3.0
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The Coffee Pot in Luton
172 Dunstable Road
WHATSAPP Nº 427 in 505 in Luton
Nº 36 of 39 Other cuisines in Luton
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I visited the Coffee Pot for a takeaway lunch, specifically looking for a shepherd's pie after chatting with a family member who had recently made one at home. As I was craving that comforting dish, I decided to purchase it instead of cooking myself. Upon entering the Coffee Pot, I asked for shepherd's pie, which was not visibly displayed on their food shelf. However, the server confirmed they had it. I paid £7.50, and to my surprise, the server pulled out a tray of shepherd's pie from under the displayed salad without it being covered properly. He mentioned it would take 7-8 minutes to prepare, but after just 5 minutes, it was ready. When I returned home, just under 5 minutes later, I opened the takeaway box to find that the box was already soggy. The shepherd's pie appeared excessively shiny and was smothered in watery gravy (pictures attached). To my astonishment, it came with an overwhelming amount of coleslaw and slices of tomato and cucumber, which I never asked for. The food was cold, despite my short journey home. Overall, I found the dish to be greasy, lacking in mashed potatoes, and the minced meat was tasteless plus it was cold! At £7.50, the meal was definitely overpriced for the quality. I cannot recommend this place for a shepherd's pie — it’s disappointing, especially considering the establishment itself is quite well presented.
Voyage04058671844 . 2025-01-13
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Best vegetarian omelette I've had in years Freshly made while we were seated upstairs staff are sound great prices £4.90 each if I remember correctly
Wandering piercing hippy tramp . 2023-08-15
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