Ayscoughfee Cafe in South Holland

Just had the most amazing afternoon lunch in the gardens. The ginger glazed pork sandwich was just amazing. Thought it was slight dear but after tasting the food, now thinking value for money.

This is a hidden gem, wonderful little place with excellent food and friendly staff, will definitely be visiting this place again.

Amazing as always… the love and effort shines through in every dish. My wife and I today had Satay salad & chilli chicken wings. Both tasted delicious and was freshly made, the skinny fries didn’t last long .We are so lucky in Spalding to have such a gem, run by an amazing team.Thankyou folks, keep it upRich

Love this place, the food is amazing, the owners are friendly and this is what Spalding needs more off, inspiration and different standards, this business will go from strength to strength, Fresh local produce

Gem of a find, we had a day off and came to Spaulding for a bit of shopping looked on TA and decided to come here and pleased we did polite service and a fantastic full English and vegetarian BF fantastic very very enjoyable weather was good so sat out in the gardens nice a peaceful, your doing a great job keep it up 100% recommend

We have over the years attended ayscoughfee café going back to the days when it was run by Dawn and Andrew who ran it beautifully and provided you with great food, service and customer service. They left and the café was kind of in the wilderness for several years until the current young ladies took over. From what was an excellent café with earlier owners it has been transformed into a wonderful eatery that has transcended the label of . The service is excellent, the setup is way better than it has ever been before with a lovely covered outside setting and the food is wonderful. This place is so much more than a café and is well worth a visit for the whole experience. The food, the cakes and everything else. A great place to go for great food. Highly recommendedIan and Viv

We ordered an Afternoon Tea to take away for my Dad’s 90th Birthday. It was presented in a large box for easy transportation and tied up with a pretty ribbon. The food was stunning and delicious. It was all homemade and to the highest standard. It made my Dad’s birthday really special and we can’t thank you enough.

We ate lunch here today and it was amazing. I ordered the ploughman’s sandwich and my daughters the home made focaccia which was cooked to perfection and tasted lovely. The staff are very courteous and extremely helpful. This is a lovely cafe in a beautiful park and well worth a visit.

Ordered the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea. Everything was homemade and to an excellent standard. These guy are fantastic in what they do all the food tasted amazing and my mum throughly enjoyed the day every detail was perfect even the hand written note to say Happy Mother’s Day. I would totally recommend

The staff here at the café have done an amazing job at making sure food is ordered and collected safely. Since they have taken over the café the food has improved in leaps and bounds. Spalding is a better place for both the café and the beautiful public gardens. Thanks for keeping people sane during the lockdowns.

We have had breakfast eat in and take away, and takeaway lunch, various cake, they remembered what we drink too, you don’t find that service everywhere. Can’t fault we should all support places like this to show case proper food. Great little place and friendly people.

Given the relatively limited facilities at this venue, the quality and variety of the food on offer is far beyond what you would expect. Portions are generous, and the presentation is excellent. We had ham salad (enormous), Roasted vegetable foccacia (tasty!) and salt n pepper squid salad (mouthwateringly tender squid). Oh and the twice-cooked chips are simply historic. A good basic menu and always plenty of specials. The coffee is as good a it gets. Book ahead if you don't wish to be disappointed.

I have been here a number of times, one time included the farmers picnic sharer platter. This was excellent value for money and all of the food which was included tasted amazing. I have also been for breakfast several times, firstly the hot chocolates here are out of this world whipped cream and a flake on top!! Breakfast is cooked fresh to each order which yes does take a little longer but I much prefer hot food and still crispy toast compared to those breakfasts that you just seem to accept for being cold in Wetherspoons. Home made baked beans a lovely flavour and a nice little touch. I haven’t tried the famous focaccia sandwich however what I can say is I have seen them and wow. Be prepared to have lunch and dinner. I have recommended this place to several people and I shall definitely be returning.

We love coming here. The service is always good and there's always a great selection of delicious cakes to choose from as well as light meals.We came her with the family, some of whom are notoriously fussy, but nothing is too much trouble. The staff here are happy to try and accommodate your needs.We will return!!

Both me and my wife had heard good things about this cafe, upon arrival the cafe was spotlessly clean and well layed out considering the current Covid situation... The breakfast was fantastic, ingredients were of high quality and also very well cook, this won't be our last visit!!

