It's all about the location and the Waterfront Café has it in spades, nestled perfectly on the…read morebanks of the Thames in Benson village. You can even pull up your boat at the moorings in the small marina. On a nice sunny day the outdoor lifestyle comes into its own with also plenty of space for a child to get up to mischief, all under supervision of course. Indoor seating is slightly less abundant than that of outdoors but is clean, well laid out and flood with natural light. My favourite local place to take a lunch, the food is light and nothing too overbearing. Wine by the glass is a much loved service as well, speaking as a better standard of café. The only detraction would be that it is highly overpriced for the food. You can easily spend more than you would for an evening meal whilst you enjoy a sun drenched riverside lunch. For example, the 'pizza' is a half baked baguette melted with cheese. They of course have a slightly higher standard of topping such as red onion jelly and goats cheese. Still, it is essentially an oven ready bread with cheese. For the fifth star the price either must plummet or the standard of food on service must improve. I would break down my rating as three for the location and up a notch for serving Sauvignon Blanc by the large glass.

Came here on a wonderfully bright Sunday morning for brunch. A great spot to watch the world go by,…read morewhilst enjoying good food and service. I had the eggs benedict which was very good but a big plateful. My guest had the vegetarian breakfast which went down very well. We sat in the conservatory which was warm and filled with light, albeit a little rustic in comparison to the setup and furniture in the main cafe. Criticisms: it's a bit of a bunfight to get served at busy times. You have to order and pay for your food at the desk first, and it's a bit disorganised and slow. You think you're next in the queue and then you find you're not. There is no shortage of staff but there's no real system for serving people. The tables are bare so you have to obtain your own condiments and cutlery. The mayonnaise had to be requested especially as it wasn't with the others (presumably as it's in the fridge). The tables weren't cleared quickly enough between diners. Despite this it's still worth 4 stars and I'll definitely be back.

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

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

This is a gorgeous cafe located in an old house in the village of Nettlebed. It's hugely popular at…read morelunchtime so please be prepared to wait a bit to be served. It's a nicely done up place with an open counter to order from. There are seats for about 30 people in here and it was packed the whole time we were there. They have a blackboard menu that changes regularly. Breakfast is served until 11 and then, you have a small choice of lunch items on the menu, and prepared salads and other items from the counter to select. I had the large salad which was a mix of three different salads, and it was excellent. The pumpkin salad was exquisite, as was the Asian salad. Fresh ingredients, beautifully cooked and dressed. The flavour was amazing and I loved it. I also had a savory Bombay potato scone which was good. For dessert we shared a lemon drizzle cake and a coffee and walnut cake, both divine. Everyone enjoyed their meal and there was plenty for vegetarians to choose from as well. Staff are very friendly albeit quite busy and prices are reasonable. We had a decent lunch including cakes and coffee for about £40 for 3 people. I would happily come here again anytime. It's a great place in the area for weekend brunch or lunch.

Very nice and clean…read more Good soup and breads, deserts was excellent . Nice place for good heathy lunch barn looking building

Great breakfast place & light lunch. You have to try the…read moresausage rolls as well as the pancakes (only available on Saturday, but to die for) Filo tarts are great (especially salmon) and I really enjoy the toasted sandwiches.

It was a nice place for coffee. Me and my colleague were there having a casual meeting with one of…read moreour clients. They have wonderful Americano

Awsome family cafe Great staff comfortable seating favorite…read morewas coconut raspberry cake with custard

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.

Vaults & Gardens unfortunately had to move locations from there historic building and view of the…read moreRadcliffe Camera. They are now a short walk away nestled in a side street at 2 King Edward st. They still offer fantastic coffee, tea, and a cafe menu. I'm very partial to their breakfast menu usually ordering either the Full Oxford or the Eggs & Salmon. Service is quick and friendly and there's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Looking for a quiet seat, some warm coffee, and a fresh tasty bite? Look no further.

Perfect spot for tea and a scone. It is exactly what I had been dreaming of and wanted upon our…read morearrival to Oxford. Nestled in the Oxford University campus and alongside St. Mary's with a view of the Radcliffe Camera you can't beat the location. The menu has many lovely choices which only made me want to return if we had more time. The service was fast and friendly. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a great experience here.

Excellent tearoom, overlooked. They have a big range of lovely cakes. Good selection of teas…read more(although would like to see camomile) and soft drinks as well as wines. Afternoon tea very good value & sparkling white wine also an option. Breakfast and lunch set menu options that also offer good value that I am yet to try but is certainly on my list! Staff very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful and make you feel welcomed.

Visiting Oxford on our way back to New York, my cousin made sure we had tea and scones at Boswells…read more Lovely room. Excellent scones. Historic establishment.

A favorite for bikers. Good full English Breakfast at a fair price and from a friendly owner.read more

LOVE The H! Awesome breakfasts, great service, excellent atmosphere, biker friendly, free WiFi - as…read moregood as it gets!