Bean & Brush Family Arts Cafe in Trafford

One of my favourite places to go. Spent my last two birthdays here with my friends and we all love it. Extremely reasonably priced, staff are so lovely and a great atmosphere

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, delicious food! Pottery pieces are a little pricey but I kind of expected that going into it, but I will say there's a large variety of different things to paint which is great. It gets booked up quickly and is a pretty small place inside, but my friend and I were allowed to sit outside and paint there. Really recommended!

We absolutely love the mix of lovely fresh food with painting pottery. Great for all of the family as a treat or for making handmade gifts. The staff are welcoming and friendly and the facilities are great. I would recommend to book especially on weekends so you are guaranteed a table

The hostess was very friendly and helpful. Love concept. Painting pottery and eat/drink. Food OK. The server that brought my food did not bring cutlery!!! When they brought my husbands food, they brought cutlery!! Strange. Food was OK. Needed seasoning . Avocado was not the best. Unfortunately the cafe had a lot of children, who were quite loud, some more than others. Husbands scrambled eggs were solid. He had to cut them like an omelette. He said they tasted OK..

We loved our visit to Bean & Brush in it's new location in Stanley Square. A great selection of pots to paint and lovely home cooked food at really reasonable prices. They now have an app for booking which makes life easier (getting through on the phone was always a bit hit and miss!) and the staff were so helpful and friendly. We look forward to returning and it so lovely to see a Sale Independent business thriving.

What a fab cafe. We drank, ate and painted. The drinks and food where delicious, good varied menu. All the staff where really helpful and friendly and explained everything clearly. The painting would have been great if not with a 3 year old 🤣🤣🤣 Lots of ceramic choice and paints. Will definitely be returning but leaving my child at home and coming with friends.

Labelling the menu with what’s vegan. Most places do this now and it’s tricky to have to guess and then ask questions while paining with all my toddlers. We love the concept of bean and brush. We’ve love creating mini masterpieces and how cozy it is.

Best paint-a-pot: - Great layout so felt spacious yet cosy; - Excellent range of pottery and really helpful design ideas dotted about; - Lovely food and good drinks options - Amazing service: staff were friendly and exceptionally attentive. It's great!!

I took my daughter for lunch and pottery painting. The food was amazing, I wasn’t expecting it to be so tasty. I expected the food to be mediocre as it’s pottery painting, but no! I had soup and it was 10/10! Pottery painting was good too! The staff were helpful and polite. I caught a couple of names - Alexa, Lydia & Manny - who were all welcoming and friendly.

Fab food and brilliant crafts, my kids love it so much we are going again this week highly recommend.

Really enjoyed our trip to this art cafe. Staff were lovely, attentive and very helpful. Great standard of customer service. Coffee was good quality. According to the kids, the best hot chocolate they had ever had. Waffles were generous and yummy. Nice selection of ceramics to choose from and we liked the selection of paints that you have unlimited access to. I would have given 5 out of 5 but marked as 4 for the following reasons: - The ceramic selection was great but it would be nice to see more choices with price points below £15, otherwise it can be a very expensive outing for a family. - The toilets could do with a little bit of attention. Other than that, we all had a really lovely time and we will be back for perhaps a birthday or special occasion (or more regularly if a greater choice of smaller price points on the ceramics becomes available)

I ordered an Afternoon Tea to be delivered for my fathers 78th Birthday. They discussed dietary requirements and arranged a suitable delivery time with me. Delivered with balloons and a in a decorated bag. My parents were really happy and said everything was fresh and absolutely delicious . Would highly recommend .Thank you.

Four of us went for lunch. Ordered at the counter. Really nice young lady took our order. Nothing fancy. Mine arrived within 10 mins but mine only. I had finished by the time the others started to arrive. They all arrives separately. We ordered one after the other to enable us to pay separately. Food was okay but expensive I thought at just over £10 for scrambled egg on toast with smoked salmon and a skinny latte. Sorry. Place was very noisy. Just not for me at lunch time.

Having been away from sunny Sale over the last few months it was good to return and find that Bean & Brush is still serving up wonderful home cooked brunches. I couldn't resist their signature breakfast which was as good as always but I have to admit I was slightly envious at the sight of the streaky bacon waffles with maple syrup at the table next door. I see that they have added more Chef's specials at the weekend, I soooo want to return for the homemade fish & chips or buttermilk chicken. Maybe being back in Sale is not too bad after all, cheers guys, keep up the good work.

