Cafe 53 in Cotswold

Cafe 53 is my favorite Tetbury local spot. It’s popular among locals and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. I’m always excited to try the new menu items as the seasons change. Coffee is always good, and the hot chocolate is to die for. When it’s sunny out the back garden is a great relaxing spot. Highly recommend!

Dropped in to buy four take away drinks while waiting I was asked two or three times to move to different position by a vey rude server. Waited ages for drinks which were awful, glad we did not stay for food.

Absolutely beautiful pancakes, with perfectly cooked bacon and real maple syrup. Greeted quickly and politely and found a lovely table in the (absolutely exquisite) garden. Pleasant, cheerful staff and very good atmosphere, not to mention one of the tastiest milkshakes I’ve ever had. Near perfect experience (if not a little costly).

Such a lovely cafe, inside and out, next to Domestic Science. Coffee excellent; food good, all quite prompt despite it being busy. Lovely atmosphere.

My friends and I visited this lovely Cafe this morning, and what a great experience it was. We sat in the garden and it was so beautiful, especially with the sun out! One of the lovely girls, Annie, was very helpful with suggesting things to do in the area. I could not recommend this place more - fantastic food too!

Very expensive for tiny portions, £13 for one slice of toast topped with avocado and some leaves. Tasty but very expensive! I would not go again.

Booked a table here for a Sunday morning breakfast, there were 9 of us plus two dogs. Our table was booked for 1045 am but as we were all arriving from different directions some of our party did not arrive on time ! The really...

I went here some years ago, and it was 'informal' good. I did not enjoy my recent visit. Half of the menu was missing, the staff were confused by my request for an ice-bucket! We had drinks and left.

A tetbury secret! Tucked away on the high street of Tetbury with just a 53 sign to lure you in. As soon as you enter the atmosphere is friendly, fresh and calming. We went for lunch, coffee and a catch up and we got so...

Went in late afternoon for lunch. There were three members of staff and about 5 tables occupied. We waited 5 minutes to be seated. They gave us menus and we were told someone would come to take our order shortly. We waited 20 minutes. We...

Hidden gem situated behind the shop. Menu was packed full of unusual dishes which all looked very appetising. Great Tetbury produced bread with tasty ham, cheese and sundried tomato with garlic mayo and a bowl of fresh soup. Great to sit in the walled garden...

Very nice setting with inside seating and a Mediterranean type garden with by folding doors. This was probably the only positive really as the food quality was not great. Pale looking sausages and a very overcooked egg as part of my very expensive breakfast. Poor...

Stumbled across this cafe - unassuming from the outside but, omg! A hidden gem with a beautiful secret garden, lovely food, very friendly staff. Definitely recommend, we’ll be back.

A thoroughly enjoyable brunch with friends and with the added bonus of being licensed. Great produce, lovely staff and a nice vibe.

Wonderful staff and great coffee. You can sit in for a big breakfast or lunch, or just enjoy a coffee or tea. They have good outdoor and indoor seating, and the garden is lovely on a warm day.

What Quirky little cafe this is, the staff are engaging and caring, the brioche bacon and egg roll was delicious and well presented. I would highly recommend.

What a treat finding this place. It's dog friendly, so next time we'll bring our pooch. The menu was great with loads of tasty, creative and healthy main courses but some great naughty cakes if that's your thing. Flat white coffee was also the best...

Four of us went for morning drinks and cake. Sat outside in the sun in the pleasant rear courtyard which has a nice dolphin water feature. Friendly staff good service.

had a lovely pot of tea and cappuccino here both nice and hot. we had the smoked mackerel and the chestnut mushroom and cashew ramen. both utterly delightful and ramen was piping hot. also had a strawberry milk shake and a latte. we ate in...

The owners are now hostile to people arriving by bicycle. "They scratch cars and block tables. No exceptions."

Fabulous little cafe with beautiful courtyard garden. Fantastic food & top service. Definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

I love this Cafe, the service is good, the cakes are delicious and it’s a great place to meet up for a coffee or a bowl of soup with friends.

Opted for the bacon sandwich. Fabulous fresh, soft bread FULLY loaded with bacon. Great coffee. Friendly service. Ticks all boxes.

We called in for coffee and cake and the staff were so lovely we booked for lunch which was just perfect for our needs. Delicious chicken coronation sandwiches with a beautiful Thai soup. The service was excellent ! Thank you 😊

Gorgeous cafe. Delicious cafe. Lovely toasted tea cake and delicious butter and jam. Really friendly service. Would definitely return.

Very disappointed to find that the quality of food has plummeted - certainly not the case in March when we last visited. A grated cheese and carrot sandwich for £10 is not value for money or particularly interesting. This was an old favourite with a...

