Cafe Nexus in Swindon

The best cheese on toast I've had in Swindon! Delicious and not at all stingy.

Mondays not a good day here !!! Called in for some lunch today 12:05. Not busy. My wife wanted eggs on toast but she only eats sourdough. Apparently not available unless you have one of the specials. We ordered one avocado and pepper and one chorizo and chicken both on sourdough bread and two coffees. The coffees arrived. We waited 20 minutes still no sign of the sandwiches (still not busy only a couple of customers.). Then the sandwiches came out (25 minutes). But alas the avocado one dropped on the floor and was picked up by a customer and put on the counter. They said another couple of minutes which was odd because it had taken 20+ minutes before. So after another 5 minutes both sandwiches came out but looked burnt on top !!!! There is no way that they prepared another sandwich in 5 minutes when it had taken 25 to get the originals. Anyway I went to the counter and said 30 minutes I thought was a little excessive for 2 sandwiches as they weren’t busy and asked for a refund. I asked to speak to the manager who was the chef. He said that Monday was a Preparation day and asked if I wanted a refund I said the sandwiches had already been refunded. So Monday is not a good day to go to this cafe especially if you’re in a hurry. We’ve previously had some nice meals here but thinking back never in a Monday. Would we return ? Probably not. Oh we still paid for the coffees! We went to costa and had two coffees and two tossed sandwiches which weee lovely. Only took a couple of minutes too.

Lovely coffee, good selection of food and overlooks a lake at the back.

Fantastic breakfasts and reasonably priced

When I arrived to meet a friend of mine hoping to have a nice meal and drink, they stopped serving food at 2.30pm. Wasn’t exactly impressed to be honest as people don’t stop eating after 2.30pm and I don't really fancy eating factory ready made food from your fridge. I did ask where is the sign that says no food serving after 2.30pm and the lady aggressively replied it’s up there on the board and pointing at it with her back towards me rather than speaking to me nicely and proceed to carry on cleaning! All I can see is a small handwriting right at the top above a large menu…. Might be worth putting a sign on the counter to be more clearer. Deeply Unprofessional attitude as they looked like they couldn’t wait to get out of there and go home! Really bad services and I will not be arriving here again! It seems these days people have no customer services training. Remember one thing…. We pay your wages.

Great location, good quality, thank you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great location, good quality, thank you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Really friendly and welcoming staff , great food , great place , spacious and comfortable Try it !

Really friendly and welcoming staff , great food , great place , spacious and comfortable Try it !

Beautiful setting. Lovely coffee and food. Shame it isn’t open at the weekend too. Look forward to going again.

Great little find. Very popular for being based in an industrial estate. Only had a cappuccino so can't comment on the food. Menu is extensive though and freshly prepared.

Staff are AMAZING, food is wonderful and so well cooked. I would eat there every day if I could!

Fantastic food, brilliant friendly staff and a great selection and menu. Not the cheapest but then you definitely get what you pay for.

We sat outside at the back of the cafe, half of the seating area was shaded if you don't like to much sun, watching the swans on the fishing lake, very relaxing. Food was lovely and the staff are friendly. Will definitely go back again. Free parking at the front.

Had a very nice brunch, it's like a little Cheney Manor oasis.

Comfortable place with a lovely outdoor seating area, near the water. Lots of choice for food, drink and sweet goodies. At least one breakfast option for those who eat only plant-based. Restroom facilities wonderfully clean!

Lovely food, best omelette I’ve had in years, nice friendly staff and on a warm day you can sit outside and eat by the river. Will definitely go there again.

Have just had a brilliant breakfast at Nexus. Everything freshly cooked served on hot plates.,staff very helpful and friendly. Would certainly recommend.

Lovely place but even better company. Had breakfast with my gorgeous girlfriend x

Busy little spot, late breaky was great. Recommended

All food is cooked fresh to order. Served hot and with a smile. Nothing is too much trouble. Friendly staff and spotlessly clean.

Had coffee and Bacon Baps lovely

Great choice, good food, friendly service.

Amazing food, large portions and good value for money. Lovely to sit next to the water, wish it opened on the weekend.

My husband and I went today we had the most amazing filter coffee , not too strong, which is great as I drink my coffee black. My husband had a slice of quiche and I had the most amazing tiramasui cake. We went late so the cafe was quiet which was nice not too busy. Service great. Been here before so I wanted to show hubby what a gem it is.

Came in today for the first time and thought food and service was excellent. We will definitely be making a return visit very soon.

The food is very good, but it's expensive. The prices on the site are incorrect. Add about £3 per meal.

Have been using this place for ages!! Wouldn’t recommend anyone else for a lovely breakfast. All the staff are lovely I ordered the whole workplace a breakfast last week and Emma even helped me carry it back due to there being so much.

