Little Pickle in Northampton

The staff are really nice here and the coffee is good . The price is a bit more than I usually pay so I wouldn't visit that often .

We had our first visit to Tic Toc today to have a birthday breakfast , easy place to find can't comment on parking as we walked but there is a local car park . Good choice of options for all tastes if you ask me , nice decor , good service and polite staff . Bit more pricey that than i would expect but it was a treat . What we ordered arrived present & correct all nice and freshly cooked and served up. All in all very good

Every time I go to Tick Tock Coffee & Wine Bar something is always missing from my order and the Customer Service etiquette is very poor. In my opinion the employees do not care and their main priority is to finish the day and go home. I ordered gin & tonics and it is the second time the Tick Tock Coffee & Wine Bar does not have ice. Certain ingredients for the sandwiches were out of stock. It’s the second time the employees mop the cafe while their clients are drinking and eating at the tables. The cleaning product used has a very strong smell. The cafe closes at 4:00pm and the employee began mopping at 3:45pm. Mopping and cleaning should be done once all clients are gone and the store is closed. In addition, a wet floor is a huge liability issue but of course the employees are not thinking. I am not going to pay full price for items that do not have all the ingredients and have to deal with the smell of cleaning products and a mop swiping around my table and legs. Tick Tok Coffee & Wine Bar has lost a client plus my friends.

This is a hard review because I love the food at the cafe so much, but the service at the weekends is terrible. You’re never greeted with a smile. The last two times we’ve visited we have not left happy. The first time a couple of months ago we waited an hour for two breakfasts, which didn’t even come out together so one person had finished before the others person had arrived . Both breakfasts were fry ups! One came without toast as well. The second time we got our food within 45 minutes but no drinks so we left without ever having had a tea or coffee. Even though we chased the drinks up twice. They also still added them to the bill! Obviously we didn’t pay for them.

I am a regular to Little Pickle/Tick Tock. Been going for years as my friend lives local. Been twice since new ownership and disappointed with the changes. Firstly only ever used to go for the Coronation Chicken . It's rare to find this filling and they used to do it so well, I literally couldn't order anything else it was so good but it's since been removed from the menu. I can't find a decent Coronation Chicken anywhere else, so disappointed. Also not as many nice options on the menu anymore. It's mainly sandwiches which are lovely and fresh but not as exciting as the previous menus options. Went recently and a friend ordered an egg sandwich only to be told we have no boiled eggs ready, come on Tick Tock, something basic such as egg mayo on menu and you're not organised with the eggs, I definitely feel not as good as before but I will be back as it's a nice little place, just gutted I can't have my old favourite!

Always hear great things about tick tock and it’s staff. They’re always so welcoming and the food is lovely! It’s freshly made and a local business which is a plus. They’ve previously done things such as arts and crafts mornings so definitely worth checking out any further events if you’re looking for a breakfast / lunch out with children etc.

Popped in the other day for a quick bite and a cuppa. Lovely food and coffee. I will definitely pop in again. Staff very nice

I visited here with a small group of friends and we really enjoyed our visit! We ordered open toasted ciabatta sandwiches and they were lovely!! So nicely cooked and full of flavour. Milkshakes were also great! Service was quick, the decor is nice, and it wasn’t too busy to find a seat inside. There is also nice seating outside for the summer months. Parking is difficult in the square so had to park on the road which can be a little walk due to double yellows but other than that the place is lovely!

My mum, brother and I came in for a spot of lunch on a weekday and left a bit underwhelmed. Firstly, it's not called little pickle anymore... but all the online stuff I could find (apart from google maps) still calls it this which confused me when I tried to find the place. Also, when I went to order food I was ignored by two members of staff, until a lady came rushing over from clearing tables. Then I found out they didn't have what I wanted and that it would be a 20 minute wait on food (understandable as it was 1pm and busy-ish) which was told to me quite snappily by a lady that had her back to me and while another was operating the till and taking the order. It shocked me a bit that she could not even turn around and say this nicely to me or the lady on the till and to be honest, put a bad taste in my mouth. So I decided not to get any food for myself as the rest of the menu was a little basic and underwhelming but quite pricey for what was on there. Lastly, when my mum and brother got their food, they both did said they enjoyed it. The kids food had great options for the 'choose 5 things' meals and when I asked for specific things for my fussy eating brother, it was done well. My mum also said she liked her salad she got from the specials board but said it wasn't anything amazing. Overall, I was expecting good things from this place and although I understand that it might have been an off day and it was busy-ish, I just felt a bit underwhelmed by the whole experience, which is really a shame.

