Mac'n'Alli — Restaurant in South Tyneside

Pricy doesn’t even cut it.

My experience began yearning for a delectable dessert, I ventured through the many streets of South Shields to procure a selection of chilled cheesecake slices, for takeout, so as to enjoy one amongst my own comforts.

I entered to discover that a void of information greeted me as no prices were displayed, and my inquiry was met with silence. Their reliance on British politeness became an intricate trap. The staff swiftly cut and boxed the slices before revealing the total price – a staggering £6.25 per slice.

With a glimmer of hope, I imagined a sweet culinary delight that would mesmerize my taste buds. This optimism carried me through the palpitations at payment.

Alas, my anticipation crumbled into disappointment. The promised allure of ginger and lemon vanished, replaced by an overwhelming sense of letdown. A fleeting aroma of ginger teased my senses, only to be overshadowed by the mundane flavor of sugary whipped cream. No intricate dance of flavors, no lingering essence of cleansing citrus and no tingling of ginger spice. Just an overwhelming tidal wave of sugar, cream and monotony. My disappointment knew no bounds.

While I grasp the realities of business overheads, inflation, and the elusive ‘Covid costs,’ at that price point and with that lackluster quality, it’s hard to fathom anything beyond sheer greed. True, I could have declined, retracting my agreement to purchase. Yet, amidst the wait and sudden growth of a queue, I clung to the dream of dessert heaven.

I should have known better, considering artisan patisseries in cities offer superior quality at more reasonable prices, but alas, my desire for deliciousness clung to the expectation and at least hope that others shared a similar commitment to cake.

Sad to...

What can one say !!! I was passing through and fancied an egg a bacon sunny .The most expensive Egg N Bacon Toastie I have ever had was £4.40 and delicious . Two Egg and Bacon Toaties and a hopeless Cappuccino came to £14.50.!!! No butter on the thick brown toasts and egg over cooked so it was all very dry and after a half an hour wait coz they got my order wrong felt robbed. I was shocked how busy it was but then again there was no food outlet round there and people have to put up with this place.The coffee although I had asked for a strong and double shot was just milk and no taste of coffee. It really left a bad taste in my mouth and felt robbed.Since I dont live round there did not go back...

Just been to use atm at tesco and thought to myself, I'll pop into mac and Ali for a milkshake, £5.95 for a biscoff milkshake, small amount for that price, and the worst part is (and I wish I'd took it back now) it was the warmest milkshake I've ever had, milkshakes are supposed to be ice cold 🧊..never again will I visit mac and Ali, also I noticed the prices on menu, £8.95 for a toastie.. I don't mind spending money and supporting local businesses but can't justify nearly 9 quid for a bog standard toastie, minchellas do a lovely toastie for less than half the price these charge so I'd rather buy 2 toasties for the price of one !!!!.. I wish them well moving forward but I won't be spending no...