Cafe Sobar Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "The cafe itself is lovely, very bright but not too overwhelming."
• "Great atmosphere, lovely choice of food and drink and all at very reasonable prices!"
• "The music has a relaxed 60's vibe and the whole setting has a relaxed atmosphere."
• "It's a joyful cafe where everyone seems genuinely cheerful and it's a lovely bustling atmosphere to be in."
• "Relaxing atmosphere in grand old building society building."
• "Lovely relaxed atmosphere."
• "The interior is super funky and I will definitely be returning when I next visit Nottingham."

Cons:

• "It was a little chilly around the door area. Perhaps an overhead heater or something."
• "Locations of the tables mean that sometimes it can get a little cramped moving to and from your seat."
• "The seating/layout could perhaps be improved, with the place feeling a bit like a fishtank or a playpen."
• "Maybe the chef had an off day because my burger was little more than a birds eye special topped with frozen onion rings."
• "One minor let down for me...plastic plants? Real plants clean the air and help trap carbon."
• "The main 2 things that let it down was the fact the doors were broken and wedged open which resulted in my food going cold really quickly and me being freezing due to the wind coming in."
• "Wasn't a huge fan, it reminds me of a school cafeteria, plastic chairs and tables, food is average, lots of kids."

Staff & Service

Pros:

• "Staff are awesome. Food and drink is great."
• "A warm welcome by ALL the staff."
• "Staff were welcoming and friendly although they did rush us out, hovering to take our empty plates and cups IMMEDIATELY."
• "Cozy atmosphere and great staff!"
• "The staff were delightful and informed me that the bar is also a charity for drug and alcohol services."
• "The people who work there are soo lovely."
• "Such great and kind staff!!"

Cons:

• "I am met by the manager dashing towards me, calling me ‘Madam’, which I guess he means politely but I find quite unwelcoming."
• "We got accosted by a drunkard who had been nursing a black coffee whilst waiting for our order and none of the staff intervened to move him on."
• "Eggs were under cooked on top and were will clear and wet, bacon was undercooked with scald marks on."
• "Service can at times be a bit slow, however staff do quickly look to rectify any issues."
• "Disappointed to find Sobar no longer takes the blue light card and has done away with its stamps card."
• "We asked for well done double side fried eggs and we didn't get the eggs as ordered."
• "However, I brought my 2 year old son here for his birthday meal, and discovered blue plastic in his meal."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Highy quality ingredients put together to make fantastic tasting breakfasts, sandwiches, snacks and desserts."
• "That turkey Christmas sandwich was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten!"
• "The choice of cakes was insane but it was no contest choosing the rocky road."
• "Sourdough Bacon sandwich was high grade."
• "The food is great with lots of vegan options."
• "The range and quality of the food and drink is amazing."
• "High quality delicious food and drinks."

Cons:

• "The coffee was OK, and the iced tea was a little disappointing for £2.15."
• "Did have to wait about 20 minutes for it to be bought over."
• "The food itself was tasty and the staff were very helpful and welcoming."
• "The building and staff are very nice but my food both tasted and looked pretty bad."
• "Nice coffee BUT counter service without a menu."
• "The muffin is very small and the sausage is revolting."
• "However, I brought my 2 year old son here for his birthday meal, and discovered blue plastic in his meal."

Charity & Community

Pros:

• "All of the money goes to the charity which is based here."
• "The cafe donates its profits to charity, which is great."
• "Fabulous place to visit, and their ethos are second to none."
• "A charity run bar/cafe that supports sobriety and recovery community programs."
• "You are also helping to support the recovery charity."
• "All profits go to drug and alcohol charities."
• "The cafe is also linked to a local charity and is highly recommended."

Cons:

• "Disappointed to find Sobar no longer takes the blue light card and has done away with its stamps card."
• "Such a shame they won't accept cash."
• "Ordered two drinks and ended up being charged for a 6 pound sandwich and only one of the drinks we asked for."
• "We found a hair in the plate also."
• "Tried to get in there 2.40pm on Friday... but we had to be kicked out."
• "One of the best establishments I have been especially for the working philosophy applied that you will understand by visiting."
• "Supported by Double Impact charity for recovering addicts."