Good choice of freshly prepared sandwiches and cakes. Fresh water available in jugs. Tables outside as well as ample seating inside

I visited Little Pickle with my husband and daughter one after afternoon and was lucky enough to get a table straight away. I fancied a tuna mayonnaise sandwich but was a little disappointed to hear it was ready mixed with a lemon mayo and they couldn’t cater for me wanting “normal” tuna mayo. So I picked the Croque monsieur instead. I’m so glad I did!! It was amazing! I think I’ll always choose one the next time we go. They made up a lovely little plate for my daughter too with a chocolate cupcake. She felt very special. Highly recommended!

Our monthly gathering took us to Little Pickle for coffee and cake. What a fab place, friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable seating areas. Very nicely decorated. Coffee was lovely and the girls who had cakes assured me they too were fab. Highly recommended you pop along and try for yourself. They also offer free water bottle top ups (Refill app) and not forgetting the dogs, they also have their own bowl outside the door. Crayons for the kids. Family friendly. Would I go back there...definitely!

Went for lunch today, im not one to complain but i manage a coffee shop in the town centre and inwas astonished with the service, firstly we walked inside it was a nice sunny day so we thought we woukd sit outside so went inside to be expected to be greeted by staff only ti be ignored and had to find a menu from a table to take outside , secondly we had chosen what we had wanted so went inside to order only again to be totally ignored by three members of staff behind the till, we waited patiently to then be approached by a member of staff who then just looked at me , no hello! Or no apology for keeping you waiting, we put our order through.. at this point i ordered my food along with a san pellogrini which i was told we do not have anymore, i asked for something similar which the assistant checked the fridge , and as she was checking i noticed san pellogrini behind, she then handed me the can, no offer of a glass with ice( it was a hot day)we sat outside not wanting to make a fuss,after about 5 minutes i was bought a glass again with no ice, we had to go and ask,our food was delicious on the plus side i have no complaints about that although the foccacia serving was a bit mingy.. but overall i was shocked at the service.. no greeting! No sorry to keep you waiting! Or i will be with you shortly! And then greeted with a blank stare.. utterly dissapointed as i live near and would reguarly use this shop but not now! I hear its under new management! ??

Just wanted two coffees to have while my son was playing football. Had to wait 15 minutes. Was happy to pay for two Costa/ Starbucks standards. Bad quality, far too weak.

Had a lovely relaxed lunch with friends-food was great and the atmosphere was very friendly-small but very welcoming.

6 of us visited after reading the website adverts only the find that the Saturday “all day breakfast” was not being served after 12 as “they have to stop some time” £17.00 for two sandwiches!!!! We won’t be rushing back if at all.

It has been some time since we visited Little pickles , and once again I was disappointed. The white bread on my festive sandwich was cut so thin as it was cut so close to ends of the crust you could see the contents and holding it was difficult as mostly fell apart .

Working extremely close to Little Pickle I am familiar with the food as our company uses them very frequently. My daughter and myself took my mother along as a 'treat', but was very disappointed with the portion size. We previously went there back in the summer and had an open tuna toastie each which is delicious and which was very filling and fulfilling. On Sunday we had the same but the portion size had decreased. Instead of 2 slices of bread it was one and half. A half filled pot of sweet pickle and minimal salad. My mother had a full sandwich which thankfully had 2 slices of bread. I wish now I had said something as the prices are pretty high compared to other coffee shops. I will think twice again about going and will inform others that the portion size has changed. It might not sound like worth complaining but when paying those prices I feel very let down.

Popped into Little Pickle this morning for a coffee and piece of cake. Coffee and Walnut cake was moist and delicious.

Love this place, BUT, the recent change in bread for the sandwiches is such a shame. The new bread is not half as nice as the old one, the crusts are soft (not nice and crunchy as before) and it's never as fresh or tasty as the other bread used previously.

This place is a joke. We arrive at 11am for breakfast/brunch. We order two breakfasts, one bacon sandwich and one open sandwich. Ten minutes later were told there is no mushrooms or tomatoes. So we change one breakfast to a sandwich and the other remains but without said items. A further twenty minutes later we're told they've ran out of everything but bacon. Why wait nearly half an hour to tell us that what we had ordered was unavailable?! We were then offered a chance to chose something else or get a refund. We opted for a refund but were given our bill minus the drinks - which we had already had to change since they had ran out of apple juice (seriously?!). The manager had clearly left the newest member of the team (i'm assuming as she needed help with the order system and locating items) to let us know and she was clearly very nervous too! Will never return to this place - bar the poor girl that had to deliver us the bad news the staff were rude and unwelcoming! Would not recommend this place to anyone!

