June 2024 by Jabar Barzanji
I have been to this Caffe numerous times in the past and I have seen people taking the seats only to read books or chat with friends. I was seated on one of the chairs in the back where the books are and was reading something and this barista comes over telling me if I don?t buy a drink I cannot be using the seat and not allowed to have a drink that I bought in somewhere else!
There were several free seats so it wasn?t that I am occupying someone else?s space, plus as I?ve said above I?ve seen people on most occasions I?ve been to the floor of the building taking the seats to only read things, if those seats are only for people drinking coffee bought from that caffe then why would you allow other people? It was quite divisive and discriminatory of her to approach me in such a way. Alternatively, it wasn?t my first time at the Caffe to sit and read and no one in the past has said anything.
She told I can?t that have coffee since it wasn?t bought there and can?t use the seat if I don?t have the service!
I would like to ask for a complaint to be logged and a proper response to this issue.
January 2024 by Mehmet C. Evren
You can drink your coffee in peace amidst the scent of books.
January 2024 by Stephen Mead
Lovely place for coffee, can get a little busy on the weekend
January 2024 by Alan Millin
What could be better than a café in a bookshop? Thus is definitely a place worth visiting...
January 2024 by Andrew T
Decent coffee for a good price, surrounded by books. No downside. Staff great too.
October 2023 by Janice Birrell
Great busy cafe in lovely surroundings
October 2023 by Paul Chambers
Great place for a coffee and a book to read
October 2023 by Carol Bowman
Lovely to drink coffee surrounded by an excellent choice of Waterstones books. No canned music!!
June 2023 by Cheryl Wright
Lovely atmosphere, lovey staff, very reasonably priced drinks, 4 stars for food as there weren't very much gluten-free options ... a choice of 2 pre packaged cake bars today, so where my daughter had a large choice of savoury or sweet options I had a choice of 2 small cakes!
June 2022 by The Penguin
Nice café - bought a book and read there for a long time with a Cappuccino and a good slice of cake.
May 2022 by John Robson
Decent food
August 2021 by Christopher
Good service and Lisa is a great host:)
May 2019 by Mikayla Ambrose
As always, a great choice of drinks, sandwiches and sweet treats. Choices available for children too. Staff are always lovely and super helpful.
