Browns Cafe & Bistro in Leicester

Went to this lovely little cafe when my partner went for a haircut opposite. Parking nearby. Sat down and the staff were just absolutely amazing, welcoming, so friendly. Told me about the specials too. Decided to order a tuna toastie (£7.95), which came with chips and salad. Also a pot of tea (£2.25) the toastie was seriously 10 out of 10. Big portion, so filling and was very tasty. Staff came to check up on me and were really friendly throughout. Really nice atmosphere too. Everyone seemed happy. Would highly recommend and definitely going again. The various options all sounded amazing!

Ordered quiche with salad and baked spud . Friend had garlic mushrooms, salad and chips . I don’t think the chef knows what a quiche is . It was smothered with melted cheese and soggy with oil. I’ve never had a slice of quiche with a thick layer of melted cheese covering it . I got the impression it was trying to be pizza . The pastry was totally sodden with oil and / or uncooked . The mushrooms were in batter and were definitely frozen .My friend was not impressed with them either We won’t be going there again . I think there are new owners and they’re trying to stick to the old menus but not able to . Try changing the menus to include food that you can cook well .

Thankyou Browns for a really lovely afternoon tea with family and friends . It was the perfect place ..quiet and relaxing . The food was fresh and tasty and plentiful. We were even given some boxes to take good home ! Great service too and lovely friendly staff . Happy to recommend this to friends . Thanks to the staff for looking after us .

I had the opportunity today to visit Browns cafe with my family. The food was delicious and very well presented. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service. I would like to come back soon!

We popped in just for coffee but ended up having lunch in the garden, the service was good, the atmosphere really good and the food great. We were lucky with the weather but we would definitely go back whatever the weather. The staff were really helpful and friendly and accommodating.

We came in for a bit of afternoon tea in the middle of the day and we were welcomed straight away. Very courteous and friendly staff, always apologising for any delay in getting you sat down and also ordering (although this was down to the fact that they were rigorously cleaning tables in between guests). As it was a nice day we sat in the small rear garden that has both covered and uncovered areas. A very nice tranquil and relaxing area. We both felt that there could be room for improvements- which should be made given how much good competition there is literally next door and around corners. Unfortunately we did not get our afternoon tea, as the waiter mentioned that this required pre booking. On the website, it mentions that pre-booking is advisable (please change this to mandatory) and on the menus onsite; it mentions that pre-booking is required for parties of 6 or more. Please update accordingly. We ordered the grilled club sandwich (lovely and fresh) and cream teas (choice of scone or cake). whilst the scone was warm and fresh, the cakes were clearly store bought. Although it can be difficult to prepare fresh cakes onsite with limited space, as the competition is so fierce in the area, it should be considered. Maybe partner with a local bakery (there is one literally opposite) as a supplier and boost their trade also?

The wife and I visited the bistro for a lazy Sunday brunch. From the roadside the bistro looks quite nice, the wide ranging menu pleasantly surprised us but upon walking into the main bistro did we discover the hidden gem of the rear outside seating area. A Very nice, clean area of tranquility. We ordered the Assam Tea, bacon sandwich and Eggs Benedict. I had the EB and have to say the bacon was lovely (thick and crispy), the poached eggs were cooked well and the hollandaise sharp and creamy. Raj the co-owner is a really chatty, friendly guy but with a wealth of high service experience. We shall be making this a regular destination from now on.Two areas of suggestion in an effort to elevate the ambience even further, (1) play a more sedate type of music on a Sunday morning as opposed to high temp dance music, and keep the volume a little lower, (2) I would make it a non-smoking area altogether as there was some smokers which reduced our satisfaction somewhat. I wish this little business every success and will try their full English breakfast next. Well done to Raj and his business partner.