I visited Little Pickle for a coffee with my partner and on arrival there was a man at the counter giving his order. There were 4 members of staff behind the counter, I was studiously ignored and they did not seem to be fully occupied. The person at the counter kept changing his mind and after 3 minutes we sat dead opposite no more than 3 ft away. Just as the person finished ordering their food a couple of women came in and one of the women stood at the counter. The woman behind the till despite knowing we had entered before her then started to take her order. I interrupted and said I think we were first she said you had to stand at the till to order and I had sat down! I pointed out that I would have been standing at the counter for about 8 minutes, she said that "you stand at the counter and then we bring the food to you". Not wanting to put any money in the pocket of someone who had zero customer service skills I said don't worry we are leaving.

I've been to the Little Pickle on a few occasions now- for lunch with several family members and friends and we all agree that the coffee is tasty and the sandwiches are delicious! Large choice of fresh fillings served on fresh, home made bread. Everything you want for a tasty lunch!

Good little local coffee shop - food is really good (sandwiches, cakes etc) - have been a few times for breakfast and lunch. Starting to feel like it could do with a bit of a spring clean, never really too busy but sometimes feel like the staff really do not want to be there (often hear them complaining about covering shifts etc last minute) can often get flustered by more than a few customers.

Mi hermana me sorprendió con un té por la tarde aquí para mi cumpleaños. El camarero era muy atento, y la comida era encantador. Lo único que me podría comentar sería el hecho de que el té de la tarde sólo con la mitad de un bollo cada una. Un té por la tarde necesita toda bollo por persona!

Estado aquí unas cuantas veces. Nunca me ha decepcionado. Siempre amable. El tamaño de las porciones son geniales, nunca ven todavía con hambre. Hacen un té rojo frutas berry preciosa.

This is a lovely little café in the middle of st crispins. We're in the area at off-peak times but this place seems to always be open. The staff are lovely and friendly and always greeted with a smiling face.Food is good, coffee is amazing. Will continue to pop in when we are in the area.

We dropped in for a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Ended up having a cream tea which was very nice.Some nice little traditional games dotted around to keep the kids amused, great for a little pick-me-up of a Sunday afternoon.

Went for a coffee and a catch up with a friend and our experience was very disappointing. Our coffee tasted very bitter and wasn't drinkable. I ordered the focaccia with humus and when it arrived I found hair on the bread. When I mentioned it to a staff member I got no apology, they just picked up the piece of bread, took the hair off and then looked at me. I said I was not willing to eat it and was given a refund. Very disappointing visit and I won't be going there again.

Booked a table for 9 for my sister and nieces birthday, and had pre ordered afternoon teas. (Great communication from staff via Facebook) made sure we got exactly what we wanted and didn't have to wait long after ordering. The kids afternoon tea is perfect and my niece loved the unlimited milkshake! Service excellent, food outstanding and brilliant value for money. Will definitely visit again and again. Have also been to pizza nights which are delicious and again excellent value.

Great stop for a cycle ride, the Little Pickle cafe is good for a stop when out riding around Northampton, and let's face it who doesn't like a piece of cake and a hot drink after, or during, a cycle ride!

My husband and I did a Google search for 'coffee shops near me' one day while we were working on site in Duston. There were the usual suspects: all the chains, but we prefer to support independently run businesses, and The Little Pickle sounded like a good bet.Sadly, they were out of wholewheat bread by the time we got there, so I had to opt for white. It was lovely and fresh. I had a coronation chicken sandwich and my husband had a tuna melt thingy. He had coffee and I decided to try the chilli chocolate (can I just say omnomnom?). Service was friendly. Decor lovely and quaint. The setting is a lovely converted stable/barn set up. The prices were a tad higher than average, but that can be the case when you don't have the buying power that the chains can play claim to.

