Gilks' Garage Café in Stratford-on-Avon

Stopped in for a coffee and bacon bap, never been before and it’s a real find. Friendly folk and decent food - coffee is top notch. Bit stingy on the bacon in the bacon roll, but overall very pleased - will be back for a full service🙂

Fantastic breakfast, best cafe in the area, staff were nice and quick service. Easily the best breakfast I've had around here.

Visiting family in bubbenhall nr coventry . And my sister knows i am a petrol head , so she found this cafe to visit for breakfast . Nice food , having what they call a full service breakfast with a latte. Good service , nice and clean . Loved the motor memorabilia theme .

Great service from an enthusiastic staff, the eating areas spotless and very roomy. The food is based around "classic" roadside diner cuisine but obviously much better and delicious (sourced from local suppliers from what I see on here), service was quick despite being busy on a Sunday afternoon. Plenty of parking and motoring memorabilia for hungry travellers... we've been here couple of times now and the venue never disappoints. Who could ask for more!?!

Stopped here on our way home from Goodwood Revival and it has completed a perfect weekend! Fantastic, friendly service. Excellent food which is fresh, tasty & well priced. An amazing find & a must if you are nearby.

On a rideout in Cotswolds and stopped off for breakfast - really nice traditional garage site, really friendly staff and great food - definitely come back again 👍

Great little find. Loved the theme & the atmosphere and the food was great as well. Lovely roads on the approach for the bikes. Highly recommended .

Took a family member who is into cars for breakfast as a late birthday surprise she was thought is was very enjoyably different to what she was use to Will have to visit again at sometime in the future with other family members

Three of us were travelling from the South Coast up to North Wales, and were looking for somewhere different to have breakfast, especially a Gluten Free one. This place surpassed our expectations. One fantastic homemade gluten free pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, another non GF and a cooked breakfast. The place was packed by 9.30 and they only opened at 9.00, so glad we booked. The homemade GF options were so good that we took a GF rocky road and a GF apple crumble flapjack away with us.

Another good pick from The Extra Mile book which gives details of alternative eateries just 5 mins from the motorway. A quirky place and a lovely way to re-use existing premises. It was bright, airy and spotless. The food was lovely and the staff very helpful. It seems popular with everyone judging by the clientele. 10/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I went for a late breakfast, on a whim. Easy parking, great breakfast with swift, efficient and, above all, very friendly service. Definitely recommend.

Very pleasant atmosphere, delightful welcome and service that was flawlessly attentive. Our meals were presented quickly and were cooked perfectly.

Great food, service, delicious cakes! There aren’t many places to eat out locally, especially for breakfast. This place is a real gem, such a lovely atmosphere and great layout and decor.

Dropped in for coffee and cake. Both were lovely and the staff and atmosphere first class. Seeing what was being served, very sorry we didn't have time for a meal.

Ace old skool cafe run by really friendly peeps I had the best flat white coffee I have had in ages Food was freshly cooked with local produce. Nice bikes and cars in the car park too Well recommend.

Well i say we went for breakfast but...... when we got there in the morning they were not serving breakfast. So after riding 50 miles on our motorbikes we were looking forward to a hot breakfast. However at Gilks they stopped breakfast at 12 but we were there before that and they had stopped breakfast at 11.30 because it was busy so we had to have two baps. The car park was not full so i am not sure what Gilks think busy is. £20 for 2 coffees and 2 baps is a bit much although it is a trendy hipster place not a real greasy spoon. Clean place and history too but expensive and poor communication with the menus. Also the first thing you see at the front door is a big A board, which you have to step around, (not vey welcoming) telling you how long a wait you have for food and drink. Depressing. Will I go again? Yes for the ride No for the food. I will take a bottle of water next time if I go again.

What a fantastic place this is!!!! A motoring themed cafe in a lovely village. Sadly we only had time for coffee and cake. They were both of the highest quality but they were out shone by the first class staff!!!!!!

