BROGAN'S

26 The Brittox, Devizes

(01380) 739267

Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 8am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm

BROGAN'S, in the the middle of the Brittox, has been smartened up no end since the last time I crossed the threshold quite a few years ago.

The first thing that strikes you is the sheer choice of, well, everything from chocolate bars and delicious looking cakes in the chiller, to soft drinks in the fridge and the extensive menu chalked on the wall. There must be something for everyone here, no matter how fussy.

People have cottoned on to this and it was busy on a Saturday lunchtime with a whole range of people, from mums taking their children out for lunch to elderly couples sharing a coffee and cake.

We chose to sit in the pleasant courtyard out the back, which has benefitted from being extended and has a new children's play area with giant Connect 4 and a blackboard drawing wall, perfect for five minutes peace while you enjoy your coffee.

We chose a couple of brunch options, the double bacon bap, and egg and bacon bap, and a goat's cheese and pepper panini with green pesto, with a latte, cup of tea and a children's drink.

The service was speedy, and the food top-notch. A thoughtful addition of tortilla chips and tasty, dressed salad was a winner with us. The bill came to just a touch over £20.

We noted the new ice cream parlour and the superb looking milkshakes and think these will be well worth a return visit.

ALISON GROVER