3 reviews about La Cafe On Nelson

verified email - 21 May 2013

I've come here twice, and wasn't impressed either time. The first time, I ordered the breakfast porridge and it was inedible - I sent it back. It had the texture of gruel and had absolutely no flavor. I was disappointed but didn't take it badly - every place has the occasional slip up, right? Anyway, my partner enjoyed his meal and they were very nice about not charging me, so I decided to try again. The second time was the weekend just past, and we had our new puppy with us. She got loads of attention and we were in a good mood.... But when my breakfast came out, I realized that we'd made a mistake by coming back again. The eggs were very overcooked (dry, rubbery, tasteless), and the mushrooms that I'd ordered as a side extra were incredibly under-done and still had that earthy 'dirt' taste that you get when they're not cooked enough. The 'mushrooms' were actually just one large mushroom cut in half, so it would have needed loads more cooking than the usual. So, for the second time zero flavor, no moisture, and this time I asked the waitress to take my meal back while my partner was still eating. She seemed a bit confused about what I was asking her to do but was nice about it. My partner ordered the schnitzel and enjoyed it. He joked that I must be really bad at ordering off the menu, but I don't see the point in going out and paying for a meal when it's not nearly as good as anything I can cook at home. When I went to pay for my partners meal and our coffees, I got a bit of attitude about sending the food back. The guy behind the counter blamed me for leaving (I went to buy our puppy a toy while we were waiting) and suggested that I didn't like the meal because it would of been cold, and that it was my fault. I told him that the temperature was just fine, that the meal just wasn't cooked well. I won't be going back

verified email - 23 Dec 2010

I hated it here. I have only come once and have not given the place the benefit of a second chance. I had to wait ages for my food which is not good enough, food is okay- but then again it never tastes good when one is in a bad mood.

verified email - 09 May 2009

This cafe has good potential but often the service and food is inconsistent. It has a middle eastern flavour and offers some interesting choices. Good value for lunch meals.

Approximate cost: $12

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