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!

Driving around this area of Cambridgeshire, part of you expects to find small tea rooms tucked…read moreaway, but it's not really the case. Sadly, small tea rooms aren't really around anymore - but Teacake? Teacake bucks the trend and manages to survive in a completely residential area. It's tiny here. I'm talking 3-4 tables, so if you want to visit, go with patience! The outside is all thatched roof and pastel walls - the eptiome of quaint. Inside, you have your ordering station and small goods store on the right and the seating to the left. The cakes all looked delicious, but I went for a simple victoria sponge; it's the marker for all coffee shops and tea rooms. My mama went for a scone, laden with currants and topped with jam and cream. Everything was delicious, sweet but not overpowering, and washed down with a lovely cuppa. Soak in the surroundings and put the world to rights - just don't hog the table during busy periods!

A great little tearoom tucked away in Shepreth...small and friendly…read more We ate great Victoria sponge and a tasty scone washed down by tea and a creamy cappuccino. If you're in the area, pop in and find out for yourself.

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.

Yes we like it so much that we visited 2 days in a row! Letchworth was my birthplace and where I…read moregrew up until I went to University in 1967!! Letchworth was founded by Ebenezer Howard in 1906, and being a Quaker he forbade alcohol and pubs etc within the city limits. That is not common for Brits - who love their beers and gin and tonics!! So the growth of pubs and licensed premises in the last decade or two has been "refreshing"!! Both Mrs G and I loved this place! On day 1 Mrs G went for a burger which she liked very much indeed, while I opted for the full English breakfast which was excellent! We both had juices (no booze!!) while on day 2 we both took the buttermilk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup. Rare in England and delicious. Service was outstanding, warm and friendly. The whole ambience was wonderful - families, friends, mums and babies groups. Bright, airy, spacious and in the warm weather a beautiful indoor/outdoor experience. Yes of course we will be back next time that we are in Letchworth again!!

We come here relatively often for Saturday brunch and it is always a pleasant experience. On a…read morerecent Saturday visit Lizzy in front-of-house and Josh in the kitchen went out of their way to improve our dining experience by providing some additional breakfast items for my plate, without being asked, because I had placed my order incorrectly. Exceptional customer service, a very thoughtful gesture and presented with a smile and a very professional and accommodating attitude. I will always recommend Cultivo Lounge for a casual meal or drinks, any time of day. Thanks Lizzy and Josh. See you again next time.

Unfortunately, the previous reviews written about 5 years ago do not reflect the business as it is…read morenow since it has changed its name to Datchworth Coffee. The interior has been renovated although still keeping its old world charm. The staff and very friendly and there is an excellent choice of cakes and snacks. It is still dog friendly and also has an outdoor patio at the rear.

The Old Post Office hits a great balance between excellent friendly service, great coffee and tea,…read moregood food (quick bites and small plates) and a lovely old-world ambience. The main room is furnished with old furniture and they use vintage china. They serve cooked breakfasts and lunches, traditional afternoon teas, and coffee and tea throughout the day. Well worth visiting if you are in the area.

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

Home & garden store, Local Art and Sculpture Gallery, Garden Design studio, Garden and Homeware,…read moreGifts and Plants, First class light refreshment facilities. Situated on an A426 between Rugby and Lutterworth, the calm within is amazing and the wealth of gift ideas and quality goods for home and garden. Visit their website and read about the history of the farm and, in particular the barn itself? It's an education. An absolute must, and my main reason for visiting regularly, is the refreshment area. It really is sublime. There is a small seating area right opposite the counter which, in the colder months, has a log burning fire. There is a larger and very comfortable seating area in an upstairs lounge with mixed seating.sofas, armchairs, tables.another log burning fire which is regularly attended to. Sink into one of the cozy chairs and watch the traffic pass yet at the same time feeling, as if perhaps, you are somewhere else? An impressive array of homemade cakes etc., awaits your attention when you place your order which, even if you choose to take a seat in the upstairs lounge, will be brought to you by a member of the pleasant staff. For a light lunch you may try their delcious homemade soup with a roll? I would be happy to recommend this establishment to my female contacts as a place for the unaccompanied traveller to stop and rest a while in a spotlessly clean and safe environment. Worth a detour!!

Garden store with a small cafe, the cafe has some lovely cakes and drinks. The owner is very…read morefriendly. The shop is full of interesting products which I love to fill my home with

On our last day of our holiday in England, we decided to try and find a cafe that served up a tasty…read moreEnglish breakfast. On our hunt, the Hardware Cafe came up and we decided to give it a try and were not disappointed! The only negative thing was that my stomach could not accommodate the entire contents of the dish! Coming from an American that has had many Full Englishes after having married a Brit, just try the Hardware Cafe!

This is probably the best corner cafe I have visited…read more The menu is varied and reasonably priced and pleasant mannered staff Also provided is bed and breakfast but I can't review this as not used the facility Clean family cafe with toddler amenities Good range of non alcoholic refreshments

What a find! I love this place…read more A cosy coffee shop with excellent coffee and a super chilled ambience.... Free wifi, comfy sofas, muffins, sandwiches and everything...

This little spot turned out to be a wonderful breakfast! There was so much food for the very…read morereasonable price. We sat outside, service was very prompt and friendly. The coffee that came with my full English breakfast was delicious even with the milk they put in it. (Normally I drink it black always, but in this instance I just went with the flow and it didn't disappoint.) the food was plentiful along with the pile of toast they gave us. I'd gladly come here again and I highly recommend.

My first choice locally for breakfast, brunch, lunch or just a cup of coffee. Always get a warm…read morewelcome and friendly atmosphere.