Rushden Lakes is a great location and the setting is perfect. We have been coming here since J Blue opened, but our satisfaction has been decreasing. The service is disorganized, leading to long waits and food arriving late, sometimes cold or even after we have finished our drinks. The cakes are dry, stale, and unpleasant. Although the menu describes the food nicely, the flavors fail to live up to expectations. The staff are friendly and professional most of the time, but the system they work under does not benefit the customers or the staff. The prices are too high for the quality of food offered. With such a large customer base at this shopping destination, Jamaica Blue needs to improve. T...
We just now had brunch at Jamaica Blue in Rusden Lakes. Actually we were initially going to the place opposite until we saw cashless only. So took a look at the menu and asked if Jamaica blue took cash which they did. We both opted for the booked brunch breakfast. There were a couple of things we asked if we could swap and the waitress said no problem at all, which is quite rare nowadays. She was lovely to chat too. We sat down outside and soaked up the sun for about less than 10 minutes and breakfast arrived. Can honestly say it's one of the best we've had. The roasted vine Tom's were like a flavour explosion. Poached eggs were perfectly cooked. And this was more by accident as the place ac...
This café used to be known for its delicious cakes and coffee, but the cake selection has been greatly reduced. During my recent visit, my friend ordered a berry muffin and a coffee, while I ordered a hot chocolate. After waiting outside for a while, we received the berry muffin, which my friend enjoyed. However, a couple who arrived after us were served their drinks before us. When I inquired about our drinks, I was told they were 'nearly ready' and that they try to serve customers in order. Unfortunately, when our drinks finally arrived, my hot chocolate was lukewarm. This lack of organization in serving customers is disappointing compared to other cafes that seem to have a more efficient...
I will not be returning to this restaurant. I ordered the avocado mash with bacon, but it arrived 10 minutes later without any bacon. I sent the plate back to the kitchen and after 15 minutes, it came back with hot bacon and a cold, hard egg, along with everything else on the plate being cold. I would have expected the chef to remake the dish, but instead, I had to send it back to the kitchen again. Finally, I refused the order and received a full refund. I am appalled that the chef thought they could provide such poor service. I will not be returning to this restaurant.
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Service and attitude of manager absolutely terrible. An hours wait for food, and even then items were missing. Understand that things go wrong but it's how you deal with it with customers that counts. No acknowledgement, no apology, no offer of a free coffee to smooth out the wait. 2ndctime on last 6 months we've tried it and it's not been great. Such a shame because it used to be a regular weekend visit fir us.
We attended an event at the lakes that was run by Blue Light Card. They had stands and events to attract people to the lakes and support the businesses. We chose to stop here for refreshments. The bill came to £26 and we presented our card and we were given 40pence discount. We felt appreciated for all the hard work we do thank you
the waitress who looked after us was excellent. I ordered soda brot toast with jam. warm quality was exactly what the doctor ordered. the equivalent of americanarno (long black) beautiful and rich, perfect. will come back to any case. my sister has the croissant with a latte she said was delicious.
cozy caffe with a good selection of hot and cold meals. the menus are at the tables (in contrast to some coffee shops where they have to go to the counter).) we went on the afternoon and ordered a latte and a hot chocolate, both were excellent (rich, creamy etc.) I would go back to lunch.
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My wife and I visited to have coffee and bacon rolls. The food (when we finally got it) was OK. The service, however, was dreadful. The woman at the counter couldn't even be bothered to acknowledge our presence she just ignored us! Never again!
Very very slow service. There seems to be no management. Food arrived cold. Will not return even for a drink as these took 15 minutes
