I've passed by this place numerous times without entering. I suppose I have other places I frequent in the area for just coffee and there are plenty of other restaurants close by that I enjoy and frequent. One day whilst in the neighbourhood being undecided as to whether I wanted a coffee and snack or a full on breakfast I decided to head into Saving Gigi. I'm glad I did.
I ordered a coffee and perused the menu. The more I looked at the menu the hungrier I got. So many tasty offerings I didn't know where to begin. Finally I succumbed to a decision by the prompt of a growling stomach and decided on the "old white cheddar" sandwich. As my sandwich was prepared I enjoyed my coffee which was good (organic & fair trade by the way) and took in the atmosphere. It's about average size for an independent cafe, or otherwise what could be considered a small restaurant. It has a warm comfy rustic appeal to the decor. Free wifi so you have the laptop crowd but for the most part it seemed occupied by groups of friends and couples.
Sandwich arrived and I immediately started to devour it. My god that's a tasty sandwich! There's just something about a well made sandwich of complimentary fresh ingredients that really hits the spot. Seriously, one of the best I've ever eaten. I almost ordered a second.
As for the service it was good, friendly and despite limited kitchen staff I was served in a decent amount of time. Prices are reasonable enough though I wouldn't consider it a most bang for your buck if you are looking for a substantial quantity of food. All in all I enjoyed my time there and am looking forward to exploring more of their menu. Note they have a patio too!