Cafe Courtyard in Hart

Wonderful little cafe, been customers for many years and the service and food have always been first class. On a summers day the courtyard outside is lovely. We strongly recommend.

Gentleman who took our order apparently did not understand our simple order of tea, croissant with jam and butter and a toasted teacake. Long wait for a cold hard croissant minus butter and jam - we rejected that. A random staff member then brought us 4 slices of unordered cake followed by 2 more slices of unordered cake (which my hungry friend accepted). I explained that as a diabetic I couldn't eat cake, hence the order of a tea-cake - at this stage told they don't do tea-cakes! Lucky thing my blood sugar levels were still OK after sitting waiting for 20 minutes. A young lady said we would only be charged for the tea .. I would rather be given accurate information in the first place so we could have gone elsewhere.What a pity .. great location and have enjoyed previous visits but at a bare minimum one expects staff to be familiar with the menus and able to communicate.

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious Afternoon Tea today. The quality of the food is outstanding and the staff are friendly. Very generous portions.

This is a fab place To visit. The people are lovely and I think it’s great they check your temperature. The food is freshly made and tastes so good along with their cakes and biscuits. I always look around the Antiques to round off my visit. Will be back as soon as we are all to go out.

If you want to impress someone - take them here - wonderful service - amazing food - a truly remarkable experience - can’t wait to go again and take friends with me

Chose this little cafe thinking it was really special to have a birthday lunch with a friend. Garden was pretty but the interior was just a regular cafe that smelt of fish. We both had poached eggs, smoked salmon and avocado on sour dough most cafe prices charge between £8-12 for this dish so very over priced at £14.95. The bread was rock hard in-fact I couldn’t cut it, the waitress asked if it was ok and I pointed out that I was unable to cut the bread and she laughed and said it was due to it being toasted and she should have given me a steak knife!!! Really disappointing won’t be returning.

Popped in here for lunch. Had the club sandwich which at £14.95 I was hoping would be decent. It was very dry and totally lacking any taste whatsoever. And it came with a spoonful of poor coleslaw. Won't be back - much better options locally.

We had a delightful visit to the cafe. They were so good with their covid-19 health and safety measures, and the cakes were amazing. Such a little gem of a coffee shop. It is pricey but it was such a nice treat and enjoyed by all. We will be back!

I hate to give this review as I’ve loved and visited this cafe for the last 8 years. It’s a lovely Sunday past time, breakfast there and then spending time at the antique store. It’s been going downhill for some time but after covid I think I won’t be visiting. Service it’s still fine but the menu and prices have gone haywire. We paid £14 for a breakfast that made the cheap options in supermarkets cafes look gourmet. You pay £15 for a beautiful breakfast in London not for a subpar one in a village in Hampshire. It was a breakfast with thin cardboard white bread, 1 slice to be exact. We never never given any options and judging by other breakfasts that we saw I suspect there was none. Lukewarm orange liquid with a few beans in it which looked worst than the economy version of a supermarket baked beans, A tasteless unripe tomato that was threatened under the grill, an overcooked egg that looked boiled, (no option was given) and the grisliest bacon. I know covid has reduced the heads and margins are tight but that was terrible. I don’t think it would cost much to offer a thicker slice of bread, even if that was cheap white bread. Considering every cafe now has granary, brown, GF and sourdough options, asking for a thicker slice is not much and they need to get on with the times. Some better quality items like a better tomato or at least to cook that tomato a bit longer wouldn’t go amiss. Other people in my party had food but it was no better but at least we didn’t feel mugged like with the breakfast. It’s a shame to have turned such a lovely cafe to an overpriced hot mess.

Nice food but overpriced for what it is and very slow service. When we arrived, we were told to seat ourselves which we did and then waited while the waitress cleaned many other tables before Ben approaching us with a menu. It then took a long time of trying to catch someone’s attention before we were served. Our drinks came quite quickly but the food took quite a while. Once we had finished, we would have liked to order additional items but had to again try to attract attention on a number of occasions and once we did, we waited another 15-20mins and in the end asked for the bill without the extra items. It’s a shame as it’s a nice cafe, but the food is expensive and the service just isn’t up to the standard you would expect. We won’t be rushing back.

