Went in for lunch on my birthday as it's just down the road and under new management. Shake has a really nice atmosphere, and the staff were really friendly. I ordered a strawberry milkshake (my first one) and a BLT with avocado. Both were really good. The BLT was bigger than I expected, stuffed with bacon, and served in amazing bread, with a side salad. It was messy to eat, but worth it.
I'm glad this place is open again, I'll definitely be back!
July 2023:
Revisited today after a long absence, I believe it's now under new ownership again and has only just reopened.
The interior has been opened up a little more and redecorated, it was full when we arrived (there's about 22 seats in total) but we grabbed a table as it became available.
Service was very friendly but slow (90 minutes or so to get a cold sandwich, cold quiche and side salad and a sausage sandwich) but given they're probably still trying to find their feet and work from a very small kitchen I understand. I only mention it to set expectations, this isn't currently somewhere for a quick bite to eat.
Coffee is 100x times better than it used to be and now not only tastes of something but is actually pretty decent. The homemade shortbread is a nice touch and tasty to boot. Milkshake options have vastly reduced but the classics are covered and are well made... albeit slowly.
Food was good, all nice and fresh, ingredients seem of a decent quality and the side salad very generous, hopefully in time the delays in getting it out can be worked on.
Well worth a visit if you're in the area.
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Old review from a couple of years ago: A well presented suburban option away from the centre of town, closed for some time but reopened mid-August.
I haven't visited in over a year due to their prolonged closure in the outbreak but back then the coffee was little lacking in taste and the breakfasts not as good as those available previously. Sandwiches and milkshakes consistently OK.
Such a lovely cafe with good music. Food was amazing - made with good quality ingredients by a handsome chef!
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