Mel Living Nordic Shop & Café

I had high expectations for Mel Living, but my birthday coffee with friends turned into a humiliating experience. We were five people in an almost EMPTY café, yet the staff seemed unhappy that we joined two tables. There was barely anything to eat besides toast and cinnamon buns, which tasted stale. One friend has severe food allergies and intolerances and couldn't eat anything on the menu. They ordered water and ate their own food, as they always need to, but the man serving us rudely told them to stop. We also received constant dirty looks, and the bathroom smelled of mould. When another guest left a review, the café responded by accusing us of being rude and getting in the way. If groups aren't welcome, put up a sign! Customers deserve to know before ordering. The arrogant response to our complaint was unacceptable. I'm convinced we wouldn't have been treated this way if we'd been an English-speaking group. I won't return or recommend this café to anyone.