A friend introduced me to this place and I've never stopped going back. Think of the quintessential…read moreEnglish Tea Room, put it next to a small beck in the middle of the English countryside, with a garden overlooking the Somerset Levels, with Glastonbury Tor on the horizon. Add some locally sourced organic food, and a proprietor that caters for dietary requirements AND an art gallery and you'll get close to Annie's Tea Rooms. Probably the best Banoffee Pie I've ever tasted, not to mention the salmon and pasta; oh and the ice cream. This a place where you can wake up and smell the coffee and STILL be in the same place!

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

My wife, daughter and I stopped by this place to grab a quick, light breakfast before walking…read morearound the beautiful village of Bourton-on-the-water and it was very good. It was busy, so you could tell that it is a popular spot. It is set on the river that runs through the village so you can enjoy your breakfast while the water slowly flows by you. This area and the cafe are beautiful. The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. Even though they were very busy, they showed no signs of being annoyed or overwhelmed. They seemed genuinely happy you were there and eager to make sure you were happy with your stay. We ordered the sausage rolls and a Cornish pastry and they were very good. I'm sure there are a lot of amazing restaurants in the place, but you would not go wrong stoping by here to grab a coffee and a bite to eat.

Cinnamon roll and your brownie was, brownie, very and pineapple, fruit smoothies, or all just OKread more

One of the best meals of the day in good old England is Afternoon Tea. This quaint little tea shop…read morein the Victorian Village of Buscot really does it well! Oh I did enjoy my High Tea - cucumber sandwich(it was thick white bread with the crusts left on - perfect for a hungry girl!) and my home-made plain scone served with clotted cream and jam. A generous pot of English breakfast tea with plenty of flavour was a natural accompaniment. Had I desired home baked cakes or a lunch I don't doubt I would have been just as impressed. My beady eye spotted the cakes under their glass domes; but my tea had been so substantial I will just have to wait until my next visit to give them a try. I will return because as well as the great food it was value for money. There was friendly service and some nice objects for sale. There were paperbags filled with old fashioned sweeties, lots of handmade crafts and a little glass and wooden case filled with affordable and quirky vintage costume jewellery. You could enjoy your tea and then go shopping for the kind of things you usually have to hunt hard to find! Combine this with the lovely garden to enjoy in the warm weather and the proximity to the riverside walk and Kelmscot and the National Trust's Buscot Park and you could have a great day out. If you find yourself if the area do call in too. You will be pleased that you did.

From the owner: Buscot Village Shop and Tearooms is situated in the picturesque village of Buscot…read more We pride ourselves in homemade cakes, light lunches, salad bowls and soups and cream teas. Located next to the Themes, Buscot Tearooms is just a two minute walk from the lock and weir. The National Trust house, Buscot Park is just half a mile away.

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.

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!

This is a farm shop and restaurant/cafe that was an excellent find on the A436 at Chiseldon. I…read morehighly recommend the traditional English breakfast. I selected the Small Farmhouse breakfast which consisted of sausage, bacon, egg, hash brown, mushrooms, baked beans and a slice of toast with butter and jam. My husband selected the Farmhouse breakfast which had the same ingredients but twice as much. Of special note are the sausages which were very meaty and that the breakfast was cooked to perfection with none of the grease that can often be present. They also serve a full range of hot drinks so I was able to select a decaf latte. The menu includes some sandwich-type options and there were a few scones etc. for those who don't have our appetites. Service was fast for us. We arrived soon after they opened so only about 4 tables were already filled, so I cannot speak to service speed when they are busy, but they looked to have plenty of staff on duty. I forgot to take photos of the food but it was excellent.

A fantastic little cosy spot tucked away from the main road. Greater by a lovely lady who told us…read morewhere our reserved table was. Plenty of time given to scan the delightful menu & special's board. Ordered our lunch with a choice of home made cakes. All comes out high tea style. The tea is just divine.. The sandwiches are lovely & fresh.. And the cake.. Well words can't describe.. Just come down & try for yourself! A great place to spoil your mum or loved one.. Highly recommended!!

