Was early for catching the train so reluctantly made a first time visit to the acclaimed park parlour AND BOY WAS I GLAD!!! Was too cold for Ice Cream (but having spotted favourite flavours will be back for some of that in the spring) so went for a Cool and Creamy Caramel Frappuccino. This Frappe was not like the iced-down versions. that you may suffer the misfortune of being handed at your local high street chain baristas, it was so filling and likeable to an angel delight butterscotch! The girl who made it offered her apologies in advance after having confessed to not making one for a while but hey if it turned out to be so wrong, it was so right!
Queues are necessary I understand that but the small parlour in Victoria park has people completely blocking the footpath and would contravene Covid rules. It also smells of bad drains there right outside of the window of the parlour. Victoria park in general was appalling today with all kind of activities like football training, tennis, picnics, crowds etc. This cafe is not responsible in its entirely but i do think its not helping. It was not lockdown by any stretch of the imagination!!!
Nice little ice cream shop HOWEVER very expensive. Took my 2 year old and 3 year old grandchildren to the park on a hot day, went to ice cream shop to get them an ice cream and an ice lolly. Cost £4.05 for a lemonade ice lolly and one scoop of vanilla ice cream in a tub. If you want a cone it’s 50p extra. Extortion prices especially in a family oriented park.
One of the worst cafes I have ever been to. Table wasn’t cleared from previous customers. Their dirty plates and cups were still there when we left! Had to wait in line for 40 mins only for the order to be wrong. Felt sorry for a few other customers who had drink orders forgotten about. Do yourself a favour and avoid and enjoy the park instead
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Queues for ages. 2 speeds, slow and stop. Spend my life queuing in this place for drinks. Loads of staff stood about playing with their hair so not very hygienic. The place needs re modelling with a separate counter for ice creams to speed up the service. The food is limited, pre prepared and cheese with everything it seems.
Esposito's coffee is always on point and is the perfect reward after a long walk around the park. You can't beat freshly ground Italian coffee. They have a variety of plant milks to choose from, which is why I continue to go back :
I came here with my grandson, we shared doorstep toast which was delicious and the staff were very friendly, helpful and it has a good atmosphere too highly recommend
Waited in a queue for half an hour for 2 drinks. Couldn't believe how poorly organised it was with 5 members of staff behind the counter and dirty tables everywhere.
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Great cafe Great choices of coffee and food on offer. Nicest coffee I have had in a long time. Try the flat white with coconut milk. Deal breaker!
We called in just as the guys where cleaning up but they kindly let us use the wc facilities very much appreciated. Polite young gentlemans.