Ordered 2 tuna corn toasted sandwiches fantasic food and great service ! Food was excellent and a good portion staff are very welcoming and polite

I'm usually a big fan of this cafe but my experience today has made me second think going again. The manager on duty was rude and abrupt when we entered and asked if we could push 2 tables together. She then set a pan of fat alight and shouted and screamed for someone (presumably the owner) rather than dealing with it quickly. Our young children were scared due to the shouting and visible flames and I'm not sure how it would have been dealt with had the boss not have been there.Our drinks took over half an hour to arrive and the food portions were much smaller than usual. I love the green pesto open sandwich. Previously you'd get 3 slices of bread, this time I got two very thin slices. Considering its 70p more expensive than the other sandwiches, it's smaller size was significantly noticeable. I left hungry and ended up eating again at home.The light in the toilet wasn't working, when I told the lady in charge she replied it wasn't working because when people turn it on and off too much it cuts out and told the waitress to give me a torch. The torch didn't work and we all had use the loo in the dark.I appreciate there were only 2 members of staff to deal with a busy cafe but I think i5 impacted customer service and I would be hesitant to go back.

I come to this cafe a couple of times per week as part of a cycle ride. This is my mid-day meal; so I have a Croc Monsieur or a bacon sandwich and a cup of black coffee. I have yet to be disappointed! Its not cheap but the helpings are generous and well presented. I look forward to my rides that stop here for lunch!

Food okStaff.....okClean.....no...staff had dirty aprons stainless steel seats very grubby floor dirty...made observation to staff and got shrugged shoulders Wont go there again

Service was quick and the food was very good we all had sandwiches I had a coronation sandwich with salad and a cappuccino coffee. The brown or white bread if you require is super (see photo) clean and tidy I recommend a snack or more i.e. Pizza and chips children are welcome and the have some easy seating if you just want to chat with a cuppa.

I sometimes go there for breakfast as its convenient, however, it really is hit and miss whether you have to wait 10 mins, or 30 mins for the same dish when it is never packed out in there and always at least 3 staff working. One time they even forgot the food order! I go back to give them another chance but its wearing thin now. Who wants to eat their food when their tea/coffee is now cold, or is this a ploy to get you to buy another drink? I see that Upton is under development so maybe there will be some competition.

I was in the neighbourhood at a property viewing and I was desperate to use the loo. I found this cafe and as I walked in, I heard a women say 'excuse me', but as I was so desperate, I just went and would buy something afterwards. After I finished, the same lady was outside waiting for me and said 'did you know it was common courtesy to ask to use the loo?' I replied saying I was sorry and I was just desperate to go and quickly went in. She then said 'Well this is a customer and staff toilet only' I still proceeded to apologise but I did explain that there were no signs anywhere saying who the toilet use was for. The women continued to say I was rude to which I then thought I'd tell her why I was so desperate... I said 'Don't you realise its an offence to refuse a pregnant lady to go to the loo, you can't stop me from going'. I thought she might have forgotten about it but instead she turned round and said 'Well you don't look that bloody pregnant to me'! I was absolutely disgusted! I couldn't believe an older lady would speak to a new 'soon to be mum' like that just because I used the toilet! I think it's safe to say I won't be visiting this cafe again, even though I am moving round the corner and I'll be sure to warn the neighbours off of it too. It is a shame as the area is lovely but this older blonde haired staff woman should be sacked speaking to mothers like that, it's a disgrace!!

The staff couldn't have been more attentive. We had the antipasti for 2 to start with and we were really surprised in how large it was.. even for 2 people. I am Gluten Free and tried out the pizza which was delish.. filled with loads of meat and cooked to perfection, as was the normal pizza. Lovely atmosphere, the ladies had so much information on Gluten Free, even gave me a GF bread for the starter and offered GF cake for dessert. It's really lovely to see a real push on knowledgeable people for such a widespread disorder which many restaurants don't make the effort to understand.

frequently visit little pickle,highly recommend this quaint coffee shop.very friendly staff,clean,with homemade food .fresh cakes made on the premises as all food.they even have an outside childrens area,with books and colouring books for children inside as well.little pickle is our little pleasure and find. they are even doing pizzas on thur ;fri and saturdays now which is a definate must do.i cant get enough of this place .

Visited recently with my friends to celebrate a special event but had the whole afternoon spoiled by the rude older waitress and the stinginess of the portions. We arrived at two o'clock and before our cheeks even touched the seats we were told that we had to be out by 3:45 as they were closing at 4:00 and had to clean up before they left. Felt like we were imposing in a moody old nans front room; not the experience we were looking for. It would have been a miracle to have still been eating the Afternoon tea come 4 o'clock any how due to the incredibly stingy portions we were offered. The per person portion equated to three triangles of a sandwich (not even a whole sandwich), two tiny pieces of cake and HALF a scone!!! Yes that's right; HALF a scone! When we asked Ol' Nan when the rest of the scones were coming we were abruptly told that 'it's always been half a scone per person'. As if?! I used to really like this spot but it's massively let down by the service and Ol Nan's wartime rations which bring it down to the level of a transport cafe. Wouldn't recommend unless you're a glutton for punishment and not scones!

