The Pantry

Plus points: A lovely friendly cafe with a warm welcome from the staff. The coffee was delicious and the tea cake very buttery and scrumptious. For that reason I have given three stars. Negative points: My friend and I ordered a cappuccino each with toasted crumpet and tea cake, then took our seats inside the cafe. We waited a good five minutes before the waitress arrived at our table carrying one cappuccino and one mug (presumably intended for staff use). Another few minutes passed before the second cappuccino arrived. A further 10 minutes passed before our crumpets and tea cakes arrived. The waitress said she’d fetch us each a knife, but didn’t return so I asked another waitress for two knives. These arrived at the table and were plonked down on the bare table and one of the knives was clearly dirty. I called another passing waitress to request another clean knife. She took it and returned a minute later with the SAME knife, now wiped clean. The dirty knife should have gone straight into the wash/dishwasher and a fresh knife supplied. All cutlery SHOULD have been wrapped in a paper napkin so it didn’t make contact with the table top, no matter how clean it may be. I dislike complaining but I have a kitchen hygiene certificate and have served in a cafe myself and this type of service would not have been acceptable. In a time of heightened awareness of hygiene it is absolutely vital that the cafes which we love to support with our custom, adhere stringently to immaculate hygiene procedures.

What a wonderful place fantastic food and brilliant staff. We took our daughters there whe we got married and the table had a just married balloon on it what a wonderful touch thank you

Very friendly service and food is amazing. Highly recommend.

Afternoon tea is delicious with warm scones and home baked cakes

Gluten free quiches and fresh baked gluten free scones ,to order same day Absolutely delicious Would highly recommend and will be returning