Hobbs House Bistro in Stroud

I don’t often visit Nailsworth but we were here on holiday and I was keen to visit what had always been one of my favourite bakeries. I came today for coffee and cake with my mother and having ordered two coffees and cake to eat in we were surprised that my mother was given her cake in a paper bag. I presumed maybe there had been a misunderstanding? We duly went upstairs to sit down at a table and we were surprised to be served our coffee in takeaway cups and not in crockery cups. My cake didn’t arrive so I had to go and ask for it. It also arrived in a paper bag and not on a plate? Nobody explained or apologised when we were at the till as to why this was going to be the case and generally the staff seemed rushed and nowhere as friendly or as engaging as when I have visited here several times before. If they were short staffed or there was a problem serving using proper crockery then maybe an explanation when we ordered or a notice at the till would have been good. Not the best experience and wished we had gone elsewhere now. Having been to The Kitchen yesterday in Minchinhampton where we were warmly greeted like old friends the difference in the welcome and service was very apparent. Come on Hobbs, you have stiff competition out there and can certainly do so much better.

Blimey - we popped in for a Saturday brunch, we used to come here a lot a few years ago, also wanted to buy some bread. Sat upstairs, along with some other couples and no one came to serve. In the end I went into the bakery to be told you have to order snd collect all yourself before sitting - no restaurant service now being offered. I’m ok with that but no where did they tell you, no sign and no menus. When the order was ready they just screamed your name until you appeared in front of them - even after I made eye contact the lady continued shouting my name - So very rude. It was worse than in a school canteen. We quickly ate a very average bacon bap and left - absolutely awful experience I would not recommend this to anyone.

Full credit to the wonderfully friendly staff at Hobbs House. Nothing was too much trouble - all our requests were met enthusiastically by all staff. Mr &Mr Hobbs - hold on to your chef, he is a real credit to your company. He made our visit a really enjoyable experience- thank you.

Delightful surroundings, polite and friendly staff, delicious coffee and probably the best Bacon buttie I have ever had in a cafe!! Well worth a visit

Just went into Hobbs bakery - no signs to say no dogs, I was shouted at from behind the till in a horrible manner. I then paid for my coffee and then went round to the hatch and overheard 2 members of staff then speaking about me - I could hear it all! Never will I give my custom again.

Hobbs House Bakery is not far from Egypt Hotel. Freshly baked food is excellent, coffee is also excellent, there are tables out side, near the clock tower. Can watch the world go by while eating freshly baked food and drinking coffee.

Also the best service here . The best coffee in Nailsworth . I love their bread . Wonderful staff and work so hard

Food was excellent and so was coffee but service was poor. Rude staff who make you feel like you’re an inconvenience… poor show. And a smile would be nice, uses less muscles than a frown.

We are a local family and Hobbs House Bakery helped our family through lockdown and beyond. They provide many tempting treats which are always really appreciated including their cook from frozen products such as pizza bases and croissants which smell amazing when baking. Staff are always kind, helpful and knowledge about their products. They will often go the extra mile to make up special dairy free, vegetarian or vegan options if politely requested. It’s a well kept secret that will also make delicious cakes to order for special occasions such birthdays. Thank you Hobbs House!

This was quite simply the best, tastiest sausage roll I have eaten in 45 years! Would definitely go out of my way to return

I have been going to Hobbs house for a while now because I love their bread and the cakes they have are fantastic! I really love the friendly atmosphere and their food is delicious! 5/5 stars!

Great food very rude staff particularly young lady serving !!! Doesn’t take much to be polite will not recommend at all

My wife and stopped for a coffee and bacon roll. Product was fine (although only oak milk, no soya for those who are lactose intolerant) but lady than served me was so off hand / distracted on being busy that my ordering was an unwelcome frustration to her day. Totally rude - so many nicer places to spend my money at in Nailsworth , won’t be back.

The food here is generally very nice, and has a really rustic, handmade feel. However every time I have been there the staff have been offhand and distracted. I'd be interested to know why customers are not welcome

Lady serving was incredibly bossy and grumpy, Cauliflower soup came straight off the set of Oliver Twist (except I was not asking for more). The bread, well where do I start, mother's pride sliced white would have been a better experience.