Ordered a takeaway breakfast from here. Was not terrible but not that good either. Bacon - not bad but it's the traditional thickly cut back bacon and not smoked streaky bacon. Tomatoes - these were chopped tomatoes out of the can.Mushrooms, seemed like they had been fried up earlierBeans - regular Heinz beansSausages - seem to be of the cheaper varietyHash browns, the frozen variety similar to what everybody serves. Were not drenched in oil as they are at some other places.Packaging - styrofoam packaging instead of biodegradable cardboardIt's far from the worst breakfast I've had, but nothing to write home about. You can get a much better breakfast on Queens road at the corner of Queens Rd. and Montague, (the place beginning with 'H').

Perfect suprise afternoon tea delivered to my parents for their joint birthday. Service was excellent, going out of their way to meet my requests and ensure my parents had a lovely day. Mum and Dad said it was well presented and delicious! Would highly recommend! Thank you!

The ambient and vibe of the cafe was perfect. Strict covid control measures in place throughout the cafe followed by a great welcome. The lad on the front was very professional, polite and friendly. There was a check back on us throughout the service.We ordered 4 traditional English breakfast for ourselves. Certainly, I must say this was one "THE best breakfast "meal I have ever had in recent time. Food was extremely hot, very presented and certainly sausages were very delicious.I am sure this one is a must visit cafe in Leicester if you are in town. I definitely recommend Brown's Cafe to everyone and I shall look forward to my next visit to the cafe. thanks

Nice place, friendly staff, prompt service and delicious food. What else is there to say? Great place for lunch. We will be back.

Visited Browns Bistro with friends for lunch and was very impressed with the overall experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made you feel very welcome. The outdoor seating area was very nice and enjoyed our lunch in the sunshine. The food was all home cooked and the curry was delicious. We are definitely planning to go again. Lorraine

Amazing and amicable service. Great ambience both inside and outside. The outside has a lovely garden area to get some fresh air. Lovely menu options from breakfast, brunch and hightea. Definitely going there again

I was welcomed and shown to my seat on the lovely terrace behind the bistro. Equipped for all weathers, it didn’t mattered when the heavens opened towards the end of my meal as the canopy was simply wound out wider to shelter us from the rain rather than the sun. The menu is wide-ranging, whether you’re in for a quick coffee, a tipple after work, a light bite or a hearty meal. The specials board adds even more variety to the great menu. Service was excellent as was the calm atmosphere. Highly recommended.

First time after the lockdown met up with friends for Lunch on Monday . The food was excellent as usual . Highly recommend for a relaxing lunch sitting in the garden at the back . My friends all live on the other side of Leicester & guess what one of them returned there the next day with her boys . Thanks you to the guys who own this place beautiful experience of going out again .

We had delicious cooked breakfast for four, including one vegetarian, in the beautiful garden at the back. Socially distanced and half price thanks to the government. We will definitely return as it is good value even at full price and just around the corner

Our first meal out since lockdown and couldn’t have been better. It was to celebrate our anniversary and the team at Brown’s had even put a card on the table for us. The Sunday roast was delicious, 5 different vegetables and roast potatoes with chicken and gravy. All vegetables cooked in olive oil so I could have everything except the Yorkshire pudding. If you are ever in the area I can thoroughly recommend it

Just had lunch again at Browns, went with the special board today. Chicken & vegetable pie, and the chicken & vegetable curry. Both dishes were delicious, and can recommend you try either if on the board when you visit.

Under new management ...really friendly staff and delicious food, great service, lovely atmosphere, prices are very reasonable. One of my favourite places to visit.

A long overdue visit. Many times I’ve walked past but not gone inside. The interior decor is excellent for exactly what it is. Selection of foods are brilliant. I had the blue cheese, bacon and cranberry panini. It comes with chips, salad, coleslaw and any sauces we want. Really nicely made and filling. I will definitely be going back.

Browns has to serve the best traditional breakfast in Leicester. The food is always fresh to order, great quality and served nice and hot. They have a great menu selection that isn’t overwhelming. They have homemade cakes which we always say we will buy however are always too full to bother. A while ago we tasted an Avocado cake, I have never tasted anything like it, beautiful.I can’t fault the staff, very polite and helpful. It’s has a lovely family feel to it. Looking forward to my next breakfast already

Amazing food at browns;it smelt and tasted so nice!!!Lovely service and communication between staff and customers.The decor of the cafe was so vibrant,colorful,glamorous,chic and very vintage.Overall a very friendly,homely and welcoming place to eat,socialize and relax!

