Jackson's Emporium - Hamilton

Disappointing experience. Curried sausages needed a little more flavour and a lot more sausages.

Stopped for a late lunch here and ordered the spaghetti bolognese. It was clearly reheated in the microwave including the pasta. The pasta on the edge of the plate was dried out to the point of being crispy! The bolognese sauce was watery and bland. Couldn’t actually force myself to eat it.Shame as the place was quite charming and has the potential to be a great stop!

The staff seemed a little off me as all I ordered was a caramel slice. If it cost $3 I would’ve felt ripped off as I got the corner bit without any caramel, but it was $5

Didn't read reviews in advance because was only getting a coffee and most coffee I have had in Australia has been great. That was an error. The welcome we recieved was lukewarm at best. We paid $4 for coffees made on nespresso machines. Given that I have a proper coffee machine in my own house, I find it difficult to fathom how a business operating as a cafe would not buy a real machine.Buy a real machine.UPDATEI'm also a black coffee drinker with no sugar and used to sell nespresso machines. I have a nespresso machine on my desk in case of coffee emergencies. I still maintain my view.My view might have been different if it was made clear you're not selling real coffee.

Beautiful location but worst coffee in a while. Food just okay. Nice people and good garden area. Wouldn't come back.