Rifo's Cafe

Rifo's Cafe
189 Guildford Rd

Maylands

(08) 9271 1811

1. Comfort & surroundings

Alexander: Located right on the corner of Guildford Road and Eighth Avenue, you don't get a scenic vista with your breakfast at Rifo's, but you do get to see a lot of cars go by! If you asked me for one word to describe the theme, it would be "orange". And you'd be right in thinking that the decor is pretty much as unflattering as my description sounds. Not that it was awful, it was just... not very cool. This is definitely not a place for hipsters, but there is something comforting about that fact. 2.5 from me.

Lola: They pack a lot of tables into this space without turning the venue into an obstacle course, and surprisingly, the sound and fumes from busy street don't seem to be an issue. We sat on the Guildford Road side but were protected by a plastic blind, so our breakfast did not come with a side of smog. The tables are roomy enough for two and the seats are fairly comfortable, plus I felt far enough away from other patrons to be able to share our latest gossip with each other quite freely. A 3 from this side.

2. Service

Alexander: There are plenty of staff about at Rifo's so you won't have to wait too long for service. Encouragingly, water was provided and plentiful. This isn't the place where you would expect a lot of attitude, and you don't get it from the wait staff. What you do get, however, is an interesting assortment of "uniforms" perhaps more suited to a beach. Surely there are hygiene issues in showing that much skin? But the biggest crime of all was a pair of jeans with rips going all the way from ankle to thigh... Uh oh, it's a 3.

Lola: Yeah that was a bit inappropriate. We weren't at the beach, we were at a restaurant and denim hot pants are a little icky. They were fairly friendly though! Table service was nice too, bringing it up to a 3.5 from me.

3. Tastiness

Alexander: I ordered the eggs florentine and was impressed by the speed of delivery, heat, flavours and serving size. This was a traditional eggs florentine - English muffin, spinach, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce - none of this post-modern, avant garde, reconstructed/deconstructed stuff you find at other breakfast venues. The simplicity took me back to a less complicated time. My only issue? I am pretty sure it was not homemade hollandaise sauce (it had that "out of a jar" taste), which was a big let down. 3 out of 5.

Lola: My breakfast was also English muffin based, but topped with scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and a little spinach. Let's be honest, it was a completely forgettable breakfast. It wasn't the most amazing example of each of the elements, it wasn't innovatively constructed, there wasn't even a garnish. But is that so bad? Absolutely not. In fact, I too was a refreshed by the lack of complication and the good proportioning of flavours. I was also impressed by the presence of three different flavours of frittata on the breakfast menu, which I'm sure I'll opt for next time. Look the food didn't wow me, but it pleased me, and I think that's what Rifo's seems to be about. I'm giving a score of 3.

4. Drinks

Alexander: Feeling adventurous, I strayed from my conventional long black and took a shot at the mango smoothie. Now, dairy is my favourite food group, and the smoothie is one of my all-time favourite drinks - when it's done right. The milk needs to be frosty cold and the fruit needs to be flavoursome. Rifo's did a pretty good job, and the drink was a great complement to my breakfast. It was also a nice touch that the smoothie was made with low fat yogurt and low fat milk. It scores 3.5.

Lola: A smoothie was also on the agenda for me on this particular morning, but mine was of the berry variety and I too am going with a 3.5. Flavoursome, not as calorie laden as some dairy drinks and not so big that it hindered my ability to finish my meal. I liked it.

5. Fiscal matters

Alexander: At $16 for my eggs florentine and $6.20 for my smoothie, the prices at Rifo's are very "middle of the road". You won't feel ripped-off here, but then again, you won't be coming back for the cheap eats. 3 from me.

Lola: My 'Salmon Deluxe' came in at $17 and yes, smoked salmon is not cheap, and yes, the many staff that were rostered on do have to get paid, but I think it was about $5 more than it warranted. I felt close to being ripped off, but if I was going to get funny about it I should have opted for the $5.90 banana bread. So a not too harsh 2.5 out of 5.

