Archie's Independent Coffee House in East Lindsey

Cannot comment on the food but the staff need a good lesson in customer service. Popped in for something to eat only to be ignored for a good 5 minutes before we were even acknowledged. Not a great first impression.

Once you try their coffee you'll totally understand why they are a very popular coffee shop, the coffee itself is excellent, the staff are very happy to help with anything they can, the food looks gorgeous (unfortunately we didn't have any, but other people said theirs was excellent), And they had oat milk for my coffee - I'm dairy and soya intolerant, almost nowhere has oat milk so I was really pleased when they offered it straight away, I normally have to have my coffee black.And even better than the oat milk, they are a dog friendly coffee shop throughout so we could take our dog out to the back to enjoy our coffees.Really well done guys, and thank you so much.

Staff served us without wearing a mask or face shield. Coffee weak, and the milk Jug grubby and chopped. The avocado and courgette cake tasted the same as the carrot cake and that was rotten also. Hmmm why did I choose here?

Waitress didn't wear mask when serving the food and drinks, which was very disappointing considering I thought it was now the law.. The other lady working there did wear a scarf around her face when she came out of the kitchen. Coffee was very nice, and cake was good.

We called about 1.30pm on a wet bank holiday Saturday and got the last table - about 5/6 in all.We enjoyed our clotted cream scone and piece of cake along with a very nice cappuccino and latte. I have to say the cooked meals looked very appetising. I thought the decor was a bit drab and gloomy but my partner liked it. There is a large decent toilet. I had no problem at all with their social distancing measures.For some reason there seems to be a shortage of cafes in Woodhall Spa but this is certainly worth a visit.

Lovely dog friendly little cafe. The cappuccino cake was amazing and they make a great cup of tea. Helpful and polite ladies that work there. It’s an excellent from me.

We recently visited here and it was ok. Can’t say it was the best as there didn’t seem to be much in place re Social Distancing etc and direction from the staff and then cleaning after people had left tables.Food was good but slightly on the pricey side as well. Unfortunately Archies was just lacking something given the prices they charge.

Visited for breakfast, first time in Archies. Staff were great, welcoming and friendly. Food was really good and scrambled eggs were excellent. They even went out to the shop to buy marmite when I asked for it. Great place, great food and great people. We visit the area a couple of times a year and Archies will definitely be a way-point.

Good social distancing arrangements. Crumpets couldn't be cut with the knife they gave me. Coffee week and disappointing. A waste of money.

I have often popped into this cafe for a coffee but this time I had a full English breakfast and I don't think I will bother again. Apart from the 2 fried eggs, everything else was over-cooked. The bacon was tough as it was overdone and the sausages were similar. all this after a 20 minute wait! It was also the dearest full breakfast I have paid for in memory.

Popped in for a light lunch ( bacon sandwich) at 1.20 today Monday. Only to be told the kitchen was closed because of lack of customers! We took our custom next door. The bacon bap next door at Janets was much better than any we have had at Archies. We shall continue to avoid Archies. Don’t think it has long for this world anyway.

We all enjoyed our breakfast here ,hot tasty, lovely ingredients,very friendly staff and service...highly recommend

Excellent little cafe. We have visited on 3 occasions now after reading a review on Lincolnshire Live, ideal after a walk through the woods with the dog.Breakfast or sandwiches all cooked to order, good quality produce used. Looking forward to Summer visits and sitting outside.

Great coffee great milkshakes. All allergies catered for. Friendly staff and lovely food great service. Highly recommend

Had a lovely lunch and lattes here. Staff are very friendly . Food was Lush and reasonably priced. Our dog was welcome too.

Called in here for tea and sandwiches and were not dissappointed. Very generous portions. Would call again.

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast here, warm and welcoming with great food and drinks. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

called in for a takeaway coffee - flat white £2.60 for regular size. I normally have decaff but it comes with an extra 50 pence price tag - who wants to pay £3.10 pence for a takeaway. There are many coffee shops in this town which offer better value also a smile would have been appreciated. Only stood in the establishment for a few minutes but came out smelling like a full english breakfast had been cooked on my clothing

Archie’s is our regular coffee and cake stop off during our ride, great coffee and cakes. We particularly like being able to get in the back via the woods path as the back area is great for leaning the bikes up. Not had a full breakfast yet but they alway look delicious, seen a few comments ref pricing but we alway find Archie’s great value.

