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4.6(1300) See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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composite score
Services
Specialty Coffee, Dessert & Bakery Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Reviews
1300

What recent reviews say

Diners consistently praise the food quality, welcoming staff, and pleasant setting. A strong draw is the complimentary English Roast Pork birthday meal, which reviewers highlight as thoughtful and delicious. The space works well for group bookings and family outings, though busy periods can mean longer waits.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • delicious food
  • nice atmosphere
  • good for gatherings and celebrations
  • generous birthday treat
Watch-outs
  • long wait times during peak service
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Best for: Families and friend groups celebrating birthdays or gathering for meals.
Think twice if: You are in a hurry; busy periods can result in slower food service even for smaller groups.

Strengths

  • Free birthday English Roast Pork promotion
  • Spacious layout for large group bookings
  • Attentive, knowledgeable staff
  • Fresh, varied menu

Worth knowing

  • Complimentary English Roast Pork Chop for birthday celebrants
  • Manager takes time to explain menu items and recommend dishes
  • Can accommodate groups of 23 or more
  • Staff send orders quickly during quieter times

What reviews say by service

Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
Large group bookings and all-day dining praised; wait times during peak hours noted.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Nice environment and atmosphere appealing for social gatherings.
Pet-Friendly Cafes
Listed as pet-friendly; no review detail on actual pet accommodation.
Specialty Coffee
Mentioned positively with food pairings (Kambucha pairing noted); limited specific detail on coffee quality.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Good atmosphere noted; no reviews specifically addressing work or study suitability.
Halal / Muslim-Friendly Cafes
No review mentions of halal status or Muslim-specific provisions.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.47 average across the 84 brunch & all-day dining cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Methodology
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Common questions

What is the birthday treat?
A complimentary English Roast Pork Chop, available during the celebrant's birthday week. Some reviews mention free kids meals also included.
Can you fit a large group here?
Yes. One reviewer brought 23 people and noted the space nicely accommodated them, though food service was slower that day.
What menu items stand out?
The English Roast Pork, available as the birthday treat, is consistently praised for tenderness and flavour. The menu offers a variety of lunch and dinner options.

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Last updated 2026-07-03