The verdict...
Comfort & surroundings: 5.5/10
Service: 6.5/10
Tastiness: 6/10
Drinks: 7/10
Fiscal matters: 5.5/10

TOTAL: 30.5/50

Café 58 Espresso Bar

Café 58 Espresso Bar
58 Carrington St, Palmyra
(08) 9339 7155


1. Comfort & surroundings

Alexander: Smack bang in the middle of suburban Palmyra is Café 58 Espresso Bar. Due to its location, you wouldn't say it has the best views in Perth, but there is a lovely verandah to sit on if you like the outdoors. Lola picked out a prime position on the verandah and even in the middle of the heatwave, it was very comfortable in the shade. There's also plenty of tables inside for those who prefer air-con. My only criticism is the abundance of tacky signs dotted around the walls of the cafe - would be nice to see some local art or at least a unifying theme. I am giving it a 3.

Lola: Oh I disagree! I find the lack of 'local art' quite refreshing. Café 58 is not pretending to be anything it isn't. It isn't trying to be super cool or arty, rather it's serving good food in a modern setting that is not overdone. There are signs around which advertise their special nights but I find this self-promotion non-offensive, more like a public service. Yes I DO want to know when I can get a chilli mussel special, thank you Café 58. I even enjoy the Pop Art theme of the signs! I think they have used the space well here, with a few tables out the front, and air conditioned indoor space and the nice verandah. Let's not go overboard though, there's no harbour views or anything. A 3.5 from me.

2. Service

Alexander: Table service? Tick. Friendly staff? Tick. Willingness to accommodate requests? Tick. Big scores for this category as the staff were attentive, efficient and just all round pleasant. We got water (and refills) without even asking. Our orders were taken quickly. They were happy to let us have substitutions if we wanted. When we paid, the cashier asked how our meals were. THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE, PEOPLE! 4.5.

Lola: Absolutely! Outstanding service here and worthy of full marks in my opinion. Even though we were tucked away down the side there was enough of a staff presence who didn't make us feel like we were being watched, either. Five out of five!

3. Tastiness

Alexander: Somewhat controversially, Lola and I ordered the same thing this time! But this should be seen in a constructive light, as it will provide insight into our judging criteria and personal preferences. The meal we ordered was the Dockers D'Lite: two poached eggs on multigrain toast with cream cheese, spinach, mushrooms, roast tomatoes and lean ham. I have been having fancy Melbourne breakfasts for the past week, and I am trying not to let that adversely affect my judgment, but it would be fair to say that this wasn't fancy. But breakfast doesn't have to be fancy, and this was wholesome, delicious and filling. And relatively healthy! The mushrooms could have been cooked slightly longer and the eggs could have been cooked about 1 minute less, but overall I was very satisfied - 3.5 from me.

Lola: I felt like the problem with the mushrooms was that they were a little tasteless. I know that this was sold as a healthy dish and so that explains it (and means I shouldn't really have this complaint, I suppose), but I would have loved another dollop of butter to have been present during the cooking process. Alternatively maybe they should have chucked in some garlic to keep it safe for slimmers. And the eggs, yes they were slightly overdone for my taste too but this really doesn't bother me too much, they were still a teensy bit runny and I was still wholly satisfied overall. A 3.5 here too.

4. Drinks

Alexander: I think I am going to have to change my order because I'm sure you are all sick of hearing me talk about long blacks. Not the most exciting drink in the world! The one served by Café 58 was steaming hot and tasty, but nothing particularly amazing. So a completely acceptable 3 from me.

Lola: After our last outing's chai debacle I had to jump back on the horse and order one here. I am pleased to say Café 58 delivered with no cause for complaints. Look, it didn't blow me away, wasn't the best I've ever tasted, but it was completely satisfactory. I suppose I can't really articulate any flaws so I'll have to give a 4.5.

5. Fiscal matters

Alexander: I am going to be honest and say that I thought this place was, on the whole, a bit overpriced. The Dockers D'Lite was $18, which wasn't too bad, but most of the options are about the same price. Given the reasonably standard list of options on the menu and suburban location, I think you would have to say that Café 58 is perhaps a bit more expensive than comparable venues. So I can only give it a 2.5 in this category.

Lola: Keeping in mind our last suburban visit, I'm being slightly more generous this time and going with a 3. Sure, there's nothing about the physicality of the venue that warrants higher prices, but we did get excellent service and good quality food. They aren't what I'd call cheap prices, but also aren't bad either, so I'll stay in the middle.

The verdict...

