Curiositea

Nice atmosphere and cakes, but staff is rude. It often takes 15 minutes to get a simple drink, even when the place is empty, because the staff is to busy chatting around. UPDATE Sept 2023 The place got much better recently. It has been redesigned very nicely, everything is clean, the staff is friendly. The waiting times have reduced, coffee quality is good and importantly does not get worse (as is the case with every other place on campus). The opening times are good as well. The only thing that would make it better in my opinion is a better selection of non-sweet hot snacks,but the cakes are still very good. Probably the best place on campus now.

Ok. Could be great though, that is my wish. The cakes are all pretty good, and they have a great selection of loads of different drinks, however they are sometimes rushed and poorly executed. As you can see in the picture this is probably the most rushed capp I've ever seen. Bad foam. However sometimes it's good. Would be great if they could improve the consistency. The hot chocolates are also poor, very weak chocolate flavour, they just shove loads of toppings on. Would be so much nicer if they had a strong chocolate baseline, otherwise what's the point.

Lots of vegan (and therefore vegetarian) options on cakes and drinks. The vegan coffee and walnut cake was seriously delicious and moist. The shop is decorated in light colours with bunting and quirky items to make it feel airy but welcoming. Money goes to the Students Union unlike the Costa next door which doesn't profit the students. Would recommend!