Quite possibly the best deli in Swindon. Great staff, luxurious range of products from all over the…read moreworld. Try the Napoli sandwich and an Illy coffee.

The first couple of times I stopped in, it was just to have a peek at the merchandise. lots of…read morejams, sauces, meats... specialty items that you wouldn't find at your regular grocery store. The front area never seems to be that busy, but the cafe at the back always seems to be buzzing. On one occasion I stopped in to grab an Americano on the way back to the hotel. It seemed a bit manic as it seemed as though the three ladies behind the counter were new or maybe not as well acquainted with the appliances and till. As I was ordering my Americano, I spotted some lovely looking sweet treats and decided to get some brownies. It took a bit long to get the Americano, but it did allow me time to nose about and take a look at the sandwich board. As I was waiting, a fourth lady appeared with a delicious looking cake! It looked freshly baked and decorated. Not sure what kind of cake it was, but I may have been drooling. I bought two (yup, one for me and one for Mr. Snarky). I thought that the white bits inside the brownie were nuts, but to our, pleasant, surprise, they were actually chunks of white chocolate. Mr. Snarky and I agreed that it really enhanced the brownie. The brownie itself wasn't too sweet, so when you bit into a piece of the white chocolate, it was really quite lovely. The brownie was also a great balance between fudgy and cakey... not always an easy feat to achieve. It is definitely one of our favourite brownies now. On my second visit, it was a bit quieter... still busy, but the three staff behind the counter this time seemed to have everything under control. I decided to have a cream tea. The selection of tea is quite nice, but a bit overwhelming as you are staring at the glass jars on the wall. The lady said she would bring my order to me when it was ready. While it looks like there is outdoor seating, I chose to sit inside, at a table along the wall facing the counter where the sandwiches are made. As I waited, I watched one of the staff lovingly putting together a sandwich. She was quick, but graceful. Not sure that I have seen a sandwich put together so lovingly! On one of the sandwiches, she carefully made sure that the meat (not sure what it was... maybe tuna, maybe pieces of chicken?) was in every bite, rather than clumped in the middle. On another sandwich, after putting the greens and other piece of bread, she carefully tucked in some of the greens that were sticking out. It really was lovely process to watch. I posted a picture of my cream tea... The scones are huge! And they are lovely as well. Having tasted the strawberry jam, I am tempted to buy a jar from the deli area as I really enjoyed it. As I was finishing my scone, I noticed a man and another woman walked in, they walked behind the counter and began asking how things were going. Presumably the owner??? Immediately they began helping out, tidying things up and the man stopped at my table and asked how my scone was. Really friendly service and they really take pride in the quality of the food they serve.

My go to coffee house. Most excellent coffee, the choice on offer always changing. I quite often…read morecome away with a packet of beans to brew at home after trying it at the coffee shop. And the sandwiches are to die for ! Incredibly tasty and filling.

Really like this place, nice laidback vibe…read more Sadly they were out of ice cubes so I couldnt have the iced coffee I wanted but I had a latte and brownie (incredible) and sat in there for basically a whole Sunday.

Friendly service and good food. Music and ambiance were pleasant as well. Nice large patio will be…read morenice when the weather permits.

We popped in here for a cuppa on the way back from the Swindon Mela. It's a clean friendly little…read moreplace with a good choice of drinks: teas, chocolates, coffees, frappes.

Nice and laid back, with some tables outside good choices, prices weren't too bad food was made…read morefresh and the service was good and friendly. Got a bacon sandwich with chips (frys) and a drink for just over a fiver. We all like our lunch and relaxed after a hard day shopping in town center. Skip the McDonald's and go to the cafe bar, you will be much happier.

The Blues Cafe is a nice diversion from the pie stands, fast food, and otherwise bad food offerings…read morein the city centre. Best jacket potato ever with cheese and bacon on top. The menu said that it came with a trip to the salad bar, but the salad bar was less than desirable, to be putting it nicely. I was served by a sweet elderly woman who gave me plenty of time to choose what I wanted when faced with a strange menu format. The owner actually took pity on me when I came up short in pounds for my meal total. Bless him. **CASH ONLY**

This isn't a place that I would go out of my way to go to because the food is pretty average, the…read moreservice ranges from average to poor and there are places in the town centre that are much better value for money. However, what this place has that others don't is a fantastic location. When I'm passing through Swindon by bus and have some time to wait I always go here for a coffee and sometimes something to eat because it is so close to the bus station. It's not the most comfortable of restaurants and the way that the building is sometimes makes you feel like you're on show to the outside world.

Not a bad place to have a coffee when waiting for a bus, or to grab a bite to eat after coming in…read morefrom a long journey, since it's directly adjacent to the main bus station in Swindon. Not great service though, although the staff do make an attempt at being friendly. I would say you get what you pay for, but for the prices, one would perhaps expect a little better service in return. It's convenient location is it's only selling point really, since there are several much better (and cheaper) places within a few minute's walk.