Popped in here early afternoon for a coffee but had toasted tea cake and affogato instead, attentive staff, lovely clean tables. Fairly busy, but that shows that people enjoy it enough to keep returning as we will when in Hartley Wintney. Definitely not overpriced for freshly prepared food.

Tried eating was too busy! Next visit managed to get a table bit outside! Food was very over priced and not as good as other local places! Very overpriced and over rated!

Popped in for a quick bite with a friend and found the ‘lite’ offerings very light indeed so opted for their Club Sandwich which I found very dry and not very appetising, it did come with an apology of a salad with some dressing which I used to moisten the sandwich! They do other things such as toasted tea cakes but they don’t appear on the menu for some reason so you have to be in the know to order them, my friend was ‘in the know’! All in all a couple of Club’s a tea cake, two teas and a soft drink came to over £32 and that, to my mind, was excessive but perhaps it’s just because I have not lived in ‘up county’ Hampshire for many many years!

We hired the restaurant for a special celebration. I can’t thank the staff enough for the wonderful food, wine and most of all brilliant service they provided on the night.They went to extra lengths to ensure we had a perfect evening, and I would definitely recommend.

We've tried to visit this cafe a couple of times for breakfast but have never been able to get a table on walk-in. I'm not sure if you can reserve but I would definitely recommend doing so if you're desperate to go! On our last visit we were able to get a table outside, we were inundated with wasps which was not the most pleasant of experiences, but the courtyard itself is really pretty and a nice atmosphere. The food was okay, not quite as good as I was expecting and slightly overpriced. I dont think we will be in a rush to return but nice maybe just to stop for a coffee.

My partner and I attended late morning on Tuesday gone and took our 10 week old daughter with us. The staff were very welcoming despite it not being the easiest spot to navigate with a pram. Its was the food that took us very pleasantly surprised. My partner's full English was quite expensive at £14 but the sausage and bacon especially were very good. I assume it was locally sourced which is always a plus.My own poached eggs, avocado and smoked salmon on sourdough was excellent and of a very hearty size. It really was delicious. We both took away one of their cakes from the display cabinet that wouldn't look out of place in a coffee house in Vienna. We shall look to return soon and try something new on the menu!

We stopped for a breakfast with friends.Really disappointing, as previously I’ve had a nice lunch here.I had poached eggs on toast with with sausages. Toast overcooked/borderline burnt, sausages clearly microwaved with very tough skins and dry insides. Eggs possibly microwaved too and overcooked with hard Yolks. Seriously poor for the price charged. My friend had eggs florentine and hollandaise sauce very bland. Fresh mint tea (£2.50) was provided with a mint tea bag seemingly because there was so little fresh mint in there to actually flavour the water.Don’t bother for breakfast, such a shame for a nice cafe who are clearly cutting corners.

We stumbled upon this place earlier this year and enjoyed a spot of lunch on a Saturday afternoon.Today I returned - again for lunch on a Saturday - but it was a very poor experience.I was on my own today, and on arrival asked if I could have a table in the quieter part of the cafe, where there appeared to be several tables for two. I was informed they were all reserved, so I reluctantly accepted a table in the very noisy main part of the cafe.I ordered the Roasted Butternut Squash & Sumac Cous Cous Salad, but sadly it was very substandard. I had only just started eating the dish when the manager called by my table to ask how everything was. I told him it was fine - well, it was at that point.The salad sounds like it should be packed full of flavour, with beetroot, pumpkin seeds, toasted almonds, mint, spring onion, pomegranate and beetroot dressing.Firstly, the roast squash was not obviously roasted - there was absolutely no colour on the flesh. It was cooked, but only just, and it didn't have any of that caramelisation you usually get with roast squash.Secondly, I detected no mint, there was absolutely NO spring onion, perhaps a teaspoon of pomegranate seeds, and the beetroot dressing was almost tasteless.Worst of all, at least a 20 per cent of the salad leaves were past their prime and had gone black and slimy.I should probably have attempted to call somebody over and complained, but it was quite busy and so noisy, and I only realised that ingredients were missing as I was about halfway through - I kept thinking, 'Wow, this is bland!'When the waitress came to take my plate away she asked how it was, and I told her it was bland, plus I pointed to the pile of slimy leaves I'd pulled to one side, and said the salad was not fresh. She apologised and promised to pass on my feedback to the kitchen.I waited perhaps a further five minutes to see if anybody would return and question me about the dish, or apologise, or offer me a free drink or coffee etc. Nobody did. I couldn't attract anybody's attention to get my bill so I stood up and walked down to the till area.So I ended up paying £12 for a really substandard salad in an unpleasantly noisy environment. I'm afraid I can't recommend this venue.

