coffee on the go. It's clear to see they have built up a great relationship with the local community. Which is key to running a family owned cafe out of town.
We had a short wait for the food, 1st impressions of the food was again, very good. You can tell they use high quality ingredients and everything, including my poached egg was cooked perfectly, no grease in sight. I'm sure it was locally sourced. One of the signs of a great fry up is a good quality sausage, we've had so many fry ups, where a cheap sausage has let it down. These sausages were amazing, along with the bacon. Even the bread was fresh and not just your normal cheap supermarket loaf.
You can have a great breakfast, but if the place decides to use 'cheap' immatation sauces, it can be ruined. No complaints in this area again, I can't confirm if it was the well known brand of sauce, but both the red and brown was very tasty.
All through our time here, the service was impeccible.
We'll definitely be coming back. We're looking forward to trying the afternoon tea next.
Another bonus about the cafe is it's located just opposite a park, so if you have young children they can burn off all their sweet treats.
There is also outside seating avaliable to.
Thank you to Dan and his Wife for one of the best breakfast we've had and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Mark, Kate,...
Read moreWe pre booked and as I have coeliac the owner made me my own muffins (chocolate & Victoria sponge.) my allergy is pretty severe, and I always get nervous about eating out due to cross contamination. The owner made sure all the other food was out before preparing my cakes and he cleaned the work area really well before doing it. I was so happy as most places say they have gluten free but use the same work surface or same prep utensils, but he was very aware of everything and very careful. I will definitely recommend here if you have an allergy. Just let them know before hand and they go above and beyond to cater for you. The cakes were delicious and they even gave me the left over cakes to take home. The waitress was very lovely and attentive even though the cafe was full and the prices are amazing. 100% recommend...
Read moreWell. T'was a Saturday morning. The wife had booked the table at the cafe as a get-together breakfast for our holiday car hire meeting day with our friends. Why? I have no idea. This being the last get-together breakfast since we were in Edinburgh on a long weekend visit. When it cost us a staggering (stabbering) (wallet busting hammering stammering) 80 of of the best Pound Sterling. Anyhoo.!. The Breakfast it self at Parkside was cooked and presented beautifully. Attentive staff nice big pot of tea. Now!. I'm addicted to toast, of which there was plenty supplied. Also, a bit bit extra, which was a pleasant surprise. All in all, a wonderful english breakfast reasonably priced (unlike Edingburgh) served with lots of toast and a smile. Thank you,...
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