Liam Dowsett-Clark

Review of The Timeless Way

This place is very close to a 5 star for me, maybe...

This place is very close to a 5 star for me, maybe 4.5. it's very different, with a strong jazz theme which I liked, lots of seating and a great menu. Staff were pretty good and I enjoyed the table service as apposed to ordering at the counter.

I ordered the island big breakfast I think it was called, which was very unconventional. Every individual ingredient tasted amazing which was great, however it is served deconstructed which I didn't hate, But it's a bit awkward trying to scoop poached eggs onto everything else without it going everywhere, I would've like having all the ingredients on top the toast. I also think this should come with 4 pieces of toast, not 3. ( 2 for the eggs, 2 for the spreads). The spreads were a nice touch, it didn't really fit with the breakfast but i liked having the jam on toast at the end which ensured I didn't go hungry, once again, I only had one toast spare for 3 jams. Also would've liked to see the jams in little dishes to avoid the plastic!

The coffee was really good too, however I ordered a latte and the two options were a cup or mug. A latte is served in a glass! I'm sure the staff would've been happy to serve this in a glass if I asked, however this should be the standard.

All in all the food was great, staff was great, but just a few small things would turn this place into a 5 star cafe!