Family of 3 from Leicester. Table was reserved and food and drinks did not disappoint. Breakfast was great and cooked well. Hospitality at its best. Run by two very young polite ladies using local produce. Great way to start a Day Trip at Spalding. If we lived locally would be a regular place to eat. Setting is wonderful too!

Amazing food just as other reviews have said, it didn’t disappoint. Basis 70’s building with a very warm welcome. We have a fabulous table outside in the historic grounds.Loved the cafe so much we stayed for on for the cakes.Thank you Courtney for being so attentive, we will be coming back very soon.

Beautiful settings, great staff, although very busy didn’t have to wait long at all, delicious food. Really set up well with the social distancing. Glad we stopped off here for food here on are way back south and not a service station All the dishes looked amazing as they came out and my rump steak,eggs and sautéed potatoes was amazing, came out just as I asked

Recommended to me and now you. Brilliant cafe. Short menu, everything excellently executed. Perfect.

Calamari salad and tea really nice everything nice and freshly prepared with a nice dressing what more could you like

Now I don't normally do reviews, but I had to today. Nestled in the grounds of a park in spalding is an astonishing little cafe. Service from the happy, smiling ladies is fabulous, the coffee is some of the best I've ever had, but..... the food, oh the food, its fantastic, beautiful, gorgeous. All sourced from the local area. They make everything themselves, even baked beans, and chips, and even the CRISPS!!! The house baked focaccias are amazing, filled with original & inventive flavours. The menu & the specials board was a joy to read, was I really in rural Lincolnshire? i just couldn't decide & I wished I lived nearer, I'm jealous of the people that do live near. Why aren't more places doing this. You may wait for your food when they're busy, but who cares when the food is this good. Thank you ayscoughfee cafe, you've restored my faith in British cuisine & we will be back very very soon.

Amazing little cafe, every dish is amazing and the love and passion put into it shines through. From homemade Salt Beef and scotch eggs to ‘just’ a chicken salad, all of them taste fabulous! We’ll be back again & again!

We were served fresh warm scones with cream and jam, well presented in take away boxes (as requested) to enjoy whilst wondering the gardens. Just delicious. So good to have a cafe locally celebrating all the produce from the area too. Can’t wait to try more form the menu. Great coffee too!

We booked lunch and it was a revelation. We'd previously assumed this to be the average cafe. It just isn't. The restaurant serves all kinds of food with its signature Focaccia, and what food it is; imaginative and delicious. I had the tikka chicken with bhaji in turmeric and lime Focaccia. Perfect in every way (well, maybe an Indian chutney would have been a bonus).In such difficult circumstances to serve up such charm and food is a real achievement. It's half an hour's drive each way for us but we'll be heading back asap

I visited the cafe on the Saturday as the first day since they were able to reopen after the issues we have all faced.I'd never eaten there, but had been there for a coffee. I had the focaccia will chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, plus their homemade crisps.When it came out it was something rather special. On a wooden board with really thick but very light and soft focaccia bread (they make it inhouse), and it was seasoned so well.The homemade crisps are lattice and they actually make them on the premises (I asked). Even the salad was really good, as it was with a nice dressing.I had a black coffee with it, which again was really good.You could go to a relatively faceless place for a quick sandwich. Ayscoughfee Cafe is something special. The girls there are so friendly and helpful. Very upbeat, but not in an annoying way! hehe.They want to do well, and they want you to enjoy your time with them. They had all safety precautions down perfectly, with cleaning gear by the front door, signs, spacing and so on. The bathroom facilities are open during the day, on site, so no issues there.I'm going to try the Homepage Chunky Chips next time, as I saw those and they lokk great.

This cafe has been transformed into a wonderful place. The food and service is amazing! It's a routine for me and my mum most weekends to have a coffee and a cheeky full English!

Pukka lunch out with the dogs today - all freshly prepared I had the chicken avocado and olive salad my daughter had the Lincolnshire poacher cheese and balsamic red onion relish with fresh chunky chips and brilliant value for money plenty of outside seating and dog friendly. The welcome was warm and friendly and great service. Great fresh coffee too!