I tempted fate with the review "food glorious food" and part of me thought at the time "what if?" Surely the Bean and Brush have been too good for too long to loose it's mystical sparkle. Now T.G.I Fridays back twenty years ago was an amazing place to eat but then it slowly deteriorated but surely that couldn't happen to my favourite breakfast serving place in Sale? I know staff are always going to rotate but a few have left and it turns out over the years I must have become accustomed to their food. Careers and Thailand have a lot to answer for but they are gone so let's move on. The "if" in this case was a weird half cooked semi warm bagel and over done bacon I could have surfed with. I knew then the glory days, for us, were over but nothing last forever.

The hardest review to write happens to be the place I go the most. I don't want to set expectations high and imply it's a mythical place where unicorns hang out but they do have elephants. The most consistent place for quality of food I have ever been in. What they do, they do well including an upstairs art studio but for me it's always about food glorious food.

The bean and brush serves the best coffee I have ever tasted, Graham gets it perfect every time. A very friendly cafe, excellent for families. Proper home cooked food and Gemma’s stew is amazing.

We popped in for lunch as an end of half term treat. The food for children is really affordably priced and is even enough for my 11 year old (with some fries to share). Our food arrived really quickly and was delicious. All the staff are friendly and helpful. We LOVE going to Bean and Brush.

Went for Sunday breakfast with my girlfriend. Talked myself into a breakfast pizza, I was a little dubious but it is by far the best breakfast I have ever had. That is a bold claim but I stand by it. 100% awesome, and the coffees were outstanding too.

This place is great! The food was really high quality. I had a pizza which was delicious and my friend had some cake. Staff were very attentive and friendly and despite it being over run by babies and little people it felt really clean. Great place to take toddlers and babies whilst enjoying great quality food with a friend.

El sitio es genial. Transmite muy buen ambiente, el personal es muy amable y en general la atmósfera es perfecta. Si quieres disfrutar de un Brunch este es tu sitio, ya que tienen una carta estupenda y muy variada. Puedes disfrutar de unos egg benedict, de unas tostadas, una ensalada, wrap, sandwiches y hasta pizza! Recomiendo sus ensaladas, tienen un montón de ingredientes y parecen super sanas y nutritivas. Además de poder disfrutar de un Brunch, puedes hacer manualidades en la planta de arriba. Pintar, decorar, crear... Una distracción perfecta para los niños, pero también para los adultos!Buen sitio en Sale. Lo único complicado es aparcar, tienes que ir al parking situado en Tesco, el supermercado de al lado.

Walking around Sale, we found this fantastic place, friendly people, art and food together a great combination. The Food is unique and authentic mix of gourmet and homemade , vegan and gluten free are available, a lots od healthy dishes. Good coffee. 👌👌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Going to visit the Bean and Brush has seemed to become a weekly occurrence! It is a lovely family cafe that serves great food. Eggs Benedict is my favourite and my husband often choses the breakfast pizza. There is a good selection of drinks and the menu is reasonably priced. We always get good service and as they are open until 7pm we sometimes take a visit after school for tea. Always quick service. The art studio is upstairs where you can paint a pot or decopatch and has really friendly and helpful staff.

I have visited on many occasion and have always found the staff friendly and helpful. Whether the cafe is busy or not I can settle in an armchair or booth, eat wonderfully fresh and varied food with a great cup of coffee! The bean and brush never fails to provide me with an escape for an hour or so!

I've been visiting the bean and brush since it opened and it just keeps getting better! The staff are so friendly and helpful... the food is fresh and served with a smile...the choice on the menu is on trend...in other words...a Great place to call in and refresh your shopping feet - totally recommend the fresh scones!!

Met a friend for a catch up coffee, brilliant as both had babies with us so great to go somewhere so family friendly. I had a lovely piece of Gluten free cake and there were loads of options, so nice to have a choice!

The last 3 times have been disappointing the service has not been uo to scratch.

I love bringing my kids here! It can get busy and crowded so bare in mind if you have a buggy there’s not much room to swing a cat.

I come here regularly with my baby to meet up with my mummy friends. The coffee is excellent and the food is incredibly tasty. The service is very good as well.

Our kids love bean and brush and so do we. The coffee is good, the kids menu is good and there is an area for them to play. The art and craft upstairs is a wonderful way to spend an hour or two.

