Nigel Sturt (Hampshirelibrarian)
+5
First visit here and like my previous reviews first impressions count. Four tired hungry people looking for a meal on Ryde Esplanade found Long John. Attracted first by the name, then the menu cover, the meal choices and spaces available we were quickly seated ready to begin our deliberations of what to eat. The menu has a very good range of meals to choose from, including fish choices, roasts, burgers and much more. Once ordered the meals arrived very quickly and we had excellent customer service. From research it seems Long John is a popular place with locals and tourists. The good was in very good portions, well cooked and very delicious. Thank you Long John for feeding the family so well.
Casually strolled by this little cafe and was drawn in by it's character. Nice little quant independent business. Waiter (a gentleman) was very polite. Food came out quickly and hot!
Good spot for lunch!
Thank you 😁
The food is good quality and very good value for money compared to many other places. The menu is similar to a chip shop although they do pizza as well. The chips are nice.
Serving staff very friendly and helpful, although there was no one around when we arrived, or for a few minutes after we sat at a table.
The only issue is the decor, which looks like it is a 1980s McDonald's or Wimpy. Very dated and not very cosy or welcoming. The beige and burgundy let's it down, as it's very old fashioned.
However, ignore the decor and focus on the food and prices.
Toilets are upstairs. It would be good if there was seating upstairs and some shop downstairs because it's much warmer upstairs when the doors are open.
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