Caffeine & Co Longford Park in Trafford

Coffee is good, no doubt. Everything else could be better.

Toilet had been bleached and was shut to public whilst cafe was still open. Staff unhelpful so sale of eight ice creams for grandchildren plus two adults did not proceed. Other visitors also left disatisfied.. A great shame this cafe is not run by helpful people. We will not be visiting this establishment again whist run by current staff. I urge the Council to investigate the running of this cafe. Unbelievable!

Toilet had been bleached and was shut to public whilst cafe was still open. Staff unhelpful so sale of eight ice creams for grandchildren plus two adults did not proceed. Other visitors also left disatisfied.. A great shame this cafe is not run by helpful people. We will not be visiting this establishment again whist run by current staff. I urge the Council to investigate the running of this cafe. Unbelievable!

Great cooffee whith amazing staff

Great cooffee whith amazing staff

Food is good. Stops serving breakfast at 11.30 and then lunch starts at 1200. Toilets often out of order or not working. Ordered a tuna melt, they brought the wrong toastie but corrected it for me.

Having worked in a few cafe before I know the customer service is really not good. 0 smiles or willingness to help. We came at lunch time so I get it gets busy and stressful but their was multiple people behind the counter. Menu very limited although what is on offer looks very tasty. The toasties/sandwiches tasted nice but were presented terribly and looked like they had been thrown together. The coffee was good, but lukewarm. The cakes however tasted really really amazing but were thrown in a cardboard box. So presentation needs to be worked on. I wouldn't mind really but the prices are absolutely ridiculous and do not reflect the service and the food you get. I didn't want to review at all as there's always another side to every story but I was personally very disappointed. Really think the decor needs work too. Place seems clean, outdoor area is really nice. I would come here for a coffee in future but not food.

If I could give this palce 0 stars I would. Everything there is bad- from the customer service through food to drinks and prices. I feel the only reason they have customers there is because it's the only place in the area where you can get food and drinks. I ordered a matcha latte, cake and soup. The tomato soup that was served there today was DISGUSTING. I don't think anyone tried it after it had been made. If they did they'd throw it away. The only thing that you could taste there was pepper and celery salt or whatever salt it was. There was nothing else you could taste there and the only reason we decided to eat it is because it would have been a waste of money. The iced drinks are served in micro plastic cups- 200ml max. You get a cup that's full of ice, a bit of milk and matcha/espresso shot and you pay £4.50 (not sure if they charged me extra for non dairy milk, if they did I guess I paid around £5 for my matcha). The espresso we ordered was horrible and the americano we had had nothing to do with coffee. The cakes cost around £4-4.50/slice. Seriously, have we gone mad? The staff there have no idea about customer service but maybe because an average person there is hmm... 18yo? The only person that looked older there was a guy who served us and who might have been an owner? The tables are DIRTY. I asked a girl behind the counter to wipe one down for us to which she said they would but that never happened. We sat just outside at the front. I appreciate it was fairly busy but not ridiculously. Next time I'm in the park I'll make sure I bring my own drinks and food as there's no way I'll support a business that's trying to rip their customers off.

Fantastic place. Just a cafe? ? The cakes and coffee are to die for. Get there and see for yourself 😊

This has become a regular stop after taking our canines on the Mersey and Turn Moss fields. It is always a great pleasure to be welcomed with smiles, warmness and genuine hospitalility, especially when you've got large dogs. We always find we are treated equally and fairly, as many people have become very vocal to large dog owners and try to make their presence feel uncomfortable, but not here. We will continue to use your facilities regardless of the odd few. The food is always absolutely spot on and value for money. Would recommend 100%

The food is excellent. Lovely friendly staff.

I ordered poached eggs, avocado on toast to sit in and waited 30 mins for it, just as I’d enquired when it would be ready at counter it arrived. First impression - it looked awful, the eggs were hard and the whole thing was cold. I ended up getting it boxed and making my own eggs at home. So many staff members behind the counter, the two people cooking were mostly just chatting as far as I could see. This place is fine for a coffee and cake but other than that no thanks.

