mick2me 3,033 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Anyone Remember the Windmill Cafe? There was a windmill outside it for many years, Even after it became a Chinese Restaurant (name?) Is the windmill still there, if not when did it go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Where was this Mick? I know the topic says OMS but where abouts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Oposite and facing the Odeon Cinema. Above what is now a burger or fried chicken bar. Up that Narrow Alley leading to Rob's Record Mart? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zab 47 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Did it become the Kong Nam - if it was, I've been there but only in it's Chinese manifestation and normally after several pints on a Saturday night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 The Kong Nam,ran by Mr. K Sin,a gentleman.so many films seen followed by a feed in here. Dogs of War.The Shining. Scum..to name a few. The Lite Bite (Turners?) wasn't bad for a break when buying wayfinders and Aztecs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Anyone Remember the Windmill Cafe? There was a windmill outside it for many years, Even after it became a Chinese Restaurant (name?) I don't remember it and it's difficult to find it on a photo; you can just see the name here. There were quite a few cafes and restaurants around the Square which have disappeared. Lyons is the one with the two triangular pediments. Kings was on Beastmarket Hill. And the Savoy was on South Parade. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 How times have changed. Virtually every street in town is filled with burger joints, fast-food outlets, and coffee shops* now. (* more like flavoured dish water) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thank you Cliff,way before my time,I wonder if these cafes will return?,like coffee houses have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I remember the Windmill - the entrance was in Hurt's Yard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 The Elbow? Don't forget The Empire Caff as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Yep, jonab..by the mid to late 1980's they were going...the dreaded Gastro Pub was arriving...with vastly overwritten menus..with Catering College trained slogans such as: Freshly Brewed Tea. Hand Tied Sausages. And other such price connected waffle and piffle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 It's all lost on me. I'm quite happy with a cheese sandwich! Not into food, never have been. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 I’m like you Jill, I eat to live, not live to eat. Would rather a sandwich any day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 So much for the gourmet evening I was going to hold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN123. 9,325 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Problem is the cheese would be locally and 'organically sourced' the butter 'churned fresh and hand patted'...the bread..'rustic' of course and other such tosh. Forgot the place on Vic Mkt near me T.shirt shop...cheap and cheerful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Foodies are the most boring people on the planet, or so I find, along with people who are obsessed with money and possessions. As long as I have sufficient of both to get by, I can't see the point in drooling over them. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Jill, I understand where you are coming from on foodies and I have to agree with you , but didn't you use to have a passion years ago for visiting the Pythagoras Tearoom on Gregory Boulevard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Indeed I did not, young Trogg! Despite the triangular sandwiches a certain demented Irish maths teacher used to draw on the board, whilst droning on about trigger and Al Gebra, the Pytagoras Tearoom was not somewhere I had any wish to visit. Ever. I think it also offered pie...which flavour I never did manage to establish. Too busy dodging the chalk missiles! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,593 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Your picture of the inside of the Buol cafe reminded me of a similar Victorian/Edwardian cafe we visited near Pontycyslite North Wales Mrs P near the fire place after spilling her tea on a nicely ironed table cloth (can't take her anywhere) Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Love the fire surround with its overmantle and the cornice. Elegance and workmanship not found today! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,593 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Not forgetting the highly polished creaky wooden floorboards Rog Edited to add: the coffee and walnut cake was to die for 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fogrider 179 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 The Pepper MIll, ,had forgotten that place, very trendy place up a passage. Thanks Ian, great memory of some rather delightful girls who were often in there. !970 ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 I, too, have fond memories of the Pepper Mill up an alleyway off Clumber St. Where the Hippy Trendies went. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fogrider 179 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Total opposite to my other favorite café - Bobs' Elbow Caff, up Mansfield road, real grub, real people. Preferred the cuties in the Peppermill though ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 I also have memories of the Elbow Caff on Mansfield Road - excellent if you wanted a real gut-buster of a dinner. Nothing namby-pamby there, unlike the Pepper Mill which was for more genteel occasions. Also the Empire Caff on Burton St. - opposite the Newton Building. On a par with the Elbow, I think. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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