We got chorizo sausage roll and millionaire shortbread and shared as a couple to top up our otherwise more boring lunch and both were delicious! Had a long queue outside which is testament to how good it it, was recommended by our air bnb and a great recommendation! This is was about £5.50 for both items so not the cheapest but you pay for quality.

Wanted to visit here forever. Disappointed in croissant pudding portion v price not able to divide up easily.

Excellent bakery and excellent coffee. They currently have some tables and chairs on a little park area in front of the building. Spoilt for choice for delicious cakes, and the chorizo sausage rolls are gorgeous !

.....and even better coffee. For obvious reasons only doing take outs right now but the long queues reflect its popularity. Chorizo sausage role was exceptional and some excellent cakes to finish. Highly recommended!

Paré aquí para tomar un café en nuestro paseo por la zona. Si bien es principalmente una panadería, también ofrece café arriba. Al ser una panadería, la elección de pasteles es excelente. Teníamos los macarrones que estaban deliciosos. El café también fue muy bueno. Vale la pena detenerse si en la zona.

Spoilt for choice at this Gloucestershire bakery. Producing a large range of delicious bread and cakes. The cafe is small and cosy, serving up simple breakfasts, salads and toasties. Consistently good food and service and great coffee.

Breakfast is always a joy in this small, cosy cafe above the bakery, as demonstrated by the great popularity. Eggs Benedict were always our favourite. Please bring them back onto the menu, even if its just at the weekend!

Paré a tomar un café y un aperitivo a media mañana para pasar un día lluvioso. Tuve el pan de plátano y una gran taza de café negro - ¡mmm! Mi compañero tenía un rollo de salchicha blanco plano y casero que dijo que estaba delicioso. Un entorno pintoresco y agradable, personal amable y servicial. Solo desearía tener más apetito en ese momento, ya que los especiales de desayuno y almuerzo sonaban deliciosos. Vegano vegetariano y panadería de la vieja escuela amigable. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente!

Hobbs have removed their Granola from their menu. Really disappointed. Change may be considered to be good but somethings should remain timeless. Bad day at the bakery!!

My wife and I come here 2/3 times a month, the staff are always friendly, the bacon sandwiches are superb, the kids used to love the smoothies and if you can forget the Fast 800 for a day the cakes are worth travelling there for

Popped in for breakfast with my Bruv.Delightful food, great service, nice coffee.Full of ladies who where there to have a chat and a drink. Probably due to the wooden floor, we couldn’t hear ourselves think let alone talk!!So, best to go when no one else is in there!!

Really lovely little place, great location and maybe the best sausage sandwich I’ve had! Their sourdough is amazing...!

The place is bustling. We had a delicious eggs benedict and an interesting garlic and butter bean hash. There were signs up saying that they were short staffed, and asking us to bear with them but service was excellent. Delicious and recommended.

I visit Nailsworth occasionally and usually buy bread and have breakfast in the cafe. It has always been excellent. On this occasion the waitress apologised for the broken poached egg and offered to replace it, it looked fine on the delicious sourdough bread so I accepted it. When it came to eating it the toast was soggy with vinegary water. When I mentioned it to the waitress she said “oh yes it’s Monday so it’s not our usual chef” ..too complicated then to eat after my partner to organise another coffee..what a disappointment..AVOID MONDAYS

Bakewell tart and flourless chocolate cake are yummy ! The wraps and quiche looked awesome, but we’d just eaten lunch :(

Brilliant bakery and breakfast. So happy to fall upon this artisan bakery, everything done with such flare. Well wort a visit.

Realmente quiero ser amable con este lugar. Venimos aquí cada año cuando estamos de vacaciones y amamos sus pasteles y café. Sin embargo, algo muy perturbador ha sucedido aquí.

This shop does all it can to invite you in. You won't be disappointed if you do go through the door. Brilliant selection and example of bread excellence!

Hobbs bakery is exceptional. the bread is made from organic flours, the bread recipes unusual and delicious. Each slice is a meal in itself. The staff coudln't be more helpful.

The title says it all. But I looked at the menu! I had the best ever Eggs Florentine and then had to have some cake. To top it all the sight of all their lovely fresh bread made me buy a superb sourdough.

