Cafe On The Cut in Gloucester

Great atmosphere and quality. Definitely recommend to visit this cafe.

Random visit while in Gloucester, so pleased we did. We were welcomed on-board with a display of very tempting cakes, good start. Decided on a savory option, cheese burger and a chicken burger, turned out to be a good choice. Highly recommend. Great location, especially for people watching. We will return.

Came onboard for a coffee, excellent selection of cakes and homemade goodies on display, which looked inviting. Coffee was great and lovely welcome from the lady serving. Lovely atmosphere, would have loved to have spent longer enjoying the chilling. Great location to people watch the dock area.

Had tea and date flapjack. Nice atmosphere, good service and a great cup of tea. Would definitely recommend this cafe. It's good to support local independent businesses.

Nice location, nice boat and good selection of cakes. Couldn't see a loo on board so perhaps go before you go. Prices for drinks and cake are reasonable but we felt the prices of the Paninis where a little high for what we got. Would return for drinks and cakes

Its right in the centre of Gloucester historic docks.probably the best unique cafe in Gloucester town. Its on the boat. Very good coffee and cakes as well as middle eastern food. Definitely recommended cafe if you are around Gloucester docks .

Loved it. They also have treats on the counter for dogs, as they allow dogs. Would go back.

Waitress so lovely. Went in to rest my feet and for refreshment. Very warm and a great rest from shopping. Would go back again.

Great food, charming experience

Great addition to Gloucester, this small floating Cafe has fantastic potential..I've been twice for (great) coffee and basic selection of lovely cakes. However I think the pricing is punchy....I had a delicious Baba Ghanoush and warm pita today. A 'side' but perfect for a light lunch. My husband ordered Lamb Kofta. Very poor value and waited a ridiculous amount of time for a few dressed leaves, two tiny kofta and some cumin flavoured yoghurt. There is so much competition with at least 4 other places serving the same food. No toilets (although directed to use Corretto (??) No bottled water. Lovely lady serving. Great location and wish them luck. Hopefully just teething probs.

Lovely concept, nice atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff. Only had coffee, but cakes look amazing!

Absolutely lovely lunch spot, fantastic fresh homemade veggie and vegan food- (esp delicious hummus!), good satisfying portions. Great vibes thanks to super friendly and attentive service + nice interior with mix n match furniture and nice plants - not to mention fun to be floating on the water :)

Beautiful café boat floating in the docks of Gloucester. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Dog friendly. A great place to work, people watch and find some delicious bites.

Amazing find, thank you visit was 2019. Very friendly and made us laugh. Relaxed and unique just what we needed Billie

Con todas las cadenas de cafeterías sin rostro, es maravilloso encontrar un pequeño negocio que produzca alimentos y bebidas de gran calidad a precios razonables. Paige nos dio una cálida bienvenida a la barcaza Caf on the Cut. Nos sentamos afuera con una vista maravillosa de los muelles renovados y los almacenes convertidos. De verdad me gusta este lugar. Espero que siga prosperando. Muy recomendable.

Had a great cup of tea and Welsh cakes (scones looked good to), much cheaper than the land based alternatives and well worth stopping at.

Actualmente sentado en este pequeño café muy interesante. Es fantástico. Muy diferente y mucho mejor que los cafés habituales de todos los días. Muy buena comida y bebida. El servicio fue amable y educado por Paige.Cualquiera en Gloucester que pase por los muelles, le recomiendo que visite este delicioso y diferente café.

Excellent cafe in a lovely spot. Called in for a drink on arrival in Gloucester and were impressed with the quiet location and friendly service. Returned later and enjoyed a great ploughman’s lunch. I can highly recommend this cafe.

Unique experience and great value for money. Two caffetiere's and a delicious homemade Welsh cake for £4.30 and a really lovely friendly owner!

Nos preguntábamos dónde comer antes de visitar el cine local cuando mi hija vio este encantador café en el agua. Teníamos la p t, una taza de té y luego un pastel para llevar a casa. Realmente disfrutamos de nuestra comida. Mi nieta solo quería tostadas y mantequilla y estaba felizmente servida con lo que quería. Se ofreció algo más y aceptó con gusto la oferta. Volveremos ya que lo disfrutamos mucho

Words cant describe how wonderful this is little cafe is. It's homely, refreshing and drinks are just how youd want them. The owner is a wonderful caring down to earth human. Simply put, we'd go back 100%. See you again soon, we hope!