We were five including 2 discerning under 7’s. They each had sausages with beans and they chose curly type fries.

The Bean and Brush Cafe is a great place to eat if your feeling hungry then this is a perfect place. You can come in for breakfast or even lunch, it’s kid friendly and is welcome to babies.

My daughter celebrated her 7th birthday here with her friends yesterday. The girls (staff) were fantastic, really put the effort in to making sure my little girl had a fabulous time. They organised the party perfectly from start to finish and there was barely any wait between finishing the art projects to the food.

tired it once an its pretty adverage food nothign exciting to be honest and worth 3 stars and more for kids to do art upstairs

My partner, toddler and myself decided on a quick visit here over the weekend and met up with a couple of friends. We had been told of this place many times in the past but had never visited until last weekend.

Good place for kids to go, but I think it's a little overated and expensive.

0 upstairs, as you can paint! There is a wide range of pots, mini statues, plates, cups etc for us to muck up, then collect a few days later once it has been glazed. These are super handy for prezzies or new ornaments in yzv.our house!!

Es una lástima que solía ser un café estupendo. Amigos trajo aquí como era bueno, pero qué decepción hoy.

Ahora aprecio esta es una 'Familia' cafe pero ¡Madre mía! De niños control corriendo jugar al escondite siendo ignorado por 'las momias delicioso 'bebiendo leche! No me importa un poco de ruido, pero este lugar es un poco fuera de control y los niños merodeando por todo el piso con personas llevar bebidas calientes y comida es un peligro!

This is a great place, a small play area with toys and books for little ones. There is plenty of space and variety on the menu. Its a great place to pop into after school, my children love the mac n cheese. Service is always very swift and the staff are always happy and polite, great little seating area outside too

Beautifully done out, very decent coffee, lovely menu and great kids art & craft centre. Definitely more a family place but we still enjoyed it as a couple as the kids centre is upstairs so doesn't disturb the eating area.

Paintings great fun here & very relaxing in the art studio upstairs. It's a nice place to go as you can eat and paint a keepsake. Its always busy with family's. We ate breakfast here for the first time this week which was okay. I would definitely recommend the art studio. You can paint, do decoupage, paper-mache, etc & buy art supplies. The friendly staff can give you advise.

Michelle, Hannah and staff are so kind, friendly and talented. For someone like me who isnt at all arty, they have been brilliant helping me to create some wonderful pottery pieces. They have great ideas and are always happy to lend a hand to anyone but especially novices like me! The whole experience is fun and rewarding!!

We didn't end up staying to do any art work, maybe next time we will just visit for the purposes of doing some art and skip the food. My daughter had a sandwich and it was a nice idea having carrots and cucumber as well as quavers. My cheese and toast was okay, not so keen on the Apple chutney that accompanied it. My husband said his chicken burger was dry and chewy and left half of it. We won't be back for the food, maybe a coffee and cake.

Been there on a Sunday with my partner. The local is family friendly so a lot of children playing and shouting around but we were not bothered as we love kids. Food was average as quality and taste and prices a little spicy. My girlfriend enjoyed her smoothie.

Its a nice cafe & the food is good but very expensive, i like the little childrens corner although the toys / books could do with a good clean.It gets really busy especially at lunch time so can be hard to find an empty table.

Although it's a bit expensive it's still very enjoyable to come here, including with the children as they love the play area. The food is consistently very nice, and when I'm with my husband we normally have one of the beers too.

We stopped here for a quick bite to eat. It is conveniently situated close to the shopping area.Staff were helpful and the food cooked fresh to order.

Have been meeting hear now for about 3 years coffee and tea always served well , try the hot chocolate with all the bits its great , very friendly staff . Great place in the centre of sale to meet . You will enjoy the art on show as well .

We went as a family and the kids were very happy to play along, until the breakfast came along. the food was freshly prepared and tasted great. The popularity of the place is evidence enough of it being a great place.

Great choices of food and vegetarian options too. Very popular so seats are hard to get during busy times... Child friendly with a play area for little ones. The paint your own pottery upstairs is fab too! Love this place :)

Excellent little cafe, enjoyed the hot scones with butter and jam. Even nicer owner, good atmosphere and very family friendly.