Good service and food .downside !! They need to sort out the music being played . ..it was like sitting in a disco !

The service is not really switched on, the menu is completely outdated. But if you fancy a tuna melt or some chips and an awful salad, unwashed directly from the bag with no dressing as the side - go ahead. Next door CUE was full, this café had spaces. For a reason.

I visit Browns on a regular basis.Gorgeous setting.Delicious menue.Fantastic friendly staff.This is my favourite place, whereby I can switch off, and have some Me Time, visited with a friend for the 1st time, and she was very impressed with the warm and friendly service, and the food that was on offer. I'll always be a loyal customer here, as I've always been made to feel welcome every single time. Staff will go out of their way, to tend to your needs, so that you can have the best experience ever. They are very reputable on their "afternoon teas..." and various events they hold for mothers day etc etc...Highly recommend coming to Browns, you'll guaranteed have an enjoyable experience, and will be sure to return, even if it's for a cheeky slice of cake..!!!Rohini

We decided to visit and previously had a good experience here so we expected the same. By far it was the worst experience we arrived at 3pm waited near the door to be seated no one greeted us, so I walked over to the kitchen with two worn out ladies saying there’s no food left we have nothing left? I explained we would be happy with a cuppa a slice of cake. We were ushered to a table with the lady saying they had been extremely busy. I asked if they could do a cheese toastie and waitress pulled her face saying only cold sandwiches as they were too busy! Our cups stank of detergent and the other waitress pulled her face snatched the cup walked off, whilst the other waitress said she would hot wash the cups to get rid of the smell. No cutlery came out and overall spending £30 for such a poor experience we won’t be visiting again. Leicester has plenty of lovely local cafes which will welcome you busy or not with a smile.

My friend and I stop off here after a visit to the hospital, we opted for the breakfast it was ok wasn’t great yet it was awful either, the bacon for me was undercooked. We asked for no hash browns but an extra egg instead, both plates came with said hash browns which were wasted, at least we got our extra eggs they weren’t left off. I might come again to try the after tea but I won’t be rushing back for the breakfast.

Absolutely loved the afternoon tea and this cute little cafe. The atmosphere was lovely and we were looked after really well.

Visited for breakfast & coffee...not amazing, but not terrible! We do like a nice coffee, but from what we could see it came from one of those beeping coffee machines (where a button is pushed for the drink) & was a bit disappointing Both of our breakfasts were ok, we’d probably give somewhere else in the area a go next time.

Really happy with the service here. The victoria sponge was amazing and the afternoon tea was very generous. Would recommend.

Came in today as we saw on Facebook that browns was doing some offers, we looked at the menu and saw that it was an all day brunch on today. So rather than have Sunday lunch we tried that. And it was lovely ! Good hearty portion and Micky, the front of house lady was pleasant and cheerful. While we were there we noticed other offers too like afternoon tea for two for £20 instead of 27.50 with tea or coffee. And something called cake time on Wednesdays where it’s slice of cake with a tea or coffee for £3.99 not £5.50. Certainly will be coming back again to try out these deals!

I visited here on a weekday with a friend. The place was very inviting and the cakes looked very fresh and delicious! I couldn't resist having a slice of the victoria sponge. The lady behind the till was really friendly and polite and made us feel welcome. We will definitely be visiting again soon! Thank you browns tearooms keep up the great baking!

This tea room has gone down hill. My visit today was not nice and I will not be going back. We waited for a long time to be served, I then found out that we had to place orders at the till. Followed by that our food arrived and we only received 1 spoon of coleslaw. The slice of cake that we ordered was much smaller than I have had in the past. The portions of food are so much less compared with what we have in the past. The staff was limited and staff today was not very happy or friendly. I also noticed that the tearoom was not very busy compared with the times I have been before. I also found prices have increased and portion size have decreased. Very disappointed.

