This is a really small place but don't let that put you off! It's very cosy. We only went in for a…read moredrink. The hot choc was lovely and my OH said the tea was good. I was very tempted by the home made cakes but didn't have one so I can only tell you how nice they looked. I thought they were a little expensive but I guess you do pay more for homemade stuff so £3 to £4 per slice/cake is no more than other places for the same kind of thing. The staff are really nice and the place is clean and comfortable. Definitely worth popping in.

Went here for lunch 18.5.24. Baguettes insipid and raw…read morelooking. Jacket potato skin was over baked and tough, and had horrible eyes on it. Lettuce looked like it had been in the bag for two weeks, soggy and brown. I had a chip in my glass which I felt with my lip. I took it to the counter to exchange it and the Manageress said and I quote "That is not a lip cutting chip!?" is that even a thing!? The young couple next to us left a strange looking soggy wrap, all their chips and half a glass of wine and walked out. Disgraceful, unhelpful moronic staff, don't waste your money!

I am a great lover of all things Hay-on-Wye, and therefore quite often make the trip up from…read moreCardiff to this little town overflowing with bookshops. And every single time I do so, I end up sitting, quite happily in Oscar's. Although there are a lot of restaurants around town, Oscar's is often the most popular place at lunch time due to its reasonable pricing and delicious menu. While other establishments may be serving salmon fillets and lamb shanks, Oscar's sticks to pasta bakes, paninis, salads, sandwiches and homemade soup. Oscar's always has fresh food in lovely hearty and homely combinations. They're also very good at their vegetarian menu. The only downside to Oscar's is that the space is very small and the table cramped, which means it's really not wheelchair accessible or suitable for prams. At lunchtime it can get very busy, but once you're claimed a table, you should be fine!

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

Wow! We learned about The Baker's Table on a Talgarth Mill brochure left at our AirBnB in Penderyn,…read moreon the other side of Brecon Beacons park... We were heading back to London the next day, and at first thought "too bad this isn't on our way home," but the next morning decided we wanted to see more of the park anyway, as well as a few other points north before our weeklong adventure adjourned... What a pleasure it was to stop here on that dreary morning! When we arrived around 10:30am, the whole place was bustling with what turned out to be a tour group of retirees, about to tour the historic adjacent mill. The setup is counter service style: order your items, take your number and choose a table (indoors or outdoors). Most of the indoor tables overlook the brook running through the mill; the outdoor tables are in the courtyard of the mill buildings. They don't have a true breakfast, per se, but they have teas, coffee/espresso drinks, breads, cakes and cookies available all day, most of which are made using grains locally harvested and milled right there. There are some gluten free options available as well. At 11:30, their lunch menu is available and features sandwiches, soup and salads, all made from locally sourced, processed and grown Welsh foods. We were still finishing up our morning coffee, enjoying the chill vibe of the place (especially after the tour group moved on - haha!) by the time lunch was available, so we decided to stick around a little longer and try it out too! After much deliberation about how to best sample their offerings (everything sounded AMAZING), we opted for a soup/sandwich combo with the ham, cheese & mustard sandwich and fresh garden pea and mint soup, along with a "board" that included salad, two cheeses, local ham, an apple, fresh cherry tomatoes, house chutney and fresh bread. So simple, but so delicious!! We ate it ALL... I can't recommend enough the sheer quality of this real, simple but delicious local food. Other items to note: Credit cards require a £10 minimum charge. Locally made gifts and gourmet food items are available for purchase. Restroom entrance is in the courtyard, but there are public toilets in the adjacent building, facing the street as well. Free Wi-Fi. Check out the Talgarth Mill Craft Shop next door if you are looking for locally made Welsh treasures to take home. Free parking (and recycling drop-off) is available a couple of short blocks away, just off the highway. The Talgarth visitor's centre across the street is there for all kinds of information about the area, or, if you'd just like to converse with the friendly locals.

Fancy a proper cup of tea? With a teapot and cups with saucers? Possibly with a teacake or scone?…read morethen this place is a must for you. Its great. Homemade cakes etc. with choice of speciality teas and coffee's. well worth a visit.

Big fan of this little cafe. Hay is such a pretty town, and this place has a prime spot for sitting…read moreoutside and watching the world go by. Really lovely when the sun is shining. We ate here twice over the weekend and the service was a little hit and miss to be honest. My colt meat, olive and bread platter went missing for a while so depsite ordering ten minutes later my friend got her food before me. But when it arrived, it was very yummy! Only £6.95 too so well worth it. We had breakfast yesterday on our last day in Hay and I think i was overcharged. But, if you're going to over charge me without me noticing, before i've had my coffee would be the time to do it. The breakfast was yummy - it's small for a full breakfast so at £7.25 it's a wee bit over priced, but if I'd had any more I wouldn't have eaten it. They do a great coffee here, and I spied a free wi-fi sign as well. Great place at any time of the day, although it's worth noting they stop taking food orders at 4.30, even though they odn't close until six. It is a sleepy little town after all.