Wow, Vanessa y su amiga hicieron que nuestra primera visita al mercado navideño de Gloucester Keys fuera realmente especial. Su hospitalidad y sentido de la diversión fue increíble junto con la deliciosa y recién hecha sopa y estofado que tuvimos hoy. Fue perfecto, sabroso y excelente relación calidad-precio junto con una taza de té supa para dos. Regresamos más tarde en la tarde para tomar otra taza de té y pastel de chocolate (solo tenía que hacerlo) antes de tomar nuestro autobús de regreso a Hampshire.Ambos hicieron nuestro día y siempre lo visitaremos nuevamente si alguna vez tenemos la oportunidad de regresar a The Keys en el futuro. .Muchas gracias y deseo que continúes el éxito para el futuro. . .Feliz Navidad y un 2020 muy próspero para los dos.

What a fantastic place. We had tea and cakes which were very good. We would recommend this cafe to any body

Just had fantastic Tapas evening with great friends! Thank you Vanessa for looking after us so well!

The Cafe on the Cut está de vuelta en los muelles de Gloucester, así que fuimos a almorzar y no nos decepcionó. Una hermosa ensalada casera mediterránea con hummus y una envoltura para sólo 6.Si no lo has visto antes, definitivamente vale la pena visitarlo, muy diferente y mucho mejor que los otros lugares alrededor de los Docks.

Encantador lugar en los muelles de Gloucester para sentarse y ver pasar el mundo, ya que decidimos sentarnos en el muelle en lugar de dentro del barco debido al clima. Deliciosa comida, recién hechos, sabrosos y excelentes pasteles para el postre! Amigable dueño que nos hizo reir mucho. Solo lamento que el pastel de queso no se haya puesto todavía, ¡pero eso significa que podemos volver a visitarlo en el futuro para probarlo!

We stopped to have lunch on the boat but sadly it was too busy and we didn’t have time to wait but it looked lovely we will definitely visit again and hopefully get to have lunch on the barge

Lovely cuppa, nice cake, good chat, honest, down to earth and human! Brilliant place. Different to a boring cafe. Loved it

The Fawlty Towers of canal boat dining. Food is good and well priced. The interior is cosey and spotlessly clean. The proprietor Vanessa, is as mad as a box of frogs which makes the experience that much better. Never a dull moment on the good ship Amber.

Totally unique experience. The interior is warm, friendly and spotlessly clean. The coffee is always good and the carrot cake and brownies are lovely. It's a place I always feel at home in and Vanessa always makes me laugh. In short, I love it.

This review is being written honestly and genuinely, after a very poor experience.The boat itself is very novel, with interesting decor and a comfortable atmosphere. No problems there.The service left a lot to be desired, though: this is coming from someone who has travelled extensively, and never felt compelled to leave a completely negative online review.On entering, the boat/cafe owner greeted my partner and I by basically instructing me to close the door. 'What do you do when you enter a boat?', she asked loudly whilst glancing towards the entrance, as opposed to breaking her ongoing conversation (seated) with other customers and closing it herself. The word 'please' was not even used, and the lady delivered it in a condescending 'addressing-a-small-child' tone in front of everyone. There was either no sign to suggest that this should be done, or one that wasn't prominently displayed.In the British tradition of politely bearing, we ordered coffee and peppermint tea. The coffee was served with a milk pourer which was not cleaned properly along the lip portion; this was accompanied by a chocolate brownie which had a hair in it. It tasted like a refrigerated brownie which can be purchased in Tesco or other supermarkets; if it was home made, it was one of the worst I have ever had, worthy of inclusion in any building foundation for its impossibly dense texture.In addition, the tables were a bit grubby and not wiped down properly, which was only visible once we had taken our seats.On quietly making our way out (and this, frankly, was the final straw which prompted me to take time out of a busy day to write this review), the owner asked in front of other customers and my partner, 'And what are you going to do on the way out?' In other words, 'Close the door after you'. I obviously needed reminding; a grown man and paying customer, too incompetent to remember to close the door after being instructed the first time. I have never experienced this is all my years of travel.For £6.50, I got: two reminders to close a door in front of other customers and my partner, a sub-par brownie with a hair in it, an unclean milk pourer and poorly-wiped tables.