One of the best cafes in the local area. Great for lunches and breakfast. The club sandwich is a feast.

Came off the M3 to have lunch, following our guide book to the Courtyard Cafe. Well worth it. Delicious food. We’ll likely go out of our way for another visit.

Great place, been here a few times now and will be back again next time I’m in the area. Steak sandwich was amazing and cooked perfectly to my liking. Friendly staff and good value too. What more could you want. Thanks!

Dear owner you responded 'puzzled' to another review of your ploughman's since can't reply on TripAdvisor am adding here! Yes on that occasion I must say the chicken and ham were so unedifying it simply could not be eaten and the bread was merely thin crisp. Prob just an off day when chef wasn't looking?

We came here for afternoon drinks and cakes on a recent visit to Hartley Whitney. It was a sunny day so we sat outside in the sunshine, nice setting, service was good, we had coffees and various scones, toasted tea cakes etc, all good, would come back again next time we are in the area.

Apart from eating a full breakfast from a bowl ! The milk had floating bits in, the sausage was not freshly cooked, the poached egg had burst its yoke when been poached but they still served it and at £14 for a full English breakfast waste of money Not to mention wasp killing machines that you could trip over Not impressed at all

We have used this restaurant from the time it opened, visiting 3 or 4 times a year but it had been almost a year since our last visit.

Average quality of food. The chicken and Ham which came with the Ploughman's was tough and poor quality - inedible. Normally one would get a good quality of bread but the Ploughman came with dried up slices of bread - highly unusual. Good service. Nice setting.

My friend and I had the perfect lunch set in this idyllic courtyard. My friend bought her puppy and the staff made a fuss of him and even provided us with a cushion . Staff were really friendly and recommended their spritzer cocktails which were gorgeous. Wonderful food and huge portions . Quick efficient service and recommend other businesses in the village to visit. The village is a hidden gem with boutiques and antique shops . We often visit for an indulgent visit . We will definitely be back to the courtyard!

A short visit for four and a shambolic breakfast experience...

With the entrance to this cafe through a very enticing antique shop, it is well worth finding this tucked away gem. I have attended several meetings in the meeting room and am always impressed with the good service, decent coffee and delicious lunch. On a lovely sunny day the cafe doors were opened wide and the courtyard looked very appealing - a great place to meet with a very buzzy atmosphere.

Take a preamble through delightful Hartley Wintney and discover a little cafe, through the doors of an Antique Shop, them enjoy the ambience!

This place is fabulous - expected a simple tearoom but got so much more. Ploughman’s board and Baba Ganosh were amazing but home-made churros were out of this world. Service - friend,y and efficient and setting in a small courtyard on a sunny July day was perfect!

Have had a couple meetings here. Staff are attentive, but knowing we were meeting with clients were very discreet. Fabulous coffees and pastries. Beautiful setting. Private dining room which we used. Have had lunch here as well on a separate occasion, the burger was amazing! Can highly recommend the almond croissants as well.

Such a lovely cafe to find through a gift shop in middle of the village, food is good, good selection of cakes etc. Staff are friendly,but slow, more upmarket then the normal cafe.

My wife and I visited the Courtyard for a Prosecco Brunch recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

On a brief visit to my daughter who lives in the area we first came to The Courtyard on a lovely sunny lunch time. We sat outside and had a delicious meal. The food was tasty and well presented with out being fussy. There is a wide choice of hot and cold starters and mains. We couldn't manage a dessert. Two days later we returned for breakfast and were delighted again by the menu choice. Portions are generous but not overwhelming. Good choice too of hot and cold drinks. All this is served with a smile and care by the lovely staff. Lucky village to such an asset.

