Bennett’s in East Northamptonshire

Absolutely love this place. I moved to Thrapston a few weeks ago and this has quickly become my regular go to. The owner and all of the staff are amazingly friendly and welcoming. The food is scrummy as is the coffee. My dog absolutely adores it here too (particularly the sausages ;-)). I can assure everyone that the staff ALL wash their hands thoroughly if they pet any dog before touching anything else or serving anyone. Scrump and I (Candice) can’t recommend Bennett’s enough.

The hygiene issues of allowing dogs into restaurants is a grey area, but when restaurant staff start stroking and playing with the dogs and then go straight back into the kitchen and serve customers without washing their hands is where I draw the line. Why aren't they aware of basic hygiene standards? I won't be back.

I popped in this morning for breakfast and was thoroughly delighted by the experience. The food is of very high standard, the service is great and the environment is lovely. I went for a full English club sandwich and it was incredible. Treat yourself!

Great place for coffee and breakfast.

We love this place! It’s so nice to have locals cafes like this- it’s so different to all the commercial places. Staff are warm and welcoming. The food is so delicious and portions are great! We work around the corner and love when we have a long lunch break and can come down! It’s great.

Oh my goodness me, what a find! Really welcoming and lovely staff and the food was fantastic! We arrived as a four with a newborn and dog in tow and they couldn't have been more friendly! Dog got a sausage and we got a delicious meal. The portions are massive and the prices really reasonable. A lovely place, would highly recommend :-)

Had a takeaway sausage bap and pretty sure the sausages were precooked the day before - they were dry as though been left out all night. Nice servers but quality isn’t it.

Excellent coffee shop, we visited on farmers market morning, and although it was busy, the staff were polite and attentive. Veggie breakfast was rated delicious by my partner and my meaty breakfast was also excellent. We will definitely be back.

Market Day is Tuesday in Thrapston. Coffee at Bennet's ... a staff who know their job and are friendly with it. Wonderful Butcher and Gift Shop. Fantastic green grocer stall. Great gift shop and Co op store.

Lovely cafe with great food and friendly service

Great friendly cafe, lovely coffee.

Visited Bennett’s for lunch yesterday with colleagues. This is the first time I have sat in and eaten her, however, have previously visited for takeaway coffee and cake. I was not disappointed, lovely cafe with a great atmosphere, ample seating and friendly staff. Reasonably priced, good quality food. Would definitely visit again!

A really lovely place with great food. Staff are friendly and chatty , which helps to make it a great experience .

Lovely food, came out quickly. Lady at the till seemed a bit grumpy but an older lady who served us was so amazing and kind to my daughter, even let her draw on her note bad and took her to choose a drink. I would recommend.

Cozy place to pop in for a breakfast or lunch. I tried Belgian Waffle and wasn't disapointed. Fresh, sweet and delicious.

Always a warm welcome, great food and service.

Great food, friendly staff and a lovely garden to enjoy the sun!

Wonderful welcome, friendly staff, great food, good coffee, sat in the garden with our dog, who got some sausages for his breakfast,which Milo loved! we will be back!

Avoid this place, overpriced, poor quality, and poor service..

Really sweet cafè, very dog frienly. Vegan coffee options, lots different cookies, all sorts of breakfast options... and puppaccino🐶💖

Amazing food, arguably the best sausage roll I’ve ever had. Really busy and the customers service was still absolutely spot on, definitely recommend!

Brilliant very friendly staff nothing yo much trouble ,still as good x

This little cafe has to be visited Cakes really month watering

This cafe is such a great find. The staff are very friendly. The food is excellent and it is also very dog friendly with Billy being given a sausage while we were having a coffee and another when we went back for lunch. I had the chicken and salad sandwich. The salad with it came with a nice dressing, I asked not to have the coldslaw and I think I got extra salad in replace. Bob had the breakfast bap which had an egg, 2 sausages and 2 slices of bacon in. I've never seen such a massive roll. The prices are reasonable and the produce is all local. Definitely will be going back when we are in Thrapston.

Consistently great food and drinks , breakfast is amazing, hot Chocolate really is best in ...the 🌎 Service here is the most friendly team you'll find in a business, always happy and helpful, visit, eat , enjoy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🧡

Top notch food and customer service highly recommend

Great service always smiling and happy to see you, delicious food really fresh tasting ingredients and high quality sausage rolls possibly the best I've ever had and breakfasts are always really nice.

This little gem in the centre of Thrapston is simply devine ! Excellent food and the service is great. Highly recommended 👌

This is a lovely cafe frequented by the locals and visitors alike. The staff are extremely helpful and willing to make minor changes to their menu should customers desire. I changed my bacon on sourdough toast to salmon 🍣 very easily.

Lovely place to pop for a coffee and cake. Breakfast and lunch available too. Lovely friendly staff that look after you. Always fabulous!