Lovely little cafe! We sat outside with our little one and had hot chocolate before our walk around the park.

Cute cafe with some amazing cakes

I can highly recommend the food and coffees from this cafe. The food is cooked exactly how u want it and it is always fresh and delicious. As is the coffee. The Bakewell tart is to die for. The atmosphere is really relaxed. Staff are pleasant and friendly. We’ll worth a trip.

Wonderful little place in the park - fab coffee, the best service and pan au chocolat like you’ve never tasted before!!!

Great place. Great food. Great toddler park in front of the cafe and some animals to visit. Not much space inside but the staff make the most of it.

Really nice coffee, quality flat white. Very enjoyable. Kids really enjoyed their chocolate chip banana bread too.

Lovely coffee and cake, very family friendly :-)

This place is lovely, the staff are really sweet and friendly HOWEVER we waited 45 minutes for 2 toasties this afternoon (I'm a carer and kept the receipt so I'm 100% on the time I ordered). They don't have enough staff working and whenever it's a nice day they just go completely to pieces. It's great the food is made fresh and they bring it to you (although I went in and waited for ours just to help them out a bit) but I honestly think they need to have some things (ie kids sandwiches) made up in advance. People were waiting over 10 minutes for takeaway coffees as the only guy serving was having to make sandwiches as well as take orders and payments. The 2 yo child on the table next to us waited half an hour for a ham sandwich. Its really not OK. Managers should have a look at their food offering bc its not realistic and add extra staff for sunny days in winter, the staff are overrun and its not fair on them, and it's not exactly great for hungry children or their grown ups either.

Great food and drinks however, the building feels a bit run-down. I personally think they should renovate it into a better café like what they did down the road at Victoria park.

Came in for a coffee before I took my son to the park. They took my name and told me that it would be out in a few minutes. After 15 minutes of juggling a restless toddler I notice the only person now working there is clearing tables so I went to ask how long my order would be. The guy really bluntly said to me that he's just got back from his break and my order must have been lost in the system because whoever had taken it wasn't there anymore. No apology and no offer for a refund, he just makes me a really rushed coffee which was full of coffee grinds. 20 minutes and £3.30 well spent. Shambolic. Won't be returning

Came in for a coffee before I took my son to the park. They took my name and told me that it would be out in a few minutes. After 15 minutes of juggling a restless toddler I notice the only person now working there is clearing tables so I went to ask how long my order would be. The guy really bluntly said to me that he's just got back from his break and my order must have been lost in the system because whoever had taken it wasn't there anymore. No apology and no offer for a refund, he just makes me a really rushed coffee which was full of coffee grinds. 20 minutes and £3.30 well spent. Shambolic. Won't be returning

Good coffee. The Bakewell tart was really excellent. It wasn't cheap but it was good value.

I used to love coming here but since it has changed hands the prices have almost doubled. It is OK if you earn a professional wage but although set directly next to the play park full of parents and young children the prices are now unaffordable for families. The decor is the same as it has always been so mot reflecting the need to up the prices.

This used to be a great place before it changed hands . Prices have almost doubled and the food is quite disappointing. Considering it is next to a play park it does not cater for families with young children. Cafe very basic. Outside area scruffy. The staff used to be friendly and polite ,now they are uninterested and unhelpful.

The Latte tasted like warm, outdated milk and the Iced tea tasted like weak cordial. Rude staff. Would not recommend.

Stopped by for coffee and cake, both delicious, I can tell the coffee is good quality. Lovely and approachable bunch of staff too

We arrived the cafe right at the end of their breakfast time but still another 30 mins before they start serving lunch, but the service staffs at the cafe were ready to help take our orders for lunch and serve it earlier when they can get it done. The Cafe is located in a very nice neighborhood park and the ambience is really classic. Staffs are extremely friendly and helpful. Food served was great, especially the sourdough bread items. Definitely a place to go to for breakfast and lunch especially if you have time to enjoy the food alongside the very casual park that surrounds the cafe.

