Unbelievably rude service — won’t be returning. I’ve been to this café many times with my wife and baby and always had positive experiences before. I usually order the same thing — prawn rissois — and in the past, if they didn’t have enough, the staff have happily offered to cook more. It takes them less than five minutes to make them fresh.
Today, when I asked if they could do the same, the woman behind the counter scoffed and laughed in my face, then walked off without saying a word. When she came back, I asked if there was a problem, and she snapped, “That’s what we have out, that’s why,” in a completely dismissive tone.
It was shockingly rude and completely uncalled for. After years of friendly visits, this kind of attitude is appalling. Clearly, they’ve forgotten how to treat customers — and they’ve lost...
Read moreAs soon as you enter it is easy to see that we are in Portuguese territory, not only by the friendliness of the waiters, but also by the counter full of typical Portuguese sweets and cakes, the mini market Portuguese inside the restaurant and the menu also Portuguese.
We asked for picadinho that was completely divine. And of course we had to asked also for the best Portuguese beer: Super Bock.
To finish in the best way, we ate a Bolo de Bolacha (Cookie cake) that was not good, it was very good! Fresh, light and very tasty.
Hard to explain what happened here, but there's nothing like feeling at home.
Ps: I'll be back to try the Porto-style bifanas...
Read moreAs the local street cleaner I occasionally get a coffee from this establishment. It never fails to hit the spot. The proprietors are extremely friendly and hospitable. I can't wait to sample the food later on on the year , when I will bring my family along to showcase the area I work.
It is a pleasure to work in this area of Walthamstow, there is a proper community spirit vibe of which most residents seem to have embraced me for helping to maintain the streets appearance. The Made in Portugal owners are amongst the very best in the...
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