Gather Cafe in Bath and North East Somerset

Where were the menus? Eventually given tatty incomplete booklet! No soup. Tables need wiping over. Obvious they don’t try too hard and no local competition.

Completely divine as always. Hubby and adult son choose croque monsieurs a piece and I selected the sourdough topped with fresh curd blackcurrants and honey - sublime. The food never disappoints. We were all feeling extra hungry and wanted to try the SOTD so ordered a portion of celeriac soup to share. Truly delicious and perfectly seasoned. Really some of the best food I’ve eaten at this welcoming and wonderfully decorated establishment ( a visit to their previous site I ordered a beetroot and mackeral salad) a real gem of an eatery with excellent selection of drinks ( licensed). Thank you Gather ✌️🤩🙏

So disappointed after reading the great reviews. Unfortunately, lunch menu very limited, not generous portions, the small bowl of soup was served with thin burnt sourdough bread slices, quite pricey, it felt cold inside the restaurant on a very chilly winter day.

Food offer limited and quality disappointing. It was a cold day and the venue itself was quite cold so not very comfortable.

We have visited Gather many times as we live locally. It always has a great atmosphere and is busy with customers. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is always superb with lovely ingredients. Large portions on offer. We went for the brunch and had the Eggs Benedict and Croque Monsieur with ham. Our meals were perfectly cooked and looked amazing on the plate. Well worth a visit.

A menudo pasé por Gather y pensé en aparecer, pero me desanimé un poco, asumiendo que era pequeño y posiblemente lleno de gente. Estaba equivocado. La cafetería no es enorme, pero tiene un ambiente espacioso con mesas de buen tamaño para parejas, grupos o familias. La decoración es muy elegante y un poco peculiar también, con una especie de jardín. La cafetería ofrece desayunos y almuerzos con ingredientes sabrosos de alta calidad y opciones disponibles para vegetarianos, veganos y aquellos que requieren sin gluten. La comida tenía una buena relación calidad-precio (especialmente teniendo en cuenta la calidad) y muy fresca. También se ofrece una buena selección de tés, cafés y zumos y batidos naturales. Los propietarios y el resto del personal de la cafetería son muy amables y serviciales. Lo único que lamento es que no probé uno de sus deliciosos pasteles.

como pariente local, puedo decir que he estado en este café varias veces. aunque la comida, y especialmente las bebidas, a menudo son bastante buenas y de buena calidad, los precios me parecen bastante exorbitantes.Además de esto, la actitud del personal no fue del todo acogedora hacia mí y mis compañeros. También veo un problema con el hecho de que, al estar situado cerca de una escuela primaria muy concurrida, el café parece funcionar completamente durante el día escolar y rara vez los fines de semana, lo que sin duda es una oportunidad perdida, ya que a muchas familias les gustaría reunirse y tener un café allí después de la escuela.así que, en general, diría que es prometedor como un café exitoso, aunque todavía está lejos de lograrlo.Además, en una nota al margen, cuando estuve allí no se tomaron absolutamente ninguna precaución por COVID - 19 - las mesas estaban apretadas, no había máscaras ni distanciamiento social, durante el corto tiempo que estuve allí, no hubo limpieza de mesas.

Great food, great decor and great staff! Great for Veggies, vegans and meaties! My favourite place to go in Bath and the surrounding area! I cannot praise this beautiful cafe enough!

This cafe is truly a little gem. The atmosphere is great, very relaxed with quirky decor. The food though is sublime, beautifully prepared, very fresh and great choices. We have been a few times and have always enjoyed the food. This isn't just a run of the mill cafe, the quality is top class.

On route between jobs, and really hungry, I passed this place, turned around, and parked-up, in which to explore. What a really pleasant place, homely, comfortable, relaxing and a bit unconventional - qualities I particularly like for a venue for a snack meal. The menu board offered quite a few interesting choices, and the menu is, apparently, changed every day. I chose the top-priced offering Lamb Shish Kebabs (note the plural) at £12. The meal was perhaps a tad delayed in arrival, and this was recognized by the lady who appeared to be in charge of service. She needn’t have worried as was unconcerned because service was obviously quite busy, but it was nice to be informed though.My meal arrived and it looked very good, lots of good fresh slaw/salad with lots of ingredients on a warm soft flatbread with a single large kebab (note the singularity). The taste and texture of the salad was great especially the creamy feta cheese chunks. The kebab was fresh, tender, not greasy and was well flavoured, it was also acceptably warm rather than hot which was good with the salad. If was an exceptionally good snack meal with great textures and complex flavours especially in the salad. I was left wanting more (because I enjoyed it so much) but it was plenty enough for a snack. I did point out that the menu board offered kebabs rather than kebab - apparently as the kebabs are made on the premises there is a chef’s discretionary decision on 2 x half-sized kebabs or a single full-sized kebab.I really like this place, and will call in again in the future.

