Courtyard Gallery Cafe in South Somerset

If you’re in Illminster and want some good food or even ok food DONT go here if I was you the Riverside is better. Poor hygiene that I’ve witnessed and dog hair I’m my cake Lovely looking place but who ever is running it needs to stop and think about what they are doing!! Safe bet is going to the riverside or burger king on the roundabout!! Worst coffee & even dry cake I was not impressed

Took a wrong turn and came across the courtyard gallery cafe - thank god for faulty sat nav! What a gem of a find this place is. Really great food and lovely people. We can't wait to go back. A very special place.

An amazing lunch here today. We had the tastiest halloumi burger and a fishnchips burger. It was all delicious and freshly prepared. The rest of the menu looked so good- can't wait to return and try everything! Rosie and James were very welcoming and friendly- this cafe is such a hidden gem.

We had our delayed (2022) office Christmas meal here. We were given the upstairs room to ourselves, which was great. Food was lovely and service was attentive. Special mention for the naughtiest chocolate brownies ever (and they were gluten free!).

To be honest it wasn't dinner, it was breakfast ( that dosnt rhyme). I've just eaten the most delicious Chorizo Hash, potatoes, peppers, chorizo, onions, with underlying flavours of paprika and garlic, topped off with two poached eggs. It was full of flavour and vibrant in colour. A beautiful creamy chai latte made with coconut milk, this was recommended by Rosie the cafe Manager is now going to be a firm favourite. Can't wait for our next visit. A warm quirky and very inviting establishment. Well done x

This is a gorgeous independent cafe just off the A303 near Illminster. A perfect stop off on the way down to Devon or Cornwall. Staff are very welcoming, attentive and friendly. The menu is imaginative and the food was delicious. Also, great coffee! Thoroughly recommend!!

One of the worst coffees ever during my 3 months in England. Ordered a flat white, got a watery laté after a long wait. Nice decor. Note to your barista. The best flat whites are made with Oatly barista.

We have guests to stay & their request was for a proper English breakfast. We’ve been to many wonderful places for breakfast around Ilminster during the stay & have enjoyed them all but this was the absolute best! We had scrambled eggs instead of fried & they were made to perfection & all the trimmings. All staff were friendly & accommodating, they made allowances for our nervous dog & for any changes to the breakfast. We also had chai lattes with coconut milk recommended to us & they were really delicious. Absolutely recommend to everyone. Very welcoming, quirky, interesting decor. Lovely atmosphere. We’ve had lunches here too & alway fantastic. A local favourite.

This was a coffee and brunch stop on our way home from Devon, the cafe is very welcoming with lovely quirky decor. We took our dog, Lily who was warmly welcomed and we also had the pleasure of meeting their rescue dog, Xena. We had the veggie breakfast and the bacon/maple French toast, both were superb, well presented and thought out, with excellent flavours. This will definitely be our go to stop on the way to Devon and Cornwall.

Staying at Travelodge Ilminster Services, we were looking for brunch and this came up on a search. It's literally two minutes off the A303 roundabout and a perfect stop for refuelling when traveling to the South-West. Lovely couple, quirky place inside, sunny space outside in a beautiful, peaceful, interesting location. Excellent breakfast/ brunch with great flavours plus tasty homemade baked beans. Highly recommend. And we will definitely be stopping here again! Forget Burger King and Greggs! There is GOOD food out there!

Absoulte treasure shrove! Dog friendly Amazing food. ( best chicken sandwich I've had in forever) Super friendly owners and even meet zina ( gentle giant )new addition to the family. Would 💯 % recommend this place 👌 Cindy & Pete

The staff are what make this cafe. Looking for somewhere to book for my Aunt's birthday, but needing it to be calm rather than hectic and frantic, I enquired a week ago if the Courtyard Cafe could do a cream tea for a small party of 5. While they don't actually have one on the menu they were kind enough to say yes and they did us proud! Delicious warm and freshly made scones came out to us on a lovely cake stand. Their beautiful mis-matched china cups and teapots are delightful. Clotted cream! So much of it! And dishes of strawberry jam that never ran out. Service was fantastic - friendly and efficient, just as it should be. Will be back soon, and am busy telling all my friends how lovely this cafe is. Thank you.

