Riverside Cafe — Restaurant in Wyre Forest

Visiting Bewdley with my daughter and granddaughter I treated them to an afternoon tea and cake at the Riverside Cafe. What a grave disappointment. My tea was served in a builders mug with so much milk it took on the appearance of a latte coffee. I took it back into the cafe and asked for a tea with less milk. I was informed that the amount of milk in the tea was dictated by the machine making the tea and could not be changed. I tried to be diplomatic and suggested that some of the milky tea was poured away and the cup topped up up with tea. Simple - no, my tea was partly emptied and the mug handed back without being topped up. Thankfully a woman came from the rear of the premises and topped my tea up. I returned to my table by the riverside and my cake delivered. I was then informed that if I wanted any cutlery I would have to go back into the cafe to get it myself. I shall not...

I have lived in Bewdley for a while and have never been here. Decided to roll the dice and see what it's all about. Arrived at 9:50am, waited in line for a few minutes, and then served. All the people that work there are smiles and welcoming. Ordered a bacon and black pudding sandwich on crusty bread and latte. Coffee was made on the spot. But, the wait was approximately 20 minutes for my sandwich. The bread was cut into large uneven wedges, and the bacon was cooked, but the fat was still white and uncooked. The black pudding was hot and slightly crispy. Not really the best overall. Seemed very chaotic regarding orders and service. Also this cafe is cash only. Which I personally think is...

The riverside café in Bewdley is a good spot for breakfast. However, I do have one minor concern - it would be great to see a bit more attention to food handling practices. There seems to be some cross-contamination risk, particularly with raw bacon, as it's being handled with the same tongs as cooked meat.

A simple solution could be introducing raw meat tongs or pre-cooking the bacon in the morning and then giving it a quick reheat on the grill when needed. This small adjustment would enhance food safety and elevate the overall...