Nuestra primera visita al barco estrecho y ciertamente no será la última. Los pasteles más deliciosos que se ofrecieron esta mañana, el brownie de chocolate era hermoso. Un montón de opciones en el menú dulce y salado (de origen local, creo ...) con una amplia gama de bebidas. La cafetería está muy bien de precio también.

Mi amigo y yo visitamos el Café On The Cut hoy para el almuerzo. Desde el principio nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y fue un ambiente acogedor tan encantador. Nuestro almuerzo fue saludable y muy sabroso y el pastel de zanahoria también fue increíble. Vanessa, la dueña, se tomó el tiempo para hablar con nosotros y nos reímos mucho. Recomiendo mucho una visita.

Awful, harrassing, rude treatment towards myself & son Owen who was simply relaxing at unused table to rest as result of knee injury ! He is upset & so am I. You've upset wrong people - -Shame on Vanessa ! Demands to 'move in LITERALLY one minute' then threatening to call security ! I'll make sure everyone I know as a very successful & talented business-owner does trade with you..

I have eaten in here three or four times with my son and Grandson, the vegetarian and vegan food is excellent and prepared with true dedication by a master of their trade.The council In Gloucester should be using this place as one of it's tourist destinations. The owner is friendly,obliging and a great source of tourist knowledge for Gloucester. It is very small inside which adds to the terrific atmosphere.Certainly worth a visit.

Completely odd experience but worth a try. Would probably go back just out of curiosity that it’s still as weird which I I’m sure would delight the owner. No complaints.

I’ve walked past this place so many times not knowing it was a restaurant and just thought it was an ordinary canal boat, but no!

Small but beautiful. Great service and chat. Huge carrot cake and other cakes. Very friendly owner who made a big fuss of the children. 5 stars for everything but trip advisor app would not accept the ratings below.

Excellent cafe on a narrow boat, based in Gloucester Docks

Loved the food, the ambiance and Vanessa the proprietor! Very special!

Called at the Cafe on the Cut on a very cold day in Gloucester at the Docks.

Thoroughly enjoyed this visit after successfully managing to get on board. A good cuppa and much laughter. The banter from the owner was refreshing. We had already eaten so didn’t sample the food, but other customers around us were most complimentary- and the food did smell good. Worth a visit if you are nearby and you’re guaranteed to leave with a big smile on your face :-)

Intimate and quirky, popped in for some lunch (thought it may be different from the multiple chains in Gloucester) and it certainly was, only had soup and tea and it was excellent, accompanied by some great banter with the owner. Not sure how they cope in that space! Even had the local swans (Rosie and Jim) knocking on the window.

My friend and I visited the café during a recent visit to Gloucester. The owner Vanessa was friendly and charming. The boat was lovely with the wood burner going in the corner. We went for hot chocolate with marshmallows which were delicious. Would recommend a visit. you won't be disappointed.

We stumbled on this on our first day in gloucester.

We visited CafeontheCut after a lunch in a nearby restaurant. My friend and I wish we had lunched with Vanessa, the owner, chef, waiter and atmosphere provider on the boat. Vanessa worked with her friend/assistant chef in the kitchen at the stern. Despite being tiny, just room for two of them to work, we could see the kitchen was spotless. Prices very fair. Hot chocolate, made with real chocolate, real coffee and large chocolate cake £7.45. Atmosphere intimate, you are sitting very close to everyone, so you can chat to them and see their dishes as they are served. The place is unique. Definitely a place to visit if you in Gloucester Quays. Questions below; Romantic? depends how you interpret Romantic, Waiter? Vanessa was great.Takeaway? I am sure Vanessa would do excellent stuff to take away if asked. We will go again. We do recommend it. We came away happy. David and Karen

There it is...a lovely little narrow boat sitting in the Gloucester docks waving a solar powered, locally produced, quaint pair of V’s at all of the depressing, garish, pre-prepared, franchise eateries lurking over the water from it.

Not been in this cafe before nice atmosphere food is really healthy fresh and yummy if your in the area give it a go .

