Cafe @25 in East Northamptonshire

This the best value for money at the very least in Northamptonshire that I have ever experienced. Friendly staff; more than ample portions; friendly atmosphere. Timely service delivery.

How does this cafe stay open? Very poor food and very dirty surroundings! The toilet is another matter!need I say more !!

Ordered cooked breakfast for 6 of us, best thing was told it would be a 25 minute wait for food, was closer to 10 so that was good. But rest least good. Had to ask 3 times for our toast/bread, had finished my meal before my bread came. Most disgusting eggs Ive ever eaten, not sure how it is possible to burn the bottom and have raw tops. The beans and tomatos were cold. Hash browns and sausages nice but rest of food sub-par. For the price wouldn’t come back, better going elsewhere and paying £2 for something much nicer.

The breakfast was very poor they didn’t give us right plateful breakfast tables was very dirty with lots of dirty plates on them they dirty plates was inside outside its was disgusting there was no body can not sit down until someone cleaned the table the service was bad today

Stopped by with family and dog after going to the may day fair. Ten people maximum in the cafe. Fella in front got short shift when trying to order so didn't bode well. So now it was my turn. I said we were seated outside. Response " don't care where you're seated, you'll be lucky to get anything". I said we only wanted drinks. Reply " doesn't matter, we've got a delivery, be at least 25 minutes! ". Obviously I replied with, " don't worry, we'll leave it". Something was muttered but I didn't catch it. I'm sure it wasn't a sorry for any inconvenience though. Some people were seated outside, they said they'd got a similar " not so welcome" and had also left it. Bank holiday, a fair in town. They COULD of done so well but taking they're delivery outweighed ANY form of customer service.

Husband ordered a burger with bacon it came with cheese which was an optional extra he cannot eat cheese and did not want it tried calling they don't answer and when they did they cut him off

Ordered online from here and tried to call the number listed to tell them I’m allergic to egg and ask that they remove it however they don’t answer the phone. I then thought I’d have to leave it and hope it’s not too mixed with the other food. The time it gave for delivery was 11:45 however at 12:10 it still hadn’t arrived so I hinted about for contact details, I found a Facebook page and messaged them. I told them it hadn’t been delivered and was told it would be with me within 10 minutes…. The food finally arrived at 12:45 and was stone cold! I hen I complained the them they told me that a driver had a puncture and they would offer me £5 as an apology on my next order (like I’d order from there again) I told them this is ridiculous and asked why they didn’t call me to tell me about the puncture. I was then told they tried but my number was incorrect which is bull as I checked my number twice before submitting as I know people struggle to find my property! I have since been ignored on the Facebook page and they haven’t offered anything else.

We ordered Sunday dinner today for as late as they would deliver. It was cold there was no gravy and the beef was like leather

Hot, tasty and huge portions (could easily cover four small plates) of a full English breakfast delivered, with chips, buttered bread and drinks, to my door. Great price and service. Perfect start to the weekend! Thank you again Cafe 25 😊

Excellent food. Unfortunately it went cold quickly as there is no heating in the cafe. Helpful staff and food was quite prompt. Much better experience in warmer weather.

Soggy chips, undercooked eggs, cold tomatoes, warm baked beans, greasy hash browns and vile black pudding. Never again.

Just passing through on bank holiday so we were pleased to find this friendly and clean cafe open. The coffee was cheap and hot and the breakfast freshly prepared and very good indeed with loads of toast. An outside seating area is available on the wide pavement. It's cash only.

We went in for a toasty and a panini takeaway with coleslaw and salad on the sides which we had to pay extra for. Firstly they only take cash so don’t only go with your card. We waited 45 mins for our food and there was little to no one in. When we finally got our food we were told that we would have to split the coleslaw as it was just bought from Tesco and was still in the pot. Once we got back to work there was no salad or coleslaw, the food hadn’t been toasted it had just been warmed up so was soggy. Little filling in the panini. Won’t be going again.