Comfort & Surroundings: 6.5/10
Service: 9.5/10
Tastiness: 7/10
Drinks: 7.5/10
Fiscal Matters: 5.5/10
TOTAL: 36/50

The Silver Spoon

The Silver Spoon
691 Albany Highway, Victoria Park
(08) 9361 4220

1. Comfort and Surroundings

Alexander: For this review, let's break comfort and surroundings down and consider each one separately. First, comfort: The Silver Spoon is very comfortable with well-spaced, well-sized and well-apportioned tables. The bathrooms are clean and pleasant. You could sit in the seats for hours and not feel uncomfortable. So, yes, it's a comfy place. But turn to surroundings and things are a bit different. It's not that anything is particularly bad, just that some things seem a bit, well, awkward. The Silver Spoon is obviously going for a classy vibe with white table cloths and a sleek black, silver and white theme. But there were a few things that stood out: the cigarette butts on the veranda, the waiters in casual clothes (one of whom I originally mistook for a patron taking a bit too much interest in whether I had finished eating). Plus, it's smack bang on Albany Hwy, across the road from a car dealership, which doesn't make for the nicest view. (Some people might argue that there's not much you can do about that; well, what about a giant wall with a delightful trompe l'oeil painted on it? Problem solved!) All in all, I am going with a 3.

Lola: So Alexander has summed it up very well, The Silver Spoon just feels a little awkward. I'm a big believer in working within the space that you have and making the most of it, but this wasn't done here. Having said that, the hall to the bathrooms, including a water feature, is quite lovely. And I think the entire place would scrub up really well, sans cigarette butts. I'll have to give an ambivalent 3.

2. Service

Alexander: Table service at breakfast! Hooray! And pleasant service at that. My only complaint: no one refilled our water, and it ran out pretty early into the meal. A 3.5 from me.

Lola: The wait staff seemed to genuinely care about the food and how we liked it, which gave the feeling of one big Silver Spoon family, where everyone is passionate about the restaurant and their product. This is always wonderful! And I too enjoyed the table service, though it would have been more worthwhile had they been close to us during our meal, so we could request more water. A 3.5 from me too.

3. Tastiness

Alexander: I ordered the vegetarian breakfast and 5/7ths of it as a great experience. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, I am happy to report, and the potato cake had a delicious crunchy exterior and soft, pillowy centre. The roasted tomatoes were sweet, roasted with a hint of garlic, the mushrooms weren't oily and the house made beans had a lovely rich flavour. So that's the five good parts. The two bad parts? The toast was a bit thick and very hard to cut into and there was a noticeable amount of grit in my spinach, making that part inedible. What a shame! I will give it 5/7ths out of 5, or in other words, 3.5.

Lola: Oh yeah, I could see the spinach grit on Alexander's plate from where I was sitting! For my meal I chose the Mt Cook smoked salmon with truffle scrambled eggs, asparagus and Turkish bread, and also a side of sausage (yes, it was a singular sausage when delivered). I'll award it a 3.5. The smoked salmon was abundant and superb, the asparagus cooked to perfection, but unfortunately my scrambled eggs were clumpy and overcooked. Really disappointing. And I'd heard such good things about the food here! The sausage was pretty tops though, I must say.

4. Drinks

Alexander: You can't get too much wrong with a long black and there was nothing awful about mine. But I am used to my long blacks coming out steaming hot and needing a few minutes to cool down, whereas this one was drinkable straight away. I'm not a coffee expert, but it seems like this is unusual? Perhaps a reader could enlighten me. Anyway, I am going to give my drink a 2.5.

Lola: Meh. Lukewarm coffees are not okay! And neither is a lukewarm, 'hot' chocolate. I couldn't resist trying the marble chocolate, a mix of milk and white, and the flavour was great but the milk was barely heated. Sure, it's better than burning the milk, but that's not a concession I'm willing to make. I also sampled a chai and that too was lukewarm. Sigh. Add some undisclosed soy milk to the mix and I'm giving a 1.

5. Fiscal Matters

Alexander: Prices are reasonable for Perth, coming in just slightly below the average price point. Toast is $5 and the priciest items are $18. My dish was $14 which I thought was quite reasonable (some breakfast places still try to charge the "big breakfast" price for a vegetarian breakfast, which is just ridiculous). I also like that there is not one set price for all sides; I find it strange that a side of tomato often costs the same price as a side of bacon. 3.5 from me.

