After spending some time with my big sister and her family, partaking of the tremendous carvery on offer (no room for pudding, unfortunately), we moved to the outside patio area to enjoy a coffee and, (for the wife, nephew and niece) a pudding.
The name of the establishment sums up it's location and, as you can see from the photo, there is a fair old view across the town of Rochdale, to the hills beyond. Perfect for a summer evening.
The cappuccino was very frothy, with a good sprinkle of chocolate powder, and a very nice taste. Looking forward to the next one.
This is now our choice of an easy tea, when we do not want to cook, and I certainly think I will be having a cappuccino next time we go.
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This looks rather an amazing place...
Having been exceedingly busy with my business of late, I have not been able to get out as much (hopefully due to change soon), so I thought I would share a coffee-related joke that a friend sent to me. Hope you like it.
A group of seniors were sitting around talking about all their ailments at Starbucks.
"My arms have got so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee," said one.
"Yes, I know," said another. "My cataracts are so bad; I can't even see
my coffee."
"I couldn't even mark an "X" at election time because my hands are so
crippled," volunteered a third.
"What? Speak up! What? I can't hear you” said one elderly lady.
"I can't turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck," said one,
to which several nodded weakly in agreement.
"My blood pressure pills make me so dizzy!" exclaimed another
"I forget where I am, and where I'm going," said another
"I guess that's the price we pay for getting old” winced an old man as he slowly shook his head. The others nodded in agreement
"Well, count your Blessings," said a woman cheerfully. "Thank God we
can all still drive."
I am pleased to say that a new cafe has opened in Rochdale. Set up by a group of local people, and I understand financed by themselves, the CommuniTea Room, is aimed at serving just that, the Community.
As I understand it, all proceeds from the cafe are put straight back into serving the community, providing space and services to those people that need somewhere to go, or someone to talk to. I believe the plans are not yet fully implemented, but they are on their way with them.
I started with an Americano, as this is a better way to judge the pure taste of the coffee blend, and it was a very pleasant-smelling, aromatic flavour, with an almost fruity after-taste.
The next round was a cappuccino, and the pictures show how well that came out. The milkier rendition softened the taste of the cafe rather, but made it slightly more enjoyable, if anything.
The cafe has been very tastefully decorated, and is a pleasant place to be, and the gentleman serving while I was in is worthy of the title.
Going off the coffee, and the very reasonably-priced menu, I can see myself returning quite soon. Not least to try the Chinese chicken-flavoured samosas, that looked rather amazing.
Always up for trying a new coffee shop, I was left with not many other options(I know, slightly tongue-in-cheek comment), passing time before a business meeting in Rochdale this morning.
Not having been in the lovely little deli/cafe in The Walk yet since it opened recently, I was looking forward to sampling their offering of cappuccino.
I very much enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back in. The cappuccino was one of the best I have had recently, perfect strength (for me) and a good froth (you can't beat a good froth on a cappuccino!). The owner, Karen, was on first name terms with the other patron at the time, and was having a very friendly conversation, to which I was made welcome to join, and the time passed pleasantly and effortlessly before I had to make tracks to a business meeting (in another Rochdale cafe, believe it or not).
Not only is it good to see a new business opening in Rochdale, but great to see one that oozes quality, gives a great service and, most of all (!), serves a very nice cup of coffee.
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