There is a wide range of cakes and bread, with seating outside, overlooking the stream. We visit this bakery every time we visit nailsworth🤩🤩

New menu for breakfast - at least new to me. I loved the sourdough waffle with bacon on top with syrup!

Visité Nailsworth para una boda y quería una experiencia de panadería local. Llegó en una mañana de lunes a viernes alrededor de las 9: 00, un gran revuelo. Arriba hay muchos asientos y tenemos asientos en un mostrador corto. Disfrutamos de una taza de café y panadería junto con muchos lugareños. Otros estaban bastante contentos con los desayunos tradicionales ingleses. Bastante encantador.

Had lunch and coffee at the cafe. Lovely cakes and coffees and had a toastie and a breakfast bab, loads of food for the price and good service friendly staff. ☺

The breakfasts are awesome , the coffee terrific , the service friendly, the cakes tremendous. The bread - the best.

Qué gran descubrimiento. Panadería en la planta baja con algunos asientos al aire libre y una pequeña cafetería en la planta superior. Valor fantástico, con buen servicio. Tés adecuados servidos en una tetera, teníamos pan maravilloso, tostadas, pasteles, quiches pero había más en oferta.

Mientras nos alojábamos en Nailsworth, caminamos hacia la ciudad y encontramos Hobbs Bakery. Cuando uno entra hay un maravilloso olor a panadería. El café está arriba, pero uno puede elegir en el mostrador lo que le gustaría a cada uno para que el café sea "un poco menos húmedo". Elegí el pastel de mermelada y mi esposa tenía el pan corto. Nos sirvió un miembro muy agradable de los camareros, había una buena variedad de cafés y tés. Me decidí por un café con leche y fue uno de los mejores que había bebido. Estaba muy ocupado, lo que era natural desde el estándar, pero nos las arreglamos para encontrar un lugar para sentarse. Hay wifi gratuito que es bueno para los viajeros. En total un excelente descanso de media hora. Obviamente, era un lugar donde los lugareños se encontraban ya que probablemente éramos la única pareja fuera de la ciudad. Si estás en la zona por favor ve y pruébalo. Nailsworth también ha defendido con fiereza el estacionamiento gratuito de automóviles, un brillante ejemplo de cómo atraer personas a la ciudad.

Main bit is upstairs. good coffee, good bacon snadwiches. Sit outside and look for fish in the river!

Had a super coffee and cake whilst sitting outside overlooking the stream. Everything is made on the premises and absolutely delicious.

Firstly to be fair let me say at the outset that Hobbs is an excellent bakery. The bread is tasty and many of the baked goods lovely. But as for the quick lunch we were a little disappointed. For the money, the food was distinctly average. For example the bacon sandwich was minimal, two slices of bacon in two ordinary slices of bread, no proper garnish. The pizza was ok, but the vegetarian salad with potatos and pistacchio pesto distinctly bland. The service to be fair was very friendly. I’d come back for a nice coffee and cake, but not for lunch. Kids books and paper were a nice touch.

Number one for coffee and cake in Nailsworth in my opinion. Visited many times always excellent coffee and cakes. Staff always friendly

The best coffee in the area. By far. Baked goods are delicious and remain authentically English. Returning to try the sandwiches. Pretty much everything you'd expect from a 5th generation family bakery that, even with 6 stores, is still owner run and managed.

Not many tables upstairs for larger groups but there is a small outside area to sit. My children were so excited to chose from the bakery and the service was very friendly and efficient.

Popped in with a friend on a Saturday afternoon after mooching round Nailsworth shops - we couldn't make up our minds what to have as it all sounded good but settled on the Margherita pizza with sourdough base, which was delicious - thin and crispy base with plenty of topping and piping hot. No fresh basil so pesto used instead but equally delicious. Good selection of specialist teas including Redbush which isn't readily available in many places. Tea seemed expensive at £2.50 but came in a good-sized pot which held a good 2 cups so better value than it seemed. Prices ok for good quality food and even better to be given a free loaf of bread left from that morning's market (but perfectly fresh and delicious - Turmeric and Black Onion Seed).

