THIS is the first cafe that visitors using the Clarence Street car and coach park are likely to see.

Not surprisingly, most of the groups flocking along the street seemed more interested in reaching the city centre than stopping for refreshment.

Apart from the cafe, there is a walled tea garden. Inside there are bench seats along the walls and free standing chairs. Disabled access appeared reasonable.

Food can be ordered from the menu or specials board. While contemplating what we should have, a couple ordered the £4 breakfast, which is served until noon. Lunch starts at 11.45am.

Two sausages, bacon, egg, hash brown, beans, tomato, mushrooms, black pudding and toast sounded tremendous value, if not the healthiest of options. The vegetarian version cost £3.80.

Had it been lunchtime, we might have considered soup (£2.95) or the soup and a combo with fries (£5). Sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and homemade burgers were readily available.

Scones, shortbread and flapjack provided sweeter fare and the menu indicated that gluten free cakes were available.

Not wishing to over indulge, Ann had a toasted teacake (£1.20) and a cappuccino (£1.40). Tea (£1.10) and buttered tea loaf (£1.80) would do me.

As usual we shared the food, agreeing that the quality beat many of the venues we have sampled.

Two special puddings caught my eye. Warm Belgian waffles with cream and syrup and lemon tart, both priced £2, sounded appetising.

It was difficult to judge where the customers came from. However, there was a steady flow of snackers choosing to sit both inside and in the garden. A rack of magazines provided leisure reading.