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Abbey Tea Rooms

I figured that while I was in Somerset I ought to have Somerset tea. I decided on the Abbey Tea Room because it was right across the street from the Glastonbury Abbey and looked inviting. The interior is small and a little cramped, but it’s cozy. Apart from tea and all that goes with it they also serve light meals and soups. And lots of desserts. I had an English tea which consisted of two scones, clotted cream, jam, and a pot of tea. (I went with Earl Grey.) The scones were fresh out of the oven and really big. I couldn’t finish the second one. The cream and jam were good and the tea was delicious. The wait staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. I was amazed at how inexpensive it was as well. Overall, an experience I would repeat.

Address: 16 Magdalene St,

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Across the street from the Abbey car park.

Phone: 01458 832852

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Other

Cafe Galatea

When I ate at this café it was late in the evening and packed. They had a harpist playing but I don’t know if it is usually that crowded or not. Since I didn’t have a reservation I had to sit at a table with other single, non-reservation people. The servers seemed to forget about me and if I hadn’t kept flagging them down I don’t think they ever would have come back. They are a vegetarian café and have a fairly extensive menu featuring organic products. They didn’t sell coke so I got something called Curiosity Cola. The woman told me it tasted like coke but better. Well, I don’t know about that but it was pretty good. I kept the bottle as a souvenir. For dinner I just ordered some soup. It was okay, but nothing spectacular. They have Internet facilities, but it’s high. 2.50 pounds for ½ hour. (That’s about $5.) They also have some cool things for sale such as Russian dolls and sculptures. I recommend that if you want to eat there hit them around lunch. It was just too crazy in the evening.

Address: 5a, High Street

Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: 44(0)1458-834284

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.cafegalatea.co.uk/

The Bay Tree

This little restaurant is located on the side street that runs next to St. Patrick’s. When I went they were still serving breakfast, although I decided to go with a panini. The wait staff were mostly people with Down’s Syndrome and they were very courteous and attentive. The restaurant itself was spotlessly clean and homey. There were some families there so it is suitable for children. The food was a little cheaper than what I found in some other places that I ate at. There did seem to be a few vegetarian offerings, although I’m not sure about vegan. I have to admit that I’m not wholly schooled on the vegan thing. My food was good and I’m sorry that I didn’t have room for dessert. There were quite a few tempting homemade cakes set out that looked really good.

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: On the side road by St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Other