Barnshaw Smithy in Cheshire East

Lovely ladies serving here. Kind and helpful. Great food and atmosphere. Not a lot of parking but managed to park on the road outside. Will def be back again.

Lovely barn feel café in good cycling country with plenty of bike rack space and outside tables. Nice breakfast until late.

Really nice staff & atmosphere, coupled with nice food

Really lovely cafe/restaurant. We loved the cosy decor & the staff were really friendly. Lovely food and gluten free options available.

Never fails to please both food & staff

Lovely place, good service and great food

Last visited at Christmas and sadly, the service standards have dropped considerably. We sat down and within 30 seconds the waitress was there expecting us to know what we want to drink, despite there being an additional Christmas drinks menu. When we told her we weren't ready yet, she went off with an attitude, mumbling something under under her breath. After about 10 minutes she returned, saying "have you decided yet", in a sarcastic tone. We ordered the food and drinks, which were nice as always, although it was spoilt due to the waitresses' attitude. We've always enjoyed the food, but we won't be coming back, due to the attitude of the waitress. Completely uncalled for!

Love this place! The staff are soooo accommodating, the vibe is lively and warm, food is really good and the coffee is hot! Might be a bit of a trip to get there depending where you start, however you can go to nearby Tatton Park for a stroll after!

Great coffee, food, atmosphere and service! Loved this place and so happy I found it!

A lovely spot for a cake and coffee mid-ride, food menu looks very tempting, might try the breakfast next time!

Excellent food drink service lovely atmosphere in a beautiful building in a lovely setting will definitely be back 😊

Lovely cafe to come to. Staff were friendly once you had their attention. It wasn’t busy but they seemed to chat behind the bar more than anything. Lovely selection of food and cakes but not great if you’re vegan/plant based. Two items on the menu that are vegan and none of the cakes were. Quite disappointing.

What a fabulous location , we sat in the sunshine and drank iced latte. Coming back for lunch soon. Lovely waitress too.

Lovely hidden gem. The coconut cake was moist, delicious.

Great place to cycle to and have a snack, little bit more expensive than other stops I go to but still really nice and one of the best eggs Benedict I’ve had. I will be visiting again soon

After being pointed to a table people had just left from, we were notified it would be cleaned-no problem as it was busy so we took a seat. After 10 minutes, we requested the tables was wiped and pots cleared and if we could order. We were told they didn’t know we had sat down and it was someone different we needed to order with. Finally the one staff member who could take order came over to take our order and advised we could only order drinks, food orders would be taken later. We received our drinks promptly, but still unable to order food. Eventually food order was taken, by the same one staff member After 1hr of being there our food arrived, where a large full English has a tiny amount of beans (24 to be exact as we counted due to how shocked we were) a after asking if it was normal and if we could have a few more, they brought us some over…. Time to pay… realised we had been charged for the extra beans!! A very expensive breakfast place where I would only recommend if you have 2hours to kill while waiting. Everyone ok tables around us had been waiting over an hour also…

Excellent service. The food was well presented and fabulous to eat. I had the vegitarian breakfast and fresh coffee. Just perfect

Lovely breakfast/brunch spot in Mobberley. Great place to stop on a bike ride. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Gorgeous little cafe and bar. Lovely food, good service, fantastic for tea and cake or brunch.

A lovely quaint cafe / coffee shop in the middle of idilic countryside. The brunch, bakes and bevs were all delicious - hungover from Manchester Pride we really couldn’t have asked for more! Everything was fresh and flavoursome on my vegetarian breakfast. Would be a great place to stop off on a bike ride, so we will return for sure.

I went into this cafe as a solo female cyclist and wasn't received very well. At the counter, I requested a tea and a menu. I was asked if I had a seat yet. I pointed to the only table available, able to seat a large group. I was immediately told I couldn't have that table as it was for a group of people rather than just one. I was left to stand after being told they would serve me once a smaller table became available. A better approach to this situation would have been to offer the larger table whilst it was not needed for any other customer with a request that I could be moved once a smaller table became available. I would have obliged as this is a compromise between good customer relations and being economic. But the immediate dismissal from the staff member highlighted a sad but ever present attitude in society of discrimination against solo diners or solo beings for that matter. A classic example of bums on seats being more important than customer rapport. I walked out as my custom felt unwanted. A solo diner one week could have brought a big group of friends the next week. Food for thought.

