Drug test your staff please. Management really need to step in here. The atmosphere is beautiful on a Saturday morning at 10am. Someone has put real thought in designing this place. The downfall is choice in staff. 3 of us walked in and the 2 young girls behind the counter reeked of cannabis.. one looked at us with a distant look on her face and didn't smile or say anything, and when I asked if the crumpled A4 page on the counter was the menu, she responded with Yeah... and nothing else. We found a table ourselves and got up to order (its common practice at cafes like this that the staff come and take the order).
The coffee was body temperature, tho tasted good. For a second there the girl looked so uncoordinated that i thought she was going to spill them.
The food came in good time but was bland and unseasoned- no flavor. We expected better to be honest. I tasted all 3 meals, and would say all 3 were very average.
With better staff it could be a fabulous place to come.
**may or may not be the issue of this cafe (or another business nearby) but the stench of sewage in the cafe was over powering- the toilet had no water in it, the toilet roll holder fell open as I tried to pull off the roll and I couldn't keep it shut / keep it from falling on me.
And there were no hand towels.
Please fix your plumbing pronto.
Amanda Edwards
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October 18, 2024
We were looking for a good brunch spot for some French toast specifically. Their French toast is really great- fluffy and flavourful. There are also great vegetarian and keto options. The Belgian waffles are delightful- crisp and just the right amount of sweetness. The coffee is good, great lunch and breakfast options, and really friendly and accommodating service. I love all the windows in the back that look out over a little park. Great atmosphere, food, and service
Andrew Malmo
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March 12, 2025
Lovely cafe, great coffee and delicious food, and the food presentation is really nice. Warm friendly welcome. A tad understaffed as they don't seem very busy. Recommended for a to bring your laptop and get some work done with a nice coffee, or hang out with a friend of one of the sofas.
Lynn G
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January 16, 2025
French toast was pretty shiok, with good flavour and fluffy. The rosti was yummers too! Overall a very satisfying brunch. I liked the coffee, not over-extracted
Sanket Sali
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July 28, 2024
Yummy food and best service from everyone.
Highly recommend the cafe.
Coffee was amazing so as food.
Thanks for lovely hospitality.
Will let know our friends and family to visit.
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Drug test your staff please. Management really need to step in here. The atmosphere is beautiful on a Saturday morning at 10am. Someone has put real thought in designing this place. The downfall is choice in staff. 3 of us walked in and the 2 young girls behind the counter reeked of cannabis.. one looked at us with a distant look on her face and didn't smile or say anything, and when I asked if the crumpled A4 page on the counter was the menu, she responded with Yeah... and nothing else. We found a table ourselves and got up to order (its common practice at cafes like this that the staff come and take the order). The coffee was body temperature, tho tasted good. For a second there the girl looked so uncoordinated that i thought she was going to spill them. The food came in good time but was bland and unseasoned- no flavor. We expected better to be honest. I tasted all 3 meals, and would say all 3 were very average. With better staff it could be a fabulous place to come. **may or may not be the issue of this cafe (or another business nearby) but the stench of sewage in the cafe was over powering- the toilet had no water in it, the toilet roll holder fell open as I tried to pull off the roll and I couldn't keep it shut / keep it from falling on me. And there were no hand towels. Please fix your plumbing pronto.
We were looking for a good brunch spot for some French toast specifically. Their French toast is really great- fluffy and flavourful. There are also great vegetarian and keto options. The Belgian waffles are delightful- crisp and just the right amount of sweetness. The coffee is good, great lunch and breakfast options, and really friendly and accommodating service. I love all the windows in the back that look out over a little park. Great atmosphere, food, and service
Lovely cafe, great coffee and delicious food, and the food presentation is really nice. Warm friendly welcome. A tad understaffed as they don't seem very busy. Recommended for a to bring your laptop and get some work done with a nice coffee, or hang out with a friend of one of the sofas.
French toast was pretty shiok, with good flavour and fluffy. The rosti was yummers too! Overall a very satisfying brunch. I liked the coffee, not over-extracted
Yummy food and best service from everyone. Highly recommend the cafe. Coffee was amazing so as food. Thanks for lovely hospitality. Will let know our friends and family to visit.