The Chakra Lounge Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The flavors were outstanding, and each element of the dish was cooked to perfection."
• "Both dishes were delicious and well-prepared."
• "Plates are preferably to share and they’re exceptionally well cooked, very tasty and lots of vegetarian choices."
• "Interesting cafe with a selection of Indian style drinks and food."
• "The food is exquisite, real traditional Indian Street food & not lacking in flavors at all!"
• "One of the best veggie burgers (bagel) with rainbow fries and coleslaw I have eaten."
• "The food was incredible! It's perfect for vegetarian's and vegan's as there are many options for all."
• "Incredible food, beautifully presented. Sweet and cozy vibe, very friendly and attentive staff."

Cons:

• "A bit of a waste putting Bombay mix in the sauce but was nice and tasty."
• "I would say it was slightly overpriced for the portions."
• "Ordered tandoori chicken vegan burger with peppered chips and homemade slaw, arrived with a Tasteless Dried up Vegan Burger."
• "However, be warned, the small plates are non too small."
• "The food didn't really fit a brunch vibe overly well."
• "I am a bit disappointed with the service and the quality of food here, not much attention and the food is too dry here."
• "Disappointed only full fat milk available as there are plenty of shops within a minutes walk that sell skimmed and semi-skimmed milk."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The service provided by the staff was exceptional."
• "Staff were super friendly and explained some of the dishes for us which was great. Very good quality."
• "We really enjoyed our veggie breakfast, couldn’t fault it! Staff were friendly, service was quick."
• "They have a real passion for both food, and customer service, and it shines through."
• "Service was quick considering how busy they were."
• "The staff were incredibly welcoming & the food & coffee was exceptionally good."
• "The staff were wonderful, really helpful and friendly and extremely hard-working."
• "Friendly staff in a pleasant setting."

Cons:

• "When they delivered the food they failed to take away our empty cups or offer anything else to us."
• "The customer service was very bad I will not recommend anyone."
• "We stayed for over 30 mins for them to clear up the table but no one attended to clear the table."
• "Staff uninterested in taking customers orders despite a half empty restaurant."
• "Not bad but the I am a bit disappointed with the service and the quality of food here, not much attention."

Ambience and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The restaurant had a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal place to enjoy a meal."
• "The building itself it’s just beautiful. Really really impressive!"
• "Lovely spot for a vegan breakfast and delicious dirty chai!"
• "The decor is bright but not overpowering with some quirky upside down umbrellas too."
• "Awesome relaxed cafe nice seating, nice menu offering something a bit different."
• "Very welcoming & inviting space and lots of vegan options food is made freshly and very tasty."
• "Fantastic value and taste, friendly staff and without doubt the best veggie breakfast I've encountered."
• "Beautiful colourful decor. Lovely staff, what's more, one of them used BSL which made it very accessible for my friend who is deaf!"

Cons:

• "Sad to see the decline of a formally excellent establishment. No soap in toilets and empty hand sanitiser dispensers."
• "The only thing I would say is that the table was higher than the chairs so we were sitting quite low and was slightly uncomfortable eating the meal."
• "Only disappointment was to get foil wrapped butter with a tea cake. I would have thought their philosophy would have reduced packaging."

Drink Quality

Pros:

• "The chai was aromatic and had a perfect balance of spices."
• "Glad I got a few bags of masala chai. Looking forward to going back again with my family."
• "Wonderfully flavoured hot drinks & food perfect for sharing!"
• "The beetroot latte was so good I ended up having 3 before leaving, and the biscoff French toast is to die for!"
• "Great coffee and a nice selection of food with lots of vegan options."
• "Wow what a place! Soon as you step in you get that taste of India with the awesome decor. Great ambience with the vast selection of board games and books to keep you entertained."
• "The best I've had in years! The full 'if Indians did it' breakfast was full of flavour, the eggs were spectacular."
• "Fantastic food, welcoming staff... independent cafe in Buxton on Spring Gardens. Far better than the multinational coffee shops."

Cons:

• "We ordered two decaf lattes and they arrived too large so very weak, so hot that I burned my tongue and didn't taste good at all."
• "Didn't try the coffee as they only have alpro, which just doesn't compare to oatly, one star down for that."
• "Disappointed only full fat milk available as there are plenty of shops within a minutes walk that sell skimmed and semi-skimmed milk."