Esquires Coffee in Stratford-on-Avon

A cozy cafe close to the town center and just a few steps from Stratford upon Avon train station. We tasted excellent coffee, smoothies and dessert. The staff was very helpful and nice. A pleasant environment if you are waiting for a train, but it is worth going there even if you are not traveling anywhere, the cafe is right next to a large parking lot. We will definitely come back here again.

Good location next to station. Very good coffee, pastries nice. Food selection, good range except for only 1-3 vegan options, but never asked or tried these. Only downsize was the fact that a smoking area was outside main entrance door. These days, that should be away from the building or out of site when customers are eating.

The service was friendly. The atmosphere relaxed. The organic mocha latte is just right and not too sweet. The prices are reasonable. When in Stratford, that's where I like to go for my coffee. In the warmer weather, their outdoor seating area is nice and bright 👍🏽

Incredibly kind staff. My sister and I were waiting for a train back to London that never came. The next one was not for another two hours and it was very cold outside. I'm not sure if the woman who let us sit inside is the owner or manager or just a very kind human, but wow -- I am truly speechless. Thank you so (so, SO) much for your kindness. I can't tell you how much it meant to us that you kindly let us sit indoors. Practicalities: the hot chocolate was delicious. The wifi is very strong and reliable. Pain au chocolate was also good! The people are some of the kindest I've ever met.

Epic cheese and ham toasties. Loaded with ham and melted cheese. This is all that needs to be said tbh.

Decent cup of coffee with wide range of seating options opposite Stratford upon Avon station. The food options also looked fine but we’d eaten and were waiting for our train so didn’t get to sample

Step out of Stratford upon Avon railway station and into the warm brightly lit interior of Esquires Coffee. The staff are friendly and the food and coffee is excellent. A stop at Esquires Coffee is a great way to start your visit to Stratford upon Avon.

Loved the place, fantastic design and atmosphere, you are enjoying when looking around the walls, so many nice pictures, decorations and writings. Not to much variety on food options but fair enough for a cafe.

Just a quick coffee as soon as outside of station because this cafe is just in front of station. Not bad service and cool coffee.

This cafe is perfect, whether it's for a quick coffee before the train or to have lunch at. Jade was extremely friendly and let me sit and do some work before ordering. Will definitely pop back in!

Jade and Donna are very lovely helpful people Had latte and it was lovely but customer service is absolutely top notch. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for cool relaxing and homely atmosphere!

Wrong location on the map. It is just by the station not all the way around as shown on the map.

Been visiting a lot recently on my lunches, and can genuinely say that the service, food and atmosphere are all brilliant. Really made to feel welcome and looked after, particularly by both Jade and Amber. Look forward to many more visits!

Visit weekly with a group of friends. Friendly welcome. Coffee is excellent. Occasionally have lunch which is also good. Nice atmosphere staff are nice and always make sure we are well looked after. Would definitely recommend.

Directly opposite the train station, nice cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food to eat in or takeaway. It was busy when we were there due to a rail tour at the station. Drinks and cakes were good but the sandwich wasn’t fantastic - cheese and tomato melt looks good in the photo, but was not cooked on the inside, which was a shame and a bit of a let down.

Fantastic cafe. Coffee amazing and staff are so friendly and willing to help. Spotlessly clean. I would recommend this cafe to anyone

Below par Esquires. Friendly staff who apologised that they had yet to learn how to make the iced tea that was on the menu so it wasn't available. They managed an iced latte but I would do better myself at home with instant coffee and a glass of milk.

we love hosting our fun paint nites 🎨 here.

Meeting a friend for coffee on Friday afternoon and stumbled across this gem of a cafe located opposite the train station. Lovely vibe as you walk in. Presentable cafe, friendly staff. I had a flat white my friend had one of their smoothies. We both had cake and wow the cakes were so fresh and had so much to choose from! They also had a nice selection of sandwiches which I will be back to try at some point. Thank you again to the team.

There’s nothing more wonderful than walking into a coffee shop that is light, bright and fresh. They have a wonderful selection of cakes and light bites as well and a good selection of coffees and milk alternatives. It’s not very often that any coffee I order doesn’t require sugar. Their coffee was smooth, rich and not bitter at all. This was just what I needed after a horrid 4 hrs journey to get into Stratford. 10/10 Would definitely recommend!

Excellent service, lovely food, friendly staff. I had strawberry milkshake and a lemon doughnut, absolutely lovely..