I arrived and the cafe was busy, they found me a table and then, unfortunately they said yes to beans on toast - but when I got to the counter they had stopped doing this as it was a Sunday. The staff couldn't have been more helpful in sorting me something else on the menu as an alternative and were so very pleasant, especially as I wanted something light on a Sunday lunch time. Such a lovely atmosphere and very welcoming. Its really nice to visit a place that cares about looking after their customers.

We had the butchers burger and chips side. Hot, tasty and well presented excellent value for money. Served with a smile and we left with a smile.

A fantastic Christmas Dinner with friends. Absolutely delicious and now we have to live up to that ourselves on Christmas Day! The best roast potatoes ever.

Superb food in really great surroundings. The staff were fantastic looking after us as we hadn’t booked (recommended!) and were stopping here on a journey from Surrey to Cumbria for lunch. The history and theme is fantastic and all the car, motorbike and cycling fans frequenting the cafe was brilliant.

As a large group we often find it hard for places to accommodate us all. This lovely place didn’t disappoint the food was amazing hot and some really great ingredients. Although a few waited slightly long which is expected sometimes. Staff were amazing and very attentive. Really must go again. Well done guys.

What an absolute gem of a place! Lots of history and still owned by the original family - this former Rootes garage is a superb cafe/restaurant! The menu and food is amazing and the cakes and coffee are fantastic. Very friendly, efficient staff including the owner who is very visible and chats to everyone. It was our first visit on my birthday but certainly won’t be our last and we will recommend Gilks to everyone! Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome!

Shockingly poor experience We ordered a couple of their Interim Breakfasts and unfortunately it was awful - The poached egg was minute in size, cooked to death so it could of easily be used for a golf ball! The Bacon was bits which were undercooked, the sausage was smaller than a chipolata & was tasteless, the hash brown was warm & the mushrooms were seriously over cooked and shrunk almost beyond all recognition! The toast was super thin sliced packaged bread & the pot of Baked Beans were tepid. The Tea & Coffee were both Good. Unfortunately, we were so shocked & part of a bigger group that we felt uncomfortable about making a complaint- we will just never go back or recommend this experience to anybody else.

Absolute guaranteed good service, god food and great atmosphere and beautiful cars to look at! People queuing for a table is testament to happy returning customers. Advice booking in advance.

Fabulous little find. Stopped for a little half way stop on a long journey. Dog friendly . Pleasant staff, fast service. Bacon bap with the perfect degree of crispiness!

An amazing find in Kineton. Driving back to Horley from Stratford upon Avon, we discovered this busy family owned and run cafe. The cafe has a lovely menu with terrific service and incredible history. A credit to the family!!

Absolutely rammed when we got here. As usual really friendly efficient service delivered by Keith and the crew. Food was very good and tasty. Would recommend

Amazing service from Keith and the team. Great breakfast - just hits the spot on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The cappuccinos are awesome too.

Wonderful team. Fabulous cakes (especially the chocolate cake with strawberries!). Great location for cars, bikes, cycles….Thank you

Found this cafe by chance, mixture of classic cars and bikes outside, warm welcome inside, had the ‘interim service’ breakfast and have to say it was one of the best , good quality , well cooked, will be back 👍👍

Very good breakfast in very nostalgic surroundings. Service was very friendly and efficient. Well worth the 40 mile round trip. I’ll go agaim

We have eaten here many times as a cycling group. There are cycle racks outside providing easy storage. The food is always really good with quick service and good staff. Impeccably clean. A good cafe and worth a visit if you are in the area

A special thank you to the lady in the Tysoe post office who gave us this recommendation! My husband had mentioned we were on a "date day", which was a spontaneous "let's see where the day takes us" kind of day and she told us...

Another great trip to. Gilks. They get busy on a Sunday so had pre booked 10 of us in but infact we turned up with 13 of us. But not a problem for kieth got us all in Breakfast baps were awesome service as always...

I have been visiting Gilks for a few years now, and cannot fault this place one bit, the staff and owner (Keith and Katherine) Have always gone the extra mile to make my visit special every single time and are very polite and always asking...

