Salinas 2

Warm and sincere welcome, great food and friendly, bustling atmosphere. I especially appreciate that, when I pop in for an espresso, the cup is always heated, which means the coffee is perfect. (Yes, everywhere should do that. No, most places get it wrong, especially at busy times. Our first visit was for the tasty Lebanese breakfast. My go-to for a quick daytime treat is an espresso with a small plate of baklawa pastries to share. Highly recommended!

There's nowhere quite like Salinas, in large part due to Michael, whose welcome is just about the warmest you could hope for, but while the personalities here are wonderful, the food is arguably even better. You might not expect to find Lebanese mezzeh served in this unassuming café on Didcot Broadway, but served it is, adding a welcome extra dimension to the town for many years. Mezzehs is by no means the only thing on the menu, Salinas is a safe and comfortable place for many and varied customers and happily caters to their tastes, whether you want simply a baked potato, panini, hot chocolate or half a dozen small plates filled with beautifully presented Lebanese delights, Michael and co. will be only too happy to help.