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3.5

Based on 447 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 416 in 551 in Bedford

Nº 63 of 84 Other cuisines in Bedford

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Staff were friendly, the coffee was really good but their burger is a scam. For the price, you would expect a decent bit of graze, not just a thin patty, some bacon and a wedge of cheese, but a burger with sauce, texture etc. Unfortunately, majority of the burger is served as a “side salad” so once again, you end up with a bun with filling for the price of a burger and chips anywhere else. Sundried tomato and cheese biscuits were excellent.

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Declan Taggart . 2024-11-23

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Brilliant...super reasonable too... Service a bit slow

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barbados boomboom . 2024-10-23

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Nice little cafe with outside seating. Food has always been good, not the cheapest but all home cooked. Nice after a walk around the lake. The only gripe is they reserve large tables for groups of walkers over an hour before they arrive which means if you pop in for a quick coffee there is nowhere to sit!! If the walkers want to book for lunch they should go to the Beefeater.

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Val Bowyer . 2024-10-21

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A lovely breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere

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Rob Hall . 2024-10-20

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Nice and friendly,good to sit outside and enjoy the view

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David Conquest . 2024-10-19

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Really friendly ladies and the food was also very nice!

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BassMonkey . 2024-10-18

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Nice cafe situated in #PrioryCountryPark Bedford. Pretty good selection of hot and cold food and drinks with prices that are reasonable. It does get busy so you may have to wait for food, maybe employ an extra server would help as sometime all you want is a coffee and people in front are ordering meals etc which slows the process down. Overall though all staff are good.

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Iain Wooding . 2024-10-12

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Very nice little coffee shop,good food and service.

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Michael North . 2024-09-17

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It was so nice to see the cafe so busy today. They had a lovely menu, hot chocolate was lovely ☺️

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Claire Parker . 2024-09-03

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Great food and very friendly staff. A perfect spot for just a coffee or something more substantial.

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Mike dancer . 2024-09-03

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Disapointed with mocha and red velvet cake. Turned up 3pm Sat to be told they were closing in 20mins! No where are their opening times advertised. The other week waited until gone 10am before opened. Latte looked like dishwasher and tasted horrid. My drink not as nice as normal and disgusted that small cake cost £4 same as larger slice cakes.

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Jane Butcher . 2024-08-27

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Popped in, looked around and we both said NO as the place was crammed with tables both inside and out on the decking. The cafe counter was empty with just two other couples outside, as we looked at the state of the place, went back to the Beefeater for a proper coffee.

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Candyyoga . 2024-08-25

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Lovely cafe with a nice selection of bites to eat. Friendly helpful staff. Nice sitting area outside

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Ryan Large (Nutz) . 2024-08-25

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Coffee wasn't great. Could be the cheap tesco soya milk used. Saw the brand as my coffee was being made. Wonder why a Soya Caramel Latte was £3.50 when the soya milk is only 50p from tesco. I would suggest using a professional brand to get a better result and nicer tasting latte. Also told at 2.40 they are closing in 20 minutes bit strange as their website states 4pm close.

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Liz Spurling . 2024-08-24

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Young girl serving unfortunately has a passive aggressive attitude, both water bowls for Dogs on a very Hot were completely empty on the Decking outside so I thought I would pop in and request it to be filled up.. To be told very rudely you can't bring that in here...!! it's not allowed we have to come out and fill up with a Jug... We waited outside for a few minutes but unfortunately no water appeared in a Jug for the dogs outside ..? We will definitely will not be returning in a hurry..!!

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Michael Cassidy . 2024-08-23

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The food has become awful and very overpriced. My burger was £10 and it was made very cheaply very greasy and topped undercooked bacon. It made me feel ill. Asked for chips and was told they don't serve them. So was given 'cheesy potatoes' they were completely horrible undercooked and again so greasy. The salad was basically grated carrots and 5 bits of cucumber. £10 ??? The food used to be lovely abd I would visit regularly but now I will very much avoid ever eating here again such a shame as staff are lovely.

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Laura Walsh . 2024-08-18

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Given up with this place, lovely location, everything else is poor. From the diabolical coffee to the cheaply acquired cakes. Add to that the queue runs right past the tables of people trying to enjoy their visit, outside they have crammed too many tables on the creaking decking.

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Lover goodtime . 2024-08-14

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Seriously when does the British greed stop. £3.50 & £6.50 for Ice cream. Are you being serious. Not to mention the extortion of the cost of food. I'd rather starve then pay these outrageous prices. But people still continue to pay. No, I'm taking a stand at these boutique coffee shops

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Otis Gentle-King . 2024-08-10

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Great place, worst coffee in Bedford. The queue is not long but the staff isn’t able to process simple orders which leads to massive waiting times. For some reason the entire cafe is covered with laminated paper warning (chill is a cafe!) which makes it look ridiculous.

