Luca's 'no longer trading'!? Whappen? Always busy no?

[mysticmark]

Went today and sign in window saying new owner and no longer trading. Anyone heard why? And what's next?

[edcam]

Went past yesterday and they and a sign in their window looking for staff, so it's all v confusing. Maybe their terrible service has finally had an impact.

[Matty Love]

Good.

[mysticmark]

I wasn't a regular; staff once or twice seemed a bit superior maybe, but clearly you two had a problem there. Great curry surprisingly!

And some of the cakes were v good, if on pricey side.

But always busy; strange to close a busy place.

[edcam]

Oh the food was good but I had one too many experiences of terrible service there.

[Catzy]

Boulangerie Jade coming apparently! Very Very excited about that!

[Nigello]

I liked it, and was always served quickly and politely. I liked the cakes and the discounted breakfast. I really do hope that Boulangerie Jade won't just do pastries for breakfast: I've ever seen the attraction of eating cake as first meal of the day. The Barry Road caff closed and was replaced with a "French bakery" so I hope this isn't a case of history repeating itself.

[Help-Ma-Boab]

They are here, and have been for some time on Barry Road. Do you mean they are expanding into Lucas shop?

Catzy Wrote:

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> Boulangerie Jade coming apparently! Very Very

> excited about that!

[Giacomelli]

Agree with Nigello, although I like the fancy cakes at Boulangerie Jade, we don't go very often - don't want to get diabetes!. We used to go to Homemade on Barry rd once a week because they had lots of different stuff. The service for me at Lucas is fine. Not exceptional but fine. I enjoy the midweek breakfast deal and happily pay the full price if we go at the weekend. The cakes are good (not fancy) and priced accordingly. Would be sad to see it go as we are running out of savoury breakfast places that use decent bread.

[NewWave]

We ate breakfast there yesterday,

no mention of it closing.

actually NEVER had terrible service, and yesterday had a lovely Australian girl serve us who was really efficient chatty and upbeat.

They had a fantastic indian or nepalese chef who did THE best scrambled eggs and curries.

he left a few weeks ago and the breakfasts just haven't been as good BUT still tastier and better value than most places in ED.

We'd be devastated if it turned into a patisserie place,We don't do cake for breakfast, Used to always breakfast at The Gardens, When that closed moved to Lucas....EEEEEK am I jinxed!

[Mick Mac]

Catzy Wrote:

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> Boulangerie Jade coming apparently! Very Very

> excited about that!

Another one or moving its current one?

[andcharall]

Boulangerie Jade do the best pain au chocolat ever, and just about the nicest bread I've ever come across - pain campagnard. (Dunno why I'm telling people this, as it just increases the risk that they'll sell out...)

[wee quinnie]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> > Boulangerie Jade coming apparently! Very Very

> > excited about that!

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> Another one or moving its current one?

It's another branch. Current branch will remain as it is - I'm pleased about that.

[motorbird83]

I liked Lucas and it seemed to be doing very well. Sounds like it's more a personal decision of the business owner. It's a shame as it's my favourite place for breakfast

[Curmudgeon]

I thought it was closing down ages ago and was surprised to see it open at the weekend

Bought bread and croissants there once - never returned - never understood why it was so popular tbh

[jimbo1964]

If BJ do move in I hope they sell more savouries. All a bit sugary for my liking.

[buggie]

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?30,1290283,page=1

Was v surprised to see Luca open over the last few months following this thread from March, so, is it going to be a sushi bar or are Boulangerie Jade moving from Barry Rd?

[BoulangerieJade]

Hey guys, just a quick one. We are opening our doors as Boulangerie Jade very shortly and we are going to be having a cooked breakfast/brunch/lunch menu!

Stay tuned for more information later in the week, this will not be affecting our Barry Road store they will exist alongside each other!

All our best, Boulangerie Jade.

[jimbo1964]

Sounds great. Pre cinema snacks might be a winner too.

[ths0105]

That's great, I am a big fan of your Barry Road operation...but: Could you increase your production of the Alsacien bread - it's constantly sold out!