What a great place to take a baby, good changing facilities, plenty of room for the pramGreat foodLovely decor and ambience

We love this place, the food is good - slightly pricey but you get what you pay for and it is delicious! There is a little area for children to play in and you must supervise them as it is near the steps (this is no downside just worth a mention). I love the milkshakes and lemon iced tea and my partner loves to pop in for a breakfast pizza, yes a breakfast pizza. The food is also locally sourced where possible and we love to support local businesses.We absolutely love this place, great little family cafe!

Food is nice and ok priced for sale. Children's selection is excellent and well priced. Food always arrives nicely presented and staff very friendly. Lovely to meet up for lunch or just a drink. Can get busy at lunchtime and is packed during school holidays. The lift is still not working and hasn't been for a while which is awkward with a child in a pram. The art studio is to small and could do with extending, if you are planning a visit in school holidays booking is a must. Some of the pottery items are very expensive and even the 'pocket money' selection is quite a lot for something so little. Worth a visit or a treat or to make a present.....the kids love painting the pottery.

Efficient, friendly service with excellent range of fresh food for kids and parents. Kids are made to feel super welcome and have a toy corner to explore. All staff are helpful and cheerful and it is a lovely atmosphere at all times of the day, Highly recommended for all ages - I have been numerous times and will continue to do so.

If you love fun and coffee then this is awesome! The fun to be had at bean and brush art and crafts and coffee what more could you ask for! I've been here so much and still love to go!

What can I say about this place, the staff are friendly, approachable and professional - I popped in for a brew with a friend and am now I am in here every other day! I cannot overstate how friendly the place is, there's always a place with one miserable waiter/waitress but this place doesn't have one, I'm always made to feel welcome (even the management is friendly !!) The food is top drawer (Dale's porridge is epic and Gemma's Eggs Benedict is ace!) - the place is always really clean and the atmosphere is so relaxed. Best place in Sale for what it does and blows the larger chain coffee shops out of the water by basing the whole experience around the customer and their comfort.

After visiting family in Manchester for 3 weeks and eating out almost everyday I have to say this was one of our favourite joints. Rather loud when you walk in but wonderful vibe for the rugrats. The ordering at the till system confused us but got the job done, a bit of miscommunication at the till over allergies however the chef very kindly came out to speak to us to be sure of what she making. The food came out in a timely manner and for the first time we had portions that warranted the price! Our entire visit to the uk has been a constant battle of portion sizes, no wonder everyone is so tiny here. Then upstairs to do some crafts which the children LOVED! We chose the deco patch option to take away that day but they also do paint a pot which they then fire for you, wonderful gift idea if you are local or able to return a week later to collect. All in all a lovely day out with a great memory to take back across the pond

I visited this place for the first time a few months back, I now cannot keep away! From the moment you walk in you feel a real buzz about the place! the staff are immediately welcoming. The layout is fun and open. The food is just FANTASTIC and fairly priced! Not only do they do great coffee but also have a massive selection of herbal teas, and even local beers and some lovely wine for when you get that weekend feeling haha!After all of that, you've got the art studio upstairs with a huge choice of things to keep you busy! My daughter went to a birthday party here which is why we first visited, we immediately booked hers here, and I can not fault it in any way! The only thing I would say is that when its busy it can get very crowded, especially with prams - but that only goes to show what a popular and great place it is! this place is a MUST to visit!

I have visited before and it was great service and lovely food, and then I had my daughters birthday party there and they painted pots. The staff were so helpful the party ran smoothly and the girls (teenagers) really enjoyed it. They had good food upstairs pizza and smoothies which was perfect, whilst me and my mum sat downstairs and enjoyed a meal and glass of wine. I could not have asked for a better place, food was delicious and staff were so friendly and helpful. The price was great too - I will definitely be back.

We've been going to the Bean and Brush for a few years now and it's somewhere you'd be brave to go to if you don't have children! Our son loves it there - the fish-finger sandwiches always look good. There's a small play area where he can go off and read/play and make friends. It's often extremely crowded, particularly around peak meal-times, and I have found the food to be inconsistent. Portion sizes seem to be getting smaller and the pizzas should be left alone I'm afraid - they're consistently soggy and tired. That said, it doesn't stop us going there as they're great with kids, it's a nice environment and food is OK.

