The Flour Pot Bakery - Fiveways

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  Annina Salo-Tang

  ·3 months ago

  “They used to be nicer but going downhill. The oat milk has changed recently, so the oat latte is not as good as it used to be. The sandwich offer has always been a bit limited for veggie, fish or healthy options, and it hasn't improved really (still no salmon or hummus sandwich, always a lot of bacon and cheese). The salads are good, but rarely on offer. The service is always a bit of a hit and miss, not as friendly as it could be, and rushed. Sometimes they just ignore you. The new points system is complicated and wastes a lot of time at the till, as opposed to just simple cards and stamps. Expensive, of course. There are nicer cafés in Fiveways!”

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  Graham Hollinshead

  ·3 months ago

  “The flour pot breakfast is outstanding- I’d argue better than soho beach house. Proper barista hand crafted beverages so takes a little longer than a chain coffee but worth every second. Very jealous of the folk in five ways.”

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  Meg Harrold

  ·3 months ago

  “Great little cafe with amazing food and reliable coffee. Staff are lovely and the pastries are great. Reliable and enjoyable, would recommend!”

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  Justine Thomson

  ·4 months ago

  “My partner & I visited over the weekend and the new manager has made such a difference! I live locally and not been for a while due to previous poor service. This time we were given a really warm welcome, checked in on by attentive and friendly staff and we didn’t have to wait ages for the bill which happened a lot previously. We made an effort to let the staff know how much of a nice experience we had - the new manager Mikey was really approachable and we had a great chat with him. We’ll definitely be coming back a bit more now that they’ve made some changes!”

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  S Hezza

  ·5 months ago

  “Table Service is chaotic and slow, (usually because they have not noticed you waiting for a seat as they chat around the corner - usually the guys chatting) and then food often arrives cold so eggs not nice. A lot of the staff are quite unfriendly and unwelcoming with a few exceptions. You feel like a nuisance. Noticed they have stopped Table Service completely after 2 now. Over priced bread based menus rigid menu system and not enough vegetarian breakfast items making you pay down the nose for extras. Also it’s really vegan not vegetarian, no vege sausage or vege bacon - halloumi and advocating ok but need traditional options too. To add it is an incredibly noisy environment and the acoustics are terrible which is odd as it used to be a bank with fantastic soundproofing!”

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  Tim Palmer

  ·6 months ago

  “First time visit on Sunday...Not impressed to say the least. Latte expensive for size of cup £3.95 Waited 20mins before having to remind staff was still waiting for one coffee. Luke warm when I got it. Quality taste 6/10. Food hopefully better but not sure ill go back to find out. Shame !”

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  Jamie

  ·7 months ago

  “Two times in two weeks my partner and I have visited TFPB. Both times were fantastic, the food was incredible and it was just a really enjoyable experience. The only slight knicks that pushes it down to a 4 star out of 5, is that the tables are quite small so trying to juggle everything is sometimes a bit of an annoyance (though the place itself isn't very big so I understand that too) and secondly the cups we were given (including the cutlery) weren't pristine (as in, slight marks of prior food or residue) so they required a further wipe down from us prior to eating. However, that didn't let the experience faulter. Again, the food was great, both times, and it was on both occasions, fantastic. Do keep in mind it can be very busy at times but I highly recommend this to anyone and I will certainly be making this my go to cafe. Thank you for a great experience.”

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  Kerry Cleaver

  ·7 months ago

  “I dont usually write reviews, but iv been to the five ways Flour pot enough times to get a good consensus of it being a bad establishment. The first time I went was on my lunch hour, I was on my own and just wanted to sit with a coffee while drawing on my iPad. It was busy, but there were always seats available. Firstly I was moved from one table to another - absolutely fine, allows more people in. But then through out my time there I was actively given death stares, as if the staff were trying to get me out because I was on my own and taking up space, or shamed that I just got a coffee and nothing more. I drank up quickly and left. I felt so annoyed afterward and have never felt shame before as being a single person in a cafe. I thought id give it another go upon a quick stop at the Co-op. Again a coffee and a sweet treat. Not being busy this time. Again, pulled my iPad out and started reading. Time passed and checked how long my order for just a Latte had been - 20 minutes. I had to check in where it was and they forgot it. I was sat in front of the till and was surprised no one had clocked it, or even asked if I was ready to order.... They themselves seem to get confused if it's table service or order at till. I only really wanted to be in there total for 20 minutes. So again, drank up quickly and left. People around me were having problems also, the lady next to me almost paid twice for her order, before she saw the issue. The man next to me waited an awfully long time for a server to take his order. All the servers seem nice, but appear to not really know much about how to organise themselves to get jobs done as a team. And they appear to priorities take-away orders. Will go to the Deli next time for Five-ways specific coffee, or walk the extra 10 minutes to the Rotunda next time.”

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  Dom Smith

  ·1 year ago

  “I have heard mixed things about the Flour Pot chain but always walk and past and think it looks lovely, so I decided to give it a go! The atmosphere was buzzing, being very full on a random Thursday lunchtime, people chatting, working or dining solo. It was very pleasant and the bright and airy decor made for an excellent vibe that you feel pretty comfortable in. I was seated pretty fast given how busy it was, and despite the service being a little blunt and inattentive, overall my experience with the staff was good. The coffee was great. It not only looked great with some brilliant latte art, but tasted it too. The beans and barista must both be pretty good, because I thoroughly enjoyed it. That being said, the food, especially for the rather high prices, was a let down. I ordered the Mexican Benedict, expecting an exciting and innovative take on the classic. Though the eggs were packed perfectly, the dish just lacked seasoning and excitement, and I was left very hungry after splashing out over £14. Everything was well made enough, but completely missing any wow. I followed it up with a carrot cake as a result, which was divine. Flavoursome, chunky and filled with nuts and seeds, this made me a happy boy to end my visit. All in all, there’s not much wrong about the Flour Pot, it’s a great atmosphere and lovely place to be, with outstanding coffee and alright food. There’s places in Brighton that are really worth the trip and the money, a little more so than here though. It’s defo worth a visit, but I’m undecided on whether I’ll be back or not just yet!”

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  Jo the Compass Queen

  ·3 years ago

  “One of my favourite brunch haunts in Brighton, this place is always bustling and rightly so. Delicious brunch options, tasteful vibrant decor and a bakery where custom where customers can purchase anything from sourdough to a brioche. Recommended!”