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George Kalyvas . 2024-08-03

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The place is lovely but it's rather expensive for what you get. Great if you can afford to pay for gold ice cream. A scoop of ice cream costs £3.50

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Rosemary K . 2024-07-27

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Quite packed, with a bit of a wait for food. Not their fault. They're in a popular spot that is busy by the marina.

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Martin King . 2024-07-07

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Good coffee and a reasonable price. Great outlook onto the lake.

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Gramate . 2024-07-06

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It is a nice place to sit, outside or in. The service is very slow and I think that the prices are very high.

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Nicky Muirhead . 2024-05-30

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Great fresh food. Service was awesome , friendly and value for money on a day out. Kept very clean . Child friendly with various food alternatives. A lovely little place.

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Reena Dookhee . 2024-05-26

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Visited Saturday and had a lovely full English breakfast and a mocha was all freshly made and a short waiting time. The staff made me and my two friends very welcome also definitely be revisiting soon

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Calum Hall . 2024-05-20

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Expensive. Can I have a flake with my ice cream please, you have to have broken ones on a napkin. Err ok, rather have a non broken one at £6.60 a double cone. Bit skanky.

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Peter Lathaen . 2024-05-19

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Utter chaos. Woman took the order for toastie. Then I gave her 5 drinks to make. She didn’t write the drinks down… so kept asking “was that an iced coffee?” Yes please. Made a latte, then asked again “was that an iced coffee”. Then she asked again what the other drinks were. I Had to repeat the order 3 times. Behind me a long queue developed. People huffing and tutting behind me. Drinks finally done! My son in law took them to the family on the green. 15 mins later, I’m still waiting for the toastie. Another 5 mins passed now 20 mins … still waiting. In the end I complained - the chaos. Drinks not written down. Delays in a simple food request. Manager refunded the cost of toastie. By the time I eventually joined my family, 25 mins later. They’d all enjoyed their picnic without me …. I won’t be returning there again. Cost extortionate too £24 for 5 drinks and a toastie. Bring your own food and drinks!

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LouiseKay . 2024-05-12

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Not wheelchair or buggy friendly. Also no dogs allowed. Way too many tables in the space with chunky heavy chairs. You are squeezing past other people to get to your seat with the queue running through the middle of the seating area. Seemingly useless display shelves within the doorway. So much opportunity to use this space in a more productive way. Physically we couldn't use this space again unless we sit outside every time which isn't ideal. Hope it changes soon so we can make the most of the facilities in this great location.

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Christine O . 2024-04-21

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Nice cake. Service was quick and friendly Atmosphere was very good nice window view.

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jack garratt . 2024-04-06

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Multiple times I’ve been here now and it’s been awful service, the staff and miserable and rude and this is the last time we will visit. The food and drink was not nice either

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Vicky . 2024-03-31

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Nice cafe in the park. Good food selection, nothing too big, more like snack type food. Eat in or out, takeaway too. Closing time depends on how busy they are. Tuna mayo sarnie is lush!

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Mrs W . 2024-03-22

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Nice place to relax after a long walk with a lovely view Dogs are welcome which is a must for us Food is good quality however the reason for 3 stars is because I just can’t justify £8 for a sausage baguette. Prices could be better for items on offer

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Jake . 2024-03-17

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We visit this café on a regular basis, and have never had a bad experience. Staff are friendly and efficient. Food is of great, homemade quality and comes in generous portions. Always a pleasure to visit - whether it's for lunch or just to get an ice cream to walk round the lake with. Thank to the staff for all their hard work!

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Mary Boothman . 2024-03-05

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Nice place. The full english is ok. I gave it three stars. I like a fry up. Most of the breakfast is v. Healthy grilled bacon & sausage, poached egg, grilled toms and mushroom. The hash browns needed a bit longer. So though healthy, not to my preference. I do prefer a fried egg. Good service 5 star & excellent spot to have a coffee. I think I am being quite generous, but overall a nice place.

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Tom Man . 2024-02-18

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After a walk around Priory Park, a delightful hot chocolate or coffee is great

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Patricia Hill . 2024-02-14

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This little cafe is ideal to stop at after you have walked around the Priory Marina Park at Bedford.You can also sit outside.

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Linda Howard . 2024-02-08

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Very good egg and mushrooms on toast at a good price. Yummy mandarin and chocolate cake, delicately flavoured.Good coffee. Staff helpful &friendly. Nice enough inside&clean. Great to be able to sit outside when weather allows. Toilets nearby.Thanks

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maggie constable . 2024-01-29

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Quick stop for refreshments after a walk around the park. Lovely coffee, tea, and cake. It's just a shame that drinks come in disposable cups

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Nicola Hutton . 2024-01-27

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It was not busy and service is so slow. The staff are quite rude, there's definitely no warm welcome. Such a shame.

