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.

Fab atmosphere... top notch coffee just waiting for an ultimate bacon roll !…read more Lovely staff too friendly and polite

Visited this Cafe during the latest pandemic wave a week before Christmas. Even though many cafes…read morein the town were packed, the proprietors decided on a Take away only service, which we thought was prudent, appropriate and socially responsible in light of prevailing conditions. This Take away service was not at the expense of the planet as they readily accepted our reusable cups for our Take away order. The icing on the cake was that the variety of coffee had a lovely nutty tinge. All I can say is exemplary.

Come here for delicious homemade meals, very cosy place right on the shores of river Thamesread more

What a charming little place situated right on the seafront. My dad reckons it's the best fish n…read morechips on southend seafront. I had the vegetarian lasagne which was delish! It comes with half portion of chips and half portion of salad which consisted of a very tasty homemade coleslaw. To be honest if this was the half portion I can't imagine how massive the full portion would be! Definatly amazing value for money ! Dont even bother checking out the other bistros as this one is all you need to know! Having just arrived from LA I was gagging for a good bit of Essex cooking and you will not be disappointed with the extensive menu choice including a full English breakfast. The staff are amazing, service with a smile and a cheery bit of convo. Will Defo be back to sample other items on the menu.

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

Great little coffee/tea shop in the beautiful village of Cranford St Andrew on the outskirts of…read moreKettering. The cafe is relatively new to the village having been converted from an old blacksmiths (hence the name). The coffee shop is owned by the same couple who run the Coffee Place in Kettering and they have stuck with the same winning formula. Compact lunchtime menu with teatime treats. Home made biscuits and cakes make for good eating. The interior is contemporary while maintaining the tradition and history of the building. Everytime we have been there the place is buzzing with a good collection of locals, walkers and business people. I would strongly recommend this is place as a point to meet people or grab a coffee after a walk around the village.

As a local business owner I use The Old Forge to take my clients for refreshments, the service is…read morealways very friendly relaxed and prompt. It is in a great village location in beautiful countryside. Thanks Rob for providing me with somewhere to impress my customers. Oh the Coffees and cakes are great also. Andrew

I don't have too much to say about Ground Cafe, other than it's AMAZING. We were looking for a…read morequick bite for lunch in Norwich, and happened across it. The sandwiches were freshly made, with some very creative fillings, good portion sizes and not much more than you'd pay for something in a packet in many places. Staff were quick and courteous, and they have magazines and a chess set on the side should you fancy a quick game. I'll be heading back next time I'm in town!

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...

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.

This is the forth time we have been here. My wife discovered this hidden cafe a few months ago and…read moreit's just what the area needs. Just wish there were a few more like this in the area. Enjoyed the food on offer both for breakfast and lunch. It's not the cheapest but quality is good and love the opportunity to buy something from the bakery.

I've been going to this local bakery right outside of Harlow since I moved to the UK…read more It's honestly a great bakery with good lunch food. Breads and pastries made daily, plus they have a good selection of specialty foods, cheeses, jams, etc. Hell, Rod Stewart and Paul Hollywood have been here too! Plus, there's Churchgate Sausages next door selling top notch sausages. If I were you, I would ignore that bad review and give them a try (Really? Greggs?). If you have working taste buds, you'll love this place. FYI, they are busy for Mother's Day, Easter and Christmas... for good reason.