Higher Ground Cafe Bar in Dudley

Just had a great breakfast in this lively local restaurant. Highly recommend the food and the staff. Regularly go for coffee and cake in the afternoon, which is lovely too.

Lovely place and amazing food! Went for my sisters birthday - they made it a lovely time and special. The food was amazing!

very pleasant staff, very nice place. Fries came pre salted, too heavily salted spoilt my meal, Manchester prices for very little. Otherwise nice place, stylish but lacks substance, same as the menu.

Just had a private party here, the organisation, food and service was the best I have ever experienced. Sami and his team gave us the best night. I couldn't rate it any higher

Ordered kimchi cauliflower burger which arrived on seeded bun with sweet potato fries and one lonely stem of salad leaf. No sauces were offered and no member of staff approached the table at any point to ask if everything was OK for any of our party. Cauliflower burger very tasty but the dry bun added nothing to the dish and wasn't necessary, an accompaniment of a salsa or dressed side salad would be a better alternative. Sweet potato fries were good but would have been great with some mayo or sweet chilli sauce. Despite offering feedback when the plates were collected, my suggestion of the bun not being a good part of the dish didn't seem to be very well received by the gentleman who appeared disinterested. I really think this dish could be elevated with a few tweaks.

Loads of choice for vegans and non vegans!! Choices from sweet and savoury as well! The vegan breakfast is absolutely yummy but so are the pancakes it’s hard to choose!! Great service and lots of seating! Great place for a catch up and coffee or brunch and lunch!

Popped in as it opened for breakfast. Difficult to choose as everything sounded delicious. I went for the Turkish eggs in the end as I wanted to try something new. Friendly service as always and hardly any wait for our food to arrive. The Turkish eggs were so good, unlike anything I have tried before. I didn't have any of the extra toppings but will be back to try again with mushrooms. They also offer a loyalty scheme for hot drinks which helps to tempt me back regularly for their lovely cakes.

First visit today and very impressed. Great for breakfast/brunch and friendly, helpful staff. Sausage bap this time but will be back again very soon to sample more! Turkish eggs in particular sounded amazing

We hired out Higher Ground for my Mums 60th surprise party, and all I can say is WOW! The staff were so incredible from the initial booking all the way through to the party. Honestly they were faultless and made the night so fantastic! The venue itself is gorgeous, with such beautiful modern decor. Everyone commented on how lovely it was! The food was beyond amazing. We had 30 guests and ordered sandwich boards, cheese boards, and mezze boards, along with some bowls of chips. There aren’t even words for how delicious everything was. They even catered for gluten free and vegan! Again everyone commented on how fantastic it all was! I will absolutely book another party here in the future, it is by far the best place in Congleton! Thankyou Higher Ground for making the night so special!

Excellent breakfast and coffee this morning, we live on Moody Street so fantastic location for us. We would have given 5* for everything today but unfortunately the restaurant was really cold I ate my food in my coat I noticed a lot of other dinners were sitting with their coats on. I don’t think the plates were warmed so with it being so cold inside plus a cold plate the food went cold whilst we were eating it. That was the only thing letting this place down. Will return again soon and hope to find some heating on.

Didn’t want full on meal, that’s why we chose this venue as we knew it did small plates, as we were going to a concert that evening. What we had was exceptional really tasty and good value. Will definitely be back. I already love your brunch menu, but the small plates were amazing. Great service too.

We’ve visited lots for brunch and always had a great fresh breakfast, the best in the area by far. The coffee is also gorgeous! The menu changes frequently to keep things fresh. Caters well for vegetarians also. Will be back asap!

Absolutely gorgeous food had 7 small plates between 3 and they were really tasty and delicious. Also had brunch there a few days earlier and it was really good too. Highly recommend

The nicest halloumi fries ever! The test wasn’t bad either. Would definitely recommend. We had the early bird menu and cocktails. The Haru Gimlet is also worth trying!

A friend that booked the "Bottomless Brunch" forgot to notify that me and my partner are vegans. I must say, that the chef has done amazing job with our set meals especially when they were put on the spot without any notice. Food was lovely and Pornstar Martinis were amazing 👏🏻 .

