Oscar’s

Lovely little café, truly a wee Jem of ladywell. Interesting décor and very friendly staff. We ordered the german breakfast which was over £5, it came with a very small glass of orange juice (holiday inn kind of size) and very little topping for a heap of bread. I can’t fault the quality of the food but there wasn’t much of it for the money we paid. A lovely café but shame about their portions.

Lovely little café where you can pop in for a cake or pannini — nice décor, nice atmosphere, and a garden area at the back which is eclectically decorated with various bits of sculpture.
Perfect for a summer natter with a friend.

A really lovely little oasis in the desert that is Ladywell, Oscars opened last year to double-​takes all across the area. Its tasteful Nigella-​feel pastels and dainty cakes are a welcome and long-​awaited treat for Ladywell Road, which is mostly populated with sad-​looking newsagents and drab store fronts. Petra offers locally made produce including great cupcakes, bread, sandwiches, the best coffee in the area, and is open at convenient commuting hours so you can grab something on the way to the station. The café is beautiofully decorated with a home-​made feel, the little garden out the back is clearly doneon a budget but well, with bits and pieces of art (sculptures hidden in teh undergrowth, mirrored pieces on teh walls) to keep the customer amused. Great Italian ice cream too, so a real pull for the kids. Be ready to splash a little cash; it’s not cheap, but then, quality never is.