Carriages Cafe in North Somerset

What a lovely place, full of charm and character, the staff were very friendly and accommodating, we turned up during the latter part of lunch for a 'HighTea' which we hadn't booked, the Chef was more than happy to prepare this gir us and the waitresses took us to our seats in the carriage..we were treated to a fabulous high tea... made the occasion extra special. We had such a lovely time we have booked for double birthday next month in the 4 seater compartment...🤗

Went for Afternoon Tea. Absolutely loved it. Great sandwiches and cakes and unlimited coffee or tea. Staff couldn’t of done enough for us. They were all very helpful with lots of smiley faces. Loved the atmosphere of the train. Will definitely go again.

Great cafe. Well worth a visit.

Didn't eat there as they don't do a veggie breakfast but the coffee (and biscuit) was delicious and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The carriage has an authentic charm.

We had a very enjoyable Sunday lunch in the Pullman carriage , celebrating my husband’s birthday with all the family.The staff were very helpful, bringing out the birthday cake at the end of the meal. Many thanks .

We arrived about 1130 so could only order from the brunch/breakfast menu. Lunch starts at 12. Lovely friendly staff, great coffee & the breakfast & sandwiches were nice, great quality bacon but it was a disappointment to us to have supermarket pre sliced bread. It wouldn't stop us coming again though. You can pre book to sit in the railway carriage for lunch & it looks lovely so well worth doing.

We reserved the restored 'Carriages' Pullman carriage for a 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration, with 22 guests. The carriage itself is beautiful and very authentic and comfortable. Our guests were very impressed not only with the decor, but with the quality of the service- nothing was too much trouble, the efficiency of the staff, and the quality of the food (we requested a roast lunch with a prawn cocktail starter and a celebration cake, which was one they had as standard, which happened to be decorated with the right colours and was delicious. The vegetarian option was also fine. Steffan, the chef, was most helpful making sure we had nothing to worry about, with a perfectly acceptable price for the whole event. We did not pay any extra amount for the sole use of the carriage, neither did we feel that there a time limit on how long we could be there.

Well what can I say 3rd time at this place and it never disappoints Great location and fabulous food and staff, would highly recommend.

Stopped in for cream tea and a lemon meringue. Both were delicious. Service was good. Place seemed very clean. Nice atmosphere. Would like to see the carriage close up one day and come back for the "Fish Friday" (2 fish suppers for £18) or try the Sunday roast which is served in the carriage. Haven't seen it up close but from the outside it looks like it's done up like the Orient Express! Will call in again. The garden centre was delightful too. Bought a couple of hanging baskets which were stuffed with plants.

Cycled from Stratford upon Avon to this little gem of a spot. Perfect location to cycle or come with the dog for a walk. Beautiful surroundings, plenty of outside benches aswell as bicycle stands.

We often come here for coffee/tea, but this time we were thrilled to see that the Pullman Carriage is now connected to the main restaurant and was set out for a special birthday party, and you obviously have to book this. Beautiful and historic! We sat in the main restaurant which was very busy. Coffee and tea were very good. We love this place. the garden centre is stuffed with flowers and plants of every description plus a wide stock of ceramic pots of all shapes and sizes! Worth a day in there alone!

Having read the reviews, and out shopping for garden plants, chose to go here in preference to similar establishments locally. Initial impression not great. On walking into the cafe from the garden centre, I was completely ignored by kitchen and wait staff, despite my having a disability walking frame. I saw no signs advising diners to 'Find a table, note the number, order at front'. I eventually asked a 'rushed' wait staff. The 'specials' are on a board above the counter, so you don't see them as you walk in, they're behind you. Our waitress did not 'offer' them on taking our order until we asked if there were any. My husband chose the battered cod, chips peas - while I ordered breaded plaice new potatoes & peas. On arrival my plaice looked (and was) overdone, I was served chips (instead of potatoes), and it was an extremely small portion. In fairness, the waitress brought me a serving of potatoes. I am sorry to say that the replacement 'new' potatoes were either processed or tinned, certainly not fresh/peeled/cooked. The fish was completely tasteless and hard, and the homemade tartar sauce was bland. My husband's serve was also very small, but he did say that 'the chips were ok'. Nobody came by our table to ask 'how is everything?'. And, 'everything' was definitely NOT 'okay'. Sorry, I'd love to be more positive. Nice garden centre though.

It's a little Gem of a place the owner and staff are brilliant top marks to them.

I really enjoy the place. Very friendly and nice people. And the milkshake it’s very delicious, one of the best I had.Definitely I will stop again.

Great food. They warm the mugs up. Great service.

Nice little cafe in an old railway carriage on the disused railway that is now a very nice cycle trail. Prompt service even though a group of us all arrived together and all wanting food.

The view is amazing The food was phenomenal And the customer service was excellent By far one of the bets breakfasts we have had in a long time Thankyou

I did not eat. I don't know what it tastes like, but black coffee is good. I recommend it for a short break during the walk from Stratford to Long Marston.

