Emmeline's Homebaking in Monmouthshire

Visited whilst staying in the area having visited last year. A great selection of unique cakes! Nice seating area inside and out, plus dog friendly.

A gem of a place just off the main busy street and in a quiet spot. Cakes to die for...proper cakes..slices are big and atypical of the Norweigian cakes/cuisine. Lovely coffees and a vast array of teas. Open sandwiches and beautiful soups. Everything home made. Nothing in packets, proper cups/saucers..

We had a lovely afternoon tea with friends and it could not have been better. All fresh-made and well-presented by friendly people.

Having been to Abergavenny many times before was surprised to find this little treasure. Friendly and pleasant staff, they were flexible when it came to food as my partner doesnt eat bread, instead he got a very impressive salad. Reasonably priced and a relaxed atmosphere

What a fantastic little café, we had a wonderful afternoon tea and it could not have been nicer , the service was friendly and the cakes and all was divine.

Afternoon tea was beautiful sandwich’s fresh and delicate. Mini exquisite cakes and the most amazing light scones to top it off. Lots of drink choices and lovely delicate China Well worth a visit. Must be booked in advance

Wanted to find somewhere to eat that wasn’t a chain and was away from the main street. We followed the COVID instructions inside and stood by the counter having picked a table and waited, and waited. Then two more customers came in and went straight to a table inside and were served. We’re still waiting. Eventually our order was taken, and about 15 minutes later we got our drinks. Then about 10 minutes after that we got our toasties, which were really good. Such a pity. Small independents are very important, but this one needs to sharpen up its act

What a find! Just of the shopping streets we had a fabulous tea and coffee and the best ham and mustard sandwich we have had for a long time. Fantastic value, we paid twice the price in the Brecon Becons for the same but poorer quality..We didn't indulge but the homemade cakes looked great.The service was fast and very fiendly.If you are in Abergavenny and fancy a cuppa this is the place to go.

Had a beef sandwich beautifully meat,veg,bread really enjoy this restaurant should be full but that’s how Covid goes but still really enjoyed

We had lunch with another family socially distanced on separate tables, all Covid precautions were in place and our contact details were taken very politely. The menu is varied, the soup of the day was delicious, the sandwiches were fresh, filling and the bread was lovely. As for the cakes.....which one to choose from!! A really lovely tea room with a genuine welcome and friendly staff. We loved the large tea pot for three, the hot water to top up and matching crockery. A really lovely tea room.

Called in for lunch on a busy Saturday. It was pretty full and food is prepared to order so it doesn’t appear in 2 minutes but that’s not a negative, service is perfectly good. We both had toasted sandwiches (tuna, cheese, red onion & Brie, cranberry) and they were packed with filling and very tasty. It’s a lovely cafe off the main shopping streets and well worth a visit.

The access ramp to the entrance to this venue is steep and difficult with a wheelchair, the food here is well prepared, it is not a fast food venue be prepared for a reasonable wait for your food to arrive, the range of food is not extensive but is a reasonable mix, the range of cakes is interesting all are fresh, all handmade.

We visited today with our 2 poodles whilst on holiday.We were welcomed by two lovely ladies which was so nice and the music and ambiance was very tasteful. We only had coffee and teacakes but beautifully presented and really enjoyed.It was so clean and tastefully decorated with tables and sofas to accommodate all. Slightly off the Main Street and well worth the find and we will recommend,We can be hard to please so well done for a very professional service. We wish we could fine somewhere like this nearer to our home.Thank you

The important bit first 5 hygiene rating! A great place with bookshelves stacked with books for all the family which my wife loved. 3 of us - two toasties and 1 normal sandwich, two hot chocolates which by all accounts were nice and a pot of tea which served up about 4 china cups. We ate at 2:00pm and I’m still not hungry now @ 7:00. Not huge portions but just right and all off us felt the food we had was very good.It was quite quiet, which seems a shame as a bit of a hidden gem.Staff were fine. Saturday staff who were great, I presume the owner(s) was/were the people behind the counter who gave us a hello on the way in and a goodbye on the way out. It’s all I want to be honest. If we need an extra menu - I’m happy to get it, a chair I’m happy to help myself. We stayed perhaps 45 minutes and it was nice to find a quiet, relaxed, welcoming place, with good food. Why not a 5 star - guess I’m a little tight and felt a couple of quid less might have been right but in all honesty it’s probably much less than those well known coffee shops/cafe bars on all high streets.Thanks for having us and if we’re in ‘Aber’ again we’ll be back and will also let everyone we know about this place.