This place is a real secret gem. It is beautifully furnished with lovely staff and a calming atmosphere. A fantastic addition to Batheaston

Great place for breakfast or lunch, Interesting and alternative menu with quite a bit for vegies. With friendly service but pity they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Ideal for a light lunch or just a chat over a drink.

I had an excellent mushroom pate on sourdough toast followed by raw blackberry and cashew butter mousse tart, Drinks were a smoothie and an iced coffee. Everything was delicious, extremely fresh and vibrant ingredients and imaginatively made.Cannot praise too highly

Was invited along by a couple of friends, never knew it was here! Cakes are amazing and a good choice available. Nice atmosphere too. Has a toilet and parking nearby in Batheaston. Friendly staff.

Took a boat trip from Bath to Batheaston. Got off and walked to village. Found this gem thanks to Tripadvisor. Fab spot for lunch. Very quirky! I had delish tomato soup and two glasses of organic Pino Grigio and a lovely latte!Very reasonably priced , service with a smile. Def recommend!

Been twice and I enjoyed both times a lot. The food is delicious, service is great and the staff are really friendly and helpful. I also like the antiques in the cafe.

Good place to stop for brunch before a walk or cycle ride in the beautiful St Catherine's valley. Breakfast and lunch is served in a friendly, arty cafe on the main road, but is still quiet as the traffic goes on a bypass. Food prepared to order.

I had a bowl of leaves with a few shavings of beetroot and mackerel buried in it. It was just a bowl of lettuce for lunch! The carrot cake was ok but nothing like the carrot cake I make which is dark colour with carrots in it! My friends thought it was average as well but expensive average. The decor is ok and it seems to have a regular flow of customers but maybe that's because there isn't any other cafe near.

Been to this lovely little cafe a few times for Breakfast. The food is great and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Getting out of the city centre and walking along the river or canal, you can find Batheaston and, if it's open, this quirky little place where breakfast is an absolute treat. Great coffee and light lunches and snacks and with the occasional evening event, it's one of the hidden gems of Bath.

Looked up a breakfast stop whilst travelling down to Sherbourne via Bath. If you didn’t know it was there you would miss it. Obviously locals do and you can see why they use it. This is a very lovely cafe offering very nice food, Well presented, lovely staff and lots of organic choices. We had the avocado breaky and a mushroom pate with coffees . Absolutely delicious. Will go again and try other options. Parking on the street was easy and free too. Though we didn’t have time the local area is lovely and nice walks along the canal too. If you feel energetic walk to Bath. Enjoy

Nice homely atmosphere. Had two coffees whilst chatting with a friend. No pressure to leave despite not having food. Meals looked very appetising and I will probably visit again to sample one of their lunches.

Lovely cafe but as no dogs allowed we cannot stop off for brunch after a walk across the meadows with the dog.

Lovely lunch here, delicious croque monsieur with a really good side salad. Would come more often if I could pop in whilst dog walking, but no dogs allowed. Also not great on a sunny day as terribly dark.

We went there roughly half a year ago for breakfast at the weekend. Unusual interior decoration/ design but still very cosy. Was quite busy when we were there.I had a vegetarian breakfast which was very good: Fresh and good quality ingredients.Haven't been there again since, because I remember having thought that the breakfast menu could be a bit boring for a vegetarian if you go too often. But that might have changed - I think I will give it another try soon.