We visited Little Pickle a couple of weeks ago as a group of 6 for a catch up over a casual meal one Saturday evening. Service was prompt and friendly with all The food tasting good all being reasonably priced. My wife was desperate to try the Tirimasu having eyed it up on the menu the week before our meal. I'd happily return again

Tried the pizza takeaway after seeing that it was open on an evening. Not a big choice of pizzas. Price seemed ok but pizzas are only small and not a lot of meat but plenty of sauce. Staff were very friendly and helpful.Would I return for pizza, I don't think so. However cafe during the day is very good.Would I recommend for pizzas, not really. Would rather spend a little more and get a pizza from Pizza Hut or Papa Johns.

Been here loads of time with and without the kids. Its perfect for a lunchtime bite. Menu is good and not too extensive, the specials are great. You can also buy fresh bread here, or order fresh bread for certain days etc, the owner is very helpful. They have started evening kids pizza making sessions which we've not tried yet but sure we will do soon. There is a seating only area where you can just have a coffee and read the paper in a library effect decorated area, and a few kids toys and books to keep them entertained. Also, some outdoor seating is available when the weather is good. A very popular place for mother, kids and new babies.

Visited the Pizza Kitchen for the first time and was greatly impressed by the service and fresh ingredients served. Will definitely being going back again.

I've visited a couple of times with my mum. It's one of my favourite local cafes - they do some lovely sandwiches and lovely cakes. Not overly expensive so good value! The only slight issue is lack of seating.

I have been fortunate to work near to this cafe for the last 2 year and have eaten heresy least twice or so a month. On every single occasion I found the staff and service very friendly. The food is always freshly prepared, well presented and most of all delicious. It is not the cheapest cafe food in Northampton but you pay for what you get. Perhaps go to Jenny's or another greasy spoon for cheap grub. They have their core menu then have specials every month or so to keep the regulars happy.

We visited on a Sunday morning just after opening and that may have contributed to our disappointing visit but there were only two members of staff on, one complained frequently of regretting to work Sunday morning after a night out (!!!!) and the other usually worked afternoons so was covering for another team member. There was a suggestion from another customer that usually there are 3 people working on a Sunday morning which prompted another discussion delaying serving the long queue even further!!!! When our drinks arrived there was an apology for the delay and we were advised that there would be about a 15 minute delay on food orders which we expected on a Sunday morning. When our bacon sandwiches arrived they were lovely but not enough bacon for the size of loaf used. I would rather pay another 50p and have enough bacon to taste. I am sure our rating would have been higher had the service been speedier - I just felt unwelcome! Another member of staff arrived as we left at about 11am.

I just love this place, the food is scummy. Sandwiches are to die for and such different combinations. Staff are always pleasant and service is very good. My only complaint is that the place is quite small and sometimes there are no spaces for you, need a bigger place.

Visited for a drink on a sunny Saturday evening. Ended up ordering food as it smelt so good. The food didn't disappoint- very tasty indeed. Staff very friendly. Nice area away from the road to sit out. Will definitely be going back again.

Recently visited Little Pickle with a friend for lunch. Good selection of dishes to suit a range of diets. Lovely open kitchen and staff very friendly and accommodating. Its great to see small, independent outlets doing well & makes such a refreshing change from the standard costas or prets. Great selection of drinks too. Despite its small size, the cafe was able to accommodate customers with significant mobility requirements. We will definitely return.

The staff are lovely, but we had a 40 minute wait for food today which was far too long for just a couple of sandwiches, and it was super smokey inside as they have an open kitchen and something must have burnt. Also for some reason they have metal chairs which in all honesty wouldn't go amiss in a prison! Having said all of that when the food did arrive it was nice. So it recovered a little! Probably won't be coming again though im afraid.

Lovely setting, good quality food,,excellent value. Great selection of cakes and the jacket potatoes are wonderful.

My family visit the cafe reasonably regularly but recently tried an early table once their evening pizza menu kicks in.Great value, child friendly (to the point where little ones can build their own pizza) and very tasty. Puts the local Frankie and Benny's to shame in service, price and taste.I'd urge everyone who lives locally to give it a try next time you fancy a pizza. SO much tastier than your usual take out alternatives.

