Lake House Cafe in South Bucks

Lovely folk working at the Lake House Cafe My boat had broken down on the Thames and I was without power After asking the staff they let me charge all my power banks and my phone...which I needed to keep in touch with the marine engineers I had a pot of amazing Lemon and Ginger loose leaf tea...and kept out of the way - as they suddenly got super busy The breakfasts looked great! Thank y'all

Tucked away gem! Lovely views over the lake. Nice log burner inside and heaters outside if cold Was made welcome

Services was amazing and really helpful staff as we were visiting the area with our dog and was offered a dog walk ect. Well done Amy

Hidden gem, great staff all friendly and good was really hot and quick to table

A hidden gem, friendly service, good food, reasonable prices, amazing setting looking out over the lake

great place for food and drink. gets busy quickly

Good cakes. Extensive tea menu Range of Belgian beers.

The cafe is just ideal, perfect place to break away from normality. A wonderful bunch of people runs it, produce exceptional high quality food at a very reasonable price. Above all they are as friendly as it gets. A super convivial place that I can't praise enough.

Lovely location. Good food. Pleasant staff.

Love this place, good honest food and friendly helpful staff.

What a lovely stop for a late breakfast. We had the choice to sit inside or out and the view of the lake was beautiful. The food was good quality and fresh. Staff were friendly and service quick. Had someone not recommended it, we would never have found it. What a hidden gem!

Again only stopped for coffee during a walk

Great place for coffee and a snack.

Thee BEST rustic cheese and onion chips EVER!!! Also, the toasted panini with ham, Brie and chutney was DEE-liscious!👏

Lovely place for breakfast or lunch with an amazing view.

The cafe is really tired but the owner was friendly. It could do with a spruce up on the outside and in the toilet area. The food was decent and hot. The English breakfasts looked good and I think they may be known for it.

Nice chilled space out of the way from the main road with amazing views of Taplow Lake Food absolutely amazing and staff super friendly

Great place to eat with a veiw . Dog friendly and good service and food.

Excellent food and excellent service in an excellent location. I would heartily recommend if you are looking for a peaceful stop off.

This is a great find which serves great coffee and delicious food freshly prepared for you. We have the Brie and red onion panini with bacon and rustic fries. Have to say the portions were very generous and the food tasted amazing! The rustic fries were something else… so crispy, tasty and perfect with the panini. My latte was perfectly made . The service was first class and everyone was made to feel welcome. Will be back soon to try a breakfast!

This is a lovely place overlooking water views with extensive list of loose leaf potted tea, will 100% be back for tea!

Good service n beautiful location n food quality is very nice n stuff behavior very good.thank u so much cafe lake house stuff n owner

Lovely tucked away spot for breakfast, lunch or tea and cake. Rustic fries and club sandwich were tasty, and loads of loose leaf teas to choose from. We will be back!

Very nice breakfast. Definitely recommend

Happened to be here in the time of Oktoberfest, hence the bockwurst and sauerkraut. Was delicious though :)

First time visiting the lovely little cafe with a great range of Belgium beers. Will definitely be back.

I was on a Sunday morning in the area and decided to make a stop here for coffee. The spot is beautiful and the views of the lake were amazing. The service was great and I didn’t wait long to get my coffee with a free biscuit.

If you come close to this area, you have to visit! Tucked away from everything up a little winding road is this amazing place that looks over the waters and the food is really good!

What an unexpected and fabulous find! Three of us dropped off the M4 and after a quick google search we found the Lake House Cafe and stopped for breakfast. We sat outside in the sunshine overlooking the lake and chose our delicious and freshly prepared breakfast from the very comprehensive menu. There’s an excellent selection of loose leaf teas available, the cappuccino was delicious and at the other end of the menu a great selection of Belgium beers which we obviously didn’t partake as we were eating breakfast! Everything was obviously good quality and perfectly cooked and the staff were all polite and efficient. We all agreed that if we lived locally we’d be regular visitors!

A local gem. Fantastic, friendly service and great food in a beautiful setting.

Great cafe with wonderful views

Found on a whim while visiting in the area. Nice spot hidden away down a narrow drive. View of a lake with seating outside and in. Great food & service. Thank you.

Over hyped- could be better with better management. Food is well proportioned, not much on the menu sadly.

Very nice place, casy, relaxing atmosphere 😊

Wonderful view of Taplow lake. Love the events with cuisines of different countries.

An excellent visit this morning meeting friends for a catch up breakfast before they whizz of to another Country! The staff were very friendly and the location was quite stunning in the morning sunshine. Thanks to all the staff there!

We were there last Saturday for lunch. Lovely way to escape London rapidly! 27 minutes on Elizabeth Line from Ealing Broadway. Make sure you get the right train (twice an hour) that stops at Taplow: download the PDF timetable from TFL. South exit from station over footbridge, 15 minute walk: use Google maps to follow footpath round north of lake. Had ham/egg/chips and draft Paulaner (a favourite). There is a menu page full of Belgian beer like Kwak (served in the correct glass) and Delirium Tremens if you're braver. M had Picpoul. Watched geese, ducks, red kites, cormorants from our outside but covered table which we hadn't booked. Brilliant!

