Annie's Tea Room in Cherwell

Visited today after a lovely long walk .. ordered a cream tea for 2 ... arrived in a cardboard box scones were dry and hard tiny bit of jam & cream .. I’m wondering why they are still using takeaway cups & boxes for the food ? ? ? Way below average food & drinks ...

Having read the negative reviews on this site I was a bit reluctant to go to Annie's today, but I shouldn't have been! It was well set up to deal with Covid safety, we placed our order and sat outside to wait for it to come to the collection point. The one way system indoors was very clear and worked well. The coffee was hot and definitely not instant. The gazebo sheltered us from a brief shower. I still think the prices are too high but this was a special treat after the long lockdown. The cheese scones were as good as ever and the staff very helpful. The cafe was fairly quiet. I don't know if the service would have been as good if they were very busy.

I went to Annie’s yesterday to have lunch with a friend. There were plenty of tables available both undercover and in the sunshine.I chose an egg mayonnaise sandwich which was delicious but unfortunately the side salad was gritty and hadn’t been washed so was inedible. This is not the first time I have had this problem at Annie’s. Had the gent who was working not been chatting to another customer I would’ve let him know. It’s a shame because everything else was faultless but there’s no excuse for not washing the salad leaves, especially during the Covid pandemic.

Phoned with query about opening hours, recorded message asked leave your details and we will get back to you, we did this but they did not get back to us, as a result we have not paid them a visit and so cannot write a review, will give them one star for poor customer service

Lovely position near the canal. Very poor coffee, think it is instant maybe. Expensive food for what you get. A shame...could be so much better.

Clearly it’s an attractive place to stop, but the two of us found the coffee was warm and wet, but tasteless. Also we found the garden table we were at (they are not all the same) absurdly low; perhaps they came from a primary school.

Called today having been many many times over the years. Disappointed as firstly the cup of tea was so milky it was cold and secondly the two slices of different cake we had seemed like two day old (at least) cake. We have never been disappointed on previous visits Hopefully today was just an off for Annie

Only popular because of it’s location £8.75 for a coronation chicken sandwich, need I say more. Coffee cold

They refused to allow us to take away a bottle of water without giving all our details but allowed an English young man to take away food without signing in. When we raised this the male server and female manager became intimidating. This is the second time we have visited as we have friends stopping there. The first time when it was take away only we did not have to sign in but our food (a cold scone) took a very long time to arrive and our coffees were Americanos instead of cappuccinos and were served with minimal milk, without lids and after people who arrived after us.

What an awful experience we gave up and left.When we arrived we went to the tea rooms and followed the markings on the floor and checked in via the track and trace. There was a some other people being served and some others behind them. There was no signs on the door regarding number of people or what to do. While following the floor markings and the next in the line to be seen a man came and poked his head in the door with his mask below his nose. He rather poorly asked us to move so other people could be served making it sound like we where there not allowed to order. Once confirming what he meant we moved just outside the entrance. He walked away making the comment of “Covid is still around you know” when we have been fully following the rules and wearing are masks properly!Once we where being served we where told after ordering that the very limited menu there was no coronation chicken. We chose something differed. I ordered a BLT and they said they had no Mayo! Which I assume also meant they would have no Egg Mayo either! After making our choices we went to pay. The card machine froze and my payment wouldn’t go through. The lady was trying to fix the machine. She asked me to tap again and I pointed out the screen didn’t have the payment on. The rude man from the beginning decided to but in at this point and rudely asked me if I had another card (this wasn’t the issue) at this point even though prepping drinks and food his mask was under his chin. They asked if I could pay in cash by which point we where so fed up of their rude service that we said to forget the order and left.I would recommend you go into Kidlington to The butchers and get a freshly made baguette instead for a fraction of the price of their food and much better service.

Perfect bribery for making boys go for a lovely walk along the canal. Feels Covid secure. Needs bin outside.

