'Food from beauty spot café looked nothing like online photos'

In today's social media driven society, nothing pulls in customers more than some sleek photos shared online.

And when your cafe is set at the beautiful Pennington Flash in Leigh, Wigan, it's the perfect backdrop for those 'Instagrammable' images.

The Hide Coffee House is making the most of its setting by sharing photos of its food and drink amid the relaxing setting.

But so far, things are running far from smoothly. We reported last week how the venue has been hit with scathing reviews from unhappy customers.

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While some slated the venue's card-only policy, others said they were disappointed with the 'overpriced' and 'inedible' food, claiming the toasties, costing £6.45, taste 'like rubber'.

I decided to try it out for myself, taking my two children along for a drink and a bite to eat.

As it was mid-afternoon last Saturday, I think we'd missed the lunchtime rush - and around half of the menu had been crossed off as it was no longer available.

With limited options to choose from, my son ordered a bacon barm, I went for a toasted teacake and my daughter chose a waffle and ice cream.

Despite seven members of staff behind the counter - taking orders inside the cafe and through the little window hatch at the side - it seemed a little chaotic, with nobody that clear on who was doing what.

And what we got looked nothing like those photos used to sell this place.

For a start everything arrived in a box and my latte in a cardboard cup. Apparently plates and mugs are only used on weekdays because at weekends it's simply too busy and the dishwasher wouldn't cope.

I get it as a takeaway option, but when you're sitting in, it kind of takes the appeal off what