I popped in here with friends whilst waiting to assist in collecting some furniture for them. I really appreciated the patience and professionalism of the staff. The customer service was fantastic and the decor style gave a relaxed feel. I didn’t eat here. There is some free parking (if available) on the road by the business estate down the road. I recommend a visit to check out for yourself.

Drastic decline! This place used to be brilliant, now the manager is rarely seen, there’s 2 members of staff barely keeping the place afloat and a customer who gets paid in coffee to help out, despite having no food/hygiene training, is allowed behind the counter around food prep. The 3 of them roll cigarettes on the food counters, smoke together outside where customers sit and then prepare food without washing their hands at all, including after handling money etc. They complain about not being paid even minimum wage, about the manager saying he’s incompetent and useless and can’t even order the right stuff (most of the menu is unavailable), the cakes are stale, the place is filthy, there’s rats about and when we went to get a drink the other day, Environmental Health were doing an inspection (they’re already ranked a very low 2). Avoid if you don’t want to get sick!

We had just got off the train and my 7 year old daughter needed to use the toilet, the train station toilets were out of order, so we asked in the coffee shop if she could use the toilet there "custoners only" a young girl barked from behind the counter ,so we then asked well if we buy a couple of coffee's which was fine on our part could she use the toilet, again she then replied "no you cant", whoever runs this place needs to train the staff to be a little bit more human, and show a little bit more respect. Needless to say I wont be returning.

Good coffee shop !! With ok coffee taste !

Popped in for a coffee before my train, the guy that served me was so lovely! Got my coffee and it ended up spilling all over me due to a hole in the cup ( who cares it happens) BUT then a lovely lady helped me clear up, replaced my coffee immediately AND refunded me without asking… absolutely brill will be back thanks guys <3

Lovely cafe right outside train station, perfect for refreshing after train journey, with a selection of savouries and sweets, brews and cold drinks... .life saver just before an interview in town!

HORRENDOUS SERVICE! I asked for a coffee frap, the waiter gave it to me without coffee. And when I asked whether it had coffee in it, they said "Yes it does, oh wait, no it doesn't". Proceeded to throw the coffee-less mixture back in, with a coffee shot and reblend it making it a latte. When I pointed out that it was watery the waiter said "That's how we do ours here." Which is a lie because I saw someone walk out with one as I came in which was fluffy, which is why I went in there. I would have asked for my money back but I had a train to catch. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. Its overpriced and underwhelming.

Stuning atmosphere and design interior...

ordered pancakes and they were served cold with a pile of wipped cream and a mess of berries, asked if the pancakes could be served warm at least and the lady gave us a very unfriendly response but got them warm at the end, not impressed

Great breakfast with fantastic coffee

Freshly baked pastries and cake. A great little café.

Friendly community cafe with good food.

After a disappointing night at the nearby DoubleTree hotel (fire alarm went off and then in the morning no hot water!), our day improved with a visit to Esquires Coffee. It is conveniently located next to to the railway station. Our hot food was tasty, and the carrot cake and blueberry-raspberry crumb bar were fresh and excellent. Staff were friendly. We would return if in the area.

visited back in the autumn. ordered a salted caramel milkshake but ended up w/ a vanilla (wasn't devastated cuz it was decent)

Called by new years eve for a quick coffee before getting the train home albeit about 10 minutes before their closing time. 'We're closed,it's new years eve, we're closing early. Get some new staff ! Had a coffee earlier in the day which was good. Won't be returning .

Always like a good coffee so arrived here after checking reviews. It was quite a walk from middle of Stratford as we didn’t realise it was at the station, but worth it. Fab coffee, delicious cake, good service.

Went to strafford for the day stopped for coffee after train journey, the best latte ever tasted, went back before we got back on the train. Will definitely be going next time im there

Excellent service and coffee!! Very friendly and helpful staff and owner....Nice atmosphere....

Always good food. Great chai latte.

Great staff and amazing milkshakes

A nice little cafe in a good location for those who commute regularly to and from Stratford Train Station. Staff are friendly and coffee is done well too. Never had any fuss whatsoever and tend to pop in whenever I pass by.

My son and I popped in for a quick drink and a sandwich. Great service and lots of options, a lovely little coffee shop with one of the nicest Mocha's. Would recommend a visit.

Great coffee, good atmosphere and selection of snacks. Discount for own cup.

