Moorland Cafe - Drogheda

Tea, coffee, fabulous buns so much more. Always a treat.

Great spot for a cuppa and a bit to eat. Lovely cake selection

I stopped by the restaurant around 4:30 pm for coffee and a slice of cake. However, by 4:45 pm, the staff began clearing away any remaining dishes and items from our table. When I asked if they were closing, they said no. To my surprise, at 4:55 pm, a lady appeared with a mop and bucket, seemingly ready to start cleaning the floor near our table. It was clear that they wanted us to leave even though the restaurant's closing time was listed as 6:00 pm on their website. This rushed and unwelcoming experience was disappointing, especially since we enjoy their baked goods.

This classic bakery and coffee shop offers a variety of beautiful buns, pastries, and freshly made sandwiches. It's a refreshing change from the typical bland franchise chains.

I recently had breakfast here with a colleague and was appalled by the lack of adherence to COVID-19 safety measures by the staff. Despite a surge in daily cases exceeding 200 at the time of our visit, it is mandatory for everyone, especially staff, to wear masks when entering businesses. However, I observed that over half of the staff were not wearing gloves, masks, or face coverings, including those preparing food and working in the bakery. The other half only wore them intermittently and frequently removed them. There was a communal milk jug that multiple customers touched, tables and chairs were not being cleaned, and there was no social distancing among the staff. The spacing between tables did not allow for proper social distancing, and food was being served to tables without any protective gear. It is concerning that the business does not prioritize the health and safety of its customers, and establishments like this contribute to prolonging the pandemic. I will be reporting these violations to the Health and Safety Executive, as immediate action is needed.