Nice décor, friendly service and a wonderful choice of Norwegian-inspired cakes - blueberry and passion fruit cream cake was a real treat! A range of books and DVDs are available to buy and take home.Hope to visit again soon and try one of the other cakes!

We used Emmeline's recently to cater for a 70th birthday party; the food was all lovely (especially the cake!), communication with Emmeline and her team great throughout and the food was delivered and displayed beautifully. Thanks again!

Tea and cakes in very peaceful surroundings just off the high street.The cakes that we had were amazing the best I have ever had.Excellent service and good value for money.We are not local but will return when we are next in the area.Highly recommended

This is a fantastic cafe. The food was tasty, prices reasonable and the cakes superb. My discerning daughter said “Dad, this is really good cake.”It’s made all the better by the owners who made us feel welcome when it was both busy and quiet. After our first visit our daughter was desperate to return and she’s very picky about cafes.

Lovely atmosphere with tasty food! Staff were positive, friendly and helpful! Good selection of drinks and food including gluten free and children's options! Small reading area with toys for children! Thank you for a lovely lunch!

Came here for the first time last weekend and have already been again - had really delicious sandwiches both times. The multi seed bread is lovely and would buy it by the loaf if I could! Great service from happy staff, and really felt welcome even with small kids and a dog. So much nicer than any of the chain cafes. Will definitely be coming again - haven’t tried the cakes yet but they look amazing.

This is a very welcoming cosy restaurant. The staff are efficient pleasant and helpful. It is so nice to have tea from a china cup!. The cakes are just delicious and are constantly varied.

Just needed a quick bite to eat and somewhere quiet to catch up on work. This was the ideal stop. Staff were friendly as always and the food was delicious.

We had been out for lunch and decided not to have dessert where we had lunch but to go on to Abergavenny for a walk around and to stop somewhere there to have a cuppa and slice of cake.

After a disastrous non-lunch at Abergavenny's biggest store's café my husband and I looked for somewhere else for coffees and lunches, and were lucky enough to find Emmeline's. There's usually a sign out pointing the way, as it's a little off the main drag, just a very short walk up a little lane, and very well worth every step.

If you hanker after an old-fashioned afternoon tea experience with tea in a pot and lovely, delicate china cups and saucers, then this is the place for you. I was also lucky enough to choose a slice of "LIndt" chocolate and raspberry gateau to accompany my tea. When people say "melt in the mouth" it's often an exaggeration. This one wasn't. What a delight.

Visited today with hubby after session in photography studio next door. Really lovely food, we both had cheese and ham toasties they were delicious.

Just had to return to this wonderful cafe on our return visit to Abergavenny. The cream cakes are just stunning - this time I had the blueberry, blackcurrant and almond cake, which was amazing! I am not normally tempted by cream cakes, but these are on another level and are irresistible - once you have tasted them, you’ll be hooked!

We were looking for a place for tea/coffee and a bite to eat, with a 20-month old (who needs constant attention!). Emmeline's was just gorgeous.. We had a table for 4 + high-chair and there's a children's area with baby/toddler toys and a couple of nice leather sofas acting as a border. Emmeline and her staff were friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend!

Had lunch there today, Wednesday 30/5, fabulous food, great friendly staff. A must visit place, not to be missed

Having taken pictures in to be framed at Martins in the Old Police Station we went next door. Lovely and clean. Welcoming hosts. Pea and mint soup was served with delicious bread. The toasted tea cake was accompanied by a generous amount of butter. The scrambled egg on toast was light and fluffy. What made it even nicer was the lovely crockery and huge pot of tea. The homemade cakes looked fantastic. Noticing that an afternoon tea could be booked we decided to save the cake for another day.

The access to this tearoom is up a very steep slope, which had my legs turning to jelly. The drinks and cake are both divine. This is not the cheapest Tearoom in Abergavenny but the quality of the cake and drinks makes it well worth the expense.