Great relaxing space away from the plastic coffee palaces of the nearby 'Quays'. Splendid little menu, fairly priced, and highly entertaining hostess (es). Happy to stay well beyond the point where we should have left, a perfect slice of reality (and splatt) in an unreal consumeropolis.

Snack/light lunch - prepared fresh, to order - salad without onion, cake and green tea. Relaxed atmosphere and good chat from the proprietor

What a lovely place! Came in for a quick cake and were greeted by the lovely owner who made us GORGEOUS chilli hot chocolate and beautiful gluten free ginger cake. Had a blast, would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants to stray from boring old Costa Coffee and experience something lovely :)

Popped in for some liquid refreshment on our way home to Plymouth. Stayed in Gloucester last night and saw the barge when we had a walk around. Had a great coffee today and the kids had cloudy lemonade. Quirky atmosphere and great surrounding. Owner had a great sense of humour

My partner and I visited Gloucester for the day and we always try independent coffee shops and tea rooms and stick away from the big chain coffee shops. Each of these is exactly the same and uninteresting.A great cup of coffee and a lovely piece of cake sat in Cafe on the Cut. A great host/owner who was funny and entertaining and added to the experience.It's not posh or fancy. It's clean, no frills, but a great cup of coffee and cake and a a lovely experience.Loved it.

Only called in for a coffee, lovely welcoming host, quirky and quint the menu looked good. Not easily accessed for the elderly.

Small, yet big on characterWhat a lovely place, on a small barge, we stopped for a cup of tea and carrot cake.

We really enjoyed meeting Vanessa and having a cuppa on the cafe barge. We also got tickets for the boat trip from her. The whole place is really lovely, and the tea was served in a lovely red teaport, with red and white mugs. Really special.

Visited this unusual floating cafe Thursday May 4th with my wife. We had spent a couple of hours at the Cathedral and then moved on down to the docks with intent finding an independent cafe rather than a "chain" .... How lucky we were finding this converted barge. The food was excellent, ambience superb and friendly chatting with the lady proprietor. Great fresh made to order, no nonsense, sandwich, pot of tea and home made soup ...fantastic value...highly recommended! Next time in Gloucester, will 'bee-line to this unusual cafe on the cut!

Wandering around the Quays we came across Cafe on the Cut. It's a Narrow boat turned into a small cafe seating 11. Great home made soup and for a different night out try the private Tapas party for 5 to 11 folks - bring your own wine

Lovely owner, lovely decor, lovely food. I visited with a friend and we were greeted in a very charming manner by the owner, who was very cheerful and friendly. We had a superb chocolate brownie and nachos. Not only is the food good and excellent value but it's also a very eco-friendly place. Absolutely nothing not to like about this unique cafe.

We were just off to look for somewhere to eat and we saw the narrow boat on the quay! Two soups with bread and mint tea restored us nicely and the peace and quiet of the boat itself is like a sanctuary amongst the retail chaos. What more could you need? Well done!

Very friendly owner, everyone chatting with each other. Vegan food is warming and home cooked style. Kept warm with coal stove. Very quaint. Worth a visit.

From hungry swans that tap on the windows to dishes that contain ingredients of "blah-de-blah" this is one of the most unique (and friendly) eaterie experiences in Gloucester. Forget the posh nosh and chain eateries elsewhere on the quays and fill yourself up here on some excellent home cooked food - dishes change with each visit - or a range of delicious butties (I haven't sampled the cakes yet). All locally sourced ingredients and freshly made.Be warned it's not the easiest place to work out how full it is, and if you're not used to narrow boat doors you're in for a treat (if the doors let you in - the frame will attempt to catch your head on the way out - worry not though as the hostess will remind you to duck as you make your exit). The friendly intimate atmosphere means you're unlikely to sit without talking to at least one other patron and customers will happily recommend the latest hot special they are tucking into. Decide to become a regular then you'll even get your own nickname from the owner which you'll never shake - no matter how hard you try.For a light bite or coffee/tea, and a break from the abundance of other cafes with their stock paninis and jacket potatoes on the menu this is well worth the visit. (Just watch your head on the way out).

Excellent..at last something with character in the docks instead of the usual lifeless coffee shops. Small...friendly, good banter. Swan pecking at the window to get food. I loved it.

Wandering round the Quays called in for coffee & sandwiches for 4 adults & 3 children. We had a lovely greeting off the owner & made to feel very welcome.It only does basic but with very good ingredients which makes all the difference.

