Krackin’ Pies

Might seem a little strange to venture into this new-​ish shop if you’re not a pie eater, but curiosity got the better of me Intrigued by the fairly funky red-​and-​white décor and modern logo, I was interested to find out more and to see if I could get a decent, reviving cup of coffee here. Service was very friendly and they were more than happy for me to look-​around and leave with just a drink.
The black coffee I came away with was good and strong — Fairtrade — freshly-​made and favorably priced, in comparison with surrounding outlets. I can’t vouch for the taste of the pies or sandwiches but they looked freshly prepared with a good choice of both mainstream and quirkier combinations.
There’s also a small clean-​looking, white eat-​in area with a bar ledge but most customers will probably find it more practical to buy and go. The riverside and towpath — with plenty of bench seating — lies just a few steps away, across the road.