Best bacon roll I think I've ever had. Friendly staff, nice coffee, perfect bacon

Visited Esquires Coffee expecting not much more than coffee and perhaps a biscuit. Ended up having brunch of avocado, bacon and toast with salad. Everything was delicious, fresh and well prepared. The coffee was also very good underpinning my view that the good independent coffee shops really are head and shoulders above the multinational chains. If you arrive in Stratford upon Avon by train for a sightseeing day this is where you should start

Delicious farewell to one of my favourite towns. Lovely service, pleasant surroundings, tasty brunch. Excellent place for anyone to have their first - or last - taste of Stratford

My favourite place to read a book while having a cup of good coffee

They have smoothies in menu but none of them were available (no explanation given) neither fresh fruit juice. They had milkshakes but they were not vegan. So I order cold latte with plant milk and they charged me 50p more for asking plant milk option....

I visited today for the first time bringing a lady who had not been outside since Lockdown began 2020 . It was the perfect venue for her first outing. friendly staff, the venue is spacious inside and the outdoor seating areas were perfection to enjoy...

Wow! Visited Stratford Esquires after a great experience in the Bournemouth franchise whilst on holiday. We weren’t disappointed. Along with great coffee and a raspberry lemonade, we had the eggs Benedict and smashed avacodo with bacon. When the food arrived we decided to have one...

Out with friends had 2 teas and coffee great coffee ☕

Good coffee. I do object to being asked for a tip, when paying by the credit card machine, before I even get my coffee. Put me off returning.

What a brilliant welcome to Stratford-on-Avon!! Excellent staff and delicious, unique food. We'll be looking out for more Esquire branches after this experience. Well done, Martin 👏👏👏

Excellent staff and delicious, unique food. We'll be looking out for more Esquire branches after this experience. Well done, Martin 👏👏👏

Great coffee, delicious food and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Cumberland sausage bap!!

Had a full English and was really impressed with the portions and quality. Made with attention care and attention to detail, perfect start to the day ✅

Located on front of the station. Good service 👍

Nice cafe for sweet treats and sandwiches! Lovely staff!

They do my favourite egg Benedict. One of the staff gets rude during busy times, rest are very nice

Lovely menu great staff and coffee etc..

Good cafe outside Stratford upon Avon railway station. Really got its act together this last few months, regularly cleaning tables, new initiatives, friendly staff and well managed. Still good, though I see their advertising for a new manager, I hope the old one's not leaving, she's very efficient.

Spontaneously visited for lunch with my wife. We opted for a sausage batch and tuna melt, accompanied by 2 cappuccinos and followed with a slice of tiffin. The food was plentiful and of excellent quality and the coffee superb! The train station and its car park are literally next door, but we were able to park for free on the road slightly further up than the car park entrance and just walk down. Either way, Esquires is a lovely coffee shop, with polite and efficient staff. We will be coming back.

My train was delayed so I went for a very nice coffee and toasted tea cake in this cafe which is opposite the station. A lovely cafe with a great atmosphere and very friendly staff and good service. The menu looked lovely if you wanted...

This is a fab coffee shop, the staff go above and beyond to help you. I've eaten sandwiches, soup, salads from here and all have been top notch. Yesterday for a treat I had eggs florentine - top class, the hollandaise sauce was ace. The...

Pleasantly surprised that a "chain" was so friendly, clean and comfortable. Excellent coffee. Food good too. Will go again.

Hi I wanted to let you know how disappointed I am in your Stratford upon Avon shop opposite the train station. I came in at 4:10 and asked for a toasted sandwich, to which I was told oven was off and shop was closing at...

A quick stopover on the train found this restaurant opposite the station. Great coffee and cakes. Breakfast and brunch available if you want that as well.

Lovely food and the team there are so friendly. Handy for the train station, deffinate recommend

Visited this little nook for the first time today and all I can say is, 'Wow!' What a treat, what a ride, what a hidden gem. A delightful chap in an excellent jumper served me the honest to god best coffee I've ever had. Truly....

Staff lovely and friendly. Not much choice in the food department. Nice building though.

Nice place for a cuppa and chill

Very poor service. Did not get served despite four people idling behind the bar.

Lovely creamy latte, the girl behind the counter was so friendly and helpful. Just outside the train station, very convenient and a 10 minute walk to the town centre. #purplenanatravels #coffeewithaview #Stratford-upon-Avon 🚂🚂💜💜

Best cup of mocha I've ever had.