I never write reviews but I had to for this place! This little place is a life saver! The staff are always going out of their way to accommodate you! And don’t even get me started on the food! I had the baked aubergine which...

I've visited this cafe many times over the past few years. It is in a nice location, and in the Summer the garden is delightful. The food has always been fresh and of a very high quality if a little bit expensive compared to other...

Since moving to Tetbury 6 months I like to give some business to all struggling hospitality venues in the town, but whenever I've been to Cafe 53 I've come away so disappointed with what's on offer and the service! It's in a great location next...

Has a funky rustic feel and a nice garden. However I left feeling disappointed because it seemed poor value when you take into account the taste/portion/price equation. I was also charged £1 extra for a tiny piece of gluten free bread. If I had been...

Have been here many times over the years, mainly for breakfast and once for lunch. Went back with family and was shocked at the small portion size of the lunches considering the price. The food is lovely , but I wouldn’t go back for a...

It was lovely to sit in the garden on a lovely sunny day but the lunches are very overpriced and the waitress didn’t smile once. We arrived at 11.40 and lunch started at 12. We weren’t even able to place our order until 12.

We had breakfast in this charming little cafe which is set within the lovely Domestic Science shop. The choice was excellent, the food was tasty and well presented. Fantastic, friendly staff. A lovely start to the day.

ended up going back here after the first brunch visit as the food and the service was just wonderful. Tucked up a lovely plant lined passageway at the back of the shops this cafe is really special. 100% accessible indoors with a slope leading up...

We chose this in preference to other ;places in Tetbury, which all appeared to focus own the yummy-mummy brigade (ie unruly squawking children). Excellent waffle, with plenty of maple syrup and crispy bacon. It was an excellent little pick-me-up

Lovely atmosphere and nice friendly staff and food nice but £10 for a bacon bagel …. Really! Staff embarrassed by the price but said it’s above them to make the prices….owners please take note

We visited on a Sunday late afternoon for a late lunch. My husband and I ordered bagels, he had pastrami and I had smoked salmon with watercress, they were generously filled and absolutely delicious. Great menu choice and excellent selection of cakes and drinks. We...

We visited this excellent cafe originally about 5 years ago. On another visit to Tetbury we visited again as our memory of the place remained. We had lunch there or day and returned for breakfast the following day. FABULOUS food and AMAZING staff, particularly the...

We called here for breakfast on the way home from a wedding we attended nearby, I must say the food and service we received here was phenomenal, you could tell all the food was fresh and locally sourced. We dined in the outside area which...

We visited Tebury for a few days and wanted to find a friendly cafe for breakfast and coffee and found this lovely gem! We were greeted with a very warm welcome and took the opportunity to sit in the beautiful garden at the rear of...

Lovely garden , good coffee , really nice selection of breakfast temptations ( the waffle with bacon , egg and maple syrup was so yummy ). Will definitely revisit .

Lovely Café in Tetbury with an outside garden. Nice cakes coffee and good lunch offerings. I love having breakfast here on a Sunday.

I always pop in to Cafe 53 whenever i’m in Tetbury visiting friends. The staff are always so friendly and the coffee, cake and food is incredible A truly lovely cafe in a wonderful location!

This cafe has appalling customer service. They don’t like cyclists for a start, they have made every cyclist I know feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. A couple of years ago we all used to arrive in the garden, pop the bikes against the wall and out...

We have been to this Cafe many times and always rated the food very highly. Lots of choice and excellent quality. The delightful waitress asked ‘how was the lunch’ Inadequate. Came the reply. Roquefort Salad with about 6 hazelnuts, 4 bits of crumbled cheese, lots...

We sat in the garden near the wonderful dolpin fountain. We only wanted a light lunch as we were eating out in the evening. The 1/2 🥪 and 🍲 fitted the bill. Service excellent. Great find

We visited twice during our visit to the Cotswolds - once for lunch, and once just for coffee. The lunch was largely a hit in our group of four (three vegans, one with a soy allergy which they were very accommodating of), but my choice...

Our regular breakfast stop on the way through the Cotswolds. Coffee and cake are great and the breakfasts are good too. Not the cheapest but always tasty. We noticed that, on arrival, a lot of tables were already 'reserved' - at 10:00am - and the...

Garden is so lovely. Great service and food. We had the Cesar salad and pancakes with bacon. Both were delicious. Will be going back soon.

We've been regulars for years here and always enjoyed it. However recently they have changed the menu and put the prices up to a ridiculous level. e.g. £7 for a small bowl of porridge with a spoonful of compote, £8 for 'posh' baked beans on...

