crews mess

At first glance you would assume it to be like any other working man’s greasy spoon. However, this café attracts everyone from young people to the elderly. The food is very reasonably priced and the portions are huge. I’ve only ever eaten fry ups here but I’m sure there’s more to the menu. They also cater for veggie’s which is unusual for a greasy spoon, even in this day and age. Good coffee. Clean, welcoming décor and friendly, polite, down to earth staff. I was told about this place by my sister who stumbled across it with a friend of hers and I’m sure much of its popularity is down to word of mouth. It’s a little gem of a place that I’m very happy to have discovered!

My friend and I love the Crews Mess. We found it one morning searching post hangover for a fry up. Its a typical greasy spoon café at the top/​bottom (depending on your perspective!) of Shirley Road with maybe 10 or so tables.
The food is always cooked to order fresh so sometimes there is a short wait. Its perfect for post hangover fry-​ups! Its always hot and very reasonably priced. We visited again this past weekend for a Saturday morning fry up (no hangover fortunately). My friend had the veggie and I had the Bosuns
Mate. My breakfast was two bacon, two eggs, sausage, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, toast (or fried bread) and coffee for just over £4.00. The staff are always friendly, they know the locals and everyone seems to be happy to be there. We love it, so don’t visit it, otherwise we might not
get a seat!