Every time I visit the courtyard whether to eat or for a coffee I'm always impressed with the service and setting, such a welcome change from the chain of coffee shops. The menu also changes regularly and with the seasons, which again is really appealing if you want something a bit different but you know you're going to get great tasting food. I recommend this place to all my friends for business or pleasure.

Had a wonderful lunch with our little one who has a tendency to throw food. We were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The location is very pretty. Delicious salad and cake. Will definitely be back.

We use this gorgeous cafe for business meetings. The staff are so friendly and helpful, the food is wonderful, and the atmosphere is tranquil and welcoming. Totally recommend, a real hidden gem!!

Popped in here with family for lunch. Food ok but very bland. Staff helpful when my husband eventually got someone's attention.

This place is a real hidden gem, varied menu with lots of unusual but delicious choices, superb service and lovely atmosphere and outside seating too. A must if in the area!

Having checked first, we sat in the courtyard with two young children and a dog. We were made very welcome by the very friendly waitress who brought a box of toys to amuse the toddler.

Three of us dropped in for a (late) quick lunch on a bank holiday monday. We were made very welcome, The service was excellent, as was the food. Would certainly come again. Near enough to the M3 to make it a good stop-off on your journey too.

Food really tasty and coffee great. This is the third time we've visited and would highly reccomend. Lovely to sit outside on a sunny day

Thought we would take our daughter here for lunch as they have an interesting menu.

I visit a few times of year with my grandmother and my children. It can be very busy at the weekend but the children love the milkshakes and it's a lovely setting.

Arrived at a busy time to have coffee with a friend. Although the cafe was very busy they never made us feel rushed although we were taking a table they could have used for lunches. Thankyou Courtyard Cafe. The coffee is excellent!

Courtyard cafe should be called cafe in the courtyard as it is reached by going through a shop into the courtyard. A hidden gem

Arrived to a very flustered lady who sat me and my one year old daughter at a table. No menu was given and she never and back to us. After some time I went to get a menu myself and then asked a different waitress to take my order as she was passing by. She was very polite but sadly didn't know she offered gluten free options.

Booked for breakfast on morning of my daughters 16th birthday. When we arrived in the morning the cafe was closed. No phone call beforehand to let us know or since to apologise. Not impressed and will look elsewhere in the future.

We love the Courtyard! Incredible lunches with a great amount of choice. All reasonable priced and great taste. Super friendly staff

We've always had great food, service and best coffee in the village at The Courtyard so I decided to have my husbands 40th birthday celebration there. We had an evening event which was fantastic. The food served was a mixture of pulled pork, summer salads and fish and veggie options. The food was a very high standard and all our guests commented how good it was. The staff were fantastic and served drinks on arrival and throughout the evening. To top it all off they made a fantastic birthday cake which I could have never have baked myself. I'm so glad we decided to hold the party at the Courtyard rather then having it at home with caterers. Everything was taken care of and the food and service on the night was 5 star. Thank you

Popped in alone for a coffee , all the tables were empty so thought I had a decent choice , everyone was reserved for lunches I was told , it was 11.15 a m , so said I go outside , we don’t do waitress service outside , ok I’ll go elsewhere then where they do serve outside , how can a business that try’s to encourage you to shop locally be so rude , can’t be bothered attitude , I won’t step foot in there again for anything , I suppose there answer to that is who cares ......!

I wasn't expecting to find this gem, hidden from the high street. I've been here three times for light bites and refreshment rather than a full meal. As the weather has always been good during my visits we've usually sat outside. The service is adequate and the prices are reasonable, but not cheap. Having said that, the food has always been excellent and the ambience very pleasant.

Lovely little setting, sat out in the sunshine at lunchtime. AFter 20 minutes, went to find a server to get a menu....then waited 15 minutes for anyone to take our order. 15 minutes later we received our drinks, and then another 20 or so minutes to receive our food.

