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<blockquote data-quote="Debandez" data-source="post: 2103340" data-attributes="member: 460354"><p>5.7</p><p>We are having a wonderful time away in Norfolk. FIL is enjoying showing us his favourite areas. All individual. All incredibly pretty I must say. I particularly liked Holt which was on yesterdays agenda.</p><p></p><p>I have to share my TripAdvisor review with you today. So you get a feel for one of the nicest cafes I've ever been to. If you get chance and you are in Hunstanton dont miss it. It is very special. And I succumbed to half a scone (no jam!). Warm and delicious. Homeward bound today. Lovely memories made. Going to surprise FIL with a pit stop at Hebden Bridge en route. He thinks it's a motorway service pit stop! Hebden bridge holds many fond memories for him too.</p><p></p><p>TRIPADVISOR REVIEW</p><p></p><p>INSTANTLY TRANSPORTED BACK TO A BYGONE ERA</p><p></p><p>THE REASON WE WERE IN HUNSTANTON</p><p></p><p>We are from Blackpool and it was my father in law's 90th birthday. His favourite holiday destination was Hunstanton. He went for many years with my mother in law. But not since her demise over 10 years ago. As it is such a special birthday and he is a very special person we booked Norfolk for 3 nights. He has guided us to many wonderful towns during our time here, Hunstanton being our ultimate favourite too. If I had £1 for every time he has said on this little break 'this used to be our favourite....' I would be quite a rich lady. And 2 High Street was where their favourite cafe was.</p><p></p><p>THE AREA</p><p></p><p>At the top of the high street with great views down and around this lovely town.</p><p></p><p>OUTSIDE</p><p></p><p>Outside seating available. The tables looked very inviting. Throughout Hunstanton you see pretty coloured bicycles adorned with flowers and here you will see a pretty blue one. Overhead you can already see the history oozing out of the building with the original signage 'confectioners' 'tobaconist ' 'C.W.ABBS' over the door.</p><p></p><p>INSIDE</p><p></p><p>We were not prepared for what met us inside. When my father in law last went many years ago it was just a 'nice little cafe'. Now it's the most magical place to enjoy coffee in the whole world. It has superceded our previous favourites, the famous Majestic in Porto and The Ritz in London. You instantly feel the love that's gone into Berni Beans Its a Wonderful Life. It took my breath away. Every part of it has been thought out and put together to perfection from the 1940s music playing in the background to the vintage fine bone China tea cups and saucers on every table. Each one beautifully individual. The tables all set impeccably with fresh yellow roses in simple white vases. And the curtains really need their own paragraph in my review!</p><p></p><p>THE CURTAINS</p><p></p><p>Pretty nets adorning the windows. Pristine and white. Set so the customer can see the world outside passing by. And also lush thick deep red ones leading to the immaculate bathroom facilities and kitchen area. Quite theatrical in fact.</p><p></p><p>AMANDA</p><p></p><p>Amanda the owner, what a lovely lady she is. She gave us a very warm welcome and when we explained we were there for my father in law's 90th birthday she even produced a birthday card. On request she gave us a little history of this unique cafe. There was a very special person in her life called Bernard. He had been like a grandad to her and was indeed the inspiration behind the magic that is Berni Beans. He meant the world to her. And although he has passed away he still does. Heartwarming.</p><p></p><p>THE FOOD AND DRINK</p><p></p><p>We had eaten earlier at our hotel so just coffee and scones (the afternoon tea did look incredible). I love my coffee and this coffee was indeed delicious. Cafitiere. So you can enjoy several cups. And we did. With double cream. And a delicious homemade scone with cream and jam. Warm and fresh out of the oven. Delightful.</p><p></p><p>THE STAFF</p><p></p><p>Served by Amanda and Monica. Service with a smile and second to non. Saying goodbye to Amanda we felt as if we were saying goodbye to a friend.</p><p></p><p>THE WEBSITE</p><p></p><p>This will give you an idea of just how special this place is. Check out the link to 'It's a wonderful life '. Magic. Just like this cafe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Debandez, post: 2103340, member: 460354"] 5.7 We are having a wonderful time away in Norfolk. FIL is enjoying showing us his favourite areas. All individual. All incredibly pretty I must say. I particularly liked Holt which was on yesterdays agenda. I have to share my TripAdvisor review with you today. So you get a feel for one of the nicest cafes I've ever been to. If you get chance and you are in Hunstanton dont miss it. It is very special. And I succumbed to half a scone (no jam!). Warm and delicious. Homeward bound today. Lovely memories made. Going to surprise FIL with a pit stop at Hebden Bridge en route. He thinks it's a motorway service pit stop! Hebden bridge holds many fond memories for him too. TRIPADVISOR REVIEW INSTANTLY TRANSPORTED BACK TO A BYGONE ERA THE REASON WE WERE IN HUNSTANTON We are from Blackpool and it was my father in law's 90th birthday. His favourite holiday destination was Hunstanton. He went for many years with my mother in law. But not since her demise over 10 years ago. As it is such a special birthday and he is a very special person we booked Norfolk for 3 nights. He has guided us to many wonderful towns during our time here, Hunstanton being our ultimate favourite too. If I had £1 for every time he has said on this little break 'this used to be our favourite....' I would be quite a rich lady. And 2 High Street was where their favourite cafe was. THE AREA At the top of the high street with great views down and around this lovely town. OUTSIDE Outside seating available. The tables looked very inviting. Throughout Hunstanton you see pretty coloured bicycles adorned with flowers and here you will see a pretty blue one. Overhead you can already see the history oozing out of the building with the original signage 'confectioners' 'tobaconist ' 'C.W.ABBS' over the door. INSIDE We were not prepared for what met us inside. When my father in law last went many years ago it was just a 'nice little cafe'. Now it's the most magical place to enjoy coffee in the whole world. It has superceded our previous favourites, the famous Majestic in Porto and The Ritz in London. You instantly feel the love that's gone into Berni Beans Its a Wonderful Life. It took my breath away. Every part of it has been thought out and put together to perfection from the 1940s music playing in the background to the vintage fine bone China tea cups and saucers on every table. Each one beautifully individual. The tables all set impeccably with fresh yellow roses in simple white vases. And the curtains really need their own paragraph in my review! THE CURTAINS Pretty nets adorning the windows. Pristine and white. Set so the customer can see the world outside passing by. And also lush thick deep red ones leading to the immaculate bathroom facilities and kitchen area. Quite theatrical in fact. AMANDA Amanda the owner, what a lovely lady she is. She gave us a very warm welcome and when we explained we were there for my father in law's 90th birthday she even produced a birthday card. On request she gave us a little history of this unique cafe. There was a very special person in her life called Bernard. He had been like a grandad to her and was indeed the inspiration behind the magic that is Berni Beans. He meant the world to her. And although he has passed away he still does. Heartwarming. THE FOOD AND DRINK We had eaten earlier at our hotel so just coffee and scones (the afternoon tea did look incredible). I love my coffee and this coffee was indeed delicious. Cafitiere. So you can enjoy several cups. And we did. With double cream. And a delicious homemade scone with cream and jam. Warm and fresh out of the oven. Delightful. THE STAFF Served by Amanda and Monica. Service with a smile and second to non. Saying goodbye to Amanda we felt as if we were saying goodbye to a friend. THE WEBSITE This will give you an idea of just how special this place is. Check out the link to 'It's a wonderful life '. Magic. Just like this cafe. [/QUOTE]
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