Loaf Bakehouse in Mendip

Yummy food, quick service and clean cafe! Very cosy vibes with a wise range of seating. I had french toast and breakfast burger ans it was delicious!!

Went here as reviews had said there were lots of gluten free options. These were unfortunately limited, and they did not have any gluten free bread. The food was nice, except for the pancakes, which were way too much - yoghurt and bacon are a no from me, particularly when there is also syrup and compote on them as well. Service was good and the staff were friendly, but the place was a bit dirty. It is also quite small, and there were lots of people with small children who were banging on tables and running up and down from the play area, so it was absolute chaos and very noisy. Hot chocolate however, was excellent.

Very standard. We went by stumbling across the cafe. The outside looks lovely but the inside is just a bit dirty. The decor and vibe I love but it doesn’t quite hit. The toilets were clean and spacious and its kids friendly however the drinks we had just tasted so basic. There was no real flavour to the chai or coffee and the cups they were served in didn’t retain much heat.

Excellent food amazing coffee lovely staff.Unusual quirky decor Would definitely recommend this place and go back again. Dog friendly too

Stumbled on this quirky little place. Sat outside wine the dog. Friendly enough staff. Nice carrot cake, topped with lots of nuts and chopped edible flowers however this was spoiled by the synthetic / overly sweet frosting. Think the coffee must have been sat there a while as it it wasn’t too hot. A pleasant place to rest in or out none the less.

Lovely, friendly atmosphere and nice staff. Great value for money - highly recommend the vegan sausage sandwich and oat latte. Well presented. Dog friendly. Would definitely return.

Lovely setting, excellent menu, service and food. Visited for breakfast as a group of four; all had something different and enjoyed. Would look forward to a future visit.

Spotted the signage for this whilst on the main street, and glad we did. Lovely courtyard setting and delicious, well put together food Be aware that is breakfast/brunch items only (and cakes!), served till 2pm only. Would definitely recommend though.

Lovely food but rude sarcastic staff…. I would recommend the food and the ambiance however would question the warmth of its patrons.

Excellent place. Beautiful lunch - high quality ingredients. Super tasty and food was made with love. Creative and relaxed atmosphere plus reasonable prices - really enjoyed our lunch here and would highly recommend!

I have been to Loaf on a few occasions after moving to the area as their homemade cakes are exceptional, particularly the cinnamon rolls which I managed to get warm out of the oven! The staff are very friendly, the interior is lovely and as a bonus it’s dog friendly which I love. I will be back!

Arrived expecting a good experience based on reviews. We had to fetch our own menues and no one took any notice of us as we sat at our table. Lady behind counter was on her phone and tables were not cleared. We walked out. Really very rude.

Popped in for brunch. Had the vegan breakfast, fabulous, faultless. Lovely to get an imaginative vegan option including kale, beans (Borlotti?) in a smoky sauce. Coffee is pretty good too. Not cheap but good value for money for what you get.

Best toastie I’ve ever had in my life hands down. I have to write 100 characters but I don’t have much else to say except it was delicious.

After having to ask for a cloth to clean my table along with another customer, I sat and waited 35 minutes for a single piece of cheese on toast. 1 piece of bread, sprinkled melted cheese £5.00 I have never been anywhere that thought an acceptable price was 5.00 for a single piece of dry bread with cheese. On a plate. No offer of salt, pepper, sauces etc so had to get up and go find them and overall just a poor place to eat. Terrible customer service. Some of the other food looked fabulous but not worth the prices. My 4 pound blended ice coffee drink was luke warm, and small. There are better places to spend my money in wells and where I won't have to go out and get something else to eat straight after.

I am 73 years old and this was close to the best bacon butty I have ever eaten. Amazing. cakes and top notch coffee. Amazing!

The atmosphere is very relaxed, we visited right at the end of the day but we weren't made to feel rushed in any way. The cakes are superb, we tried lemon meringue pie and monkey bread and both were packed with flavour, rather than simply being a pointless sugarfest. We'll be back!

Tucked away in the centre of Wells, lovely quirky cafe. Called in for brunch. It was very busy, but managed to get a table after waiting a few minutes. The food is 1st class, well presented and very tasty, poached eggs were perfect! Always a busy cafe and worth the wait.

Gorgeous menu, gorgeous food, lovely staff, great service and atmosphere. The difficult bit was choosing which of the lovely things in the breakfast menu to order!

Tucked away in the centre of Wells, this cafe is perfect for a tasty lunch while you're shopping. It's quite quirky in terms of the decor, and there are books on bookstands you can leaf through while you wait for your food. You can also sit outside if the weather's good or if you have a dog with you. Nice place.