You have to know where this place is to find it but luckily the wife had been there before. You go in through what looks like a shop entrance. It’s quite a nice sunny spot inside and the service was very good. Nice selection of sandwiches and salads amongst other things. We spent £10 ph which was great

Went for quick mid-morning coffee and snack. Slowest service ever. 15 minutes for coffee to arrive, then another 20 for toasted tea cake. Eventually cancelled order for rest of food and left. Not sure I’ll be back. Seem to remember similarly slow service from last time.

No wow factor. Cost £25 plus service.

Frozen clotted cream, frozen butter, broken coffee machine (again!) which meant no hot chocolate either (not sure why though) and the filter coffee that did come out was dreadful. Gathered two stars because they had the good grace to take the coffee off the bill. Twice now it has been below par, but this time was ridiculous. Such a shame as it could be really great. Needs some competition or new management!

Ate here on a sunny day and ordered 3 cosmopolitan mojitos. They took ages to come out and when they did they had no ice in the drink!? We were not pre-warned about this and it made the cocktail taste too strong and not nice at all.

We had an very nice afternoon very attentive and accommodating we had a vegetarian and an allergen guest, they provided separate plates of food for both. The sandwiches were very fresh no mean feat in 30 degree heat. The puddings and cake were delicious. A enjoyable afternoon for all the guests in a private room. Thank you

Not the sort of place I would usually go to but I was dragged along with friends and LOVED it. Good food, nice atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Will go again!

We concur with comments regarding club sandwich very poor quality bread rubber chicken bit of bacon and no salad etc. Also very basic garnish couple bits of limp rocket. Used to come often and decided to have a ride out and try again as we always loved this place. The place was not busy so no need for such poor quality. We did tell the waitress of our dissatisfaction but nothing was forthcoming so another customer lost!!

Excellent menu with a good variety of choices. Waitress more than willing to check with the kitchen about vegetarian vs vegan ingredients.

We hired out then venue for a Christening reception with 50 guests. We could not have asked for more and were blown away with the experience. From organisation, planning through to the day everything was delivered perfectly and in detail. The food was absolutely fantastic, the staff were courteous, capable, attentive and efficient and the location and ambience were the best of any event we have held over the years by a county mile. The owner and staff sought to meet and exceed every expectation we could have hoped for. We could not recommend the venue, food and service highly enough. Thank you for making a very special day just that. Utterly special.

Food was quite good although the service was very slow and neither my Mum or I had quite what we expected. Mum had the gnocchi which was supposed to have a white sauce with Parmesan shavings, but was actually a cheese sauce and I had an avocado and goats cheese salad but unfortunately the avocado was unripe and inedible. Not sure i’ll rush back, which is a shame as it’s a nice place.

I have been a few times to this restaurant and sadly it has been hit and miss. The setting is lovely and the staff are very friendly.

Taking our 7 month old grandson out is a treat for my wife and I. We went here for coffee and the waitress who served us had one of the best and sweetest approach to customer service imaginable,

We've dropped in for a coffee and cake twice during the past couple of years, and had lunch here perhaps 4 times. There's a decent selection of items on the lunch menu, ranging from nibbles/starters to sandwiches and salads, plus a few larger main course options. Our most recent visit was on Saturday lunchtime.

You would never realise it was there but one found never forgotten. We were a walkers party of 15. Most had a different meal, everyone’s was beautifully presented, hot and delicious. We were all impressed. The service was brilliant. Highly recommended.

This little gem is tucked away on High Street in Hartley Wintney near Hook. It's a fab little find!

Most recently I enjoyed lunch with a friend, a time to savour and enjoy and it most certainly was.The flavours were beautiful,the presentation very attractive and served by staff who really care.

We were recently given access to the cafe’s private room to host a business workshop with a client. The day could not of gone smoother. In its characteristic surroundings, we were well looked after, drinking good coffee & tucking into a beautiful lunch.

I have eaten in the Courtyard Cafe in many occasions. Christmas party dinners, celebrating with friends, romantic lunches with the hubby and some down time with/without the kids and had wonderful food and service on every occasion.