A very pleasant place to eat. The atmosphere is friendly like the staff. The food was simple but well cooked. Good choice of simple dishes and cakes too.

J'ai découvert ce lieu un peu par hasard et je ne le regrette pas, cuisine savoureuse, personnel serviable, je recommande

Fabulous cafe, freshly cooked food - worth the wait. Their breakfasts and breakfast baps are amazing, highly recomended.

Awesome place, great food, friendly staff.

We popped in today for the first time, it’s a lovely run Cafe with excellent food choice, very clean throughout and well managed. Highly recommended Many thanks Paul & Judi

Food is fresh and really tasty! The staff are absolutely lovely too!

Popped in while having a tyre done today, what a hidden gem! Staff were very friendly and helpful, prices very reasonable, Food was amazing, fresh, tasty (4 of us had 4 different meals and all were excellent) we sat in the shade outside next to the beautiful canal.

Lovely hidden gem. Once you're inside you forget that you are in an industrial estate. Lovely decking by a lagoon and great, friendly service. Good choice of food and drink at reasonable prices. We popped in for a coffee.

Was here for lunch while waiting for tyre repair. it is busy during lunch time. Staff are helpful in f getting seats for us. Finally arranged us to sit by the window that can see the stream. Food was served hot as the plates were heated. We ordered a big all day breakfast and was sufficient for two. Good restaurant

Delicious food and very friendly staff! 😁

A real surprise along the road from the Swindon recycling centre. Nicely presented , Great food at sensible prices , and a gorgeous waterside verandah , where you can watch the wildlife while enjoying a coffee. Took friends recently, and it blew their socks off 👍😁

Been there a few times now food is all ways really nice and freshly cooked. staff are great and place is all ways clean.

A little gem where you would least expect it. An absolute must try

Always a great place to have a bite to eat. Great freshly cooked food, friendly service, clean environment.

We often have breakfast/lunch at Nexus and are never disappointed. Always such lovely friendly service & the food is fantastic! Spoilt for choice with the menu, beautiful homemade salad/deli/cakes. Far superior to an average chain cafe. Would highly recommend.

By far the best Cafe in Swindon. Clean fresh well cooked food exactly how you ask of it.

Amazing food at reasonable prices. Staff are really friendly and the place has quite a contemporary feel to it. The outdoor seating area is great in the summer. I loved it here and was pleasantly surprised how nice it was here.

Cannot give star for food as didn't have anything but it all looked good. So next time I will eat. You should advertise as it was an unexpected venue to find such a lovely place. Taken there by a friend but will be recommending it.

First time I had used the cafe. Very clean and bright, quick service and nice staff.

I absolutely love this hidden gem. It's like another town, overlooking an absolutely beautiful part of the canal. Has its own lil family of swans. Please go and visit, my kids love this place.

Had a fabulous lunch here yesterday, the food was excellent, the staff very welcoming and helpful and the premises spotless. Was just passing through and sadly live too far away to visit again; might have to move!

Wow !!!! Nexus club sandwich!!!!

Visited today with my parents. Lovely place. Ordered the cheeseburger and chips which was divine. Impressed with my mum's baguette, I ordered a cheese, ham and coleslaw myself to take away. Currently eating it on the train back home and delicious. Thank you.

Friendly staff, nice food. Nice chill out area outdoors too. It’s a little pricey on some things but what isn’t these days

My fav, cafe. Food always fresh made & hot, lovely staff and very pleasant environment.

This place is amazing! Everything I have had so far has been tasty and reasonably priced. The staff are attentive and when there has been something I have wanted that they didn’t have at the time, they have remembered this and advised I could call and ask for this particular food and they would have it ready for me when I come in. Great customer service. The outside area is lovely too. I would highly recommend!

Food is incredible! View out the back makes you forget you're in the middle of an industrial estate.

Lovely care, good quality food at fair prices. Open to the public and an outside eating decked area on the river Bank. Swindon best secret....

Place is superb! I go there every week and honestly everything ok the menu is brilliant. Cannot recommend enough

Very rare you'll get Illy Coffee, much better than those San Francisco or Dunstable based coffee stand

Nice little cafe....Staff are very friendly & food was very tasty....lovely place for breakfast.

Lovely food and very clean and tidy. Nice to sit outside by the lake for a cracking breakfast, with nice friendly staff.

First time here last week. Huge breakfast, all cooked beautifully, sausages were lovely, no trouble in changing items for something else. All round, a lovely clean cafe with lovely staff and food. I shall definitely be back. Great job guys, keep up the good work.

Love this place, good food, good staff . Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely breakfast, good value, friendly staff

Lovely breakfast, great value, very friendly and helpful staff

The food was excellent and the premises were spotless and the staff were friendly

Very polite staff. Well cooked food.