I went there a few days ago with my mum and dad for a walk along the canal then we had the best ever lunch at annnies tea room out side and I felt very safe you order your food at the food hatch then you pay for it then your given a number on your bill then you go out side and white for your number to be called the;you group to the table and get your food a very safe way to work

Enjoyed another visit here. Lovely cake and a decent Latte. Fairly basic but enjoyable. Helpful staff.

We sat indoors and it was one of the dirtiest of places I’ve been in a long time. The chairs were filthy and the carpet was so worn it was barely there. It’s so old fashioned. The food was ok but very basic and over priced. It was busy, so obviously a money maker but this must purely be due to the location. Would never visit again.

We have been to Annie’s many times. Great teas and sandwiches and scones. Lovely outdoor area right next to the canal. Great for families. Relaxed and pretty.

Nice location but that’s all. Food is overpriced and not very nice quality. Sandwiches have very little filling the cream teas are very expensive scones are very dry and the jam is the cheapest money can buy. Basically is overpriced poor quality food. The woman serving should try cracking a smile once in a while.

Went there for bacon and sausage sandwiches. No better than a transport cafe and over £5 a sandwich. I really wouldn’t bother as living on past reputation and the canal dream. Very poor

We fancied a quick snack after an hour on the canal and wasnt aware of the tea room - great that the parking is free.I thought the prices were reasonable given the captive audience and the food was tasty. Due to Covid-19 service was outside only to a central area which was fine.Enjoyable.

It is a great location but the cream tea was £8 and the scones were a bit stale. Not really value for money

Lovely location to have a bite to eat however I did think one slice of bacon and 1 slice of lettuce on a BLT was a bit small for £5.75.

We love visiting Annie’s and it’s one of our favourite places to visit. It’s in a beautiful location on the Oxford Canal with stunning scenery. There are lots of local walks you can go from the area and is a perfect stop point to have a break and refresh before continuing on your way. There is also a car park here too. The staff are always smiling and welcoming. There is seating outside, along with an area to wash your hands. And toilets for customers too. My daughter loves the home made chocolate cake here, whilst myself and partner enjoy the sandwiches which are freshly made. If you are in the area this the place to go for tea and cake- or sandwiches in our case.

This used to be one of my favourite places to come. It was local, the food was outstanding and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately they have substantially increased there prices and some of the portions have got smaller. Still a lovely place to go but I just can't afford it.

this is a great little tea shop. friendly staff and great food. we have visited many times and always welcomed with a smile. thank you so much.

We spotted the menus after we had ordered, which consisted of a bacon sandwich x 2, cheese scone x 1 and tea for two. This cost just under £19, which we found expensive for the sandwich, was just a sandwich, with maybe 2 slices of bacon and nothing else. It said you would get 2 cups each out of a teapot, I would agree if they were just over half full.The 2 guys did try and make an effort to be friendly, but the lady who served us just gave us the impression she wasn't interested.Thinking the prices charged were for the location, and most definitely not value for money.Would we visit again, No.

Arrived at Thrupp before Christmas. Went this morning for the post holiday opening. Warm welcome and fireplace. Ordered the Full English Breakfast with poached eggs and Earl Grey tea. Was not disappointed. Served hot with plate to match. Enjoyed every mouthful. Looking forward to my return visit before I leave to conquer the River Thames. Much appreciated.

Called in for lunch and the Tea Room was pretty full, one small table for two available. Prompt service and the food didn't take long to arrive. My wife said the egg mayo "Cottager" sandwich was one of the best she'd ever tasted. My tuna "Boater" sandwich was a good size and vey tasty. Decaff coffee and decaff tea were both nice. Will visit again when we're next in the area.

Had breakfast in the tea room while staying in the area for the weekend. Not the cheapest for breakfast but it was nicely cooked and the staff are friendly

On their website it says you’ll always be greeted with a smile. I’ve been twice now and have never been greeted with a smile, only treated like an inconvenience. Food is average- absolutely nothing special. Pay £7 for a toastie, get no crisps or salad. Such a shame as lovely spot but wouldn’t recommend

We stopped here for lunch on our first day out on the Oxford Canal in a narrow boat. Sandwiches were ok, not remarkable. Most importantly, it was very conveniently located right at the lock.