It’s a funny place, you can have quite a good meal and then you can have a rubbish one. It’s local and I keep going hoping for some consistency! It’s also expensive for what it is. I think I’m going to just stick with popping in for a coffee and eat elsewhere

First time visit and very impressed. Was busy and close to their end of breakfast service but warmly welcomed and seated no problem. Good menu choices and both the full English and the sausage/bacon bap were delicious. Full marks to the coffee too, which was so tasty and well made we had seconds. Pancakes on the adjacent table looked great too, as did the selection for lunch. Definitely worth further visits I think.

A little hidden gem, accessed through an antiques shop. Lovely selection of cakes, pastries and scones and delicious coffee and...

Used to go here a lot - the menu has recently changed and you can't get a sandwich and a...

Always a warm welcome and consistently good Brunch its always our go to place in our lovely Village.

Lovely place, good food, reasonably priced. It really good of them to provide a good selection of daily newspapers too....

So, I’ve been for an evening meal and lunch before I feel compelled to write a review which sadly puts...

Well worth finding this tucked away gem (you have to go through a very enticing antique shop). The setting is...

3rd visit now and have to say, only 1 member of staff has ever made us feel welcome (as a family) children's menu is standard but the sides were forgotten and no apologise made. Quality of food is good but not on par with the prices HOWEVER this is Hartley wintney! The coffee is fabulous and the cakes always look beautiful, I think this place is def more suited to couples and friends rather than families unfortunately

Food ok but a bit noisy and quite expensive for what you get. Not very welcoming and has a rather impersonal feel

Ordered the £10 breakfast - they wouldn’t allow you to change items - 2 slices of toast not included (extra £3). Items were missing off the order (they didn’t charge in the end). The food was good and hot.

A lovely setting with charming and friendly staff. Food is delicious and nothing is too much trouble. I regularly meet friends for coffee and often go there for breakfast too. Sylvia one of the staff is particularly delightful.

Enjoyed lunch at this attractive cafe though sadly had to sit inside due to the weather. The waiting staff were very friendly and accommodating as my son is on a gluten and dairy free diet. They were happy to supply details on how the food is prepared to order. Really enjoyed the lemon prawn wrap and my son had a Club sandwich on gluten free bread which he said tasted as good as 'normal' bread. The coffee was very good too.

Set in an attractive garden behind the high street shops, this hidden gem is a clean, pleasant place to relax which serves a very good coffee accompanied by a good selection of cakes. Well worth a visit.

Mooching in Hartley Wintney and decided on lunch too. I have brought many friends and family for a cuppa and cake when we've walked to the village. Been happy with that. So ...today's lunch. Hmmmm.My daughter had the Cajun burger which was to be in a ciabatta bun and with skin on fries. No skin on the chips and it was a brioche bun. She also sad the chicken just tasted char grilled....not much Cajun. We did mention this when we paid ... were told ciabatta buns were too hide......we'll change the menu then! I hate brioche so I would not have been happy. My daughter ate it but was disappointed. We mentioned the fries... were told they were skin on...wish I'd taken a photo as I know skin on when I see it. I had the Asian platter. It was ok.... the satay chicken needs the peanut sauce, I asked for some and it was brought. I don't know. £41 for lunch, seems a lot when I went away feeling...... meh.

Dreadful service! No welcome, no offer of highchair! Given a food menu but when I tried to order at 11:55 was told couldn't order food until 12, so why wasn't that explained when I was given the menu 10 mins prior! No apology just a blunt statement! Made me feel as if they were doing me a favour!! Used to love popping in here for coffee or lunch but never again, cancelled coffee order and walked out - they don't deserve the custom!

We had hangovers they had eggs benedict. All the favourites on a well constructed menuGreat quality and atmosphere have also done lunch and it's all a good standard

If you would like to go somewhere where you are ignored, have to ask for menus, ask for drinks without being offered, get up from the table to order your food because you are being ignored, have to asked for the bill when the meal comes because the food has taken so long your two hour car park is about to run out and then still no-one comes to take the payment after explain why you need the bill urgently then this is the place for you. I have to say the food tastes amazing but we had to eat it in 5 minutes to get back to the car so we did not get clamped. Not the relaxing lunch with a friend I was hoping for. Sadly wont be visiting again.

