Cafe Continental Syston in Charnwood

Have eaten here a few times over the years. Always very friendly service. Food has always been good value with good portion size too. Could be improved with menus on tables instead of having to look at the boards behind the counter to choose what to eat.

Stopped in here by chance, walked past and viewed the all day breakfast sign, that caught our attention. Went in and ordered two breakfasts, one with tea, the other with a latte. Food and drinks were hot and very tasty.

Absolutely fantastic food here. Giant baked potatoes and very decent coffee. It's great to see local independent places still thriving. It's well supported by the locals

I go to Leicester from time to time and in my last visit I ate their lovely vegetarian ravioli three times in a raw! I am Italian and happy I don't have to go all the way down if I fancy eating good pasta. And what a tomato sauce!!!

Huge portion of an excellent product. I am a chef myself and I know what to order when I come back here. Superb tomato sauce and ravioli.

Regular Wednesday morning venue to share breakfast with the grandson, staff always very pleasant, lovely food and nice outlook.

Nice place . Friendly staff . Quick service and pot of tea was nice and hot too . Breakfast was grim sadly . Sausages -deep fried and one was pink in the middle . Bacon-rock hard and inedible . Beans -cheap and devoid of any sauce . Tomatoes -tinned, nice . Mushrooms -slimy. Egg-slippery with grease . Toast-not served separately and was soggy and soft . Not great at all. No check back from staff after serving and I left most of it . Shame .

This cafe had a fan during the heat wave which we managed to get a table right next to so the cafe felt lovely and cool. The breakfast was good, egg slightly too well done but otherwise lovely.

First time visiting this cafe. Really nice layout and decor inside. Very friendly staff too. Ordered at the counter and had a window seat in part of the shop that used to be a separate shop (where I worked) over 20yrs ago. Not sure if our order had been forgotten by the waitress (as other tables were being served that had ordered after us), but after a glance over to our table from the man who had taken our order our drinks arrived swiftly. The hot chocolates were wonderful with a dish of marshmallows on the side. Our sandwiches came with a bowl of crisps - all very tasty. A very nice cafe with reasonable prices to boot.

Breakfast came out hot and quickly. Staff were friendly and approachable. Lots of daylight indoors which is nice. Will return.

New world cafe was really good, staff were so friendly and helpful, allowed us to swap items on the breakfast. Food was lovely and hot chocolate was great, I especially liked the real chocolate flakes on top! Will be returning.

There’s been track and trace here since re-opening, hand sanitiser at the entrance, tables are more than 1 metre apart. Tables are cleared and cleaned after each sitting. Only issue is some customers move chairs and tables at will outside, ignoring social distancing! This is a great established cafe with all the will to create a safe visit. Will definitely be coming back.

Where do I start with what used to be a great little cafe, how this place has gone down hill. Arrived to no Track & Trace form, no hand sanitiser and table layout inside that at no time maintains social distancing of 1 metre. No floor arrows for guidance or direction and food that has been placed on the track and trace table that everyone is walking past. They are not giving out menus on an individual basis that can be used as a place Matt and disposed of afterwards, so they say that each of your party have to go inside to pass all the tables of people eating to view the menu and decide. Who ever has made the decisions for safety in this place is clearly backward or very inexperienced. If you are conscious of Covid and want to stay safe avoid this place at all costs. They should be shut down on public health grounds. Won’t be visiting again !!!!!!

Ordered a flat white and what I got was a very weak latte (closer to warm milk than coffee). A flat white should have 2 shots of coffee, not 1. It should also have less milk than a latte. Needless to say, my ‘coffee’ ended up in the bin

On our first visit to the continental we sat outside, next to busy road with lots of traffic passing by, but the sun was shining and the coffee was good, next visit was for breakfast, we sat inside in window with a view onto the street, we where met with a warm greeting and orders taken, didn't have to wait long before food was at the table, as good a breakfast as you could ask, highly recomend, but one criticism, food is put on top of toast, toast should not be soggy, ask for it separate,

Nice place to stop off for a bite and a coffee, the breakfast was very good but the baked potato looked equally delicious. Staff as always delightful.

I always enjoy popping into this cafe for a hot chocolate or a yummy cake, the breakfasts are fab, the service is always friendly and efficient, a lovely retreat from the hustle and bustle for a natter with friends

Had lunch here when we were running very late. This is a very comfortable, clean café. Staff were friendly, polite and efficient. The food came very quickly and was good quality. A good find!

Popped in for coffee with my husband after reading good reviews. I can’t see why it has any good reviews! The place is filthy. Broken seats, dirty sticky tables and floor. Topped off by watery tasteless ‘coffee’. Won’t return.

After a nice long walk in and around Watermead Park, we stopped off in Syston and had a lovely coffee in this busy little cafe, well worth a visit, the food looked excellent too. Right on the high street, easy parking along the road. It was very popular, and had a nice atmosphere.

Nice breakfast nice latte and a good view of Syston passing by the window, staff are very helpful and always cheerful

Usually busy, very friendly, table service with hot meals, hot snacks, cold snacks, cakes, home made scones, all great quality.

