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M&S cafe Posted by Bill D on 10/1/2024, 19:24:13 Went into M&S cafe at Cribbs Causeway yesterday (Bristol just off M5 for those that don't know it) They seemed to have upped their game on the GF front, on the day we went at least. Good range of cakes and scones plus a new on on me, a Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto toastie which I tried. Very tasty if a bit messy, the cheese was very stringy as is the want of Mozzarella so not easy to eat elegantly but I would have it again. Shame M&S have seen fit to not supply saucers now with cups, not the end of the world but just an annoying sign of falling standards. I seem to remember there was talk of them doing away with tea pots a while ago, glad to say that has not materialised yet, I hate being served up with a mug with a tea bag in it. I would ventur to say people that go to N&S cafe want a bit of old fashioned service. On the subject off the Cribbs junction (17 I think) if you head in the opposite direction there is the excellent Almondsbury garden centre, not easy to find as it is not very well signposted but you turn off heading towards Almondsbury village. They closed their lovely cafe down during Covid but have now built a brand new one which is very nice. Bill D.

Re: M&S cafe Posted by David mc on 6/2/2024, 21:42:47, in reply to "M&S cafe" I agree about the loss of saucers or plates in M&S. my approach is to nab several paper napkins and use them instead. The lemon shortbread fingers are lovely.

Re: M&S cafe Posted by Louisa on 11/1/2024, 8:48:35, in reply to "M&S cafe" I had all but given up on M and S cafes as the ones I’ve been in recently have been lacking in gf offerings. They haven’t had any gf sandwiches or many cakes. It inspires to try again!

Re: M&S cafe Posted by Bill D on 11/1/2024, 13:59:25, in reply to "Re: M&S cafe" Agreed Louisa, the Cribbs one is I guess a 'flagship' store, the only other one anywhere near us is Taunton so be interesting to see if it is the same. Weston Super Mare one closed down a few years ago, surprising decision really given the huge expanse od house building in and around WSM. We have a couple of Simply Food outlet within about 10 miles. Bill D.

Re: M&S cafe Posted by Bobby S on 12/1/2024, 11:19:04, in reply to "Re: M&S cafe" The M&S cafe in Scarborough had a big sign up about the gf toastie yesterday and also had gf muffins, iced buns, lemon biscuits and flapjack so maybe they are finally getting the message!

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