Brilliant,fun and surprisingly easy to get on and off (I'm over 60, over weight with dodgy knees!) You may be asked to change your choice of seating as the barge needs t to be kept as level as possible. This only started everyone giggling when I commented that I had never realised I could be useful as balast! Staff very nice polite friendly professional with wicked sense of humour but in the right vein. Tea, cakes, sandwiches are no more pricey than anywhere else where you are a captive audience but all very tasty and worth it just for the experience!

Popped in today with my mam and boyfriend; after being recommended. the food was lovely and the host was even lovelier. We had an amazing soup, curry and nachos we all ready enjoyed everything and really appreciated the friendly homely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend. Very cute and unique and the price was very reasonable for four drinks and three home cooked meals.

In Gloucester for the day and visiting the Victorian Christmas Fayre we chanced upon the Cafe in what proved to be an excellent choice. A novel setting on board the Barge, with hot drinks and a small but very good light meal choice, all presided over by the very welcoming and efficient lady host. The intimate size of the barge helped to create an atmosphere of friendly chat amongst the customers which added to the ambience. Another first, we have never before experienced arriving diners being asked to sit on specific sides of the boat to balance ! All added to the fun.

We came upon the Café on the cut purely by chance whilst shopping @ Gloucester Quays. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable hour on-board. We ordered a pot of Tea and Nachos, both of which were delicious. We had a lovely conversation with the lady who served us and some of the other people who were dinning. Finished off the meal with a fabulous slice of Toffee and Pecan cake.....a wonderful, funny and relaxing time. Really good value for money!

Great food and tea / coffee service great staff friendly and a really nice atmosphere well recommended .

What a lovely experience, a warm welcome, a nice cuppa and even better the cake was to die for. An oasis of calm on a busy weekend. Vanessa the owner works so hard and how she remains so happy no matter what time you call is amazing. Her narrow boat is immaculately kept. Well done and we look forward to another visit.

My friend Kim and I were strolling around Gloucester Docks and stumbled across this little gem on our way to the designer outlet. It's a proper narrow boat and we couldn't resist stopping for tea and cake. As we entered the boat, two other customers came down the steps too. It was almost closing time but the delightful owner made us all feel so welcome and that there was really no rush. Our tea and cake were excellent (very reasonable too) and we enjoyed a chat with the other visitors. The owner says this happens all the time (strangers chatting to each other). If I lived nearer I would definitely book the whole boat for a tapas night. Bookings are taken for five to eleven people and you get a selection of Spanish tapas made while you wait. You can bring your own booze (no corkage fee) although the chef requires a glass of wine! We found the designer outlet much-improved (last time lots of shops had closed) and I will certainly be back to revisit the shops and this lovely place.

Stopped in for a bowl of soup and to see what a "narrow boat" was like inside - delicious meal and really enjoyed talking to the owner and all the other diners. Everyone was friendly and welcoming to a lone American! Everything else on the quay was tacky and touristy...this was absolutely not.

We went there today (nice weather with a bit of wind) and we loved it...the boat has only a couple of tables and you need to be a bit careful in the movement...but the carrot cake was fantastic and the we got a cup of tea just waving...The owner is really nice and we felt as already knew her. If you are looking for a private and nice place where to have a nice chat and a cup of tea that' s the place...We just felt as part of a tale :)

Having debated whether we could get aboard we were so glad that we did. We were made to feel very welcome and the cafettieres of coffee and chocolate brownie were delicious. It made such a lovely change from the corporate coffee chain experience and we shall definitely visit again soon.

We were walking around the dock and saw some narrow boats. we wondered what it was like to be in one, when we walked around a bit further we noticed one that was turned into a floating cafe, so we were about to find out first hand.We were surprised how much room was inside, after getting on board we were greeted by a nice chatty young woman who made us feel very welcome and served up some nice tea and cake which went down well.She made us feel like friends not customers and we really enjoyed the visit so went back the next day after walking around the nearby shopping complex.A very nice experience and a very nice lady who runs it.Well done for your hospitality. much appreciated.

