I had a bit of a thirst on me when I got here today. My top lip had stuck to my gums so as I entered, I looked like I was doing a bad James Cagney impression. Anyhoo I’ve visited this caff a lot since it opened in the mid-naughties on the site of where the Lamb Hotel used to be. This is the third and most-impressive of a chain of three cafes (the other two being in Telford and Oswestry).
It’s since been through a few refurbs, the latest introducing plastic chairs (look a bit crap but comfy enough) and my pet hate: high chairs. I still don’t see the point in them apart from where space is at a real premium. Do people feel superior looking down on their fellow eaters whilst simultaneously trying to keep their balance? Or is it to provide some form of childhood regression where the staff will come and fit you with a bib? Mind you, rusks are quite nice….
The trendy decor includes a couple of wall-mounted TVs (with relaxing fishbowl and ocean scenes) and mood lighting. There’s the usual spotlights, plenty of hanging on-trend lighting present; the concertina style brushed stainless steel multi-directional type and hanging gold filament lamps. I’m not boring you am I?
Other interesting features include a blue aqua box as I call it (a vertical glass tank in which bubbles rise) and a small number of booths, though the large curved table at the back which was my favourite (and I used to hog) has been removed which is a shame.
If you have to work in a cafe, this is one of the best to work in (when the wifi works) as it’s comfortable and spacious enough (especially if you avoid busy times). The menu is quite large and there are specials though often few gluten-free or vegan options. You have to order at the counter (there is also a not very generous reward scheme) and the food is brought to you.
Eating here doesn’t come cheap though. £7 for effectively 2 rounds on bread, beans and a latte is a bit steep – in fact it’s almost vertical. Maybe if they’d not done the latest refurb it would have only been the bargain price of £6.50.
This place was robbed a few years ago and sometimes I feel that it was just one of the punters showing the café what it feels like!
Verdict: 4/5
Good:
Spacious and cool
Bad:
Limited gf options. Pricey
It’s a nice place bit a little overpriced?
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It certainly is. Are you the Dave Vernon from London?
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Not cheap but a nice cafe. Lots of rooms and like Steve and co behind the counter
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Love the reviews – keep up the good work! Love Aroma – hope it doesnt’ close down due to the virus 😦
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Go in here all the time for the burger and the coffee. Like the blog – found it by accident mate
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Love the water thingy and the seats there when I’m with my girlfriends and got a good vibe. Your reviews make me laugh Cookie Monster!
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Love this place1
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Storming place
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All good but it’s a bit pricey and up it’s own ahem, local ladies love lunch
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Love your writing, you’ve got a real skill there. Keep up the good work!
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he is talented I’ll give you that!
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I prefer the Oswestry one as this one is too pricey
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too posh you b*stards
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I don’t find it cheap in here but cool as a cucumber
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Brilliant cafe but not cheap and food can be a little bit iffy on occasion. Lots of space though and groovy for Nantwich!
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Love it – best in town probably if not Cheshire?
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It aint cheap but nice inside and food often nice and it’s spacious x
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One of the best bets when Mr Covid is in town as it’s big
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Good place if it is not busy which usually it’s not but not the cheapest and dummy service sometimes?
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This place is very useful at the moment as it’s less risky than others – more space and you can get the booth near the door if your are worried x 🙂
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A good cafe but there better value places in town I’d say.
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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One of the safest places at the moment due to its size and lots of tables. Not cheap and food can be so-so but a cool place to spend time. Me and the wife go in for lunch most weeks so we like it anyway. Good luck to all and stay safe.
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Great cafe and cool spot for hanging out and chilling – luv to the staff who are grate!
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Costs u an arm and a leg but hey its nantwich
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Bugger me it was pricey but loads of space and easy to avoid people. The Mrs likes it so it keeps me out of the doghouse 🙂
Had the steak I think last time and she always has a jacket. All fine.
Keep up the good work!
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Beware! Food has gone downhil and so have some of the staff. Food is cold and overpriced maybe since Covid – maybe not enough staff?
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Not what is was – one staff member seems to have come out of prison maybe staff supply shortage but come on!
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Crap overpriced food in a nice environment when there are not kiddies around. Best off just having a drink here.
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Here’s my verdict. Pricey, crap food and wifi does not work on Apple laptops. Staff crap these days too.
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COuld do much better – downhill fast 😦
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too expensive end of
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Changed the menu but it’s overprices, shite and smelly in there now.
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