Lola: Hmm, I thought it was still a little overpriced, my dish coming in at $18. While there was a good portion of smoked salmon, and it was really large, the price is not quite what I could call reasonable. And a $4 teeny sausage was a bit steep. However, the $5 toast and $11 eggs and tomatoes on toast on offer are both pretty good value. I'm even it out and awarding a 3 overall.

The verdict...

Comfort & Surroundings: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Tastiness: 7/10
Drinks: 3.5/10
Fiscal Matters: 6.5/10
TOTAL: 30/50

Moore & Moore

Moore & Moore
46 Henry St, Fremantle
(08) 9335 8825

1. Comfort & Surroundings

Lola: Eating out in early January is always a bit risky with so many places taking a (completely justified) break. I actually really like this about my city, that so many people in the hospitality and retail trades will shut their doors for a while, it's so sleepy. Despite this, I was super pleased that Moore & Moore, in Fremantle, had already opened their doors for 2010. Situated in a quiet pocket of town (at least during university holidays), this café is, predictably, attached to the Moore Art Gallery. There are multiple seating options with a lovely, leafy courtyard out the back, a couple of little, indoor nooks and an expansive room (where we nestled ourselves) filled with eclectic, vintage furniture. It was pleasantly uncluttered and uncrowded. I'll give it a 4.5.

Alexander: Fremantle is not my usual 'hood but I have to give it credit for supplying us with a breakfast eatery open during the the Christmas-New Year break period. Don't get me wrong, I am all for businesses shutting their doors and having some time off, but it would be nice if the majority of Perth's breakfast venues didn't all decide to close at the same time! Especially when the people of Perth are on holiday and hungry for delicious breakfasts! Now that I have that off my chest, I am happy to report that Moore & Moore is a lovely venue with the added bonus of being attached to an art gallery. But even if you're not an art fan, you will be comfortable having breakfast here. There is plenty of space and lots of interesting stuff to look at. I am giving it a 3.5.

2. Service

Lola: The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, what more could you ask for? Well, table service I suppose, as this was counter service. Accordingly, they are completely worthy of a nice high 4.

Alexander: I can't report too much on this aspect as face time with the staff was minimal. Although that in itself is a good start! The staff here aren't silver service, but they are what you would expect from Fremantle: edgy and a bit scruffy. Good stuff - 3.5 from me.

3. Tastiness:

Lola: I chose the poached eggs with nutmeg creamed spinach for my morning meal. It was quite delicious! The poached eggs were cooked to perfection, there was a generous amount of the spinach, and it was served with a rocket and parmesan salad to cut the dish, a welcome drizzle of balsamic and three spears of toasted turkish bread. I enjoyed the bread this morning, however particular mention should be made to the fact that there was plenty of the other bits and pieces on the plate that the bread could be left without leaving you feeling hungry or like you were missing out on something, hence this could be a great gluten-free or carb-free option. I must say though, the spinach, while enjoyable, was not super flavoursome and I couldn't taste the nutmeg so much. So it was good, it was above average-ly good in fact, but it was about a 3 good.

Alexander: The tempting menu made it hard to choose something but in the end I went with the poached eggs with avocado and salsa. The dish was finished off with arugala and spears of Turkish bread. As you can see, the presentation of the avocado, in particular, was very impressive - a perfect fan! I really liked this dish because it satisfied my craving for eggs but left me feeling like I had consumed a decent amount of vegetables as well. The eggs were poached perfectly (not a given at all venues) and the combination of flavours was spot-on. It also filled me up until the late afternoon, so it was both delicious and economical. 4 from me.

4. Drinks:

Lola: I ordered a mocha on arrival, without consulting a menu, which turned out to be a pretty good one. I'm giving an extra half mark though for this fact: when perusing the coffee menu later I noticed that, while it was a fairly extensive drinks list, my choice was not on there. The guy taking my order didn't miss a beat. This is how it should be, I think, because if you can make coffee and you can make a hot chocolate, you can make a mocha. However, I think the absence of any kind of fuss warrants a bonus. So, a 4 from me.

Alexander: Here's where it gets a bit interesting. As we reviewed the drinks menu, Lola and I were surprised to see iced caramel listed there. This was a first for our breakfast adventures! Not wanting to miss the opportunity, I decided to give it a shot. And I'm glad I did! It was great to try something new and it was well made. Plenty of cold milk and ice cream, with enough caramel flavouring to give you a hit without leaving you feeling sick. I think this could be the start of something new for people who don't like coffee and want something a bit out of the ordinary. High marks for originality, I'm giving it a 4.

