FRENCH & BYRNE in Stafford

I’ve only been here once before and it was lovely, so I suggested that my friend and I go for breakfast on another occasion. When I arrived I was a bit early, so for 10-15 minutes I was sat on my own, I ordered myself a coffee which came promptly and was lovely. 5 minutes later I asked the waitress if I can order a coffee for my friend as she was only round the corner. When I asked the waitress for this coffee, her response was “is your friend definitely coming? She hasn’t cancelled on you?” I was a bit shocked because it’s not really any of her concern, and I wouldn’t be ordering a drink for her if she had cancelled. The food came, no faults with the food, however I had left a little bit on the plate simply because I was full, the same waitress came over and asked “why haven’t you finished your food?” with her arms folded!! I just thought this was so rude!! It doesn’t matter if I ate none of it, the fact is I’m paying for it and I will eat of it what I like! It’s a shame as this place definitely has potential, but unfortunately this experience was not nice.

So pleased to have found this restaurant. The food was all home made and absolutely amazing as was the hospitality and service. If I lived around here I would definitely return regularly but sadly we're off back to Essex tomorrow. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Popped in for a quick brunch and really enjoyed it. Good food and very friendly, attentive service. They provided detailed dietary information, with an allergy menu available upon request.

Fast, good quality, friendly and attentive service. Definitely recommend for breakfast/brunch.

A great warm welcome, excellent coffee and extensive breakfast menu.

Came in friendly staff, they offer gluten free options, I only ordered a milkshake black forest one, wow is all I'm going to say. If only they did larger ones, could of smashed 2 of them 😄 will be ordering food next time, it looked tasty,

Stumbled upon this lovely cafe while looking for breakfast prior to a business meeting. Warm, clean & comfortable. Tried the smaller breakfast which was very tasty.

Great service, very friendly staff, lovely food, nice vibe!

Place is lovely and we've been several times but, today I made the wrong choice. I usually go for the quiche which is amazing, but today decided on the chicken and bacon sandwich. It came full of lettuce and sliced tomato which made the whole sandwich filling slip and slide. It also had diced beetroot which fell out everywhere which made me worry about staining my clothes. The sandwich wasn't worth £8.95

Have had many lovely breakfasts here and today tried their lunch menu. As always the service and food were first class. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. My favourite place to eat in Stafford.

Such a bright spot in a somewhat downtrodden town centre! We were grateful for the positive welcome and excellent service throughout and both enjoyed the vegan brunch, with coffee and cake after. We also benefitted from some tourist pointers and a wee visit to the Ancient High House museum. Thanks for going against the tide and delivering personable service and nutritious food to weary travellers!

Nice and friendly welcome and delicious food!

After seeing reviews and wanting to support our local business,I called in today with a friend,and what an absolute gem of a place. Really happy staff,good menu and everyone that was there at the time,seemed very happy. Maybe F&B can teach some staff in other venues about customer service,and how to treat customer's that walk in the door.

Ten out of ten. What a great breakfast 😋 Beautiful little cafe. The nicest I have visited in Stafford. The staff were lovely. The Britania full English was the best I have eaten. Made with quality produce. I will definitely be returning soon.

Lovely place in a lovely spot. Seek it out. Worth the extra minute to get to its little oasis off the high street.

Extremely nice food and coffee.

Lovely little cafe down a small pathway from the high street. Weather was nice enough to sit outside next to a lovely church and cobblestones. You could be anywhere in the world sitting outside this little gem.

Our kids woke us up at 5am. We were broken. These folks were so cheerful they really lifted our spirits and then they made us the most amazing breakfast. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Thanks for saving our day!

First time of visiting today. What a hidden gem in Stafford. Service amazing, food delicious. Will definitely be going again

Brilliant service, gorgeous home made food

Great place for coffee and brunch - atmosphere,service, food and drinks all excellent. 2nd visit today (1st a couple of months ago after another local establishment stopped serving hot drinks at 3pm on a Saturday!) and both have been lovely! We will be back and will recommend to others

Fresh delicious food . Had smoked salmon salad and scone with cream jam and butter. Both exceeded my high expectations Very warm welcome and great customer service. Would highly recommend.

Had to go into town, so decided to grab breakfast whilst there. The service was swift and friendly and the food was great.

Beautiful location with a really friendly welcome. Sat upstairs and had a very attentive lady get us some water and take our drinks order. I had a tuna sandwich and a side order of fries, and my husband had the egg benedict with bacon. He said his meal was perfect, runny egg yolks and flavoursome hollandaise sauce. My sandwich had a thick filling of tuna mayo and really tasty. Will definitely be returning, a great cosy place for our date day brunch. Bonus was they had Brewdog IPA and an array of alcoholic beverages or coffee and tea options do something for everyone

Monet, has just sat down next to me with Renbrant. If only. Great place with artistic feeling. Thinking back, I did try to order another coffee but was rushed out. Haven't returned. Easy to park up in town. The rates must be killing trade as out of town places look to be popping up up.