Very disappointing. Breakfast was over cooked and not that warm. Lots of young staff that didn’t seem to know the menu very well. Table dirty . Lady in charge was pleasant and more on the ball but staff definitely require further training in customer service.

Compliments to the chef!! what a fantastic Breakfast,I had guatemala the eggs were cooked to perfection. Superb.

What we had was good but small. Eggs Benedict so 2 poached eggs on smoked salmon and muffin with hollandaise sauce. Limited menu on a Monday lunchtime with just breakfast items on the written menu although after we ordered there might have been a quiche available but was not on the menu board or very visible. For £11.50 each it was expensive.

First visit, two pizzas. Baked in an al fresco wood fired pizza oven. Excellent base, tasty toppings, altogether delicious.

Not that busy but but waited for 30 mins for a slice of toast. Plenty of staff but seemingly clueless

Went to Loaf for the first time today with my young daughter and a couple of friends. Highly recommend! The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The coffee and cake were the best I've tried in town and there was a little play area for...

I truly cannot recommend the loaf bakehouse in wells highly enough. Pizzas are to die for. I have been here on a few different occasions at different times of the day. All food is really tasty and staff are so friendly. Love the family vibe...

Truly delicious pizza. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We had a great time and highly recommend it

I met a friend here for brunch today and it definitely did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the dirty Benedict, with the most amazing brisket that had been slow cooked in the wood fired oven and the hollandaise sauce was perfect,...

I have visited Loaf on numerous occasions both during the day and for their evening menu. The food is full of flavour with good quality ingredients , this independent venue also caters for vegetarians and vegans very well as we had both in my party....

Wanted to support this small business but won’t go again. Have been twice before and the food was ok, but went today and they had run out of food by lunchtime. Waitress ignored us. We were forced to ask for menu and then she didn’t...

Went here for breakfast on a Sunday. Website made it look like the perfect choice. The food was quite average and wasn't totally representative of what was on the menu, which I can live with. It was really noisy with small children playing in the...

Simple menu with there own baked bread available in most dishes. Eclectic decor, nice sun trap outside. Good meeting place. Something different.

Great delicious food. We had the brunch menu, and the full english breakfast was a modern twist on the traditonal version. My wife is gluten free and they created a bespoke dish for her which was delicious. The smoothie was also a hit.

Had a lovely brunch at loaf this week, food was really delicious. The atmosphere is good and it was really child friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal

This place was so good we had breakfast here 3 days in a row. Familiar things on the menu along with some more unusual offerings, along with really good coffee kept us coming back. It’s a little bit hidden from the usual places on the...

My partner and I went to Loaf for breakfast and we were very happy with our choice. Plenty of choice on the menu with a variety of sweet and savoury breakfast. Strong coffee which is always a bonus. Also tasty pastries and tray bakes, which...

Only one gluten free option of sweet American pancakes. They were fine but wanted something savoury. Good Earth just around the corner is a much better bet if you eat gluten free. Nice coffee though.

Lovely place - great coffee, great cakes and excellent friendly service. Last time I visited they even gave me extra change because I didn't have quite enough to pay for parking! Would highly recommend and will definitely visit again next time I'm in Wells.

We loved this place. Quirky with a calm vibe. We diverted off our journey unexpectedly and luckily found this lovely place. We were there for breakfast and the food and coffee were really good. We sat inside but there was outdoor seating. We then wandered...

The staff are all awesome and super friendly! The music and vibe is so relaxed and makes you feel instantly relaxed and the food and drink is top quality whatever time of day you visit! If you have to wait at all for takeaway it’s...

A short distance from the High St, down a quiet back lane, this place can be easily missed and is well worth finding. Simply one of the best sausage rolls ever and gooey, sticky brownies with lively coffee served by lovely staff. Great for a...

The bakes here are AMAZING! I had the chocolate orange cupcake and my boyfriend had the cinnamon bun, which he enjoyed so much that he went back up for banana bread as well which was delicious. Our drinks were also great and loved the decoration...

Great hidden gem in Wells. Slightly off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Great cocktails, and fresh food to die for wrapped up with a great, slightly quirky vibe.

Had amazing cinnamon rolls, delicious brownies and lovely coffees. The flat white was delicious although felt a bit on the small size ? Lovely ambiance. Dogs allowed.

Amazing chocolate chip pancakes with banana and caramel sauce. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Friendly staff, lovely surroundings .