Literally worst experience I’ve ever had in a cafe, Refused to serve me any food as their dishwasher was not working and yet served a customer after me food. Was not impressed by the staff as it seems the only reason to only refuse me because they did not want to do some washing up. Was not busy at all and staff spent most their time chatting or on their phones. First time at an esquires coffee would not be back. Also no Soya or Oat milk so couldn’t even buy a drink. Would not recommend even if you’re waiting for a train!

No hot food available because their dishwasher was broken (broken since 3pm, 20 minutes before we arrived and 2 hours before closing) discussed in front of us wether they should allow us to have hot food, what I can assume is the supervisor said to the barista the she can serve hot food if she wants but she’d have to wash the plates up herself, so the barista turned around and said they weren’t doing hot food - then continued to stand and do nothing for the rest of the time we were there as it wasn’t busy. Then, after half an hour of us finishing our drinks another customer walks in and asks for hot food, to which they were told the same thing as we were told - the other customer then said could she have it to take away which the staff then mulled over and said that was fine and made it for her. Ridiculous this wasn’t offered to us at all. No soy or oat milk options (sold out maybe?), only almond and coconut, which is awful as almond milk is terrible for the environment and coconut milk definitely doesn’t work in every hot drink. Lazy staff, awkward environment and sub par drinks - wouldn’t be back again.

Lovely little coffee shop opposite Stratford upon Avon railway station. Very well thought out eclectic interior and friendly, welcoming staff. Out on a bit of a limb at the station, think it would thrive in town. Hope it survives. Highly recommend.

Lovely cafe and fantastic latte. Great experience!

This coffee shop is directly opposite the railway station and was built as part of a new residential development. There is a pleasant and spacious interior and also outside seating areas some of which is undercover. We enjoyed two good quality flat white coffees in...

Lovely coffee and great service 👍

Very tasty food in pleasant surroundings and friendly efficient staff.

Our first visit to Esquires & it certainly will not be our last. Our toasties were delishous with a generous salad on the side, all the staff were very friendly and efficient and Esquires is a great cafe to have a pit stop before mooching...

Lovely food and drink also friendly staff

Very clean & friendly staff the mocha was lovely all round a very pleasant time.

Brilliant cafe just by Stratford station. Great selection of food and coffees. Indoor and outside seating. Go there if you get the chance

Great food great service staff are the best

For a coffee place literally opposite the train station you'd expect some urgency from the staff. This was not the case, wouldn't recommend if you are planning on doing something other than going there.

Zero stars if I could. Staff completely forgot about my order, then talked to each other about the machine not working properly, then finally presented me with my espresso. My burnt, flat and flavourless espresso. Since I have to give them 1 star; the chair was comfortable.

Staff were nice but had a 40 min wait for food. When food finally arrived it was the wrong order completely

Lovely little cafe by train station. Clean & tidy with plenty of teas, coffees, cakes and sandwiches on offer. Staff are attentive and friendly.

Friendly and communicative staff, good food, nice place to stop before a train journey.

Terrible service, told to take a seat and would be out with the menu very soon, was then forgotten about until I went back in and asked for the menu. Food was then delayed whilst others were served theirs and when it arrived was the wrong order.

Very pleasant visit .Good food ,polite and efficient staff .Very good service 😊

Love this place for coffee, it’s next to my work and we have a cafe on site but Esquires bears the socks off it for taste oh and price

Amazing and friendly customer service. Had an amazing hot chocolate and would definitely recommend..

Nice coffee bar near the station. Friendly staff, nice coffee. Only slight downside is there is very little gluten free food available.

There's not many places you can go nowadays where the manager remembers your name but this is one of the few! We're always greeted inside, if Martin the manager is there, he remembers our names. They can't do enough to make us feel welcome and...

Me and my girlfriend love good tasting coffee and we've been to many places to find our "regular spot". But when we found this gem right next to where we live, we couldn't have been happier!! The coffee (hot or iced) always tastes amazing! They're lovely towards my partner (who has an awkward order normally..). The owner is regularly there and always greets us with a warm welcome back! I've even brought family to show off what its like and it's a lovely added touch being recognised as i walk through the door! And special mention to Joe! who always has a brilliant attitude and is honestly a credit to that place and i just don't think it'd be the same without him. OH AND THE FOOD!! I've only ever had pastries or a bacon roll some mornings, but it's beats hand down some bigger places trying to charge double the price. Well worth a visit if you're in the area!! You guys have two regulars for life and we couldn't be happier!

Best coffee, friendly staff, best place to go for a coffee and a fresh juiced smoothy, cakes are delish aswell