Good cafe in accy ? - Page 3

garinda · 08-02-2011, 22:53

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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.. ??

Gave you karma recently, therefore I.O.U.

Hard times.

I'll have to save up.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 22:56

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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.. ??

It was full, by the way.

Luckily we didn't have to wait, as some people were just leaving.

Packed.

Obviously this place is providing something people are willing to pay for.

The staff have genuine charm too, and you can't buy that.

Some have it, others don't.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 22:57

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Originally Posted by cashman

Can't argue wi that.

I can, and will.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 23:00

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

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

No offence to Greggs, it is what it is. Factory made, mass produced, and reasonably priced.

It's fine, if you want something hot and tasty.

Plus, pigeons like it.

cashman · 08-02-2011, 23:04

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Originally Posted by garinda

I can, and will.

n so yeh should yer entitled.

emzy · 08-02-2011, 23:05

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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.

Only me and I went there this morning, had a bacon sandwich and a coffee (in her case a latte) and we were very impressed. Did find it a little pricey but was well worth it, the sanwiches were packed with bacon, no fat, very nice, as was the coffee and latte. They were very friendly and it was lovely and relaxed. Everyone that came in while we were there knew everyone, clearly has its regulars and im not suprised, I will deffinately be going there again. It may cost a £ or 2 more than other places but was worth it.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 23:24

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Originally Posted by katex

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 ?

Well I'm glad I've come up to your expectations, in my replies.

You have gone right down in mine.

Let's deal in facts.

We enjoyed our lunch, and thought it was good value, regarding both quality, and quantity. Fact.

Unless you've eaten there, you can't really say if you think it's good value or not, because you haven't tried it. Fact.

I never said anyone 'nattered' our heads off. The conversation was friendly, yet unobtrusive. Mainly concerned whether we were happy, or needed anything. Fact.

I've eaten all over the world. From what are reputed to be the finest dining rooms on the planet, to some third world dives. I've had both good and bad experiences in both places, from haute cuisine, to greasy spoons.

In my opinion Divine is a very good place to eat.

I've only ever had lunch once with you Katex. Let me put it this way. In every sense, quality, value, and taste, it was a thousand times better than the frozen fish, frozen chips, and frozen peans, they plopped on to the plates in the Calder.

We all have differing tastes, and what value we put on those tastes.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 23:36

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Originally Posted by cashman

n so yeh should yer entitled.

When it's posted, in a thread in which I thought I'd share a nice experience in the hope others might like it, that 'some people appear to have too much disposable income', and then others agree, trust me, my entitlement to respond is guaranteed.

garinda · 08-02-2011, 23:44

All the sour, pathetic pettiness aside, if you like good coffee, tasty, homemade food, in nice surroundings, served by pleasant people, give Divine a try, if you want to.

If you do, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

katex · 08-02-2011, 23:46

Oh hek, not responding to all that verbal.

I too have eaten all over the U.K./other countries at top restaurants/hotels (albeit on company expenses) ... was just querying the amount for 2 soups and 2 sandwiches plus coffee ...THAT WAS ALL !!

x

By the way, there is another street entertainment coming up .. will keep you informed .... LOL.

cashman · 09-02-2011, 00:00

to be honest i thought twas a bit much, but will certainly give it a do.

garinda · 09-02-2011, 00:02

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Originally Posted by katex

Oh hek, not responding to all that verbal.

I too have eaten all over the U.K./other countries at top restaurants/hotels (albeit on company expenses) ... was just querying the amount for 2 soups and 2 sandwiches plus coffee ...THAT WAS ALL !!

x

Quote Katex - 'Some people appear to have too much disposable income'.

Fine.

Even without testing the product, making it nigh on impossible to judge, you think it's expensive.

Fair enough.

That does not give you the right to say 'some people' have too much disposable income, if they choose to eat there, and that your mother would think such people 'had more money than sense'.

My mother also comes out with all sorts of gems.

You can't turn a sow's ear into a silk purse, no matter what gaudy tat you decorate it with.

Never put pearls before swine, and definitely don't bother feeding the silly old pig cherries.

Oh and the best, never let a self-opinated fool, who doesn't know what they're talking about, go unchallenged.

garinda · 09-02-2011, 00:07

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Originally Posted by cashman

to be honest i thought twas a bit much, but will certainly give it a do.

Horses for courses.

I'd have to be drugged, gagged, and smuggled on board, AND want paying, to set foot on a cruise ship.

We all place differing values on everything.

What's priceless to one, is worthless to others.

cashman · 09-02-2011, 00:10

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Originally Posted by garinda

Horses for courses.

I'd have to be drugged, gagged, and smuggled on board, AND want paying, to set foot on a cruise ship.

We all place differing values on everything.

What's priceless to one, is worthless to others.

thats the difference i wont have to be drugged,gagged, or smuggled, i will give it a do.

garinda · 09-02-2011, 00:18

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Originally Posted by cashman

thats the difference i wont have to be drugged,gagged, or smuggled, i will give it a do.

Up to you.

Your choice.

I simply wanted to share that we'd enjoyed our lunch at Divine.

If others want to give it a try, fine.

I hope they enjoy it too.

I didn't expect to be told in public that we 'appear to have too much disposable income', and for others to post they 'Can't argue wi that'.