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

Took a gamble that turned out to be SO spot on, I have to write about it. We were on our way down…read moreto Highclere Castle in Newbury and this was one of the food establishments that came up on both Yelp and Google. The reviews appeared to be good on both but sometimes you just never know with reviews. However, this time I'm happy to report that both sites were correct. Bill's was absolutely busy when we stepped in for a late breakfast/early lunch timeframe. We were greeted promptly and sat at a table for two. To our delight, we were able to order from both the breakfast or lunch menus, so that is what we did. My husband got the full breakfast and I got chicken entree with vegetables. Service was attentive and prompt. It shows that they are a good chain restaurant because of the care and organization that is evident in how they run their establishment. Decor is comfortable and interesting and I was glad to see servers working hard - not just standing around. While we don't come down this way to Newbury often, if we ever do again (and we may to go to Winchester Cathedral) we'll probably make Bill's our stop and go to for good food. A paid car park is around the block and close by so no worries on parking either!

One of the nicest coffee shops I've been to in a long while. All the baguettes are all freshly…read morebaked and a great range of fillings. Plenty of choice of cakes and cookies to tempt you with afterwards. Nothing is ever too much trouble and it's great value for money. They also sell cookie and brownie jars for you to make up at home. Also make fabulous cakes for special occasions and cookie bouquets which make an unusual but stunning present.

Very nice place had mAny coffeeread more

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!

Great imaginitive layout with spacious quiet room to the rear. Service as quick as can be, and not…read moreas noisy as most Neros.

This café is located in a rather commercial and industrial-looking area. One of the warehouse-type…read morebuildings was the home to this café. Parking was extremely limited, so we had to park on a street just a little bit away. It was nice and roomy in the inside, with comfortable seats. Lots of greens everywhere making this large, open space to be more homey and welcoming. They offer a simple weekday breakfast, weekend brunches, light lunches and afternoon teas. The display all looked very appetizing. They also have a selection of coffee, tea, and other beverages. We got a Cappuccino and Flat White, they were pretty nice cups of coffee, strong with great aroma. For breakfast, we all went with Quiche. I took the last Tomato, Basil, Pecorino, and Mozzarella Quiche, and the other two went with Mushroom, Camembert, and Basil Quiche. The quiche was very tasty! Soft yet sturdy crust that crumbles in your mouth, with a soft and fluffy filling, being gently cuddled in there. The ingredients were all fresh and nice quality. We had a pleasant, peaceful, and relaxing breakfast here. The staffs were nice, and they will leave you alone unless you need something. The coffee and food were very tasty with good quality. And if you need any used coffee grounds for fertilizing your garden, health & beauty tricks, odor control, or whatever else you can use them for, they have them out by the door for you to grab!

This coffee coffee shop has been around ever since I remember, and I used to go there with my mum…read morewhen I was a little girl, and now I take my little girl there. It is based in Weavers Walk which is towards the clocktower end up town. Although many of the shops has changes in the arcade, the cafe is always there. I often go there before work for a take-away bacon and sausage sandwhich. The cafe offers indoor seating over 2 levels and outdoor tables. They also have highchairs available. The atmosphere is friendly and have plenty of staff to cover busy periods, all which know what they are doing. The owners also treat you as a friend and not just another customer, and are happy to put up local posters/business cards. They offer a wide range of drinks, including excellent ice-cream milkshakes. Food varies from sandwhiches/baguettes/jacket potatoes. They also have a wide selection of desserts and cakes, and snacks like sausage rolls or cookies!

This is a nice little coffee shop offering the usual jacket potatoes, sandwiches etc. The seating…read moreis on two floors so great if you want to hide with your lunch and read a book for a bit. Friendly staff and good food. My only complaint would be about the chilli on the acket potatoes - they put chunks of carrot in it! You either love it or hate it!

We loved our experience at the barn cafe... the food was delicious, the atmosphere is cute and…read moreunique, and the staff were kind and friendly!

Very rude manager with no customer skills. We go once a year and think every time this place could…read morebe so much more. Great location. Nice place. Staff always young but pleasant. Just the woman behind the till..... Coffee not great. Tea comes with multiple timers despite asking for a normal breakfast tea. Food is presented well but has loads of side salad garnish. It is the only coffee place in the area so I drive 7 days a week to Poole and use numerous independents because much friendlier. Says a lot !

Amazingly friendly man who was so kind to my son who was getting bread for fishing bait.read more

Sweet little spot that serves traditional tea in a cozy room. Service was friendly and guests were…read morehistory buffs. Conversation with local gentleman who had nice things to say about US Air Force during WW II. One catch, cash only. Owner was so kind once we realized had left passports and cash in London. Highly recommend ordering the meal as the dinner at next table with peas was definitely home cooked and smelled amazing.