A lovely breakfast and great venue 👌

Quirky railway carriage café with some inside seating plus picnic tables outside. Busy kitchen with a wide variety of food available. Worth a visit if you're in the area and kids will love it.

Check it’s open !!! It was closed on a race last time , very unhappy 😞

Old 1950's railway carriage converted into a little cafe, but with an updated interior, proper seats and a log burner for the winter 😊

BRILLIANT CAFE IN A TRAIN CARRIAGE STAFF EXTREMELY HELPFUL POLITE AND CHATTY GREAT CHOICE OF FOOD AND COFFEE EXCELLENT

The carriage/cafe is near the Milcote car park on the Greenway, it's had a refurb and has seating indoors and benches outside. There is a wood burning fire and a toilet for customers, really great when you've been on a walk like we had, but would stop there for a breakfast or lunch anyway. Friendly service and we all had breakfast baps, delicious and our friend also had a cake said it was yhe best ever. Excellent

What an absolutely marvellous cafe! We had a full English breakfast there and it was delicious. The coffee was great, too. The carriage is beautifully decorated and furnished and special thanks to Keith, Gaynor and Jess for their pleasant service too. A real success - and we shall go many more times! Thank you all, so very much.

Oh this was so lovely and original

Had lunch here today. Lovely eating area, extremely friendly efficient staff. As for the food, I was blown away by the chicken asparagus pasta and garlic bread. Superb. My friend had an equally amazing homemade rustic chicken pie. Totally recommend a visit… or more !! Great value. Thank you

We had a wonderful lunch there today, it reminded me of when my Dad used to make me a bacon and egg roll, very yummy. And the coffee was exceptionally nice too. Thank you.

Great coffee, A huge Hot Chocolate and fantastic fresh cakes. What’s not to like. And it’s really nice inside.

Good cup of coffee nice break in your walk or cycle ride

Recently reopened with new owners (Jul-21)…. Great coffee on our walk and hope to try some of the food soon..

Sun 11th July 2021. Closed and looks abandoned. Shame, as we had cycled there especially based upon earlier reviews. Won't be returning any time soon though.

Great place to stop for a warming coffee and cake during a ‘socially distanced’ walk down the Greenway. They have a great scheme that if you collect a bag of rubbish (we managed 2)they will give you a free hot drink. Lovely to see local businesses encouraging socially minded behaviour.

Lovely little cafe on the Greenway in an old carriage. Awesome coffee and a banging sarnies. Can't go wrong.

Just an update on my previous review; after the pandemic lock-down, the cafe has re-opened!There's a slightly reduced menu but breakfasts are now afailable all day!However, there's a change to the opening hours - the cafe is now open from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.So hurry along and support Stefan and his staff - I'm sure he'll be pleased to see you!

Now under new ownership and undergoing a refurbishment. The new owners are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Currently doing table service to the picnic benches outside whilst COVID regulations are in force. Bigger range on the menu and priced well.

A great little find along the cycle way. Looking out into fields. Simple selection of toasties and panini plus drinks. Wonderful place to sit in the sunshine

Quite nice, I just feel they could make a lot more out of the train carriage, nonetheless two nice teas were enjoyed.

Id only order a pop , unless you like rats.

OK for ice cream and staff nice. Simple food to keep you going. Wouldn't have wanted to sit indoors as a bit murky and dull.

We cycled the Stratford green way one Sunday morning, we didn't eat in the cafe, though it's a lovely idea, it did look rundown. I'm sure it could still look vintage but could do with a lick of paint.

This was our second visit for a booked Sunday lunch. Although the staff are very pleasant we were a little disappointed by the small portion of vegetables served for 2 adult's Was a different chef working that day to the time before. The plates were hot the food very good but only 2 roast potatoes each 1 spoon of cabbage between 2 a childs portion of carrots 4 small cauliflower and 2 broccoli We will go one more time to see if things have improved.If not will have to find a new venue.

We had breakfast at Carriages which is a real surprise to find. You open the door and you are greeted with a smile for the owner/ Chef and his lovely staff. The food was fresh and well cooked. The chef even did pancakes for my daughter that isn’t on the menu. How’s that for customer service.The menu looks amazing we will be back to sample some more soon

Carriages café is set within Garden Park garden centre in Hewish (a lovely local garden centre where plants are tended to amazingly which show in the quality, and staff are friendly and knowledgeable).The staff in the café are lovely, friendly and helpful! The coffee is amazing and their panini's are the best!I visit here each Friday, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable

There was a for sale sign up at the cafe now....rather a shame as it looked lovely from the online photos.

We’ve been a couple of times recently for Sunday lunch - came across it by chance while looking for a local garden centre (which is also worth a visit!). Order at the bar, traditional roast lunches on Sundays, excellent quality and portion size and very reasonable prices. Staff are friendly and helpful, highly recommended

Good food pleasant staff and value for money quality food plenty of parking easy access and only just off the main A370

What a great place. Advised to go here by friends as the cafe has a dog friendly area. We called in on a Sunday initially just for a sandwich but they only serve roast dinners on a Sunday lunchtime, or cakes of course. We hadn’t really thought of having a full lunch but we were very glad we changed our minds. The mixed roast meal was excellent and the selection of vegetables plentiful and well cooked. The people working there are really friendly and welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. At £9.95 for a massive roast dinner the value is good too. Thank you to all at Carriages Cafe. Our first visit will definitely not be our last.