We had cream team here and their scones were very fluffy and the cream and jam portions were generous and came with a promise of refills if we needed it. The earl grey tea was decent. The only downside was that the lady serving us had a little bit of an attitude but maybe she just had a bad day or a difficult customer before us.

OT DOG FRIENDLY IF YOUR DOG BARKS OCCASIONALLY OH THAT WHAT DOGS DO WHEN THEY SEE OTHER DOGS.Got kicked out as our dogs barked at the occasional other dog could see we were trying to stop them bark..... upsetting customers she said well another family in there when I apologised said it wasn't a problem must have been family with toddler they wanted to let run around unsupervised, we were spoiling there adult time!Any way much nicer places in and around and much cheaper they were stingy and we had to ask for a pot of water to water thick syrup coffee down, got a milk jug so tight Avoid if your dog talks like other dogs!

Dopo esser partito a piedi da Kinglinton ed aver percorso un piacevole sentiero attraverso il bosco sono arrivato in questa tea room che sembra uscita da una favola. Gente cordiale, posto incantato e the della casa ottimo così come gli scones.

Annie’s tea room is located in the most wonderful setting of the Oxford Canal and the café itself looks attractive and inviting.

Stopped for a cream tea after kayaking down the Oxford canal. The scones were light the cream was fabulous (for my taste there should have been more jam) and there was plenty of tea in the pot. Service was efficient and the selection of cakes and teas on offer made narrowing it down quite a dilemma.

This is such a lovely place to a have sandwich and a cup of tea with family or friends . If it’s a nice day you can go for walk along the canal. Prices can be a little bit more expensive, but I think the food more than makes up for it.

Dropped in for a pot of tea and some cake and an hours peace and quiet. Didn't disappoint. Beautiful location and friendly staff. Had a slice of the Lemon, elderflower and ginger cake which was amazing. Having looked at the photos I will definitely be back to try a breakfast and an afternoon tea. May well become a regular!

I know that small businesses have to survive... but £5.90 for a pot of tea for two seems excessive. It doesn't encourage a return visit.

Fabulous cream tea and door step sandwiches. Only shame was that on a really hot August day we weren't allowed to have a bottle of water with our cream tea instead of a pot of tea. Lovely location, easy to park for free and friendly staff.

Just visited Annies with my fsmily for breakfast. As always everything was lovely.

Today (12th of August) I visited Annie’s for a coffee and was appalled by the lazy attitude of the employees. All of the younger girls were stood on their phones, not paying attention to any of the customers awaiting attention. All except one girl (blonde hair, tied up) who seemed to be running the whole cafe by herself. She was constantly busy and barely stood still. Even the older workers remained loitering around the kitchen- not setting a good example. The food here is lovely and so are the drinks but the customer service is very poor. It’s such a shame to see one young girl work so hard whilst others couldn’t care less. Watching this made me feel uncomfortable and is definitely something that needs to be worked on in order for customers to enjoy the atmosphere here at Annie’s.

I called here on my way to a girls weekend in Oxford, beautiful setting right by the canal.

Lovely place, although bit over priced for Tea and Svones. Right by canal with nice view as long as it’s not raining

Went again to Annie’s and we weren’t disappointed. As usual the food was delicious. Staff are lovely. We were served by Jeanie ( think that’s her name). Lovely lady. We were stuck at thrupp because the bridge was broken. But I can’t think of a nicer place to be stranded.

A lovely place to eat in a beautiful village.

There is a good selection of indoor and outdoor tables and seating. Delicious cakes with drinks and larger meals for the bigger appetite. Good car-parking space and near the Oxford Canal for walks.

We popped into this tea room for a cuppa. It is in a stunning position, but I was shocked by the price of £2.95 for one cup of tea. £5.90 for a pot of tea for two! I thought I had misheard. Seems very expensive.

Very disappointing.Scones were dreadful,dry and didn’t seem fresh at all!Extremely overpriced for what it was.