Popped in for a latte and pot of tea; both drinks were fine, however for the price I would've expected a larger serving of coffee than a size not much larger than an espresso.

Friendly staff. Lovely coffee and good cakes. The cinnamon buns were amazing if quite expensive at £3.50.

Lovely courtyard and pleasant if a bit pricey. Coffee was fine but a bit more bitter than average coffee shop. Wells prices though.

Very healthy and tasty menu with some great coffee in a quiet courtyard location. Well worth a stop for lunch in the heart of the City.

Wandering around the lovely city of Wells we stumbled upon a small courtyard which contained Loaf. In need of refreshment we took a chance and were not disappointed. A magnificent cheddar and gouda toastie and a beer went down extremely well. We enjoyed the Cinnamon...

Our family enjoyed a lovely lunch here. There were plenty of vegetarian options and several vegan ones too - including a vegan blue cheese toastie which was very tasty. Our favourites were the goats cheese, pepper and humus toastie, and the “pizza” cheese roll -...

Very good cakes, coffee and brunch options. Atmosphere is great too with additional seating in the courtyard.

Lovely relaxed eatery with vegan options (breakfast too) with children's playhouse area. Awesome oat latte.

Went to Loaf and had THE BEST food there in a chilled and relaxed environment. The waiters had smiles on their faces, including the chef and everyone looked happy and content. All round brilliant food!

My cousin popped over for the day and recommended that we try Loaf Bakehouse. just as expected food and service was spot on! We love independent businesses especially when it comes down to their house blends of rich coffee, our Cappuccino’s has such character we had to order a second! We’ll be back to buy some beans soon. This really is a lovely place go give it a try :)

Really nice atmosphere, and decor. Passing through and needed a sandwich to go, which the chef was happy to make a vegan version for me, from options on the menu. Fresh delicious bread too! Nice selection of Vegan Cake options, which is more than most cafes have to offer, being Gluten free too, was an added bonus for me!

Popped in to this lovely cafe for a quick stop. Best Coffee I have ever had !!!! lovely staff plus great food ❤️

My absolute favourite place in Wells for meeting with friends. Really lovely atmosphere and child friendly, with a great little play space. I love the coffee and the chocolate house buns are my favourite. They do a lovely babychino with marshmallows for the little ones. The staff are great- helpful and friendly. The owner has baked my daughters birthday cake 2 years in a row and they have been absolute hits! It’s my go to meeting point with friends. I would highly recommend!

I have been going to loaf every time I pop to wells, this is quite often as I have lots of family there. When I first found Loaf I thought it was brilliant - the food was cared about, the front of house staff were nice and the coffee was of decent quality. My last visit, which has put me off going back for life included; seeing the chef drop multiple items of food and still use them, the jam that was meant to be homemade came from a massive tub, the, cakes are all bought in (I know this as there is a cafe in Bath that uses the same cake supplier - cakesmiths, if anyone is interested) and lastly, the customer service was horrifically slow, as I was at the bar the woman serving was too busy on her laptop to serve me and when she did the service I got was extremely patronising and arrogant, she told me that she was one of the owners but she looked like she couldn't care less about her customers. I am extremely disappointed in what has become of Loaf. the picture of the coffee is from my penultimate visit - not very impressive for £2.80

When we arrived I thought I could forgive the slightly strange smell, the limited menu and the very small tables, due to the delicious looking display of cakes on show.....We ordered soup with sourdough and drinks. Our soup came before the drinks. It was luke warm. I asked for mine to be heated but there were no facilities on site other than the soup heater that the soup had come from. The bread was dry.We decided to see of the cakes could make up for it. Hmmmmm... just ok.The service was adequate but not fantastic.We were the only customers.This was the Loaf Bakehouse in shepton Mallet.

I’m writing this whilst enjoying some of their freshly baked bread! Absolutely loved the cinnamon buns, and not only is the coffee fairtrade and ethical, it tastes great too. It’s lovely to see a wide variety of customers catered for (and their doggies!) I’ll be visiting again, and anybody nearby should give it a try.

Gave it another try. It's an expensive creche and dog sanctuary. Whining kids and tapping dogs is not conducive to a relaxed atmosphere.

Really lovely creative and tasty food would definitely go again . Revmcommended to go by my daughter.

Atmosphere,service,food excellent highly recommend to anyone visting wells will be returning very soon

We visited today for breakfast having seen the recommendation on TripAdvisor! Loaf did not disappoint, the service was friendly, the coffee superb and the food stunning, what a breakfast! Our young son had pancakes and didn’t eat for the rest of the day! We bought some cinnamon buns to take home as they looked to good to leave behind. Can’t wait to visit the wonderful city of Wells again and for sure we will visit Loaf, maybe to take in an evening meal next time.