£2.50 for a can of Pepsi! I know it is a bank holiday Monday, but that is just obscene! The Ritz it ain't!

Greasy food served on a chipped plate! Sausage was awful tasting and slightly burnt, bacon, eggs and mushrooms were so greasy they were inedible. As we left we saw the chef pouring oil on the hot plate where the food was being cooked. Latte was decent but served in a chipped cup!

Visited here on a busy Saturday morning. A lovely simple breakfast. The Lincolnshire sausages are awesome! We visit here most times we are in the area & I’ve always been impressed. Service has always been perfect, and I’ve felt very welcome. Prices are very good value for money. Dogs are also allowed.

This was my go to place, whenever we where in Woodhall spa, with family or friends. With the lovely seating out the back, where you can go for a walk in the woods afterwards.

Visit here when in Woodhall and always nice atmosphere and more importantly good Coffee. Outdoor seating also which is nice and Newspapers and book to read.

Lots of places to choose in Woodhal Spa..but this looked inviting for a quick coffee. Service quick and efficient Tea and Coffe hit the spot and prices very competitive

Pleasant visit where we enjoyed drinks outside in the sun. The lady who served us was very friendly and polite. Which is surprising after reading other reviews. We’ll definitely call in again. The toilet could do with a bit of a refurb.

Enjoyed a lovely latte and light lunch. Well worth a visit. Dogs welcome. Ladies serving were very pleasant.

After a wonderful weekend in Woodhall Spa for my birthday, this morning my Mum, husband and I went to Archies for the first time and had a fabulous breakfast. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, it was cooked beautifully and the lovely waitress who served us was really friendly and efficient.

We enjoyed an Americano and an espresso whilst sitting outside and watching the world go by. The coffees were full flavoured and served by a very pleasant and friendly female member of staff.

I realise it’s a strong claim. But i’m sticking by it. They make the best BLT Sandwich I’ve ever eaten. The staff are all very friendly and polite, and the service is also a pleasure. Since discovering the BLT I’ve also branched out into a Club Sandwich which I can also highly recommend. To boot; the coffee is always spot on and freshly ground Direct Trade, skipping the middleman and giving the coffee sellers the best deal. If you’re in it for the long run the cakes are all home made and tasty and there’s plenty of choice. No matter if it’s a coffee and a natter, or a family lunch. Archie’s is a warm friendly atmosphere and fantastic. Highly recommended.

Small, cosy little cafe, with a couple of tables on the pavement outside and a little garden area out back. Ideal for a morning caffeine 'fix', and easy to be tempted by the treats on offer. And the coffee is excellent!

Lovely cafe - welcoming & friendly. We both had coffees and buttered fruit teacakes - just what we needed to fill the gap!!! Well worth the visit!!!

Just had a lovely brunch here. Good quality ingredients & well cooked. Plenty of food & good value for money.

The son of one of the waitresses had to be moved from a table to allow us to sit down. Service was reluctant. Orders arrived separately and my husband sent his uncooked sausages back. With no edible food for him we left never to return.

This is a great little café which is completely dog friendly.

Friendly staff, order at the counter (no table service) Drinks and food came quickly after ordering. The food seemed to be locally sourced and was very tasty (Archies Breakfast) Prices were slightly steep for what your buying but all in all good quality food.

Both tried the 'Archies' breakfast and a couple of lattes. The breakfast was first class, obviously good quality ingredients and freshly cooked to a high standard. It was definitely one of the tastiest breakfasts we have had and we have tried many !! All over the country.

Dropped by for lunch today, BLT sandwich and Tuna & Cheese Panini were very good but the Americano and the Flat White Coffee were just ok, as they seemed a little on the weak side.

Called in today to be greeted by “you do know we close in 5 minutes?” I advised the female member of staff that I just wanted 2 milkshakes & 1 smoothie, all takeaway.

Visited with a large group of cyclists. An appalling attitude of staff from a very stressed chef having prepare sandwiches for about 8 cyclists to the counter staff of "well go next door if you don't like the menu"!!! Really! when all that was wanted was an egg on toast. When we suggested the breakfast choices were a little overly meaty (being vegetarian) - again this was met with "go next door" (another cafe establishment!).

