Ginger and Pickles in Cheshire West and Chester

We stopped as a party of 8 in Tarporley for an impromptu lunch and found this gem of a place! The staff could not have made us feel more welcome and were so attentive! We all ate different foods and I am gluten free and was served a delicious lunch. The whole party enjoyed the experience . Thank you !

Took our usual trip from Warrington to join in the Carols at the Church in Tarporley. Arrived for pre hot choc and cake but were told by the staff that they were closed. We could see an afternoon tea in full swing and a birthday party. It was 3.30 so I explained I’d googled and closing was 4pm. We were allowed to enter for tea and cake. My husband wanted a toasted tea cake but the ‘kitchen was closed’ Really? It’s just a toaster needed surely? I am gluten free but there were no gf cakes. Poor attitude from the staff. Definitely wouldn’t return.

I went to Ginger and Pickles in Tarporley for the first time, hoping to grab some food and coffee and find a cosy spot to work for a bit. But here's the thing – they don't have WIFI. When I asked about it, the lady got a bit defensive, like it's a common complaint and told me to talk to the manager about it. Seriously, in 2023, who doesn't have WIFI? Most places do, so it's kind of odd. Maybe they don't want people hanging around and working too long, which is an old-fashioned way of thinking. I usually pick cafes based on whether I can work there, especially when home isn't an option with noisy children running around. I understand the owner is tackling a problem that isn't there—a response driven by fear or apprehension. It's a shame, but I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone wanting to get work done because of the lack of WiFi.

Very disappointing. The service wasn’t great and this lovely cafe has definitely lost its magic. Bacon was over cooked and hard. The banana loaf was bland and a dry breakfast. The cappuccino was very thin and like a flat white. This cafe used to be incredible. It’s now overpriced and serving bland tasting food.

Like so many other reviewers I found the staff unfriendly and more interested in chatting than noticing customers. First time here and a bad start as the waitress threw 2 menus on our table without a word!! Eventually I ordered at the counter as I assumed that was the policy only to have a lady appear with a notepad long after I had placed our order. Our lunch arrived quickly, it was good and interesting although expensive. I would not rush back as the attitude and atmosphere is not good. Finally the lady in Ginger & Pickle Bakehouse (across the road) was so different friendly helpful and a pleasure to meet.

Superb lunch out with my mother, the food here is always excellent and the service and friendliness from the staff members is outstanding. The only gripe we ever have is how noisy it is and this is potentially due to lack of soft furnishings as everything echoes without. 5 stars for the food and staff in this gorgeous location

Excellent breakfast served very quickly and perfectly presented. A pleasure to see milk being delivered by a local farm!

A lovely stop off on a visit to friends. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was delivered quickly and it was delicious. The bread came from their bakery opposite the restaurant.

I'm seriously shocked at the bad reviews! Are some people impossible to please? We met a couple of friends for lunch yesterday and it was such a lovely place! The staff couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. I had never had oat cakes before and I was loving them! We will definitely return on our next visit to Tarporley as we have friends in the area.

Called in to the shop Christmas eve bought a lovely loaf and mince pies that were just the best ever!!! 10/10

Lovely atmosphere, we were greeted on arrival and made it a pleasant experience for tea and scones after terrible service at another establishment for lunch. Will definitely visit your Nantwich branch soon x

The three ladies who served us were fantastic found out it was my birthday gave us a cake and candle sang happy birthday and the food was great thank you so much

Visited for the first time today and had a lovely experience. Gorgeous toasted sandwich and beautiful scone. Fabulous service and great atmosphere, we will definitely return soon.

Dropped in late afternoon when they were only serving hot drinks and cakes---perfect for our needs. Nice atmosphere very friendly service.

Popped in for coffee and cake on what had been a rainy Friday. Service was a little slow but not unfriendly as mentioned in other reviews. Ordered a scone that was on the blackboard as a special and a piece of coffee cake. It took a while before we were told there were no scones left and had to choose something else .. a cinnamon bun was chosen . The cakes were excellent and the coffee really good. The cafe is light and airy the huge windows let the light flood in making it a lovely place to sit in an otherwise dull day

Appalling service from staff who appeared to be oblivious to customers waiting to order/pay the bill. Food was poor quality, mushrooms inedible, bacon fatty and stale, toast very dry. With hindsight ought to have complained but had two guests with me and wasn’t keen to embarrass anyone. But wrote a letter when I got home…a month later still awaiting acknowledgment. Won’t be returning or recommending to anyone.

