Lynwood & Co in Cotswold

A small coffee shop opposite the parish church. Obviously very popular with locals. We had seriously good coffee. Their coffee is not for the faint hearted. Whilst drinking I got a touch of food envy. Everything that was being eaten around me looked delicious. The only reason we did not return for lunch was we wanted somewhere with a fire to sit by, after a very cold visit to the church.

Great coffee, chill atmosphere and relaxed, friendly service :-) The Rhubarb & Hibiscus kombucha was absolutely delicious too.

Coffee lovely, gluten free salted caramel brownie absolutely awful, all I could take was salt , very disappointed.

Have been to other cafes in this chain and had a good experience. This one lacks in customer service. The 2 staff there today did not interact with us or other customers. We were waiting at counter without acknowledgment even though staff were working behind counter. Food was average and had to ask on 2 occasions for butter for toast . Could be so much better with just a bit more attention to service.

A cosy little cafe, but the service was surly and unpleasant. I visited for coffee and food for a couple of hours. When I went to help myself to a glass of water from the self-service tap on the counter, I was TOLD OFF by a staff member for using a glass (from a large pile by the tap) rather than a disposable cup: "The glasses aren't for water," she told me with a stern, unsmiling glare, as though that should have been obvious to me. "Next time please don't use one." It was as though I'd ruined her day. Some time later, another customer made the same mistake. Once again, like lightening a staff member appeared from the kitchen to upbraid them. The customer sat down shaking his head. I also had a (very tasty) sausage roll, which took 13 minutes to appear, even though the cafe was by then almost empty. When I went to ask if it was ready, I found the (same) staff member who'd taken my order sitting in an armchair with her phone; she didn't get up but just pointed to the other staff member to fetch it. They were both completely unconcerned by any sense of delay. I had been looking forward to visiting this attractive little place, which has clearly been conceived with much care. But who wants to visit a cafe where you're scolded for drinking water from a glass?? I felt that my custom was a burden to the staff, and that I had somehow fallen short as a customer. So I'll be happy not to impose on them again.

We dropped in here for a lunch-time coffee, and were dismayed by the layout inside, which was cramped and became even more so with the arrival of families with dogs. The place is quite spartan, so that the sounds of crying children were magnified, and the furniture, while clean, was bizarre in some instances (I had to sit on a chair reminiscent of my primary school!). Although the rest of our group were satisfied with their cappuccinos or lattes, my cappuccino apparently was deemed only worthy of a smaller cup because it was decaffeinated. At £3.10 it was not at all 'value for money'. Unless you are a dog-lover, or bring your own family of noise-creating children, I suggest you avoid this café. The bakery loaves on sale looked good, but again, the prices were astronomical.

This place is in the nature of a tea-room which also sell a range of cakes, pastries and the like. A range of snack type meals are also available. The premise is directly opposite the parish church in Fairford which is a picturesque location. There is some on street car parking. I understand that this tea-room is part of a chain of tea-rooms around the Cotswold area. It is not a particularly large place and seating was limited. The staff were very pleasant. It was service with a smile. I found the place to be very relaxing and will go there again.

Great coffee, friendly staff, interesting view of the church from within. Had a nice quiet afternoon catching up on emails over an espresso

What sort of cafe has no skimmed milk, no croissants or pan au chocolate by 10am on a Saturday morning, and then talks to you rudely - the one serving was pleasant, the one cleaning tables was the rude one. I should of walked out - I will next time. No need for rudeness …

I normally go to other local establishments but as it was Sunday this was the only place open. Popped in on our morning dog walk on a chilly day for a coffee. Can categorically say this was the worst dirty chai I have ever had. Went for a large, with cinnamon on top, £3.80 for a large seemed fairly reasonable given the coffee prices at larger chains. Looking forward to a lovely spicy, milky drink we got our coffees to go and continued our walk but quickly realised my drink tasted like a heavily watered down coffee with a little cinnamon on top. Not a nice creamy, milky cup of spiced goodness. Couldn’t finish it because it was so unpleasant, absolutely no chai flavour to it bar a hint of cinnamon on the top. My partner ordered an Americano which also tasted watered down and bitter. Got home and made our own instead! Next time we fancy a coffee and our usual places are closed I think we just won’t bother!

Cozy, quality café, perfect for coffee lovers. Lynwood is known for their great products, bread and bakery in general. I had a chocolate twist, and later, a fontina and prosciutto bake: the defining touch was that when they offered to heat it up, I assumed it would be in a microwave and come soggy, but came warm and crispy and that made ALL the difference. I visited on a Sunday morning, around 11am, was full so you may find no sitting space, as it is not huge. They do take aways, and there is sitting outside, and nearby. They open at 8am to 2pm on Sundays (December 2021) which is great, not many places around this area open so early on Sunday. The place was full of bicycle riders and couples when I visited, informal, friendly atmosphere. I recommend 100%. Across the road is the beautiful church.

