The Café

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  Laurence Errington

  ·4 months ago

  “The U shaped curve...many people giving 5 stars and nearly the same giving 1 star. Yet so few in-between (2-5 stars). I agree service is slow, even though plenty staff. Nice spacious design. Contented overall”

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  Jim Stott

  ·10 months ago

  “Delightful staff gave us a lovely, generous welcome. Good food as it should be… simple and fresh, and very reasonable! Thank you, we will be back”

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  Chris Rush

  ·1 year ago

  “Just had a coffee and muffin but both were good and staff were very friendly and helpful, it was a quiet Sunday and it's a great location. Hidden away inside the ECA courtyard but open to the public.”

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  Fred Graaf

  ·1 year ago

  “On 10 March 2025 I had lunch with friends in The Cafe and I must say the food was lovely. A large bowl of Leek &, Potato soup with bread and butter and a Piri Piri chicken burger with skinny fries, a large portion too, both were very tasty, and all for just £9.20. Service was friendly and fast and the manageress was efficient and helpful. And The Cafe is a roomy and nice place. It was a great experience! 👍”

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  PAYA

  ·1 year ago

  “I can't believe you pay £6.95 for this sad excuse for a pasta meal. The portion of pasta was abysmal and barely had anything in it. The service is a little disorganised as well — I ordered both a meal and a drink. The meal had table service, so you would expect the meal and the drink would come together, but no, you are expected to wait at the counter for your drink while your food is served to an empty table.”

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  Andrej Nikolic

  ·1 year ago

  “I really don't understand the 1 star reviews!! This place is always a joy to visit, and the staff are always welcoming and has a bright smile on their faces! I got a Too Good To Go bag here before and have came back for more ever since. Everything is high quality and reasonably priced. The Too Good To Go system is magnificent here, and the services is like never before! Definitely encouraged to visit more often and try out some of their other pastries and hot foods! 6 stars if I had the opportunity to!!!”

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  Fernanda A.

  ·2 years ago

  “Dining here with friends after a class session at the ECA North East Building. It was during Easter time so my friends got to try a variety of the Easter special menus while I ordered the fish and chips. It's delicious and pretty affordable, in my opinion. The staff are lovely with a quick service :)”

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  Jess Lu

  ·2 years ago

  “Please hire more staff or have better efficiency. I ordered a latte and waited 30 minutes until raising the issue with the staff, they skipped me. There’s only one barista and she’s visibly stressed. There are other people lining up while no one is serving them. I am a student here so I have no other option to go to, they know that too, so they can be horrible and still have people spending money here. Not to mention how they would shoo people away for not purchasing even if it’s one person out of an entire group who’s dining there. Not student friendly at all.”

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  Alfie Steele

  ·3 years ago

  “Had the displeasure of dining at the privatised university cantina, and it was a complete disappointment. The prices were exorbitant, and the quality of the food was subpar. The menu was limited and lacked variety, with only a few options to choose from. Their vegan options are especially flavourless. The portions were tiny, and I left feeling unsatisfied”

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  Seamus Blobb

  ·3 years ago

  “Bad! I've been here a few times and I'm yet to have a good cup of coffee. The food seems pricey for what you get. The atmosphere of the place was strange too, there was a real sense of animosity between the staff and the customers. It did not make for a pleasant environment in which to sit and relax. I was also confused as to who this cafe was aimed at... the location suggests students but the prices do not. Altogether a pretty poor showing from 'The Cafe', I am in no hurry to return!”

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