Beantree Cafe at SPAR

I might be in the wrong here, but I am of understanding that if a place closes at 4, you can take in orders untill about 15:55. I have came here numerous afternoons at different time slots. Anywhere between 15:30 and 15:50 just to be told, no we close at 4 so we already locked off. They can't even make a cup of coffee.. You cannot log off and cash up an half an hour before you are supposed to close or do I understand it wrong?

When I came in at 15:30 in this week, luckilly another woman came in as well, because I knew if it was just me they would not have helped me, because the lady was already busy with counting the card slips for the day. Then when we ordered, we were asked to pay immediately, because she wants to cash up. And the staff, I asume from the kitchen, because they wear aprons, always sit-lay on the chairs where the clients are supposed to sit. They hang out there and listen to music or watch videos with their earphones, not a worry in the world about what the image of Bean tree looks like. I get it that you must rest, but one can look proffesional at your work place where you would want clients to come to. Also, the lady that normaly tells me they are closed really isn't the friendliest person in this world. A smile or better tone of voice wouldn't kill you, it might just give a better impression of your service.
I enjoy their food and coffee, but their attitude and cash up time really gives off a negative vibe.

Amazing food.
Decent prices
Friendly staff

Would have loved bigger take away coffee mugs. Other than that great service

Went there on the morning of 9 May 2023. There were 3 tables occupied and lots of available seats. We asked the lady at the counter whether we should order or will someone come to us if we just go sit. She informed us to take menus and she will come to us. You couldn't miss us as we were the only younger looking clients with a spar trolley. As we were waiting, we see her attending to another table, carrying a cup and saucer to the table. We waited and waited, no eye contact or communication. We even saw an older gentleman walk in, speak to the lady at the counter and when we left, he too left.

Not sure if this place only caters to the old/pensioners because thats the type of customers seen, when we entered. If they were understaffed, some communication would have been helpful as we asked how it works regarding ordering as it was our first time.

We felt uncomfortably and left because who knows how long we would have waited for whatever we ordered. I took pictures of the menu for your convenience.

Had a delicious chicken mayo. Beantree Cafe was very quiet.. I believe it could have a nice atmosphere when there are more customers.

Pretty good coffee and thats it.Staff is unfriendly and unprofessional. One is in the passage having a chat,our waitress left for her lunch,atleast thats what i assume.didnt see her again.couldnt find the 3rd staff member,pretty sure i saw 3 staff members when we seated ourselves

Thought I'd surprise my mother for a breakfast, and not knowing the zone, we had 3 min to decide what we would like to dink and eat for 3 people of which one wasn't there yet. But they took the order and all was cooked to perfection.
Due to personal preferences the hazelnut latte wasn't hazelnutty enough.