Lovely little cafe, friendly staff and lovely food, highly recommend the sausage roll with pickle and sweet onion.

Top marks for friendly service and yummy food!

Abrupt staff but food lovely a bit expensive

Popped in here today as I was waiting for my dog to finish at the groomers. Found a list delicious cake and will certainly be back again, next time with the dog to try one of your pup cups.

A beautiful place, great food and lovely staff.

What a gem! Great value for money and lovely coffee too.

Brilliant little find, staff are really approachable, even when I said about the tables being slightly too small for 2 full breakfasts to go on. (if people ask I always say if something could be improved) Manager / owner comes across as a really nice guy. Food was well cooked and the sausages fantastic.

I found out about this cafe on Trip Advisor, and after visiting and having a fabulous lunch and great service, I too wanted to write a review about Bennett's. Both my friend and I chose the lasagne accompanied with salad and bread. The lasagne was home made and delicious and the salad was to die for, and very reasonably priced too. It would have been rude not to have also tried the lovely cakes on display, so I had a slice of cherry bakewell cake and my friend chose a slice of banana cake - both superb. We're not from Thrapston, but it is very well supported by the locals (always a good sign) and the staff were very friendly. We'll be visiting again soon. Thank you!

Not their fault but we attempted to have breakfast one Sunday morning for two and a party of 8 barged in and proceeded to individually sit at tables so that no one else could be seated What happened to manners, Ignorant selfish people are the norm now unfortunately. The cafe need to have a seating policy and not allow people just to plonk themselves down

As I savored my meal at Bennett’s in Thrapston, I was struck not only by the delicious food but also by the warmth of the staff. The friendly and attentive service added an extra layer of enjoyment to my dining experience. It was evident that the team at Bennett’s takes pride in providing not only excellent food but also a welcoming and hospitable environment for their patrons. The genuine smiles and helpful demeanor of the staff members truly enhanced my visit, making me feel right at home. It's clear that they are passionate about creating a positive and memorable experience for their customers, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. And let's not forget the food! The muffin I tried was a little piece of heaven—warm, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The dough was just perfect, and it was clear that it was made with care and attention to detail. Additionally, the classic burger with a side of salad was a true delight. The traditional bun was soft and fresh, the homemade burger patty was juicy and packed with flavor, and the salami added a delicious twist to the overall combination. It was evident that the ingredients were of high quality, and the care taken in preparing the dish truly shone through. With the delightful food and the wonderful hospitality, Bennett’s has certainly won me over. I can't wait to return to this charming café and indulge in their culinary delights once again. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by Bennets for a taste of their scrumptious offerings and the genuine warmth of their staff.

Super friendly team & quality coffee served here, The Team at Bennett's aren't just a regular lunch spot they are part of the community. Make sure next time you visit you pop in and sample something from the extensive menu.

Coffee was very good ,but unfortunately the breakfast was not up to much. The eggs ,bacon and sausage were very over done .The toast was untoasted and hardly chewable and turned up 5 minutes after the rest of the food... For the money I expect much better. My partner left most of hers as it wasn't edible.

Excellent Breakfast, just what was needed to cure the hangover 😱

Lovely home made sausage rolls. Melted chocolate, hot chocolate. Was lovely.

Only got a takeaway coffee, but the service was really great. Gave a friendly, family vibe and a personal service. There were some cakes that looked really nice, so I will try some next time.

Always a warm welcome, Team Bennetts always bring a smile , a laugh and great chat with every meal they serve , quality service and value , it's the perfect combination that brings you back for more . Great variety of lunch and breakfast and the best dark hot chocolate...in the 🌎

A real disappointment for breakfast. 2 full breakfasts, 1 eggs Benedict & 1 eggs on toast. The eggs were tiny, the fried ones burnt. Bacon chewy, hollandaise sauce tasted like plain melted cheddar. The bread was really nice! The toast arrived way before the food so it was cold by the time the food arrived. The eggs on toast was a really miserable portion. Because the eggs were so tiny on the giant bread. We sat at the top end and the chef was clearly born in a barn as he failed twice to close the door to the outside toilet on his way when it was freezing cold inside. No one came to clear our plates at the end or check every was okay. We sat for over half an hour after we finished and not a single person came over. We had to go down to the till to order coffee. It wasn’t that busy either. The coffee was actually nice. But for the rest a waste of £50! Wouldn’t return for food nor would I recommend.

It’s a shame really. I used to love going here most mornings for breakfast. But the staff have now made it uncomfortable for me by making up a load of rubbish about me or other locals. If you want to be bullied with your breakfast….. go to Bennett’s

Went for the first time today with my little girl, what a lovely place, staff treated my little girl like a princess! She loved it! Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Would absolutely reccomend and will 100% be back. Thanks 😊

Always a pleasure going to Bennett’s. The service is great, the menu has lots of options, and the food is delicious!

i love this café, the staff are polite, the food is well made and affordable, the atmosphere is relaxed and mostly quiet despite being located on the road, it is a great place to eat out, but bring empty stomach because the portions are large :)

This is a great cafe serving quality drinks and lovely food. The staff are very welcoming to everyone, young, old or canine!