Delicious homemade food and very friendly service. We loved eating outside and can't wait to return! Thanks so much

Arrived just after 12, lunchtime. Greeted at the door, we were asked if we wanted lunch.we wanted coffee n a snack. We were informed that tables inside were for lunch and did we want to sit outside. I felt we werent given any choice. My husband is in a wheelchair, so obviously upstairs wasnt an option. Good job it wasn't raining. I shan't go back. This was our first outing in the wheelchair, very dissappointing

asked a simple question over the phone and got told to call back in 2 hours and the person was just rude.

Fabulous brie cranberry and bacon sandwich with chips and a nice wee pot of tea. Host very friendly, service very fast! Hidden down a side street make the effort to find it, so glad we found it 😊

This is a wonderful independent cafe in a lovely sun trap next to the lovely St. Mary's church. Staff are really friendly and attentive and really great with kids. The milkshakes are amazing btw! The food is really fresh and tasty, well worth a visit! Even managed to get myself a jar of the amazing Mr Vikki's chilli jam they have with some dishes. Been many times before and we'll be visiting again in the future 👍

Lovely food and very good service! Love it

Best place for breakfast in Stafford. Lovely staff, excellent and tasty food, great coffee. Also a great place to work - free WiFi.

Wonderful coffee & lunch today, food is excellent, if you haven’t visited, why not? It’s Stafford’s hidden gem. Family owned, with the most amazing staff. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

Excellent food and service. Sat outside with church behind us. Halloumi burger very good. Attentive service with no long delays.

Super cozy, the staff are super attentive, and the hot chocolate was divine!

Lovely contemporary vibe with views of the church. The staff are really friendly and the food is delicious, a must visit if you’re hungry in stafford town!

Faultless service with a good sense of humor. Food was impeccable. No complaints. Reasonable portion size, reasonable cost. A small local cafe, with high quality food. If you live in Stafford and have not been here I'd recommend it.

Amazing place,lovely food,super friendly

Absolutely 1st class service…. Retaining great quality. Always immaculate, always fresh always 1st choice 😊😊👍 Looking 👀 for perfection, just open the door 🚪 The team will do the rest 😊👍

Found this place by accident on the way to greggs from the train station. What a lucky find. Best BLT I've ever had. Great service with a very friendly host. Couldn't recommend highly enough. I'm rarely in Stafford, but if I find myself there again I'll definitely be stopping by.

Nice and cosy in there. Great service

Stumbled by here. Name drew me in. 100/10 Fab fab fab find Brenda& Peggy IRL 🍀🍀🍀

A great find , really nice food , great atmosphere and competitively priced. Highly recommended

Popped in today and had a light lunch, friendly cafe with a nice atmosphere, and good food. Exactly the kind of place we like. Great find, will definitely call in again next time we’re in Stafford.

My first time here and it didn’t disappoint, I had sausage and poached egg ciabatta which was absolutely delicious , I’m completely caffeine free and struggle to find alternative hot drinks when out but they had a lovely range of teas to choose from … the red berry tea was lovely. Will definitely return and highly recommend

First time in Stafford and stumbled into this cute little cafe, great food and service , recommend!

Lovely! Food was great, just about the right size portion to get away with the price… service was friendly and quick, nice to see familiar faces still working there after the name change! Nice and clean restaurant and happy to go back. Recommended!

Really nice atmosphere and great brunch and hot drinks. Staff were really attentive and friendly.

First visit here and definitely go back. Only had a coffee and scone but it was very nice. Service was excellent with friendly staff..

I cannot rate this cafe enough. Staff are exceptionally welcoming and efficient, lovely to find people who take a pride working in hospitality. Excellent food and drink, well priced and beautifully presented. Very reasonably priced. Have visited several times as it's such a pleasure to visit. Clean toilets and well looked after premises.

Had breakfast here it was really good. Will be back again very soon.

Tim is an absolute legend. The food was incredible too and we had a fantastic time. Will be back next time we’re in Stafford. Service was quick. Food tasted great. The atmosphere and the service were incredible and we cant fault it at all.

Had a great experience in this cute little eatery. The service was great! The fish finger ciabatta and homemade quiche with salad were both delicious, and the side of chips really tasty. The iced latte was really good, and the white wine that was recommended was perfect. The fruity notes of this Sauvignon had perfect balance and lingered on the palette. I would totally recommend this place, and I will definitely return!

The freshest scone we’ve had in years! Friendly staff, good coffee and tasty food.

Excellent service and friendly staff, having only 30 min lunch break, food turned round really quickly for me. Jacket potatoe was lovely.

Easy space to meet to for a chat and a quick bite, attentive staff. Would love to see back the soup of the day option, specially during winter months.

Found this place by luck more than planned. However, if you see in Stafford to visit this location, it is a gem of a place with superb staff, a great menu, and all at a fair price.

Nice brunch. Reasonable prices. Service good.

Excellent food and good staff in a scenic setting near the church.

Lovely place. Lunch was excellent. Tim excellent front of house. Fish Finger Ciabatta and Bakewell Tart both really good. I was assured by my companion the Homity Pie was also lovely. Highly recommended.