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Paula Tomlin . 2024-01-27

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A nice place for a hot drink and cake on a chilly walk around the lake.

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Justmyopinion . 2023-12-13

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I used to visit the coffee shop after my walk. However, no longer stop at the coffee shop as find the Staff are very unpleasant and quite offhand Love the park, though

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Alison Thomas . 2023-11-08

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Good on the whole. Bit crowded because the queue takes up a lot of space in the eating area.

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Sarah Hoiles . 2023-11-06

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Worst every place I have been for coffee. I ordered a latte and one cappuccino. As I saw, She put both cups at coffee machine, frisk milk and add in both cups. When I asked which is latte & cappuccino? She replied one of them Is latte and other is cappuccinos. She is kidding me or making a joke of me. When I had sip, it’s taste just like boiled water. Not only I waste my money but time as well. Never ever step my foot again there.

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win task . 2023-11-01

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Did not purchase any food. We only had take away coffee. It was very busy therefore a long waiting time. Still a lovely area to visit.

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Michael Hoiles . 2023-10-31

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Clean, good food, good choices, well done

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Judith Kirk . 2023-10-29

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First time I have been to the Marina, which was before Cloverdale Retreat . I was very impressed with the food and the excellent choice. Thank you.

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Brian Hilton . 2023-10-28

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Extremely busy, staff managed amazingly well, gorgeous flat white! Great price too!

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Clare . 2023-10-07

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The cafe was closed before it was meant to.

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Michael Keen . 2023-10-04

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Plenty of space outside with tables and chairs. The view of the lake is beautiful with boats leisurely sailing ⛵️ by.

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Rosario DeAngelis (Ross) . 2023-10-03

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Lovely people and wonderful service

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Elaine Jamieson . 2023-09-22

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Unfortunately cake seemed a bit hard and not fresh

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Kim Douglas . 2023-08-19

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Average cafe food but a nice terrace and venue. Spent £45 on food and asked for a glass of water… told we don’t have any glasses for water but you can buy a bottle of water. Customers with a bottle of water and can of coke are given a glass 😂 Tight & greedy attitude. Slow service.

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Danny Varley . 2023-08-06

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£1.60 for a can of pepsi Max. And then the member of staff had the audacity to try and charge another 30p if I wanted a cup. I didn't eat here as a bacon sandwich was £6.00. yep. A rip off of a place. If you are visiting, pop into the local shops and pick up a drink and sandwich first.

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mev202 . 2023-07-27

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Very nice place but the staff could do with putting a smile on there faces

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Susan Boddy . 2023-07-26

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Ordered a white Americano - it tasted like hot water. Husband had a latte which burnt his mouth. Awful coffee - and it's not even cheap.

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sharon willars . 2023-07-09

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Good food and service. Pleasant surroundings. Can get very busy

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Ann Jackson . 2023-07-01

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Excellent all round food and excellent quality Comfortable and friendly

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Kevin Currington . 2023-06-26

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Not best service in their on few occasions so won't be returning.

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Debbs Hughes . 2023-06-20

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Lovely relaxing place but wait to be served is too long. I only wanted one ice cream and waited in queue for about 20 mins

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Isolde Clarke . 2023-06-19

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Nice place with plenty of choice in there.

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Philip Lown . 2023-06-15

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I didn't try their food, but bought some drinks a few times - their hot chocolate is to die for!!! We are all addicted to it. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Reneta Kolev . 2023-06-13

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Went for breakfast must say it was very good could not fault it. Definitely going again.

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Philip Jones . 2023-05-31

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Priory Park is a lovely place - to walk around the lake or to enjoy the children's play area and outdoor gym equipment. Either way you'll want to end up in the café. They have a very full menu, the food and cakes are excellent and the service is very efficient. It does get busy though so expect to queue (,but don't be put off!)😊

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Fraser Simpson . 2023-05-05

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Quite pricey for average food, takes a long time to be served and the lady is a bit rude - it always seems like a chore to take your order

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Sean Canavan . 2023-04-29

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Outdoor seating has a great view of the lake

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Dawn Stapleton . 2023-04-24

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Lovely atmosphere and a simply divine breakfast. Thank you

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David Proctor . 2023-04-17

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I keep coming back because the setting is wonderful and every time I hope to be pleasantly surprised with the food options. Sadly it's just not happening. I'm sure this place used to be better at providing alternative options for different diets. My daughter is Coeliac and I am egg and dairy free and the last three times I have been here now there has been nothing I can eat. I ask for vegan options so's not to scare staff with the idea of an allergic customer (I'm not, I'm intolerant) and you'd think that with the current hype there would be vegan options??? All I want is a piece of cake or flapjack to go with my soya tea. Can't a sealed long life option be available from the likes of Love More service packs?

