tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post2527745531690342690..comments2024-03-12T06:16:28.058+00:00Comments on The Fry up Inspector: Bowthorpe shopping centre cafe - NorwichFry Up Inspectorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-73000250092054920032019-06-15T04:12:13.132+01:002019-06-15T04:12:13.132+01:00Apparently they're hugely better now as Roy...Apparently they're hugely better now as Roy's, 4/5 on Tripadvisor. Might be worth a revisit! VinniethePandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007255521772804526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-38298583913048580092016-09-18T15:54:27.613+01:002016-09-18T15:54:27.613+01:00Have been visiting sporadically for about 6 months...Have been visiting sporadically for about 6 months-their all day breakfast was fine and convenient as I work nights and live nearby. About two weeks ago called in around 2pm to be told "we don't do breakfast at this time, and anyway we have run out of tomatoes and bacon so you can't have one." The signage around the seating area and the A board outside said they did. Roy's Cafe is about 20 yards from Roy's Supermarket where they sell.... tomatoes and bacon! The customer experience was sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-40448459706091566232016-03-03T20:38:23.070+00:002016-03-03T20:38:23.070+00:00It is a whole lot better since roys took over it. ...It is a whole lot better since roys took over it. Lovely and clean inside and good food at reasonable prices Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-47494536762112509842015-08-08T20:46:06.753+01:002015-08-08T20:46:06.753+01:00I went in there on Saturday.what a transformation,...I went in there on Saturday.what a transformation, now Roys run/own it.It is now 5 Star cafe.The service is excellent,so are the staff.<br />The manager is a credit to Roys.Keep up the good work..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-61095936941012098052015-07-29T08:49:10.297+01:002015-07-29T08:49:10.297+01:00The cafe has now reopened and Roy's own it. So...The cafe has now reopened and Roy's own it. So hopefully things are looking up for the shopping centre. Everytie I've been passed there's been customers eating there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-32078648938830718082015-07-03T15:11:14.170+01:002015-07-03T15:11:14.170+01:00Went passed the other day and is now closed...Went passed the other day and is now closed...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-34901171424145430702014-10-12T13:57:52.363+01:002014-10-12T13:57:52.363+01:00Ivy's is great, they are in my recommended sec...Ivy's is great, they are in my recommended section.Fry Up Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-25586436530534163792014-10-11T20:59:21.139+01:002014-10-11T20:59:21.139+01:00Having been a regular to Longwater cafe I highly r...Having been a regular to Longwater cafe I highly recommend Ivys cafe on Catton Grove Road. I know its on the otherside of the city but for me it has the same freindly chatty staff and the food is great and value top notch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-28117877734487405402014-10-10T15:29:57.939+01:002014-10-10T15:29:57.939+01:00Why settle for ok though, there are some amazing b...Why settle for ok though, there are some amazing breakfasts out there on the streets of Norwich.Fry Up Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-59075694418843410652014-10-10T09:00:40.303+01:002014-10-10T09:00:40.303+01:00Bein there loads of times over the yrs I thot it w...Bein there loads of times over the yrs I thot it was ok Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-55619144009510046402014-08-01T20:32:29.906+01:002014-08-01T20:32:29.906+01:00Acting Manager: We have made a lot of changes to t...Acting Manager: We have made a lot of changes to the cafe since your visit, and I am pleased that you highlighted how poor our service was - we have had a complete change of staff and supplier of food since then and as we have said before we welcome you back to try us again. We took all your comments seriously and personally cleaned the place which had not been regularly attended to. We are doing our level best to keep the cafe open in a square which has seen several shops close, and therefore a greatly diminished passing trade. The more support the cafe is shown, the more cash we have at the start of the week to purchase stock, to increase menu availability and quality, which was what we did back in March last year when we began managing it on behalf of the current owner. I only wish we could have kept all the staff we took on back then as they were excellent. :( That said, our current staff are excellent and I hope you will show them your support.Ashley, Bowthorpe Cafehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Bowthorpe-Cafe/193206317509027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-61723296587885288322014-08-01T06:58:36.332+01:002014-08-01T06:58:36.332+01:00Is this just a oppitunity to plug other cafes...?
