We had planned to have an afternoon tea at this lovely little café while visiting Newbury. We…read moredecided to go for a quick lunch, a couple days before the planned afternoon tea. Well, it was a good thing we did, since we didn't get to go back for afternoon tea... Just as the name suggests, it is located right by the canal. It was very picturesque, peaceful and relaxing. They also have seating upstairs, and had histories on the canal, with photos posted all around the wall. Their cakes looked amazing, but I decided not to order any dessert on this day. Yes I know, a big mistake! Our friend ordered Heavenly Hot Chocolate, and it looked so pretty! We went with Teashop House Blend Tea, and Earl Grey. The young boy who brought the teas (I hear this is a family-run business) was trying to very careful not to mix them up. But the funny thing was, he totally mixed the tea up! LOL. We didn't realize until half way through... I thought the House Blend tea tasted so much like Earl Grey. For lunch, we had Ham, Cheese & Chutney Sandwich and Eggs Benedict. They were both tasty, nice portion, and filling. Our friend went with something healthier, and ordered one of their vegan sandwiches. It is nice to have that option if you want or need vegan dish. We had a nice quick lunch here. It was adorable and cozy. The food was good, not amazing, but good. I think the sweets might be better than the actual food...I will never know, unless I go back! Lesson learned: don't never expect your plan to go just the way you planned them...and have your dessert first!

I love this cafe It's a wonderful location; you can sit along the canal watching the swans, the…read morebaked goodies are delicious, the staff friendly and the cafe itself is quaint with beautiful painted china dotted around

A great place to meet up with friends over a cup of coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Pleasant staff…read morewho have never made me feel rushed and who are willing to assist when asked.

When I got there I found out it shuts before the advertised time on the web. When I pointed this…read moreout the waitress didn't care a jot even though I pointed out this could be very disappointing for customers coming from out of the area. I have several food intolerances so when asking about the ingredients in their homemade cakes I got a message back via the waitress that she can't guarantee the cakes were free from what I was intolerant to. As people with food intolerances are always ending up having to go without gorgeous food, I asked if I could have more detail of what was in the cakes so I could make a decision on what it was I could or couldn't eat, just in case there was something I could have. This was very obviously an inconvenience to the waitress and the manager who had baked them. She tried again to say she couldn't guarantee anything because obviously this was the quickest way to solve the issue for herself, but after explaining that I'd like to try to see if there was something I could eat, it was again very plain that I was wasting her time. It was late afternoon and they weren't busy, so I would have appreciated a couple of minutes of her time without the attitude. After finding out there was indeed a piece of cake I could eat, I sat down to enjoy it only to be served it with more attitude by the waitress. If she could have got away with grunting at me I sure she would have! I unfortunately had to ask for a pot of hot water as the tea didn't come with one, and AGAIN got a look saying 'are you bothering me again?!'. Cleanliness was also not great with tea-stained table clothes, dying roses on the table, and also dust on the teapot holding the roses which was next to an open sugar bowl which no doubt had the same amount of dust in it! Also, amazingly, a dog walking around the kitchen area with it's bed behind the serving counter!! (Yes, I am about to inform environmental health dept!!) Lastly, my table was being cleared before I had finished. I did notice however, that the other table still in there didn't have their table touched, so I'm guessing that was a touch of nastiness from the waitress also. I was there looking for a place to take 18-20 friends for my birthday which is coming up soon as we fancied a gorgeous afternoon tea, but we will definitely be going somewhere else after that experience!

Angelo and Rosa are just wonderful! After stumbling across…read moreBarrisimo about 6 months ago, I find myself there about 3 times a week for my coffee and have got lots of my colleagues in on the action too! (We might be addicted to this place!) Forget Starbucks and Pret on the high street - support independent stores like this! The coffee is amazing, and so is the food. Angelo and Rosa will literally make you whatever you want - if they run out of pasta, they will make some more up for you. They care about their customers, and it really shows.

This is one of my favourite little cafes in St Albans. It is run by an Italian family, who are…read morealways really friendly and make you feel welcome as soon as you step in the door. I had only been in there a few times before it was nice to see you again and do you want the usual?, so you can't fault them for service. The coffee is really tasty, and you get really nice amaretto biscuits with them. The food is delicious as well, and all freshly made that day. If you don't like what they've got prepared, they'll make you something else! They do a loyalty card as well, so you can earn yourself a free coffee if you go there enough. Possibly my only criticism is that is a little small so you sometimes struggle to get seating when its busy, but that just shows how popular it is!

The farm's tea shop does the best breakfast I've had in the area…read more I went for poached eggs on toast with a couple of 'Speldhurst' sausages on the side. The breakfast menu is simple but the quality of the core produce is way better than anything I've tasted nearby - to date. I've also experienced a number of poached egg disasters at restaurants recently, but these guys nailed it. Hallelujah for the soft warm yolky loveliness... The service was great too - young and friendly staff who were happy to serve and help. I didn't get to see the lunch menu so can't comment on this, but I was also intrigued to learn that Masterchef finalist Chris Georgiou uses this place for a gourmet burger night which takes place from Wednesday - Saturday called Gastronomical. I'll be giving that a try for sure.