Lovely finger sandwiches, a big slice of cake, big scone and unlimited tea or coffee. Felicity and Claire were very friendly, made sure everything was ok as we had special diet requirements. I would go here again!

met a friend for lunch. not too keen on ordering at the counter. used to be a lovely table ordering process which felt friendlier. took 45 mins to get our order bearing in mind it was salad! in a quiet period. and one staff in particular wasn't very customer friendly... bit abrupt for my liking. think we will be going elsewhere next time. shame.

Well what a hidden gem in the hear of Allandale road. I went there with my friend for lunch and had quiche with salad and chips followed by a cappuccino and it was excellent and so was the service. The café is really pleasantly laid with wooden table and quaint décor, truly you have to try it to believe it and also they hold regular Psychic supper nights, come on and have a try you will not be disappointed

This is a really great place: excellent food, a very pleasant ambience, friendly staff and a super little garden which is especially nice in the sun. It's also very good value for money and situated in a lovely part of Leicester. I recommend Browns Café and Bistro very highly.

The food was lovely, great atmosphere and the prices are great for value. Would recommend to anyone going there for afternoon tea.

First visit and won’t be going back. Food was served on chipped crockery, wine glasses were damp and got home to find we had been overcharged! Our fault for not checking at the time.

Disappointing, overcharged for the jacket potato we ordered. Couldn't be bothered to challenge it. Would never go in there again.

Went for lunch and noticed everything home made all we had were omlettes but 10 out of 10 Tea made with loose tea and a fabulous home made Victoria sponge to finish off.

I have been to Browns several times for breakfast and have never been disappointed. The breakfasts have always been cooked to perfection and very tasty. The psychic afternoon was good fun but this was mainly due to the company and prosecco. The food was not up to the Browns standard of breakfast. The psychics as expected were not great. If you go for a laugh you will be fine just don't go expecting any messages or advice. One of the psychics said something like 'I see a celebration' I remarked that it was nearly Christmas to which he replied 'If you make it' well it's January and I am still here fit as a fiddle.

Just seen a review about this place not being child friendly.

Visited today - 2 fabulous breakfasts. Contrary to a review left on the 3rd we found the staff to be friendly and helpful both with our little girl and another diners children. The cafe itself is cosy and well decorated. Will def be back

We tried to visit here twice on occasion and both times we asked if there is room for pushchairs the lady was not helpful at all she said there isn’t space and can only come in with a carseat! Not child friendly at all.

Visited for the first time and it was delightful. Lovely warm welcome, very clean and spacious. Great selection of food. The pot of tea was loose leaf and was so tasty; food very good quality. Will definitely come back.

What a fantastic place staff are so friendly and helpful, but it’s the absolutely amazing breakfast I had, all made with top quality produce,

Fabulous place to come for breakfast - good quality bacon and sausages with proper loose leaf tea - John and Chris are just lovely- highly recomnended and our new regular favourite place

Visited Browns for the first time with friends for afternoon tea. Initially the service was frosty by the staff member but improved. The afternoon tea was average, tasteless sandwiches and dry fruit scones, the cream for the cream tea tasted off. In the afternoon tea you get a choice of cake, we ordered victoria sponge. Looked good but tasted awful, dry and not real buttercream filling. Overall I was unimpressed with the afternoon tea and would not go back again. On the plus side the interior was nice and very vintage.

Excellent Eggs Benedict with lovey thick cooked ham. All served in a beautiful courtyard garden. Offering plenty of shade in this lovely warm weather! ☀️☀️🍳🍖👍 Staff were Polite and attentive making it a very enjoyable brunch.