This cafe is owned by two friends who work tirelessly to provide you with a lovely meal and even give you a doggy bag when the lunched is so huge you can't eat it all! However, we went back for cake. We will be coming again. They even had fresh flowers in the cafe from the family farm. Aw x

I came here with my wife and two boys as we had seen good things on Facebook. We were not disappointed. Food was great, staff were friendly and the home grown daffodils on the tables were a lovely touch. We will definitely be back soon!

Had the most amazing Turkish delight cake today. Best cake i have ever eaten in my life and oh my god the fine dining evening we went to for valentines day was absolutely beautiful. if you havent been before you have to go!

A real gem this place. Staff are so attentive to customers and the food just.... Wow.There is no where better to eat not only in spaldimg but anywhere. Had the meal at velentines and the food was mind blowing good.Take time to visit this a place set in the beautiful grounds at ascoughfee its a must. If you go once I promise you will go again.Absolutley love it.

Wow, this place is amazing, the staff are so attentive and the food is always amazing. It was a real pleasure to have been part of this amazing evening, this cafe (the word cafe by far does not do justice to this) is by far the best place to eat in town, I have eaten here for breakfast, lunch and now their special evening menu.The food is always served well, presented perfectly and never disappoints. I only have one problem with this place, I can't afford to eat there enough.Pay them a visit and see for yourself.Thanks for taking it on and making somewhere to eat and enjoy.

Lovely cafe serving home cooked meals, breakfasts etc. Had the home-made scotch egg and cake - both were lovely. This cafe is set in the beautiful grounds of Ayscoughfee which is great for a relaxing walk around - always been a fan of this place.

My wife surprised me by booking us in for the Valentines Day evening meal.Upon arrival we were met in the car park and escorted to the cafe. Once inside we were made to feel very welcome. The cafe had been decorated with red roses and subtle lighting, a simple but effective transformation.There were six courses of very good quality food which was extremely well presented. There was a good choice on the menu with meat eaters and vegetarians catered for.The staff were attentive without being intrusive. The foid being served in a timely manner.We both thoroughly enjoyed our evening and I will go as far as to say it was one of the best Valentines Day meals we have had in 25 years of marriage. Well done to all concerned!

The cafe is in the grounds of Ayscoughfee Hall. We had soup and a sandwich. You can take dogs in there too. It's only a small cafe but there is a good choice of food and we enjoyed what we had. Would recommend.

Popped in for a cuppa during a visit to Ayscoughee Hall and noticed the new menu & mini makeover - this lovely little oasis in the middle of a park is open until 5 on a Sunday! You don’t have to be visiting the Hall (which is free btw) to come to the cafe. The staff & atmosphere were lovely, they’ve got a coffee machine & do a cracking cup of tea, but the food was the star here. They use local suppliers as much as possible & their handcut chips using their own potatoes were seriously some of the best I’ve had. The gluten free chocolate roulade was light & delicious, and we came back later to try the baked Camembert with rosemary & homemade red onion marmalade, and the goats cheese & caramelised onion tart which were really good. Prices were very reasonable for what you were getting and the menu said you could have any dish at half price for a child’s portion. With an aviary and kids playground as well as the beautiful gardens just outside, you can make a very reasonable day out based around this location.

I would just like how say how discussed I am at the way my parents were treated by a member of the cafes staff.As a family since moving to the area we have visited regularly and it has always been a pleasant experience, but after the way my parents were treated until it is taken over by new management will not be returning.

We heard that this café was under new management and decided to try it.

Visited here for the first time with a group of friends after receiving a strong recommendation.

Fabulous menu making choices hard! I finally decided to have the wild mushrooms on toast and it was gorgeous. Cafe is set in the beautiful gardens at Ayscoughfee Hall. Friendly service. Excellent value too.

Enjoyed a lovely ice cream hete this afternoon overlooking the ornamental lake and pretty gardens. Friendly service and the freshly prepared lunches looked delicious.....we will be back! A great little cafe and well worth the short walk from the centre of town.

My partner and I took the day off and went for drive for lunch we fancied some home made food, in this day & age it’s a rare find, however we found this little place tucked away and we though this can’t be it and trust me never judge a book by its cover.