5. Fiscal Matters:

Lola: Once again we have a pretty standard price point for Perth, my dish coming in at $14 and hot drinks being around the $4 mark. Other menu items were comparably priced. Since my dish was fairly large I can't be too harsh, so I'm awarding a 3.

Alexander: I can't remember the exact price of my dish but it was around the same as Lola's, so I am in complete concurrence. It's decent value for money so you won't feel ripped off. 3.5 from me.

The verdict...

Comfort & Surroundings: 8/10
Service: 7.5/10
Tastiness: 7/10
Drinks: 8/10
Fiscal Matters: 6.5/10
TOTAL: 37/50

The Imp

Sunday 28 June 2009

The Imp Café
863 Albany Highway,
East Victoria Park
(08) 9361 2600

1. Comfort & Surroundings

Lola: I've always had a soft spot for Vic Park. One mention of the suburb and my mind floats back to the mid 1980s when I would accompany my mother on visits to the bank, the post office and the big Sands & McDougall stationery store, for the family business. These afternoons were blissful and carefree, and were often rounded out by a visit to the old cake shop in Heart of the Park for a sweet treat. It's lovely to find a place with the potential to recreate such blithe memories. Inside, The Imp is comfortable and relaxed with its long bench seat down one side of the room overlooking a cabinet of cakes and smiling staff.

It was fortunate that we were able to move inside after a short stint sitting on the pavement. The tables outside were incredibly small and arranged so closely together that I felt like we had a party of four, not two, and the cigarette smoke wafting from the other tables was not at all conducive to enjoying food and drink. Although we were able to move and enjoy a lovely setting indoors, I have to consider the unpleasantness of our original seating arrangement and award a mark of 3.

Alexander: Vic Park has a special place in my memories, but for a much geekier reason. As a super cool 14 year old, I used to come to the Vic Park recreation centre every few months for collector fairs. You know, with toys and comics and stuff. Like I said, super cool.

Anyway, I was happy to be back in Vic Park but for cooler reasons this time, a breakfast with Lola for our blog! Running late, as usual, I arrived just as some tables inside were opening up, so I didn't have to spend much time outside. Which was fine; there's not much of a vista outside unless you like watching the cars drive by on Albany Highway. Inside, The Imp packs a lot of tables into a small space, but it manages to feel buzzy rather than cramped. I liked the exposed brick walls and condiment/water counter. Weighing it all up, I'll give it 3.5.

2. Service

Lola: I was incredibly pleased with the politeness and affability of the staff, and the speed of service. It is counter service, so I am giving a 4.

Alexander: I placed the order and the person behind the counter was friendly and fun - chatty, but not too chatty. There was no attitude in sight, so taking into account the fact it was counter service, it gets the highest it can get - a 4.

3. Tastiness

Lola: I loved this menu, with a variety of options from Coco Pops to a 'Hangover Roll'! I settled on the mushrooms and spinach on toast with mascarpone cheese and was presented with a generous portion of topping on two slices of my selected seven seed toast. One half of my meal was absolutely perfect, though the other half left a lot to be desired. Although I dug in straight away, one slice of toast was already soggy, and the promised mascarpone was absent (although a small, yet perfectly satisfactory, portion was present underneath the topping on the other piece of toast). I am sure this was just bad luck and due to the deliciousness of the good half, I'll still give my meal a 3.5.

Alexander: The menu at The Imp has some interesting features which makes it stand out a bit from the crowd. I ordered the Hangover Roll (although I wasn't hungover, I swear) and it hit the spot. An omelette with bacon, tomato and jalapeños, served in a fresh roll with spinach and relish, the Hangover Roll will definitely fill you up. I had no complaints, but it wasn't something I absolutely loved, so it gets a 3 from me.

4. Drinks

Lola: Our leisurely morning had room for us to sample a couple of drinks each, and it was a good thing we did. I began with a hot chocolate that was, unfortunately, lukewarm at best. My mocha granita, however, was a perfect marriage of chocolate and coffee in the refreshing iced form. It was fairly small but it was enough for me, and raised my score up to a 3.5.

Alexander: Two drinks! Who would have thought? My first was a cappuccino - completely acceptable but not all that special. My second was an iced mocha - deliciously, perfectly apportioned and satisfying. It seems as though cold drinks are done much better at The Imp, so maybe keep that in mind when making your own choices. I'll give the drinks experience a 3.5.

