Coffee Espresso

Goodramgate, York

IT is remarkable that we find yet another snack spot where cappuccino is misspelled. This is a great pity because that is the only thing wrong with this small venue. I say little, because it would be difficult to accommodate more than a dozen and a half customers at any one time.

All we were looking for was a quick drink. And we certainly found one. Ann's cappuccino came in a good sized mug (£1.50), with a generous head of froth. Sifted chocolate was provided for her to apply just as little or as much as she fancied.

The muffin was also a winner, once she had fought her way through the cellophane wrapping!

The choice of eats was limited with no suggestion that anything more substantial would be available at lunchtime. However my eyes alighted on passion cake (£1.95). Oh dear, I had arrived too early and was advised that it had not completely defrosted. I was grateful for the assistant's honesty and selected a sticky but delicious pastry instead.

Tea was more my tipple, Yorkshire breakfast in this case. I was provided with the same sized mug as Ann and a spherical clear teapot, with a cafetiere-like plunger. Once I had mastered the technology I was fine. Milk came in a large jug fresh from the fridge.

This teapot (Ann is now intent on buying one) gave me almost two mugs and for £1, what more could I ask for?

Drinks come in singles and doubles, with mugs described as tall or grand. We thought the quality of the refreshment outstanding and the prices very competitive. Although we didn't witness any, survival of the place surely depends on the take-away trade.

As you sit, life in Goodramgate unfolds before you. We saw many acquaintances. Fortunately no-one spotted us and ventured in to inquire what we were about. Our cover is still unblown!