Fuschia Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i stopped frequenting the Blue mountain cafe a few years ago due to poor service but met the owner recently at the goose green fair where he assured me things have changed. had a brief window of opportunity away from our new born twins today and took number one child in for a treat. 30 mins after ordering, no sign of our scrambled eggs, so we had to leave. as we got up to go, the food arrived, too late. my son was in tears.very disappointing. it doesn't look like things have improved there after all. the place was virtually empty, not busy at all. excuse one handed typing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDmummy Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Many, many congratulations on your twins. Didn't realise you were expecting two! Might see you on school run sooner or later but what did you have boy/girl, girl/girl, boy/boy?Always had the same experience with Blue Mountain but their scrambled eggs are to die for. In fact, love all their food but only go when I have got the time to wait around! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 boy girl ;-0 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 We've been increasingly miffed at this too. Been a number of times when it has happened and we've had to hurry things along. Hope they do address this soon! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I really liked this place but have gone off it, too. It's just a bit too big to have a lovely local cafe feeling. The servers are on the whole good, but there are not enough of them. my advice? Take a walk to the Upper East Side and give Jacks a go. Or apply for a visa and go to SE15 for a Petitou nosh-up. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Nero Wrote:> Take a walk to the Upper East Side and give Jacks> a go. I am a Jacks regular but I thought I'd give BMC another chance... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 why knock it? blue mountain is the platonic cafe to which all others aspire. the first - the rest followed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 alice Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> why knock it? blue mountain is the platonic cafe> to which all others aspire. the first - the rest> followed.because my main aim when i go into a cafe is to eat some food... and on this occasion, i didn't actually succeed.bmc - nil points!it's not very complicated, really!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganapati Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Never mind the service, the food there is awful. I haven't been there in a year. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristymac1 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Been in there 3 times, and left each time before even ordering - Call me unlucky but the staff have always been pretty off and not made us feel welcome at all - I'm not asking for any special kind of treatment but the last ime the waitress tried to move me whilst still in my chair - nice....... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The petit chou(?) the cafe opposite somerfields do pricey but above average scrambled eggs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyng Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Tried it for the first time few months ago waited half an hour for a breakfastservice was very poor so never been in since Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Funnily enough the (fairly) new BMC in Sydenham seems very popular...there's always crowds in there when I drive past in the evening rush hour. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I personally think the Blue Mountain Cafe is vastly over-rated; burnt food and greasy tableclothes has been my experience. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Couldn't agree more. I've given up and left on a number of occasions.Mon Petit Chou does lovely homemade soup sometimes. At least I think it's homemade. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 HAHA.. It's so funny when middle class people start to realise that they are being ripped off. Oh well, i'm sure one sale of a portion of scrambled eggs on toast would have taken place at some point during the day which would no doubt keep the place going for at least another week. Bloody rip off.Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraCarr Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hi,I went into the Uplands Cafe the other morning, good, quick, clean service. It was my first time having passed on many occasions.It was not full of workers either, you may want to try their.Regards,Libra Carr. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
standswithfist Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I went to the BMC on tuesday morning this week - it was good service and the food was fantastic. Sometimes you do have to wait for good food but it seems I was one of the lucky ones. The place also had some mums and toddlers in making loads of noise but loving it! Nero - where is Petinou? what type of place is it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutty Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Personally - I've always found the food at bmc to be top notch, and have learned to live with the wait. Turn up with a Sunday paper and chill out - what's the rush people?If you want a quick breakfast I hear MacDonalds in Peckham have fast service :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 The BMC is it's own punishment! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 nutty Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Personally - I've always found the food at bmc to> be top notch, and have learned to live with the> wait. Turn up with a Sunday paper and chill out -> what's the rush people?I had two breastfed 6 week old babies at home, and needed to be home in an hour! Wanted to have a treat with my 5 year old, I never dreamed an hour wasn't long enough to have a croissant and scrambled eggs.I usually have breakfasts in the cafe by the video shop, but I thought BMC might do icecream or something we could have after the scrambled egg, as it was a treat. In the end I dried his tears and we got icecream in hope and greenwood.I did leave a written complaint at BMC, so we'll see if they get back to me and apologise. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmlow Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Oh my God - thought I was the only one who had to walk out after waiting too long for my food.Shame really, it looks like such a nice place. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 What IS the matter with you Louisa?? This is all about poor service - and I haven't been to the BMC more than 3 or 4 times in last 4 years - it always seems busy so I doubt it misses me. Service has always been scatty in there and a shame to hear it hasn't improved. Food has mostly been solid but then I've only gone for breakfasts so not much room to mess up.The only reason I don't go more often is the fact that it's always really busy, I know the service will suffer and by god it gets loud in there Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 HAHA.. It's so funny when middle class people start to realise that they are being ripped off.This is a ridiculous comment.I've been there a couple of times and it's been fine. The last Sunday I went they had a few teenagers running the show who were a bit all over the place but very charming with it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Just out of interest but how many people have bothered to mention any of the issues mentioned in this thread?A business can't improve without feedback.If you have had a word what was the response? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/3350-blue-mountain-cafe-walked-out-lounged/#findComment-104833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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