What's not to like about this great family run cafe in King George VI park...well actually nothing! Unbelievably well priced compared to similar outlets, very clean and superb homely food...best bacon sandwiches going served on proper bread not just your bog standard sliced. I agree also with a previous review indeed the best omelette around...however this is jot a fancy coffee shop so yes coffee pretty standard ...however I'm somewhat perplexed by the previous reviewer downgrading due to "no sea view" (the cafe being named Alisons Sea View) I beg to differ when I stand at the counter and order, turn half way round and hey presto you can see the sea...of course it's not not a complete ocean view it's situated in a park! Getting back to the point in question, this cafe has something for everyone from home made cakes hot cooked food every soft drink imaginable and let's not forget the very generous portions of soft scoop ice cream together with sweets/chocolates/biscuits...but most important of all special doggy sausages and dog proof ice cream...a well run value for money great family business that opens in all weather's right through until middle of November...a dog walker's haven ....which looks after their...
Read moreFirst time visitor to Alison's and it's not got to be over forty years since I went to King George VI park, so we didn't really know what to expect on our Easter dog walk. The problem we find is that cafés cover a very broad spectrum! While this might be a humble take away cafe, the menu is very good, the chocolate cake was amazing, and even a simple bacon baguette used decent thick bacon, and nice bread. There was a good range of genuine, homemade cakes, and a generous wedge of cake and a mug of tea was just £4, and add in the bacon baguette and another tea, and packet of bikkies for the boy, and it came to a tenner. Brilliant value and excellent service from people who know how to treat customers. We...
Read moreA lovely family run business with very friendly, helpful staff. The cafe is in King George V1 Park, near Victoria Street and faces the cliff and sea views. The picnic benches sit on the grass with sun shades and windbreaks so children and dogs may play safely nearby. They serve everything from tea and biscuits, coffee and cake, main meals, soft drinks and ice cream. They cater for everyone from vegans to dogs. There's also a block of toilets handy too. Cross the field and you come to the playground and plenty of space for all. Please be careful near the cliff edge and remember to take nothing but photos and leave nothing...
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