The Big Breakfast

It was such a nice start to the day last Tuesday that we decided to pay a visit to a place called Newtown which is about 20 miles from where we live. It’s been some time since we both ventured out some distance together plus it’s such a nice drive. It was cold, but the sun was shining and the sky was blue. Sadly, it didn’t stay like that for too long. By the time we arrived in Newtown, the clouds had gathered, hiding the sun and the wind had risen. Not only had it risen, but it was one of those bitter cold winds from the North, those ones that cut you in half.

Ooh, A Guitar Shop

There wasn’t a plan, we just took off and decided to go there as it has the usual choice of shops and supermarkets that we
haven’t got closer to home. There’s a great second hand guitar shop as well, although we did pop in, we kept our money safely in the bottom draw of my trousers where it’s difficult to reach. After wandering aimlessly for an hour or so and both of us thinking it might have been better to stay at home given how cold it had turned, we decided to look for somewhere to eat.

Lunch Time

It was getting close to lunch time and upon turning into one of the main streets we came upon a cafe’- restaurant called Jack’s Place. First impressions are always important to me and I was impressed with the look of this place. It had been recently modernised, looked sparkly clean and indeed had one of those five star notices on the door. The menu was attached to the window and ater a brief perusal, (the prices looked reasonable) we went in and made ourselves comfortable adjacent to a nice warm radiator.

Hungry

As always, I can never make my mind up about what to order. As I hadn’t had anything like a full English breakfast for some time and bearing in mind I was hungry and cold, I chose the breakfast. Wifey, Debbie, ordered herself a chicken burger and chips. All healthy and hearty, hmmmmmmmmm, but I must point out that it’s not often we eat like this. While we were waiting for our orders to be fulfilled, we ordered a couple of Latte Coffees. I must say too, that the owner, Jack was a very nice man indeed. He is Turkish by origin and he thought I may have been from his homeland, due to my swarthy skin, but alas, I had to disappoint him and tell him I am a ‘Brummie Welshman!’

Lunch For Two Or More

While waiting, a small plate with two rounds of toast arrived and the young lady said it was part of my breakfast. Two minutes later, the breakfast arrived!!! Honestly, I know you can see how much was there from the photograph, but it doesn’t do it justice. I could have invited the inhabitants of the village where we live and we could have all tucked into this MAHOOSIVE MEAL!! It took my breath away, not that there’s much to take, but I just didn’t know where to start. Even Debbie was taken aback. I’ve paid for three course meals that cost four times as much as this and would barely feed a budgie, so I was just so surprised with this.

Black Pudding

I struggled, I really did as one of my pet hates is wasting food. At first it seemed as though I wasn’t getting anywhere. I would eat some egg and there was more and it was the same with the mushrooms and the beans. The more I ate, the less I seemed to be getting through it. I have to say though, all of it was delicious, especially my favourite black pudding. Eventually, I did manage to eat it all, how, I don’t know. I don’t think I need to eat again for at least another month!

If you’re ever in the area of Mid Wales and want a something to eat, I can, without doubt recommend Jack’s Place in Newtown.
They have their own website: Jack’s Place