This place is kid centred. I'm more interested in the food. It's a fairly ok place with a few contradictions, especially around the food it serves to kids. The clear impression is that the food is top notch, so it has set its pricing to match this image. The coffees are really set at the upper price limit, so I just didn't bother. I bought a £6.75 deal of a tuna mayo sandwich and the tuna filling was meagre, it was served with a small mushroom soup portion which tasted really ace and a potatoes worth of triple cooked chips, which were so below par I rate them as poor: they should try using Maris Piper potatoes and hotter oil. I would have preferred an egg & onion sandwich but 'we don't serve egg after 11:30am' eh, why not I'm the customer? It's notable for the owner to remember that customers make pay days. I also ordered a £3.95 kids meal which can easily become a £6 lunch with a small drink added: fish fingers (3) with corn on the cob and it came with a pre frozen corn and Mc Cain style pre frozen skinny chips, so this industrially made food is pretty far away from top notch, the processes used and chemicals applied to produce industrially made chips would turn your stomach. Remember this food isn't made by cooks or chefs it's made by food chemists and produced in factories. These food producers don't have to state any of the chemical processes on the list of ingredients to produce chips, only the end result and they've paid millions of pounds to lobby not to have to, so manufacture labels will show potatoes & sunflower oil and you'll be fooled into thinking that it's 'healthy' food. That's the intention and it usually works very well. This is easily rectified just simply cook chips in-house by using fresh potatoes and rapeseed oil, no chemistry degree or factory needed. If you wanted to, you could add beef dripping to the vegetable oil to crisp the chips on a 50/50 basis. What also really disappointed me was their use of poorer quality, cheap frozen fish fingers. I had expected much better quality and it has certainly pitched its pricing for much, much better. Once again buy fresh cod, cut into strips breadcrumb and fry it, simple as that. No chemicals needed. Hopefully the quality of the food served to kids will soon start to reflect the pricing model. Any adult buying a main meal should get a deal on tea or coffee.

Just wanted a quick lunch with my girlfriend in Sale; had wanted to try this place since moving to the area.Went in and there was a lively atmosphere for a Sunday with plenty of families around - the cafe was bright and inviting. I'm not a parent but would be very happy to bring kids here.Service was prompt; food was nice; prices a little bit higher than you'd expect but as the place offers the "extra-curricular" arty activities for kids upstairs I guess you'd expect that to be.

The Bean and Brush offers lots of high quality choices and has lots of good products to offer. Loved it!

Visited Bean & Brush with a friend and 3 kids. It's lovely little place. Food is good,but could have more choice. Reasonably priced. Only one till which makes the service quite slow. Also tables could do with a good clean more often. If you have to take car you can always leave it in tesco 's car park ;)

Great family place, nice atmosphere. Lovely service by the staff but unfortunately when it is busy there is a queue to order as there is only one till. Also very slow at cleaning table.

I went to the bean and brush late last year for some lunch. I couldn't help but notice how good the food was, especially for the price! It was fantastic value for money and I would certainly pay more than overly reasonable pricing. Brilliant.

I've been a few times to the evening painting classes. Staff are always nice. Its a little expensive for the pottery, but you get a plate of sandwiches, etc and a drink included in the price of your class.

When a friend invited me to meet and eat at a cafe that is also a children's art and craft venue, I had serious misgivings! These days, now that I'm well into my grumpy old man phase, I tend to like quieter places. I consoled myself with the thought that it was a school day and the place was probably going to be quieter than an empty cathedral. Arriving before my friend, I found the place to be almost full of mums, mums to be, their friends, and their babies and toddlers. However, the place was remarkably peaceful in the circumstances.It is quite spacious, beautifully decorated with art produced by patrons, very well staffed with friendly helpful staff, and has affordable fresh food.

We always have a super time here. There is a cafe area downstairs and art studio upstairs. It can get very busy upstairs at peak times, and also if they have a birthday party taking place. I find it best to call a few days before and book for the art activities, just to be safe. The art studio is mid-range price, not as pricey as some. The standard of equipment etc is good and it's a really nice set-up. But they don't seem to have many small aprons, so I always take one. The cafe downstairs has a nice range of food/snacks. Service is generally really good. But, be warned, we ordered a margherita pizza and got the most revolting pizze we'd ever seen: piled high with sooooo much cheese that ooozed fat and grease. Apart from that, we've always had nice food here.

The Service was amazing! The products were delicious! The price was a bit high?! The variety of the products wasn't great! And the location, it was out of the way, hard to find and with kids it wasn't ideal!