I went here with my friend and had a delicious chocolate and pecan brownie with a refreshing homemade lemonade. Not much else to say

Overheard some inappropriate conversations that made eating very uncomfortable. Do hope they change their behaviour.

One of my favourite coffee place ☕️ Great, smooth coffee and delicious cakes! Love this place, my daughter also! There are 2 playgrounds and walking pathways 🌲🌳

Really disappointed that my 8 month pregnant sister and her 5 year old were refused entry in to use the toilets ten minutes before closing so had to walk for 20 minutes round trip to another nearby toilet. Would have been nice for her to be treated with a bit of common decency

The aervice was perfect, the coffee was amazing and the athmospher was great...

Staff were lovely and the coffee was outstanding. Had a brownie too which was nice and gooey!

This hands down has the best lunch nosh around. The Aubergine hummus sammich or the goats cheese and caramelised hazelnuts one is AMAZING

Gorgeous coffee and cakes. Highly recommend the chocolate caramel slice, bakewell slice and the gluten free cake. Very friendly service. Dogs allowed in on the lead. Have always sat outside.

Expensive cafe, service time can be really long, they seem perpetually under staffed and everything seems to take forever. Coffee is not particularly good; very sour so always have a milky coffee, though this is usually not very hot. £4 for a tiny mocha! Sandwiches are very tasty as long as you like sourdough bread and don't mind the wait.

I’ve visited the cafe twice before leaving this review, however the staff are incredibly rude - lucky if you’re acknowledged (bar one older member of the team who’s polite) the food is mediocre at best yet overpriced. So disappointing to have a team of staff who just chat amongst themselves, the cafe could be lovely and is constantly busy due to the park - if it wasn’t for that, I’m sure people would choose to spend their money elsewhere. I won’t be returning after this visit - was hoping the first time was a one off.

Thought this would be a nice place to grab a bacon butty...£5 😱 on weird brown bread n full of fat...will not b returning

Went into the cafe at the weekend just for some drinks. Not one of the 5 people behind the counter even acknowledged that we were stood waiting to be served, they were more bothered about chatting between themselves and looking miserable. After 5-10 minutes of standing ignored waiting to be served we left. There is no excuse for rudeness! Can't comment on the food or drinks as we didn't get any. Maybe you need to call ahead? Wouldn't go again if they paid me

Great little cafe in Longford park, only downside I have seen it gets busy sometimes.

Went yesterday and was disappointed as only toastie offers for children , didn't even have a bag of crisps, seeing as it's in a park thought it may cater more for children Maybe the catering facilities don't allow anything further to be cooked On the whole was disappointed, overpriced Will take a picnic next time as was disappointed Though my coffee was good also had a toastie which was okay

Great little café set among the trees in Longford Park. Eating a tasty bacon and egg sandwich sat on one of the benches is a real pleasure. Friendly efficient staff.

Highly recommend this place, I had a corn chowder and it was one of the best soups I've ever tasted. Really cute location in lovely Park.

This is a beautiful little cafe. The park is perfect for little ones. Tidy and safe with a little animal sanctuary including goats and chickens near by. I always pop by this cafe situated next to the park because it's a fantastic place. There is lots of wonderful seating outside and a great selection of cakes, coffees and sandwiches. But my main reason I like to frequent this place so much is the customer service. There is one lady. I think her name is Keeley (forgive me if I'm wrong) she is so sweet, greets everyone with a smile always so happy. She's as northern as they come and I absolutely love that. An absolute credit to the business and I'm sure a lot of people will agree. She really makes my (and my twin daughters) day. Keep up the good work. Your exceptional service and friendly nature is what keeps us coming back

This cafe is over priced! Hot drinks over priced and not even hot! Took about 10 minutes to actually get my hot drink! Cakes definitely over priced at £3.50 per slice! Outside area was dirty - tables not cleaned - benches were wet - no waiters/waitresses cleaning the tables or removing the rubbish! Definitely won’t be retuning!