Cosy little place with great selection of food, catering for our slightl change to what we wanted. Can't wait to go back.

Beautiful location tucked away in the Cheshire countryside. It's quaint & quirky inside and the chef is excellent. Nice local service with the owners always on site. Pro Tip; try and go outside of the peak hours especially weekends for best service ...

It’s taken me a while to write this as we visited on the 8th July for a birthday family brunch. Staff really rude and snobby (they work or own a cafe at the end of the day get over yourselves!) didn’t even say happy birthday to us were more interested in telling us the charge for bringing your own birthday cake. All staff acted like we were a major inconvenience to them, I mean it’s not like we were paying customers or anything, haha. Food mediocre at best to be honest! I can get this anywhere and 1000% wouldn’t return.

Hugely underwhelming. Picturesque location all it has going for it. Staff and service aloof at best, rude at worst. Ordered additional drinks which never arrived yet were still put on the bill. Eggs Benedict bland, hollandaise lacked any punch and muffin so thick it was under done and made the dish feel starchy and heavy. Eggs perfectly runny just about saved it but wouldn't return especially when service makes you feel like you are an inconvenience.

Great breakfast and would highly recommended for the food, which is the main event. However, the service is now shocking and the owner really needs to address this with the staff who are frankly rude and don’t show any courtesy to the customers. We really like going here but the last few times have been the same, some staff look like they hate being there and the others are totally inexperienced.

Nice food and relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely buzzy spot for Sunday brunch.

Great brunch, Polo was chilled and reasonably priced.

Wonderful food and service, as always!

I don't want to say too much because next time I go it will be packed. But it is the best place by miles. Superb.

The food when it came was top quality. It took half an hour from when we sat down (had booked) for anyone to even come and take a drinks order. Lots of overheard conversations about the wait. I don’t know if something was wrong in the kitchen but there wasn’t much food coming out. 52 minutes from sitting down to first dish arriving. And this was a special breakfast so we were starving. Portions variable. My breakfast huge, ‘large’ milkshakes weren’t very large at all, I dread to think what small ones looked like. Staff seemed harassed. As I say, the food was excellent but the whole thing needs to be spot on at these prices.

A wonderful place for breakfast

Go here for lunch regularly,it is simply very good the staff are lovely and the food is great .

Good location and nice vibe to the place. Friendly and attentive staff. Predictably expensive and (very) small portions for the price paid. Bit disappointing. Will try some other dishes next time.

Lovely place . Well worth a visit

Came here this morning for breakfast. Really quaint place, service was excellent and cooked breakfasts were too. Ingredients tasted fresh and probably locally sourced. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside. Reasonably priced too for the quality of food & service. We will be back and highly recommend.

Sweet little place tucked away in Mobberley. Nice surrounding area, pleasant interior and seating area outside. We came for lunch and had the shawarma special. The staff are friendly, the food was average - not at all authentic, more like curry flavoured chicken. They said the salad was fatoush but don’t think they know what that means since it was basically just giant lettuce leaves! Nonetheless, it wasn’t bad tasting. We would come back and try another dish. We gave the place the benefit of the doubt… just for the ambiance.

Called in last week to find they had shut early as it had been quiet all day . However lady saw us ,reopened especially for us and bought us tea and a delicious flapjack. Wouldn't get that in many places. It is a lovely place . On the Mobberley to Ashley road

It's the second time I have visited and both times were fab. It is such a lovely setting and the staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The food is incredible and the cakes are delicious. I highly recommend this place.

I had the Full English, the bacon, sausages, egg and black pudding were all cooked perfectly and tasted fabulous. I was asked how much water I wanted in my black coffee to get the correct strength, again, perfect. Nice location, great selection of perfectly cooked food and the service just as good 👍

This is my favourite coffee shop. We live locally and visit regularly and I am never disappointed. The building is quaint, well kept and inviting. The staff are always well presented and polite. The food and drink is fantastic. This place is well worth a visit.

Just what you want, lovely fresh cooked food, local suppliers, nice atmosphere, drinks and staff.

Been before loved it will go again, nice atmosphere.

A blustery day, so we were first in for a cuppa & cake. Delicious. Great Service, as always, & a lovely choice of cakes.

