A Taste of Old Times
39 low data3.5(8)
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
79
composite score
- Service
- Specialty Coffee
- Reviews
- 187
What recent reviews say
Reviewers consistently praise the value, especially during happy hour before 8pm, and the lively atmosphere with live music. Food portions are generous and cooked well. The main friction points are inadequate cooling on warm evenings and seating comfort during longer visits; some also note noise levels rise when the place fills up.
Praised for
- happy hour pricing before 8pm
- generous portions
- live band atmosphere
- food quality and taste
- fast service
Watch-outs
- no air conditioning or poor cooling
- uncomfortable seating
- limited beer selection (bottled only)
- noisy during peak hours
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Best for: Families and groups looking for affordable gatherings with live entertainment.
Think twice if: You're sensitive to heat or expect air conditioning, or prefer quieter venues for extended dining.
Strengths
- Happy hour pricing before 8pm
- Live band entertainment
- Generous food portions
- Fast, efficient service
Worth knowing
- Live band performs throughout the evening
- Happy hour pricing before 8pm significantly reduces costs
- Seafood Aglio Olio and Grilled Salmon are popular dishes
- Roasted Spring Chicken is frequently ordered by diners
- Bottled beers only; no draught beer available
- No air conditioning; multiple fans deployed but insufficient in warm weather
- Chairs noted as uncomfortable for extended dining
What reviews say by service
- Specialty Coffee
- Limited direct mentions of specialty coffee in reviews; cafe offers coffees but core reputation built on food, drinks, and atmosphere rather than coffee quality.
How it compares
- Rated 4.6 against a 4.36 average across the 225 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
Methodology Star rating 72
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0
Common questions
- When is the best time to visit for value?
- Before 8pm during happy hour, when prices are noticeably cheaper than after 8pm.
- Does the cafe have air conditioning?
- No air conditioning; the venue relies on fans which may not be sufficient during warm evenings.
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