Week beginning April 4th - Cafe Society Awards

Prior to opening, as a part of the business plan and goals, we set certain targets and ideals. Some of thse we have achieved, others not quite, but last week at an awards ceremony I was personally recognised by the industry through the Cafe Society with the Cafe Society Award, as recognition for contributiuon to the industry, as an inpiration to all others. We were also highly commended in the best Independent cafe awards as well. This is truly amazing. I do not profess to be incredible, or the best, I am just doing what I know and trying to do it the best I can. But I cannot do it all on my own.

In 18 months we have achieved a lot and I have a lot of people to thank for all their hard work and effort, from Tony our designer, Dominic the website, Kess the movie, all our wonderful suppliers and of course the backbone, the staff, especially Jared and Catherine who have been with us from the start. Some of you may not also know of the silent partner in the business, a very good friend who backed us at the beginning with financial support, Hayden, and also all the friends who have helped us along the way as well. Then of course, the people I am doing it all for, my wife and daughter. Respect to all and thank you.

Details on the award can be found here

http://www.cafesociety.org.uk/awards/index.shtml

There is a long way to go, not just for Kaffeine, but for the industry as a whole. Exciting times indeed. I hope we all can live up to and further exceed the expectations that thankfully are being put upon us.

Breakfast
Traditional bircher muesli with rhubarb and raspberry compote 2.90
Granola muesli with pomegranate molasses and rhubarb and raspberry compote 2.90
Fruit salad (pineapple, mango, strawberries, grapes, passionfruit, peach) 3.30
Ciabatta Roll with omelette, pancetta, rocket and tomato salsa 4.20
Croissant with Italian roast ham, talleggio cheese, spinach & plum tomatoes 4.20
Croissant with gruyere cheese and plum tomatoes 3.20
Seven seed bakery bloomer toast with homemade preserves 1.70
Cinnamon and raisin toast 2.00
Banana Bread 2.00

Porridge with condiments of muscovado sugar, dried fruit, chopped nuts, honey or rhubarb and raspberry compote 2.50

Pastries by Seven Seed bakery
French butter croissants 1.60
Pain au chocolat 2.20
Almond croissants 2.70

Baked Treats
Bourbon and fudge 1.80
Corn and herb 1.80
Pear and passionfruit Friands 1.90
Super moist chocolate brownies 2.20
White chocolate blondies 2.20
Portuguese tarts 1.80
ANZAC cookies 1.60
Pinky Snaps 1.60

Lunch
Soup 3.30 / 3.80
Spring Greens and gammon

Foccacias with sea salt and rosemary crust 4.70
Pancetta, avocado, tomato, aioli, rocket and gruyere
Plum tomato, bufala mozzerella, salsa verde and rocket

French retro baguettes 4.30
Tuna with capers, dill, olives, lime, mayo and spinach
Aubergine with goats cheese, sweet chilli rocket

Salads £4.40/£5.30/£8.50
Chicken adobo with red rice and coriander
Celeriac roasted with peanut oil
Purple sprouting broccoli with tobasco butter

Tart
4.00 or 6.30 with salad
Flat bread with rocket, fried egg, chilli sambal

Floor: Peter, Catherine, Krysty, Justin, Amy, James, Melissa and Jessica.
Kitchen: Jared, Khan, Melissa as well and Sam