Good cafe in accy ? - Page 2

garinda · 08-02-2011, 19:56

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

Is that the one at the bottom end of Warner St ?

No.

As you're going up, it's on the right, just after the florists.

Who incidentally supply the table flowers for the cafe.

I suppose it's half-way.

Opposite Adam's, the photographers.

Barrie Yates · 08-02-2011, 20:18

The 2 that we like best are Imposta and the one in the Arcade, we consider both to be brilliant. Haven't tried the one opposite the Calder but the others are pretty poor - in our opinion. The worst one being, well, don't think it PC to name it on here as it has had some publicity lately on another thread concerning toilets, which does seem appropriate considering our experience there.

buttonsmum · 08-02-2011, 21:13

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Originally Posted by garinda

Went to Divine today, in Warner Street.

Happy to say, we thought it was indeed...divine.

Extremely friendy service. They knew we hadn't been before. Which shows they know their customers well, because it could have backfired badly if we had.

Decorated with a colourful and stylish boho-chic style, with displays of ethnic jewellery to look at, and life enhancing, mystical texts on the walls to read, the whole ambience was charming, and wouldn't be out of place in Soho, Brighton's Lanes, or a trendy street in Manchester.

We both had homemade broccoli and Stilton soup, which was delicious, and was served in a very generously sized bowl. We really didn't need it, considering how hearty the soup was, but we also had a ham and cheese sandwich, which was seved with an undressed, crisp and tasty salad. Even the crockery has style, being retro, chintzy thirties.

The owners were very chatty, and when my Ma mentioned we'd been bakers in Ossy for sixty six years, we were given free scones and jam, to sample how good their homebaked cakes are, and they are just that.

Coffee lovers, such as myself, will approve the coffee choice. The latte only came in one size of cup, massive, and was the best I've had for ages.

Weak, early spring sunshine, and a very enjoyable lunch, meant a lovely Tueday.

Cost just over sixteen pounds, and worth every penny.

Will definitely be a regular haunt.

This has got to be my favourite cafe by far. It has a lovely calm, relaxing atmosphere, and the staff are all very friendly. Leron always takes the time to speak to his customers weather they are regulars or not.

I am one of the regulars and have been going to Leron's cafe's for the last six years,

The food is always exceptional and it is reasonably priced too. He also sells some lovely jewellery.

lancsdave · 08-02-2011, 21:36

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Originally Posted by buttonsmum

This has got to be my favourite cafe by far. It has a lovely calm, relaxing atmosphere, and the staff are all very friendly. Leron always takes the time to speak to his customers weather they are regulars or not.

I am one of the regulars and have been going to Leron's cafe's for the last six years,

The food is always exceptional and it is reasonably priced too. He also sells some lovely jewellery.

As soon as you mentioned Leron it was the cafe I was asking about earlier but I think Rindy walks the long way round

Not been in as a customer, only to speak to Leron about an order for somebody. Looks nice so will have to try it one day.

buttonsmum · 08-02-2011, 21:59

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

As soon as you mentioned Leron it was the cafe I was asking about earlier but I think Rindy walks the long way round

Not been in as a customer, only to speak to Leron about an order for somebody. Looks nice so will have to try it one day.

His cafe did used to be at the bottom of Warner Street about six years ago, he later moved further up next door to the flower shop. He also used to have the Cafe that was in the middle of the Arndale Centre

katex · 08-02-2011, 22:05

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Originally Posted by garinda

Cost just over sixteen pounds, and worth every penny.

Will definitely be a regular haunt.

16 quid for 2 soups and sandwiches plus coffee !! Blooming hek !! What's all this about hard up times.. ??

buttonsmum · 08-02-2011, 22:11

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Originally Posted by katex

16 quid for 2 soups and sandwiches plus coffee !! Blooming hek !! What's all this about hard up times.. ??

Like Garinda says, worth every penny, I love going to Divine.

wadey · 08-02-2011, 22:22

I agree with Barrie, two very good cafes

katex · 08-02-2011, 22:32

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Originally Posted by buttonsmum

Like Garinda says, worth every penny, I love going to Divine.

Do we have to pay over the top for decent food then ?
Some people appear to have too much disposable income.

cashman · 08-02-2011, 22:35

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Originally Posted by katex

Do we have to pay over the top for decent food then ?
Some people appear to have too much disposable income.

Can't argue wi that.

lancsdave · 08-02-2011, 22:35

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Originally Posted by katex

Do we have to pay over the top for decent food then ?
Some people appear to have too much disposable income.

Is it that much over the top ? I reckon if you go in Greggs, a sandwich, soup and coffee is well over £4 and you don't get to sit down

garinda · 08-02-2011, 22:36

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Originally Posted by katex

16 quid for 2 soups and sandwiches plus coffee !! Blooming hek !! What's all this about hard up times.. ??

Horses for courses.

Lunch was so filling neither of us have had much for tea.

Since my mum's sixty six, works full time, and has rolled by hand four hundred teacakes every morning, before most folks have rolled out of bed, she can therefore spend the money she earns however she likes.

Besides lunches out, that is our social life.

For both quantity, quality, and exceptional service, in pleasant surroundings, it was worth every penny of the £16.20.

Some people will spend that on a couple of bottles of cheap plonk, and neck it more quickly than it took us to enjoy our leisurely, very pleasant lunch.

Worth, and value, varies, person to person.

Some daft sods thought the thousands of tax payers' pounds it took to stage the laughable flash mob event was good value for money.

Others, in these 'hard times' thought it a complete, and utter waste of money, and was therefore worthless.

Takes all sorts.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 22:44

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Originally Posted by katex

Do we have to pay over the top for decent food then ?
Some people appear to have too much disposable income.

Some people?

Who?

I bet some daft old slappers spend that on hair dye.

Before some people start patronnising others, it might be wise to get a few facts right.

Someone might save up for weeks, to have lunch out, and enjoy every second of it.

Therefore it's good value.

Regardless of how long it took them to aquire that income, before happily disposing of it, how they see fit.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 22:51

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Originally Posted by katex

Do we have to pay over the top for decent food then ?
Some people appear to have too much disposable income.

No.

People choose how they spend their money.

Some people go to the chippy, or KFC, for a treat.

Others might save up for five years to eat in a Michelin starred restaurant.

Some are happy spending twenty quid going to see Stanley.

Others might feel it's worth saving up thousands for a holiday.

Choices.

We all have different tastes, and therefore place different value on things, including food.

I'n 'hard times' perhaps you'd rather we all sat at home eating gruel?

katex · 08-02-2011, 22:51

I get your points, Garinda, did expect you to come up with this, however, just the era I was brought up in. My mum would have said "More money than sense"

Just think it was a little expensive that's all for what you got, not particularly good value.... why should you have to pay this amount for good food and service, and the proprietor nattering your head off whilst you are eating ?