Suggested to a friend to meet here for lunch as read in the paper it had had a re-vamp. We were both a little disappointed with the simple menu, which included sandwiches with Brie or marmalade jam. However, the quality and presentation of the food was excellent. The chips were to die for. A great setting to have lunch on a sunny afternoon.

Stumbled upon this place unexpectedly and found ourself a gorgeous lunch here! The food was reasonably priced and delicious - really lovely coffee too! Thanks!

What a super little place this is. Dropped in this morning for breakfast and I can only add to the praise. The coffee was delicious, the little taster of bread and butter pudding completely scrumptious. I had eggs benedict and the boyf had the breakfast brioche. All perfectly cooked and super tasty. We will be back!

Brilliant family run cafe in the grounds of Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding. The Hall itself is well worth a visit and the gardens surrounding it are spotlessly kept. The Cafe has recently had a change of owner and my goodness the difference is extraordinary. The food is inventive and beautifully presented using as far as possible ALL local produce. The bread is either artisan or home baked, whatever, it is as far from supermarket bread as is possible. Everything is individually prepared and plainly a great deal of care is taken to get the presentation just right. Yes there will be a slight wait for the food but it will be worth it. Don't walk by this place, go in and try it!

went hear awhile ago it is a very nice clean place great food gardens and the hall it as a few weeks ago been taken over by two very nice young girls

A short walk through the grounds to cafe that offers a selection of delicious meals, sandwiches, cakes and nibbles. Not overly priced and the staff are super friendly.

Place is clean, staff are friendly,food is good although quite pricey especially if you have a family.Ifits warm and dry lovely setting to eat outside in the garden

Visited Ayscoughfee cafe this afternoon for a spot of lunch in the sunshine and to catch up with some emails.

This has been taken over, totally refreshed and looking fabulous. It is also dog friendly so a huge bonus for us!! Highly recommend the bacon and sausage sandwich! Can’t wait o come back!

this cafe was taken over by differant people they have made a great job in doing the place up and it as new tables and chairs both inside and out wen we called today 04-07-2019 we was met with the new owners and told at the minute we have only tea/coffee and cake but will be up and running very soon at this i told them i was from TripAdviser and would give them a review

Now serving wine this makes a nice stop on a Sunny day after walking round the gardens and museum, a simple but affective menu on offer

ok i wanted a change and so of we went to Ayscoughfee Cafe a very nice clean bright cafe set in some beautiful gardens we found that the staff was very good and the food was done fresh it has a very good menu to choose from both hot or cold meals and drinks (ect) it is a good place for people like me who need a safe area due to mental illness in the early days of my illness i used it as a safe area took long time but i managed it it has a big hall that is free to go in it also has a ice house at the bottom of the garden also if you like you can play pitch and putch near the tennes courts

Cosy cafe and good food and sandwiches.excellent food cooked fresh.the service is good and excellent pot of tea.

well bean quite awhile and it as changed hands but they are kept the friendly way and very nice clean place and yes we will be back good fresh food worth the wait as coock fresh

Lovely friendly staff offering a delicious varied menu! Very clean and welcoming set in a beautiful location.

Lovely coffee and cakes, great location Friendly staff Very clean, not much seating indoors when weather not so good

Have called any times for coffee and cake, scenery good fun to sit and chill , and let the world go by

Now as we all know my little lady is worth every penny but as I’m down to my last 6 of them a free date in the Ayscoughfee gardens seemed like a good idea. Would have gone inside but it was closed on the Sunday at 10:00 when we were there, I have been before & never had a complaint. It’s well priced for an on site coffee shop, card & cash, outdoor & indoor seating, disabled access & toilet, open 7 days a week 10:00-17:00 in the summer & 10:00-15:00 in the winter. Just to note there’s no near disabled parking, all close parking reserved for museum staff, but the car park alongside is easily accessed or there is free on street parking along the river out front of the hall

Went yesterday to see a new memorial plaque under a tree in Ayscoughfee Gardens dedicated to my father who passed away last year and who would have had a birthday yesterday.

Lovely place overlooking Ayscough Hall and pond. In Summer you can sit outside or inside when weather is not so good

The food is very reasonably priced and good quality. The cafe itself is mall and cramped and could not be called salubrious, however you get what you pay for.

Visited in the summer and had a lovely drink and snack sat outside overlooking the gardens. The staff were very nice and had answers to questions regarding the food because one of the party was diabetic.