I love this place, have done ever since it has opened, however the newest owners seem to have put us all on a diet. I asked for scrambled egg and thought it might be more than 1 egg... small, verging on mean portion. Also it...

Everything about our breakfast here was excellent: Lovely back garden seating tucked behind a fountain; Friendly and very fast service; Delicious strawberry smoothie and hot chocolate (the latter with plenty of marshmallows); Scrumptious scrambled eggs and very tasty bacon; And a stack of pancakes with...

Wow! Food was delicious, had the soup and sandwich’s , the bread was phenomenal. Also, their cakes were so yummy too, great selection. Super friendly staff, even with our huge hound with us, he got biscuits and water. They have a gorgeous little garden with...

Oh my goodness I thought I had entered Lilliput..portion sizes small enough for a mouse. Lunch cost me more than the last meal we had at a restaurant. We had to ask for replacement bread for the soup as it was so dry and the...

Pretty cafe with a lovely atmosphere and delicious lemon drizzle cake! Love the decor inside and the courtyard outside was lovely.

Top marks for personalised service (thank you, Harry!) and the chefs - a great breakfast this morning.

Best breakfast I have ever had. Would highly recommend coming here and ordering the Fifty Three 👍 thanks for a lovely morning.

We went for lunch on a quiet Monday. They were trying a new menu and what we had was imaginative, beautifully prepared, tasted delicious and was great value for money. The staff were lovely. As it is rare for us to be able to go...

Visited back in September, i notice the menu has changed again since. The food we had was tasty, coffee was nice. I just really wish you’d go back to how it used to be, quite a basic but delicious menu, sandwiches with a side coleslaw,...

We called in during a stroll around Tetbury and enjoyed excellent quality coffee (and cake!) served by lovely staff. Will no doubt visit again before our mini-break is over.

Found by chance. Stopped for lunch. Sat outside as had not made a reservation, a bit chilly, maybe space heaters would be a good idea for winter. The ham and eggs were AMAZING. I asked and was told that they home cook it. Good skinny...

We stumbled upon this place on Saturday whilst visiting the area on a weekend away at lunch time whilst browsing the shop next door and are so glad that we did. The food and service was excellent and we were so impressed that we returned...

Visited again recently on two occasions for breakfast and just coffees and I have to say they've really come on leaps and bounds compared to a few years ago. Coffees and pancakes were excellent, and the cafe has been done up beautifully. I would certainly...

Visited again as the last visit to this place was a disappointment but though it might of been an off day. Staff always friendly and good atmosphere and excellent social distance measures in place. The biggest issue this place has is that it’s menu is...

A lunch call en route home and definitely recommended. Dog friendly- always a plus- and a good menu choice. The sandwich stacks are impressive as are the salad choices. Staff were very friendly as well. Toilet facilities a bit limited but I realise that’s not...

Cafe 53 is located next to the Domestic Science shop at the lower end of the high street. Easy to miss, but a gem to find. We have been combining a meal here with a visit to Westonbirt, so we can build up an appetite...

Lovely outdoor seating area and tables spaced out nicely. Felt very comfortable. Nice breakfasts and the smoothies are delicious. Particularly good value for money with the Government scheme currently running , but would happily go back and pay the full amount. You are paying for...

If you want good value for money, I suggest you try somewhere else. Most, if not all the items on the menu, seem to be overpriced. 12 quid for a salad cannot be justified. you will know what I mean if you visit and see...

We had a fantastic brunch in this lovely cafe garden. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was excellent and plentiful. They do some slightly different dishes and use local produce. The coffee was the best I’ve had in a long time....

We liked this place so much we came back a second time. The food looked good, but we were very happy with the coffee and tea and the lovely setting.

The atmosphere, service and food were fantastic. We ate brunch in the stunning walled garden - all of our meals were delicious and perfect portion sizes for us. So glad we decided to eat here for our trip to Tetbury. Can’t fault Cafe 53!

Great food. Tapas especially recommended. And unusual cider. Portions unusually large. Lots of tables outside. Friendly staff

So so disappointed. After working solidly for the last 5 months. My husband booked a lovely stay in Tetbury for my birthday and we decided to try this place for lunch for our first meal out in 6 months. Soo excited and oh boy we...

Stopped to wander round Tetbury for the first time on the way to Calcot Manor. Lovely market town and Cafe 53 is a great relaxed place for coffee and cake or lunch. Licensed it Brewdog Nanny State ✅ and individual bottles of Prosecco ✅. Dog...

Fantastic Coffee, lovely breakfasts, friendly staff. So good we came back again! Delicious well made coffees and locally sourced ingredients, we loved this little gem. Made it just before lockdown!

