Sykes Bistro Cafe

Mmmm Coffee Dietary restrictions: Had oat milk which is the only milk I can drink Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fully Loaded Omelette

Food is amazing service brilliant Service: Dine in Price per person: £10–20

Absolutely beautiful food Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Full English Breakfast

Called in at 2 o’clock most cafes closed by this time the food as delicious fresh and hot the staff were really friendly and welcoming 5 from me thank you Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £1–10

When I arrived with my girlfriend, we weren't sure if the bistro was even open, as it had no customers inside. However, we were warmly greeted by friendly staff who came out from the kitchen. We took a seat, and I asked the waitress about the breakfast items. Before we ordered, we were informed that hash browns were not available because the fryers weren't on. Both my girlfriend and I opted for the large breakfast, which costs around £9 each. My girlfriend requested vegetarian sausages instead of pork and asked to swap the black pudding for an extra piece of bacon. I tend to be pickier and don't enjoy a lot of the full menu, so I inquired if I could substitute the two fried eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, and black pudding for more sausage and bacon, keeping in mind that the hash browns weren’t available either. About five minutes later, our breakfasts arrived. I was surprised to find that I received just one extra sausage instead of the multiple substitutions I had requested. Not wanting to make a fuss, I ate my small portion while waiting for my girlfriend to finish her larger meal. During this time, a man entered and started arguing with one of the staff about his car being parked too close to his. It seemed to be an ongoing issue that hadn’t been addressed. After a brief exchange filled with tension, the man left, calling the staff member a derogatory name, which was amusing given the sausage shortage. After this awkward encounter that created a negative atmosphere, I paid and we left. In the end, I paid nearly £9 for three sausages, two pieces of bacon, two slices of toast, and some beans. If the café had been busy and the kitchen staff were under pressure, I might have been more understanding. However, since we were the only customers and they couldn’t accommodate my requests for extra items to replace those I didn’t want or what wasn’t available, I’ve been put off returning. It’s truly a shame because I enjoyed the limited food I did have; the sausages, in particular, were quite nice. Although I can’t fault the food, the customer service and overall experience were disappointing. I wish I had saved my £20 and opted for tea from Cinnamon just a few doors down instead.