Jacarandas

Popped in for coffee and cake. Young lady behind the desk wasn't loving life and was unsmiling as she took our order. Obviously she didn't really pay attention to what we asked for as approximately 30 seconds later she brought an order that wasn't ours to the table. Our actual order did arrive quickly after that and was all fine. 1 tea 1 coffee and a piece of millionaires shortbread big enough to share was about £7.50, so price was typical for the area and it all tasted good. I'd go back again, give it a go.

Jacarandas is a fabulous place to drop anchor. The staff are lovely the location is wonderful; just a pavement-width away from a beautiful carefully landscaped little river. During the summer, large bifold doors can be opened, so some of those within can enjoy the burbling water along with souls seated at tables under a canopy outside. Jacarandas serves delicious wholesome food, freshly prepared to order. The cake counter should come with a warning for those with no willpower (guilty as charged). The selection is irresistible. I was compelled to sample what, for me, was a new-take on the venerable chocolate brownie. It had a thick mint filling (think After Eight with nobs on) and generous choccy topping. Don't know who made it, but they deserve an Irresistibility-Medal. In these days of national-chain-caffs, Jacarandas is a super top-dollar local resource which deserves all the loyalty and trade which comes its way. Please check it out.