Felt very uncomfortable as soon as we walked in. Told no tables were available so we asked for a take away. A table became available so we asked if we could eat there, only to be brought our food in take away containers anyway. Some...

We have visited Gilks a few times now and we are never disappointed! The breakfast, cakes, Sunday lunch, and general lunches are all delicious and good value for money. Staff are always friendly and the place is always buzzing!

I can't help wondering if I should abandon this review and keep the secret to myself. Perhaps I'll just hope nobody reads it! I have never tasted coffee as fine as I did at Gilk's and I now find every excuse I can to get...

A great all round experience had by us all, interior has some great features in and quirky bits. Loved the salt and pepper pots! Service was quick and super polite, we had breakfast and hot drink each and it was fantastic. Will definitely be returning...

Shockingly overpriced food £15 for a very average breakfast. What should be worth no more than £8 at best yes its the same breakfast as whats in the pictures

Rode here today to try this new-to-us café in Kineton near Gaydon Aerodrome. We all chose the medium breakfast; it was excellent. Charming staff. Probably best to reserve a table at busy times.

Visited with the Abarth group and the solo on my bike. The staff are excellent and service great. Good value for money, hope it does well.

Gilks Garage Cafe has friendly, efficient staff, a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the best bacon & egg bap I have had in a long time. What's not to like??

Good - it's a quirky idea, with interesting decor and car related stuff. The many staff were friendly and enthusiastic. The breakfasts were hot, well cooked and not greasy. Bad - the bacon was woefully thin, really not what you'd expect in an £11 breakfast....

Visited for a family lunch (group of 3). We were welcomed by Keith, who was very friendly and told us a bit about the garage. The decor is fantastic with oil drum salt shakers, retro signs, a genuine old petrol pump and an area of...

We have been there three times in recent months as it’s handy for us. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is okay but very basic with no attempt to make it special which given the price they really should be and some...

We were very excited to try this cafe for breakfast however we were unfortunately very underwhelmed. We were seated and told someone would be back to take our order… we were then told we’d been forgotten about. Our coffees took a further 20 minutes to...

I'd been planning a visit to this new venture which is local to me for a while and finally experienced it at their Friday burger & Pizza night. We were not disappointed as other reviews have already stated the food was excellent, the cafe was...

Gilkes is a refreshingly excellent cafe suitable for families. It has a nice car theme but not in your face! Staff are fantastic, always friendly and can’t do enough to help you. Food and drink all very good and prices are good. Highly recommended!

Gilks is the best cafe around - the food, drinks, quality, cleanliness, people, service - everything. You can’t fault it. We are regulars now and super happy to have this local cafe. Please don’t change!

Visited on a recommendation. So glad we did. A FANTASTIC place full of nostalgia of when it was a working garage. Been in the Same family since 1904! Lots of little “mechanics touches” Greeted with a smile, and seated quickly. Ordered the full service breakfast……...

After seeing Gilks used on a Volkswizard you tube video we decided to visit en route to Stratford. The menu was great for breakfast & lunch. The building has been nicely decorated and fitted out. While we were there a good mix of motorists, motorcyclists...

This was a great find whilst staying in Kineton, the place was converted from a garage and has a load of memorabilia inside. Cat enthusiasts will love having a look round. There is a great choice of lunches and drinks here, from light to heavier...

What could be nicer, a great drive out in our classic and a warm welcome top coffe and sticky cake. Loverly staff and resturant. Will visit again.

We were on holiday in the area and this place was recommended a couple of times. It didn't disappoint, freshly cooked good food, hot plates and eggs that weren't lacey!!!!!! The staff were all very friendly and attentive. Lastly the setting, this is no themed...

Took a short detour off the motorway to have a snack here and it was well worth it. I would have had breakfast but had eaten in hotel before we left. Excellent food, friendly efficient service and great motoring history. The pulled pork rolled was...