Visited with a group of friends after a long walk for tea/coffee and cakes/scones. It was expensive and the scones were not great. However the service was very unwelcoming, said we were sitting outside, was told to wait for the tray and take myself which was not easy managing a tray with drinks and having to use one arm to open the door to get back out! No offer of assistance. We placed 3 orders all of which had the same poor, miserable service. A shame as it could be a lovely place to stop but wouldnt bother again.....

Cet endroit mérite une visite. Sur les bords de la Tamise, au confluent avec Ock River. Le temps s'est arrêté semble-t-il. La plupart des patisseries semblent etre "maison" . Le service est parfait.

Been here on many occasions,must say was very disappointed with the food ,

Our very average sandwiches came with a hefty price tag and we noticed the unwelcoming service. Could be so much better.

Cycled to tea room. It was right near canal, loads of outdoor seating, dog friendly water bowls for dogs. Served by Nicky and Alex, made us feel very welcome, excellent customer service, great personalities/sense of humour, nothing too much trouble. Definitely worth a visit.

Took my Mum as a treat for Lunch last week, lovely sunny day, place was busy - Staff unfriendly, no manners, we felt like an inconvenience. Very disappointing

I stopped with my family for a drink and ice cream. I waited for than 10 minutes for my coffee and when I went back into the tea room (I was outside) I jokingly said ‘you’ve forgotten my coffee???). The server had .. but no apology, no smiles. And I thought the coffee was overpriced - I don’t want a two-cup cafetière but just a cup of coffee. I think I will stick to ice cream next time.

Arrived at 1.15 for lunch after a long walk. Was told that they'd run out of food... Sunny Saturday in May. Third time this has happened since new owners took over. It'll be a picnic next time we come for a dog walk to Thrupp!

My wife and I decided to go to Annie's for breakfast on Sunday 5 May. We hadn't been for a while and as it was a lovely morning we sat at one of the tables under a tree in the yard. It was very busy with almost all tables occupied. We ordered breakfast and we expected quite a wait as it was so busy, the wait actually wasn't bad and the breakfasts when they arrived were fabulous. It was lovely sitting in the sunshine eating nice quality food cooked superbly. 10 out of 10 Annie's for the whole thing, nice friendly staff serving great food, we loved it.

I was SO looking forward to this ....rather sad

Two pounds more for a plate of (perfectly adequate) soup than you’d be charged in any pub or restaurant and then they have the gall to demand 50p extra for a bit of bread and butter. Very disappointing.

We had family staying over the Easter weekend, so decided to go to Annie's for breakfast. We arrived at opening time to a warm welcome. The Tea room was looking lovely with Easter decorations scattered around. The man on the till was patient and helpful as he took our order, as we were a bit high maintenance swapping this for that etc. Our drinks were ready by the time we finished and our breakfasts arrived soon afterwards. They were well cooked , beautifully presented and delicious. I ment to take a picture to post but by the time I thought of it everyone had tucked in and eaten half of it!

I have visited Annie’s a few times prior to this and absolutely loved it, on my last visit I noticed you can hire out the garden room, with my upcoming 30th birthday I decided to book.

I haven’t been to Annie’s for quite a while, it was one of my favourite places to walk the dogs and have tea and cake afterwards. I was really looking forward to going but I was disappointed at the extortionate prices Two teas cost just under £6 on its own , I know it’s nice tea but there was no way I was going to add another nearly £8.00 on two bits of cake either , Looking at the price of sandwiches 5.95-6.95 for their medium sliced bread they maybe are thinking they are now a niche business . I saw a Brie and bacon sandwich being delivered, cut into two , medium bread on a plate on its own £6.95 . Ploughman’s at 5p off £10 looked overpriced too .

Pot of tea for two and two slices of cake cost £13.20 which is pricey, but then the pieces of cake were tasty and a generous size. They were also happy to top up the tea pot so we could enjoy several cups of tea. A very popular venue near the canal and nice walking area. Usually plenty of room to park and sit outside, but when the weather is warm this can become crowded.

