I was asked if I ever had a proper English breakfast so we came to this relatively new café that's…read moresix months old. I was introduced to Black Pudding, an acquired taste for even the English- pigs blood and intestines mashed into a hockey puck. I have nothing to compare it to but a taste of it was good for me. It was crispy, soft like pudding and a bit sweet. I opted for the tuna panini which was terrific. I read it came with chips which I figured were fries but got actual potato chips which was fine I guess. Michael said his All Day Breakfast was spot on except for the sausage which he described as cheap or watery. The other lads said there's were fine and devoured it spite being hung over. Before breakfast I asked to walk past the gates to witness the sprawling fields. I was welcomed with a bit of apprehension and took a few photos as you may see. Apparently no one asks to go back into the farm. I breathed in the cool air and appreciated the beauty of the English horizon. I was met by the owner, Bill Williams, in a tractor who stopped me to have a bit of a chat. He is a funny man when he said the view was "alright" and there wasn't much to see. I learned the farm was 400 acres and how he had a kick travelling the California coast line several years ago. When I return to Chester I will be sure to come back and eat here and say hello.

Absolutely 5 star in every respect. Glorious food served by friendly staff in clean and welcoming…read moresurroundings. The sight of a log burner roaring away is a marvellous sight on a cold winter morning.

Great food and great pricrs, well worth going I tried it once and go all the time nowread more

From the owner: Shawbury Garden Centre A lovely independent garden centre…read moreand café selling horticultural and landscaping supplies, gifts, homewares and a wide range of pet and animal feed. The café at Shawbury serves a range of meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced produce and ingredients. Our menu changes on a regular basis to reflect the best seasonal produce available and our chef creates a daily specials menu. We serve Segafredo Coffee, Quality Tea and home-baked cakes. Free Wi-Fi is available. We also serve a great breakfast made with locally produced bacon, sausage and free range eggs.

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.

This place is absolutely magical. It makes you feel like you're in another world. So peaceful, so…read morecolourful. Staff are very friendly. Highly recommended place to visit, definitely a local gem.

This is a lovely teahouse. It's a unique spot as it's traditional farm shop, but it also has a…read moretearoom and country store located in a 16th century barn. The restaurant features freshly made dishes made with homegrown seasonal produce. While visiting our family in Liverpool, we came here as a group for afternoon tea. My mother-in-law and sister-in-law had been here before, so they knew it was great and brought us back, along with my husband's grandparents. Do take note, you have to book your table in advance. We sat in one of the backrooms which was very cozy and inviting, albeit a bit noisy from a rowdy group of "ladies who lunch," but it was fine once they left. We all really appreciated that savory items were included in the the afternoon tea. The menu features a selection of sandwiches, savouries, a cup of soup, a bucket of chips, a selection of cakes and a mini trifle. Plus your choice of a pot of tea or cup of filter coffee. I was happily surprised at the wide variety of teas! There was ample to eat. My husband and I ate our entire afternoon tea, but everyone else in our group had a few sweet treats left to take home. The food was very delicious. I loved the little quiche best along with the soup served in a cute tea cup and saucer! Plus, the little basket of chips was a nice touch! Scrumptious! Also, it's just 14 pounds for Afternoon Tea which I think it a great value for such a delicious savory tea. Afterwards, my family browsed the farm store and boutique which featured a lot of cute country style home goods and seasonal produce and artisanal food items. Do go upstairs to poke around at their merchandise. It's cute. I really enjoyed this afternoon tea and I'd love to return next time we're back to visit my husband's family!

Fabulous little cafe! Quite eclectic, cozy and friendly local cafe. We had a late and American…read moreand a grilled egg and cheese. Everything was very tasty and delicious. The owner and her dog were both friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back and try the Mac and cheese!

Chester Lakes Cafe is a place where you can sit and relax as you look out over the lakes the food…read moreis delicious the staff lovely and the prices very reasonable I am amazed it's not swamped with people from the business park. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.

Lovely atmosphere, even better when the weather is good as the outdoor area is fantastic…read more Food is great, delicious selection of cake and coffee. Service with a smile.

Absolutely loved it at the Caban. It has an official road sign on the main road and once again just…read morebefore the building and car park. As pointed out by previous reviews, it's not immediately obvious that the café is there, because it is located in an office/community building, where locals rent offices for their business But the search is worth it! The café is adorable, nice and clean. The service was great and our waitress was excellent. She was quick and super friendly, and she gaves us tips on which dishes were best. The food is healthy, local and delicious. I had the haloumi salad with bulgur, and the latte I ordered was delicious too. The cakes looked amazing, but I was too full to try them. The atmosphere was great, with locals doing some arts projects in the corner and beautiful photos of climbs on the wall. The view is also very nice and if you bring your kids, they provide colouring books and babiccinos. Wifi included! Highly recommended!

Apley Farm Shop opened its doors to the public on Thursday 31st March 2011 and features, as well as…read morethe farm shop itself, a café and a kids' playbarn. We decided to visit today to check out all three. We had been fortunate enough to be invited to a special pre-opening event at the playbarn a couple of weeks earlier, so we already had an idea what kind of thing to expect. We were not disappointed! As farm shops go, Apley raises the bar and sets a new standard. Housed in beautifully converted original farm buildings it's airy, spacious and very well laid out. I was responsible for trying to keep a sixteen month old in check, so wasn't able to take a close look at much of the produce on sale, but it's generally what you would expect from a high class delicatessen/farm shop, including some more unusual fare, like venison chorizo. Produce is generally locally sourced, including beef and game directly from Apley estate itself. I don't do cafés, as I much prefer pubs, but this café is going to be an exception to that rule. Simple offerings, such as sandwiches, quiches, ploughmans' and so on, but the quality is exceptional. There's a kids' section on the menu, which steers clear of the deep fried stodge you find in far too many places. As you would expect, there's a tempting array of cakes and other sweet treats that all looked good. There's a range of red and white wines as well as the usual teas, coffees and some very nice soft drinks. I would like to see bottled ales available and noticed that they sell a range of local ones from Hobsons and Woods in the shop. A bottle of Town Crier would have slipped down nicely today. The playbarn is currently the final piece in the jigsaw, although I believe that they plan to open a business centre here too. My wife is the expert on playbarns, having been to most of the local ones, but I gather this one is a little different to the rest. Kids' birthday parties are confined to separate, private rooms, which I think is a great idea. The seating area is therefore made up of comfy leather sofas with coffee tables and café style chairs and tables, all for grown ups, with complimentary newspapers and magazines provided. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, ice cream and cakes are sold from the counter. Oh yes, the play section itself... well I enjoyed it, so it must be good! I'm pleased to see there's no ball pit, as I think these are just germ magnets. In summary, I hope nobody reads this review as we would like to keep the place a secret, thank you very much!

Excellent as usual. Can't fault the food. If you're in the area do give them a visit. First classread more

Lovely little hole in the wall place with quality food and friendly staff. Quaint and quality. Busy…read morelittle place.