Had 2 club sandwiches and 2 coffees. £25. Rather expensive for what it was. The toasted bread was an odd consistency. The filling rather meagre. Would have expected a decent sourdough nd filling for this price. The coffee was ok but not very hot and I've had better. I did a considerable detour to have lunch here but will not be back.

Called here on business and was recommended by the local posties on their picket line. On entering we noticed the only two table free needed cleaning and we would of been prepared to wait until the lady chewing the wasp behind the counter very abruptly told us she had no free tables unless we wanted to sit outside in the rain !?!? Anyway we ended up at The Swan and had one of the best breakfast served by lovely ladies who smiled all the time we were there 😄

Popped in on Sunday for cake and coffee! May be the lady at the counter was stressed but no smile or warmth just asking where we were sitting and what did we want! Then midway through the order started new conversation/bicker with other staff member....

Not for the first time, we've come here, waited to be given a menu then waited and waited for someone to come and take our order. Made eye contact several times with the waitress only to be ignored while she drank her coffee behind the...

Bought a seeded loaf from the Bakehouss. Cost £3.95. Asked for it sliced, we got a very soft loaf in a plastic bag which tasted like yesterday’s. So disappointing.

Had lunch here visiting from manchester. I had the veggie breakfast which was very nice. My wife had quiche of day. All in all a nice place but a tad overpriced but prices are going up all over. Lovely location too.

Really enjoyed our visit to the Tarporley venue yesterday. I often expect a gluten free version to be a pale imitation of the standard option. That wasn't the case and the coeliac in our party was very happy. Friendly service, lovely décor. We hope to...

We have been here a few times, food very good and freshly made, good tea, first class coffee and service

Ginger and Pickles do an EXCELLENT takeaway afternoon tea- the scones are absolutely amazing! They come with clotted cream and jam, with a selection of delicious sponges and finger sandwiches.

Nice atmosphere, fabulous food and wonderful service from the lovely, friendly ladies! Cannot recommend it enough. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back! Thank you 11/02/22

If I could I would have given it 10. But everyone would be visiting ginger and pickles and then everyone else would know. Don’t tell anyone about this cafe. It’s a secret.

a staff member said i should go somewhere else because i eat gluten free food and i feel terrified wouldnt reccomend

I rated my experience with 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars because it requires it. If there was 10 stars I would have given them eleven. Food excellent. Location great. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Happy Cristmas and happy new year when it arrives. Keep safe. MickH

Lovely visit with very good service. Quaint, attractive with a lovely ambience. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Tarporley.

Not local to Tarporley but was staying at the Swan for the weekend and had popped in to get a sandwich as part of a picnic. I spotted the almond croissants and had to go back today to try one out. OMG the best one...

This review is repeatedly being taken down for no reason! Suspicious I enquired about gluten free as I had seen a review they quoted on the Tarporley website, that suggested they did gluten free food and it was safe. I completely understand there isn't a...

So recently popped into Gingers to get myself a sandwich whilst working in the Area wasn't my 1st choice on the day really fancied ham egg chips at the Dysert Arms in bunbury but I was a little pushed for time in between travelling to...

Yesterday had coffee and fudge cake in the Rising Sun and today, cream tea at Lattè Da. Why you may ask when I'm writing a review of Ginger & Pickles in Tarporley... Well, yesterday arrived at 4pm to be greeted with a mono "We're closing...

As a local to Tarporley I would prefer not to leave a negative review, however this is not the first time I have had very poor service at Ginger and Pickles cafe. Please increase the amount of rostered staff and please invest in some proper...

No one greeted us in any way on arrival. We chose a table & sat & sat & sat until eventually someone brought us a menu telling us that there was no hot food now after 3 pm. We had arrived before 3 pm so...

I was helping to arrange a business day out locally at Delamere forest and we wanted to have individual picnics for each person and we also had a few with dietary requirements. I spoke to Heather a few weeks before and from the outset she...

Went to this eatery for lunch today on a visit to lovely Tarporley. Sat down outside and asked for menu. Was informed food orders might take at least 30mins. Said no problem. Decided on food and set menus aside to make it obvious ready to...

Outstanding food and service!! We even brought some bread and cakes to take home. The staff are lovely and the food is local

Well impressed with our take out afternoon teas from G&P. Ordered online, pick-up at arranged time. My hubby had the savoury one, which included Nantwich blue cheese and I had the traditional afternoon tea. Top quality ingredients. Beautifully packaged up and generous portions. Hope they...

I only spent 20 mins or so here for lunch but I could easily have stayed longer. A nice vibe complimented by friendly staff and great food! Highly recommended.