Best sourdough bread I've ever bought. Big loaves at £4.70 a pop! Can't go wrong. We used the Lechlade shop. Bought some fabulous eggs from them too!

Really unimpressed by the guy who served us a few days ago. The coffee is great but he seemed completely put out that we asked if they did food. Not an unreasonable request but treated as if it was a silly thing to ask. The food selection wasn't great either!

Dropped in to grab a couple of coffees and some food as heard good things. Waited outside for around 15 minutes due to the inevitable restrictions. However, got inside and placed an order and was asked if I had cash. Told them no and was advised the card machine wasn’t working. No notices on the door, no communication from the staff to the waiting queue outside. It wouldn’t be difficult to be a little more communicative

4/5 for the Sausage Roll (might've been a 5/5 if provided and offered warm/hot). 3/5 for the Latte (more the amount of it). 1/5 for the miniature and overpriced brownie. The plan was a coffee and sandwich, but it wasn't until I asked (lunchtime on a Monday) that I was informed sandwiches were 'sold out'. What kinda' bakery or cafe runs out of sandwiches midday on a Monday? It's not as if the cafe was remotely busy either... Kinda poor really, wasn't too impressed.

friendly staff, good experience. visit there from time to time. Lechlade even better. Might buy their food, they deliver for small fee.

The best coffee in Fairford + Anna, always a welcoming smile, makes a wonderful Rueben toasted sandwich with the famous Lynwood & Co sourdough bread, pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, gherkins, Russian dressing & mustard. The homemade sausage rolls are great, and there is always a lovely selection of cakes for the sweet toothed. A regular haunt for me...

Don’t get me wrong, the cakes were lovely and the coffee was good, however with the current COVID situation (and the new restrictions that came out 2 days before) I would have thought the staff members would be more on the ball when it comes to cleaning tables and protecting their customers and their team. Our table was dirty with used cutlery on there, and whilst the staff were having a laugh behind the counter other people sat on tables that had been vacated a while ago and not wiped down. If you go here, I would suggest taking the lovely cakes and coffees out.

Yo pedaleo. El fitness es algo enorme para mí. ¡Y también lo es la lycra jaja!Me detuve para tomar una taza en Fairford en mi punto medio de 25 km y no me decepcionó.El café en Lynwood and Co es el mejor que he probado. Pone a Costa en vergüenza. Y también hay algo más. . .¡La salchicha rueda!Hoy no tuve uno. Pero probé uno hace dos semanas. Y la tierra se movió literalmente para mí. Increíble.Es un gran lugar para tomar un refresco y el personal es maravilloso y genuino.La parada perfecta para tomar un respiro durante un paseo en bicicleta de 50 km. Voy a parar de nuevo este domingo. ¡Y tú también deberías!John Thomson

Not much room inside, a couple of table outside, this little cafe sells a good range of drinks and some local food. Service was good and the choices interesting but I found my coffee (espresso) a little light in flavour and lacking aftertaste.

Wonderful coffee and a lovely individual carrot, just what was needed after a long walk by the river Coln. Very small inside so no room to sit so we bought and went back to our hotel room to enjoy while looking over the market square.

We were recommended to this restaurant and so glad we took up the recommendation for brunch. Fabulous food, coffee, and service. Not to be missed

The coffees, breads, pastries and cakes are the best in town! Convenient place to meet colleagues and friends......

Llamamos aquí para tomar un café por la mañana y decidimos tomar un pastel danés y de zanahoria también. El café era excelente y los pasteles muy buenos. El servicio era bueno y la cafetería se llenó justo después de llegar. Los asientos caóticos que parecen ser una "característica" de los cafés del Reino Unido también parecen funcionar.

Absolute gem! Voted the best cafe during our stay in the Cotswolds. Superb coffee & pastries served by delightful young ladies. Perfect location opposite the church in Fairford.

Very friendly young ladies, they are happy to serve, coffee is top notch, great location, across from one of the oldest Churches in England.

Not saying my opinion matters... but... I film over 100 Food and Drink Award finalists a year for a living ... and this is my favourite cafe! Lynwood & Co. in Fairford! Just the right size to be friendly and buzzy - it's in a lovely location in Fairford where you can perch in the window or relax a table. Great home-made Sourdough and lovely cakes... and of course, the most important thing in this day and age... a lovely team behind the counter!

We stopped here before visiting St. Mary’s Church just across the street and near to where we parked. Coffee and cakes were excellent, as was the very pleasant service.