Best lunch plate under 10 pounds I’ve had in ages. A generous portion of sourdough toast heaped with a delicious crab ‘pate’ which is very nicely crabby and beautifully seasoned. Topped off with some lovely ‘sprouts’ avocado and other delicious bits including a rather elegant heritage carrot in a fetching shade of purple. My husband had a gorgeous glass of house white wine with his which I didn’t have as I was driving. Friendly owners and cosy atmosphere. Would rate this place over most of the cafes in central Bath for a super plate of food. I’ve had the same dish twice now and it was superb both times. Must go again soon and try another dish. it’s taken me a while to find time to write this review, my apologies for that.

Came here for a drink one morning with a friend. The outside of the cafe is a bit drab but inside it is lovely. There were quite a lot of people there and the atmosphere was great. The drinks were good. We stayed and chatted for a while after finishing our drinks and didn't feel that we needed to rush out. Recommend this cafe if you are in the area.

Very quaint little cafe lots of choices of various coffee’s and teas...nice homemade cakes. Very friendly owners the lunches looked lovely although we didn’t eat, great find.

Been here several times and always enjoyed it. Highly recommended for the food, the excellent service and because it is a really relaxing place to spend time in.

Great cafe, with gluten free bread available. Very tasty breakfast options and a lot of home made juices and cakes as well.

Fabulous find lovely cafe on the outskirts of Bath. Friendly owner/staff lovely food freshly cooked to order, fabulous choices of coffee. Very child friendly welcoming push chairs inside & highchairs available. Lovely..

This is my second visit to Gather and is still as wonderful as the first visit. Fantastic interior, food and atmosphere. Hope to be back soon.

The place is gorgeous, with a sensitive and individual aesthetic. There is much care here, and a mastery both for the culture and for the food. A massive ‘small is beautiful’ success. Oh yes, the staff are lovely too!

We’ve been going to Gather since moving to the area last year. The food is healthy, innovative and excellent - fresh ingredients, well prepared and beautifully presented. The owners are lovely as well!

We are so lucky to have Gather on our doorstep! Delicious, fresh, flavour-busting healthy food - made and served by a local family - in a very homely, characterful cafe. Breakfasts and lunches highly recommended, or pop in for a cuppa or a juice and a piece of cake. I love Gather but don't just take my word for it - I always recommend this place to our bandb guests and they are never disappointed.

Accueil et lieu très agréable.Ambiance chaleureuse. Les petits déjeuners sont copieux et excellents!

This is a popular cafe in the high street of Batheaston, warm & welcoming with great ambience. Coffee, bread, cakes & snacks are available. Wifi is available in the cafe. There is an interesting collection of art/artifacts arranged around the cafe. A great place in visit for coffee or a meal.

Quirky cafe in the centre of Batheaston village. Quick and friendly service, Ideal for a light meal or just a tea (in a pot) and a chat. This place is a nice alternative to the Fat Friar restaurant also in the village- take your choice of menu as the mood takes you. Limited parking outside but free car park not far away for those with two working legs, or could come along the canal and use the cycle path and new footbridge.

My husband and I went for breakfast this morning and had a really lovely time at Gather. We walked in to a great atmosphere, it was busy with lots of couples and families. Although busy, staff were friendly and had time for a chat. We both had bacon, scrambled egg, avocado, tomatoes, toast and a coffee and it was lovely. It's so nice to have a lovely cafe in Batheaston, will be back to try more of the menu soon.

This cafe was recommended to us by a very friendly and helpful local shopping at the Village Shop in the neighbouring town, who realised we were looking for somewhere for breakfast. We are most grateful to him, also for the tip of parking opposite the main row of shops in Batheastern and walking further up the hill to the cafe! Gather cafe had a great atmosphere, very friendly and welcoming staff and the food was excellent! I had walnut bread with goats curd and honey and it was perfect! Coffee was also very good. Highly recommend if you are in the area or passing nearby.

This is a lovely little cafe, really cosy, welcoming and friendly. Brilliant choices, freshly made right in front of you. We had scrambled eggs with Gammon Ham on Focaccia bread - it was heaven on a plate, so simple but so delicious. Worth taking a little detour for.There is car parking outside but if you can't get a space don't worry, at the bottom of the hill there is a free car park, which is a short walk away.

Had a lovely breakfast at this cafe, beautifully presented and tasted lovely. Great bread. Would love to go again and highly recommend.