Found this gem of a place in an old industrial estate. Very bohemian in style, staff very welcoming. Had a gorgeous light lunch that was huge at a very reasonable cost. Our weekend in Ilminster was a foodie delight! Would highly recommend.

Scrummy lunch in a relaxed and friendly cafe. Really lovely hosts - Rosie & Chef Give it a try - highly recommended

We went out of our way to stop at this place before a long journey and after days of camping. We really wanted a great vegan breakfast and the reviews suggested this was the place to go. The decor is quirky and really interesting, where you notice something different everytime you look around. There is seating outdoors, inside the lower floor and on the second floor. Would say the second floor is a great cosy coffee and cake spot, where’s downstairs suits eating a proper meal. The owners are friendly, chatty and put up with our incessant questions and blathering. We had a few coffees with oat milk which were delicious and generously sized. We also had the vegan breakfast which was a generous portion, and clearly made with skill and love. It had hunks of buttered bread, avocado with a very special usp, spinach, homemade baked beans, scrambled tofu, hash brown, mushrooms and tomatoes and a homemade vegan sausage. It was very delicious and filling, really high quality and creative. Lastly, we overheard they were making vegan viennese fingers and they kindly made them up quickly so we could buy a couple. We took them to go and had them later and they were really delicious and well made. I would strongly recommend this place to vegans as they also offer other vegan plates as well as what we had. Everything is fresh, made well and great value for money. The decor and owners are also super cool, which only adds to the overall experience.

Another trip to the Courtyard Gallery and another excellent meal. Greeted as always as long lost friends. The "bunny eggs" were excellent and my wifes "Chorizo Hash" was delicious. As for the cakes, (Coffee and Walnut and Lemon Drizzle), they did not stay on the...

After looking for a new place to eat on our Sunday morning we found the courtyard cafe on Google and thought we'd pay them a visit! So glad we did as the food was delicious 😋, lovely staff/owners very fun and quirky decor too!! We...

Friendly welcome and gertlush food! Charming setting and a very imaginative menu for all. Whether you are vegan, veggie or omnivorous like me I would happily try all the menu which means I will be returning! This food is delicious and really is made with...

What a lovely place. Good ride out & in need of some refreshment. Excellent parking area. As to the food and service top marks on both. Very friendly welcome when We got there & as for the food Magic (Recommend the Omnivore). Will definitely go...

Fantastic food, lovely service and beautifully quirky decor. Came here this morning with my husband for brunch as we had a rare 2hours child free! We stumbled across it by chance. It really is the sort of place you just want to tell all your...

Many thanks to James and Rosie for the warm welcome, friendly and efficent service and delicious food! My friend and I discovered the cafe recently, when we met for lunch on a warm sunny day, and had a wonderful leisurely time drinking coffee then enjoying...

We’ve eaten here a couple of times now and honestly can’t rave about it enough! The welcome is warm, the food is absolutely genius (avocado with a surprise ingredient included in the eggs royale, incredible grazing platter, and OHMYGOD the halloumi fries!!), the music is...

I dont like chain coffee shops and cafes, especially if they are American brands. So this is a lovely independent cafe just off the A303. Highly recommended. Great food and friendly folk.

Have eaten at the Courtyard Gallery on several occasions now and each time the food has been amazing. Each dish is created from scratch and you can watch as the chef prepares the food. The latest dish was "The Hanibal" pizza which was a success...

I stumbled upon this gorgeous, cosy little cafe while browsing in the antique shops. What a find! Creative and interesting menu, lovely fresh ingredients and a friendly and welcoming young couple in charge. Who knew avocado and red grapes would be so amazing together? Next...

