The Garden Cafe, Mallow, Co.Cork
There is an ethereal quality to the ambience on entering The Garden cafe in Mallow town. A tranquil oasis or paradise found. Look one way and a wall is softly adorned with flowers, in another direction a tree stands bonsai like looking delicate yet statuesque. It is a cherry blossom with Japanese leanings I think and branches entwined with twinkling lights. A feathered owl wisely watches over all. Themes of Ancient Rome with goddess and Roman emperor busts bring a touch of history. Tables are enhanced with flowers, wreaths, candles or perhaps another Greek goddess.
The background music has been a mixture of old classics and jazz when I’ve been in. No jarring tunes, this is a quiet serene place where coffee machines whir from time to time. It is a cafe that serves hot & cold drinks, pastries and cakes, the epitome of keeping it simple.
I wish Morgan every success with her new venture. I’ve been in at least 6 times now and the coffee has been faultless. I do hope you get a chance to go there and try for yourself.
‘Til next time, x Sheila