Lovely cafe, nice variety on the menu at very reasonable prices, friendly and attentive staff. Wish I had found this place years ago!

Decent food actually, I had the signature club sandwich and that was worth it.

I have had the big breakfast the plate was full hot and tasty the sausages are gluten free and tangy delicious. The staff are friendly and take pride in their work.

First visit today and wasn’t disappointed. Food came out quickly and piping hot . The big breakfast was fantastic and my partner enjoy the vegetarian breakfast

Excellent cafe by the old pump house lake. Great breakfast

I found this place via Google read the reviews and was not disappointed. The staff were friendly and nice and the premises were spotless. I took the day off to relax as l had been working for a few months non stop and this place was a God send. I chose to eat outside next to the river and felt relaxed instantly. I will definitely be back.

Best cafe for breakfast in Swindon staff are brilliant and so is the food

I'm going to go against the grain here.. I didn't enjoy my breakfast. I had the big breakfast and a latte. The latte was stronger than I expected but good coffee. The breakfast I felt was a let down, especially for the price (£10 big breakfast). It looked great when it arrived but that's where it stopped. The sausages were a bit weird and too 'meaty', the eggs a bit oily and tasteless and the hash browns a salty. We both felt disappointed with what we ate. Maybe just our poor luck, but I'd probably not go back.

Clean, tidy, COVID safe, bright and airy, outdoor seating next to a body of water, great choice of food both hot and cold. Doesn't open weekends sadly. Ring ahead to book a table. Highly recommended 👌🏻

Service is fantastic,prompt and very friendly. Breakfast as always freshly cooked and bought to your table promptly and efficiently. The place is sparkling clean and Covid rules implemented. would highly recommend.

Fab place for a breakfast or lunch catch up. Friendly staff & good value

Popped in after a visit to the Recycling Center. Had a great breakfast, freshly cooked with a nice cappuccino. Various options available. Freindly staff and very covid safe. Had a nice Walk around the adjoining lake afterwards

Taken for a birthday breakfast by my wife. Can’t speak highly enough about this cafe. Very well organised and COVID secure. Friendly staff and great food. Well done to all. Compliments to the chef. We will be going back.

Excellent Brakfast and efficient polite staff well done !

We always find the staff are always very friendly and helpful and the food is always delicious.

Great service. Good food and value for money

Lovely breakfast, Glad we were told about this hidden gem.

I’ve visited here a few times now, with friends, family and on my own.Quite honestly some of the friendliest people, loveliest, well priced food and nicest location to eat, I have been to in Swindon. Weather permitting, if you eat at the rear of the cafe outside,it’s beautiful and in such an unexpected location, like walking into Narnia and a wonderful place to just get away to. Love it every time.So glad I found it

First time visitor .Very covid secure , Excellent service, Very clean and tidy premises, Excellent freshly cooked tastey food😋, Very friendly staff and lovely setting to eat outside , a hidden gem in a trading estate , Well worth the visit and good priced too .Thank you x

An epic breakfast and a perfect coffee. Great way to start a Saturday!

Freshly cooked and friendly service. Good adherence to social distancing.

Went for Breakfast, which was fabulous. Great, friendly service and the food was fresh and oh, so tasty. If you want a good cooked breakfast you will not find better in Swindon.

These are the most fabulous bunch of staff. Very friendly and helpful even when extremely busy.The food is always lovely and a good choice or regular items and daily changing options.Always clean and tidy too. Thoroughly recommendedI’m veggie and there are always options including great salads.

This place does not only do the best breakfast, the staff are very welcoming and friendly. we, my friend and myself go at least once a month. love it. special thanks to the chef.

Always a nice place to have breakfast or lunch. I work upstairs and in the time I've been coming to the cafe the staff have always been very kind and quick serving orders.

First visit last week to meet a friend for lunch who works near by. Really good food of a home made blend and lots of it!

Nice place, good service. A little pricey for the size of the coffees but that's me nit picking. Coffee is quite strong/dark for my liking but normal for illy coffee.

Lovely breakfast while waiting for car to have new brakes. Will be going back x

Food is very good quality, always made fresh. The staff are very polite and welcoming.

Breakfast and service was amazing

Fast and efficient service. Friendly and approachable staff

Awesome breakfast, cooked perfectly

I now work in the Nexus building & been in the Cafe every day in my first week.Food is fresh & perfectly presented, great choice and reasonably priced, lighter portion options also available.Another bonus, the staff are so warm and friendly.Had a club sandwich today and was truly the best I've ever had - delish.

Avoided this place for years - looked rather corporate - how wrong can you be ? Brilliant , great food , super coffee and very pleasant when you’re inside or on the waterside terrace. A must !!!!