Lovely little cafe. Bit off the beaten path. Thoroughly recommend the lunches and cakes. Great kedgeree and for chorizo hash.

Such a lovely place to be and the new owners have done an amazing job. They’re clearly so passionate about the food which is always great - I’ve mostly eaten from the deli menu and everything I’ve tried is great. The atmosphere is lovely and...

The new owners to this cafe have enhanced the decor in a fabulous bohemian style vibe, with lots of interesting artwork all around. And they have introduced a fantastic menu. It feels like they have had fun putting it together. Indeed everywhere you look there...

We found it via Google maps and we were so pleased we drove the extra 100 yards and didn't stop at the Costa Coffee or the bland services that sit on the roundabout. Just don't be put off by the bumpy entrance road or the...

Having been twice now, we have been delighted with the dishes we have tried. The lovely new owners are working hard to make it welcoming. We had an excellent sharing Rose Mills Platter for lunch, which was extremely tasty.

Really lovely cafe with delicious home made food. Creative, varied menu that makes you spoilt for choice. Really friendly welcome, nothing too much trouble. Wish I lived nearer, I'd be a regular!

A gorgeous quirky and welcoming cafe- a fab discovery when trying to avoid ending up in one of those depressing fast food places on our route south. Delicious original fare, high quality and very fresh! well worth a visit, unique!

Have eaten here several times and always enjoyed the food, drink and atmosphere. The local bacon is my particular favourite and the homemade quiche very scrummy too. There is an outdoor and indoor seating area and lots of beautiful fused glass and other crafts for...

We only went for morning coffee and cake and the scones are delicious and freshly baked. The croissants are large and fresh. The only slight quibble is the method of coffee making which involves boiling a small kettle and pouring the hot water into a...

An extremely enjoyable impromptu lunch today. This place has a great atmosphere and a really interesting menu. The food was prepared promptly and to a very high standard - love the vegetable crisps in terracotta pots! The team were also VERY friendly and welcoming, we...

Lovely cosy cafe with beautiful artwork, with outside space too. Really enjoyed the lentil, feta, mint and pomegranate salad, so tasty. Normally I have lots milk in coffee as I’m not a fan of the bitterness that you can find but not with this coffee,...

I visited the cafe today for the first time; small but nicely decorated! Great orange polenta cake however the coffee was like brown water. The person who made it was very nice but needed educating in the art of coffee making! Probably won't go back...

Hi there, As one of the other customers present at the cafe this afternoon, I felt the need to respond to your review with an unbiased comment. All 4 of the outside tables were in use, yes the inside was empty but it’s been a...

My wife and myself read 'ALL the GREAT' reviews for the 'COURTYARD CAFE' on 'Trip- advisor, and thought it would make a nice little trip out --- The setting is very pleasant, and the staff friendly. We arrived at approx.12.30 on Friday 09/07/21, apart from...

We found this place on our journey home from a holiday and so glad we did. The staff were so lovely and were very accommodating when it came to finding something for our toddler twins... poached egg, bacon, tomato and sourdough toast, they ate the...

Delicious smooth hot choc made from real chocolate flakes. Had to resist the yummy cakes they had on display. But will be back to try a selection. Lovely staff who I was able to chat with whilst I walked around the glass gallery. Great location...

Popped in here while I was in ilminster last week as I had heard great things about this little cafe. When I come in I got greeted with a very warm welcome. They had a lovely selection of food on including home made bakes and...

We visited the Courtyard Gallery Cafe today. Lovely setting in the sunshine with tasty coffee and bacon sandwiches. Highly recommended with fabulous and friendly service 🌞☕🥪

Was it the excellent coffee (made in a small mocha pot on a stove top) or the quality of the dark, bitter chocolate (though a lighter, milk alternative was offered) I'm not sure, either way, it was the most delicious mocha I've ever had and...