Perfect for a tasty and healthy lunch which justifies buying some cakes from their bakery on the way out.

Double expresso for Pds 2.20 which was cold, tasted of sludge, and sat in the bottom of the cup. Granddaughter had some food but our coffee was so bad, I can't remember what she had.

I love this neighbourhood bakery. Downstairs the open kitchen displays delicious and tempting treats for the hungry shopper. Upstairs you can eat the great pastries and pies from downstairs and have a cuppa at the same time. Good for coffee/tea and a light lunch

Best bakery I’ve ever been to, high quality bread, cakes and snacks, no need to go anywhere else if you love nearby

This is a thriving bakery with cafe above. Friendly and informed assistants are a joy to deal with. We bought sandwiches, flapjacks and coffee for a picnic and everything was delicious. Been here before and will definitely be back. All round super experience.

I pride myself on my bread making skills......manual labour as didn't get on with a machine.....but for variety and consistency of quality and flavour I'd always chose Hobbs House bread. It's worth popping Nailsworth where they also have a cafe.

had lunch and it was all very nice. staff were great and the menu was just what we were after. Cakes were amazing.

What a lovely cafe in a great location on Nailsworth. The cakes were delicious, service faultless and a great cup of tea. ( I had earl grey) Wonderful

Hobbs house bakery offers great coffee, pastries, breads and other yummy foods

Enjoyable cosy atmosphere in the centre of Nailsworth by the clock house. Restaurant upstairs, bakery downstairs

Located conveniently in the centre of town by the clock tower. A cosy bakery downstairs with a seating area upstairs.

Hobbs house bakery, a chance find passing through Nailsworth. The Chelsea buns were so Mrs Beeton and perfectly judged, not too sweet and evocative of the fifties.The lardy cake was a unique taste experience, sticky and unctuous. Will always make a detour to call in here.Just highly envious of the locals in Nailsworth.Next time we'll have breakfast and make extra space in the car.

Probably my favourite coffee shop/breakfast place around Tetbury/Avening/Nailsworth. Food is wonderfully fresh, staff are lovely and location is perfect.

Ordered sourdough pizza. Awful. Piece of rolled out pastry with tomato puree spread on top. Then ordered friand cake - not properky cooked. Very disappointed.

This review is about the newly-opened shop on Gloucester Road BristolI visited for the first time on Saturday and had a spinach and ricotta roll, which was delicious. Working at home on Sunday I needed to eat so I grabbed a few coins and popped out for another. Unfortunately they had sold out and the only other vegetarian takeaway item was a quiche priced £3.50. I only had picked up three pounds so expressed regret that I couldn't afford it. The young lad serving said "let me see if we can do anything", which was a kind thought.However when he asked his supervisor, she flatly said "no we can't do that". No effort to assess the situation or even to address me - leaving the poor boy to convey his embarrassed apologies.Luckily for me Parsons down the road had some veg pasties left - reduced as always to clear before closing.So what kind of supervisor is it who, on the first weekend of trading will not engage with a customer, who is so unsupportive of her staff that she treats them like this? Also is the quiche going to be on display tomorrow, and every day until every slice is sold at full price? Artisanal baking and localism is about a lot more than quaint shops and expensive ingredients. It is about building up a relationship with the customers and community. Otherwise people will come to regard it as yet another cash-in.More vegetarian options would have helped this situation, and would appear a good idea for an area like Bishopston.

We arranged sandwiches for our party of 16. They were very fresh, tasty and interesting. Well presented in a takeaway box. Delicious

I have to eat here when I am in the area.The bakery products are the real deal.If you like old school baking you will love it here.

I came here with my dad for brunch the other day, and it was just what we needed. My dad ordered the eggs florentine, which he loved, and I ordered 2 poached eggs on their spelt toast. It was the best spelt bread I'd ever had (much better than store bought!) and you could really tell that it was fresh and homemade. My two eggs were cooked to perfection with a runny yolk, just how I like them. They were able to cater for my dairy free requirements and made sure not to put butter on my toast. The service was quick and the waiters were very friendly. I would come here again.

Good Chai latte and there's always an interesting veggie alternative to the burger. Roast veg stack burger is tasty and comes with chips and salad for a filling lunch.