This cafe does amazing food the breakfast is superb and the staff are lovely reasonably price and food cooked to order and red hot delivered to your table nice coffee and selection of newspapers

Very rarely order a full English breakfast and was thoroughly delighted very tasty! Good service nice tea and french/retro surroundings. Very pleasant

Great staff, always really pleasant and the food is always good. Great place to relax for a while and take the weight off.

The waiters and who i believe to be the manager 'Paul' were the most friendly i've come across so far in Syston having moved here in May of 2018. The waiters were friendly and it seems there were students earning money, now while most young students may not put it a good job theye youths were very helpful and welcoming. The breakfast i had was nothing short of perfect and i am sure to visit again. Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, tomato, mushroom, fried bread and all the works.

I absolutely love this cafe. The choices, the quality of the food especially the chips and the coffees. And all great value and always receive good service

We’ve been here a number of times now and tried a few different things on the menu. The jacket potato with chilli particularly stands out for me. The potatoes are always well cooked and the chilli is delicious. There’s a nice little side salad too. The coffee’s good and the staff are friendly.

Fairly mainstream, but tasty food offering backed up with good service. Service was good and staff were friendly.

Been visiting for years as work locally. Stopped going recently as not always enough time on my lunch, since found out the do take away... very happy now as I love the panini's and great chips. Would recommend.

I have visited this cafe on a number of occasions and never been disappointed. The menu range is very good for a cafe in a small town (breakfast is always excellent here) and they also do a good takeaway coffee.

Nice place, nice staff and the drink was good when it arrived but I had to go up and chase it and my friends had finished theirs before it arrived. Not sure what the reason was but it slightly spoilt an otherwise good venue.

I’ve been meaning to go into this place for a while and I’ve already done the Brook Cafe and loved it there.

Came here for a coffee and cake. Nice little cafe serve food and cakes, and hot beverages. Tables outside allow you to watch the world go by as you relax. Situated just outside the centre of the village. Good location as a meeting place. Homely food with a quiet relaxing atmosphere inside.

Great friendly staff and excellent coffees, plus best fruit scones around. Breakfasts are superb. Good atmosphere.

Good place to pop in for coffee and lunch or a snack. Staff always cheerful and food always good. Nice environment and relaxed.

Lo que un café encantador, amable, Vine aquí con mi bebé de 7 semanas y después de un paseo, amigo encantador en el sol. Un montón de espacio para el cochecito para entrar y salir, nos tomamos unas copas y tarta. Te dan una buena porción de tarta, lo que lo hacía aún mejor.

Went for breakfast at the weekend. All four of us had the full english which was great value for money as the portion was a good size. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The smaller side of the restaurant was a little dark. We...

Metimos en un almuerzo ligero con la familia mientras compras. Muy impresionado! Ambiente agradable, personal muy amable, buena comida y café. Pedimos 3 latte, gambas y patatas fritas, además de 3 patatas chaqueta con Chile. Se sentó y todos llegamos a menos de cinco minutos....

Ambiente encantador, limpio, comida deliciosa, el personal muy agradable, mi favorito para el almuerzo y un lugar acogedor para reunirse con amigos para catchup

I read that the hot chocolate was very good here so made a special trip out and I was very very disappointed.

Great cafe, good value, nice decor, great service, all day breakfast is our favourite but the menu is extensive. very popular with the locals.

Lovely Atmosphere in here and the food is delicious, well presented and great value. The staff are pleasant and there are always plenty of staff on hand so you get served quickly.On a nice day the doors are open onto the busy Melton Road and there are chairss and tables available outside Lovely.

Nice staff and nice food. Quite cheap. Right in the middle of syston and next to syston central park.

I have to travel down to Syston every Monday late morning and always tend to pop in with my partner late morning for lunch. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great friendly staff, great food and good drinks selection. All in all for a cafe, I have never had a bad meal here, never found cause to complain and always been treated very well . So if your visiting Syston and are peckish, don't hesitate in visiting Continental Cafe and see what you think. Love the place !

The staff are friendly and welcoming , the food is always hot and the menu offers a good variety at a very reasonable price

Think deep fried wrinkly cheap sausages with a mushy interior and an exterior like a forensic exhibit-think a slippery greasy fried egg that slid on the plate-think soggy toast and you'll be thinking about my breakfastStaff were cheerful and polite though and the place was busy so maybe it was just me -not impressed enough though to give them the benefit of the doubt so won't be returning -Syston has plenty of breakfast vans serving better quality than this.

After waking up rather hungry for a good old fry up. We decided to go here. The service was very good, and the breakfast was extremely satisfying. The cafe has a great atmosphere, would recommend this cafe to anyone.

Always a quality hot drink, scone, cake, snack or lunch available at the Continental, with a good atmosphere

As before......Poor people skills from staff..... awful cappuccino.... extremely slow service .....no unbelievably slow service .....37 minutes to get food, and I had to go and ask them again..... This has got to be the worst cafe I have ever visited....I cannot think of anything good to say about this place.....rubbish ........avoiding from now on......

avoid the breakfast is the best advice, not sure if I caught them on an off day but I won't be visiting again to find out, I even paid the additional money for a hash brown! When it arrived the bacon was dry, the sausages undercooked and the has brown rock hard. Total waste of money.