We just had food delivered from Uber eats to two properties and the food is absolutely disgusting the hash browns are grey inside, the sausages and bacon are slimy and the eggs are like rubber. The omelettes are dry and the chips soggy and taste reheated and like bad oil and who sends tomatoes and beans mixed in the same container??? Worst food delivery I have ever had!! Asked for no eggs on one due to an allergy and they didn’t listen so runny yolk all over the food now can’t be eaten. I would never order from here again and I wouldn’t ever recommend. Absolutely vile! Ohh and they were an hour late the landline is an incorrect number and the mobile listed said I called the wrong number. useless and disgusting food

I went to a ''professional'' cafe and when I walked in it smelt really funny. So me and my family sit down at the tabel and Shiela the waiter comes over and put her hair in my coke. My sister knocked her out. Raj said sorry and bought out our meals however the bacon was green! This place was disgusting and I highly recommend you don't go here!

Average because my curry wasn’t as spicy as promised on the menu , I ordered a lamb jalfrezi and it tasted no different to a korma

Popped in for breakfast - The service was great and the man behind the counter was very helpful. Unfortunately the the cup I was given was dirty and only filled 2/3. Breakfast was a great size, the sausages looked and tasted lovely, unlike the 2 eggs, bacon and black pudding and oily hash browns. I’m personally not a fan of the ramekins that are used for tomatoes and beans, I think it’s good to serve them in something but I’d suggest using something else. The staff have a lovely relationship with their regular customers and seem more than happy to have a chat.

The booking service is awful! Tried to book a delivery for Father’s Day nearly a week in advance, told them my order of what I wanted and they gave me a couple of times that we’re free, I chose one And then they ignored me, so I sent them a ? And they just kept telling me to message later etc. They then told me another time, I said yes that’s fine! They said they will sort it later. Then I message them again and they tell me they are fully booked the day before! 🤬 I would not recommend!!

All the drinks & food they offer are really nice & worth the money plus everything is amazing in the cafe & the staff are very friendly

This cafe has a nice seating area outside on the pavement which I thought would be a nice place to have a quick cuppa, all the outside tables had dirty cups and glasses on them. I stood at the counter, the girl at the front just carried on and ignored me and finally the lady working in the order took my order for a drink. After sitting for 10 minutes I had to go in and chase my order. Cant say I have any urge to visit here again.

I consider this to be my local cafe, even though I travel 10 miles to get here, the staff here are superb as is the food, nothing is ever too much trouble for them, even when we turn up en masse with up to 20 people. The food is always cooked to order, not pre cooked and reheated. Best cafe for miles around.

Good for a gang breakfast . Very friendly and good value for money. Only problem is you have to put all clothes in the wash when you get home. The fumes from the cooking is so over welming.it sadly fills the whole place.

Ordered fish and chips, it’s took 40 min until they bring it to us and surprise.... it was not a fish (cod) it was a breaded half fish ready cooked from tesco( £2.50 amount of 4 slices of half fish) For 2 coffee and 2 fish spent £20. Very disappointed, very bad service , very poor food. Will never go again.

Nice little old school cafe in Irthlingborough high street that serves a great value cooked breakfast! The food was pretty good, but the service, although not bad, could be a bit quicker and more friendly!

Queríamos una parada para desayunar en la autopista. Aparcamiento gratuito en el pueblo. Personal amable. Un poco de s esperar nos advirtieron sobre como tenían una gran orden. No hay problema. Desayuno Inglés y tostadas, bacon sandwich y dos cafés por £9. Supera a MCDONALD'S incuestionable.

This is a busy cafe on the main road through Irthlingborough It has a simple menu however the food is tasty The coffee is good Choice of sitting inside or out Outside is great for people watching Good service Good value

He estado aquí unas cuantas veces. Los desayunos son siempre muy buena. El servicio es muy rápido, pero en ocasiones normalmente cuando están realmente ocupados tendrá que esperar un poco más. . Normalmente no un problema. Muy decorado y trazan buena música. Volveremos pronto.

Went for breakfast on the morning of my wedding,great food,very reasonably priced,Jim the owner was also booked to do the the evening buffet for our wedding with additional cheese platters for the afternoon guests,we couldn't have asked for more all the food was top quality as mentioned by afternoon and evening guest's alike.Thank you to all staff involved

Visited this cafe while waiting for my daughter. Food is very reasonably priced and freshly made. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

went in for brekky with my vegan daughter and unusually so the owner understood the nature of this and ensured her brekky was not cooked on same pan or oil as any other food for non vegans .