Nice and friendly staff. Fantastic food 😋😊

This was a second visit to this restaurant having been impressed the first time. The staff are very friendly and were quick to arrange seating for our party of five. The meals are very good, especially the sandwiches, the coffee is very good and the milk shakes are amazing. Can highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning in order to try other things on the menu.

I absolutely adore this place ❤️ I always make the effort to visit them when I’m visiting my parents who live close by. The food and coffee are great and the staff are so friendly! I can’t recommend enough

Yummy and such a lovely atmosphere. Great coffee too. Will definitely be back again. Very pretty garden and friendly staff! Happy to recommend

What a great find. Made an off A14 stop as we were hungry. It literally is just off the motorway. Lovely market town. We had a small all day breakfast. Very friendly people. Food good and great specials selection. Popular place. One small off putting thing was dust and dead bugs in the window. Not where people sit but visible from outside.

The best family friendly and dog friendly cafe! We took our little boy (2years old) and puppy and had a lovely breakfast! The staff went above any beyond, lovely food! And lots of toys for our son to play with! Thank you for such a lovely morning! We will definitely be back x

Popped into the village to get some meds from the chemist and asked the lady who served me for recommendations for the best place to grab a breakfast. She recommended Bennet’s without hesitation. I ordered the full English and the Mega milkshake because I’m a pig. The food was lovely except for the bacon which was really dry as if he had been sitting around for a while. Everything else on the plate was fine. The milkshake was also great. The cafe is small and cosy and is clearly a favourite for the locals as many customers coming in and leaving seemed to know each other. If you’re visiting the village as I was and wondering where to grab a brekky, then this would be the place. Internal and external seating available and dog friendly.

What a lovely cafe with the most friendly staff. Dog friendly and was treated better than us ;-). Only in the area as had an appointment so a gem of a find. Quality food and drinks presented lovely

Always super lovely and personable service and delicious food! And dog friendly!

Lovely place get food and staff friendly hidden gem and 1 of our favourite places. Relaxed atmosphere and garden seated area at back

My husband and I visited Bennett’s this week for lunch while dog sitting for a week. My son and his wife left us a treat to go to Bennett’s and what a treat it was! He had a ploughman and it was enormous with everything on it which he really enjoyed, the best he’d ever had and he’s had a few and large coffee. I had chicken tikka and cheese focaccia salad crisps and dip. It was gorgeous. So tasty. A nice pot of tea that had 3 cups in, very generous. The price was very reasonable too. The staff were very polite and friendly even though they were very busy. It was that good that we went again. Thank you to the very pleasant staff. Brenda & Charles xx

We ate on the terrace at the back - lovely relaxing space, warm scones, tea and coffee, doorstep bacon butty - friendly service as well, we’ll definitely be back!

Definitely recommend going for brunch/ lunch if you are in the area. Really cool place with great selection of cakes, breakfast and brunch options.

We found this delightful café almost by accident due to the rain. However, what a gem. The food is delicious as is the coffee. The staff are attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is good. Highly recommended.

a cute cafe with really nice food :) a great place to sit and think about life as you do.. glad there is a place in thrapston where you can enjoy the cute cafe aesthetic you see on pinterest so often 👍

We were travelling from Rugby en route to Cambridge when we decided to leave the lorry populated drudgery of the A14 and take a break. We left at Thrapston and parked up at the free car park next to the Co-op. The town was small with a few pubs, the usual charity shops and a couple of coffee places. We were going to check out one of the pubs, when Bennett's café front caught our eye. Feeling hungry we decided to give it a go, and we were not disappointed! We were greeted with a smile and were immediately made welcome. There was more than adequate seating space, and the menu was excellent; lots of good choices, with some imaginative creations one wouldn't expect at a high street café in a small town. We were served by three people, all of whom were sweet and attentive. From the general conversations we gleaned that the place was popular with the locals, no surprise really when we saw the kind of food being served up. The meals were all freshly prepared from good, locally sourced produce. We had omelettes, generous portions which were full of delicious ingredients, including ham, mushrooms and sausage. Our meals were served in good time and in a genuinely friendly manner. We thoroughly enjoyed our food, you could tell that the chef had real quality. What a delight to discover such a gem, I highly recommend this place if you need great food, good service and don't want to pay the earth for it.

