Old Croydon Cafe — Restaurant in Bristol Township

I have never left a negative review in my life, but I feel compelled to share my recent experience. Apologies for the long review, but it’s necessary.

This cafe is in a truly shocking and disastrous state. I’m genuinely baffled that it hasn’t been shut down. It’s visibly dirty, severely lacking in maintenance and upkeep, and feels downright unsanitary. It is also poorly operated and managed, and the food is both overpriced and absolutely horrific.

• First, the environment is unwelcoming and rundown. The furniture, fixtures, booths, and floors all seem decades old and appear not to have been cleaned in a very long time. Mugs, cups, plates, and silverware were chipped, bent, discolored, and stained. Everything felt disgusting and outdated. I wasn’t comfortable using anything that was provided, not even the bathroom, which was also in extremely poor condition. The hygiene standards are seriously lacking, and it makes you question how safe the food preparation and general environment really is.

• Even more disappointing are the owners, husband Danny and wife Bridgette. They seemed seriously disorganized, delusional, and hanging on by a thread, completely lacking in basic customer service and professionalism. At one point, they were yelling and screaming profanities at each other, calling each other horrible names, and treating staff poorly. Every customer and employee appeared extremely uncomfortable. The staff also seemed noticeably unhappy and severely overworked. Based on conversations overheard and local chatter, there are serious concerns about how employees are treated and compensated which, if true, is deeply disappointing and unethical.

• As for the food, every plate served and the little bits on it, was cold, soggy, and tasted like it had just come out of a microwave. The recommended items, such as SOS and the biscuits and gravy, were laughable. We ordered those along with a few others and just wow…they were all a huge disappointment. The food is also overpriced and not at all competitive with nearby options that offer better quality and service.

The overall environment feels unsafe, chaotic, and completely unprofessional, similar to a circus. I couldn’t shake the feeling though that the staff were stressed and unhappy. To make matters worse, this is a cash-only business. In today’s world, most customers expect to pay with cards or digital wallets. A cash-only policy is outdated and inconvenient, and it raises legitimate concerns about transparency and business ethics from a customer’s perspective.

Please choose a different place for dining. Spend your hard-earned money and precious time with loved ones somewhere else. Trust me…you’ll...

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