Conor P.
3/5
It’s a shame that the previous reviews are for the previous cafes that were in this location as it is now not an up to date reflection of the current cafe within the premises.
Me and my partner went there today after much anticipation. We hoped for a lovely cafe to open in our village after going so long without. There was much hype about The Krafty Kuppa so we were keen to test them out.
First off, the newly decorated and furnished cafe is very different to the previous company. The new cafe is much more chic and modern but not quite as welcoming as before. We wasn’t greeted at all. Not even a smile and the place wasn’t particularly busy.
We took our seat near to the counter as it was quite cold outside and not much warmer inside to be honest. We had a good look at the menu which has plenty of options. We were impressed by the allergen friendly offerings. We each ordered an Oat Latte and Oat Flat White but when they came they weren’t particularly attractive, the cups and glasses they came in were nothing to write home about which is only a small thing but after the thought that went into the interior design I would of expected nicer coffee cups. The coffee itself tasted quite acidic and there wasn’t even a pattern on the top. We also spotted the server making the coffee wiping her nose with the back of her hand which isn’t something you want to witness before receiving coffee’s from her.
We asked what was the soup of the day as it didn’t seem to be labelled anywhere to which the server responded with two options. We asked if either contained gluten. She didn’t know so she checked with the kitchen and then responded with “we think that both contain gluten”. Either they do actually contain gluten and you’re missing out on an easy to make GF option or the kitchen staff do not know so it’s easier to just say it does contain gluten.
My partner ordered a Ham, Cheese & mushroom omelette as the omelettes come with 3 optional ingredients so that is what was chosen however no mushrooms appeared anywhere in the omelette so what happened to the third ingredient?
I ordered a jacket potato with cheese and beans which does come with a side salad however on a tiny plate which is just not big enough for the meal. I struggled to contain the sauce from the beans. My potato was so overcooked that there was an inch thick at the base of over cooked skin that those knives were never going to saw through.
No one came to take the plates away or check to see if everything is ok which you would expect from a new business as any feedback is important whether good or bad. We got up and said thanks which then the server asked if we enjoyed it to which I replied that it was ok.
I think this business has the potential to be a crowd pleaser but until then I will travel into Bedford or Milton Keynes to our favourite coffee shops and take my money there.
