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M&S Cafe quality vs Food Hall quality difference.

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NervyWegovy · 06/11/2026 21:53

Ive gone to the M&S Cafe twice after enjoying a few things at the food hall, ive loved most things ive got from the food hall but liked essentially nothing from the Cafe.

Now i know you can get some things from the food hall in the cafe, but like today having gotten a variety of things to share and try between a group of people.

The pigs under the blanket Yorkshire wrap was dire and mostly bland.
The malt milkshake flavourless
The malt hot chocolate average
Mince pie was fine but not exceptional
The spiced ice bun was an ordinary iced bun
The gravy dip was quite thin
The best thing was probably the caramel apple toastie.

In comparison the m and s chocolate corn flake cookie for a grocery store cookie was better than expected. I think it would have been better if i warmed it

And their double chocolate sour dough and Amarena Cherry, Blood Orange and Port Mince Pies were excellent.

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ResponsiblePopcorn · 06/11/2026 22:31

I visited with my DS a few weeks ago and we each ordered the chorizo and bean main.

The server brought it out and I couldn't believe the size of it. I asked her "Is that it?" cue DS telling me off for my rudeness.

It looked nothing like the photo, tasted ok and took DS about 1 minute to eat.

The manager, who was sat on the table next to me to head to the till for a refund, of which I got the whole amount back - about £16. Blush

I should have just ordered the toast.

So I agree. I love the food hall but not the cafe.

BelleEpoque27 · 06/11/2026 22:41

Our cafe has just closed, and I'm not in the slightest bit disappointed. I never understood why the food and coffee was so shit.

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