Carlisle

Average Rating: 
3.92 / 5

Staff: 
Average: 4.3 (3 votes)
Speed: 
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Decoration: 
Average: 4 (2 votes)
Food: 
Average: 4.5 (2 votes)
2 - 4 Warwick Road
CA1 1QN
01228 409 452
Halal: 
No
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Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
2 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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This was a takeaway but as usual the order was wrong. I would say 50% of the time I order from this Nandos something is missing. Usually an extra item like a dip, sometimes a starter this time chips. Now any normal take away I have ordered from would send them out if they were missing.

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Number of Visits: 
50+
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, August 23, 2024
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
1.5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
1 (Inedible - Is that blood?! Send it back!)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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**Do Not Order Delivery—Consistently Disappointing**

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Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
2.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
2 (Quite rude, ignored me as they walked past)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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I am disappointed, I have been a few times now and they are all the same. Staff are always stood in groups chatting with one another. I walked in the door and it look about 5 minutes for me to be seated even though it wasn't that busy and when I was seated I was given a dirty table! it was sticky and had sauce on it.

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
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Would like to thank the beautiful lady called Sophie. From the moment we walked through the door her smiling face and friendly personality lifted us. She really did go above and beyond. My son is autistic and this was his first independent visit and Sophie was so patient, kind and friendly. Thank you so much. If only we could have more Sophie’s in this world.

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, June 18, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Well looked after today at Carlisle - only had to get up for the toilet. Ordering through the app was explained by our server- Al - who was very friendly. Millie was also fantastic - she kept an eye on our bottomless drinks, regularly offering refills, and checked everything was okay with our food. Very impressed - thank you!

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Average: 1 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
2.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Cruelty to chickens/chicks. Sun web site.I will never step inside any Handle.

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

There was 5 of us, we got seated straight away even though it was busy all the tables were full. We were served by James who was amazing! We were made to feel very welcome and full!
We had the double chicken burgers and fino pitta!

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Average: 2 (1 vote)
Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Rating: 
3 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
2 (Quite disappointing - seems rushed, may have some parts burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Although staff pleasant. Restaurant was cold when entered. Food had to be sent back as it was still chilled in the middle. For a first time visit to a Nandos I would say this wasnt the upmost best experience..

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
3.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Best Nandos yet!

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Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I had a butterfly chicken and it was amazing. A lovely lady called Bianca was looking after us and she was very friendly and helpful. Will be returning very soon.

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, October 2, 2017
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
4.38 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Young girl with brown hair and glasses made my experience especially welcoming with her friendly service and helpful attitude

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Author: 
Margaret Scott
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Friday, November 4, 2016
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
3 (Average - just as you would expect)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
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Staff were really nice & friendly but it was disappointing to have to wait in a big queue while phone orders were being taken.
Food was good but if the plates had been warmed my chips would have been hot when they reached me. In fairness I was offered more chips but couldn't have eaten any more! (I ate them first before they were stone cold!)

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Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Amanda was lovely very friendly and polite enjoyed my butterfly chicken and the perinaise is to die for

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Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Monday, October 13, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Brilliant all around! I love Nando's!!!!!

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Number of Visits: 
10-50
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Rating: 
4.25 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

I have eaten at nandos numerous times and is my favourite place to eat out at!
I love the new chicken thighs exceptionally great
The service is always great
Will be back soon

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Average: 5 (1 vote)
Author: 
James RYN
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
4.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Carlisle Nando's was an obvious draw on my trip up North because of how it sits isolated in the far North West of England. According to the manager, it is currently part of the North East region, despite being at least an hour away from any of the restaurants there. How would Nando's fare in such a location? It was time to find out.

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Author: 
Jesse Gray
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Delicious! Couldn't fault it.. Just wish i could take my leftovers home for later

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Author: 
Gym Monkey
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekend Dinner (Inc Friday)
Rating: 
1.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
1 (Rude. Where is the Nando's spirit?)
Speed of Service: 
2 (15 - 25 mins - Where's the food? Might have asked a staff member)
Quality of Food: 
1.5 (Very disappointing - cold, flavourless, burnt)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
3 (Standard Nando's, nothing bad, nothing exceptional)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Fire alarm kept going off (7X!!!!)! No Cutlery, upon asking manager he just brought knives, not plates, serviettes, forks in main area. Shoddy Nandos, Management running round as they had to shutdown cooking due to burnt food setting off alarms.