Fantastic food and service,lovey staff

Love it recommends it to everyone. Our favourite place. X

This is the best place for breakfast in Thrapston. Now, you might argue that it's the ONLY place for breakfast in Thrapston, but that doesn't detract from the fact that this is a fantastic place. The breakfasts were very good indeed, with great butchers' sausages. Staff were very attentive and accommodating. It's not huge, and there often seems to be a little queue to get seated. They do takeaways, too. A couple of tables out front and outside seating at the back, too. The toilet is a bit of a mystery-tour trek but nice enough. Dogs and children are welcome. Should I find myself in Thrapston again, I will have to pop in again!

Nice breakfast and nice staff. Just the job after a late evening out.

Good tea/coffee and cakes. Friendly service

Love Bennett’s! After moving to Thrapston two years we have often used Bennett’s either for coffee and cake, breakfast or lunch. The food is fantastic and good value for money and the staff are always friendly. Today my friend and I had one of the best afternoon tea’s ever sitting in the sun in the beautiful courtyard. Delicious array of sandwiches, sausage roll, cakes and a scone with jam and clotted cream and a drink. Couldn’t fault it at all, would highly recommend and will definitely be back for more.

Very busy but excellent service and meal

Coffee was excellent. Food looked very good. Will certainly return when I'm the area to sample one of their breakfasts. 👍

Lovely atmosphere, music, fast service, courteous staff and delicious food - couldn't ask for more than really!

Lovely place to visit. Went for breakfast food was excellent, service was excellent. Would definitely recommend dont know why its took us so long to go. Will be back for sure.

An excellent and very busy cafe. Despite being busy they served three hungry cyclists on Sat 25th in double quick time (and then another four in our club equally quickly). My bacon roll was at the table outside before I was! And the Eccles cakes were HUGE. We wish we'd known about the small garden at the back for bikes and sun but we will next time.

Busy popular cafe in the village, cracking big breakfast, well presented and plenty of it.. however you do pay for what you get. If anything a pound cheaper would be appreciated.

5 stars all the way ! Lovely clean cafe/ tearoom. All the food was well presented tasty & plenty of it. It was quick efficient service from all the staff who gave the cafe a lovely friendly atmosphere. I will definitely be going back.

Had visited this lovely cafe before and was only in the area for a couple of hours and wanted to support local. I got a shock on entering the cafe,it was either 8.58 or just about to turn 9am. Yesterday was snowing morning heavily and I saw the door was slightly open so I went in. To be confronted with a “not open yet if you can wait outside ‘ I wanted to tell the lady to stick it, I was shocked that in these conditions outside they would entertain those words. Why couldn’t she of said ‘ we aren’t open yet but come and take a seat out from the snow and we will be with you shortly ‘ if your not open don’t have the door unlocked then ! I won’t be going there AGAIN complete lack of customer service from n a freezing cold day, I could of been Mistry shopping them for all they know ?

The food is top tier and I go there every Friday they are very friendly people and it's just overall a 5 star resteraunt.

If I could give zero stars, I would - extremely rude woman on the counter!!!!

Lovely cafe, friendly staff cakes, sandwich, and lunches, great service, welcome dogs

Great little cafe, nice food and friendly service. They were very accommodating for our little one. Will definitely be going back soon

Nice busy cafe with good family atmosphere and good coffee - go large!

Great after run meeting place, even in our mucky kit , welcomed in by the super friendly Bennett team for the best dark hot chocolate.....in the world 🌎.....yes really!! 💚👌🏼

Lovely atmosphere,food smashing staff lovely

Bennetts is a great little cafe experience. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is good and worth the price. Their coffee is great and one of my regular takeaway treats during a walk.

Lovely food and pleasant staff.

Brilliant food and Karen was great fun and friendly. Easy to find and very comfortable. Breakfast was 1st class

a very well organized staff, very welcoming and very nice. also here I met two old women with a very cute puppy. we will come here again. with love, alexa and laur

Great food, lovely staff - highly recommended!

This is not a bad cafe/tearoom..It was lunch service and me and my girl was looking for something quick and tasty...The food was reasonable the service a little slow and unprofessional. The staff clearly have not been trained in hospitality and the feeling that they are ..just helping out a friend.. comes to mind...I gather one of the workers is the owner? As they were miserable and rude....Another member of staff shouted at a customer as they were lost when looking for the toilet...which isn't very well signed...As I said before, if you don't like what job your doing go and do something else. There are plenty jobs where you can work on your own and not have to look or speak to anyone...All in all an ok place....just.

We had an excellent Full English and Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Lovely to stop off here just a mile off the A14 on a long journey.

Unfortunately second time within short period the quality and taste of the coffees are very disappointing.

£7.50 for a sandwich with salad and crisps to eat in. £7.50 for the same sandwich to take away but WITHOUT the salad and crisps. And they save the VAT with a take away, so you are paying more to get less! Sandwiches and cakes...

Great selection buy my lunch there 2/3times

Farmers market roday so run out of a few things but the alternatives were good.