Used Cafe 53 to meet up with family on a visit to Tetbury. It was quite busy with only a few tables spare. More seating out in the back garden it weather permitting. Nice casual decor. Staff friendly and pleasant. Good little menu.The eggs Benedict...

Good food and friendly service. Portions are rather small for the price, but maybe that’s the going rate in Tetbury... Had coffee and cake after our salads, and the piece of cake was half the size most cafes serve.

Stopped here at Cafe 53 for a drink and cake after a long walk in the area. We had Coffee and hot chocolate - both were expensive and the hot chocolate at £4.95 was only warm and quite weak. To eat we had a piece...

I took a couple of friends here for a mid week lunch as it has always been my favourite place in Tetbury for a breakfast or lunch... I was SO disappointed! I ordered the special salad of the day which was tiny, tasteless and cost...

We discovered Cafe 35 by chance a year ago whilst regularly visiting Tetbury, and it quickly became a favourite. Last visited Jan2020 Once you get thro' the front door, which don't be put off by, and up to the food hall, relax grab a table....

We were lucky to win Sunday Roast for 2 at this place in Tetbury on social media. We know the Resturant but maybe would not normally consider it for our Sunday Lunch. On arrival the place was very busy with travellers having coffees etc. The...

Living in Tetbury have used Cafe 53 many times but recently saw they had a "Secret Sharing Menu" for Valentines evening. Thinking it would be a bit different, booked and went. The food was amazing throughout. A small cup of soup, more the equivalent of...

Charming place with great food and decent service. We took a buggy as did 3 other parents so we managed to balls up the place pretty good. Sorry! Nothing was too much trouble though.

Delicious coffee and 53 Tetbury breakfast was lovely. Eggs Benedict was super too! Always busy with friendly staff. Quirky decorations too. The Magnolia will soon be out...

We were recommended to the café by staff working at a nearby charity shop. Although busy we had no problem finding a seat and opted for open sandwiches, one of which came with a small soup. The ingredients were not standard fare but worked well...

Called in whilst shopping for a quick bite to eat. Service was friendly and quick, the coffee was very nice. We had the fish finger sandwich and brisket open sandwich, both very well presented and very tasty

We had been here once before and had an amazing breakfast/brunch on our way to look at a potential wedding venue. Having chosen that venue, we were returning on a Sunday in late September to visit their autumn fair. As such, we decided to have...

Breakfast was thoughrely enjoyable and filling ,the service was excellent and the young lady was very friendly and pleasant well worth another visit . Before I forget the cappuccino was spot on many thanks

Was passing through Tetbury for a spot of shopping and fancied a bite to eat, I came across the cafe while browsing in the shop. The cafe itself is really nicely put together, it was homely and warm with great quirky furniture and the staff...

Stopped off in Tetbury as it looked like a great Cotswold town. Not disappointed. Ask a couple of shop keepers where to go for lunch and both recommended Cafe 53. I'm so glad they did - as I doubt I would have seen this from...

We found this delightful cafe at the back of the Domestic Science shop in tetbury. Excellent drinks and service. Would recommend and will go back.

Popped in for a coffee and a homemade carrot cake after browsing domestic science. WHAT A FIND! Greeted by a warm and welcoming smile, the atmosphere was great and the setting was beautiful (Especially the garden)!! Will definitely be back again in the near future!

Stopped in for lunch, on the recommendation of a stranger we met outside the town. Quite a hipster vibe that was fun. Ordered from the blonde girl with the 1000 yard stare - but polite enough. Whilst seated waiting for our food, a (large) customer's...

Ended up walking out on Sunday as the blonde girl behind the counter ignored me and instead played with the cakes then wandered out to the kitchen and continued to play with some Tupperware, meanwhile 2 more customers joined the queue, I hope they had...

Regular users of this cafe will know all about it. We have been going for years but recently it opened its doors on a Saturday evening. Given we had a largish party down for the weekend we decided to give it a go. There is...

Popped in here mid day with my mate for a spot of lunch, a nice meal and drinks in a nice place not to big nice and cosy.

Very nice little cafe (with a truly exception shop domestic science as part of the building- very well done) had an lovely mushroom soup and wifey had an open vegetable sandwich. Coffee was excellent. They also do full Sunday roasts, so was quite busy. Defo...

Small menu, good selection and something for everyone. Lovely coffee. Rather disappointing cake. Halloumi fries were burnt (twice) for the money you only get about 6.

Popped in for coffee and breakfast. Nice ambiance and good coffee. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for breakfast. The bubble and squeak was very poor, far too much potato which was dry with no seasoning, egg was over cooked. Avo on toast was the...

Such a lovely interior and welcoming staff but I can honestly say I had the worst teacake I’ve had in a long time. It was only toasted on one side, was cold as a result and it was served with margarine or a very poor...