This cafe hides in a rather unprepossessing parade of shops hidden up in Bevendean and as a result it is rather tucked away and not quite on the way to anywhere. It is a good choice for a simple, tasty casual lunch.
Offerings include a very good soup, jacket potatoes, pasta dishes, fried breakfasts etc. I had the soup which was both delicious and served with attention to detail, herb-toasted bread and a suggestion from the owner that the chilli sauce would add a bit of extra zing. (It did!)
There was also a good range of cakes and drinks. The atmosphere inside is warm, friendly and relaxed and there is a free book exchange as well as newspapers provided.
It was apparent that it was quite a favourite of tradesmen popping in either to get takeaway food or for a quick bite to eat. The owner was clearly happy to have telephone orders and prepare the food ready for the customer's arrival.
I will certainly be visiting again when I am anywhere near this area and looking for a quick, tasty and...
Read moreFood was mediocre, eggs weren’t cooked properly still had slime all over them, black pudding was rock hard and tin tomato’s were cold! I wouldn’t say the portions match the price either! So upon receiving my tea that was included with the breakfast I realised milk and sugar wasn’t provided on the tables so I had to tell the rude lady behind the till how much milk and sugar I would like! so I got my tea and had to ask for more milk which I got but then I asked for more sugar to which she told me she put sugar in! Ok what a way to dismiss your customers needs! Let’s just say I’ve never been so scared to ask for some sugar , had to go back and forth with the lady I reiterate JUST FOR SUGAR! I would highly suggest putting sugar on the tables so people can add their own accordingly, will not be returning and some advice for the lady be a bit less abrupt, don’t dismiss your customers needs, less of the sarcasm when talking...
Read moreWe visited The Walrus on a Saturday lunchtime. It is a very nicely set up pub, with lots of tucked away areas. Our light lunch was excellent and the service was very good.
But the beer! I tried three different lagers in the search for one that was nicely served. The head on each and every one disappeared within seconds of serving and the result was three of the most uninteresting glasses of the flattest lagers you ever saw. It would help if The Walrus used brewers glasses, kept an eye on gas levels and cared for the drink beyond just getting in in the glass and away.
So many pubs get this right. The Walrus is missing a trick by not getting it right and not seeming to...
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