This is my new go to place for lunch in Abergavenny and I recommend Emmeline's to everyone. Lovely fresh homemade food, I always go for the soup and a slice of chocolate cake but the sandwiches are really good too with lovely fresh bread. The place has a nice feel to it, the service is always friendly. Families welcome - I cannot rate this place highly enough

A very welcoming tearoom with good healthy light meals, own-baked cakes and a choice of soups. There is no music so conversation is encouraged and a child's corner with play items. Very popular with young mothers and babies.

Not easy to find even though it's only a short step from the town centre, but worth hunting out. A friendly cafe with an outdoor covered seating area where dogs are welcome.

Excellent little gem. Seek it out. Just off main shopping street . Cake is exceptional. Dogs welcome in comfy covered terrace area.

This is a very nice café with healthy-eating meals and a very friendly welcome from Emmeline Justin and the staff. You really get what you ask for and not what is forced on you by some establishments.

Only stopped in for a cup of tea but the cake display looked amazing. tea was served in china cups which was nice. Good seating outside on a small balcony but no real view sadly. Will call back here when I have room for cake...

What more could you want? Delicious home-made gateaux, home-made soups and tasty coffee which arrives hot! Wide range of tea-bags. Noticed little throws to cover your legs or shoulders should you want to eat outside on chilly days - nice touch.

We received a warm welcome from the male partner of this business, we enjoyed the sandwiches that appeared to have...

A quiet tea room with a very old world atmosphere, breakfast sandwiches, followed by a beautiful homemade cake, a pot...

The cakes in this café are just wonderful - so delicious, and also different from the cakes you'd find in most cafés. One of the owners is originally from Norway, and I'm so glad she brought these recipes with her to Wales! From the Lindt chocolate cake to the apple cake, every cake I've tried in her café over the last nearly-4 years has been amazing - and my family loves it so much that we visit every week. It's a wonderfully family-friendly atmosphere, with books and toys for the kids, and it's a warm, welcoming café in general.As well as a wide variety of cakes and mouthwatering scones and teacakes, the homemade soups and sandwiches are delicious, and there's a good variety of teas on offer as well as yummy hot chocolate and good coffee. I've lived in Vienna, Leeds, and various cities in America, and this is genuinely my favorite cake shop I've ever, ever been to - I feel very lucky that it's in my own town!

We were on holiday in Abergavenny and wanted to treat us with a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake, so we were looking for a tea room. The name appealed to us and the fact, that it is a bit hidden. Coming into the tea room, I was almost saying to my partner, that I want to go again, as the air inside was shockingly stale and there was no flair at all. I wish I can say a bit more positive about the staff, but I can't - at least not until we left. There was a man, who just disappeared into the kitchen and a young lady, who looked at us with a very bored face. No smile, nothing. We ordered a cake and a coffee and it felt like every step was too much for her. As we sat on the table with the view to the counter, we watched her as she was constantly looking at the clock on the wall. It was obviously that she wasn't motivated to work at all. Later a woman joined the staff (I guess she was the owner) She was a bit more friendly, but we've already finished and were about to go. The room itself has a lot of potential and could be made up a lot more. A tea room should have a kind of flair / own personality / should be cosy, this one unfortunately wasn't. We didn't feel welcomed at all and due to all of that I couldn't enjoy the stay at all.

Oh my! Super cakes - Norwegian, quality place, wooden floor, sofa, book shelf, relaxing, friendly - worth finding off the main street, good food all round I was impressed!

Emmeline's in Abergavenny is a little gem of a find. Located in a former Victorian police station, you'll receive a warm welcome and much more. The cakes are Norwegian style, homemade by Emmeline and absolutely delicious. I visited with my grandchildren and we sat on sofas next to a bookcase full of books to look at read. We had coffee and cakes and the little ones had hot chocolate. Light lunches are also available and I can recommend the homemade soup. Also great to see a good range of gluten free options.Oh, and by the way, make sure you visit the loo, it's in a former police cell!

I had beetroot soup, my husband had pea and mint, both with delicious home made bread. Delicious cakes, far superior to the chains! All home made. Sadly they aren't open on Sundays or Mondays or we would return!

Friendly, outstanding food and the best coffee we`ve had in a while. This is now our cafe of choice in Abergavenny.