We had a family 'event' at the Courtyard and it was a great success. The organisation and service were excellent, the food was superb and the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly

Having been before and loved the atmosphere I went here for breakfast with my mother and daughters. We were ignored for the first ten minutes of being there, eventually had to go in search of menus and request someone to take our order. It turned out to be breakfast by installments; one meal arrived, followed five minutes later by two drinks and a request to change my daughter's order as there were no more croissants. Two more drinks and two more meals arrived five minutes after that with the news she couldn't have a pain au chocolate either, a pecan slice eventually arrived. No apology, explanation or indication that this is unusual. After a further 20 minutes - my daughter had finished her cooked breakfast, I'd finished a pot of tea - we asked if the rest was on its way, the waitress asked us what we were still waiting for! After a further ten minutes I found the manager who again asked what we had ordered. Ten minutes later the final items arrived. The manageress, seeing my daughter now had no drink to go with her food, offered her a glass of water, then went off to take orders from two other tables before returning with a lukewarm glass of tapwater. She then stood and chatted to her friends who had arrived long after we had placed our order and we're now leaving having ordered, eaten and paid for their meal! My other daughter's yogurt (yes, she waited nearly an hour for a YOGHURT!) arrived without a spoon and I was given a VERY dirty look when I went to ask for one. To be fair, the food was good (except for granola that hurt my jaw it was so chewy) and all of our drinks and the late food were taken off the bill but without apology and we would have much rather have had a relaxed breakfast together. There are other cafes in the village so we won't be bothering with this one again - unless we hear it's under new management!

We had a very nice lunch. The food was lovely and very well presented, the staff were very friendly and efficient. My favourite place to eat.

Popped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! Food was fab. I had the Mediterranean vegetable ciabatta and chips and I really couldn't fault it. My friends were really happy with their meals too! I'd stay away from the bellinis though. We bought some as a treat but they used peach syrup which wouldn't mix properly and just settled at the bottom. We ended up leaving most of it so it was just a waste of money. Can't fault the food though!

This place has dillusions of grandeur over zealous staff constantly clearing plates as soon as cutlery is put down. Over priced and very poor value for money restaurant will not return ......gave it a second chance after they charged us 4 pounds for a few crisps for a grand child.....not again.

Visited the Courtyard Cafe on Monday morning for a Breakfast treat. I must admit, The Courtyard was slightly hard to find... But when we found it.. What a hidden gem!!! We were greeted by a friendly face, and served an absolutely delicious breakfast. I had the salmon and scrambled egg.. And wow! The scrambled egg was super tasty, the salmon was fresh and all presented tastefully. I will definately be going back for my breakfast treat sooner rather than later. Thanks to the great staff behind the Courtyard! Such a friendly, vibrant atmosphere. See you soon!

My friends and I went for lunch on Saturday afternoon after shopping in a fabulous little gift shop called Mi Mi, which is well worth a visit. The Courtyard Cafe is a lovely place for lunch. The menu is great, freshly made with lots of healthy and (unhealthy) choices. The staff are very friendly and very accommodating and the cakes are homemade and delicious. You can sit indoors or outside on a summers day, it's a real sun trap. It's very quaint and hidden behind an antique shop, which you have to walk thought to find The Courtyard Cafe. Afterwards you can have a little mooch in the high street in the very beautiful village of Hartney Whitney.

Small and tucked away, the Courtyard Cafe serves a simple menu that is good enough for a snack or lunch and not expensive.It has to be said it is a cafe, so do not expect silver service or Michelin star quality food; but it is good and just a little bit quirky. The quirkiness comes from the fact that it is not a brand.I recommend it.

Overpriced and over rated. £13.95 for fish and chips with peas, consisted of a small piece of tasteless fish so deeply fried the batter was dark brown, a small ramkin of petit pois a small ramkin of tartar sauce and a small ramkin of 8 chips. Absolute robbery to be further ripped off by charging £2 for a cup of hot water. My friend paid £11 for a diet coke a cup of hot water and a portion of chips. We queried the bill to be told he had made a concession by only charging for 3 cups of hot water instead of four. We had other paid for drinks so weren't being cheeky. we wont be going again, so very disappointed.