First visit whilst out on a Saturday morning bike ride and having passed this place before I now wish I hadn't. Quite simply (Even though they are operating under COVID take out restrictions) the quality of the service, coffee and particularly the bacon and egg...

Delicious afternoon tea with generous portions of everything. Six different flavours of finger sandwiches, the most fabulous scones with jam and clotted cream, and plenty of cake. In fact, we couldn't manage everything and brought some cakes home in a box. Lovely staff.

Great choice of homemade cakes and even better choice of loose leaf teas and hot drinks! Friendly and relaxed service. Busy atmosphere. Highly recommend

We tried to get in here for afternoon tea the day before but all tables were booked. It’s obviously very popular! Returned for breakfast Sunday morning and food was cooked fresh and you could tell it was lovely. Waited a while to be seen to...

i love this cafe ....not only does it serve great fresh food and delicious cakes the staff are amazing. we were booked in for mothers day afternoon tea but sadly due to corona virus it was cancelled so the amazing people at g&p boxed the...

A friend treated me to afternoon tea for my birthday at this lovely cafe in Tarporley. The food was wonderful, plentiful and extremely fresh. Cakes and scones were home-made, a good variety of sandwiches. It was all beautifully presented. The staff were lovely and friendly...

I'm a regular here, it's my go-to place for snacks and light meals, and sometimes a breakfast. It's run by the same people as the original branch in Nantwich, and to the same high standard. Can be difficult to get a seat at times, especially...

Quick bite to eat on a busy Saturday. Tarporley cafe today. Quality and service as excellent as usual even though they were very busy.

Called in for cake away whilst staying in the area for the weekend. Wonderful bright and happy staff which makes a refreshing change. Had a wonderful slice of carrot cake. Chatting with the ladies and gent and mentioned it was a birthday treat and got mine as a happy birthday which was a amazing thing to do so thank you so much for that. We will be back for a finish finger sandwich next time we are down for sure.

called in at ginger and pickles and ordered two goats cheese melt's , meal was excellent , well cooked and very tasty . interior was spot on and staff was very friendly .would recommend calling in for a meal . also had tea and coffee which was excellent . also has an excellent toilet .

We called in to grab a couple of take away sandwiches.The cafe was packed, but were surprised that it took almost 15 mins for the sandwich to be prepared.I was very surprised when I opened the sandwich to find it made on a very mediocre mass produced sliced white bread, really not on par as to what I would have expected from a sandwich shop in Tarporley that was so busy.Will not be going back

Went as a group of 4 friends for brunch. The men had a strongmans full English breakfast & enjoyed it along with good coffee. Shared a beforenoon tea with my friend, all very nice. The only drawback being because it all comes at once, the bacon butty, the toasted bagel with scrambled egg & smoked salmon plus the layer of individual little pots of sausages, beans, black pudding & tomatoes with the toast on top layer, it is impossible to eat everything while it is still hot or even warm. I would have much preferred it to come at intervals so I could've enjoyed each at its best. Nice atmosphere, nothing fancy & friendly staff.

We stopped off here for brunch. I had a full English breakfast with sausage, bacon, mushrooms, beans and egg. It that was nicely cooked although the sausage was a little plain. The day we went it was quite busy so the lady serving was a little rushed. Overall it is a nice place to stop for something to eat or drink if you are in the town.

Our first visit to Tarporley since moving to N.Shropshire a few months ago.Pre-booked a table for four; based on other Trip Advisor reviews we had high expectations and were not disappointed, it was faultless. The food was generous and delicious, the coffee was great too. Served by very friendly and efficient staff. Lovely atmosphere, loyalty cards given, we'll be back next time we have family staying. Make sure you book and go hungry are my top tips!!!

Called in on Saturday afternoon and was please to find out we could still order off the breakfast menu. Most places have cut off time for the breakfast items. The staff were friendly. It was nice to see some old features of the previous uses the building been used for.

Breakfast, fantastic food, excellent service. Very attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

went yesterday for lunch it was my birthday. great service, great food, nice staff lovely will go back again soon thank you

The Afternoon Tea is fantastic!

Called in for coffee and a scone. The scones were freshly baked and tasted superb. Staff were very friendly. Nice atmosphere.

Great tea room , afternoon cream tea was lovey, very good service and friendly staff . Will definitely be going back.

omg! order the bacon sandwich! the bread wasn't the cheap sliced stuff, but quality bread with rather good bacon. It wasn't the cheapest bacon sandwich but probably the best!