Little Pickle is a small but perfectly formed cafe with lovely decor, super friendly and attentive staff and delicious freshly prepared food. The open sandwiches were delicious, on gorgeous rustic home made bread, lovely fillings to choose from and great value for money. Good quality coffee and all ingredients top notch. Was able to sit outside in the sun, just lovely.

Had a beautiful festive sandwich here just before Christmas, and recently visited with friends on one of the new pizza evenings. Great food, brilliant friendly service and great value for money. Will definitely book again soon BBQ pizza was awesome!!

Lovely evening at a lovely place. Staff were friendly and went out of their way to accommodate, even offered to go to the local shop to get normal lemonade (rather than the San pellegrino they have on the menu), so I could have a white wine spritzer. We had the starter of antipasti to share which had a good selection of food all tasting very fresh and of good quality. I then had the calzone and my friends had normal pizzas which yet again were very good. Everything was reasonably priced and there was a nice atmosphere, I will definitely be back.

A lovely experience to find a cosy little cafe that is quaint & quirky. Tea served up in little cast iron teapots & mini milk churns. The Pesto & Mozzerella open sandwich was delicious, all freshly made and cooked on the premises the cakes are also very tasty. Will look forward to returning soon. The staff are also very friendly and helpful.

Lovely little Cafe with great owners and good food. They carry a good varied menu, welcome children and now even open in the evenings to create fresh Pizza washed down with carefully selected wine.

Great place to pick an early morning coffee.I've also had a light lunch here too. Would recommend it. Good value for money!

Went for an impromptu lunch. Very friendly. Nice food. Milkshake could've done with a bit more ice cream. The plough mans was very good. Perfect place to catch up with a couple of friends.

I have always really enjoyed my visits to this lovely little cafe but the last few times Have not been great. The quality of presentation is always good and the staff friendly, but unfortunately this is let down by the service. About 2 months ago I had my first issue when I visited with my family and waited for nearly an hour for a sandwich! After 30 mins I enquires as to the delay and was told very politely that it would be ready shortly and they had been very busy. There was only one other table being served and 3 staff working. We were offered complimentary drinks but no apology. I returned a couple of weeks later knowing that everyone has not such a good day sometimes. However, after cake arrived our drinks did not. I had to go and ask. They had been forgotten. The couple on the next table waited so long for their cake that they asked for it to be bagged up as a take away as they had to be somewhere. They commented to us that the service had slipped. I returned today and nearly walked back out. Every table had dirty plates left on them, food on the floor, 3 staff working and only 3 customers. We were there for 45 mins and on leaving the tables were still the same, our drinks forgotten, staff commenting that the manager wasn't in so no one was in charge and they were so so busy. There were only 3 customers! Our drinks arrived after we had finished our cake after another long wait once I had reminded them. The next table's tea was also forgotten. They serve tea and cake, how difficult can this be?! Sadly after being a loyal customer for the past couple of years I will not be returning as I end up stressed and not relaxed!

Really relaxed atmosphere with friendly helpful staff. If you want just a coffee it's great but I would recommend the lovely selection of quality open sandwiches and fantastic home made cakes. We just have keep going back for more.

Great coffee. Lovely breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. Inside and outside tables presented really well with a homely feel and nice atmosphere. Really good quality and service so much better than the big brands!

This was my second visit in a few weeks. The first time I was quite impressed with the food as I had the Croque Monsieur which was an excellent portion size despite the slightly high price. However, on this visit I ordered the salmon and cream cheese open sandwich and was disappointed to receive 3 small slices of bread (less than half the size of a normal slice of bread) with cream cheese and a tiny piece of salmon. Don't get me wrong, the bread was nice and I know salmon is expensive but I expected more for £5.95. That is nearly £2 per small slice! Anyway, the tea was OK and things are presented nicely but I'd be more careful about checking portion size if I went again.

Great place to meet friends and catch up. Lovely food including cakes. Children/buggy friendly :-) Only downer for me is the tea is with tea leaves which I am not a fan of so will have a hot chocolate next time.

From the minute we walked in, no real greeting, looked like the staff did not want to be there. Asked for a receipt & made to feel like I was asking for something out of the ordinary! Food was OK! Shame as used to be a friendly welcoming place!