I'll be honest, I am actually quite shocked that there aren't more tea rooms in Bibury, considering…read morehow popular it is with tourists. Don't worry, I'm already looking into it :) Anyway, after a slightly disappointing lunch and walking about Bibury and a bit into the country, we decided to have a cream tea. Along the main road, you'll find a souvenir shop, The William Morris Inn, and their Tea Room. The door was open and we could see the cakes on the table (well played!) so we walked... actually ducked in. All six tables were occupied with someone paying at the till. We looked around and one of the staff said that they would have a table in about 5 minutes. As we were waiting we were taking in the sights... two fires burning (it wasn't cold at all), various cakes on the table (Chocolate, Coffee & Walnut, Lemon Drizzle, Victoria Sponge, Blackcurrent, Shortbread, Bibury Bark, and a few others), lots of random china, and thank you cards placed throughout the room. They also sell ice cream, in cups, but not sure what flavors. After they cleaned the table, we headed to the table in the corner, next to the fire and to a display cabinet with lots of breakable teapots! As we were looking at the menu, we noticed a couple of things... 1) there were 5 staff and 6 tables, 2) the guy who was handling money was also handling the utensils and cups... but not by the handles, and 3) it seemed quite unorganized. You would think that with 5 staff to 6 tables, it would be very organized and smooth, but it wasn't. It wasn't the worst I have seen, but it could have been running a bit smoother. The other thing I noticed was that maybe they could have made better use of the space. I kind of think that 6 4-seat tables limits business... for example the man that came in to have lunch by himself, while the group of four that came left after being told the wait might be about 20-30 minutes. Maybe a combination of different table sizes might help, but as I was telling this to Mr. Snarky he mentioned that maybe the 6 tables is all they can handle. Fair point. One of the staff came around and took our order: two scones with jam and clotted cream, one tea (English Breakfast), and one hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream. On the tables they have laminated pictures of Bibury with recipes from the area on the back. They do sell them, but not sure for how much. Great idea as I did want some of the recipes, however, it occurred to me that some people might just write the recipes down or take pictures with their phones. I did no such thing, but I thought about it. I was taking another look at the table of cakes, when I saw the staff making Mr. Snarky's hot chocolate. A tin was opened and a scoop of hot chocolate mix was dropped into a tartan cup. I was a bit worried that Mr. Snarky's snarkiness level would hit another high after lunch earlier. Tea and hot chocolate arrived at the table. I let my tea steep a bit further, but Mr. Snarky went in for the first sip. He described it as warm water with a hint of chocolate... and by the looks of it, it was just a very, very light brown colour. If you're going to use a pre-made chocolate powder, at least use enough to make it worth drinking. The scones were hot when they came out, which was a nice touch and also made it a bit easier to warm up the clotted cream for easier spreading. That part was good, not my favourite cream tea, but still good. I did notice the large bowls of Minestrone Soup and plates of a large salad with lots of different veg that looked quite nice. So it is another lunch option, much more affordable than The Swan down the road. I think they could do with a few improvements, but then again as the only tea room in Bibury, they can afford not to.

We were really disappointed with this tea room. They took us in though they knew we had three kids…read more(aged 4, 3, and 1) with us. We sat down and our kids were excited and were a little loud. As parents we were trying to get them to keep quiet. However, just literally 2- 3 mins into our visit there, one of the owners told me "Can you get your kids to be quiet? We have other people in the place". I found it rude and explained to him that we are trying and it's not that easy to negotiate with young kids. Also, told him that if they are unable to tolerate it they should have a clear "No young children" policy. For that the reply I got from was beyond shocking "Other people have control over their kids and you guys don't have!" Seriously, who are these people to offer free parenting advice to customers? Our kids were just talking loud and NOT throwing a tantrum or causing any damage. We felt un-welcomed and decided to leave. We said "We are leaving. This is disappointing service and they need to work on that" and for that we got a "Off you go.. off you go... please leave now"!! Shocking and unbelievable bad. If you have young children don't waste your time going here. They have zero sense of customer service. I would highly recommend they have a no young children policy upfront to save parents the pain of listening to their parental advice. Most parents would respect that if restaurants have such policies.

Super friendly staff and they had plenty of seating available. The coffee was really nice and the…read morepastries looked great. They started to get busier for breakfast as I was leaving so id recommend going when they open during the weekend. Would recommend trying!

I am super picky on my coffee and on my cakes so I have to say I was delighted to find this place…read more There were 4 of us and all of us were happy! My son had the mango sorbet and it was just like eating a teal mango!!! We will for sure be back!