Well worth the two hour round trip. Breakfast was quality items full of taste. Coffee and hot chocolate needs to be mentioned as well both excellent. Wife enjoyed her latte, and doesn’t like strong coffee, my black Americana was strong enough for my liking. The...

Love this place. All the staff are so welcoming and there’s always something going on. They attract true car enthusiasts, unlike another place not far away. Then add the thoroughly decent food, what’s not to like.

My husband and 2 friends called in at this super garage and car themed cafe- beautifully converted! A real family business that deserves to do so well! Lots of memorabilia from when it was a Rootes Garage- so much else there as well. Such friendly...

Great place, will definitely return. Rendezvous'd with a friend here for a dog walk and lunch. The place has fresh modern decor and was spotlessly clean. Good outdoor seating area with canopy to keep rain off. I would imagine this place gets very busy on...

Excellent cafe first class food and service is second to none. Everything is spotlessly clean can’t recommend enough. Located in beautiful village

What a lovely find. Felt very covid safe. Delicious breakfast baps & coffee. Dog & pushchair friendly and right by a lovely walk. We will return!

We regularly pop by Gilks for a coffee and something to eat, and whether you're after a bacon buttie, hot lunch or a piece of cake it's all great. Hot food is freshly prepared, and the cake slices are very generous. There are often interesting...

Prior to visiting Warwickshire for a couple of days for our wedding anniversary I stumbled accidentally across the website for Gilks Garage cafe which I became very interested in the history of the place coinciding with a photography/research project I'm working on. As we had...

Had a blat out with fellow car club members for breakfast here. Fantastic. Food delicious. Plenty of covered outdoor seating. Other enthusiasts to talk to. Great location. Highly recommend and we will certainly be visiting again VERY SOON.

Our friend recommended this place so we popped over for brekkie on Sunday morning.. A really lovely place where the food is wonderful and all the staff are welcoming and friendly. I really don't have a bad word to say about it. The menu is...

Absolutely superb in every way ,wife and I +storm the staffie were made to feel very welcome,great breakfast and extremely friendly staff easily 10/10 . thought service like this was thing of the past,great work guys.

Living in Warwickshire we are privileged to have such a superb diner as Gilk’s on our doorstep. Besides being made very welcome, the food on offer is made from quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. It was a delight to have coffee that had taste,...

Called in late morning on a Thursday, as always a friendly meet and greet, v good coffee tea and hot chocolate, special mention for the beautiful lemon meringue muffins. Thank you for providing such a good service in these difficult times.

I think many people are on the look-out for those individual family run places with some character, combined with friendly, super helpful staff as well as great food. Gilk's is exactly this. A garage site, transformed into a fantastic cafe whilst preserving the history of...

First visit after doing the Kineton circular walk. We stopped by, initially wanting a drink..but then the delicious specials on offer lured us in "sausage roll" AMAZING. Great and friendly service. We will be back. Loving the descriptions too. Can't wait until normality reigns and...

We try to support local businesses. We parked up to be informed othey had many orders. So unless we had pre ordered it would be a very long wait. Fine, we made an order, went away came back. Stood in a queue for a while....

First class service, excellent food, great decor and super clean. Owner was very welcoming, can’t recommend enough.

Excellent Café, used a few times now before our regular Jaguar Breakfast Club meeting at the nearby British Car Museum, food is always first class along with the coffee and service.

Plenty of seating, including inside so the Tripadvisor warning is out of date. Seating outside in sight or a large new bike rack so a good place for a break. Helpful and pleasant staff, good bacon baps and excellent Victoria sponge which tasted very much...

First time here after hearing so much about this place.. Easy to park, booked in advance, Great service ,excellent food and Super meal .This Café has the prospect of becoming CULT visiting .Already very well themed, could be SPECTACULAR . Outside space for busy times...

A 5 star plus from all of the 19 bikes that came .breakfast 1st class staff 1st class .the venue is spotless the food excellent .the roads around there are brilliant .this was our 1st visit but think it will be come a regular destination

Lovely cafe, good food, good staff and good pricing. Nicely set out seating inside and out, can't fault it.