I really enjoyed the service excellent and the staff friendly

Convenient place for a cake and warm drink in the middle of a great huge park.

Brilliant with a selection of Gluten Free products

Love this place, amazing sausage sandwiches and coffee and the staff are all lovely.

Coffee and chocolate brownie in the park.

The best cafe in Chorlton. Delicious sandwiches, coffee's, cakes and more. The chicken pesto sourdough sandwiches are delightful!

The coffee and 🍰 are always delicious. The leaves in the disabled parking space need sweeping up as it is very slippery, especially for disabled people.

Very tasty food with daily specials.

This cafe has nose dived massively in its quality. I remember a couple years ago having a gorgeous breakfast here but today I had to return my breakfast. I’ve never returned any food in my life and I’m not a difficult customer. I ordered toasted sourdough with tofu scramble and herb mushrooms. A cardboard box was thrown down on the table with soggy untoasted bread, unseasoned cold uncooked tofu and slimy cold mushrooms with not a herb or any seasoning in sight. Really gross and professional comedians thinking that’s acceptable. Got a refund with no fuss but still an unfortunate experience.

Standards have slipped here sadly. They look so run off their feet and the lack of competition and the captive audience seems to have created quite a lazy approach to standards. Compared to the delicious breakfast I had there a couple of years ago, it was effectively a wet piece of bread it’s some raw unseasoned tofu that was quite literally thrown onto the table in a box, for 6 quid. Went straight back. Not one to complain, I usually roll my eyes at negative reviews on here but it really was woeful. I am desperately rooting for this business but the standards have declined dramatically

I can't praise the staff here enough. So friendly, accommodating and happy to serve us all day long. I didn't tell them it was my birthday, but they treated me and all of my guests as if they knew. Great drinks menu, lunch options and cakes. I am so grateful.

The cortado was 👌 perfect and if you fancy hot drink and cake 🎂 is the place to go

Great little spot, friendly staff, beautifully set amongst the trees and dog friendly

Paid £5+ for toasted cheese and caramelised onion. Tiny size and hardly any filling. Don't mind paying for quality but it was barely average.

Coffee a bit expensive for the size of cup, but cake awesome so will happily go back

Very enjoyable coffee and bacon sandwich to break up my morning walk. Very good COVID precautions for the outdoor seating area and I felt very reassured with the measures taken. Will definitely visit again.

Excellent coffee and very tasty sourdough bread.

Lovely food and you can get an excellent cuppa. The staff are ALWAYS helpful and friendly . Love it

Covid lock down has not stopped this cafe from providing an essential service to the people using Longford park for daily exercise and a coffee in cardboard. Great enterprise and determination. Thanks.

Great coffee and even better bakewell tart!

Been coming to this cafe for a long time now. The best park in Manchester & it's in Stretford. We were so lucky to move to Stretford, & find a lovely cafe in a great park. The coffee was good. Tea not bad. Food was lovely, but all very expensive. The only thing I found odd, for a cafe inside a park, was all they did for children was either a cheese or ham sandwich. Still only do that to this day. So whenever I was there with the grandkids, I would buy them an adult meal to share. But not anymore. The staff have changed a lot over time. They're not friendly now. Food is really awful. Most of the time you are served fairly stale sour dough bread. Had always been their best thing. Too expensive for small portions these days. The coffee is pretty undrinkable, and I'm sure they use UHT milk. we'll still visit the park of course, but will probably take a flask, & some picnic food.

Very well organised protocols for Covid-19 and delicious coffees and cakes in the open air under tree cover. We felt protected and dry despite the rain with a robin and a sparrow to watch while we chatted. A life saver in difficult times.