Fantastic little coffee shop ,with quirky wrought iron tea pots ,proper tea leaves ,with all kinds of varied teas,homemade fresh cakes to die for ,bread is fresh from the oven,brown ,white, olive,sour dough and even gluten free! We had afternoon tea which was delicous and very reasonably priced .Definately worth a visit ,hopefully will be popping in again soon.

I love this little coffee shop/cafe, it has really tasty sandwiches and salads and a fantastic selection for children of all ages. Despite being really nicely decorated they are so child friendly and never seem to worry about things which might be flung from the high chair every now and again! They also have a good range of hot drinks and really good cakes. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

I popped in here with my husband for a quick coffee last week , the coffee was nice quality , loved the little milk bottles! This cafe has some quirky features and a very nice cosy atmosphere, you feel like you are visiting a favourite relative! I will be returning to try out the homemade menu xx

We hired the picnic hamper for the day for a special occasion. We had great communication from the cafe about our requirements. The lunch was lovely and very good value for money. Would recommend

Not my first visit and won't be my last.Lovely friendly staff.Nice coffeeVery nice carrot cake and coffee'n'walnut cake.Loyalty scheme.

I visit little pickle 2/3 times a week with friends of mine, I find all the staff very friendly, and their food of very high quality xx

Lovely little place with a great friendly environment. Friendly staff n always made to feel welcome.

Visited the little pickle on a quiet Wednesday with a friend for a spot of lunch . Lovely ambience inside the venue , I ordered I coronation chicken sandwich which arrived with a well dressed salad my friend had a sandwich containing ham and Brie both absolutely gorgeous, fresh ingredients, well presented and not overpriced! I'm always looking for somewhere that rivals Beckwith Emporium for quality ingredients and gorgeous food and this is it. shall most definitely recommend and return x

I've been to this place a few times as is just around the corner. Service can be painfully slow. Today I ordered tea cakes and coffee and our coffees had been drunk before the tea cakes arrived. We were offered complimentary coffees which arrived just as we were leaving . The restaurant was not packed today so I can't understand why the service was so slow. Also whilst waiting to enquire about our tea cakes I was watching the young girl behind the counter 'washing up' This involved wiped the inside of the cup with a cloth whilst holding it in her hand. Yuk! Really think shared crockery should be soaked in hot soapy water, not just wiped out.

I visited with my wife on a Saturday afternoon and overall we left happy. The cafe is part of a lovely little courtyard and feels right inside, not trying too hard to be über trendy as can be found elsewhere. The menu overs great choice and the food we had was lovely. I did ask for an alternative to coleslaw which seemed a problem and extra side options would help.The service has that slightly haphazard but endearing quality that fits the theme, agree with below though the water they leave out could do with fresher looking glasses. Good spot, will be back.

A friend recommended this little independant cafe and it was a joy to visit.If your tired of all the main stream, franchised coffee shops and cafes, try Little Pickle. Its food is all fresh and handmade, sandwiches are great and they do a good hot chocolate.Specials change regularly and the staff are always friendly.The afternoon tea is a real treat.Give it a go and forget and the franchises.

Very lovely setting.Tea is lovelyCoffee is very good.Service is very pleasant and friendly.My girls sometimes stop here after school if I'm running late and they get served and I pay when I turn up. Never a problem. Sid Jefferson

We had a lovely quick dinner comprising 3 Jacket Potatoes (2 with Tuna and Lemon Mayonnaise and one with 3 Cheese & Onion), 1 x Chocolate Milkshake, 1 x Elderflower Cordial and 1 x 12oz Chilli Hot Chocolate.The staff were fantastic. My wife is a coeliac and as it turned out the Jacket Potatoes we were after were not quite ready. However, the lady checked all the potatoes, found 3 that were almost finished, and finished them off quickly in the microwave (This is not normal practice however, we just turned up before they were supposed to be ready)Lovely decor and relaxed atmosphere, would definitely visit again.

Fabulous cafe.Tea or coffee is amazing.Staff are very friendly and polite.Decor is very tastefully finished with a mock library feature in one corner.

Visited the little pickle for the first time today - lovely little cafe, very relaxed and friendly staff. We each had a BBQ chicken and coleslaw panini which was very, very tasty and well presented, only thing I'd say is it would have been nice to have some sort of salad or side with it as it looked a little lonely on its own. They also offer a gluten free option with all sandwiches so I will be bringing my Dad here when he visits - it would be great if they could look into offering a gluten free option cake or scone so that he could sample their apparently excellent afternoon tea.

