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The thing I hate most about the cafes in Waterford is how you start to get dirty looks if you stay longer than 20mins
I was in Brunch the other day around half three and got the oddest look for staying half an hour - I'd finished my dinner (lasagne and chips SO GOOD) and sat back with a coffee reading/metabolising.
It seems to be very much in-out, quickly clear away the dirty mugs and vacate the seat, get the feck. I don't think the coffee culture of working/writing/surfing/reading for an hour or two in a cafe has ever gained popularity here.
And it's a pity, I know I'd spend a ton of dosh in a place that would let me sit in peace for an afternoon, where I could order refills without getting up from the laptop. Does anybody know a place in Waterford that welcomes such behaviour? I don't believe in buying one cup of joe and staying all day, but like I'd order a coffee or two every hour or so and the odd pastry. And tipping really well when I left.
Even if the library had a setup like that, but their 'study rooms' are a joke.
It drives me bonkers too how most of the above cafes close at 5:30pm, but that's a rant for another day
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The thing I hate most about the cafes in Waterford is how you start to get dirty looks if you stay longer than 20mins I was in Brunch the other day around half three and got the oddest look for staying half an hour - I'd finished my dinner (lasagne and chips SO GOOD) and sat back with a coffee reading/metabolising.
It seems to be very much in-out, quickly clear away the dirty mugs and vacate the seat, get the feck. I don't think the coffee culture of working/writing/surfing/reading for an hour or two in a cafe has ever gained popularity here.
And it's a pity, I know I'd spend a ton of dosh in a place that would let me sit in peace for an afternoon, where I could order refills without getting up from the laptop. Does anybody know a place in Waterford that welcomes such behaviour? I don't believe in buying one cup of joe and staying all day, but like I'd order a coffee or two every hour or so and the odd pastry. And tipping really well when I left.
Even if the library had a setup like that, but their 'study rooms' are a joke.
It drives me bonkers too how most of the above cafes close at 5:30pm, but that's a rant for another day
I think that's a pretty crazy generalisation. I spend a lot of time in cafes in Waterford and I never get that impression. On the other hand, it would never even cross my mind to go into Brunch...
Basically, find a nice big cafe, such as the Grannary or the Cafe Libro (Book centre), buy token hot drink, sit down, and nobody will bother you, ever, unless you start "occupying" the place. Really, if any cafe is quiet, I can't imagine the run been put on them. It looks good to have people in a quiet cafe.
You don't look kind of scruffy or dangerous, do you?
If you're spending money, then what's the problem. By the way, just because someone asks you "if you're all right" doesn't mean they want to kick you out -- but if you don't like being asked, go to a bigger cafe. If you go to the Theatre Royal cafe and buy a coffee, you have to practically beat them off offering you top ups, in you drink about 3 cups of coffee at once. 0 -
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The thing I hate most about the cafes in Waterford is how you start to get dirty looks if you stay longer than 20mins I was in Brunch the other day around half three and got the oddest look for staying half an hour - I'd finished my dinner (lasagne and chips SO GOOD) and sat back with a coffee reading/metabolising.
It seems to be very much in-out, quickly clear away the dirty mugs and vacate the seat, get the feck. I don't think the coffee culture of working/writing/surfing/reading for an hour or two in a cafe has ever gained popularity here.
And it's a pity, I know I'd spend a ton of dosh in a place that would let me sit in peace for an afternoon, where I could order refills without getting up from the laptop. Does anybody know a place in Waterford that welcomes such behaviour? I don't believe in buying one cup of joe and staying all day, but like I'd order a coffee or two every hour or so and the odd pastry. And tipping really well when I left.
Even if the library had a setup like that, but their 'study rooms' are a joke.
It drives me bonkers too how most of the above cafes close at 5:30pm, but that's a rant for another day
I can't say I agree either. I spend a lot of time in cafes with my rowdy nephew and nieces and never felt we were outstaying our welcome. On the other hand, maybe I'm just an ignorant feck...0 -
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You don't look kind of scruffy or dangerous, do you?
Ha, ha, no - a gal in a suit, dangerous but not scruffyIf you're spending money, then what's the problem. By the way, just because someone asks you "if you're all right" doesn't mean they want to kick you out -- but if you don't like being asked, go to a bigger cafe.
Oh I agree! Of course I don't mind being asked if I'm alright, it's the tutting and sighing if a server comes over to clear the table. I leave promptly whenever that happens. But I do leave a tip, even if s/he's surly.
I guess my main gripe is that there doesn't seem to be a cafe that actively welcomes work-from-home types, occupy a table for an hour or two, automatic refills without having to get up and leave the table/your stuff... That sort of thing.
Perhaps I'm too Americanised for my own good!
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The thing I hate most about the cafes in Waterford is how you start to get dirty looks if you stay longer than 20mins I was in Brunch the other day around half three and got the oddest look for staying half an hour - I'd finished my dinner (lasagne and chips SO GOOD) and sat back with a coffee reading/metabolising.
I go to Brunch quiet a bit sometimes in the morning and other times in the afternoon, I only ever have the one coffee and have sat there for up to 2 hours at a time without a second glance from anyone.... I agree there are some places that just want you in a out, one that come to mind is Kylemore you're only just finished and the plate is gone. Love going to Berfranks too can sits there for hours watching the world go by.0 -
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