Visited Gather Cafe for lunch on several occasions recently whilst staying locally. This cafe has a wonderfully friendly atmosphere with a quirky and comfortable interior. Food delicious and well cooked - particularly the Goulash. Small but varied choice of freshly cooked, healthy meals and freshly squeezed juices. Particularly liked the beetroot juice! Staff so kind and welcoming. Very relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely call in again on our next visit.

Had breakfast one morning. Good coffee and unusual menu choices. Not a traditional full English, but freshly cooked and very tasty.

We had a delicious brunch on our last morning in Batheaston. We split the huge croque monsieur and an almond croissant. We had stopped by earlier in the week for good takeout coffee. We greatly enjoyed talking to the friendly owners in the homey atmosphere of the cafe.

What a charming little cafe! Had coffee and toast with my family this am. Coffee was excellent and the toast was great! Service and owners were friendly and super helpful... called our taxi for us. Thanks so much. Ken from Canada.

Recently move to he local area for work and visit the cafe regular both with my partner and work. Every time being made to feel very welcome making my visits a pleasant one. Great staff always go the extra mile. I recommend trying the bacon sandwich.A must visit.

This is one of my locals and I really like it here. Great breads, pastries, breakfasts, coffee, etc. But wish oh wish it was open on Sundays and bank holidays. Surely missing a trick here income-wise ? For someone who works full-time and wants a great place to go to on a Sunday it seems such a shame not to be able to walk/cycle down the road for a full on decent breakfast !

Have visited this lovely cafe many times, what a delight to find somewhere that actually serves a decent coffee and not something that resembles boiled milk!!!I have had an excellent breakfast here, not greasy but clean and tasty, a real find - such a decent coffee shop and I wish it much success - they really deserve it.

Definitely worth coming out of Bath city centre for this breakfast. Great atmosphere, lovely coffee and delicious food.

This cafe was just a few steps from where we stayed in Batheaston, and we will definitely be returning before we leave for another meal! We had a delightful and satisfying breakfast this morning, with lots of cozy atmosphere and friendly, welcoming staff. Lucy went out of her way to recommend local attractions and restaurants for our time in Bath, and that combined with the daily selection of breakfast options, fresh juices, and organic cakes (including a vegan option) made this a highlight of our trip this far. We highly recommend!

Super place for breakfast or lunch. We popped in for lunch and enjoyed a delicious toasted open soda bread sandwich with cannelli and black bean hummus served with salad leaves. Delicious!

I visited Gather with my two of my daughters. We were greeted with a warm friendly atmosphere , plenty on the menu to choose from. I opted for toasted sour dough with Brie and figs with rocket and a balsamic dressing. Both daughters had toasted sour dough, avocado, bacon, tomato and scrambled egg. Dishes came out quickly and were delicious. Plenty to eat and very tasty. We decided to share a chocolate brownie and a vegan banana cake for afters. Both were lovely. Th staff were friendly and attentive. We all said how we will definitely visit again. Particularly liked that a young child on another table had duplo to play with provided by the cafe - a nice tougc and different from the standard colouring books.

This cafe really adds to the character of Bath.It's a shame it doesn't open early enough to take advantage of commuters.It also has lots of specialty alcohols but shuts at 3pm which seems a but odd.The food is very tasty though. I've been here for lunch with my boyfriend and sat and had coffee whilst I worked. Both lovely. The coffee could be better but it's the best in Batheaston and the character of the cafe really makes the experience.

A great little cafe with great food. The food came out quick and was cooked to prefection. The staff are very friendly and very accommodating. I will carry on eating here every week.

Lovely food, a warm welcome from the friendly staff, couldn't recommend this café any more. Quirky decor, delicious cakes, with a comfortable environment.. which is lucky as you won't want to leave :)

Just what Batheaston needed. A place to eat drink and relax away from 'tourist focussed' Bath. Food of high quality as are staff. Lovely use of recycled furniture.

This is a welcome addition to Batheaston. Have been a number of times for coffee ( must be about 10 times) and while coffee is very good the staff are not particularly welcoming or friendly, even though we come here at least every two weeks there is no hint of recognition! It's handy as we are local! Decor is determinedly shabby but not in a good way and seating is uncomfortable. Food always looks great. With a little effort in the furnishings, an upgrade of the toilet facilities and a welcoming staff this could be fantastic.