Three generations of the family attended my 50th birthday celebration - a tapas night.The quality of the food was fantastic as was the quantity, the plates just kept on coming. Great 'boat' cooked food. Would thoroughly recommend this experience - we even popped back the next day for coffee and cake!Great value for money. Great atmosphere and entertainment, thanks Vanessa.

If you're into the world of lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas & other coffee based corporateness (& I'm not decrying them) then this won't be for you. If you crave something different & a bit more unusual this is definitely for you. Very nice small menu - it's a narrow boat remember - well prepared & presented it's just a very lovely & unusual place to have a cuppa or light lunch. Very welcoming, everywhere spotless and a really nice atmosphere. Brilliant!

I visited with my husband and children aged 6 and 4. We were strolling around the docks and my four year old son begged to go on the one of the boats. After explaining that we couldn't we happened upon this lovely cafe. A sign at the entrance said that well behaved children were welcome and so we went in. We had a chocolate brownie each and a drink each. A couple next to us had the most scrummy looking sandwich but we had already eaten. (Such a shame!) Our children were very well behaved and as such felt very welcome by both staff and the other clients. Being a narrow boat space was very limited but there were tables outside if you want space anyway. When it came to paying I was expecting to pay over the odds due to the area and the novelty of the location but I was pleasantly surprised and the bill was very reasonable. The owner (I think) was also a welcome addition to the atmosphere with her quirky, friendly personality.

Stopped here for a cup of coffee during a brief stop. It looked much more interesting than the usual chain coffee shops aoud so we thought we would give it a go.The "owner" is very entertaining and certainly gives character to the place. Nice coffee and very nice cake. Would certainty go back. If you can't get on board the barge then there are table on the quayside.

My husband and I have wanted to try this narrow boat cafe in the docks for a long time so, whilst visiting the Food Festival at Gloucester Quays, we decided to do so. We were pleasantly greeted by the lady owner who took our order for a cream tea for us to share and two ordinary coffees. The scone was beautifully fresh (it comes from a bakery) and served with the usual jam and fresh cream. The coffees were lovely too. There was a very enticing 'guilty' board with three or four types of cakes on but, unfortunately, as we were going out in the evening we didn't feel we should indulge as we knew we wouldn't have been able to manage our meal out that night.We did linger for quite a while after finishing due to talking to another couple but at no time, even though a couple of other people entered the barge, did we feel pressured to leave to free up space which, obviously, as it's a narrow boat is limited. We asked for the bill and were surprised to see that it was only £6.00 which to us seemed extremely good value; especially when comparing to the usual chain coffee shops, and you'll find the portion size of the scone is larger too!Would recommend if you want to try something away from the norm.

We stopped for a quiet cup of tea in the lovely narrow boat in Gloucester quay. We were persuaded by the Sin board to enjoy a slice of carrot cake. All was lovely, can't wait to go again.

An ideal but unusual location for a cafe , very nice to have a cuppa and a chat on the way around the docks .Excellent place to visit highly recommend it.

Grandchildren had been pestering mum to go on this for lunch for some time so we said we would take them. Food was reasonably well prepared but for three sandwiches, a ploughmans and and a scone/jam/cream with five drinks the bill of over £30 seemed just a little steep and certainly something which we would not do again.With so many eating establishments around the Quays businesses have to remember they have plenty of competition and need to fix prices around this.

An excellent and unique dining experience, that matches and exceeds the bigger restaurants on the Gloucester Quays. The pre-booked 'tapas' evening catered for all 11 of us from our company, which provided exceptional food and service. Fully recommend the 'cafe on the cut' as one of the must locations to dine or simply chill with a coffee and a slice of cake for any visitor to Gloucester

Warm welcome, terrific tapas cooked as you watched and waited, relaxed and very special eve for our anniversary. Good value for money, and lots of laughs. Thoroughly recommend and will be going back. Thanks Vanessa! xx

A little gem, lovely tea and scones, staff are so lovely! Not to be missed. I will be back well soon, thank you such a lovely afternoon

We were a party of ten who enjoyed a Tapas dinner on a Friday night. As we were taking all ten seats we had booked well in advance. The boat is not licensed (I assume), as we brought our own drink. Brilliantly hosted, tasty dinner. Lots of fun. Recommended, if you want a table for dinner, book in advance.

