Tides Coffee Bar & Beach Shop, Runswick Bay — Restaurant in England

We've been here twice now and there will not be a third time.

The First time the more mature member of staff was openly complaining about other customers leaving a mess from muddy boots outside, very unprofessional. I found the staff to be unfriendly and robotic. The ice cream was nice.

The second time we visited we got some pre packed sandwiches, coffees, and brownies, for 3 people.

The size of a regular coffee is a joke to be honest - and was excused by saying "it's only one shot".

2 of the 3 sandwiches went out of date that day and we didn't realise until we got to the other end of the beach.

The brownies were mega sickly, none of us could finish them. They were also scrunched into a paper bag and were a mushed mess.

It cost just under 30 pounds for 2 drinks, 3 sandwiches and 3 pieces of brownie... for a tad more we could have had a pub lunch and service with a smile.

Again, on the second visit, I found the staff to be frosty and unfriendly, not a smile between them.

Next time we visit this beautiful place, we will either call into Staithes for lunch, or...

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