If your looking for a simple bite to eat or even just a fantasic brew this is the place you need to go.I have been going to the Bean and Brush for the past 5 years and can not think of a bad word to say about it. Great staff, especially Graham, Sarah and Gemma.

Had a lovely breakfast in the coffee shop then spent a great time in the workshop.Ideal place to keep the children busy.

I took my boys to the Bean and Brush cafe today and we had a ball. We started with pottery painting. The boys are one and four, so i was a little nervous about being near so many breakables, but luckily it was quiet and the boys were on good form! We made baubles for the Christmas tree and my eldest also painted a plane. The selection of pottery was great, plenty to choose from, and the prices were reasonable. Michelle, the owner, was incredibly helpful and didnt even flinch when the one year old decided it would be better to paint the table, himself and me, then and throw the paintbrushes all over the floor. They also had a great selection of decopatch items for older kids/adults. After painting we headed downstairs to the cafe. The food was lovely, fresh and again reasonably priced. There was a little play area that kept my eldest entertained until the food arrived. This place is a gem and we will definitely be returning!

Found this place recently & decided to have lunch. The food was very tasty had the soup with the home made bread very yummy.The cafe was full of mums with small children & babys all enjoying the food. I will take my grandchildren next time I go they will love it.

We took our young son aged Five to a birthday party hosted here by his classmate. Very good arrangements. The activities were fun and children had great time. Creative, interesting. Its a good venue for such events. Economic prices. Will certainly return for a meal later.

I have been visiting this café regularly for some 5 years now, but this will be my first review on them (as I am still getting to grips with Trip Advisor!). Every time I visit, or indeed even just call to make a booking, those I speak to are knowledgeable and so helpful. The variety of activities in the art café on the 1st floor are suitable for all age ranges and as a disabled customer, I don't struggle at all to get about, as they have a lift installed. This is a lovely family feel establishment and the food is just scrummy. Especially the cakes!!! I would rate this place a 5 out of 5 every time!

Spent a lovely afternoon with family and friends catching up in the half term break. The Cafe is a great asset to sale, it was so nice to visit an independent with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. The kids enjoying painting the pots, whilst we enjoyed lovely coffee and fresh warm scones clearly had been just made! Will e back again a gem if sale.

I came with friends and we painted mugs and piggy banks. There were so many different things to choose from and lots of examples for inspiration. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we were able to have tea and coffee while painting. We were there for a long time but there was no rush for us to move or hurry up which was good. There were quite a few kids around and I think this is a great activity for all ages. Will have to come again.

Been going to the Bean & Brush since it open in May 2011 and it's still our favourite cafe because of the delicious food and friendly staff. Yesterday we enjoyed homemade Broccoli and Stilton soup with chunky fries and a sandwich. The kids had pizza and veggie sausages followed by a cupcake. The meal wouldn't be complete without a flat white!! As always a lovely lunch. Thanks

Went for a family brunch and we all had the deli combo which includes a sandwich, cup of soup and cup of chips. All 5 of our soups were cold when they came out and one sandwich was stale and the rest were dry bread. By the time the soup came back we had finished our meal. The chef came out and was rather annoyed at us for sending it back. However most of the other staff were pleasant and resolved our complaint by giving us a free drink for next time and gave us money back from one of the meals. We chose to have our drinks then as we knew we wouldn't go back although I don't think that went down very well with the staff. All in all we chose not to let the experience deflect from us enjoying a family day together, however personally we wouldn't choose to go back again.

Visiting Manchester for some work and staying with friends in Sale. Found the Bean & Brush online and the menu looked tasty. The place itself is great and there was a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff also. Had the full cooked breakfast which was good and satisfied brunch cravings. Only downside was maybe the portion size as the printed menu reads "sausages" and there was only one on the plate. This is a minor detail but, with the price being relatively high for a cooked breakfast ( £7.95), I would have expected maybe a wee bit more. The produce was of a high standard though and I enjoyed my visit.

Just love this place, fabulous food and goodies, great atmosphere, friendly staff and by far the best coffee in sale and the coolest/funkiest place in sale. Had a salad today that was gorgeous, last time i was there the soup was also delicious. Kids love it too but I also love to sneak in on my own and read the paper. Its so nice as a local resident that there is an independent coffee house like this. As you can tell, am a big fan, and this establishment is a real boost to the town.