I always come here just for the mocha, and in summer they can do an iced version! The menu seems limited, especially as I'm gluten free, so I've never actually eaten there. Lovely garden area for catching rays, plus doggos are welcome.

This place has a sort of shabby-chic feel to it. I always feel like i'm being a bit cool going here and the coffee and Lincolnshire Plum Loaf is always a treat. Never been disappointed.

Visited this establishment for breakfast with friends. The cafe itself seems like a lovely place. Nice outdoor area and pet friendly. Service a little slow and drinks overpriced. Food was nice though. Probably wouldn't visit again

The coffee here is very good not bitter like some which are over roasted. Nice food and friendly staff. Looks a bit dark from the outside but inside is good and comfortable. Dogs are allowed inside.

Saw this place and noticed it above all of the others. Their rear tea garden is stunning and deserves a mention. Just got straight through and to the rear of the cafe. Cakes are very good, coffee is very good but apparently the tea was quite disappointing. Very nice place to just take some time out away from the real World.

Waited more than 25 minutes for a latte, would have left if I hadn't had paid. Awful service. No biscuit with the latte when arrived either and no apology or warning for the long delay

We were pleased to find a dog friendly cafe for breakfast, when we visited Woodhall Spa for a mini break. but unfortunately we were very disappointed as the outside area was not very inviting so we decided to sit inside. The breakfast was OK nothing to write home about, and the staff seemed like they didn't really want to be there. Hence to say we didn't return during our stay.

I always try and leave positive reviews for places I have visited and usually this is not a problem. I have visited Archie's plenty of times since it opened in Woodhall spa and have always enjoyed the food and the experience. Until today, when we popped in for a light lunch and a drink. It was not to busy but the tables were dirty, we asked for ours to be cleaned and the waitress sprayed and wiped a tiny section, leaving sticky messes all around the edge. We ordered plum bread and cheese which was always a choice, but today consisted of a couple of thin slices of bread and cheap tasteless slices of cheese. Tea came as a pot of hot water with the t bag separate in a slightly grubby cup.

Went for coffee but ended up having a Bacon Sandwich - John & a toasted teacake - Jackie. They were really tasty and the ladies were very friendly

Contemporary coffee house/cafe had a nice feel to it and particularly busy a very good sign just before 12 on a Friday. My wife and I visited today for a light lunch with our German shepherd dog after a pleasant stroll round lovely Woodhall Spa and the woods behind the cafe adjacent to the Kinema in the Woods. Great service . Made feel welcome. Very accommodating of our dog.

Often visit this cafe when in Woodhall Spa and always get a good welcome. On a cold dreary day it provided warmth, a cheery smile and fabulous cake. The menu isn't extensive and the premises are quite small so often tables are at a premium but I'd recommend.

Lovely independent coffee shop. Called in after a walk and we had a latte and expresso. Quick, friendly service, even though busy and great coffee. Need I say more?

I came into Lincolnshire for just a day and Archie's coffee house was recommended to me. Great coffee from around the world and really friendly staff

Went for a drive to Woodhall spa on a Sunday afternoon and after having a wander round, decided to pop in for a pumpkin spiced latte which was being advertised on a blackboard outside. This was lovely and it went well with my fruit scone, hubby had some chocolate orange cake. Pleasant and friendly service.

Didn't realise this was so low on the list until I got home to review. For what we wanted this fit the bill well, a good pot of tea and a good Americano coffee with one bacon and one sausage sandwich served with a smile. Dogs were welcome but were well behaved and didn't bother us at all. Will visit again.

Tries too hard to be a posh coffee shop. The coffee is OK, but the food is borderline inedible. The staff are polite

Arrived in Woodhall Spa and had a wander round the small town. A drink was needed and we saw this place and decided to call in. Very wise move.....very friendly, cosy and good service. Drink was perfect..... The food looked great as well.

