Piggery Cafe, Sherbrooke

The Piggery Cafe is the latest venture by Vue de Monde's Shannon Bennett. It is part of a grand plan to convert the large 22 ha site into a luxury hotel, spa, restaurants, and private accomodation.

There is also an existing dwelling attached to the site called 'Burnham Beeches' which was first designed and built for Sir Alfred Nicholas, owner of Aspro brand. When we visit the Alfred Nichols garden, we can see the building from the gardens. It is run down, but the art deco lines are still beautiful and evokes memories of a time long gone. It is also part of the plan to restore the mansion.

The cafe is located in a renovated old shed. It now resembles a canteen with communal tables and benches, uncovered concrete floor, exposed beams. In short, a very rustic and minimalist furnishing which blends with the surrounding area.

There is a lawn outside the cafe where customers can play boulles, a giant chess set, and other games. There is also a pig pen, but unfortunately the star has decided not to grace us with its presence when we visited..

Pork belly bun with salad

Wagyu beef with fries

We ordered the pork belly burger and wagyu beef burger with fries. Unfortunately on this ocassion, what stood out for me was the chipped plates and plastic cups which has seen more scratches than a scratchy ticket. I understand the concept of rustic furnishings but how does it translate to hygiene when it extends to plates and cups?

What is the deal with chipped plates!

And scratched plastic cups?