I was very pleased to arrive at this lovely little cafe just in time for lunch - it closes at 2.30 on Saturday and does not open at all on Sunday. Lovely rustic interior, nice atmosphere and potentially lovely food. The menu was perfect - half a dozen delicious looking lunchtime snacks but what a disappointing welcome. When I arrived there was one other couple about to leave. None of the 4 staff offered a friendly greeting until I said 'hello'. I took a seat at the table next to the counter. I caught the young man's eye and asked for a pot ot tea which arrived served in lovely pottery cup/saucer/pot - perfect. As we were sitting right next to the counter we looked up and politely asked the young lady for our lunch order. She replied 'can you order at the counter please'! Our brie & fig on sourdough arrived and looked attractive & delicious. It was pleasant enough though there was an underwhelming quantity of brie for the price. As we left and offered our 'goodbye' we certainly didn't feel our custom had been valued. Such a disappointing experience for what could have been fantastic.

We are so lucky to have Gather Cafe in Batheaston and often visit for coffee or to buy the Bertinet Bread they stock. Today's lunch included Pulled Pork on Brioche Bun with raw slaw, Butternut Squash and black bean chilli with avocado and a couple of fresh juices (beetroot, apple and ginger) on the side. The food is delicious and great value, the service efficient and friendly. This is a winner and well worth a visit!

Away from the crowded streets and difficulties of parking in the city this cafe at the far eastern edge of Bath, in what used to be my favourite antique shop, offers a small but delicious menu for lunch - in fact some of the best soup I have ever tasted.Their freshly squeezed juices are good too, as are the cakes.

This delightful cafe offers terrific organic food. We had a wonderful a breakfast, scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado and tomatoes on the best bread I have had in a long time.

Recommended by a friend we took a walk to Gather today and had a fabulous lunch, coffees and water. Great venue, lovely people and great food. What more could we want!

We all enjoyed a very tasty breakfast at the Gather cafe. The coffee was very good and a great alternative to the big coffee chains. My only comment is when new customers arrive the staff should welcome them and mention that you place your order at the counter.

Great coffee, great food and great service! Absolutely lovely and a must visit in Bath and near the river!

Popped in for breakfast on our way to a wedding. Great food and coffee and lovely friendly owners. The cafe is decorated and fitted out beautifully, a really pleasing antidote to the sterile 'chain' cafes. Most of the produce is organic and the sourdough bread is fantastic!

We have been lucky enough to enjoy the amazing food at Gather for the past two mornings. Gather serves the best hot chocolate and wonderful coffee. Fantastic cooked breakfast followed by home made cakes and the best almond croissants we have ever tasted. Gather is a must visit both for people in the local area or those on holidays seeking delicious food with fantastic service!

Fantastic independent cafe serving mainly organic food and drink. Very friendly service. Freshly made food, I had the cold press beetroot, apple and lime and the best Croque Monsieur. Solsbury Hill is near by for the best views of Bath.

A unique comfortable space serving a few very delicious things, excellent coffee, fresh juices, the best bacon sandwich on the most perfect roll ( perfect bread to filling ratio, so light!!) Whether you are vegan or carnivore there is something for everyone, including wine, beer, cocktails and prosecco! Save room for dessert!!!A lovely family business that has distilled the best of cafe-bistro and is serving it to the lucky people in Batheaston. Worth the drive. As of writing this, June 3-2016, they are closed Monday and Tues, open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Sunday, with one evening meal on Fridays. Bon Appétit!

This is a lovely spot to stop in for a really good coffee and delicious food. The menu is small, as I think it always should be. There's nothing worse than an extensive choice of frozen or stale rubbish that you could do better at home. What I cannot do well at home is an excellent Croque Monsieur, but Gather definitely can. I've had the traditional ham, and the mushroom varieties, and they are both of an excellent standard.The coffee and sweet goods are great too. I was initially suspicious of the chocolate and beetroot cake's purple icing, but it was fantastically moist, and had a deep, pleasant flavour. The non-clichéd sixties tunes give the atmosphere a spritz of unusual perfume, which compliments the rustic, artisanal and original feel of Gather. This place is a one off.