On the expensive side for a park cafe but the bakewell slice is delicious and a generous size.

Great place, great service and most importantly great coffee!!

Well organised, very clean, delicious cake.

Good coffee, good cake, great setting.

Lovely cafe, great baking; a little expensive, but a good experience, including nice approach to physical distancing for the outside tables.

Lovely to sit out at the tables in good weather. Good home cooked food. Good coffee. Has parking around the back. Inside the grounds of Longford Park so nice to go for a walk after.

Fresh healthy food, good coffee

Good selection of cakes and nice drinks the food served was excellent too

Genuinely the nicest croissant I've had since we went to Paris. Top place for families as well 👌

Couldn't ask for more from a park café

First visit, warm And inviting. A little pricey for coffee in my opinion, but service good and friendly.

Great food and great coffee. A no brainer to visit here if you are in Longford park

Excellent teas, coffees and cakes. As such very busy with mums, dad's and tots!

I love this cafe, great vibes in there.. the cakes are amazing all homemade and fresh, the food looks and smells good, prices are great too.

Delicious soup and scrumptious desserts 😊

Total bonus park cafe. Best flat white (coffee!), and gorgeous home cooked soups and sandwiches. The reason to go out to the park.

Top place. Music on point and the food is excellent

One of the finest cafes in the area. The personnel is at all times very warm and friendly and really great It is really a nice place in which you can get together with family.

Had lunch here yesterday but not our first visit to this quirky little café. Many of the comments on here refer to the expense of eating here, I disagree. At £31 for drinks and hot food for four I don’t feel the prices are unreasonable in any way. My home made soup served with delicious crusty bread was delicious as, it appears was the vegan stew, other options we chose seemed to go down well - the Bakewell Tart was simply superb! Yes, compared with McDonalds it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for and I would prefer to pay for good quality, freshly produced, non industrial food, just as they deliver here. The menu seems to provide an option for most tastes and wallets but doesn’t try to be all things to all customers, the lunchtime queues speak to the popularity of the place. There is limited undercover seating but extensive open air options. The staff are by and large friendly and engage with customers, happily taking food to your table, the service can be a little disorganised in the confined prep & service area. Overall I feel that this is a lovely place to grab lunch of coffee and cake, long may it continue👍

Lovely welcoming atmosphere, coffee and cakes were absolutely delicious. It was delightful to be able to eat alfresco, on the 'Porch' yet still be sheltered. My only reservation is regarding a large wholemeal loaf for which I paid £4 and was so hardcrusted as to make it virtually inedible We'll still be visiting caffeine & Co again, we'll just avoid the bread.

Discovered a red oak tree today👍been coming to longford Park since 1947 but had a long stint away . Supposedly been there since before then. I remember the Band stand. Had lovely lunch in cafe. Would recommend the Thai green curry with chickpeas

Absolutely fantastic coffee. Great service by lovely staff. A lovely area to sit and enjoy your coffee and food which looks amazing. Very chid friendly, in a lovely park.

These Bakewell tarts are amazing

Such a great cafe. Pleased to see fruit available. Would be great to see more low sugar / sugar free options. Keep up the good work!

Lovely cafe with amazing baked sweets and light lunch options. A must visit!

Quaint little cafe good variety of food

Was nearly in tears the food and coffee was so good - a hidden gem

Great place, great food, alot of Gluten free cakes etc, try it, its great

Great Service and Good choice of cakes

Lovely cakes and bread but badly let down by policy of allowing dogs into the cafe without being on a lead. My granddaughter who is two was shocked when a Labrador twice her size appeared in her lap under the table. The staff responded by stroking the dog! We had to leave our drinks in order to comfort her outside. Why is Longford Park putting dogs ahead of people?

Can be a little bit pricey, they don't have a great selection for children. Sometimes you just want sausage beans and chips for a little one. The coffees is good quality and they always have nice cakes. Nice people who work there. They could be better on price especially for the kids.