TWO tables are evident from the street but, to the side and behind the baker's shop, the caf opens out.

Although each table has its own menu, it is worthwhile taking a look at the food displayed at the servery before making a final choice. It was similar to some of the items available in the shop.

It was Saturday and, despite the volume of traffic on the main road, most drivers seemed set on reaching the coast because the town itself was quiet.

Jacket potatoes and salads were available. So was soup with a roll and butter (£1.80) and a ploughman's lunch (£3.05).

Most snacks appeared to include tea or coffee in the price.

Toasted teacake or scone (both £1.60), a Danish pastry or Chelsea bun (£1.70) and a cream cake (£1.90).

Tea (95p) and coffee (£1.20 to £1.40) could of course be taken on their own.

Ann was attracted to chicken and bacon in a Scottish morning roll (£2.70). As we had lived in Scotland she found her expectations dashed.

The morning roll was far removed from the variety stocked by bakers north of the border.

The chicken and bacon were not hot, which also came as a surprise.

I fared rather better with my choice of Welsh rarebit fingers (£2.05) which had been cooked to order.

When you read a sign boasting: 'Yorkshire curd tart as featured in the BBC Good Food Guide' how can you resist? That at least was Ann's view and she enjoyed the tart similar to those which can be obtained at any branch of Thomas'.

My selection was a Danish pastry which at 87p was 4p more than Ann's tart. The pastry was up to the usual standard.

The shop was busy throughout our visit but the caf surprisingly quiet.

Perhaps the locals steer clear of the venue in the holiday season.

We finished off with a pot of tea and thought the final bill of £8.35 was much cheaper than many other places we had visited.

Wheelchair access appeared satisfactory.

The toilets were good and with luck you could even park outside without charge!

Updated: 11:17 Saturday, August 27, 2005