I've been to Higher Ground more times than I can count, but it never ceases to impress. I generally go in for the breakfast - the menu is amazing, whether it's the Turkish Eggs, Mushrooms and Eggs, Avo on toast or the monster Full English (monster in the best way possible - it's huge and delicious). However, I've not been in for the dinner menu very much so I thought I'd try it - especially with a new menu launch. I absolutely loved it. We got the early bird menu, thai chicken cakes w/ asian slaw & sweet chilli dip & pave potato, artichoke & miso mayo. We also grabbed a couple small plates - prawn croquettes & chorizo & roasted pepper quesadilla. The staff are always attentive but not overwhelming, friendly and helpful. The coffee and food are top notch, cocktails are well made and varied, too. I couldn't recommend it enough. Unfortunately, no photos as I it's always in my mouth too quickly.

First time visit today with family. Not only was the service excellent, with cheerful, helpful staff, but the menu is a real treat. I had Turkish eggs with mushrooms and a flat white. The food was really beautifully presented and the flavours were delightfully balanced. The coffee was light and sweet, just as a flat white should be. Genuine delight and treat. Thank you !! 😊

A lively stop off point between activities on our holiday. We needed to kill some time on a rainy day, and decided to drop into Congleton for a quick snack and drink. It was Sunday so a lot of places were closed but higher ground was open and had a good vibe. It was nice busy but not empty or over crowded and we found a nice spot upstairs with our toddler and baby. A lovely range of freshly baked cakes which we we enjoyed with our hot drink. Staff very friendly!

Called in by chance for a drink while out with friends. This is a great little place and we were made very welcome by the owner. There was a very good selection of drinks on offer. Would definitely recommend calling in here whether it’s just for a drink or for food. Will visit again next time we go Congketon.

I visited with my sister, daughter and my baby grandson. We sat upstairs on the comfortable sofas. My sister and I arrived first and had a drink each. My daughter came shortly afterwards with her 2 mth old son. We decided on which food and drink to have and I placed the order. My grandson was looking for his milk and my daughter started feeding him as our food arrived. Typical baby! We asked if they could keep her poached eggs on toast warm whilst she was feeding him. They were very accommodating and too hers away until she had fed him. He fed for a good 20 mins and then I went to ask for her food. The waitress said that they will do fresh for her and bring it up. We didn’t expect them to do this at all and thought it was so kind and thoughtful. It’s always difficult with a new baby and how to handle things when they want feeding and you are out to eat. Emily never likes to ask for things and would have just eaten her meal cold. My sister suggested they could keep it warm maybe? The staff are very efficient, kind and friendly. None of us had any change for a tip and we felt really bad. I am going to go again and make up for the lack of tip this time. What a wonderful morning we had and my daughter felt so relaxed and at ease in there feeding her son. Thank you all so much for being just wonderful. It made our day!!! We need more places like this 💙

The Food was absolutely delicious 😋 we visited with two children and a dog, the staff were great!

Why have I not discovered this little gem before? Went for lunch one day and were so impressed we came for a pre concert evening meal. Words fail to do justice to the amazing meal. Staff were very obliging, keen and professional. Congleton has long...

Great service, relaxed atmosphere and excellent menu! Wouldn’t be out of place in Manchester City centre. I’ve visited HG on numerous occasions whether it be just for coffee & cake, cocktails with friends or the fabulous brunch menu (which is not to be missed). Today...

Visited a few times now for coffee, brunch and lunch. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and good quality food. Recommend the Eggs Benedict

Having been for brunch before and enjoyed it cannot say the same for the visit at night, the room was so cold you could not take your coat off, the portions are small for the price charged, eg lamb shawarma was no bigger than three...

I pretty much never write reviews but the meal I had a couple of weeks ago was so outstanding that I wanted to share my experiences. Genuinely, the best steak I've ever eaten and overall one of the finest meals I've had anywhere. We had...

We hired one of the rooms above for a baby shower which was perfect! Just had to pay a deposit which we got back at the end. Other places we looked into were £25 a head and with money as it is we didn't feel...

The last two visits- Charged £7.50 for a burnt tiny piece of cauliflower and £2 extra for scrambled rather poached eggs at breakfast. That’s me finding an alternative.