This place was recommended by a friend. It was quiet lovely and warm on a cold day clean with helpful cheerful staff. The roast Sunday lunch was excellent great choice with a selection of vegetables served in a lovely simple segmented dish with extra gravy and sauces. Will certainly go there again

A good place to stop for a break during a bike ride.

Friendly Owner, nice place to stop and have a cuppa, breakfast or sandwich.

Mad as a box of frogs. Not much positive to say but I still like it.

Milcote branch appears shut down- August 2019.

Lovely drink here today. Great owner. Very kid friendly location!

Could do with a complete make over

What a terrible experience, Waited over half an hour for two sandwiches, ran out of white bread so had to have one white one brown, The white bread had gone stale and clearly the last two slices had been left so the air had got to them and dried them out. No spread on the sandwiches , full of thick grated cheese, small pot of chutney insufficient.. The tea we were served shortly after we arrived was cold. Chef argued with me about the bread, and when told about the wait, he said there was a queue, all this discussion took place whilst he continued to work. Shrugged his shoulders about the lack of spread. The fact he has a queue and can't deal with the orders quicker is not my fault. No refund offered so am £13.40 out of pocket. A total disgrace and an unaceptable way to treat and deal with customers.

The Cafe had only just opened and the Liquor licence not issued. One could take your own and the staff would serve. This issue has now been overcome and a licence issued. Food is good, Chef /Patron approachable, Disappointing that not open for Easter Sunday Lunch

I love the carriages cafe. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. Talking to Matt (the owner) about his next adventure for the dogs trust is always a highlight for me. A must visit for any weary traveller/explorer on Stratford's Greenway.

Lovely place, delicious bacon, egg and sausage butty. Owner does remarkable fundraising for Guide Dogs!

Booked a table for four the day before. Welcomed and given a choice of table.Meal was delicious. Lovely to have veggies served in dishes on the table and plenty of good quality gravy to go with it.Couldn't resist the puddings which were homemade. Great to have a choice of toppings on the generous portions.Very good value, comfortable surroundings and lovely staff.

On Wednesday 10 January 2019 my wife and I took a friend to the restaurant to sample the food after having excellent coffees and service on a previous occasion.

Cycling and dog friendly cafe perfectly situated on the Stratford Greenway.

The garden centre here has been moribund for some years but has now reopened with an enlarged and expanded garden centre, shop and a Carriages cafe!

Very warm welcome, and a very nice guy. Who owns it.

Carriages café is lovely the food is very good and the staff are so friendly we will be going back soon

Called in here after visiting the adjoining garden centre and we were pleased to have a good cup of coffee at a decent price. Although we didn't eat here the menu was very interesting for lunch and there were also tasty looking snacks available. Prices were very good and we are now planning on bringing the family here quite soon to enjoy the food.

Bit grubby & toilet was a bit gross!

First visit back to the 1970’s decor. Food well priced service excellent today. All of good standard. We will go back and try the week day menu when we pass next time.

Lovely will be back nice friendly lady on the day i went

Following up on a previous stop for a coffee beak we decided to return for a lunch. The

Friendly staff.great to bring the family to use the safe cycle path and have lunch

Friendly quirky little stop just where you need it

Perfect location for a mid ride ice-cream. Might be the reason the boys are keen to ride their bikes...

Friendly staff, good location, limited refreshment options.

Really nice stop on the long Greenway walk

Brilliant and lovely, and the owner is a star and a gent. He is so helpful and kind!

Great place to stop and have a bacon sandwich after walking the dog.

This is a hard place to rate, the coffee was drinkable, the flapjack was out of plastic thrown on a napkin and the only food available but for some reason i enjoyed sitting in the moldy cabin talking to the cheerful waiter.

I occasionally walk my dog here.

Had a lovely walk then a well deserved cup of tea. Recommended

Really welcoming owner, dog friendly, good food ++

Friendly staff. Reasonably priced food. I would love to see a greater range of food here, such as sandwiches and salads. Maybe these are offered in the summer.

A cafe in a disused railway carriage. Just what you need on a long walk or ride.

Great with the kids on the flat, couple of nice picnic spots along the way

Great place for a break when cycling along the Stratford Greenway. Several picnic benches if you have brought your own refreshments or there's the railway carriage cafe there. It was all very clean and tidy with surfaces good to cycle on.

Right at the end or the start depending which way you walk! Perfect little rest stop to get out the sun and have a cold drink and a bite to eat. Owner is dog friendly so doesn't mind you bringing you dogs inside. Lota of cyclists stop here too. Limited number of benches outside but seating inside too plus toilets.