I have been to this cafe a few times now. The food is always delicious and the staff are friendly. The place is lovely and it is a great place for friends to catch up on gossip :-)

Came to this cute cafe/bistro and loved it. My boyfriend took me to this lovely establishment. The staff complimented us and were very friendly. This made our date amazing and one to remeber. I would definitely come back to hear more compliments from John xxx

Great service and awesome food keep it up :) I took my mum there last Saturday and she is very pleased too . The food and service is very quick and efficient. I fully recommend it

I went to Allandale Road for a spot of shopping with some friends. We decided to grab some lunch in browns bistro the food was wonderful and a very reasonable price with such friendly staff and cute surroundings i will definitely be coming back.

Me and my sister came to the cafe for afternoon tea on 25/6 a little birthday treat!

We'd visited this traditional tea shop under the previous ownership (and name) and enjoyed it. So wanted to visit and support the new owners.

We had a private party here and were totally looked after from start to finish. Every detail was thought about by the owner and he had numerous suggestions to make it even better than we had imagined. The food is beautiful to look at, large slices of homemade cakes, quiche and scones and tastes exactly how you imagine it should, perfect. I look forward to returning at some point soon.

Held a private party here following my Mum's funeral, and it was the perfect send off. We found the place via google and visited to check the place out, the decor is tasteful and stylish, yet with a warm, relaxing and at home feel.

Perfect home cooked food every time. Wonderful staff and the owner John cannot do enough for you. There is always several vegetarian options.

Had a late lunch with family and friends and thoroughly enjoyed it.

We love the baked beans and eggs on toast here! The both male shop owners here are extraordinary friendly and we love them. They're always here to have a laugh and talk. The Garden here and everywhere else in this tea room is fantastic and clean!

Love this little coffee shop/ Restaurant.

I am a regular at Browns tea room, it’s Great for all ages, I love the prosseco afternoon tea, and the homemade cakes are delicious!

Met a friend for lunch here , the waitress (who never smiled once) immediately came to take our order . We asked her to give us a few minutes & after about 15 - 20 minutes of waiting, I had to get up to call her.

First time visit. Warm welcome. Lovely food in quaint surroundings. Reasonable prices. Well worth a visit

Went for a lunch with my better half and the food was very good, tasty and with generous portions.

We had never been to Stoneygate before - what a lovely area!

We opted for the five items for £4.95 breakfast. Hoped for better than a very small ramekin dish containing a very small portion of tinned tomatoes ! Service was very slow. Overall not great.

Booked in for afternoon tea. Not just any afternoon tea. Gluten Free afternoon tea. Delicious sandwiches, the most amazing Courgette and Avocado cake (not a brownie in sight thank goodness) and a slice of roule. Together with a cafetière of tasty coffee. Simply spoiled.

Went here for a breakfast recently with my wife, thought we would try something different from the regular choices we go to usually.

I visited Browns Tea Room with family for a psychic supper and was so pleased with the service we received the manager was friendly and accommodating to any needs we had as were all the staff it was a very warm and welcoming atmosphere will definitely visit again

Sadly I was disappointed by my visit to browns tea rooms

Plenty of choice of menu, spotlessly clean with good service too in a nice part of Leicester which also has free parking (for 3 hours) right outside. We went for the home made chicken and mushroom pie with veg and chips also the cheese and potato pie, all very tasty followed by a delicious treacle sponge and custard. Well worth a look if you're in or around Leicester.

I ordered soup, cake and tea as a light brunch with a friend. It has a cosy environment, soup delicious and cake okay. I had the walnut and coffee, the cake it self predominantly tasted of butter, although the coffee buttercream cut through that when ate as one big bite.

So glad to have found this hidden gem! This is a cute little tearoom wth lovely staff and great food! Had the most sublime Yorkshire pudding ever! Highly recommended!

Liked this place and the breakfast WAS good but tge cake was a bit poor. Odd consistency and quite solid.

Warning!!! The decaf coffee cafetières explode!!! Scalded fingers and table unusable... good job could dash to sink behind the counter to reduce the pain 😳🤕 ☕️💥

What a lovely little place for afternoon tea! Light lunch, the best tea and cake selection that has your senses tingling with excitement! Definitely one of my favourite places for Tea and scones.