Me he alojado aquí unas cuantas veces y siempre muy concurrido, no es el mejor café de Irthlingborough y la comida es en general bueno, a veces bueno. En esta ocasión nos detuvimos para tomar un desayuno en familia, fue agradable, un full monty y sin duda merece el nombre. El personal es agradable. Es bastante deteriorada por dentro, pero bien. Lo que creo es que está bien en todos los aspectos sin duda no es el mejor, pero un buen café barato y sencillo. Muy ruidoso. Hay un montón de niños pequeños.

A great place to drop into when out in town for a coffee, snack or dinner. It is usually very busy, as it is so popular with the locals here.

Najlepsze english breakfast w całym Northamptonshire :) jajecznica, pomidory, bekon i fasola. Fajny prosty wystrój. Miła obsługa i najlepsze jedzenie eveeerr

really friendly owner with plenty of ideas for your small party as well as perfect place for cup of tea and lunch

Nice cafe for Irthlingborough and a good team behind it all, thus cafe is very good at catering for families of small children and adults

The staff in here are lovely and as friendly as they come. It has a lovely atmosphere and the food and drinks are good value and delicious.

Local cafe for local people. food is very nice and care taken when cooking. Prices are average and service ok. No car parking outside.

Although this looks like a trendy student type place from the outside, inside it is more comfy cosy than you would think walking by! Fantastic staff, a very friendly community type atmosphere and gorgeous homemade cakes. Cooked breakfasts are wonderful, salads are freshly prepared and sandwiches are to die for!

This cafe looks really modern from the outside. The signage gives the impression of a trendy internet/student cafe.Inside is a VERY different story and a little like being transported back to the 70's! The chairs are all the kind that have tied on cushions. Plastic gordy tablecloths and the average age of customer was about 70! Not that I have anything particularly against the age of the clientele, but the signage did make us think this was a young persons place.The smell of old fat was overpowering, although my sausage sandwich (in a bap) tasted really quite good. No sweetener for your tea though, just those pouring sugar things where you end up with 3 tablespoons not one teaspoon. Waitress was attentive and cheerful. I didn't use their facilities so can't comment on that.

I love this cafe. Jim, who owns the cafe, his family and people who work there are fantastic, really helpful. There is a real buzz here, you see alot of local people who seem to use this place as a social centre as well as a place to eat. The layout, pictures on the wall, general ambience makes this a homely cafe. My family and I eat here alot. Just check it out for yourself.

Unfortunately I am going against the flow of positive comments for this cafe. I agree the staff were very courteous and the environment was pleasant enough. However, the sandwiches that were ordered (no baguettes available at 12.00noon!) were a joke. A sausage sandwich was 2 slices of thick white bread (no option for brown) with halved fried sausage(s) - no butter/ margarine, no added accompanied (even a little bit of tomato to give it colour). Fresh white bread was all well and good, but very bland & tasteless. My wife's chicken with BBQ sauce sandwich was also with the same tasteless white bread. Along with tea and coffee, the price was very cheap, but I would rather spend another 50p and have something I could enjoy. Sorry, but will not be going there again. Perhaps the cooked food is better...?

We were visiting our friend who has recently moved here and stopped for lunch . The menu was varied and plentifu,l the staff were friendly and helpful offering usefull information on events in the area. The food was very good really well cooked and presented, an all in all very good experience i would even go so far as to add we would concider travelling from Milton Keynes to eat there, certainly one of out favourites now

My girlfriend and I try to eat here most Saturdays, the food and customer service is of a very high standard. Jim and the staff really make you feel at home. We have been to two of the evening do's which they have held and they are also of a vey high standard. I would highly recommend Café @25.

Visited today for the first time, had the full Monty which was 3 sausage, 3 bacon, 2 eggs, beans, tomatoes, toast, black pudding and coffee all of which was cooked really well. All for £6...amazing value

Stumbled upon this little cafe whilst house-hunting in the area......clean, friendly and very reasonably priced. Lovely toasted 'tea cake and coffee'. Would certainly recommend and would be calling in if moved to the location.

