Gary Stafford knows food. He understands what good cooking requires, he minds his dishes, he shepherds them and mentors them to be as good as they can be. And the result for the devoted customers in Lyons Café is delicious, authentic food, food with trueness and goodness, food that zings with health and energy. We have compared Mr Stafford's work with Avoca, and that's not just the self-service set-up the places share: it's more a comparison of people trying so hard to be their best, to do their best, and to do it day in, day out. Like Avoca, Lyons Café has a bright, cheery atmosphere, the sound of happy customers enjoying today's vegetable tagine, or a steak and cheese sandwich, or a proper burger with couscous. “Everything made for taste” we noted one day: Lyons Café – Made For Taste. The staff, of course, are top notch.