I would fully recommend ayscoughfee cafe. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's very quaint in side plenty of tables outside. Hot chocolate was very yummy and warm the flake even melted. Would most definitely visit again

Great little cafe. E celebrate fry up and range of cakes including gluten free. Decent latte aswell. Then walk it off around the grounds of ayscoughfee gardens.

I visited this cafe in June and really enjoyed the coffee and delicious fruit cake - just what was needed at 11am on a Saturday morning. Staff were friendly and helpful too.

Friendly, clean cafe set in beautiful gardens. They only sell HOMEMADE cakes, the cakes are fabulous, very well priced AND you get a BIG slice too. Tea? PROPER! Comes in a teapot, each pot holds a minimum of 4 cups. If I am ever in Spalding I shall be calling in for a cup of tea and a slice of their wonderful cake. BIG BIG PLUS POINT!!

Visitamos los jardines Ayscoughfee y pedí un sandwich de atún y queso tostados en la cafetería. Fue la mejor parte de 5 libras, mal hecho y me pareció que el largo pelo marrón me sacó del que le daban un toque interesante! Por desgracia, mi hijo pequeño estaba cansada y enfadada que no podía hacer cola nuevamente para quejarme! No hace falta decir que no vamos a volver!

We visited this delightful little cafe in the middle of the gardens. The staff are so lovely. The choice of cake was amazing ☺. There were plenty of other food options which were all very reasonably priced. Would definitely go again.

Very satisfied, friendly, cozy family café. High chairs. Soya milk. Festive Christmas treats. All home made food, even the custard. Great for kids, set in peaceful garden.

Small friendly cafe, in beautiful surroundings, which are in the middle of Spalding.there are child swings, birds in cages, and the ducks etc on the huge ponds.to keep the children occupied.

Nos sentamos en el sol con vistas a un estanque pequeño con cuidados, enormes árboles en un lado y un muy cuidado en el otro bowling green, con una pequeña zona de juegos infantil en la esquina - tan inesperado! El té se sirve en...

Ayscoughfee Cafe, where to start....a picture perfect retreat during the early spring and summer months, the breakfast is superb, in a fantastic setting for both the young and old. Sit back and enjoy the botanicle gardens with a vast array of colours within the mosaic hedge row, or let your creative side take over and be that child again with all the adventures of tree tunnels, dens, knooks and crannies everywhere, perfect for hide and seek or mutiny on a pirate ship! There's a bird avery for the little ones, ducks to feed and a plethora of coy carp within the pond.....if your lucky the warden will treat you to feeding time of the prehistoric monster lurking in the deep, Burt! The sturgeon......all in all a beautiful setting hidden away in the centre of a walled garden protecting another world! A hidden gem!

A small and typical tea rooms, adjacent to the Hall, and bowling Green. The setting is very pleasant in the good weather, as outside seating is available. The gardens surrounding the area are well worth a visit, as is the Hall itself. Food is fair and reasonably priced.

It was a cold day walking around the grounds of Ayscoughfee Gardens but we received a warm welcome at the Cafe in the centre of the grounds. There were 3 choices of home made soup, 2 of which were Gluten Free; a dietary requirement for me. Other options were available but we were very pleased with what we had. Will be back again.

Super little cafe for a tasty meal in a friendly and warm environment. Excellent menu for a small cafe (try the ham egg and chips). Give it a go, you will not be disappointed. The best cafe chips in the world!

In the grounds of a beautiful and we'll maintained historic house with fine gardens the cafe is a basic brick built construction but it exudes welcome and good cheer. . Reasonable coffee and small but well prepared menu. Does its job well.

Our hotel(woodlands) gave us a voucher for a free hot drink if you buy a cake. Took advantage of it. Yum

Ayscoughfee cafe is a nice place to rest your feet when spending time walking around the museum and grounds. The cafe is tucked away in between the Bowling Green and the Memorial garden.The menu offers reasonable choice and covers for most requirements from a drink through to a small meal. The inside seating is sufficient to cater for several family groups, but in better weather outside seating is available too.This is the second time I've been here, this time being the hottest day of the summer so far according to weather reports. I had intended to sit and have a coffee, but when I saw that ice creams were on sale I decided to 'chill' instead.Despite offering a £10 note (all I had) for a meagre £2 sale, the lady who served me was polite and I went away thinking what a nice place to remember for another time.