A visit to Emmeline's is always a treat. It's away from the bustle of the main shopping street, in the old police station in Baker Street and has been an amazing find! Even though we live 32 miles away we visit more than once a month for lunch and have always enjoyed tasty, delicious food in generous portions. There is a varied menu of appealing choices including lovely home-made soups, sandwiches, toasties and the famous cakes! We always say we'll try a new cake, but when the time comes we can't resist the peanut and chocolate one - it's addictive!

Stopped for a lite bite for lunch. Was pleasantly surprised. Atmosphere was very nice...as was the food. Great coffee and toasted sandwich. Nearly went back again today!

We popped in there for a light lunch, we had a 14 month baby with us, but we were warmly welcomed and a high chair was set at the table for us. The soup was tasty with some excellent bread, one of us had a beef sandwich and thought it was one of the best sandwiches they had. The children choices were good. The prices were very reasonable and although we did not have cake they all looked very inviting. It may not be situated on the High Street but it is worth looking for.

Four of us stopped here for a quick lunch. It's a nice quiet spot with indoor and outdoor seating. We placed our orders and the food was with us very quickly. Delicious sandwiches and a reasonable price.Very good and highly recommended.

We called in for a late lunch. We were greeted with a warm welcome.There were many tempting cakes on display but we opted for the toasted sandwiches and a pot of tea. Everything arrived promptly and the tea served in a teapot.A lovely change from the ubiquitous chain coffee shops and nice to have a proper cup of tea.

Beautiful home made cakes in a relaxed and friendly tea room. Excellent service with a smile. Recommend.

We called in for coffee and cake. Nice to find somewhere that serves a proper cafetière of coffee rather than the usual machine-made offerings. We are not usually tempted by cream cakes but couldn't resist a a slice of the 'Nutty gooseberry and raspberry' which was absolutely scrumptious. The lady running the cafe was most pleasant and made us feel very welcome.

We went on a walk to find the cinema as we were heading there in the evening and we found this place across the road. My wife had a piece of Raspberry custard cake with her latte and it was stunningly tasty. Homemade cakes etc, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. A lovely surprise find.

Really homely tea and coffee shop with excellent cakes. They don't have a big stainless steel coffe machine but make really good coffee. On the day of our visit there was a group of ladies sitting knitting and enjoying a cuppa. The staff were friendly and we would definitely go back.

We wandered off the beaten track somewhat and ended up at Emmeline's. We were not disappointed by anything. The sandwiches were excellent and freshly made with just the right amount of garnish. As for the cakes - homemade and on a par with Bake Off! Coffee and tea in serve-yourself pots; very generous.So next time we go back to Abergavenny we'll visit again; promise.

You don't expect to find a tea room as homely as this on your doorstep. Popped in for a late lunch and whilst we were the only patrons inside it was full of period furniture and lace on a multitude of different size tables. There is a wall of books to be read if you want to ignore your partner - better than doing it with your mobile! Not personally keen on the soup that day I plumped for the bbq chicken toastie which came with salad. Well prepared and with great taste and onion chutney to die for. So very well thought out and enough to keep hunger away. There is still room for some homemade cake and the choice was great. The flavour was excellent also. That something extra to make it perfect could be some background music/ noise. Take away the steak knives for toasties. Check up with the clients to see how they are getting on? Something extra will give it the extra star!

The cakes here are absolutely amazing - I'd heard so many good things and was not let down! The staff were friendly and the position is in a lovely quiet spot

Really lovely cafe with great home cooked cakes, the staff are great. Very child friendly too. I had the scones and they were very yummy with plenty of cream and jam. Coffee very nice too.

Bought a beautiful raspberry and rhubarb cream sponge cake for my partners birthday made with a gluten free sponge. Was the scrummiest cake we've ever tasted. Even my eldest daughter who doesn't usually eat raspberries wolfed down 2 slices. Beautifully presented. Super efficient and friendly service. Good value for money. Have eaten lots of their home made cakes before which are always delicious but had never ordered a whole cake. Will be doing this for every special occasion from now on. So fantastic. Thank you.

Good service, nice layout, smart & friendly. Large area indoors & outside. They can cater for large groups & events. Does sometimes lack atmosphere as the room is so big.

