A teaching assistant friend once rang me from down south to say the children were enjoying a series set in the north east. Kevin Whatley was in it, and so were lots of pigeons. But what exactly was a stottie? If only I had known then what I know now, that Eve has the perfect example. I had a lovely fresh sausage stottie with brown sauce and a mug of tea for a great price (£1.80 the stottie, 50p the tea - 50p!!).
The cafe (I think) is a portakabin now settled on the edge of light industrial units. It now boasts decking and a picnic table outside. Inside is fixed seating at tables and some stool seating on one side. A bright chalkboard advertises the menu and specials. The back third of the space is the kitchen so you can see all that goes on. There were newspapers available and bold background music.
OK, it's not the Ritz, but it is clean, friendly and accessible. And even if they do stotties at the Rtiz (and I bet they don't) they won't be as good as our Eve's
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Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Sunday, 23 January 2011
The Sandwich Box Cafe, Walker
Little bit of serendipity (I think!) in this visit. I had planned to go elsewhere but life intervened and I really thought I wouldn't be able to go anywhere this week. Then I found myself in Scrogg Road...and there was the cafe.
Didn't get off to a very good start as I nearly knocked someone over then I open the door. You have to queue in the doorway to be served, basically. I think they could improve the layout there a little. Inside it was wooden floors and pine tables and chairs. Nice and clean. My first instinct was to go for a cheese savoury sandwich and a cup of tea. Then I spotted the coffee and cake for £1.80 deal, and as I'm on a bit of an economy drive thought I would go for that. The chocolate cake was obviously bought in but that didn't detract from its deliciousness - nice and moist, loads of icing. The coffee was too strong for my taste (it usually is) and there was no sugar on the table, you have to state how much you want when ordering and they put it in for you.I have to confess I didn't understand the waitress when she said this. Not often I can't understand a Geordie these days, but she was a bit too staccato for my ears.
There was only myself and one other person eating in, all the rest were takeaways, but the staff seem to have a good local following which is always a good recommendation. Would I go back? Yes, if I was in the area I would know it was clean the food good, but I think it would be cheese savoury and a cup of tea for me next time.
Didn't get off to a very good start as I nearly knocked someone over then I open the door. You have to queue in the doorway to be served, basically. I think they could improve the layout there a little. Inside it was wooden floors and pine tables and chairs. Nice and clean. My first instinct was to go for a cheese savoury sandwich and a cup of tea. Then I spotted the coffee and cake for £1.80 deal, and as I'm on a bit of an economy drive thought I would go for that. The chocolate cake was obviously bought in but that didn't detract from its deliciousness - nice and moist, loads of icing. The coffee was too strong for my taste (it usually is) and there was no sugar on the table, you have to state how much you want when ordering and they put it in for you.I have to confess I didn't understand the waitress when she said this. Not often I can't understand a Geordie these days, but she was a bit too staccato for my ears.
There was only myself and one other person eating in, all the rest were takeaways, but the staff seem to have a good local following which is always a good recommendation. Would I go back? Yes, if I was in the area I would know it was clean the food good, but I think it would be cheese savoury and a cup of tea for me next time.
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