We were looking for somewhere to eat on Sunday afternoon and walked in about 2.10. We stood looking at the menu while other customers were being served. We asked if we could have a chicken sandwich but we were told that you had sold out, so we looked at the menu again and decided on BLT and I asked what kind of lettuce it was (I hate iceberg) which the young lady told me. We were then told that you weren't serving hot food!? As I'm on a limited diet, cheese or tuna wasn't really a suitable option. What I can't understand is why can't you have a sign up, you have all these wonderful signs up displaying all these sandwiches and wraps so why don't you put a sign up or why couldn't someone have said something earlier. And why did you decide to stop after taking the 2 previous customer orders, who we were stood waiting behind. Also there was food still being cooked, so the excuse that the grill had been turned off was a little poor. And why when you're a cafe do you decide to stop serving hot food on a busy Sunday afternoon afternoon?? We took our business elsewhere.

We called in for breakfast, my partner had a full english which he enjoyed however they refused to make scrambled eggs and beans for me and as there was no other veggie options I had to make do with crumpets. The peppermint tea had a strange taste but I was given a pot of boiling water and used my own teabag instead. Service a bit slow.

Not a bad place for tea or coffee, but I was disappointed in the fruit scone and wished I had asked for it to be warmed, as it was dry and cold. The only jam available was called strawberry but it bore no resemblence to strawberry jam, more like clear sweet jelly in a little plastic container. The clotted cream was a very small portion. If the jam had been decent quality then a bit of dryness in the scone wouldn't have mattered. I wished I had had cake instead. The tea was very good, however.

Metimos en pasando por el desayuno. Poco caro y lento para conseguir comida que habíamos terminado nuestras bebidas antes del desayuno llegó desayuné archies. 2 de cada poco seco. Podría haber hecho con frijoles

Vino a Archie's a desayunar por tercera vez después de tener experiencias variadas, pero, sin embargo, anteriormente mejor ingredientes que otros lugares en spa woodhall.

Precioso paseo alrededor de Woodhall Spa y paramos para un café ☕ ️. . Cappuccino es divina. x dentro y fuera de opciones de servicio rápido ⭐ ️

Visited Sunday on a day out. Lovely Latte and buttered scone.Sat outside and service was lovely and quick even though shop quite busy.Will definitely be returning.

Perfect for a drink and a snack after walking the dog in the woods. Your pup is just as welcome as you are. What's not to love?

Stopped off here for a coffee whilst visiting Woodhall Spa. Nice relaxing atmosphere and comfortable seating in and outside. Was disappointing to see no menus only chalk board . Staff polite and nice pit stop.

Called in for coffees today. Couple of people visiting with dogs. Staff pleasant and polite. Good quality coffee

Stopped for a quick coffee after a walk round with our two dogs made very welcome nice coffee and good service

We came in this morning for a coffee and some breakfast to be greeted by an extremely rude lady behind the counter who had no patience and was not willing to be helpful in the slightest, not one member of staff smiled and all looked miserable like they couldn't be bothered to be there !! We had two of the Archie breakfasts (hard yolk fried egg, flash fried bacon - no beans) yuk all in all a dry breakfast !! A coffee and orange juice it came to around £18 !!! Extortionate amount of money for what I would class as a poor breakfast !! Outside area is unkept & The tables outside are wobbly...our coffee spilt every time we moved. Very disappointed in our experience as woodhall spa is such a lovely area...

I have been visiting this cafe regularly for some years. Last March my partner of 7 years passed away and about roughly 3 months ago I met a lovely man and we are very happy together. We have been visiting this cafe together about once a week. The last time we visited it together was this week the place was totally empty apart from two very bored looking staff. We had our coffee which for once was hot instead of cold . My partner went back off to work I had a few more bits to do and decided to pop back in for half an hour and a cappuccino. On entering the cafe the female member of staff asked me if she could have a word with me outside, this seemed very odd but I went outside with her. She theneeds informed me that my PDA with my partner were not acceptable . Apparently they had received two complaints of which when asked when I could not be told this she seemed not to know. So it is now obvious that putting your arm round someone or holding there hand is a crime if you are in this establishment. I was told a quick peck is acceptable if we really have too. This place is a total joke and my partner and I will never use this place again, it is run by judgmental people who are rude and serve all but cold coffee avoid if going as a couple unless you sit one either end of the cafe and shout to each other !!!!!