Always someone friendly on the door to welcome you in and sit you down. Refreshing coffee and delicious food prepared promptly by a great team in the kitchen. Tasteful and refined aesthetic in the cafe with real nods to the history of Stafford and the owner’s family. French and Byrne’s is cool and original and fast becoming a regular haunt for me.

Great lunch, quick service, friendly staff.

Great quality food. Lovely atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend

What a beautiful place to eat. The setting is lovely, very clean and welcoming. The staff are so friendly and the food is delicious. I had the brie and bacon ciabatta and it was heavenly. My husband had the homity pie and really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend this place and we are already looking forward to our next visit.

Friendly and helpful service and food was delicious!

First time in here today. Beautiful food. Friendly staff. Defo going back

High quality food with pleasant greetings and service

Lovely lunch on the terrace under the shady umbrellas. The man serving was one if the nicest I've come across. He even replaced my little boys milkshake when he spilt it. Made for a lovely afternoon

Lovely cuppa and nice coffee on our quick visit today. Staff polite and helpful.

Wonderful little place for lunch. Staff are lovely and food is delicious!😄

Everything was great, but I did find the whole experience very slightly overpriced, this could have been combatted by increasing the portion sizes which whilst adequate were not generous. Having said this I would return to eat there again. The ice cream was excellent!

Love the Byrne's. Not sure about the French. Great breakfast!

Food & service good…. Table close to us had a child at it that dropped and smashed a glass… staff came quickly and told them not to worry, replaced the item free of charge…

Amazing service - From start to finish! Making sure my baby was looked after meant the world 🌎 Food was gorgeous too 😋 Will definitely be coming back! 😍

Very nice staff with welcoming atmosphere Nice place right next to the church

Comfortable but noisier than I like. Got extra hot water to top up the teapot, that's unusual these days and very welcome.

Perfect place for a relaxed catch up with friends. Warm welcome,excellent service and the food was delicious. Will be returning...often!

Fantastic place, the staff are golden and the food is to die for!

Really friendly service and well cooked food

Fantastic, what local cafebars are all about!

Lovely place, really nice and pleasant service throughout! Generous portions!

The cafe is in a lovely setting by the church. Staff are really friendly and professional. We only had coffee and tea but they were great.

Love the upgrade. Great place to eat

Great food every time and would recommend to family/friends.

Hungry for breakfast we arrived early at French and Byrne. As we looked at the menu we were greeted very warmly and were first in. The atmosphere was great and the staff warm and helpful and the food was good and well presented. This was our first visit but there seemed to be a few returning customers. I would thoroughly recommend French and Byne and we will be returning when we are next in Stafford.

Amazing staff, always very welcoming. Food is great too. Can't fault it

Rude and disrespectful behaviour from the owner who maybe thinks he can say and do what he wants but telling a disabled women it’s not his problem vile behaviour….a business is made from reputation and repeated custom this one act of discrimination will be there downfall word of mouth is powerful!!

Best local restaurant in Stafford so far! Jacked potatoes so yummy! A bit pricey the soft drinks.

Stopped for a quick look at the menu when we were looking for a quick lunch with our 3 year old. The manager popped out and told us they have a kids menu and a table available if we were wanting lunch. We were seated straight away and served by a lovely lady who's name we didn't catch, but she couldn't do enough for us. Made conversation with our son, and when she noticed he was stealing cheese of his dad's plate, she brought him over a small bowl of his own for his dinner. We all loved our food and although we ordered small meals we all left comfortably full! Will definitely return, we all enjoyed our quick stop and next time we'll make time for a longer meal

Warm friendly cafe with a modern outlook. Great menu, always trying something new.

Brilliant lunch from an excellent menu which caters for all tastes. Lovely atmosphere created by friendly and attentive staff. Always our first choice in Stafford for lunch or just a coffee and a scone (wholemeal and date are our favourite) If you haven’t tried this place yet, then you really should.

Lovely brunch. Staff very attentive

Such a lovely place to grab a bite to eat. The food & service is always good here.

Had a lovely coffee and a toasty, the service was very good

A real family run business. We love coming to The Grove and are always met with such a warm welcome. My favourite is the homemade soup, they always have a couple of delicious soups of the day to choose from, and the croutons are amazing! The Chili is a winner too, as are the massive slabs of chocolate brownies. They always have a few gluten free cakey things to choose from too, which are just as delicious as the non gluten free, so nobody has to miss out. We will be back again, and again...

A really friendly place to stop for lunch! Amazing falafel ciabatta full of flavour and great coffee, definitely worth a visit! Great vegan options too.

Lovely little place with really friendly service. Great coffee, scones and their homity pie regularly consumed. Lovely to sit outside on the quiet paved area, or within the restaurant.

Absolutely love this little restaurant.

Amazing went during lunch, great service quick and alert. Food was a brilliant very fresh

First time here and was very impressed they were very accommodating with my friend who uses a walker. Two ladies in front of us who very kindly gave up their table to go upstairs so we could sit downstairs. The Lunch menu was excellent and the chiabatas we had were delicious. Service was excellent and we will definitely return. This place is a “Hidden Gem” seek it out, on a narrow cut through by Boots the Chemist signed “to the church”.