Stopped because there was a parking space outside and we needed some lunch. Had a really good BLT and a reasonably priced cuppa. Lovely local atmosphere, pleasant staff. Thanks!

I have been coming to this café for several years and meet friends here every month as well as popping in for a coffee and a bit of relaxation on a regular basis. The café has been extended very tastefully and the menu is quite extensive. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You are never rushed and the staff will try to accommodate any request you may have. The food is good, there is a nice atmosphere and there are several regulars which speaks for itself as there are many places to lunch in Syston

Just what every village needs and very few have , a cafe with plenty of space where you are not rushed , you can sit and read your paper while sipping a coffee or have one of the very generous breakfasts Lovely and clean , fantastic friendly staff only a couple of minor niggles from me Proper salt and pepper pots needed on the table , I don't mind packet sauces and sugar but not salt and pepper , you are not macdonalds Please don't serve chopped tomatoes on the breakfasts , any cook knows chopped is for cooking and plum tomatoes for presentation Love the milk bottles with the pot of tea :)

I visited the cafe for a bit of peace and a coffee on my own (yes - I have a family but also happy with my own company for an hour sometimes...deal with it!) and it was such a pleasant surprise! I sat on the comfy sofa in the new bit round the corner from the till and it's tucked away and peaceful. I had a lovely coffee and surfed the news on my iPad (they have free wifi). The staff were very friendly and didn't rush me away even though all I had was a coffee. I'd definitely give the food a try next time as I saw some people stopping for a bite to eat and it looked very nice!The place is clean, friendly and cosy and it serves good coffee. This is all you should want from a coffee shop!! Recommended!!

Stopped off in Syston yesterday in the hope of finding a cafe /sandwich shop. Opposite Tesco is a small café that sells sandwiches, toasted or plain, jacket potatoes, coffees etc. Prices are about average. The staff are polite and the service swift. Food is tasty and well presented. There are plenty of chairs, both comfy and dining chairs so you can sit and relax or sit at a table. Would highly recommend.

We get breakfast cobs at work sometimes, they are normally very nice, I especially like the bacon, brie and cranberry one. But the bacon was well overcooked today! I don't want to eat rock solid pieces of bacon in my sandwich.

Great breakfast as always, warm welcome by Paul (proprietor). Always great atmosphere, newspapers to read and now even more space!

Looked for somewhere to meet son between leic and melton for breakfast - found this on internet and looked good - met up but on door was a notice CLOSED TODAY 8TH JAN. Disapointed we went round corner and found a lovely little cafe and therefore we didn,t miss out - You did.

This is a great café. The coffee is second to none and the prices are reasonable. The staff are really friendly and I always stop off here when in the area. Recommended.

I get the whole continental feel they are trying to achieve but they must remember they are in Syston not Rome! It is however a very welcome addition to the town. Just get your prices right guys!

I go to Syston twice a week and have now become a regular purchaser of a takeaway coffe from here. At £1.30 it is cheaper than others. Its made for me there and then and Im in and out in a couple of minutes. Haven't eaten here yet but intend to.

Excellent coffees and food variety. Some food items are A little expensive, but are top quality. Staff are very friendly.

Just the perfect spot to stop after shopping in the supermarkets opposite. Great value with a smile.

Beautiful little cafe, lovely staff with lovely food, lots of variety in food and the server was very happy to answer my question (e.g has fish got bones in it etc), lovely coffees and you get a large for a fraction of the price of most coffee shops.

Nice little cafe. Friendly staff. Nice food on a quaint town. I definitely recommend going there for the fry up

There is a sign outside this place that proudly states ‘We Make Great Coffee’: it encouraged us in but it’s a hollow boast – but more of that in a moment. Our paninis were fine, but pretty titchy for the money (high-end big city prices in a small satellite town?) and the small ramekin of salad could’ve done with some of that new-fangled dressing stuff you may have heard of. Now for the ‘great’ coffee: I suppose I can’t really comment because our lattes didn’t appear to have any actual coffee in them. Also, the milk appeared to be skimmed, as well as boiled (we didn’t order skinny lattes….or coffee-less lattes for that matter). To be fair, I think I did detect a miniscule essence of coffee right at the bottom of the milk, but it turned out to be stray grounds.Being someone who knows a little about ‘great’ coffee, I’m guessing that whichever berk made our lattes didn’t put fresh coffee in the portafilter basket and simply ran thru some old stuff instead. Not only did they fail to notice this glaring error and start again, they then proceeded to mercilessly pulverise the milk with steam and glibly pour insult onto injury. Then they had the audacity to actually serve these insipid, coffee and froth-free monstrosities to paying customers!I suppose we should’ve just took them back and complained, but the place was busy (lord knows why) and well, if they allow rubbish like that to be served then you don’t know what reaction you’ll get. So we just ate our little paninis and naked salad (it didn’t take long), drank our watery hot milk and left (15 quid lighter).Expensive and slapdash – go elsewhere.