I have visited Archie's a number of times and used to find it ok. On my last two visits though, both this year, I have been amazed at how rude the woman behind the counter is! The first time I assumed she was having an off day - on that occasion she was very unhappy with me for not having the correct change and she made a big thing about it. On my most recent visit she was so rude to me and my friends that we actually asked if she would prefer us to go somewhere else (I wish we had now). She clearly didn't want non locals in her cafe as she was incredibly rude to us but sickly sweet with some locals who came in afterwards. Definitely will not be giving her a third chance as there are plenty of other places to go for a drink and cake in the local area.

We called here at lunchtime with a view to having homemade cake but the cakes on the counter appeared to be commercially produced so we opted for bacon sandwiches. we imagined that they would be served in a roll/bap but instead they came in thin sliced supermarket white bread. They were reasonably priced so there might be scope to source some decent bread and charge a bit more?Everyone in Woodhall Spa seems to have a dog and we enjoyed patting some of them.

Great interior and a gorgeous little courtyard leading to the woods out the back. Dog friendly meaning you are not sat out in the cold after a walk! Coffee is good and the freshly prepared food is lovely. Very reasonably priced

Popped in on a sunny Sunday afternoon, in need of a break. I had a lovely latte and my husband had a tea. Both drinks were as expected. We sat outside, there were several dogs, so avoid if you are not a dog lover.

Very nice place - good service and the coffee had a pleasing and distinctive flavour, which sets it apart from some of the coffee shop chains.Cakes were good too but if I were being critical, I'd say they're perhaps charging a little more than they should. Otherwise very good.

No cafe would dream of running out of cows milk, why are soya milk users treated differently?They had 'just enough soya milk for an americano' - I wanted a latte so we left. Oh dear.

Went here with my wife, 2 year old and 8 month old. They were very accommodating for small children and also allowed dogs (not sure I agree with that though). The menu is quite basic but the food tasted nice. Presentation was basic but wasn't expecting anything flash. Overall a good experience.

Popped in for a late breakfast, ordered bacon sarnie, crumpets, tea and coffee. Very quiet only another table occupied. Took quite a while for food to arrive, crumpets slightly underdone but ok,bacon sarnie ok. Coffee nice and strong, tea ok. A lady came in who was an obvious local and got her order within a few minutes.Nothing special but ok, would have liked more vegetarian options other than toast or crumpets for breakfast, no offer of eggs on toast and all the sandwiches had bacon in except one option. We would have spent more if there were vegetarian options.It was ok, not sure I would return.

Having just moved back to the U.K. after 22 years in Australia, a place where great espresso coffees abound, I've struggled to find good espresso or latté anywhere in Lincolnshire... or anywhere else I've travelled thus far in the U.K. However, purely by chance as we were exploring bits of Lincolnshire, we rolled into Woodhall Spa and on spec picked out Archie's. What a find. Our first 9.5 out of 10 latté in months! Turns out there's an Australian connection. The owners' son lived in Melbourne for a year and presumably as a barista. He brought his love of good coffee home and spread the skills to his parents. His mother brewed us a winner.While Archie's is about 25 miles from our home, we'll likely be finding relatively frequent excuses to return! BTW... the lemon drizzle cake was pretty damn good too.

Stopped for light lunch, on a Monday and the place was nearly empty. Perfunctory service with no smile. The Lincoln plum bread was ok, the BLT definitely not so great with poor supermarket bread, iceberg lettuce, thick cut unripe/green tomatoes and poor quality tasteless bacon. The decor is tatty. By the time we left, the cafe had half filled including four dogs in a place which is not so big and I needed to step over 2 dogs to get to the not so clean toilet. Perhaps we picked a bad day, but certainly cannot recommend (unless you're a dog owner).

I opted for the homemade soup which was tasty whilst my partner had coffee and cake which was also very nice. The cakes all looked homemade.

Excellent coffee, good service the cakes looked excellent but we did not try them today .Definitely will go back.

I have never in my life been to a place to eat to be told you can't have one bill for food, everyone needs to pay separately. Apparently they don't have a process for that! Mind you they didn't have baked beans either to go with the breakfast, or tinned tomatoes! Choice of toast was thin, brown and cold. Eggs, yes they have eggs but you can only have them fried, not poached and don't you dare ask for scrambled! Really makes you wonder how on earth some places stay in business.