We go to Abergavenny frequently, but hadn't come across Emmeline's until we saw a poster attached to a sign advertising "healthy soups and unhealthy cakes" . We found it - it's up an alley off the Main Street - and have been going there ever since.It reminds you of Simeon's dining room, with a couple of dining tables and a few small tables, none of which match, and a couple of big bookcases with lots of books and a small play area.There are some glass fronted fridges behind the counter with an array of cream cakes, and a couple of non-cream cakes on the counter.The only problem is that the selection changes regularly, so you can't trust that your favourite will be available, which simply means you have to try something else!

Yesterday Emmeline's hosted the funeral tea for my mum. When we arrived the tables were beautifully set up and the food was attractively set out on the counter. The staff worked extremely hard to ensure everything went well. There were about 45 guests and everyone commented on the quality of the food and the service. The food was freshly prepared and delicious. Several people told me that the scones were the best they had ever eaten! People were amazed by the cakes and I know some people tried both of the two we had chosen to have. The staff also kindly offered to put the cake in boxes for people to take home if they did not want it at the time.Yesterday was a very sad day for us as a family but Emmeline's provided us with a beautiful tea which I know my Mum would have loved. Thank you to Emmeline, Justin and the other staff for working so hard to make everything perfect.

The cakes at Emmeline's are always good but we recently had the raspberry and passion fruit- absolutely the best yet! Love the friendly service and the other food is always good too. Much prefer it to one of the big chains.

Best cakes in town, lovely service, child friendly and very clean. I would highly recommend you visit this cafe

Emmaline's is a lovely quiet tearoom in the old police station buildings opposite the cinema. It's a fantastic place to stop for a light bite or lunch with a selection of freshly made soups and sandwiches daily, all served on vintage china. There are very reasonable meal deals on offer and the cakes are to be amazed at - then eaten.They're very accommodating to families with small children with picture sheets, crayons & books (for the young and the slightly older!). WC facilities are also very good with changing table etc.

Perfect lunch, beautifully presented, appealing to my tastes. And the cakes looked amazing too. I had an open brie sandwich with homemade onion chutney and salad; which I found very appetising. Emmeline's is tucked away up from lion's lane, but is such a treat to find.

Really nice cafe off the beaten track in Abergavenny. Get the meal deal. 8 quid for a drink, a sandwich and one of the best cakes I've ever had, all served on matching fine china.

Enjoyed a fantastic chocolate torte, still warm. Fantastic location too. Emmeline is a very talented and supports local causes with her baking

The cakes are the main selling point. They are always delicious but the rest of the menu is equally as brilliant. The soup is homemade and lovely and the toasted sandwiches are great too. Very child friendly and a large range of books to read while you drink your tea out of fine china. Service is friendly and efficient. Great place.

I love the meal deal with open sandwich choice of delicious cake and coffee. I try to go to Abergavenny every Saturday and have a browse through the lovely shops. We enjoy the ambience of this cafe. I love the brie and apple open sandwich and today had the lindt chocolate and raspberry cake and was offered the choice to have raspberry whipped cream to accompany it. My husband accepted and it was delicious. Lovely surroundings and always a pleasure.

Tiny, central, welcoming. Fabulous range of cakes and good coffee. Ideal for a brief rest. Loved the quaintness of it.

Have had the luxury of visiting Emmeline's on more than one occasion, and have been extremely pleased on every occasion. The drinks are always wonderful and we have traipsed through the soups and sandwiches and have been impressed every time. It is ever-so slightly off the main thoroughfare but well worth it -you will not be disappointed.

Cozy atmosphere at Emmeline's Homebaking, and cakes that tastes soooooo good as they look. A hideaway gem.

Really lovely old worldly tea room with great cakes, great tea and coffee and yummy light lunches with a nice seating area outside for warmer days. Lovely friendly staff too. Cant go wrong really- highly recommended.

