J J's Cafe and Sandwich Bar in Doncaster

We had been here once before under a previous management, when we thought the food was A. a bit pricey and B. a bit pretentious. Yesterday's experience was very different. The outside area when we walked up from the car park needed a bit of a clean, especial as the compound for litter is in full view and was full to the top of cartons and other rubbish. It wasn't a good first impression but we forgot all about it when greeted by a lovely member of staff, (Maisie?) who was very welcoming. Our table was in one of the small dining areas off the main bar area. We had a little wander around after we had eaten and the whole downstairs is very nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Every member of staff we met was friendly, helpful and able to deal with our requests. We ordered two starters and mentioned that the third member of our party might be allowed to share. As a result, the waitress brought a third plate. The starters - fish cakes and ham terrine - were very nice indeed, although, in retrospect, I should have just had a main course, as the portions were quite generous. All three of us had the Barnsley Chops for a main and they did not disappoint. However, they were served in a shallow bowl and I would have preferred a proper dinner plate. It made cutting the meat from the bone quite difficult. We also had a side order of cauliflower cheese and it was enough for all three of us to share. Everything was very nicely cooked and presented. Dessert was the hazelnut cheesecake, which was pleasant, if a little bland. Very good coffee the end the meal. All in all, a very nice experience and I would recommend 1903 for a special lunch out.

After a visit to the library & museum called in for a cuppa & cake. Service was very good with friendly staff. Pots of tea was hot. Cake delicious. Very good visit as per usual.

We had afternoon tea.The food and the service were both excellent. Such a happy and helpful set of people serving in the shop.

Just want to make you aware of these people who own this place.... i did clean there windows.. and first i cleaned one of there windows they watched me clean them, then when it came to pay me for cleaning them, they said they didn't want them cleaning anymore having watched me clean them.... then the second time around they did exactly the same again..... they could of stopped me before i started to clean them... absolutely very sneaky disgusting.... that's the sort of people these are!!!!

Lovely place for a chat and food with friends