Came here for a quick lunch with a friend. Pleasant atmosphere, appeared clean. We ordered the open sandwich of mozzarella pesto and tomato and they were very tasty and I would have again. My criticism would be about the drinks. I like to drink tap water which is readily available in a jug and is a help yourself.The glasses look grubby, I am sure they are clean and it is the dishwasher marks but it is off putting and also the water sits out uncovered and gets warm and stale. Personally I would rather have my water fresh from the tap. The staff are helpful and friendly and I am sure they would put fresh water into the jugs if requested but I do think they need to cover this. I also like to drink black coffee, I have to say this was quite weak and tasteless, that I would not have again. Minor problems which could be easily overcome.

Totally over priced for what you get, I ordered a ploughman's it com priced of one tomato,one pickled onion two bits of celery, pickle and a bit of ham for £6. Very poorly presented. A shame as it's very pleasant surrounds but shall never have lunch there again.

Living locally to this wonderful little coffee shop I enquired about a picnic hamper service, my enquiry was dealt ever so quickly and the service was brilliant. It was something they were looking to set up and were actually already in the process of buying the hampers. I was given several options, I could have chosen breakfast, lunch or afternoon snack. I opted for the lunch package which gave us a variety of sandwiches made with the loveliest crusty bread and yummy fillings, carrot and cucumber sticks served with humus, kettle chips and a selection of homemade cakes which were all washed down with traditional lemonade. I was over the moon with the basket when I went to collect, it even came with a matching blanket. The whole process was so easy and would definitely recommend it to anyone, I wanted to do this as a surprise for my husband for our wedding anniversary and glad I decided to use Little Pickle. Will be going back for a coffee and cake or a sandwich soon.

Having known the area for over 40 years it was a nostalgia visit, pleasantly surprised. Staff a little hap hazard but friendly enough, cutlery was dirty but apologies made. It obviously caters for the la di da types - it used to be the pig sheds. Food was actually very nice, hot sandwich and cream tea was anyway.

Dreadful service, £4.75 for half a tiny jacket potato which came with cheese and butter when ordered without dairy! Cup of tea took 40mins to arrive. Food 1hr 20. If i hadn't paid when ordering I'd have walked out.

A family member just moved to the St. Crispin's and came across Little Pickle Cafe. She was so impressed by the ambiance that she took us back to show us why she liked ir so much - now i wish we lived that close! The atmosphere is so good, the service is amazing and the food? Well, that blew us away! The quality was outstanding, but what really stood out for us was that the way the tea was served - in a little stone tea pot that had proper tea leaves and it own strainer inside! What a wonderful touch! We have also been told that even if what you fancy is not on the menu, as long as they have the ingredients, they are more than happy to prepare it for you! Cannot wait to go back!

we stopped by this little café a few weeks back for some late breakfast/lunch..... I was so surprised when we walked in to find it very tastefully decorated and very comfortable and cosy..... was made very welcome the staff were very friendly.The food was delicious and all home made which was nice and good portions.And there coffee there is just amazing......plenty for the kids to do with little games and books etc dotted around and a good healthy selection of food for the kids to!we will definitely be visiting again in the near future.

We love Little Pickle.Home made cakes are excellent,all made on the premises,and their coffee is lovely.Nothing is too much trouble for the staff,who are lovely and always friendly.Their lunches are smashing,and really good portions,and cooked fresh to order.It is our favourite place to eat!

We regularly visit this quiant coffee shop as a family treat. The coffee is of very good quality and the food is really good, including a great selection for my 3 year old. My wife loves the pesto and mozzarella open sandwich.They have toys for small children and a great selection of home made cakes. The food is made to order which you can see being made behind the counter. Its nice to support a small coffee shop rather than the popular tax avoiding corporations.

on visiting this coffee shop ,i found it to be excellent.quaint and homely ,the little extras give it the finishing touch ,with small wrought iron tea pots and minature glass milk bottles.all cakes are home made,on the premises,delicous .the coffee is of a very good make ,i will definately be visiting this coffee shop again ,so much better than a greasy cafe . staff are very good ,nothing is too much trouble for them .children friendly,

Very disappointing. The food is actually quite nice but they are so so stingy on their portions! They charge a fortune too and you don't even get much. When I went in, it was really cold in there too and even colder with the ladies serving (the younger one with dark hair is lovely, but the two older ladies have little customer service skills). The coffee is extortionate too for the price of what you actually get - the size of the coffee cups is tiny. Overall a disappointing experience. It's a shame they just don't get that they can't charge sky high prices and then give measly portions. I won't be going back.