Saw a board on the main street advertising Emmelines so decided to walk up and give it a go. So glad we did the food was amazing We had the lunch deal which was only £8 each. I had a chicken, brie and cranberry toastie with a piece of peach and blackberry sponge cake and a cafetiere of coffee. My husband had the same cake but a ham and cheese toastie with a pot of tea. The toasties were huge with a little side salad and the cake was delicious so light and fluffy. Would definitely recommend this cafe for a lunchtime snack. It was a lovely sunny day when we visited so we sat outside so peaceful. Very friendly staff

Emmelines is a lovely coffee and cake cafe in Lewis Lane housed in the old police station opposite the cinema and library. It's beautifully done out inside and with a covered patio on the front. Five of us went there on one of the rare sunny Saturday afternoons in May. Their choice of home-made cakes is mouth-watering, and taste even better than they look! Their lunch menu looks good and we'll be back to try that! Great place to relax and enjoy the food.

Firstly, the tea. 99% of tea rooms, cafes etc will give you one of those awful stainless steel tea pots that hold less than a thimble full. Not at Emmelines' Homebaking. Proper tea pot with enough for six cups of tea and proper tea cups (with saucers). Proper tea too.The cake... Heaven on a plate, best I have ever had, anywhere. I don't even have to tell you what cake I had because it's all spectacular. If the place went in fire, I would run in and save the cake. Cake, cake, cake. That's enough reviewing, I'm going back to Emmeline's for more cake...Did I mention the cake????

We went in here quite late in the day having discovered it by accident. Wonderful surroundings and delicious cake and coffee. Menu looks very good and will be visiting again to try it out. Have recommended to my friends. Vintage comfortable decor and a nice seating area outside. Large cafetiere for two and lindt topped chocolate cake. Lovely.

We had a late lunch of open sandwiches and then cake. The sandwiches were nice and fresh with a lovely salad. There is a great selection of teas to choose from and served in bone china cups. The cake came as part of a deal and was very light and delicious. We had one to take away that a non cake lover declared to be delicious and so light. I had a flour free cake with gooseberry and blackberry filling which was very tasty and also very light.Worth making a slight detour from the main street to find and enjoy good food and pleasant surroundings.

We came here after reading previous good reviews on trip advisor, and it being only a short distance from home. What a lovely discovery!!.We ordered a ham and cheese toastie and the soup of the day which was sweet potatoe and leek, and both were absolutely lovely. There was a fabulous range of cakes to choose from, we tried the white lady, an unusual mix of apricot,cream and a beautiful sponge,with a marzipan and walnut topping,which was stunning,and a chocolate and nut cake which was equally gorgeous.The cafe is very comfortable with shelves of books to browse and daily and local newspapers to read. Its situated away from the main town centre,but next to the cinema and is relatively easy to find with parking nearby in Trinity Street. We are looking forward to returning very soon.

We had a lovely lunch on the patio yesterday - a bit chilly but the blankets helped! Really pleased to have found this little gem of a cafe - the Norwegian style open sandwiches were delicious, and we couldn't resist the chocolate and raspberry cake! Can't wait for our next visit! Inside it is a family friendly place with lots of room and plenty to look at - a big shelf full of books and newspapers too.

I love visiting Emmelines and do so regularly. The cakes are just to die for. It is a little family run business where everyone is really friendly. Love the atmosphere - well worth a visit. There soups are also something special.

Visited Various times throughout last summer..cakes are amazing..Some of the best we have evet tried..The gentlemen working there is very nice...however whenever the female member of staff has served us, our order which is always the same comes to a different ammount and we are charged more ..this has happened four times..also last time we visited every table was strewn with used dishes.Very Disappointed .

We popped in for a light lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. But the cherry cake was just so amazing, best cake I have ever tasted (sorry daughter -in -law, yours have now been relegated to second place! ) Everything was reasonably priced and freshly made. The lady serving (owner I believe )was very friendly and the place itself had a lovely homely feel to it. If I lived nearer I would certainly go back again and again!

Small and obviously a lot of home baking on offer. Nice and clean and airy located in the old Police Station. Central, parking, outside seating and good value. Nice cup of tea ( or coffee), friendly lady serving, relaxed surroundings. What more could you want?

Absolutely beautiful - calm, peaceful, friendly, cafe. They have a great range of speciality teas including my favourite chai. Had a delicious bowl of pea soup and managed to resist the amazing looking home made cakes! Made use of the free wifi and sat and did my afternoons work in here. Will definitely be back.

