After a long drive from Hobart, and as the weather closed in, we were keen for some lunch. This was the first cafe/ evidence of civilisation in a while, so we quickly pulled in. There were a number of people already in the cafe, usually...a good sign, but we waited and waited to be served at the counter. The barista/server did not appear to be in a good mood, loudly placing saucers and cups on the bench as he worked. He did not acknowledge our presence at all, not even a “Hi, I’ll be with you in a sec”. Instead he proceeded to make a prior drinks order then deliver it - again, no eye contact or registering our presence. As he was moving back to the counter a little alarm was bleeping so he rudely leaned over me to turn it off at the register. No apology, nothing. Our plan to order lunch evaporated, and instead we simply ordered a coffee. We couldn’t get out of there quick enough and had lunch at the pub down the road instead.More
