Rhode Island Coffee — Restaurant in Trafford

Rhode Island used to have a store in the Grafton Mall, where I would spend many a morning relaxing before work. Now they've reopened on George St, in a much bigger, lighter, and roomier premises, and it's a welcome addition to Altrincham.

As usual, the standard of coffee is as high as you'd expect from Rhode Island - not just the roast they use, but also the quality of the finished drinks.

While high street coffee chains can be fairly similar, this store is noticable for the amount of room on offer. You don't feel hemmed in, and the store never feels too packed. In part, this seems to be because it tends not to attract the "prams and pushchair" crowds, although I'm not sure I understand why. You're much more likely to find people relaxing with a newspaper or a book (and there are LOADS on offer for you to read at the back of the store).

Definitely...

I have been to Rhode Island coffee house without any issues on many occasions, and so as my son was back from Uni we decided to call in for a bit if a treat. I am aware that there seems to have been a staffing issue and 3 of the staff appeared to be new. My son choose a toastie and a piece of Vegan banana loaf after it we got back to the table we joined that as it was the end piece it was dry and stale and therefore wanted it to be exchanged. However we were informed that they couldn't take it back because of hygiene requirements. I wasn't of course suggesting that they put it back out, as I don't believe it was fit for anyone to eat.( just wanted a piece that wasn't stale at over £3 for a small slice.) Really disappointed in the customer service which has never been an issue prior to this and spoilt a lovely...

Another coffee shop review......A nice ambience to the place, very helpful staff and a good selection of coffee shop food. Just that the thing that mattered the most wasn't quite up to scratch. The Coffee,

No thermometer in the milk for the latte meant a bit over temp, and I'm not sure if I saw the addition of some cold milk into too hot milk to make it better. And the espresso isn't really memorable, it tastes a bit average.......I know coffee shops normally choose dark roast beans for easier blending, but a bit more taste would be good.

Not bad, and I'm being picky, but four stars gives us room for improvement and I will visit again. Hint...get a...