Great place to go for tea and cake or a light lunch! Staff amazingly friendly! The back garden seating area is great on a sunny day and a really nice atmosphere always! The salad and prosecco they serve during summer period is just delicious and a large portion! A pleasure to visit, well done!

We ordered a nut roast with apricot and goat's cheese. The nut roast was tasteless, smothered in apricot jam with a lump of goat's cheese on top.. We both found it totally unappetising. The coffee was awful - laced with UHT milk. The waitress didn't bother to come out to see us after she had served us. We decided never to return. Also don't risk having a scone: they are always over-microwaved. Jane C

Browns tea room is a very pleasant unpretentious treat, slightly old-fashioned in the nicest possible way. The cakes are scrumptious and you get a very decent-sized slice. Allandale Road is a bit of a shopping destination, and there is nothing nicer than to relax and have a good cup of tea at Browns when your bags have got a bit heavy.

The service was excellent, really efficient. On top of that the food was amazing, homemade cakes and a range of other delicious choices on the menu. Would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Traditional Sunday lunch (choice of roast with seasonal veg) - good choice of starters (my favourite is goats cheese and beetroot) and mouth-watering desserts to follow. Friendly and efficient service.

A lovely setting for high tea treat for my mum with cousin and her mother in law. Finger sandwiches, fresh no crusts- luxury. Huge warm scones with jam and cream and lovely wedges of cake. A great treat enjoyed by all and will return. Can also recommend the Sunday lunch, fresh, hot and tasty.

I regularly visit this tearoom which always has lovely home cooked food, scrumptious cakes and tea which is served with a strainer. The staff are willing to adapt the menu to suit your dietary needs. The carrot cake is stunning.

Good home cooked food. Tea served with a strainer. Excellent. Booked for Sunday lunch tomorrow. More updates to come.

Fantastic evening. Chilled prosecco flowing. Tasty two course supper. Then readings from 4 different mediums. Excellent evening and great value! Book early to avoid disappointment. This was our second attempt for a reservation! But wow, we'll definitely be back for more.

I recently went to Browns' and I found it appealing, yet little did I know what the receipt would say at the end!

We came for Sunday lunch, and really enjoyed it, food was lovely and the service was great too! Definately recommend Browns Tearoom

We went to Browns as we had been recommended it by friends.

Heard about this place from a friend, so thought we would give it a try.......

We called in, having seen the sign outside that stated, 'Tea or coffee and cake, 3-5'. We were told (at 4.10pm) that only coffee and tea cakes were available. So it's difficult to assess the quality of a cafe that won't serve what is is advertising.

Came here to catch up with a friend. Good service,menu okay but nothing really special popped out so opted for a cheese scone which was served warm. Friend had chilli which she enjoyed. Little over priced and would like to have had a wider food choice but pleasant.

We had been to Browns many times for tea, but never for Sunday lunch and we weren't disappointed. Two choices of traditional roast along with other dishes and deserts to die for. Friendly and efficient service, what's not to like?

Ate lunch here with mom and 2 kids. The food was delicious, the service was so friendly and the decor was charming. Highly recommended.

Love this place so much whether I'm here for breakfast or lunch the staff are always welcoming and the food good and price right I would recommend all the time

This was our third visit to Browns Tea Room. Food and service has been excellent on every visit!

Excellent service...had afternoon tea for my friends birthday . The food was so fresh and tasty. Id recommend to all. The staff are so attentive. The scones are fabulous. Il defo be returning very soon. A hidden treasure for sure!

Good portion size bit rather disappointing. Sandwiches were mediocre, ham was dry and tuna needed something extra as was rather dry too. Presentation wasn't great, I expect the whole vintage afternoon tea look but was presented in plain white porcelain. Cakes were lovely, moist and tasty. Scones were delicious too. It was nice but missed that sparkle of a proper afternoon tea!

Visited here with a few friends whilst on a walk around the neighbourhood. Cake portions very generous. Tea made with real tea leaves and the soup was very hot - just what you would want.