On a lovely warm spring day at 2:15 pm we decided to stop at Annie's. A worker stood by the counter at the front of the long queue and shouted out - there's no more hot food - I have to stop at some point......Well that sets the ambiance..... and then 15 mins later at the front of the queue we are told there are no more scones, only a few slices of cake, and the fresh one is straight out of the fridge and very cold. A dozen dirty tables with used plates etc adorned every free table.

I have visited this tearoom in the past and I have always been happy with the service. However, I won't be visiting again after my lunch there last Friday. I asked for a jacket potato and I was told curtly it was too early (we were there just after 11.30am). So I opted instead for a basic sandwich (the 'cottage' type, as opposed to the doorstop 'boater' which is obviously more expensive) and I asked if I could have coronation chicken as a filling. This wasn't on the menu but was offered as a filling for a jacket potato on the 'specials' board. Now the 'cottage' style sandwiches are in the £5-6 range on the menu, so I was expecting to pay something similar. I had a bottle of sparkling water to accompany the sandwich and that was it. I didn't think to check the total amount at the till when I paid by card. The sandwich arrived and it was average - just 4 very small triangles of bread and a bowl of coleslaw. When I got home I happened to check my bank statement and I found I had paid £10 for the lunch. When I called the tearoom to query the amount the woman I spoke to told me the sandwich was £8.25!!!!!!!! I don't expect to pay such a ridiculous amount for a bog standard sandwich, in a basic tearoom with very little table service (the staff offered no glass to go with my bottle of water, and you had to collect your own cutlery). I can see other recent reviews are not favourable. Such as shame as this used to be a little gem of a place. Hopefully the owners can make the necessary changes to bring back old custom.

Just visited Annie’s in Thrupp for scones, cream and jam. I was disappointed when they told me there were no scones left. However, ordered a sandwich and tea. Minutes later people were being served scones! I queried this and was told “we’ve just baked more”. If I was told that (rather than simply, we’ve run out) I would have waited.

Often go to Annie’s tea room after a nice walk along the canal. We were horrified to see that they are now charging 50p if you want to have a slice of bread with your soup. This is a new charge so I would ask Annie’s to reconsider.

Conscious that the tearoom (a favourite of ours) closes at 4pm in the winter, we planned our Saturday afternoon walk to arrive at the tea room at 3.30pm.........only to be disappointed by a sign saying 'we have stopped serving food for the day'.

A brief stop for coffee before a circular walk taking in the countryside and the canal on a warm and sunny January day. Their filter coffee is very nice and I am just sorry that we were being "healthy" and did not have any mid morning cake. Definitely worth a stop.

We had booked for Cream Tea; the table was laid but table cloth very crumpled/ not ironed, good selection of sandwiches,cake and scones but cakes were dry and scones appeared to be at least a day old. Tea was nice but not offered refills

Lovely little tea room after a long stroll along the canal or river, soft drinks and cakes and limited hot snacks

Popped in here for a coffee and cake after a dog walk along the canal/riverbank. Good coffee and great selection of cakes all of which looked yummy. Spoilt for choice so settled for Victoria sponge - not disappointed.

We often visit Annie's after a walk along the canal, the setting is lovely and the cream teas are amazing.

Visited today with my family for lunch . Very limited menu with a significant premium for “ door stop “ bread sandwiches against the normal ones . Bit stingy on the bacon . Good tea but could should do a range of coffee .

Lovely tea room and good value tea and coffee. Friendly service and a good varied menu choice. Great value for money.

I have stopped for a snack at Annie's tea room on several occasions. Often it has been when I have been rambling in the area but sometimes I have just gone out there with friends for a coffee or tea (nice cakes!). It is very popular particularly on sunny days when one can sit outside. There are numerous walks one can do in the immediate area including along the canal which is right by the tea room.

Visited with my grandma and we both had the cheese scones. They’d just come out the oven and were to die for. They were served with salad, loads of cheese and some chutney. Can not recommend them enough.

This is a lovely place to have lunch. It was recommended to me in the summer & I pop in regular now.

I love this little Gem of a place, we go here regularly as Its near to us for a dog walking.

