The Spring Cafe used to be called Red Mango which used to be a Vegetarian Cafe. Unfortunately, they decided to put meat back on the menu, however they do offer more Vegetarian meals than meat from what I could see today.
I have been in here before and spoke to an employee about their reason to introduce meat to the menu and was told that, because of the recession, they have to cater to the wider audience. I can understand this, although, as a Vegetarian, I would much rather go to a completely Vegetarian cafe, and would specifically go out of my way to do so. I imagine alot of Vegetarians and Vegans would feel the same?
You can choose a meal from their menu, or select one of their specials of the day.
The Vegetarian specials of the day were a Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche, a Aubergine and Cheddar Quiche or a Spinach and Emmental Pastry (that my Mum raves about!)
I was going to have the Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche, but it looked a bit dry, so I decided on the Aubergine and Chedder Quiche.
Although it was very tasty, I think it was a little overcooked, there also wasnt alot of filling, but I feel it didnt really need it as the pastry base was a nice thickness which didnt over power the filling. The edge of the pastry was a little dry though.
I think this is only the second time I have ever eaten Aubergines, but it wont be the last as they were delicious and work really well in a quiche. The cheese was vey tasty, but it had gone a bit hard where it had been in the heated display I imagine. It also seems that the cheese was added after the quiche was cooked and then put under the grill? as it wasnt actually mixed inside the quiche filling. If it had been, I dont think it would have gone hard :-/
Served with a simple mixed leaf salad, with chopped cucumber, tomato, spring onions and a serving of homemade coleslaw (delicious!!)
I decided on a Latte as a drink (I have to admit, its pretty much always a Latte or a Diet Coke with me!)
This had quite a nice taste to it, not too strong, but not too weak either. Im a bit of a coffee nazi and this did taste a bit 'machiney' to me as I really like the roasted strong taste of a good freshly brewed coffee, so I think that is me just being a bit of a coffee snob. They also used Cravendale milk, which I thought for a cafe with a high milk turnaround, was a bit odd. I also think their drink sizes are a bit on the small side. I had a diet coke here about a month ago and I thought they had given me a childs size.
My meal was £5.95 and my Latte was £2.00 so in total = £7.95 which I think is a fair price.
My overall experience (out of 10):
Food: ******* (7)
Drink: ***** (5)
Atmosphere: ******** (8)
Friendliness of Staff: ******* (7)
Cleanliness: ******* (7)
Taken from their website:
The Spring Café & Bar is a great place to meet friends, enjoy a range of light breakfasts, homemade lunches or grab a sandwich and coffee to takeaway. The café serves delicious cakes and Fair Trade tea & coffee from 9.30am till 3pm, breakfast is available from 9.30am till 11.30am, lunches are served from 11.30am till 2.30pm Monday to Saturday. For any enquiries please call 02392 249065 or email: rachelc@thespring.co.uk
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