Harriet’s serves up a smile and a beautiful breakfast!
IAM old enough to remember when inflation reached almost 27 per cent in 1975. Indeed we were relieved when a series of wages’ policy reduced the rate to less than 8 per cent, only to see it exceed 21 per cent again following the overthrow of the Shah and the 2nd Middle Eastern oil crisis.
So the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) level of 4.2 per cent might not seem historically high.
Yet if wages and pensions don’t keep pace, people will see a real fall in their material standard of living. And with many savings accounts offering as little as 0.01 per cent interest, the small nest eggs built up over the years are becoming worth less and less. We can see the signs of inflation all around us, from rising transport fares to increased energy bills. Even charity shops now charge more for the goods they sell, while Poundland sells a greater number of items for more than a £1.
So with that in mind I read your feature about cheap places to eat out (November 22). To this though I must add my own favourites that won’t break the bank.
They include Poppins in Scartho, Tasty’s in the centre of Grimsby and the Yarborough Hotel, part of the national J D Wetherspoon’s chain.
But the café/restaurant that I’ve been going to the longest is Harriet’s in Cleethorpes, near to the Post Office. It has all-day breakfasts for just £4, including a cup of tea or coffee.
There are also well-priced specials, invariably a selection of meats (sometimes liver, my personal favourite) plus pies and other chip-based dishes. Sweets can be bought, but after a main course I’m far too full to eat one!
So a big thank you to Jane and Helen, who provide the service with a smile at Harriet’s.
Tim Mickleburgh, Boulevard Avenue,
Grimsby.