Steak arrived late and cold and was definetlly not a medium was well done avoid this place TERRIBLE!!!

Had numerous meals here both day and night and never fails to be great. If I had one criticism it would be that ordering at the bar could go in the bin but otherwise it's the best place to eat in Congleton. Perhaps the only...

Really nice place. Nice, friendly atmosphere. Ordered the Meze to share and it was great. Delicious, and just the right size portion. Place is well decorated and comfy, open plan with large windows for light to flood in day or night. Really nice beer also....

Spectacular hot, fresh food and cocktails made from original recipes with brilliant service and atmosphere. Can't wait to visit again!

Visited again and just had to review ! Just what Congleton needs, beautiful decor and friendly staff. Been at night for meal and cocktails which were lovely 🤩 food is fresh tasty and delicious! Also went bottomless brunch with DJ which was a great afternoon...

Food looks amazing, often call in at the weekend for a drink, lovely staff very welcoming, pleasant outdoor area overlooking the town, amazing decor inside with VERY comfy seating, sofas and can order from the comfort of the sofa which is fab, we will try...

The staff were cheerful & happy plus the coffee was really good so for any Aussies out there I can recommend this cafe. We didn't eat so I'm not sure about the food.

Met friends here for brunch and we were all impressed by the decor and really enjoyed our food. The portions are generous and there’s a really good choice of options. We will definitely go again and would recommend. Family and dog friendly. Nice loos too!

I've visited twice now and both visits have been exceptional. The food is outstanding, so much flavour and originality, the classic full English looked great and I'm told the quality of the bacon and sausage was very good. I arrived the first time to hear...

Went for our daughters birthday. There was a balloon waiting on our table courtesy of the owners. Amazing food, amazing venue. We’ve been four times since HG opened and consistently tasty food. Definitely recommend

Overall expensive. Latte £3.20. Fancy food are all pricey - good volume though, £25 for us two having breakfast was way too much I’m afraid. As a coffee lover, it wasn’t anything special but our expectations might have been too high - lovely coffee but...

After seeing this place on instagram and the food looking really good we decided to visit. It didn't disappoint. I ordered the steak and fries special, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly, the steak was a lot bigger than I was expecting and amazing value...

What can I say, well actually a lot it was so nice , great service, great staff team , it felt really welcoming and the food was delicious.

I've been for brunch twice now and both times the food and drinks were exceptional! You can tell that so much thought and care has gone into sourcing the best ingredients, and everything is cooked fresh and to perfection. The coffee is simply the best...

Lovely place and seemed very popular. Waitresses were very pleasant. Went for brunch. Eggs Benedict was nice but tasted VERY buttery, and unable to cut through the sourdough. Daughter had full English which looked delicious, especially liked the hash brown, but commented on how a...

A friend had heard good reviews , so we thought we would go and check it out for ourselves. On arrival , initial thoughts, nice layout and decor choice . We arrived around lunchtime and the menu we were offered was the Brunch menu. We...

Absolutely amazing place; so much choice! Go in there hungry and you will not be disappointed! I wish I lived a little closer, as I would be eating here more and definitely getting a daily coffee! Great service, bright light atmosphere- I’ll be back to...

Fantastic food, pleasant staff and probably the cleanest cafe I’ve ever been to. The food was freshly prepared and of the highest standards. The staff were very welcoming to us and our little dog and nothing was too much trouble.

First visit and it was fantastic. Lamb dinner and a beef dip (bap dipped in gravy) and it was so good. Passed the “undo the top button on your jeans” test! Amazing food and friendly staff. We were driving so couldn’t sample the wine list...

Food, coffee and drinks are sensational. Such a refreshing spot to arrive in Congelton, unique to the town. Been twice already since it's opened and loved every plate I've had. The spicy eggs are immense, highly recommend. Can't wait to come back for the roast...

Fantastic food & drinks with good atmosphere We visited on a Saturday evening for drinks and then returned for good s little later Fabulous mezze and steak sharing plates and first class drinks

Had a great evening, drinks and food , amazing already tried it for coffee n cake but tonight did the full experience as just started to open later well what can we say … Absolutely fantastic the food was on another level , staff are...