We were reccomended this wonderful cafe by a friend. It didn't disappoint!! For a light lunch 3 people had soup, it was fresh and home made, the breads were delicious!! I opted for the "healthy stack", fresh to the menu, it was spinach, 2 poached eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes and halloumi. This is one if the best lunches i have had this year. Highly reccomend this place, recommend the teas and the healthy stack. We will be back!!

We were given the wonderful gift of a voucher for Afternoon Tea + Prosecco.

Loved this little cafe where we were warmly welcomed and served our afternoon tea. As a Canadian we can not always find a spot that serves tea with yummy sandwiches, scones, fresh jam and clotted cream. We had to take our cakes home to enjoy as the servings were generous.

Love this place... it’s really friendly and welcoming. It has a lovely little court yard where you can sit when the weather is good. Lovely cakes and a great cuppa !

Was staying in the nearby portal hotel but refuse to pay 18 quid for a buffet breakfast. Nipped into the wee village to get the wife coffee and breakfast and saw this little restaurant. Had the Cheshire breakfast. Freshly cooked produce cooked to perfection. Had a cup of tea. Got a lovely big pot with a tea leaf strainer. No tea bags here. Fantastic. Served by a bubbly chatty girl. Many thanks for the breakfast. Will use this establishment again.

Try this place for a real hearty breakfast.. Great food lovely staff , will definitely go back for more James And Karen Failsworth Manchester

Good tea in big pot and lovely cake Friendly welcome. Central location Breakfast menu looks good too !

It's tough to open a café in the village when there are so many. Called in for Breakfast and enjoyed. Like the décor. Efficient staff. Everything was good and decent value (by Tarporley standards). Seem to already have a good number of regulars which is always a good sign.

Called into Tarporley to use a cash machine + having found somewhere to park decided to have a drink + snack. Service quite quick + sandwich fine. Staff helpful. Parking is the problem in the village as even the community centre car parking is time limited + very busy

Always serve excellent home made food, cakes are beautiful, highly recommend the hot chocolate and the sausage and caramelised onion toastie just lovely. Thanks very much

We are so lucky to have a great selection of excellent eateries in Tarporley and Ginger & Pickles in no exception, delicious food, lovely cosy surroundings and all the staff are so welcoming and accommodating, nothing is ever too much trouble, the daily homemade soups are so good, perfect on these cold days after walking the dog who is always welcome too we love a G&P; breakfast too at the weekends, it’s a real gem in the village.

it does not matter whether your having a full breakfast or a cake and coffee...its great value for money...good portion size, well presented and tasty....

I visited this friendly little cafe 4 times while staying in Tarporley. It’s unpretentious and genuine with a warm welcome. The food is good home cooking style. Great breakfast, homemade soups and sandwiches. Love that it’s dog friendly 🐶

We visited for lunch and enjoyed delicious soup and cake. The coffee was also excellent. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We’ll be back.

Had Afternoon Tea bought for me for my birthday it was the best Afternoon Tea I have ever had. Staff was lovely! Beautiful and clean Coffee Shop, Nice Atmosphere, All home cooked foods. Mylene Afternoon Tea was to die for A****

Lovely cafe located in the high street. The service is excellent, friendly, polite and very upbeat. The menu choice is good and the quality of food is excellent.The atmosphere at the G&P; is warm and welcoming, frankly the locals eat here and you can see and taste why

Well worth a visit. Lovely fresh food. Lots of choices for breakfast. Pretty crockery.

Great Staff, Lovely drinks, Nice cakes, will be visiting again soon, everyone is welcome good selection of food

Visited the great place with some friends just when they released their summer menu. We've visited the one in Nantwich and loved it so were pleased when this one didn't disappoint!

stopped in as a change from the usual options in tarporley.

A surprise afternoon tea for my daughter. Traveling from Manchester we chose the Tarporley restaurant as it was much nearer than Nantwich and very easy to find and park. Decor was rustic and clean. The staff were lovely and they made us a very nice afternoon tea even with specific dietary restrictions. Sandwiches were fresh wraps were unusual and tasty. Scones were big and a large wedge and choice of cake. Booking is essential and payment is at time of booking

Margaret and I popped into the recently opened Ginger and Pickles in Tarporley this week for tea and cake

This cafe is on the Main Street through Tarporley, it is fairly small but has a good choice on the menu, It is worth a try if you are in Tarporley, being on the main street parking is not that easy outside the cafe, but there is car parking nearby leaving you a short walk.

Had a delicious hot chocolate in the Tarporley branch on a rainy Saturday. Staff were all lovely and very attentive. They even brought us a bowl of water for our slightly soggy dog! Thank you for the excellent experience.