Visited here for a breakfast.A lovely quirky place very friendly. We had the English breakfast and the vegetarian one. Was lovely wound definitely recommend a visit.

Bit pretentious and on this occasion service very slow but can't help but like the place I'd go back

Amazing service and absolutely delicious food. Had a couple of options for non meat eater which was lovely. An array of cakes too A very cosy and quaint cafe. A hidden gem for sure.

Had the full English breakfast for brunch on a February weekday morning. Food quality and preparation is excellent and you can vary what you get if you have a preference. Really good and pleasant service, nice ambience. Parking is a bit limited. Whilst it was quiet when we arrived (10 am) it got very busy very quickly.

Lovely place for breakfast. Friendly staff, was sorry I had to leave early. I will definitely be back soon

Lovely place with really nice food. Very popular therefore very busy. Too many cyclists

We stopped here for brunch in December, I didn’t go inside due to the risk of Covid, so we sat outside ( yes it was cold but sunny) at one of the lovely tables. They even brought out cushions and blankets to help us to stay warm. There was a slight delay to order food as they were very busy. But once we could order, the food came quickly and was delicious. They brought a water bowl for our dog and he had some yummy locally produced sausages. I had the pancakes and they were great. There is limited parking outside the cafe, but we managed to get a spot. We enjoyed watching the local birds darting in and out of the bushes nearby. It’s a peaceful but popular spot with good food. I hope we’ll return one day.

Wonderful food. Pancakes with banana and Nutella perfect. Service good. Toilet area clean but in need of a makeover. Upstairs seating area and ground floor which has no steps.

Lovely little place for lunch or coffee, nice atmosphere, clean and welcoming. Food is generally very pleasant and good enough to he a repeat customer. I would say it's a shame theyve introduced the 'discretionary' service charge as I don't really understand this and I have to say puts us off a little. If a service charge is truly discretionary then it wouldnt be there in the first place. I understand they state it's removable but obviously this can generally be awkward for both parties and shouldn't really be there in the first place if it's that much of a 'choice'. Especially in this current climate it can add on quite a considerable amount to a meal of which many wouldnt feel comfortable removing even though they would rather not have it on.

Great food and service in a lovely building. Its not cheap by any means but high quality

We enjoyed lovely coffee (extra hot as we had requested) in this comfortable and out of the ordinary cafe. We then enjoyed a delicious lunch, Eggs Florentine and Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese tart with salad. Both were really delicious, cooked and prepared perfectly and made lunch a treat. Service was excellent, everywhere clean and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and visit again!

Visited a few months back and really appreciated the environment and good food/coffee. This indeed prompted a return visit today for a small breakfast with extra black pud and a latte. Still reeling from the bill: £17.41 🙈 need I say more?

Food standard and service are still good but now they are charging a 10% service charge on your bill. This is Not a Hotel in NYC, it's a CAFE !! Get a grip !! Being going here for years and since the change in ownership...

Great location, clean, friendly and fabulous food! We ordered breakfast and it didn’t disappoint. Definitely recommend and will be returning.

Having read previous reviews expectations were quite low,imagine my surprise when greeted with friendly, welcoming service, really exceptional breakfast (full english & granola), piping hot drinks and swift delivery. Literally faultless. This may be a one off but I am certainly looking forward to another...

We ordered a take away breakfast naps option for a wedding at Owen house. We were told they would be separated into bride and groom boxes. Sadly they weren’t and it took us ages to figure them out and this led to my wedding party...

We have visited this place twice before, albeit not for a while. The first two experiences we had were not great, met with very poor customer service, rude staff and long waiting times. It’s always busy so we thought we would give it another try...

Went for breakfast this morning, been telling everyone how amazing the breakfast is - it’s never quick service but it’s always good so it’s worth the wait. I am so disappointed today, cup of tea cold!! Food cold and then to be given a bill...

We visited this establishment with our granddaughter and cocker spaniel. It was excellent. The menu was creative and the quality of the food excellent. Above all the staff were superb. Highly recommended.

We arrived around 12ish on Sunday - waited at the door as it was busy - completely understandable. We then got seated and told someone will be over shortly. While sat down we waited around 10 minutes before we then saw another table of 4...

What a gorgeous cosey eatery, ink and you will miss it on the road but make sure you don't because the food is a delight. We came here for a 3 generation lunch and I will defiantly be returning, the small but concise menu is...