Popped in there last weekend for breakfast. Why isn't this cafe busier? Obviously the local people don't appreciate this little gem on their doorstep! Good food, good service. Thank you :)

Went here for a catch up with a friend. Owner was really helpful and friendly and there was a great selection of food. Loved the decor - smart, fresh and bright and the food was tasty. The hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream was amazing! Was skeptical when my mother suggested a cafe in Irthlingborough, but would definitely go again - is now my official new catch up with friends place!

I went here with a friend about 3 weeks ago, just haven't got around to posting a review. Having recently moved to the area we wanted to try the local eateries to see what's hot and what's not. I always aim to give an honest and balanced review and this will be no different. We went here at lunchtime. There were 4 other tables occupied and most of them had their food already. The place itself was clean and the temperature was fine. The menu wasn't as extensive as I thought it might be but the usual cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and burgers were on offer. The staff were friendly enough, a young lad and a female who was doing the cooking. I ordered a cheeseburger with bacon and chips, mate ordered a breakfast. We also ordered a tea and coffee which were apparently 'free refils', which I though was good. We were told there would be a 20 minute delay for food, wasn't sure why as most people already had their food, but we were told so it wasnt an issue. Burger arrived without bacon but that was swiftly remidied. Didnt get an offer of a refill on the drinks though so by the time the food had come the drinks had finished. The food was freshly cooked and the coleslaw was really very good, presumed homemade. The burger however wasnt that nice it wasn't good quality meat, definitely could be improved upon. The prices were absolutely fine but to be fair I think people would be happy to pay a little more for better burgers and sausages. I visited the toilet whilst there, which could have done with a clean. Didnt see an hourly check sheet or anything on the wall, perhaps that would be an idea to make sure the checks are done regularly. (no toilet paper, wet floors etc).Overall, it was a nice, clean cafe and I would go again for a breakfast but not for a main meal.

Just wanted to let you all know, I popped into Cafe@25 whilst shopping in Irthlingborough yesterday and it's such a lovely place to eat.The food was piping hot, big quantities, very tasty and the place was immaculate.The staff were very friendly too and I will make a point of stopping off for Breakfast again next time I am there. Worth visiting!

Popped into Irthlingborough on my way back from a trip, never been before so thought I would have a look around, found this great cafe on the high street, has seats outside so I could people watch, the service was very good and efficient, I wasn't left sitting around wondering if I would get served, the staff were very friendly, and seemed happy at their work, which cannot be said for many places I have visited, had a lovely cafe and a coffee, and realy enjoyed my stop off, it looks like they ahve all sorts going on, so may pop back this way and check it out, Thanks Cafe 25 for welcoming a weary traveller.

Great little cafe serving great breakfasts. Not had a chance to sample the other meals yet but have never been so satisfied after having a fry up. Staff are very nice and friendly and make you feel welcome. Free chewing gum by til is a plus too. :)

Had to catch up with someone who didn`t have much time - superb place, easy to park, friendly staff, and the cakes were amazing! Very impressed, and now I know they do deliveries and evening meals, this will be one of my favourite places to go - beats the local take away restaurants, and other cafe`s by far. Well done!

We passed through irthlingbourgh on our way to visit family for our sons birthday and upon planning our route we searched trip adviser and found this cafe, we used the car park round the back for free parking, when we arrived we were welcomed by two female members of staff they allowed us time to be seated after making our choice of meals we placed our ordered, our drinks arrived quickly along with colouring sheets and crayons for our children I nice friendly gesture allowing us to relax and keep the children entertained, shortly after our children's meals arrived shortly followed by my own and my husbands, they were extremely tasty once we had finished our meals are plates were removed and we were offered a lovely choice of cakes, my self and husband had a nice slice of coffee cake while the kids had Oreo cupcakes they we delighted, we really enjoyed our selfs and it set us in a great mood to continue our trip loved it 100% would return

Since new management have taken over, I have been in 3 times for a cooked breakfast. Food was beautiful, good quality bacon and sausages and good value for money. Friendly service. The new owners (spoke to owner) haven't had it long so they are making improvements which will boost the cafe, the owner welcome suggestions which is lovely as it means they are putting their customers first. If you want a good cooked breakfast and a big cuppa (free re-fill too) for around £5.00 then this is the place to go. I have recommended it to family and friends.

