Nathan W.
Yelp
On our first ever visit my family and I were left feeling that the place wasn't fulfilling its full potential.
Firstly the seating is all over the place, ok not literally but it was fairly eclectic and disorderly with one table out at the back, another blocking the window, owners obviously not into feng shui)
We were left wondering why the cosy sofas were not placed near the windows so that the pleasant view (any greenery in an inner city is surely an asset) could be enjoyed, instead they are plonked right in the middle looking out of place, in addition to making the walk to the counter a navigational challenge.
The chairs are not uniform, which makes it look a little shabby. (Not chic)
The music seemed much too loud for a lunchtime, meaning it was difficult to enjoy an over coffee chat, book or browse through the newspaper.
We realised that this was probably to drown out the fridges, which had an uncomfortably loud motor when they came on.
We found the menu diverse modern and the food nice, we were satisfied in this respect, but food was served on wooden boards, a welcome chic and contemporary idea.
However, some of these boards (as there were two sizes) in practice were just too small and not up to the job for a sandwich and salad (despite the salad being a meagre portion).
This meant that when eating it with your fingers you would knock it off the board, also filling that would normally fall onto your plate as you ate the sandwich similarly also instead fell onto the table, and was subsequently wasted.
The staff were pleasant enough though and the vanilla coffee I had was delicious, it had artistic shapes which was cool and added to the presentation.
The place seems to need a little more direction as it has great potential.
