Cognito at the Cross

Good pastries but the lunch options arent great. Its very hard to find healthy food options with vegetables that arent covered in mayo. The falafel is dry and unseasoned and very hard to find other vegetarian options.
Apr 30th, 2023

I've wanted to try this place since it opened but only just got around to it. I know the other two Cognito eateries Nicky owns (though one has since been sold) and frequented the original one from when it opened until Covid 19. Well, this week I finally made it to The Cross. And, I'm going to be charitable and say maybe I got it on a bad day, but I was disappointed. I'd expected it to be cool and chilled. It wasn't. I found it noisy and crowded. I was hoping for a little table to have some lunch and a read of the paper. I was given "table 4" by a not particularly friendly member of staff. It's in inverted commas, as table 4 is a plank of wood about 12 inches wide bolted to the window frame. This is even though thee were at least two other small tables free. I had a tuna mayo baked potato which was just about okay, though the spud had been cooked for about four hours. And, like I said, eating at a foot wide table while perched on a stool wasn't the chilled experience I was hoping for. So, I'll be open minded and maybe try it again, but I'm afraid that won't be for a while.
Apr 27th, 2023

I only had a panini however it was a disaster, tasted lovely hence the 2 stars but the panini wasnt crispy. Just warm bread. Where the panini was sliced, there was residue of red, looks like jam but could be something else from another sandwich, unsure. (I do have photos if youd like) Also was stated on the label tuna Mayo panini it was actually tuna and cheese. I dont think this place takes that much notice of potential allergies and/or cross contamination. So not good for a first visit.
Apr 17th, 2023

Food : 4/5 | Service : 4/5 | Atmosphere : 4/5 Recommended dishes Scone More
Mar 27th, 2023

Nice place, friendly staff. Theres 3 stars for that however, a few things let it down. Firstly 7 for a bagel is ridiculous but, if people are willing to pay that price, good for them. Secondly, they took the bagel from me while I paid and got drinks. I wondered what they were doing but figured they were putting it on a plate as they did ask if I wanted crisps and salad. I sat and waited and, when it came out it was toasted, which I wasnt asked if I wanted and if I was asked, I wouldnt have wanted. I didnt point it out as Id only popped in for a quick bite. For 7 the experience and quality should be better.
Mar 19th, 2023