Popped in for a quick coffee and a cake with the kids, but where have all the cakes gone??. There was only the odd one left and nothing that looked that good. I know the reason given will be we have been busy bla bla bla, but for a place that is open until 7 and I arrived at 4, this is just poor. Please buck up your ideas, I expect better.

don't go if you don't like kids, they have pottery painting and other activities, the food is pricey for a café and can be a bit bland. they have kids toys around the place and a good kids menu.

We always enjoy our visit to Bean and Brush. It could be little bit chaotic if you hit the busy time with screaming with children all around but it is a place designed for families with a little ones in mind. My child enjoys pottery painting and papier mash. Staff is very helpful. Their cafe menu has a great choice and offers healthy option as well. I always come out satisfied with having a good catch up with friends over a good lunch with my child entertained at he same time.

This is a family cafe for kids so if you want somewhere quiet this is probably not it. But if you want somewhere child friendly it cannot be beaten. I Don't understand the negative reviews. It's like those people have been to a different cafe. We have been coming here regularly for about two years and the standard of food is excellent. Particular favourites are the burger, the beef sub, and the veg chilli. I have occasionally popped in without my kids when I have been in these sale area because the food is that good.

Tried this on a Sunday morning prior to going on the safari footprint trail through Sale. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere and the service is relaxed and unhurried. Good is flavoursome and good value. I had fish cake in a brioche bun with sweet potato fries which was fantastic. My 3 year old daughter had cheesy pasta and garlic bread, the portion was very generous indeed. My wife and I also had coffee which was good and strong. Will definitely come again.

A lovely Atmosphere - I had 3 children painting a pot. The staff were very nice popping by frequently to tell the children how great their painting was- that was really appreciated. I ordered a coffee and was really pleased they offered to bring it to the table so I wasn't away from my children. Coffee was good. Recommended xxxx

Friendly staff. Nice choice of food, good room for prams, play area for littuns (in need of some tlc) outside and inside places to sit.

We went to this cafe for the first time on the Sale Art Trail and were very pleasantly surprised. Very friendly staff, good food with large portions and a fun decor and atmosphere. Highly recommend it with or without kids

Visited Bean and Brush with my 14 year old daughter. The food and drink (fish finger sandwich, coffee, milkshake) was really nice. The service was good and the place had a nice, lively atmosphere. There is a some really nice art on the walls at the moment too.

Had a great time with my grandaughter who's 8, will definitely be going again. Recommend it through the holidays. The best I've found around that area by far!!!

Went in with friends and had scrum my food with amazing service! Would highly recommend! Children welcomed and Mars to feel like royalty! Well done! See you very soon!

Absolutely lovely cafe, the food was to die for, the staff are so friendly and we painted up stairs and had a great time. Would highly recommend to all.

Happened on this place by accident just looking for a bite to eat and a quick coffee. Seems popular as was quite full and having pizza for breakfast is something I haven't done since my student days. Will go again next time I am in the area.

Nice staff generally, good menu and selection but food is truely awful. It shouldn't be that hard, don't get me wrong cakes are pretty good - but they are bought it in. Anything they actually have a hand in is poor. Either charge much less (maybe reduce the amount of staff as a suggestion) or just do simple things well. Cut your crudités fresh! Don't thrice cook chips if you don't know how. This place should be much better but its just not. Shame.

OK, this used to be a pleasant place to eat and the food was excellent, although a tad pricey, but it was always well cooked and tasted fresh. Over the last couple of months, the quality has really gone downhill. The portion sizes are tiny and the food is poorly cooked. Almost all the staff appear disinterested in attempting to provide any customer satisfaction. It's as if the place is staffed by a bunch of moody teenage divas, and that poor attitude has a negative affect on customer experience. I have given it a couple more chances, but my last visit was the final straw. I will be moving on to one of the many other cafes, where I expect a greater chance of feeling welcomed and can enjoy my food without worrying about what it may do to me.

Came here today for a mid morning snack and a cuppa. The place was packed with young families, and this cafe certainly caters well for those with young children, buggies etc. What a shame then that my tea cake was soggy, burnt at the edges, and raw in the middle. This place certain doesn't take as much care over its food as it should! My friend described a scone from here which was rock solid... The menu is so promising but there's a long way to go before the quality matches expectations!