...Is this just a oppitunity to plug other cafes...?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-29791955700679464182014-06-22T20:22:10.327+01:002014-06-22T20:22:10.327+01:00Excellent! I hope the new owners transform it into...Excellent! I hope the new owners transform it into a great cafe for Bowthorpe.Fry Up Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-27191553302706582382014-06-22T19:01:13.249+01:002014-06-22T19:01:13.249+01:00I bring good news, apparently the lease runs out i...I bring good news, apparently the lease runs out in September and through the grape vine i have heard that wont be renewing it!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-73834327691615236782014-06-04T16:01:48.275+01:002014-06-04T16:01:48.275+01:00They managed to completely botch my order about 3 ...They managed to completely botch my order about 3 years ago and when I pointed it out I got told off. Classy. No returns for mePaddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-82285429285302650222014-04-08T11:57:53.639+01:002014-04-08T11:57:53.639+01:00It wasn't all that bad this time, about a year...It wasn't all that bad this time, about a year ago.<br />It was kept tidy, the staff were welcoming and the food was alright! -Maybe a little pricey for what it were, but enjoyable! <br /><br />It's a shame to see it how it is now. <br />It could be such a good little Cafe! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-45272005098152646062014-04-06T16:31:54.729+01:002014-04-06T16:31:54.729+01:00I had the pleasure of coming in while you guys ran...I had the pleasure of coming in while you guys ran it and loved it. Sad to see that the current owners have destroyed the reputation you had built up.flapjackboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999035031747444974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-53993446858321458182014-04-02T22:24:53.445+01:002014-04-02T22:24:53.445+01:00shut it down end of storyshut it down end of storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-71524625956925736272014-04-02T07:47:00.739+01:002014-04-02T07:47:00.739+01:00Things sounded much better back then and you clear...Things sounded much better back then and you clearly run the place with some pride. A real shame it has since gone downhill, it must have been a shock when you recently popped in again.Fry Up Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-74647500096505087222014-04-02T07:00:24.579+01:002014-04-02T07:00:24.579+01:00Well mayb thts a reflection on u n not bowthorpe!!...Well mayb thts a reflection on u n not bowthorpe!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-70215195641090021372014-04-01T23:27:41.044+01:002014-04-01T23:27:41.044+01:00I ran this cafe a few years ago and really wish yo...I ran this cafe a few years ago and really wish you had come in back then, cleaning that griddle is a nasty, nasty job, the same as changing the oil in the fryers and refilling the sauce pots (heinz only) salt pots and wrapping the knives and forks in a napkin and taking them to the tables with the meals. Cleaning the floor was a nightmare and dont even get me started on the grease trap! All these jobs are time consuming and not pleasant but we did it, regularly, and never ever sent food out with burnt pieces of griddle all over them, EVER! We put blinds up the windows, played music and had a fish tank, fully stocked fridge, clean high chairs, lollipops for the children and always tried to get to know our customers and gauge whether they were the type that wanted to chat or just eat their brekkie in peace.....I went to this cafe a few weeks ago and was shocked by the change, so depressing and the service was so incredibly poor, the 'chef' and 'server' even went out the front to have a cigarette and came in and served somebody after without washing their hands.....so disappointing the place had so much potential :( Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-43619651412456054332014-04-01T20:53:07.231+01:002014-04-01T20:53:07.231+01:00The Drayton Patisserie gave me food poisoning and ...The Drayton Patisserie gave me food poisoning and I ended up in hospital from it on a drip!!! Beware!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-85088069467329655862014-04-01T18:13:37.398+01:002014-04-01T18:13:37.398+01:00It wasn't the wisest £6.95 I have spent! The v...It wasn't the wisest £6.95 I have spent! The value sauce still in its original bottle was a shocker, sneakily poured into a heinz or even a plain squeezy bottle may have been a better option for them!!Fry Up Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-59458517910441162482014-04-01T17:38:10.704+01:002014-04-01T17:38:10.704+01:00oh dear.certainly was not a gutbuster .and you mad...oh dear.certainly was not a gutbuster .and you made me laugh when u mentioned value sauce lol.did not look worth the money Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190068840984601731.post-39479807113362961182014-04-01T16:39:20.124+01:002014-04-01T16:39:20.124+01:00I have not yet been to Drayton Patisserie but hear...I have not yet been to Drayton Patisserie but hear it is good and plan to visit soon. The White Lion Cafe is on my blog and displays a "fry up inspector recommended" sticker. A great place indeed!Fry Up Inspectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897629969087026075noreply@blogger.com