Visited this café with my sister. Cafe just off the main street opposite the cinema. Car Parking around the corner at 80 pence for two hoursThere are some good value deals for the café and the cakes looked great but we could only fit the soup in which was accompanied with some very tasty bread. Looking at our peers offerings on other tables the open sandwiches were massive. We thought the service was great. For people with disabilities there is a w/c accessible toilet. Definitely a place to take your parents for afternoon tea

Popped in for a cup of tea and a slice of cake about 4.30 pm we were the only guest there we had a good cup of tea and I like lemon with my tea it was available the china cups and plates all matched and were very delicate my friend had a almond rhubarb and raspberry cake which she really enjoyed I had a slice of Chocolate cake which had a really thick layer of chocolate over the top and slipped down like ambrosia Wee had a very good time

Delicious cakes and soup. A real gem of a place!If there could be any room for improvements, I'd like to see a bit more selection for lunchtime, soup being their only current offering.

I am a regular here, going about twice a month. The cakes are excellent, all home made, mostly with cream, although there is always a Lindt chocolate cake, have seen an apple cake too if cream is not your type of cake. They are quality cakes and I don't find it expensive (as I read in a previous review). There must be the best selection of teas here in Abergavenny although if you prefer coffee then it appears that there is only a cafetiere of ground coffee on offer. Have tried most cakes although the peanut and chocolate has to be a favourite. Have filled many loyalty cards and had my free cake! Soup always smells good and have been told that they are selling open sandwiches as well. Limited food but of good quality.

The cakes are nice but a bit over priced. The owner wouldn't honour her her "get your tenth cake free " offer, which seemed rather mean spirited and not the way to build loyal customers.

A stroll around Abergavenny took us to the old Police Station and the aptly named Baker St, where, to our surprise, we found Emmeline's. For £7-50 a delicious home made soup,granary bread, scrumptious cake and a pot of tea. Absolutely delicious. If the soup and bread fill you up you can always take the cake home. A little gem.

Really enjoyed the cake i had and the bites of the other cakes I tried.Didnt try the soup but it smelt nice

Been before and been trying different cakes but yesterday was a disappointment had a "nut " cake seemed to be more fruit or cocoanut than nuts sponge was very wet so not as good as other cakes I've tried also tea was quite weak sorry about this as I usually enjoy what they do

This place is fabulous - beautiful furnishings, books to browse, local jewellery and newspapers galore. The owners are delightful and then there's the cake! Home made with so much care and attention - the peanut cake is outrageous and then there's a cherry and chocolate not to mention many others! I have never tasted cake like it before - why suffer the queues and mass market rip off of the coffee changes when you can have this. We had a soup, cake and drink deal for just £7.50 - the homemade soup was excellent too.

I have been here a few times and the cakes just blow me away. There is a fantastic selection, all of which are baked on the premises. They are amazing light in texture and even have gluten free options. The biggest dilemma is which one to have...oh well another visit is needed!

I'd say the cakes at Emmeline's compare with the best I've eaten anywhere in Europe, and the prices are very reasonable. A cafetiere of coffee for two and a shared (big!) piece of cake set us back about £6.00 yesterday. The coffee was great and the cake - topped with toasted almonds and meringue, with a big dollop of apricot cream on the side - was memorable, well worth the calories!

Emmeline's has an atmosphere of 'get away from all the hustle and bustle' and just sit down and have a scrumptious cake, that really are worth every penny you pay for them. Whenever my family go there, I always have a delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows to compliment my cake. There's really quite a wide range of cakes to choose from and they're all presented very openly in a cabinet behind the counter that really does make your eyes pop out - if you're a cake connoisseur, that is. I've never had the same cake twice, since I've been going there on an irregular basis.Emmeline's also offers daily newspapers (to read), books (to browse through or buy), and broken china jewellery (to admire and / or buy). Other snacks are also available, but not sure what they are, as I just focus on the cakes and nothing else.For me, Emmeline's is a little haven, just off Abergavennys high street and right opposite the cinema. Sit down, relax and tuck in. Heaven!!

If you're visiting Abergavenny and love cake, you must call into Emmeline see to see the amazing choice of freshly made cakes..... You will be spoilt for choice!!! The cake and coffee shop is just off the main street, in the old police station, opposite the cinema.