Kavi Ugl Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) I didn't see an existing thread for the new Fjarå Cafe so started this new one. I was there today at dinner time and sadly my first impressions were not good. Don't get me wrong, I'm more than happy to give praise where praise is due but I won't be returning to Fjarå in a hurry. To start with, It's a "lovely" new building and stunning view(if you're facing the right way) but the actual seating area is far too small and cramped. I'd been following the cafe on Facebook and was keen to try it but a few days ago I saw a Price List posted on their facebook page and thought "ouch"...... Nevertheless, I thought it would be worth a try and perhaps the portions would make up for any slightly high prices. I was wrong. I ordered/payed for Soup of the Day(Butter & Scotch) which was £3.50 but what I got was half a bowl of soup and, I kid you not, half a slice of diagonally cut bread. The soup was pretty poor looking with a film of "blobby" looking fat on the surface and the taste was nothing to write home about. After finishing the soup though, I looked at the teas and coffees menu and was stunned to see "Tea for One" was £3.50. In other words £3.50 for a cup of tea. And that's before I've even ordered a sweet to go with it. Sadly, I just can't afford and wasn't prepared to pay such high prices(and for so little) so I just left. If I had to mark it I would give 4/10. Edited January 8, 2015 by Kavi Ugl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jollity Farm Posted January 8, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Been in Fjara several times & was very impressed with tea, coffee, home bakes & breakfast rolls all fresh, hot, well presented. The prices are very reasonable, the views, cleanliness & ambiance are second to none. The staff are very friendly yet professional in their service to the public. Wishing Jonathan, Dennis & staff all the best in their new business. misty25, Girzie and Itchyfeet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Very reasonably priced?. Are you kidding me?. The combined price for one bowl of soup(£3.50) and a cup of tea(£3.50) is what I take home for an hour's pay at my work. I dread to think what it would cost a family of 4 or 5 to eat out at Fjarå. Edited January 8, 2015 by Kavi Ugl Not2daythankyou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 We went there for a family meal between Christmas and New Year. In spite of the chef being on holiday any and the manager being worried he might not have enough food in stock they did us proud. Girzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazeyJane Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I totally disagree with the original post. My Mother and I were in Fjara Cafe today at the exact same time as the complainer and had 2 bowls of sweet potato, pepper and coconut soup. It came with 2 large slices of home made bacon and cheese bread. In fact, this is probably the 6th time I have beento the Cafe since it opened. Yes, there have been teething troubles, as there is with any new business, but the staff are polite, apologetic and very quick to rectify the situation. It's no wonde, as they have been inundated since it opened. The service is much faster than many other establishments in Lerwick, the seating is comfortable, there is free wifi, excellent views and it is always busy. Mareel's Cafe should take note! Girzie and sludgegulper 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Sorry but I take great offence to being called "the complainer". I wasn't complaining, I was simply giving my own personal review and experience. Edited January 8, 2015 by Kavi Ugl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjasga Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm not aware of any distinction between giving a negative personal review and complaining. I'd be interested in how you define the latter if it does not incorporate the former. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Selkie Posted January 8, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'd also like to give a thumbs up to Fjarå. We went on the 15th December so I don't think it had been open long. The soup was delicious (and there was a sufficient amount) and the bacon and cheese bread was superb. It was completely packed out at lunch time but the wait time was really very short, the staff all very helpful and polite and the ambiance was very family friendly. The coffee is probably the best I've tasted in Shetland. In fact, we were so impressed we went back for dinner in the evening which was also excellent! I'm looking forward to going back as soon as possible. owdwife, Girzie and sludgegulper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludgegulper Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 No problem at all when I went in there. Excellent service & food was good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleB Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 seems to be hit or miss! I've been in.... verdict?...will give it a miss.. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwithin Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 It has been good the two times I have been. have tried to go aat less busy times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad93 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 As someone who works at fjara I can assure you we try our best to ensure every customer gets served as quick as possible and to make sure they are happy also just to note it is our loose teas that are more expensive. A standard tea bag only costs £1.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgonzola Butt-cheese Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 what's the cost of a standard teabag when bulk buying from wholesalers ? Not2daythankyou and Pleepsie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavi Ugl Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Well, I was in the Havly a couple of weeks ago and had Soup of the Day which was delicious. I felt the staff/service was friendlier and the portion was literally double what I got at Fjara. And it cost less!. Not2daythankyou 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 what's the cost of a standard teabag when bulk buying from wholesalers ? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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