My husband took me for my birthday breakfast. Drove past many times , always say “ let’s drop in” What a fantastic surprise. Firstly , staff are absolutely lovely and friendly. Beautiful interior. Our breakfast was perfect, I had eggs royale and the eggs were...

A quaint cafe. Pleasant surroundings. Low beamed ceilings. Offers hot and cold meals and snacks. The breakfast was good quality produce cooked and presented well. My only criticism is the service was quite slow.

Wow what beautiful food. Been 3 times and been enthralled by the delicious menu. Recommended it to loads of people. The staff are just delightful . The premises is so lovely ,rustic and warm.looking forward to our next visit

We cycled to the cafe & ate brunch on a sunny Sep Sunday. Fantastic spot for food & we ate outside. Fairly quick turnaround of outside tables & very efficient staff. Our server was super friendly & couldn’t have been better (short blond bob). Food...

Outstanding breakfast, great coffee & tea! Staff lovely, busy as hell but attentive and welcoming! What an idyllic little spot!

A great place for breakfast or lunch or just a drink and a chat! Helpful and friendly staff. Serves an excellent Full English Breakfast. There’s also a small shop for a quick browse! Good for cyclists on a long ride through the Cheshire countryside.

We arrived in the doorway and waited to be seated. The restaurant was not busy. Members of staff walked past several times wothout making eye contact. We eventually walked to the desk and asked if we could take a table. We waited 5 minutes for...

Beautiful location. Gorgeous setting sat outside amongst the many hanging baskets. Lovely, friendly service and a very good brunch at a sensible price. Thank you.

Following a friend’s recommendation we were absolutely delighted to find this place. Everything about it was wonderful - the decor, food and super helpful and friendly staff. We were treated to a wonderful breakfast and a masterclass in hospitality!

Having lived in Knutsford for near 3 years now I’ve finally found the best place for breakfast! this place is a real hidden gem, I’ve driven past many a time but never visited as it’s a little out the way. Today’s visit was worth it!...

What a wonderful way to celebrate my daughter’s 18th, amazing food as always prepared by the chef, lovely relaxed atmosphere, and prompt friendly service without being rushed. Mustn’t forget to mention the amazing chocolate brownie too. To top it off it never stopped sun shining,...

Visited several times in the last few months and have always been really impressed with the brunch food. However, the last two visits have now ensured we won’t return. The penultimate time a hair was found in my food and whilst a replacement dish was...

Had breakfast here today, it was a simple meal, fresh ingredients, cooked to order, served by friendly staff. The restaurant has all Covid precautions in place. They’re dog friendly which was great for me. It was a lovely interlude away from the world. I’ll be...

Great location on a nice sunny day. Food very tasty Just a bit disappointed that avocado and poached egg on ciabatta came with just one egg. So it was overpriced

We looked this place up on the Internet as we were nearby. The building is several hundred years old and was originally a blacksmiths. The building is impressive inside and out. We did not have long to wait to be seated upstairs. Narrow beans upstairs and exposed brickwork. Seated at a lovely old wooden table, with lovely old wooden chairs and discreet lighting. We were served by a lovely friendly waitress. They have a extensive menu with a wide range of breakfast options, lunch meals, sandwiches, soups and hot and cold drinks. I had a amazing latte, one of the best I have had in a long time. I had a philly cheese Steak sandwich which had loads of steak pieces a salad and crisps all of which was delicious. My wife and son both enjoyed their breakfasts and tea. A lovely cafe, with amazing service. We went as part of the half price offer. They also have a shop. Highly recommended.

Visited this fab eatery yesterday for breakfast. Surroundings are beautiful both inside and outside. Staff are very attentive and welcoming. Traditional breakfast was lovely as was the creamy mushrooms on sour dough Reasonably priced however reduced by the Eat Out to Help Out scheme which...

Having previously cycled past, time to drive over and try! Wow! What a find...Top notch barn conversion. Great place. Quality food and drink. Lovely staff!

Called for lunch today and had a great snack lunch. We both had Welsh rarebit which was delicious and then shared a cake (Always on a diet nowadays). Everything was delicious and service was great. We arrived early and got seated right away but it...

