The Pear Tree Cafe

Battersea Park
London
SW11 4NJ
020 7978 1655

web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities

• live music
• venue hire  

 

The Glad Cafe Glasgow

1006A Pollokshaws Rd,
Glasgow
G41 2HG

General enquiries: info@thegladcafe.co.uk
Venue enquiries: joe@thegladcafe.co.uk / kim@thegladcafe.co.uk
Phone: 0141 636 6119 (office hours only)

 

Web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities

• drama
• exhibitions 
• film
• gallery 
• live music
• philosophy

Café Shrub, Blaydon--on-Tyne, UK

Spa Well Rd, Winlaton Mill,

Spa Well Rd

Winlaton Mill,

Blaydon-on-Tyne 

NE21 6RU

01207 524898

Web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities 

• crafts 
• exhibition 
• live music
• venue hire

The Kitchen Garden Shop, Brimingham, UK

17 York Road, Kings Heath, 
Birmingham 
B14 7SA  
0121 443 4725 
info@kitchengardencafe.co.uk

 Web site https://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/

Creative Cafe Project Activities

• live music
• storytelling
• venue hire
  

Review of Jenny’s Kitchen, Nenagh, Ireland

It was a bit of a dull day. We’d just been around the prison and wouldn’t be able to visit the castle until it opened for the afternoon.   Jenny’s Kitchen looked inviting.  

“It’s all gluten-free, though,” said my husband, pulling a face. 

I shrugged. “I don’t think it matters,” I replied. I remembered that one of my favourite snacks is the little gluten-free Bakewell tart that Costa produces. 

The café was clean and comfortable inside. There didn’t seem to be all that many tables and all the ones we could see were occupied.  This wasn’t a problem, though. There were more tables round the back. We found one that looked directly over the kitchen. We watched as one young woman – Jenny, perhaps? – busied herself making sandwiches and soup, loading the dishwasher and serving customers in the shop. She never stopped but she never got into a flap. 

A few women on the next table were holding a meeting. Rent-a-table obviously works well here. There was a shelf of enticing books in one corner.  Book crossing was definitely encouraged. The walls were covered with artists’ work.  Most of the pictures were for sale and the rest had a “Sold” sticker on them.  This sort of gallery space works well; the café owner gets free decoration and the artists get to display their work.  

I had a really delicious home-made soup and Martin had a gigantic sandwich. The texture of the bread was a little odd – perhaps more like a scone but it was very tasty. 

On the way out we spotted some attractive slices of Bakewell tart. Would that do for dessert with our evening meal?  You bet. They didn’t disappoint.  Amazing that an item that contains both pastry and cake mixture can be so successful gluten-free.           

Jenny's Kitchen, Nenagh, Ireland

19 Pearse Street
Nenagh

+353 87 752 4984 

Web site 

Review

Creative Cafe Project Activities

• book crossing
• gallery 
• rent-a-table  

 

An Cafe Liteartha, Dingle, Ireland

Dykegate Lane,  
Dingle, 
Ireland

+353 66 915 2204

Web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities 

books
book events 
poetry 

The Old Post Office Cafe Bar, Silsden

The Old Post Office Cafe
64-66 Kirkgate,
Silsden,
BD20 0PA

01535 658273

web site

Creative Cafe Project Activities

• live music
• open mic

Vesuvio Cafe North Beach San Fransisco

Vesuvio
255 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

vesuvio@vesuvio.com

web site   

Creative Cafe Project Activities 

• art gallery
• book events
• live music
• theatre 

Kat's Cafe Atlanta

970 Piedmont Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30309

404 347-2263

Web site  

Creative Cafe Project Activities

• comedy 
• live music
• open mic
• poetry readings 
  
  
  
  

    

Cafe 9, New Haven, US

250 State St 
New Haven 
CT 06510

203-789-8281

Paul Mayer - bookcafenine@gmail.com 

Web site   

Creative Cafe Project Activities

art gallery
comedy 
live music
open mic
venue hire 
  
 

CAFE 21 GASLAMP

802 Fifth Ave

San Diego 

CA 92101
619.795.0721 

reservations@cafe-21.com

 

 

 

 

web site  

Creative Cafe Project Activities

dance
live music

 

Bluebird Cafe

4104 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville
TN 37215
PHONE: 615.383.1461 | FAX: 615.383.3669
Monday Open Mic Phone Number 615.943.8168

Web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities 

live music
open mic
songwriting  
venue hire 

Raven Cafe

142 N. CORTEZ 

PRESCOTT 

AZ
(928) 717-0009

Creative Cafe Activities  

cinema 

live music

Trivia 

The Toast Cafe Okehampton UK Review

by Amanda Jones

Standing in the heart of the town of Okehampton in Devon, Toast Coffee House is surrounded by stone walled buildings, lying opposite the present cinema, Dartmoor Life Museum and near to the supermarkets and car parks. The door opens to reveal an impressive, spacious interior making use of the space well in this old Edwardian cinema. Décor is modern and fresh and the shop, seating area and counter are all open plan and welcoming. 

There are further rooms and a seating area to the rear up a few steps. The toilets are downstairs and the café invites the artisan’s eye to study their surroundings.

I spoke to Laura just as a busy stream of customers arrived. In between serving she explained that the regular performances hosted in Toast are for an adult audience and consist of Comedy nights, Jazz nights and a Spanish Guitar musician. There is a magic show for the grown ups and all events are ticketed and advertised in advance and include a platter of food. In 2018 a local choir ‘Moor Harmony’ provided carol singing on a festive day.

Now we’re on the subject of eating, the menu revealed a variety of options including gluten free, vegan and children’s choices. Light lunches, soup, pizza and huge, fresh cakes accompany the range of teas, coffees and soft drinks. Free Wi-Fi is available and as you relax into comfortable seating music plays in the background.

In the gift shop area near the entrance door there is a range of gifts including cards, jewellery and candles. Wall space is welcoming and a doorway at the rear invites you to the Toast Wellness Centre where yoga is available on Saturday mornings, including people who just walk-in.

A loyalty card allows you to collect your hot drinks rewarding you with a free, regular drink on your tenth stamp. Take away and bookings are available or you can sit and relax with a magazine.

After enjoying my chat, coffee and cake I came away from Toast feeling refreshed and hope that the owner, Jo Seale, continues to provide such an efficient, friendly service and warm environment for many years ahead.

The Toast Coffee House Okehampton UK

4 Market Street

Okehampton

Devon

EX20 1HN

01837 54494

web site 

Creative Cafe  Project Activities 

• cinema (nearby)
• comedy  
• gallery
• live music
• museum  (nearby) 
• venue hire 
• wellness centre   
• WiFi
• yoga 
  
  Read a review of this cafe here.

Trattoria N16 London N16

44/45 Alliance House
Newington Green
London N16 9PX
Tel: 020 7704 0744
hello@trattorian16.com

web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities 

cinema
venue hire

Caffe Lena Saratoga Springs

47 Phila Street , P.O. Box 245, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Office: 518-583-0022
Tickets: 800-838-3006
Email:  sales@caffelena.org

Web site 

Creative Cafe Project Activities 

open mic
publisher 
live music