Pod Espresso - Stafford

The food is quite good, and the sweet potato cakes are a must-try. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options available. The staff is friendly, and there's a wide variety of treats to choose from. I couldn't ask for anything more!

Love the coffee!<br/ Love the food!<br/ Love the service!<br/ Love the vibe!<br/ <br/ Visit a few times a week and never disappointed/ great value for money and the food is always fresh and delicious! Thanks for being amazing pod!

Desperate for a coffee and something to eat, we decided to give POD a go, as it was top rated according to google maps. I must say it truly lives up to its reputation. As usual, we grabbed a skinny cap and soy flat white. The skinny cap on the first sip was sweet and was closely followed with a hint of bitterness, which was quite enjoyable to me. My partner quite enjoy his soy flat white and was impressed with the presentation. Quote “ this is real flat white”. Another point well deserved (he is usually annoyed with ordering a flat white and ending up with something not right). As for the food, I grabbed their pesto chicken sandwich, which I thought was rather delicious. The bread was perfectly toasted, crunchy on the outside and the softness of the inside remained. The pesto was creamy and went really well with the chicken and fresh rockets. It also came in a good portion. They also had other items like the salami sandwich on the side, which also looked tempting. There was also a whole cabinet dedicated to cakes and slices, which was nearly impossible not to have a look at. Besides food and coffee, the service was great. The staff were friendly and greeted us the second we walked in. I really dug their chill and relaxing vibe. All in all, it was a really nice dining experience and will come back for more. Thanks for the hospitality. BTW, thanks for giving me “wings”. We thought it was lovely.

Shortly after, my breakfast came out, beautifully presented with thick slices of cured salmon atop a pan-fried potato and pea feta cake. The generous portion of avocado was mixed with arugula and drizzled with yogurt dressing. The combination of the dish's tanginess and saltiness complemented the creamy avocado quite well. However, it would have been even better if the saltiness of the cured salmon could be toned down and its texture made a bit softer. Overall, it was a satisfying experience.

An absolutely amazing cafe that offers more than just an eggs benedict. Imagine smashed pumpkin with halloumi and a beetroot purée; sweet potato cakes with capsicum and tomato purée. Yum! Between the two, I think the pumpkin won, but it was a tough choice. <br/ <br/ Only letdown was the service they obviously knew their regulars, but for first timers, we did feel a bit invisible! You have to order at the counter, and even fetch your own table water.