First visit to Gilkes today. What a lovely cafe. Friendly staff and good value for money. Looks like a very popular place for bikers and cyclists. Would definitely recommend this place and plan to go back there when in the area.

We had a group motorbike meet the service was really very good.The management helping to put up brolly and friendly staff. Very nice food and drinks.

We stumbled across Gilks by chance this morning and we're so happy we did! Everything has been so well thought through with obvious care and attention in every detail, from the decor to the menu to the covid measures. The food was delicious, and all...

Today we went to this cafe for lunch and it really was a nice place, with lovely food that was nice and hot and extremely tasty. The staff were very warm and friendly and helpful. It was good value for money. The place was spotlessly...

We’ve stopped here a few times now while out cycling and have been very impressed every time! Friendly service and very efficient! Great cake to fuel the legs for the pedal back home!

As well as being a fabulous cafe Gilks are doing takeaway pizzas on Friday and Saturday evenings. We have just had some absolutely fantastic ones... Including their "full service " breakfast on a pizza! It shouldn't work, but it does . Order in advance and...

What a great find on our trip to Warwickshire. We really enjoyed the breakfast but more impressive was the friendly way in which we were greeted, despite not having made a booking, and we were shown to an outdoor seating area. The service was fast,...

This is an awesome cafe. Very friendly and welcoming with a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of parking for bikes and cars and a perfect spot for exploring the cotswolds from. Can recommend the breakfast baps!

There are few genuinely cyclist friendly places but Gilks’ is definitely one. From the friendly greeting on arrival to the cycle racks with bike security systems and the water top up point, it is a cyclist’s paradise. And I haven’t even mentioned the joy of...

We were in the area two consecutive days and covid 19 is limiting availability of cafes etc. Both days we received fab service with an obvious genuine eagerness to welcome your business. Supporting businesses like this is the way forward. Coffee was great too. Well...

This review is written during lockdown with all the attendant restrictions Gilks have excelled themselves during lockdown by producing take away options. Their bacon butties not only taste delicious but are a wonderful traffic calming measure. The moreish smell of freshly fried bacon wafting across...

This is a cracking cafe. Food is good basic, well presented and tasty. Delightful interior in the cafe. Fantastic that this has been in the family for three generations and transformed from actual garage to cafe. Well worth a visit. Now during Covid-19 they r...

Absolute Gem. I’ve been here several times now, changing my order every time and I have yet to find something they do poorly here. Breakfast, lunch or one of their themed nights - all have been brilliant. A wonderful community focused business, with incredible food...

This little place is a complete surprise. The food is excellent and competitively priced with a distinctive ambiance. Ideal for cyclists, bikers and those who just want some good wholesome nosh.

'been twice now- allergen knowledge great - oat milk available and gluten free bread - even used the crust which is great - flexible with the offerings - relaxed - people working as well as eating.

Went to have breakfast this morning, wow what a breakfast it was You can’t fault this cafe on anything .... well done keep up the good work

Great breakfast with good quality food, meat supplied by the local butcher in Kineton which is excellent. The cafe is spotlessly clean and the staff are lovely and very friendly. The garage style works very well with an interesting history. Very good value for money.

Very clever transformation of the garage that retains a real feel of a garage whilst producing excellent food. The coffee is delicious and I look forward to eating my way through the menu; it looks fantastic on paper. It has a real buzz about it...

It’s good to see an out of the way café make a real effort with good food and holding on to the heritage on the premises. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Did a solo ride to this cafe after hearing good reviews from other members of Wellesbourne Wheelers. Not disappointed - an extensive food menu, great coffee and very amiable staff. Will definitely visit again.

Had been told about this little find by a friend. Decided to surprise the hubs as he's a motor enthusiast. Unique twist on a cafe with a small amount of motor memorabilia. Hubs chose a veggie brek which included 2 veggie sausages and a spinach...