This is the greatest find in my time in Buckinghamshire, it's a totally fantastic experience, and the owners are so welcoming. if you are a swimmer it is a utopia, in fact I am loathe to share because it is such an incredible swimming experience and I have met so many wonderful friendly people. I cannot speak highly enough of the Lake House Cafe

Taplow lake is a little oasis. I swim there but always stay for breakfast afterwards. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The food is great, the view is beautiful, what is there not to like?

I swim at Taplow lake regularly and often have breakfast afterwards. It’s a fabulous location, beautiful views across the lake which is very safely managed. Breakfast is really lovely. I usually select the bacon bap with coffee. The ingredients are definitely quality and I’ve never experienced anything other than politeness and friendliness from the staff. Great place would highly recommend.

I swim occasionally at the lake and when I do I always stay for breakfast. The food is excellent and I love that this is a local family owned business. The whole family are involved across three generations and the place is an absolute credit to them. Friendly welcoming and always go above and beyond to make sure we have everything we need. Thoroughly recommend.

I've been coming to the cafe for nearly two years. Breakfast after a swim in the lake is a must. It is very well run, the staff are friendly and efficient and you overlook the lake. What's not to like. Top spot.

Great little cafe with a nice view over the lake

Great view, nice location, went on a quiet evening but no complaints

Fantastic setting right on the lake and good food and drinks, though not always the best service. The location is worth it though

A very busy place. We were going for breakfast, full of open water swimmers and a few cyclists. But we were sat down with only a short wait. Service was fairly good as they were rushed off their feet. Food isn't cheap but good quality ingredients. Service 8 /10 Food 10 /10 Value for money 8/10 Cleanliness 10 / 10 Atmosphere 8 / 10 It's definitely worth a visit

On the two occasions I’ve been here, I can definitely say that this place has good food and good coffee. I enjoyed a good full English breakfast here on my first visit and the coffee has been good on both occasions. The staff are generally polite and friendly, though when asking to move inside to use a plug for my laptop, the reactions of staff did seem slightly odd, as if it was an inconvenience, and it also seemed like it was an inconvenience when asking to pay. I found those interactions slightly strange and not the most welcoming or accommodating. As I say, good food and good coffee and I would come again. Hopefully these were just isolated incidents.

I recently visited the Lake House Cafe on a sunny Sunday morning, and I have mixed feelings about my experience. The location is absolutely stunning, perfect for a sunny day with beautiful lake views and a serene atmosphere. It's an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. However, the breakfast was mediocre and nothing special. The food was average and didn't particularly stand out in terms of flavor or presentation. The waiting time for food and drinks was longer than usual, which I understand since it was a busy Sunday. However, what disappointed me was the service. Several waitresses attended to us, and two of them asked us multiple times what we had ordered. This lack of coordination felt unprofessional and added to the overall wait time. In summary, while the Lake House Cafe offers a fantastic setting and is perfect for a leisurely day by the lake, the breakfast and service left much to be desired. With some improvements in these areas, it could truly be a standout spot.

Superb Breakfast right next to Taplow Lake. Great service and atmosphere to boot. Definitely be coming back hopefully when it's a little quieter though.

My neice discovered this hidden gem. Great choice of food, freshly prepared. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Dogs welcome.

Went to celebrate a life and it was a great turn out and lovely people.

Attended for a memorial but was as friendly with attentive staff who treat you more as friends than customers. A beautiful setting.

A beautiful location, lovely food and really friendly staff. Will definitely be back 🙂

Had a lovely lunch at the hill house cafe today with my husband. The food was amazing and the service was great. My only criticism is that the indoor tables were not available as.i prefer to sit inside as I don't like the heat. By the manager was very considerant and moved our table into the shade which I really appreciated. We will definitely be back. Hopefully the tables inside will be open next time.

I love this spot, great company, good freshly prepared food after a refreshing swim and what a lovely view. What's not to like.

Great hidden little gem lived around here for 2 years and only just found out about this place great food and service 😀

Stopped for coffee, ended up with a tuna melt and 3 pints for a customer that turned up out of the blue. Will be going back with my wife and 2 dogs at the weekend. Also GF breakfast avaliable

Ridiculous prices. £9.65 for 1 bagel 2 sausages and a cup.of tea Avoid or ring bank manager

Had a fantastic burger here the other day. Food is amazing and great quality. They do a great breakfast too.

Really lovely cafe, situated at the side of the lake. Carrot cake was gorgeous 😍 Enjoyed it with latte in a snug seating inside. Ample parking spaces and dog hut and plenty of outdoor seating.

Dog friendly, bike friendly - the perfect cafe!

Superb! This place is wonderful. Excellent food, perfect coffee and really lovely staff. Very welcoming.

So warm and friendly with great food.

Only had a latte ..great service and a lovely view of the lake 😁 prices not too bad either!

Nice place to visit for a quick bite or refreshments after a walk along the Jubilee river. Staff friendly enough and service average.

Stopped off for lunch yesterday, sat outside and could warm up with a tasty oat milk hot choc, toasted panini's and the chicken casserole looked super tasty and smelt great.