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REBECCA SMITH - Glutarama . 2023-04-11

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Lovely quiet place for a morning cup of tea and a teacake. Now that summer is here great place to sit outside.

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Godfrey Carter . 2023-04-04

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Mediocre food and coffee and grumpy staff member.

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Colin Bailey . 2023-03-23

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Had a tuna mayonnaise sandwich which was nice said it came with salad ,which was very sparse would have liked bit more , friendly staff , always nice place to come , wish they sold crisps , and there policy is not to do fried eggs as well odd ,but ok otherwise

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Suzanne Press . 2023-03-16

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Good facilities in public park for dog walkers sitting outside only.

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Clive Bunn . 2023-02-16

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Lovely place. very romantic. I'm always happy to go there. I recommend

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mariusz kamykowski . 2023-02-15

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It's a pleasant spot and the staff seem nice enough, but the cafe itself is cramped and the coffee is really poor, little more than brown water. Disappointing for the price.

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Will Simpson . 2023-01-29

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The coffee is extremely weak and overpriced at £3 a cup. However, the atmosphere and views are brilliant.

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Maurice Craft . 2023-01-26

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Good hot chocolate but very small building

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warmate_gamer . 2023-01-20

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Had 2 full English, bit expensive, but tasted like everything was cooked fresh, I would go again

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Ray Greenwood . 2023-01-16

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Fab little coffee shop in the perfect place to stop after a walk around the lake and Priory Park. Nice to have the option to sit outside when the weather is better. Friendly staff too!

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Karen Ballantine . 2023-01-14

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Very good service and will be returning there soon

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Keith Rogers . 2023-01-14

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Pleasant place to eat. Food and drink is nice and the staff are friendly

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Glenn Holdway . 2022-12-31

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Based at pirory country park next to the carpark/visitor's centre, ordered some coffees and hot chocolates for takaway and these were average at best also only one person serving when there was a que starting to form.

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Bizzle . 2022-12-31

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Always friendly service and a nice place for a cuppa or a bite to eat

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Donna Stokes . 2022-12-14

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After a long walk nice place for a sit down and a drink.

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Angela Matthews . 2022-10-31

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Let down by the time it takes to get served a simple drink. Only one person serving when other staff are clearly visible behind the scenes. No food being served at that time so wouldn't it make sense for somebody to help out with the coffee queue? Visit regularly and usually involves lengthy queue.

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Cathy Crawford . 2022-10-26

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Bacon butties for lunch outside in the sunshine. Nice coffee. Lovely view of the lake and surrounds. Bacon was good and plentiful. Bread was not special otherwise 5 stars. £5 per sandwich

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Ant Hall . 2022-10-25

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Polecam bardzo jest bardzo sympatycznie w ciekawej sceneri

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Mario . 2022-10-14

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Lovely setting for a coffee and food

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Richard Clifton . 2022-09-20

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Fantastic service and great cake!

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Jenny Smyth . 2022-09-16

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Awful coffee. Over £5 for 2 cups of watered down coffee which had no flavour at all.

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Nigel West . 2022-09-16

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So I went with my Three year old grandson. I spent £ 6 on two small scoops of ice cream- fair play. But when i asked for a small cup of tap water for the grandson they refused stating they do not have anything yo put it in-!! That is pure seflish rip off stuff. I had to pay 1.30 for a bottle of water!

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C A . 2022-08-20

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Lovely ice cream, very pleasant owner - thank you...

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Paul Quenby . 2022-08-04

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Lovely ice cream and great service

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Emily . 2022-07-30

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Great food and drink and lovely 😍 staff

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Spencer Jenkins . 2022-07-14

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Went to have something to eat but they were than closing at 3pm a bit early so we had to go somewhere else

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Janet Wyer . 2022-06-28

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Walking, boating, wildlife, nature …. followed by a coffee and cake or light lunch - what more do you want at this café in Priory Country Park? Service with a smile from the staff at Cloverdale Retreat. Highly recommended!

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HJ (aka ‘Laughing Boy’) . 2022-06-14

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Lovely place. Good food. Friendly staff. Clean and tidy. I will visit again happily.

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Garth Thomasson . 2022-06-13

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Great little oasis of comes comestible charm in Priory Country Park.

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Peter Goodwin . 2022-06-10

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Excellent prices and customer service. Plant quality superb.

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Adrian Haynes . 2022-04-14

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Nice coffee .but cakes very expensive...£2.50 for a small muffin with abit of butter cream......

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Cheryldennis29 Dennis . 2022-04-06

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Good coffee, lots of cakes. Beautiful white orchids

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Norma Wall . 2022-02-08

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Lovely place to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings.

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Ginny Green . 2022-01-17

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