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This is an updated review of Shanicatti, having visited multiple times since my original one.
It remains our go to cafe, for drinks and gluten free food, which remains delicious.
Penny and the team keep the place ticking over nicely, and are polite and helpful; they go out of their way to make sure that I have gluten free options, including going to local shops, to get things they don’t have, like extra bread, or GF wraps.
Food
As a Coeliac, who is highly sensitive to gluten, I have to be careful where I eat, and of course, what I eat.
At Shanicatti, I am able to get a variety of food, from gluten free cake (which includes scones), sandwiches (including my favourite, the club sandwich), toasties, and when they have gluten free wraps, a version of their Gyros wrap.
The portions are generous, and the food is scrummy!
If you require alternative milk, they can provide you with oat and soya milk, as well as decaf tea or coffee.
Afternoon Teas & cake are served on pretty chinaware, and make for a very pleasant spot for a relaxing drink.
They also make a wide range of milkshakes and smoothies, which always proves popular, with kids and adults alike.
Service
Penny and the team are excellent hosts, always friendly, and as I mentioned, always trying to help if they can.
Please note, due to the size of the preparation area & the kitchen, it can take a while to get you food, especially if they have a lot of milkshakes or smoothies to make; however, it is usually not egregious.
Atmosphere
Shanicatti prides itself on its homely feel, reassuringly familiar and comfortable. Being just off of the High Street, it is close to the shops, yet it isn’t so noisy.
On hot days, you can sit outside, taking advantage of the tables placed in the sheltered area, in front of the cafe.
Final Thoughts
As you can tell by the review, I love this place. It is my favourite cafe, and despite the small, humble looking exterior, one of my favourite places to get food.
Long may Shanicatti continue!
Updated: 24th...
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I wanted to do something special for my Mum's birthday this year and settled on organising a cream tea for a small group of friends and family. I contacted Shanicatti Shakes on the off chance that they would make all the sandwiches and a cake for the event which was due to happen only 24 hours later! I was pleased to find out they could help on such short notice. David was very accomodating and made sure he knew exactly what we wanted. Nothing was too much trouble.
The sandwiches were delicious (especially the coronation chicken) and a couple of people commented that the victoria sponge was the best they'd ever had! Everything was very affordable too.
Would not hesitate to order again! We even popped to the cafe the next day to say thank you over...
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My Friend treated me to afternoon tea for my birthday, Well what can I say, what an amazing couple of hours the staff were very friendly and welcoming, we could order our sandwich fillings and bread type this was served with a selection of crisps cheese biscuits, we had a choice of cake flavours, Scones with a choice of jams and clotted cream, brownies, fruit served with a pot of Tea we had such a lovely afternoon and will definately recommend to...
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