The Granary. Team Valley, Gateshead.

For a long time The Granary has been my bacon sandwich provider of choice, and so it came to pass that eventually I would have to quantify this decision for my QUEST blog. That day was last friday, the 4th of September 2009.

The Review
The Granary always adheres to the three-rasher minimum, and the bacon is invariably well done. This was my final day working as delivery driver so I expected nothing less than perfection from my favourite bacon sandwich supplier.

Because I was driving I chose not to buy a drink as I had water in the van, which was fine.

The break-down, scored out of a maximum of five.
Order placed
Plain Bacon Sandwich please.
Bloke behind counter "no sauce?" - I am a recognised customer at last!
Bread
large white bun. soft and lightly floured. (3)
Spread
No butter offered. (2)
Bacon
3 rashers, nicely cooked, slightly stiffened through cooking process. (4.5)
Sauce
Available but only for the sandwich maker to apply. None taken. (2)
Salinity and flavour
Salt level acceptable. Flavour good (5)
Price
£1.90. excellent value for money (5)
Drinks offered
Plenty of choice, though none taken. (3)

Overall rating for 'The Granary' Team Valley, Gateshead' 3.5 out of 5

Only 3.5 for my favourite bacon sandwich place. Disappointing really, but then that's what you get for not allowing the customer to apply their own sauce and not offering a buttered bun.