Myself, my son and my grandparents visited the tea room today (25/10/18).

We arrived at the tea room at approx 13.50hrs, We then queued for 15 mins (due to the guys behind the counter being very slow and inefficient!) to be told that they stopped serving sandwiches at 14.00hrs and all that was available was tea scones and cake? Surely there should be some signs up outside the tea room or even on the large menu black board above the counter to make this clear? At least serve the customers whom were in the queue before 1400 hrs??

Friendly (child friendly too). The food was delicious and portions generous. Excellent home made cheese scones

Always a pleasure to visit. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Great location near the canal and walking paths. Reasonable prices.

We hired the private room and had a lovely family gathering. Thanks for all the yummy food and great service. The gluten free afternoon tea was amazing. Highly recommend.

Sat outside as it was such a lovely day; but we had to move inside when our food arrived as the bees pretty much wanted a bite of our food. Would be good for them to have a few citronella things to keep them away.

This cafe is exemplary. The tea is good (in a proper pot that doesn’t drip). The menu is simple but everything is done really well and priced fairly. In a sandwich good bread is essential. The bread here is super fresh and delicious. (Beware - boater sandwich is huge!) It’s always busy, which is a great sign in a cafe. The setting is also lovely. The cakes are all home made and delicious. Not fancy, not special, just simply done well.

Nice cup of tea also good food and cakes on offer and if dog is well behaved welcome to nice setting on the canal for a good walk

Annie’s Tea Room is tucked away down by the lock in Thrupp.

Stopped here for refreshments after a lovely walk along the canal and were very pleased to find it dog friendly. We only had a snack but that was good and the staff and overall feel of the cafe were great!! We enjoyed our visit.

A very warm welcome with a very tasty tea enjoyed by my friend and me, with our dogs too. A super lunch was enjoyed by my friend and me. Both occasions Staff were welcoming and efficient and our meals were first class. THANK YOU.

I had scrambled eggs on toast with salmon and a cup of coffee. The scrambled eggs could've been warmer however the meal was tasty and the cup of coffee was good. My friend had a full English breakfast and had no complaints (in fact, he enjoyed it very much). The tea room is very cozy, prices are reasonable and the surroundings are beautiful. I will certainly return as I didn't get to taste the cakes and they looked delicious.

My son and I visited for the first time today and were very impressed. A beautiful setting, lovely decor and artwork, very friendly staff (despite being very busy) and the best cream tea EVER! We struggled to finish it but were beaten.

Very lovely little cafe on the canal. Some fantastic cakes and teas available. Beautiful spot too. Definitely worth a visit !

We took a wonderful walk along the canal viewing the canal barges of all types and came across this little café with a courtyard. So tea and cake was the order of the day which was scrummy. They stopped serving meals at 3pm and may want to reconsider that for the high season going forward. The tea is loose leaf served in a kind off tea bag, we asked for an extra bag as it was too weak for us.

Lots of walkers, boaters, and visitors via the road and the canal. Quite stuffy and noisy inside, so sit out if you can. Good tea, good coffee.

Lunch visit this time. Excellent selection of sandwiches and lunches. Friendly efficient staff, located neat the canal at Thrupp

This was a delightful end to a busy working day.

We have been coming here for years, summer and winter and it is always brilliant. Fresh tasty food, friendly service and pleasant surroundings. I have never felt the need to post a review before because the star ratings speak for themselves. Today was different though and I just felt I had to say something in response to the above review.

Went to this cafe today as it had been recommended. Service slow but friendly enough. Took my little boy to the toilet and came back to find someone had stolen half of the food off my plate. Not cleared it away, as a waitress might, but taken two of the four sandwiches! Told the waiting staff and they could not have cared less. We left. Very disappointed and won’t be going back.

Lovely little spot by the canal serving real fresh food and drinks, sitting inside or out it’s a real treat.

We arrived at 11:45 on Sunday 8/7/18 but we were advised the cafe was only serving toast and cake to eat. So we sat down to our cake and tea. Then we saw sandwiches being served to other customers.