5. Fiscal Matters

Lola: This is where The Imp really stood out. Prices start at $3.50 for a muffin... okay maybe this doesn't count, but the way they put it on the printed menu makes it seem like it's a reasonable breakfast option! Regardless, you can enjoy some brand name cereal for just $4 or various toast options for $5.50. And my selection cost me $9.50, a price point around which most of the menu sat. It's so refreshing to see a well priced breakfast menu in our fine city! A 4.5 from me.

Alexander: I don't know if it's the location away from the more well-known breakfast strips, but The Imp is extremely reasonable. As Lola pointed out, there is a wide range of options to suit any budget. My food only cost $11.50, whereas I would expect to pay at least $16 in Mt Lawley or South Perth. Get in before the cool kids discover it and all the prices go up - 4.5 from me.

The verdict...

Comfort & Surroundings: 6.5/10
Service: 8/10
Tastiness: 6.5/10
Drinks: 7/10
Fiscal Matters: 9/10
TOTAL: 37/50

Sensations en Ardross

Sunday 19 April 2009

Sensations en Ardross
43A Ardross Street, Applecross
(08) 9364 8806

1. Comfort and Surroundings

Lola: Needing a south of the river location we once again ventured to Applecross, this time trying the spot just next door to the location of our last expedition. Accordingly, the view and surrounds were just as nice, though I couldn't help but compare the seating arrangements to Jacs. The table and chairs this week were adequate but not particularly comfortable and I felt a little cramped. It's nice there, but nothing special, so I'll give it a 3.

Alexander: Our table felt like it was a bit smooshed in between other tables, which wasn't very impressive. The decor is a bit of a jumble without any discernible theme. Also, the line of people waiting to order tends to snake through the tables, meaning things felt a little unsettled. It also made it hard to reach the condiments table! This may sound harsh, but I am going with a 2.

2. Service

Lola: You order at the counter at Sensations which I don't mind at all. The girl who served me was friendly and accommodating, granting substitutions and answering questions. They also provide water and a huge range of condiments for self-service, meaning there was no further contact with staff. I find this kind of set-up often results in not being able to obtain access to what you want because it has inevitably been taken by a customer for exclusive use at their own table, but they had so much on offer that we weren't disappointed. No problems but I can't give more than 3.5 since we largely served ourselves.

Alexander: I didn't have much contact with the people working at Sensations because Lola ordered my breakfast for me. The brief encounters I had with the waitresses were pleasant though. As a self-service place, the marks are never going to be super high from me - I'm giving it a 3.

3. Tastiness

Lola: I really liked the menu and was torn between many dishes! I finally chose the breakfast wrap minus the fresh tomato. This was a thin crepe with perfect scrambled eggs, chives and avocado inside. Unfortunately the avocado you see in the picture was almost the entire amount of avocado in the wrap. Sigh. While the eggs were cooked to perfection I did expect a bit more out of each bite. I was still pretty happy though and would like to return and try another option! But for this meal, a 2.5.

Alexander: It was a big menu and in the end I went for the scrambled eggs with spinach and feta. The scrambled eggs were well cooked and there was a good (but not overpowering) amount of spinach and feta included. The combination of flavours definitely worked and the bread held it all together. I could probably have used a bigger serve though. All in all, 3.5.

4. Drinks

Lola: My chai was extremely disappointing. It was insipid, tasting of slightly flavoured warm milk. The flavour itself was promising but was not brewed for long enough! Only a 1.5 from my end.

Alexander: Given how fussy I am about drinks, I am surprised to be giving a higher mark than Lola. I ordered a cappuccino and, while not the most exciting coffee in the world, it still hit the spot - a 3 effort.

5. Fiscal matters

Lola: At $18.50 for my fairly small and simple crepe I thought the prices were a bit steep. I have to go a 2.5.

Alexander: The prices weren't exorbitant but they were on the high end of the scale. It's pretty much what you would expect from Ardross Street in Applecross. Given it's self-service, I think the menu was a bit overpriced, so I am only giving it 2.5.

The verdict...

Comfort & Surroundings: 5/10
Service: 6.5/10
Tastiness: 6/10
Drinks: 4.5/10
Fiscal Matters: 5/10
TOTAL: 27/50