Café 108 — Restaurant in London

I had a strange experience here. I ordered a breakfast, which was OK, but part way through eating I noticed something blue on the bread which looked to be mould. I alerted the waitress and she took the meal away. The staff were pleased to tell me that it wasn't mould and it was blue roll from when they have been cleaning the surfaces. It seemed they felt this would be OK. I explained I still wasn't happy whether it was mould or blue roll. I'd rather not eat paper with cleaning products on it. The other customers in the cafe were advising me that I shouldnt pay for the meal and I didnt imagine that the manager would want payment after I ate a quarter and it was taken away with the blue roll. My coffee was nice but the price is steep for what it was. When I approached the counter to pay for my coffee the manager rang up the full price for my breakfast and coffee. I reminded her my breakfast was the one with the blue roll. She said oh yes of course, and took £1 off the bill. ONE POUND!. I said this isn't acceptable, I didn't eat my breakfast and have been giving a meal with cleaning products included. I expected that I wouldn't pay for the little bit of spinach and a mushroom I ate. The manager then only required payment for the coffee. Despite this experience, I have heard great things about cafe 108 and would try it again. The other customers in the cafe said there has been a change in owner or management and things have nose dived due to that. However this is the first time I've visited the cafe, so I can only speak at length about my own experience. My friend who ate with me had a great meal...

*49 chairs approx *Tables 13 approx

*Food was nice, halloumi muffin, sliced egg salad sandwich, ribena & carrot detox *lime green seating, *clear menus, on wall and fold out *toilet with baby changing area. *Umbrella stand *Seating outside on a main road *Black white lime green theme inside *Good location near Ardleigh Green college *Can get busy check peak times *Healthy menu *5-star hygiene!!!! *Nice lighting *Special coffee ground beans obtained from UK sources *very Clean *Food servived quickly & correct *No gluten free bread *gluten-free cakes *Ice cream and sorbet, cone available *Friendly staff very friendly manager who has worked it since the cafe open, remembers all his clientele *Decorated for holiday seasons *Managed through CCTV security system *Good value price meals *Condiment bar with sources napkins and cutlery *Table service *Gentleman who runs the restaurant has a very large passion for his work *Freshly made food. Will alter ingredients at request #gluten free #lbgt friendly #all are welcome #safe environment #5 star...

Came here with my daughter on Wednesday 4th September for lunch. We were served by the lovely Sam and Ali. Both were friendly and polite, couldn't have asked for a better service. We both enjoyed our meals...I had the Egg Royale and Sweet Potato Fries and a Cappuccino and my daughter had Breakfast Muffin with Fries and Raspberry Dream Smoothie... I had a taste and it was refreshing and delicious. There was music playing in the background, a nice little touch, playing tunes I enjoyed from childhood and still enjoy. There is a restroom at the back, that's clean with pleasant decor. The dining area is clean with lovely modern decor andt there's the added bonus of seating outside. The ambience was relaxing with decent customers/diners. Not surprised It was quite busy, given the extensive menu, tasty freshly made food and lovely service, even the chef said goodbye to us and was friendly. Well deserved five stars! Will...