I was recommended by a friend to this lovely place that one would easily have missed had we not had the post code in our SatNav. as the sign was very small and unobtrusive. The food and presentation was lovely and service very friendly but...

What a lovely place! Very busy but service was very good! Food was excellent and will certainly be going again! Nice that you can take dogs too!

Introduced my new foster dog to Jan as she knew I’d lost my dog last August😭 She was over the moon, as were all the other staff. We only dropped in for a cuppa but ended up staying for the most delicious carrot and coriander...

No idea about this place and lived in the area for 16 plus years! No wonder cyclists keep this under their helmets! Haha! The staff are welcoming and friendly and the food was lovely. The bacon was probably the best I’ve had I a long...

Great breakfast place, nice and cosy with the real fire.Tea is loose leaf and tasty.Had the small full english and everything was cooked well. Only small complaint was the sausages where a bit bland.Definitely return to try the cakes and sample the whole menu

What a delightful restaurant! Consistently friendly, great quality food & the best of all....great service. In particular Jan is amazing. Cheerful, engaging & clearly happy to be there to serve. Thanks all for a warm & value for money experience !

What a treat coming here! Idyllic setting in a beautifully converted barn in the middle of the countryside. They even have a shop. Staff are really friendly and eager to help. Parking is a bit tight if you drive in but if you reverse park it’s easier when you’re driving out. We cycle and there’s a bike rack nicely tucked away. Choice of inside or outside seating. They even do private functions by prior arrangement and start Sunday lunches soon for the autumn/winter season (can’t wait to try)I usually have a hot choc but there’s a selection of teas and coffees too. Today we had tea cakes which weren’t my favourite as there weren’t many raisins but it was nice. My husband loved them, saying they had a cinnamon flavour and was happy there weren’t many raisins ‍♀️Well worth a visit! You won’t be disappointed!x

The Smithy is one of the best places to grab breakfast in the Mobberley area. I have eaten here twice now and the food and service has been exceptional.The vibe about the whole place is positive and everyone who works there is friendly and helpful. Never had any issues and I highly recommend this place to anyone.I look forward to returning soon.

Amazing venue.Beautiful location. I have visited this cafe on numerous occasions (before my ‘Trip’ days) and have always left wanting more. Great food and friendly service and the best OJ money can buy!There is a section of the barn which sells quirky garden/living rooms ‘bits’, a little pricey but unusual and always gorgeous and worth the extravagance. The food on my most recent visit was disappointing. Dry bread, over toasted and inedible sour dough toast, lack lustre salads, ‘fresh’ banana milkshake clearly supplemented with Nesquick. Even the OJ was watered down. It made me feel sad. It has not put me off. I refuse to be put off by one bad day. I hope that was all it was. Give it a try, even if just for a coffee, the setting, the staff and shop will put a smile on your face.

We had just arrived in the area and was looking for somewhere to have a cuppa locally. Upon arrival we loved the quirkiness of the building which cates back to the 1700s. We had a Bakewell tart and a cream tea. They were very tasty although the scone was a little bit dry. This is waitress service and we were encouraged to help ourselves to water from the counter. There was a really friendly atmosphere with the staff being only too keen to help. There is a little shop inside selling mainly candles. On the top floor there is a dressing up box along with some games. I would definitely return if in the area.

I've stopped in here for lunch twice now - once in the past week and once before perhaps a few months ago.

What a great find. Fantastic little tea room a bit quirky with a little shop attached. Friendly staff welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Well worth a visit and the cakes are amazing.

Everything was of an extremely high standard but caution, you could easily drive straight past! A little gem in a truly rural location.

I visited with friends for afternoon tea, the place is lovely and quirky, the afternoon is delicious and well presented, the staff were really friendly.

Lovely place, very scenic location. Had a large breakfast, it was amongst the very best I've ever had.

This is the most amazing little gem of a restaurant in the heart of Cheshire - while we were there, another friend popped in, who is training for a mammoth cycle ride and she had cycled 23 miles from High Peak as her half way refuel stop, which to me speaks volumes. The staff are amazing, they go out of their way to make sure you are happy and the food is delicious. Mary Daniels is a very inventive cook and all her ingredients are fresh that day and not only are you spoiled for choice, but it is also very reasonably priced - you can even get a glass of Prosecco! Go and enjoy this lovely restaurant though half of me would rather keep it a secret!