Used to love this place. Perfect for a cuppa outside in the gardens. Went with a friend for tea and cake. Cake was dry and had completely fallen apart where she'd cut it so thin and then charged us nearly £7 for two teas and crumbs on a plate. Disappointed, not how it used to be. Won't be going back in a hurry.

Gluten Free available on request I was very impressed with this small cafe,very good indeed as I often only get cake being on a gluten free diet,Bread cake and hot food on offer, very good and value for money.

This place is set in the gardens of Ayscoughfee Hall so you could visit both at the same time.I think that best time to go would be when the sun is out.

FRIENDS OF AYSCOUGHFEEband concerts 2016Sunday 8th may Banovallum brass bandSunday 22nd May City of Lincoln Band (Music programme 1 )Sunday 19th June City of Lincoln Band (Music programme 2)Sunday 26th June Holbeach Town BandSunday 3rd July Kirton Brass BandSunday 10th July Swineshead Silver Band Sunday 17th July Kings Lynn Brass BandSunday 24th July Spalding Ukulele OrchestraSunday 21st August Spalding Folk ClubSunday 4th September Spalding Ukulele Orchestrawe hope the weather will be sunny,so bring along your own chairs,enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cake from Ayscoughfee Café,then sitback and enjoy the music!However,in the unlikely event that inclement weather may cause a cancellation,up to date information will be available from Ayscoughfee Hall Museum on 01775 764555 ( after 10.30 am).Cllr Graham Dark BEM 01775 768923 concert organiser on behalf of Spalding Town Forum and Friends of AyscoughfeeP.S. I HAVE NOT BEEN THIS YEAR YET BUT IT TELLS YOU THAT YOU MUST FILL IN WHEN DID YOU VISIT?

This cafe set in the beautiful grounds of Ayscoughfee Hall is a gem in Spalding. You don't pay Costa prices but the service and coffee are as good.

We had tea and lovely light lemon drizzle cake (a large slice) on a wet and miserable day. Wonderful

set in large garden cafe staff and gardeners are my very good friends it friendly place garden got bechess and out door bowls on real lawn fish pond

Today we took the advantage of a lovely sunny lunch time and had lunch in the Ayscoughfee Cafe. We had a little wait due to the number of other people which have had the same idea. They apologised so who could ask for more. Our food was good, hot and well presented. Lovely lunch thanks.

The cafe is a typical municipal park cafe in a good way. Unpretentious straightforward reliable snacks and lovely home made cakes. Just an essential part of a relaxing visit to the gardens. Any visitor should go it just makes you appreciate the space and what a gem the Hall and the gardens are. Thanks

The cafe is located in the lovely gardens that surround Ayscoughfee Hall. The cafe offers a range of snacks, cake and drinks. The cafe has tables both inside and outside. Today in the lovely sunshine we had afternoon tea and a lovely piece of Victoria Sponge. Give it a try.

I take my grandchildren in here when we are at the play park. It is well run, friendly and nice food served pleasantly

Freshly cooked and lovely. Reasonable price would recommend and return. We had scampi, chips and salad £5.95. Not a huge menu but better a small menu well done, than a huge one microwaved!

I have used this café many times although not this year yet, It is reasonably priced and an adequate menu for lunches. It is in the grounds of the hall alongside a bowling green and a shallow pond. In the summer on a nice day this makes for a very relaxing time for either a coffee, lunch or just an ice cream.. Children are catered for and there is outside seating.

In the grounds of the beautiful Ayscoughfee Hall Gardens, there is no better way to spend some time than sitting at an outside table at the Ayscoughfee cafe with a cup of coffee and a slice of their delicious cake! On colder days there is l seating inside where you can get great snacks and free WiFi too.

Visited the cafe in the grounds of Ayscoughfee House last weekend and was really surprised to find they had gluten free goodies!We arrived late - as they were tidying up- but they served us with coffee, milk for the boys and a can for my daughter. Sat out in the sunshine and watched the wildlife: on two legs and four.Nothing was too much trouble and would definitely recommend the cafe for a visit. Other cakes and biscuits are available as well as snacks and drinks.