Loved it. Great service, food and outdoor seating area. We thoroughly enjoyed our pizza and cake late lunch whilst feeding the ducks!

Good lunch food really good made on the premises ..You can also buy lovely bread and cakes etc downstairs.Definitely some of the best bread I have ever tasted.Will go back again ..

A lovely place to visit, but be aware how popular it is. This means the tables are very jammed together. The food and drinks are good or great, but (to my mind) you do pay over the odds.

A quirky little cafe offering amazing bread and homemade cakes. A good snack menu and coffee but not the cheapest but worth a visit.

wonderful freshly made bread of all sorts, also there is a cafe with cakes and drinks, good service, and good value for money

Met a friend here this week and had a really good coffee chased down with a (waist defying) cherry shortbread, both very good. Lively atmosphere on a Wednesday mid morning. Welcome could have been slightly better - kind of felt the lady serving wasn't in a great frame of mind, but otherwise a good experience.

Not a huge range on the menu but what they do is freshly made and very high quality. Sourdough toasties, soup, burgers and salads. The place as a relaxed feel with plenty of newspapers and magazines around. Also benefits from a great range of cakes and bakes from the on site shop.

Four of us went for a quick Saturday lunch. Delicious, great service. Will have no hesitation in going again. (And, of course, the bread and cakes are superb!)

As always first class food and service in this lovely cafe. Travelling to Bath we needed a good start to the day and the Bacon Sandwich hit the spot. Great coffee and really friendly service. Its a bit of a favourite of ours and we look forward to going back soon.

Known for their great bread and food ideas I can now confirm if you already didn't know they serve great coffe and tea as well. The downside is the bright plastic chairs.

I popped in here with the family for lunchtime snacks and coffee. The staff were well trained and switched on and the place had a nice vibe. Coffee was good and cakes were also good as well as the sausage rolls. My only gripe would be the price's which are high for the food.

The food is of a high standard, decent portion sizes and good value for money. The food arrived promptly and was piping hot.

Oh my gosh ! I went upstairs and ordered a cup of tea and a slice of cake.. wait for it £7.45 !!!!!You hear me correct .. £7.45 of which the tea after a quick glance was £3.50 !!!! It was fine and the cake mediocre .. daylight robbery and I've never been back .. I'm still in shock... lol

Decided at last minute after food shop to stop for refreshment. I ventured upstairs where my order for coffee & cake was taken and served very promptly.The quality of both was very good although a little expensive

Went for coffee and hot chocolate. Hot chocolate definitely was not hot and chocolate had not been thoroughly mixed in. Coffee was also only warm. Very disappointed

Absolutely loved the coffee, probably the best I've tasted.Breakfast was really good, I had bacon sandwich and my partner had full english. Only qualm is that some items are a little pricey. I would guess their target market is mostly high end. Nice for a treat though. Cakes looked fantastic, but i did abstain so unable to revirw these also

This bakery has the bread and cake counter downstairs, and a café with table service upstairs. Result, if you want a coffee and cake, you first have to attract the attention of the not very competent waiter/waitress upstairs. They then prepare the coffee upstairs and try to get cake upstairs from below. Shambles ensues. As a branch of the well-hyped and upmarket Hobbs House Bakery, they should do a heap better than this. Who is in charge? And head office needs to get a grip soon.

Visited on the morning before hols as breakfast treat. Service was pleasant, and more efficient than it was a year or so back. The food was fabulous, just simple, well cooked, excellent quality products.Well worth paying that little bit more.

I have only ever had the lunch time sandwiches to take away, but they are my favourite! They do a great meal deal made up of a sandwich with crisps and a drink, much fresher and tastier than a supermarket meal deal for any locals looking for somewhere to get their lunch!

Tricky staircase access if you have mobility problems, but once upstairs a friendly welcome, quick service, good coffee, and great dishes off an interesting menu awaits.Oh yes, and on your way out you can stock up on great breads, cakes and pastries to take home!!

Called in here for breakfast at 8.15 before a day out. The service was really good and the breakfast sandwiches were very nice indeed. Five of us ate and all agreed that the food was really good. We had bacon sandwiches, sausage sandwiches and eggs on toast (poached, scrambled or fried) and all on wonderful sherston bread that tasted like bread used to taste. The bread was so good I couldn't resist buying some for our picnic sandwiches.

