The Coffee Clique

Waste of time and energy, waited 40 minutes on Wednesday 6^th July got drinks after 20 minutes. Asked for wholemeal bap got white asked for white only Stilton got Blue, when complained that no one had advised me of the changes to my request was told that they only took over the business on the previous friday and that they had no other chees and that they had been busy so why was I complaining! With remarks like that from the indifferent lady owner i did indeed ask myself why I was complaining.
The service was shocking the attitude of the owner was disgraceful and to top it off my daughter advised me that her pasta dish was cold but that she didn’t like to add any more stuff to the complant list!
Steer clear my friends it was appaling. There scores on the doors is 2 stars but of course this is not measured against service only hygiene which isn’t very good but if service was included in the ratings they would have got –5.

Today I had the absolute pleasure of popping into one of Leek’s hidden gems in Coffee Clique. I stumbled upon it by pure chance as I wondered down an alley exploring some independent shops.
The downstairs is an open sofa area with a board displaying the various luxury milkshakes on offer that day. Whilst they all looked very appetising, I was really in the mood for a decent cuppa so headed up the metal stairway to the kitchen to order. I was then greeted by the smell of cakes and pastries which had literally just come out of the oven. In the end I opted for a tea and a muffin which came to a very reasonable £2.60.
The lady behind the bar brought my order over to me, a very nice touch I thought which meant I was able to sit and browse the art for sale on the wall. When my tea came, it also came with a little biscuit on the side, again, not much but a nice touch which shows that this shop really cares about service.
Overall, the shop has a really «artsy» yet cosy feel about it. It’s the kind of place which I could see myself sitting for hours writing or catching up with pals I haven’t seen in a while. The quiet and relaxing atmosphere is further enhanced by the scents wafting over from the scented candle shop a few doors down.
This place is a real find and I encourage others in Leek to give it a go too.

The Coffee Clique is an internet café which offers some nice wraps, baguettes, snacks and cakes. The staff are pleasant but often muddle up orders or there are delays because items run out! The seating is an eclectic mix, and there is a big demand for the squashy leather sofas. The food is reasonably priced and there is access for those with disabilities or pushchairs due to the seating downstairs. However, the main problem is the temperature, as its open aspect means it is usually quite chilly, so wrap up well before you visit.