Homemade soup was delicious, and vegan choc brownies to die for. The bread accompanying the soup was their own sourdough, their speciality, which was great. Also, as I commented to our host (the chef), a decent cup of tea! (Tea in cafes often made with cheap, single cup teabags, which are so weak they don’t sustain in a pot). It was pleasant to come in from the cold to a nice warm, bright room, smelling delightfully of baking, and to friendly, obliging service.

I left a lukewarm review after my first visit in April of this year, but now I visit regularly. As other reviewers agree, the coffee isn’t the best value on offer(though my partner adores Loaf’s iced coffee), but I do love their massive cinnamon buns. It’s a favourite place to take our grandson who enjoys the play area, but I do hate this modern trend of welcoming everyone’s verminous dogs into eating places.

I met a friend for morning coffee and my first impression on going in was that the room was somewhat dreary and could have done with some brighter lighting. Coffee was served in very small cups and at £2.80 for a latte was pretty expensive. Service was okayish but I think the very young staff would struggle to cope on a busy day. I looked at the pastries on offer, some very gooey looking cinnamon buns and teacakes. I am a very experienced baker and neither looked particularly appetising, the teacakes had no volume, they were practically flat, in fact they were so thin they would have been difficult to split for toasting. My friend had one of the buns but I could tell just by looking at it that it was under proved and was heavy and lacking in flavour; the only thing I could taste when I tried a piece was sugar and the dough was tough. It could have been an off day but I would say that they need a new baker. I would not have given those buns away let alone charged for them. Very poor. All in all not somewhere I would wish to return to.

Just had an amazing Tapas evening. Fabulous food drinks and service. Coffee and beetroot cake finished the meal to perfection

Nice selection of cakes and pastries excellent earl grey tea tea and friendly staff. Shame I didn’t see the breakfast menu until after I ordered cakes.

A few simple dishes made from high quality locally sourced produce with good coffee and hoe made cakes. There's a nice community feel to the place with children playing and a multi-generational mix of clients. Very nice.

Peaceful courtyard location, just off the city centre. We had wild mushrooms on sourdough toast, which was delicious. Well baked bread and nice to find cinnamon buns- a must with coffee. Simple but perfect for lunch.

I had a lovely evening with my mother and partner at Loaf, we shared 5 of the tapas dishes, great flavours as well as satisfying. Really amazing homemade gluten free seed bread. Also enjoyed the atmosphere and interior of the place. Most of all I admire the ethics of local and organic and homemade. The baker who served us made us feel very welcome.

Nice setting but..... Called for a coffee which was served in a tiny cup and wasn't that good. £2.50. No larger sizes available. The diet coke was an alternative fair trade tiny can of around 200ml which cost £3. That is daylight robbery. Also slightly patronising treatment. My sweet heart.

Pleasant courtyard setting with good range of sweet and savoury mid-morning snacks. Efficient service but coffee cups on the small side. It's better than average but not "very good". Why doesn't TripAdvisor have a "good" category?

A lovely spot for breakfast with outdoor seating in a small courtyard area. Some exciting options on the breakfast menu which they serve from 8.30am until 2.30pm. I opted for a bacon sandwich which was served on sourdough and was jam packed full of delicious bacon washed down with one of the best iced coffees I’ve had in a long time.

OMG! SUPERB! Where are you? You should be here!

I highly recommend this excellent little cafe for those looking for a slightly more sophisticated light bite than your average boring sandwich & salad in many of the high street pubs. Almost running out of options to fulfill a couple of gluten free / paleo diners and also a bunch of kids wanting something less adventurous, we happened upon the Loaf Bakehouse by simply wondering up an interesting looking side street. It is just passed the micro brewery, set back in a cobbled courtyard with plenty of outdoor tables & a pretty wall of flowers added to the look. The venue itself is a charmingly rustic, converted barn that is decorated in a rustic chic style with lots of long tables inside that could accommodate all 8 of us.

Been here a couple of times before and again today it didn’t disappoint. The cinnamon buns are amazing and had a perfectly cooked bacon and egg sandwich. There is a lovely selection of cakes and breakfast items. Coffee is really nice although the cup slightly on the small side if you need a big caffeine fix!