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Author: 
Anonymous (not verified)
Number of Visits: 
2-5
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
4.75 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

A young man in charge James lorimer who was exceptional and inspiration to younger members of his staff. Please pass on our kind regards to them all but especially this hard working exceptional young man who nandos management should recognise has a ' leader. Wish I was young again and able to work under him. Reward him please. Michael Haworth.

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Author: 
Eduardo Suarez
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
3.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
3.5 (Average but with lots of peri-spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

my 96th unique Nando's... Thanks to the Nando's blog it was pointed out that there was a Nando's in the lake district, a place in the UK we were heading... IT IS NOT ON nandos.co.uk!! Very odd..
Anyway, only 50miles or so north of our Lakes destination it was an enjoyable nando's having missed the major rush for potential free meals.
Staff were good, but there weren't that many chips.. Otherwise I'd have given it a higher food mark.
Nice place!

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garypmcclean
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Half Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time of Day: 
Mid-afternoon or late evening
Rating: 
3.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

When collecting my daughter from Uni for the summer break we decided we needed a Nandos' fix on the way to the ferry, I used the Nandos' iPhone app to find this branch.

The branch is on the corner of a couple of busy streets with limited parking that we could find (1st time in Carlisle so locals would no doubt know better), we found a car park off a side street which as luck would have it was just through an alleyway to branch.

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Author: 
Ryan
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
A few tables occupied
Date of Last Visit: 
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Dinner
Rating: 
3.13 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Well... finally reached the 100 mark!!

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Author: 
Pompey Ranger
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekend Lunch
Rating: 
2.63 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
3 (Not bad. Did everything I asked of them)
Speed of Service: 
1 (>25 mins - Asked repeatedly. I need my Nando's)
Quality of Food: 
2.5 (Average but needs more peri spice)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

1 hour free parking on road round corner from this city centre store just opporsite the citadel. Nice historic curved buildings knocked through still with parquet flooring and brickwalls. Nice decoration though the large wardrobe by front door is neither african nor portuguese so did wonder its placing. No booth!!!!! and lots of those metal chairs i don't like.

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
50+
How Busy?: 
Almost Full
Date of Last Visit: 
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Time of Day: 
Weekday Lunch
Rating: 
5 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
5 (Wow, I feel incredibly welcome! Recognised if a frequent visitor)
Speed of Service: 
5 (Under 5 mins - I had only just got back with my cutlery and sauce)
Quality of Food: 
5 (Nando's fit for a King - The very best (Please tell us why)!
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
5 (An exceptional Nando's! (Please tell us why) )
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Amaizing food, lovely staff, reccomended!

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Author: 
Archive
Number of Visits: 
2-5
Date of Last Visit: 
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Rating: 
3.88 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
3 (10 - 15 mins - Nando's average)
Quality of Food: 
4.5 (Great - Very tender, piping hot, not at all burnt, dripping in sauce)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
Comments - Stand out in our monthly competition! What did you eat? Unique aspects? Parking/transport tips?: 

Overall impression for my third visit to this store were that I knew what the store was like. It is pretty small compared to some Nando's restaraunts I have been into but it's nice. It's all on one floor and is easily accesable for wheelchair users and parents with children in prams as well.

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Archive
Number of Visits: 
This was my first visit
Date of Last Visit: 
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Rating: 
4 / 5
Friendliness of Staff: 
4 (Good stuff. Very polite)
Speed of Service: 
4 (5 - 10 mins - Some conversation had begun)
Quality of Food: 
4 (Above average - noticeably tastier than normal)
Decoration & Cleanliness: 
4 (Very clean, newly furnished, impressive artwork and lighting)
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Overall impression is it was brand new and my visit was only the stores third day of being open. I was impressed by how great it looked on the inside and the music and layout really showed it was a great and friendly store.