Although there have been a few cafés at this premises, the new Café@25 is the first one in my experience to push forward with some exciting ideas such as baking class sessions, charity and musical events. As a local and frequent diner, sometimes with my family, I have noticed the improvements in the menu and the determination to find the right balance of quality, service and cost. This is a community café with big but viable ideas. Their home-made cakes, brownies especially, are to die for. Service is with a smile and as prompt as can be bearing in mind that everything is prepared to order and hasn't been hanging around all morning. Go and try it for yourself, I recommend it.

I've recently move to the area and found a really lovely, charming trendy Cafe along the High Street In Irthlingborough, clean decor and lush cakes. I had just walked the dog and needed a well deserved drink and found some seats outside. I sat down and one of the ladies in the cafe saw me and popped out to take my order - how lovely.... The chocolate brownie was to die for and the coffee of excellent quality - i will be returning..... i must say there are 2 other cafes along that stretch but not a patch on this one. the others don't seem very welcoming. I will be returning with my dog.....

The cafe@25 atmosphere was charming and relaxing but not too noisy. My server was efficient and professional but lots of fun. My lunches were creatively presented and delicious and worth the price. Overall, an excellent cafe to experience local cuisine interestingly and professionally presented. Will return weekly!!!!

would not recommend at all food was not cooked and the service was horribly long and not reconmendable, no smile and found a hair in my plate would definetly not go again went a 2 months ago everything was ok but returned today and it was horrible would not recommend at all

Loved the service very nice ladys that served us today my wife had an English breakfast and i had a burger very nice and the portions are perfect with the prices but the homemade brownie not as nice as the ones we had a few weeks back(not as chocolaty)and find that the home made scone are a bit expensive but excellent the and coffee but very nice appart from that would defiantly recommend for the service food and drinks.Would be nice if opened on evening in the weekend would defenatly see us.

My wife and I went to Café @25 on passing, the place is quite big and although our initial impression was that it’s very minimalistic, we later found out having spoken to the owner that she has only just taken over a month ago, so it is going through some early stage changes and it’s improving daily. We also spoke to a local couple on the next table who said that they found so much has improved since this lady took over. The place is cleaner, staff much friendlier and the food & choices definitely has improved. This is the first time we have been here, but can say that we really enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the food (Oh and the homemade scones and cakes were just first class), all at a very decent price too!! We will definitely come back again and looking forward to seeing the changes the young lady has planned.

Visited this Café on my way back from a meeting in Bedford, great space & location, with a big car park round the back.Food was very nice and quite cheap. Best part is the friendliness of staff, oh and everywhere so clean too.Great selection of homemade cakes and food, I even grabbed a chocolate bar and hot drink to take out for the journey back to the office! Glad I stopped by, will go again if ever pass through the town.

My friend and I was looking to go somewhere for a catch up over some lunch, but we didn’t want to go to the pub again so we did a little search and came across this Café.We found the big car park at the back, which was very handy!As soon as we walked through the door we were greeted with a friendly Hello, we took a seat and looked through the menu, a great range and low prices, we like!I had a jacket potato which came with salad and coleslaw (and yummy cakes), my friend had a full English breakfast which came with everything!! Haha We both agreed that we were very impressed, even though the place was just a little bare (later we found out why!) The food was great, everywhere was clean (even the knife & forks!!) and although there were a few tables full of people, we were not ignored.The owner took the time to check that we were happy with everything and we found out that she not had the Café very long, she was very nice and bubbly and has so much great ideas on making it a community Café where anyone can go for a meal or just a coffee and chat! My mind started thinking “CentralPerk” from friends  I wish we had a little Café like this one close to where I live!Looking forward to be that way again so we can have another one of their homemade cake… hmmm…

We visited here for breakfast one Saturday morning. They do english breakfasts and great jacket potatoes and sandwiches etc. We all had a breakfast, it was well cooked and good quality ingredients. They had good childrens deals and also lovely homemade cakes to select from. If we are in the area again we will be visiting this cafe. The prices were reasonable and had a comfortable atomosphere.