Stopped here with an hour to kill, just wanted some toast with jam, ended up with several slices (too much for one) and a smidgen of butter. Not exactly what a solo traveller needed. Staff not helpful and no obvious menu to help selection. However they have a reputation for good breads and this can be validated by the taste but maybe not for a cafe stop for me.

Fancied a trip to Nailsworth with my partner and out two-year-old daughter and came across this place. Beautiful building, great location and setting in the town. Small seated area outside by the brook, kitchen and take-away downstairs with restaurant located up a small flight of stairs. I had the chicken in a bun with tarragon jelly, skin on hand cooked chips and homemade slaw. All hearty and tasty and reasonably priced. My only gripe would be that the jelly was quite intense due to the vinegar The pizza she had was also thumbs up, light sour dough base and tasty toppings. There were two servers, one was very amiable and happy but unfortunately the other server didn't seem like she wanted to be there. Service could have been better - had to get up and ask where our daughters drink was as they forgot, no apology. Had to also get to make the order for the cakes (which were top class). They were bought over before the table was cleared from the mains. The huge and gorgeous slice of chocolate cake we bought was well, so huge we decided to take it with us boxed..... Again, had to ask! In a sentence; good place, good location, good food, good coffee - all let down by the service a little :-/

We frequent call in here at the weekend with the children having walked through the woods. Bacon roll, or eggs Benedict along with a great cup of coffeeGood service, good food, the only issue is it is hard to escape without succumbing to buying some of their cakes when you leave!Well worth a visit on your own or with family and friends.Gets busy though, this is the price you pay for having good food and service in a great location

I really love it here. The cakes are delicious and we've had a full English breakfast a few times. It is so nice here. The food is really fresh and great quality. The waitresses are really nice. We keep going back, great for a nice relaxed bit to eat. Never been for lunch, but breakfast is great.

I have been in the Hobbs House Bistro for a quick bit a lunch time as well as breakfast. There food is alway tasty but a bit on the expensive side. But that tends to be the area the bistro is situated in.

I'll cut to the chase, I'll give them that their bread is pleasant and looking forward to their chickpea sourdough soon to launch, but this 'bistro' needs a darn good clean, it's got the furnishings that just never look clean, personally not what I want from an eating place. I was uninspired by menu, so didn't eat, but dining buddy had mackerel pâté, with pickles and toast which he delighted in: crunchy toast and tasty pate, tangy gherkins . The children's choice was limited but ample on this occasion; would tire to regulars I imagine. My boy had toastie, fruit and the ubiquitous cartoon of drink; Shame they didn't offer milk.The down side was the coffee: if it's decent coffee you're after give this place a miss, a double shot latte lacked flavour, barely tasted of coffee and was poorly made with lots of foam (that's cappuccino!).

We stopped here whilst heading for the M5. Passing the array of figure firming cakes, we went upstairs to the bistro. It's simply styled with a couple of comfy sofas tucked away in the corner. We had a breakfast of just toast and coffee. The bread tasted absolutely stunning both seeded and white. Butter and preserves are self service and only add to the experience. Lovely place to stop ...

Having a rotten day at work so decided to spoil myself with lunch from Hobbs House - certainly not the cheapest place to eat but all good stuff, unusual flavour combinations and a lovely way to spoil yourself. Beetroot and lentil wrap, enormous and well-stuffed - couldn't eat it all at once!

Food here is great, staff are lovely but the only thing that drops it down to three from five is the acoustics in the dining area upstairs. If it's busy, it's like trying to eat and meet on the concourse of a train platform in regards to noise rather than size. Best thing is to eat quickly and take away as much as you can

Enjoyed homemade burgers with Stilton and mushroom with crunchy chips. The wife had a kale,seaweed and mango smoothy which she enjoyed very much

Seating is upstairs above the bakery. We had an excellent coffee and a tasty ham and pineapple pizza which was reasonably priced. Walls are decorated with lovely paintings which are for sale. The delicious smell of baking permeates the building. There's additional seating outside by the river.