Delicious breakfast in such a beautiful setting, will definitely be back,

I don’t usually leave reviews but this place was so awful it warrants it. Left for ages for someone to come and give us a table, service slow and orders mixed up, have to get your own cutlery and sauces if you want them as asking the staff gets you nowhere and the sandwiches were very dry. The only positives were the chips and the view. Won’t be visiting here again. It’s a shame because it has so much potential but it needs a good overhall and properly trained staff. Update Jan 2024. I wasn't notified of the response from the owner hence I did not get in touch a second time. I'm rather surprised to find that, following an "internal investigation" I've been accused of bringing my own alcohol and being asked to leave when in fact I attended for lunch with my husband, 2 year old child and was pregnant at the time. I notice that anyone who has left a bad review on google gets accused of writing reviews with malicious intentions, and in my case, a character assasination. Perhaps you should take on board the feedback in a constructive way rather than being rude and dismissive of anyone who is disappointed with the experience.

A lovely find on a grim sunday morning, warm roaring fire, hot chocolate, coffees and a lake view - what more does one want, other than sunshine :)

Absolutely loved our lunch here today. A beautiful place to catch up and food was fantastic. So glad we discovered it and can't wait to visit again.

Great cafe with a lake view. The only downside i can say is the kid serving our bill, he did not showed us the full list of our bill. He straight away asked to tap to the machine showing the total bill. I didnt have time to argue coz i dont want to spoil our time there. Overall, great experience still.

A great place for family and for keen swimmers lovely atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. A must visit. Great food after a healthy swim!

A bit tricky to get there, they could improve the entry, great view, brilliat terrace, food was almost perfect, coffee is great I do recomand it!

Really nice location, facing on to Taplow lake, with friendly and helpful staff. Food was pretty good (though slightly expensive, £13 for a full English breakfast). This cafe was very busy when we visited, so we had to sit outside in the rain, but there were patio heaters provided. I would recommend this location if you want to visit a local café.

I recently dined at the Lake House Cafe in Taplow, and it was an exceptional experience. The service was top-notch, thanks Christian and the young fella for the great chats. The highlight for me was the serene view of the lake at the end of our meal, which added a sense of tranquility to the day date my partner and I had. As for the food, it was delicious, with a menu offering comfort foot for the misty weather ahead of us. I highly recommend the Lake House Cafe for a perfect blend of great service and a calming lakeside atmosphere.

Nice coffee and a wicked cake board especially the mango and passion fruit

Brambles are growing into the play area! Also they have one pot and an old little tractor to play with, with bark!? Service was shocking, we were ignored on the way in so went into the building to order. Found out we weren't suppose to to that.

Delicious lunch of ham egg & chips, so good I returned the next day for more. Perfect chips. Lovely setting, I came all way from NZ. Great for walkers or drivers.

Lovely setting and always friendly and swift service.

Welcoming and efficient staff and an amazing selection of teas. Staff happy to take our individual payments and all done very swiftly and accurately. Would like to return to sample yummy looking cakes and tempting sandwiches.

A quite afternoon sweltering under the late summer sun. Really lovely spot with helpful staff and a nice, simple food and drinks menu. Good selection of beer.

Great location for a drink and ice cream

Very nice location and has a well sized car park with a very nice veiw of the lake but the panini was a little bland.

Lovely place to eat by the lake. Thoroughly recommend the Buddha bowl and panino as well as the full English. Hope to be back soon.

A perfect location especially on z summer's day.

A hidden gem ! We did an evening walk finishing off here for a refreshment. Lovely covered drinks area overlooking the lake. In the day I expect it is busy with sports. Apparently it is worth a visit for breakfast so if your in the area and want food and or a drink pop in. Parking available.

A lovely place to have drinks on a sunny afternoon! Great food and selection or beers/gins. Really enjoyed watching the water sports while we relaxed and the service was great/friendly too 😌

This is a hidden gem, staff very friendly. Just had coffee and cake, which were amazing, a lot of cake choices. A beautiful setting on the lake. Just a tip when driving it is a bumpy road ,under the railway arch and keep to the right don’t turn left into the cottages.

We went for a breakfast about 2 weeks ago. 2 kids, 2 adults AND 2 dogs! The brekkies were great and the cakes my husband and daughter got was massive and SO GOOD. Love their tea selection. Servers are super friendly and ofc the view is lovely. Weill be back in the evening for some of the beer, the list is EXTENSIVE!

Would definitely recommend coming here. Excellent and friendly service, fabulous food and beautiful location. Will certainly be back.

Short distance away from the carboot. The parking lot can fill up quick so recommended to arrive early

A great place for casual brunch with friends . And a fabulous view of TAPLOW lake and the skiers

Wonderful lunch with the family today 💕

Best café in the Maidenhead area.

Stopped by for a coffee. Cake and coffee great Will be returning for brunch

Superb location. Great service. We had drinks so no food rating. Will be back on a better day to enjoy the lake view.

Much better than my last visit.

What a discovery…. Such relaxed friendly service….. and the food was delicious!!!! We be enjoying again!

Nice surroundings and nice breakfast

lovely relaxing place for coffee or lunch