Archimandrite Philip

Really enjoyed my carrot cake and hot chocolate. The staff were really helpful and quickly found us a table. Ordered online... took a while to be served, but the cafe was heaving, so that's easily excused. Not cheap, and a quick look at the clients suggested that they were not worried about paying their heating bills, so I guess the prices suited their needs.

I really enjoyed being here - sadly I could only spare half an hour and told the staff member this - he didn't mind. Everything was most timely, most friendly, the crusty baguette, crisps, salad, hot chocolate were all delicious and came as a sort of "meal deal". Would I come here again ... sadly I live in Lincoln so it is unlikely. Would I like to come again - oh yes. Big smiles, warm welcome, friendly conversation, prompt service, lots of other customers who added to the very positive atmosphere. Looking round, there wasn't anyone there I wouldn't like to know better. I'm used to being stared at (well I do dress strangely) and it was lovely to be somewhere where one was a welcome customer. Also this is the only place I every been where there is bunting in the toilets! The décor is great, whopping great banana plants (I guess they are fake) and retro cups, plates etc - nothing matching - much from 50s to 70s so (as I'm getting ancient) it was interesting to see patterns that had belonged to my grandmother and various people who have now gone the way of all flesh. Thank you Union Coffee House - you made a difficult and unpleasant day memorable for all the right reasons.