We walked by there and really liked the look of it. We walked in and were immediately welcomed by a lady who had a great sense of humor that made everyone laugh. We ordered cream tea and a cheese scone, that's when the disappointment kicked in. The scones (both the sweet and the cheese) were far from fresh and felt like they were bought from a super market. We asked and were told they were bought from a bakery but didn't feel like it. When we got to pay we found out that they don't take cards (which I totally understand but I wish there was a sign!) and we were 30p short of change. My friend had to go walking around for about 20 minutes to find a cash point. It would have been also helpful to suggest where the nearest cash point will be...

lovely food and cosy surroundings , the food was home made cakes, very well presented , carry on the good work.

A lovely little Narrow boat with two lovely ladies inside. Seating is cosy with only two seats at each table, so an Ideal place to go with A friend or Partner. I probably wouldn't bring kids unless well behaved as the boat can rock with fidgety children.I go here on my own for tea and cake as I feel safe here and never looked down upon for being alone. The lady with the Purple hair is very down to earth and funny. You can easily talk to her. So come along one day and try a yummy cake or may I recommend the soup..... YUM.

My husband and I were lucky enough to visit this wonderful, original cafe in Gloucester docks. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. Brilliant value for money with added sense of humour. Absolutely great, we tried to go back the following day for more tea, coffee and cake but unsurprisingly it was full. Thank you.

Had a lovely very different lunch here on a canal boat. Very friendly owner, we stayed and chatted to her after our lunch. I had the sausage sandwich my friend had the soup of the day which she said was very good. Would definitely visit again.

This is a tiny cafe, because it's on a narrowboat. If you don't understand that a narrowboat is going to be narrow, that it's a little awkward to board, or that a boat is going to move around a bit, then don't worry, there's a StarMcBucks over the road. Enjoy.We loved it - two of us and a small nephew, who thought it was almost the weirdest cafe he'd ever been in.The setting is nice, but what really made it was the chatter with the lady serving us. The galley is right next to our table (so all you health inspector types can see just how shipshape she keeps it) and we were nattering away whilst she worked.The food itself was great too: reasonably priced hot sandwiches for a cold day, or my Moroccan bean soup that was tasty, filling and hadn't ever seen the inside of a packet or tin. "Boat made", not home made.I love finding somewhere like this. Next time we're in Gloucester, we'll be back.

now it's very easy to walk past this sweet little cafe if you're not paying attention to your surroundings because it's on a narrow boat in one of the basins (barge arm) at Gloucester Quays!we noticed it and gave it a go, my 7 year old nephew was particularly keen :)anyway, it has a lovely atmosphere and the owner was very lovely especially to my nephewwe had varied food stuffs such as the soup, sausage sandwiches and a toastie and all were very tasty,good quality and good portion sizesthe cafe was clean and neat and also very cosydefinitely will return next time i visit the Quays

Only room for eleven or so. Makes for a great atmosphere with the owner and her sidekick providing not only tasty food but plenty of laughter and fun. Admittedly there are people trying to come on board all the time but it is a fairly quick turnaround and you meet all sorts. We really enjoyed the food and the company and will be back as soon as we can. Thank you.

I expected it to be cramped - it was. In winter or if you have even one bag and a coat that means you will be very uncomfortable. The menu is disappointingly brief and a bit overpriced. I don't mind quirky but I do expect comfort and an interesting menu. I also didn't appreciate being charged full whack for a child's sandwich. Children aren't really welcome not so much by the staff but the clientele.

This cafe is fantasticly quirky! The woman that owns the boat is brilliant, funny and always so welcoming. The cake is delicious and very cheap for such a large slab. Don't forget to moo for milk ;)

I previously reported the canal boat missing! Well it's certainly there, I must have visited on a Wednesday and as It's Vanessa's day off she sails away and enjoys the countryside and who can blame her!! Calling in today she has just got the leaflets for her Christmas menu's so best get booked in for some fresh food cooked right on the boat. The wood burning stove will add to the warmth of your welcome, always assured of a chat and a laugh. Oh and thanks for the lovely tea, Vanessa

We had lunch here, it was great, we had the sausage casserole, it was lovely, the ladies serving were great to, very friendly, if you are at the quays please try this place you will not be disappointed

Absolutely delicious food and very friendly service. Also, Vanessa is well informed about food allergies and able to offer gluten-free options. A very pleasant, memorable visit.