Found the loaf Bakehouse on our first visit to Wells . Took a seat whilst hubby went into order a couple of teas and some cake . Eventually he came out and mentioned loads of cyclist were holding up the service that’s why he was so long . He presented me with a piece of Carrot cake , yummy I thought as I was so hungry . As my hubby tucked in I wanted to wait for my cup of tea to have with mine , well I certainly waited and got so fed up I started eating my cake . By the time the tea came our cake was eaten . It really shouldn’t take that long to make a pot of tea , I understand they had a fair few orders in front of us but don’t send the cake out if you know the tea is going to take so long, Won’t be back as also very pricey . Nothing wrong with the cake or tea just dysfunctional service .

First class place for coffee and a good choice of home made cakes lovely, friendly atmosphere ands relaxing find it and enjoy because it really is worth looking. Highly recommended

Always nice when dogs are welcome.

Just stumbled across Loaf Bakehouse on our way from the car with a 4 year old who was becoming increasingly hangry and what a find. Great food, great play area for kids (very useful distraction for a hangry 4 year old) and great service. Not much more to say really apart from they do have a courtyard eating area out front, there is a children’s menu and the food was in general brunch type dishes plus good looking cakes. We were, I think, lucky to be there the Tuesday after Easter so it was dead, I can’t imagine it’s often like that. When next in Wells, we’ll definitely be paying them another visit.

Called in for coffee and a cake on a blissful sunny Good Friday morning - a delightful place to sit. But it’s achingly trendy, the coffee pleasant but ordinary, and the summer bun( an oversized Chelsea) was delicious but eye-wateringly expensive. Fortunately, my partner was treating me, but I shall hesitate to repay the favour...

Really loved this place, excellent cinnamon bun and hot chocolate. Love that they use Somerset produce and make their own bread/pastries, will be returning soon!

If you appreciate good quality food and service, this is the place to go to. Six of us visiting Wells had Breakfast on the Saturday, from the Pancakes to the full English. If you want Crispy Bacon or the Eggs slightly different they are happy to accommodate. We also booked for Pie and Mash night on Saturday and had Breakfast Sunday.

Lovely experience, staff are great - especially Alison who went out of her way for us. Can recommend!

this place really is my brunch go to! it's amazing to meet so many other mums over a menu that is carefully created and beautifully made. the service is unfaultable its just a shame that they dont serve pizza or veggie bacon because youd never get me out of here!

Had heard good things about this place locally so went in for a late breakfast. Really enjoyed the both the food and the service.

Whilst visiting Wells we happened upon this great place for coffee and lunch. The creamed mushrooms on toast are delicious. Friendly welcoming staff bright and deffo worth a visit. Also great range of Cook books to devour over

Our quest in supporting independent cafes and restaurants brought us here to Loaf which has just celebrated it's first birthday. After several visits it's now our go to place for coffee. The rancheros huevos is delicious. We bought some of their sour-dough bread to take home which was also great.

It’s a simple menu done really well. Love restaurants that are as much about the people running them as what they serve. Really lovely people and great food - winning combination! Many thanks LOAF

Heard alot about this place & it's lovely, it's very busy as well for a little place. We booked a table just invade because we didn't know what we were expecting so glad we did. The menu is very interesting I was disappointment that they didn't have the Mushroom dish but was advised to come earlier or maybe pre-order. The staff are lovely and friendly and have great hospitality. The coffees were lovely and the cakes looked amazing. I had the American pancakes & my mum had the Loaf breakfast. We both really enjoyed our breakfast and will be coming again but maybe in the week or a little earlier in the day.

Having popped over to Wells for the day we just wanted a coffee and cake before heading back home.

Just a coffee stop for us but loved it. Tucked away in a courtyard but with parking nearby. Big sharing tables and a good children's role play area . Food looked great, although was just a coffee stop for us- however that was excellent!

Had a fantastic lunch, very nice food and well priced. Lovely atmosphere with DJ playing Christmas tunes. Dog and kid friendly. Really enjoyed the full breakfast. I will definitely come again.

me and my little one love coming here! its an amazing source of entertainment for bella and an even better place for an amazing cake and coffee! we love loaf!

I popped in for a coffee on my own this morning and was welcomed by the owners. Such a lovely place. A beautiful place with a relaxing atmosphere. Although I didn't eat I'll be back again to test out the menu...it looked delicious!

me and my husband used to love coming here for a lovely lunch on a Sunday, the food was consistent for a couple of months, i am told this was when the owner was being chef, and the food was a delight! we keep coming back as we hope this new chef will have finally learnt how to cook! amazing staff and atmosphere and a lovely home away from home right in our city it's just such a shame about the food