The first thing I felt when I walked in here was fear. The fear that comes when going for a lazy quiet saturday morning coffee and being greeted with a row of children's toys. Some places should just not be kid-focused. Some places need to remain for adults, a place where you can swear in a conversation with friends or talk about the awkward sex you had the night before and not get side glares. A place where you can enjoy a coffee and a book without the background noise of screaming children. Bars and cafes - it's all we have left. Why take those away from us??
Other than the kiddie clutter, Mad Dog was nicely designed. Though they seem to be more diner than cafe now - between all the breakfast foods and the children gear.
I had a great latte. Though I had it to go, running out the door, away from the loud child voices. Anytime on a saturday morning in a cafe is too early for me to deal with that!