We visit the book town of Hay On Wye a couple of times a year and whilst there we always eat at the…read moreGranary,its a really nice restaurant sited in an old granary with lots of beams,dried flowers and in the winter a roaring fire. The food varies from nut roasts to pasta,soups,jacket potatoes to garlic toasties,full roast dinner to rissottos,all home cooked and delicious.They also do a superb variety of pastries,home made cakes and huge meringues,which are yummy!! We usually have garlic toasties which is a large bap cut in two with a choice of ham,cheese,Stilton,mushrooms etc on top served with a large dressed side salad,washed down with a glass of local beer.

This was the Tea shop we visit in Cardiff. It's located in…read morethe Castle Arcade, in walking distance from the historic castle. The restaurant was beautiful. It had a lovely cozy feel with plush velvet seating and charming small tables. The service was nice. The guy who took care of us was also manning the bar. He was busy, but made sure to take care of us well. The tea service was very good. We picked our tea from the list and had a pot steeping while our sandwiches and pastries were being made. The sandwiches and pastries were lovely. A proper afternoon tea in the UK!

Would have loved to try this place but no idea how to get in. None of the doors seem to work nor do…read morethey have a sign anywhere saying how to get in. If you solve this mystery is the tea free? Good luck mate.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff…read more I drank a latte coffee here to chill out with some of my books I had bought in Hay during the first part of the day. Been here several times and can also recommend the ice-cream.

If you like ice cream then a visit to Shepherds ice cream parlour in Hay on Wye is a must!!!…read moreAll year round they have about 16 different flavours in stock and alongside the usual they always have some seasonal exotic ones like lavender,liquorice,ginger,Christmas pudding,fig etc which means each time you visit they have a new flavour to try. You can sit in and eat or they do takeaway and you can combine your ice cream with hot waffles or have it as a milkshake, Inside they also serve really nice paninis,freshly made sandwiches,hot chocolate,coffee etc and of course ice cream sundaes!! Hay on Wye is well known for its bookshops,but I prefer it as the town with a sensational ice cream parlour!!!

Loved this place...it was such a lucky find while walking around Ludlow city centre. We'd been…read morestopping over here in Ludlow on our way to Snowdonia in Norther Wales and my radar for low-key, no-fuss, down-to-earth food was triggered when I saw the Olive Branch from the outside. Seriously, it's not a stylish restaurant, but the concept, the food and the overall atmosphere is absolutely lovely. I loved ordering at the counter cafeteria-style and then taking your trays to one of the wooden cubicles. The food was just as I expected: wholesomely tasty! We took some cheese scones for the ride and had them later for tea when we arrived at our cottage! Definitely recommend this place!

Where do I start? OK... go to Ludlow on a Saturday evening and plan to eat out without booking…read moreahead and you'll spend ages finding a restaurant. This is what happened to us. We eventually managed to find The Olive Branch and even though they were very busy and had lots of reserved tables we managed to get a table "laid up" for us. This place has lots of past Egon Roney awards and has a very laid back, Bohemian menu. The staff, if a little young, were very enthusiastic and full of energy. The menu wasn't extensive but there was a very good selection of dishes all of which were cooked wonderfully and the portion control was perfect. Amongst the four covers (Chicken stuffed with Shropshire blue cheese and wrapped in smoked bacon, Lamb and Apricot pie and Vegetable tarts) we were served a selection of salads (bean, fruit and nut and traditional green leaf) as well as a selection of stir fried vegetables. This was very novel and ensured we could pick and choose our accompaniments. The wine selection was also very nice - the Pinot Grigo went down far too well and we managed to consume a couple bottled with ease. It would be too easy to over look The Olive Branch but if you're in town do yourself a favour and drop in as you'll be pleasantly surprised.

This is my idea of heaven! a little hidden gem, a delightful little Tea room and very popular with…read morethe Barnt Green folk. Walking in from the small high street of Barnt Green village it's style is a combination of someone's living room and what I would imagine a post war tea shop would be like, Minus the hair net and curlers! It is filled to the brim with vintage crockery and gifts, quirky ornaments and fabulous post war style tables with cute little table place settings. Everything in the shop can also be bought. Although Vintage Tea Rooms are the current trend I welcome the quirkiness and makes it more of a unique day out as opposed to the high street franchises and once again supporting local and independents. I stumbled across this tea room by accident whilst visiting Barnt green and as I was on my own they just about had a place for me to have lunch, it's very busy with small groups of ladies lunching with their three tiered ornate cake stands and afternoon teas. It needs to be booked well in advance to reserve a place. I had a simple lunch of soup served in an ornate tea cup and a small plate of sandwiches and of course Earl Grey Tea for one. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will definitely visit again with friends and it's only a short walk from Barnt Green station. Looking at their website you can also hire their services or the tea room for parties. Lush!