Diss Publishing Bookshop And Cafe

I highly recommend using this local shop not only for books, but also for cards, wrapping paper, and unique gifts. I have seen artists occasionally painting here as well. Unfortunately, I have not yet visited the café so I cannot comment on that aspect. The staff at the shop are always friendly and helpful, and seem to have a good rapport with one another. This speaks volumes about the positive atmosphere of the shop. It is impressive that they have managed to survive the challenges of the pandemic and have adapted to the changing world by diversifying their offerings. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful independent bookshop in our community.

I decided to give this pop-up café a try as I like to support local businesses. I paid £3.50 for a cup of tea (which was served in a rather small cup and saucer) and a biscuit. I waited for a while and ended up having to ask for the biscuit as it never arrived. I then noticed that other tables were also receiving their teas without biscuits. Do you only get a biscuit if you ask for it, even though you've already paid for it? It would be better value if they served the tea in a teapot and allowed customers to have a couple of cups for the price. The salad and quiche were disappointing; they tasted okay but the servings were very small. I felt like we were overcharged for what we received. The staff was polite, but I won't be returning as it was not good value for money.

I purchased a meal at this restaurant and received an old five pound note as change, which is no longer legal tender. When I asked for a replacement, they refused and joked about not being on the internet. This experience has made me value the politeness and honesty of other businesses even more.

I read a rather negative review from a pompous poet lover who was disappointed in this shop’s stock, so I wanted to say my piece and stick up for a shop that is local to me and wonderful in its own right. Diss Publishing is easily my favourite shop of all time, and I knew this from the moment I first stepped through their doors. Due to my work hours, Im often unable to visit during the week, and the temptation to pop in whenever I do happen to pass on weekends is impossible to resist. Not always to buy something, sometimes just to walk around and stare in awe at all of the wonderfully colourful items they have for sale. It’s ironic, really, as I haven’t read a fully fledged book since I was in school, though I keep telling myself I will get back into reading. The shop itself offers so much more than books, and it accommodates for everyone. With the most exquisite ideas for gifts, the most unique and high quality stationary, the simply adorable selection of teddies, and the most welcoming and friendly customer service I have ever experienced; every time I have entered this lovely shop, I have never wanted to leave! Thank you to all the staff for always going out of their way to be helpful, and make each customer feel genuinely valued and recognised in the conversations you have in passing with them. This shop is one of a kind, and I would recommend anyone bookworm or not to take a trip inside and try leaving empty handed. I am yet to try their cafe, but Im sure that when I do, it will inevitably bring more irresistible reasons to pop in. What a beautiful little place in the world!

Met up with a friend we hadn’t seen each other for some time. Bill was expensive for what we had, ‘jokey’ comments passed between multiple staff as we left made me feel that they weren’t happy about how long we had been at the cafe. If they read this it’s okay, we have decided not to go back and will meet up again somewhere else in future.