Tasty food and lovely Lattee, comfortable place to have a snack. Good variety of items available and vegetarians well catered for

We had a nice walk around this lovely town and thought we would stop at this place for a quick refreshment, we ordered Coffee, Tea and a couple of cakes, which we paid for and sat down! Anyway two families came in about 5 mins later and we actually moved seats to give them room. So after about 10 mins they got their drinks and we were still sitting there waiting, it was busy and they seemed understaffed but not an excuse. We got up , got our money back and left! Not a place I would go to again and not a place I would recommend which is unusual for me as I am not difficult to please!

Had a great coffee and cup of tea and the cakes were scrummy, have recommended Archies to family and friends.

Place needs a good clean and lick of paint. Staff although they may be busy need some customer service training. Service was slow. Coffee was great however was let down by the atmosphere.

A great place for coffee and a chat. Wonderful cakes too. A bit tempting but "something that you fancy does you good!"Great to meet friends for a quick coffee or for a meal.Well worth a visit.

I can only assume Archies has been taken over since the last time I went in. Note to the unpleasant man behind the counter, if you describe a plate of food as one thing do not serve something completely different and think that is ok..... Quite clearly customer satisfaction is not high on his list of priorites as his attitude was very dismissive bordering on rude when I queried that I'd even been given the right order as it bore no resemblance to what I had ordered!! Thankfully, as a resident of Woodhall there are plenty of other lovely places that have fabulous customer service that I like to go to and will quite happily give Archies a miss!!

Had our dog with us and thought on a freezing morning great we can go inside somewhere warm. Hot chocolate was nice. But place was freezing due the door was open despite it being about 3C outside. But the worst thing was there was dog hair all over the furniture where dogs have been allowed to sit in chairs. It didn't look like that they had been hoovered for some time. Sausage sandwich was cold too.

This place looks ok from the outside but once inside, it's more like a vetinary waiting room!! Dog's everywhere!! Shaking themselves, sniffing around you, whining etc. I wonder how people would feel if I brought along my car and plonked it on the table? Staff pet the dogs then carry on without washing their hands. Gross! Massive hygiene issues! Avoid!

Looked like just my cup of tea (or more like coffee) from the outside. Independent and caught my eye. Sadly what also caught my eye was the cobwebs and general untidiness of the place. Also the glib signs to 'not fair trade'. I rather like fair trade, I'm sure those that are unfairly treated during coffee production like it too. My tuna and cheese panini was 'rustic'. Cheese sliced in heavy chunks that couldn't melt if it were on the press all day. Has the makings of a nice place but needs some attention to detail.

Lovely little coffee shop, good range of drinks and snacks.Good service, good value for money. Very nice interior environment.

Good place for lunch or just a drink. Good amount of seating inside and out. The menu gives a good selection and the staff are efficient. Worth a try.

Called for a coffee whilst passing through. Decent coffee,place unclean cobwebs hanging from display unit. Seats filthy,tables tacky. Needless to say if in the area will not be calling in again.

Lovely little coffee house, drinks and staff are lovely and the food here is really nice. Prices are a bit expensive, but worth it

Stopped at Archie's with my mum today for a nice afternoon drink and cake.The service was excellent; all staff were happy to chat and were very accommodating to all of our needs. We sat out the back which was a lovely shaded paradise overlooking the woods. I had the hot chocolate, which was delicious although small in size (the mini marshmallows on the side were a lovely touch), along with a slice of Rocky Road, which again was lovely but quite small. My mum had a pot of tea (very nice and the little jug of milk was wonderfully presented) along with a scone (lovely and large with butter and jam although poor quality jam in plastic pots could certainly be improved). The prices was very reasonable at just over £8 for the lot! Woodhall Spa has a lot of competition in terms of tea rooms and coffee shops but once I've tried all the others I will no doubt be returning!

Sadly, we were not impressed with the coffee we ordered & I certainly felt that I was overcharged for two small cups of coffee at £5.40, I will certainly not be using this cafe again.

Love visiting Archies, lovely ambience, very Lincolnshire, superb coffee and snacks/ meals. Particularly love the toasted plum loaf with Lincolnshire Poacher cheese.

great coffee, lovely serving ladies, doggies welcome, patio at back, street cafe on front, comfy seating inside . . . just a great venue