As a tea room-cum-cafe this place is a snap post walking nearby Trent Park. Sourcing ingredients…read morelocally is a plus. My first trip here I choose the vegetarian soup which was broccoli and Stilton while my wife also went veggie soup with their vegetable soup. Both hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly despite being busy. We'll be back! NB - Wednesday to Saturday evening the venue is taken over by Masterchef finalist Chris Georgiou with Gastronomical serving burgers and desserts. We will have to give that a go!!

We had the Gingerbread latte and it was really delicious! They added some bits of cookie in it so…read moreit did not taste too sweet or artificial. The coffee is smooth and creamy with a great flavor. The coffee came out quickly and everyone was very nice. Definitely plan to come back! We drank the coffee as a takeaway but the inside was very cozy and comfortable.

Nice chain when you need something but definitely not the best food. Got a meal deal and was…read moreunderwhelmed by the latte and cold sandwich. Would recommend a more local spot.

My dad often brings me here for tea and cake, All the cakes…read moreand chocolates are home made by the 2 lovely ladies that own the Tea Room, they have recently bought the place and have kept the cozy cottage feel and have introduced a great new menu. The hot chocolate is amazing and I always get marshmallows with mine, this time I had a pot of tea as I have already had 2 hot chocolates today , have to draw the line somewhere right? But I was not disappointed with my tea and it went great with my raspberry and vanilla butter cream cupcake . If you are ever in West Malling I would pop in for a little treat

Quaint and full of character The Old Mill Yard Tea Room is another of West Malling's little hidden…read moregems. Homemade goodies are served up here for a good portion of the day with daily specials on offer and various different homemade cakes. A great place to go for a light bite or afternoon tea. The only thing the place could do with is a little bit more atmosphere but I suspect that to be largely due to the staff and clientele that frequent the tea rooms.

We had a lovely family afternoon tea here. There is so much food you can't possibly eat it all!…read more The finger sandwiches were moist and tasty. The scones were lovely and the cakes and tarts... well, where on earth do you start?? The tea was good - we all had good old English breakfast. We did ask for more hot water, which did not materialize, but I think we were all done by then anyway. They will pack up the left-overs for you to take home without any fuss. They also have a nice little gift shop. Parking might be a challenge if school is in session and about to let out as there is only street parking and a school across the road.

Artisan can be a heaven for coffee lovers. Its funky decor with lights hanging off the ceiling as…read morepaperbags adds up to the modern atmosphere. We walked in on a Saturday to have a brunch, and were not disappointed. The service is nice, the staff friendly and polite, and what is most important, coffee is great and food quite tasty. They seem to also do coffee tasting workshops or barista courses. Anyway, worth popping in for either just coffee or food.

I know I always say that but this is the best coffee place! The vibe is super relaxed, with wooden…read morefloors and tables and bare ceilings. Very trendy. Great choices of cake and (my daughter beign gluten intolerant) they have a pistachio and rose gluten free cake that is to die for, so I am told as I had no time to taste! And now the coffee... Very tasty, just warm like it should be, just strong enough.. Really just fab... The tube journey I have to come here are going to become very regular for me :-)

We tried this new cafe on the first day it was open. It's located next to the Yoga Hall on Hatfield…read moreRd near the museum. We ordered two meals and coffees and had some fantastic food delivered. They had quite a few staff around in the kitchen including the chef, which alone is unusual, I assume there will be fewer staff once they have been running for a few weeks. I had a roasted red onion and blue cheese tart and it arrived with the freshest of salad and watercress and with a heap of cous cous with butternut squash. It was delicious. We also tried some of their cake and my carrot cake was excellent. I'm definitely going back there and I'll update the review once it's been running for a few weeks.

Finally an independent coffee specialty cafe in Watford Hooray!!! And bloody great one at that too…read more The cafe is run by a lovely couple who are passionate about coffee and food. The cafe has that beautiful wooden floor finish, both in flooring and seating. They also have stools by the window if you want to watch the world go by. They have quirky lighting and lovely counter where you can see all that delicious food. Their are also framed photographs from the couple's worldly travels. I tried their Latte and I was in Heaven I had to sip that slow. I also had their festive porridge with the currents/sultanas on top, which was delicious. Their banana bread is to die for! Please get it toasted. I've also tried their homemade cake's which was a carrot cake and brownie which was lovely too. I also got to try their juicy, well seasoned sausage roll. They have an in and out pricing on their food it's roughly between £2-£5 but also do deals as well like coffee and bacon roll £3.10 from 8am to 11am. They have a corner where you can pick up flyers/leaflet of local events, and also a independent coffee magazine. The the also provide daily newspaper, and free wifi Its medium in size, so when it is packed, they do encourage you to share tables. The staff are friendly and have great customer service. I love the atmosphere in here, they have a really good playlist and love the fact that it gives a little bit of London in Watford.

The team at the shop is friendly and welcoming. I was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. The…read moreshop is inviting and it's easy to sit back and relax while you enjoy your coffee. There isn't anything else like it in the area. It's a nice place to unwind or catch up with friends.