Cafe Di JJ - St Albans

It wasn't very busy but our 2 coffees took almost 20 minutes to be delivered to our table. Well located in the shopping centre with a nice buzz around the place

We have visited many times before. We really enjoy being able to sit quietly, enjoy a cup of coffee and a light lunch while reading the newspaper. Today I enjoyed mushrooms on toast. Fabulous and my wife the corn fritters. All very nice. We were attended by a very friendly and attentive waitress who made sure all was good. My only criticism is serving iced coffee in a jar. Absolutely hate that and it cheapens the whole experience. Also, they need to learn how to make iced coffee. They fail miserably on that. Next visit will be tea. Otherwise, enjoy coming here and will return.

Having eaten our salad filled sandwiches. My Husband went to eat the side salad. He noticed a cluster of small black (40+) Insect eggs on one of the leaves. Knowing the cafe had great reviews we called the waiter to alert the Manager. The waiter returned some 5 mins later telling us not to worry and walked off!!! I asked to take a photo as we were traveling the next day and was concerned if we had got ill, I could then identify said items. The Manager then made himself known to us. He told us the chefs and himself prodded said item and it was plastic so he thew it away!!! I'm not sure what's worse ....posssible eating unknown eggs or choking on a piece of plastic and the establishment wasn't unduly concerned? ??? His remedy was to deduct the cost of one round of sandwiches, charge us for the rest of our Bill, give us a business card & his name ..Victor Chang! We left feeling numb at his Customer Care.

There are many cafes in the St Ives Village shopping complex. JJ's is one of the best. Service is good and there's a nice feel about, whether you sit inside or out. One thing they are really good at is there seafood pasta. A delicious sauce sets this dish apart from other cafes in the centre. Reasonably priced, they have a good menu whether it is for breakfast or lunch.

Menu is good range , at first glance , appear to have standard menu.. .. Dishes are well portioned , with distinct flavours . Consistently well delivered . Prices is fair . Staff is attentive .