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Suggest giving the cafe a swerve and if you want to spend, donate your money to IWM instead. Went on 16th April. Ordered cream tea, no decaf tea so had a decaf Nescafé sachet for £8. Long time to get served despite 3 staff members and not much of a queue. They were looking at pots of clotted cream and putting them back in the fridge for about 5-10 mins and went to the kitchen to get fresh. Then returned with cream, I immediately challenged that the date on the cream was 14th April and we were on 16th. I was advised that the fresh Roddas clotted cream can last for a year out the fridge so the best before date is 14th April 2025 not 2024 and it’s ok. Fresh cream does not last 12 months. It was clear it was known too by the behaviour and speed of service I asked for a refund, the member of staff said yes. Then no one returned. Waited 10 mins and went back to the counter the request refund for the cake, I paid for the coffee as I’d drank that whilst waiting. Whilst getting a refund and paying for the coffee, the supervisor threw the cream in the bin, which I challenged. If you don’t have suitable cream that’s fine, lying about it when it’s clearly out of date is poor form and led to slow and unpleasant service. It also made me feel very uncomfortable when I raised it as I didn’t want to eat out of date food.

We were staying nearby, and called in here for a couple of breakfasts. Good value for a perfectly acceptable cooked breakfast.

There are so many coffee shops in Whitley Bay, and Boodles has identified a niche in serving boba. However every time we have been they never ever have the brown sugar boba (which I think is the most popular flavour?!) One time we were even told they only serve that on a Saturday which sounds bizarre?! Also when sitting in for a coffee I really don’t like being served it in a cardboard cup, I’d prefer a proper mug or cup.

Rather expensive. Also a limited range of drinks for children. Central London prices (£3.85 for a bottled milkshake?!) which may explain why it seemed rather quiet.

Having been to this eatery before and been delighted this visit was not good, after change of ownership. We tried the menu after the new owners took over and what a huge disappointment. The roast dinner was tepid in temperature. The chicken (small amount) was so dry I needed water to wash it down. The batters were plainly tiny hard shop bought and the parsnip were very hard as if barely or badly cooked. After we had finished what we wanted I had to go to the counter to pay as we had waited so long for them to collect our plates we were not sure if they were going to. Another couple who arrived sent their food back too. I would not recommend.

Busy at lunch time had not booked but were seated quickly. Ordered food took a little while, ok with that. Food arrived looked ok, but quality was poor, commented to lady and she would pass message to kitchen. Nothing more heard till we were leaving and said message was given to kitchen. The quality of the food seems to have gone down and the prices have gone up. No return visit planned.

We had a toasted sandwich, 2 coffees and a slice of sir choc-a-lot cake. The cake was so dry it was crispy on one side and crumbled to pieces - totally inedible. I went back to the counter , waited for a while for a member of staff to appear. I eventually shouted back for attention and advised that they should not sell anymore of the cake as it was dry and inedible. The member of staff agreed with me and said there had been complaints previously . I asked if she could pass the complaint on and was advised that they would just stop selling it in the end. I told her by then they would not have any customers left.

Miserable rude staff kept waiting over an hour yet arrived early and no one even in restaurant but were told that teh only reservation offer

Great venue with lovely decor, staff were very attentive and created a great atmosphere. Unfortunately the menu was limited and food we ordered was poor. Chef is letting the team down.

Went last night entertainment great Xmas dinner f o r all it was awful could not cut roast potatoes veg came which we shared for 4 people lucky if we got 2 sprouts turkey was nice it was the best part of the meal and there was not enough staff

Food is good, head chef (alcoholic?) could do with less attitude though and show a bit more appreciation to her guests. An old grumpy man interrupted our dinner talking about the state of the country - very rude and put a downer on the overall experience.

Ordered meals for my children they refused to eat as said it tasted funny. The chips were rubbery and everything had an odd tatse to it

Situado por encima del museo de Zoología esto debería haber sido un verdadero placer. En cambio fue una decepción. Los puntos positivos. Tiene un precio razonable con un té que cuesta £ 1. 75 . La comida se veía bien. Puntos malos Visitamos a la hora del almuerzo y no estaba ocupado. Esperábamos el servicio más lento que he experimentado sin ninguna organización y el personal aparentemente sin tener idea de lo que estaban haciendo. No había ningún sistema en el que el personal revoloteara de un pedido a otro. El café estaba sucio. Migas, bandejas y restos de comida en cada mesa y ninguno fue limpiado o limpiado en la hora que estuvimos allí. Señalización de virtud por todas partes. Comercio justo este lavado verde eso. ¿Volvería? - Me temo que es un no.