Comments on: Hobb’s Cafe – Probably one of the best.

By: Jennie McLaren

Jennie McLaren — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:10:33 +0000

We had a similar experience. We weren’t told our children weren’t welcome when we entered and there was no sign indicating any such intolerance but, as we sat down at a table, a male member of staff approached us and told us in a very accusatory manner that our children must not under any circumstances leave their seats or make any noise as it was unnacceptable to the other customers. My husband ensured that the children’s behaviour was appropriate at the table whilst I queued to order, but when my 2 year old made a little grizzling sound, the man, who was then serving at the counter, made an extremely aggressive and unneccessary remark to another customer ahead of me in the queue about my child and proceeded to laugh loudly at his own ‘wittiness’. We, of course, left immediately, making it clear that we were not about to hand over money for overpriced cakes to someone who thought that this was an acceptable way to behave in front of customers! He obviously has a major issue with children but I can’t imagine his attitude does the books much good!

By: James Hawksworth

James Hawksworth — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:42:00 +0000

Visited with family after a nice country walk.
We were greeted by a very unpleasant member of staff who promptly told me that my children weren’t welcome! “We don’t have children in our cafe”.
I own and operate bars and restaurants across the UK so simply cannot accept such blatantly poor customer service.
Probably the worst cafe I have ever visited.

By: Jane B

Jane B — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:49:40 +0000

Called in again yesterday (just for research purposes), I had some of the chocolate cake – a slight crunch to the top & so moist inside – it did not disappoint. We sat outside enjoying the sun & view. This cafe really does deserve our maximum 6* rating.