We had just walked up Solsbury Hill ( think Peter Gabriel song 1977) and came down in Batheaston needing refreshment and discovered the delightful Gather Cafe. It gave everything away in the board " predominantly organic".What we have here is an excellent cafe, shabby chic decor and a place for lunch, dinner or just to hang out and meet people. Oh and did I say the food is amazing!!! I ordered the scrambled eggs, bacon and avocado on soughdough toast whilst my friend went conservative and had the Thai Coconut soup. Both were excellent - the soup can with a huge hunk of bread and was excellent to taste, my scrambled eggs melted in the mouth and with crispy bacon..just brilliant. The coffees were excellent too.The place was busy and service was fine, friendly and efficient. This is a great find and we will be back....well done Gather Cafe

Made two trips to Gather whilst on a weekend break. First was for a coffee on a Saturday morning and the other for breakfast on Sunday. The cafe has a lovely feel to it with interesting decor. The breakfast was very good, I had the scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and avocado.As another reviewer stated there was very little engagement with our party socially, I'm not one for over the top conversations but an interest in why we were visiting would have been nice. As we were staying in self catering a few doors down, if offered we could have taken some cards to leave back at our accommodation to advertise the cafe.However, the reason we came was for breakfast and I can highly recommend it.

Used to visit here quite regularly for the quality coffee (great flat white) and nice pastries, but was put off by the service... The owners offer little or no acknowledgement when you walk in and leave, and nothing more than a grunt when you place an order. Quite baffling! It's a shame - the place is called 'Gather' but it makes you want to do the opposite: retreat!If they can manage to cheer up and work on their smiles then there's no reason why this place couldn't succeed. I'll give it one more try and hope they've got out the right side of bed!

Had lovely pot of tea and amazing sort of cheesecake with no cheese! Fantastic texture of cheesecake but made with avacado and mango, lovely spot

Friendly, funky, great atmosphere. Great coffee and interesting menu. What's not to like. Highly recommended - can't wait to try Friday nights.

Just a wonderful cafe. A complete one off, from the locals who own and run it to the totally fresh and healthy food, not forgetting fabulous coffee and relaxed atmosphere.

Called in for a late breakfast one Saturday, the decor is fantastic and very well finished, long wooden benches, cosy tables. We chose the croque monsieur and I have to say its one of the best I've had - rustic bread, creamy Béchamel sharp cheese - fantastic. The blood orange juice was a delight too!. I will be back for more..

Popped in for drinks and nibbles on a Friday night after work and we were joined by our neighbours. We love the concept, the setting, the drinks were great - nibbles only one of the three listed (nuts etc) was available. The only downside was the rather laissez faire attitude. Virtually nothing was said to us as we came in. There was no one else there at the time (just us two customers) and three people working. We were told they were busy with the transition from day to night setting... We had more said to us when the lady who I guess is the owner complained about their staff who had put a candle too close to a painting. For me, and for our neighbours, this was a serious downside. We would love to have a friendly welcome and would go regularly if anyone had been friendlier. The following week, I popped in to buy some bread and it was just the same. I might as well have gone to the supermarket. Still, I wish them well.

We called in for lunch here a couple of days ago. There were only a few things on the lunch menu (a good sign). Both our meals were delicious; there are more options for breakfast and snacks, and I spotted a big pile of what I think were Bertinet pastries (which is to say - scrumptious!) Lovely ambience, friendly service. We certainly intend going back very soon. I'd particularly recommend it for vegetarians; can't recommend a particular dish as the menu seems to change almost daily.

This is a newish cafe, and the only one in Batheaston, but what a gem!It's aim is to promote community, and we had a great visit. The owners, Lucy and Andy used to have an antique shop at the same premises.We went for a drink on Friday night, when it is open until 10pm. It was lively but civilised and obviously popular. We had a most enjoyable evening chatting with local people. That was followed by Saturday morning breakfast, together with the rellies we were visiting in Batheaston. The food was excellent. The croque monsieur (with cheese and ham or mushrooms) was the most generous I have ever come across, delicious! Service was quick and friendly.My only suggestion would be a hood over the stove for when bacon is on the go.We liked the place so much that we went back again for Sunday morning coffee. We discovered that it is a favourite for cyclists and families as well as people like us.Although we only needed to walk, there is no parking immediately outside but there is a (free?) car park a couple of hundred yards away - next to the new footbridge across the River Avon.Best wishes for a great venture.