Top of the high Street in Fairford, Friendly staff. clean establishment. Outside seating. Coffee was lovely, Lovely view of st Mary’s church.

Coffee at the end of a walk with our dog. All very nice able to sit outside. Treats for well behaved dog,

El pastel de zanahoria es exquisito. . . Soy un cocinero entusiasta y, aunque no tengo gusto por lo dulce, volví a la mañana siguiente para volver a desayunar. Pequeño lugar encantador

Stopped for a coffee and cake. Fab service, super friendly, water on tap, had coffee and a warmed up sausage roll. 10/10

We buy the bread regularly (delicious). I’ve met friends here for coffee several times and we came several days running after moving house when our plates etc were still in a packing case! My only complaint.....could we have Marmite rather than horrid Vegemite?!

Its not a restaurant but a cafe and none the worse for that. There is a limited range of meals, but what there is is excellent quality and served well. If you're early enough they also sell the sour dough bread

I stayed here for a couple of hours and felt completely relaxed and at home. I sat on the stalls overlooking the church. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The coffee was perfect, and although I didn’t have any the food looked incredible, and tasted it judging by other customers reactions. The decor and layout is homely and quirky but clean and organised. I would highly recommend a visit to here, either for a takeaway or to stay and relax.

Stopped for a coffee on a cold morning and was tempted by the toasted soda bread with Vegemite - delicious! Relaxed, bohemian atmosphere but limited seating. Also tried their Lechlade shop and this was equally as good. Loaves can also be purchased.

Good quality beverages and home made food. Quite small, but popularity can mean finding a seat difficult at peak times.

No table available at lunchtime so we popped back for tea later. Superb cakes, the best carrot cake ever.

Great place to meet and share great coffee. Whilst I get the "bring your mutt" policy, it is a pain when the whole caf is taken up with sprawling and wet canine carpet. And I'm yet to understand why the "ladies who lunch" have to proper shout when sat not inches from each other so as to turn a pleasant caf into a cacophony of twaddle. Great coffee tho'!

Best carrot cake I have ever had, lovely coffee and friendly service! Small and cosy and reasonably priced!

as they allow dogs we were in there! Good coffee and seriously good carrot cake. Went to a neighbouring village who had the same cafe, just as good. Very popular

Popped in on our way through Fairford and what a lovely find! Small and cosy coffee shop with good quality coffee and friendly staff. Food (only hot food tried) was excellent and very tasty and full of flavour. Without doubt, well worth a visit

As a local, we are lucky to be able to come for lunch whenever we are able. We always enjoy the croque monsieur, which are enormous! The sourdour bread is delicious. Well worth a visit.

Great coffee, friendly service, plentiful papers to read, fabulous cake. All you can ask for from a small town coffee shop. The place was full from before we arrived until after we left. Many people were evidently locals queuing to get a takeaway coffee.

12 years ago I moved to the UK from Australia, and it was only when Lynwoods opened their first coffee shop in lechlade, and then this partner shop in fairford, that I could finally drink a fantastic coffee. In a regular client of both and can't recommend them highly enough. Their coffee is perfection, food is delicious (even their simple sour dough toast is one of the most delightful pleasures in life) and their staff and owner friendly and welcoming. Highest possible recommendation! Where's a sixth star to tick?

Popped into Lynwood Café for lunch yesterday and enjoyed the Smashed Avocado and Feta on sourdough bread. My partner enjoyed his sandwich and the brownie and flapjack were also very good. Staff were very friendly. Highly recommended!

Staying for a few days in one of the Ampneys just outside Cirencester and took a trip to Fairford. Delightful Cotswold market town with a lovely bookshop / gallery and then at the end of the street this quirky little cafe serving just the best coffee and delicious raspberry and lemon polenta cake. Really good feel about the place, will be popping in again before we make our way home.

I go there fairly regularly and always get a friendly greeting, very good coffee and food, ie Smashed Avocado on sourdough bread being my favourite, everything on the menu is very good, and portions are ample. The staff are all very nice people,and always ready for a chat, the environment is very nice and welcoming, and is always full. Would highly recommend a visit, it is frequented by the local fraternity as it is very cosy.

I’ve Been here a few times now, great little coffee shop. friendly, relaxed awesome food and coffee.

Very friendly coffee shop / cafe

During a recent stay in Fairford, the weather wasn't on our side so we popped into this coffee shop a couple of days in a row.

Just popped in for a coffee after visiting the church opposite. The sausage rolls looked too good to miss so coffee became an early lunch. And very good they were too. Friendly service and good coffee.

Not that I wasn't expecting it to be good, but someone had suggested to us that the coffee was expensive - it wasn't. It was very typical of the prices of any current coffee outlet and every bit as good as any of the leading places.

This is a very good cosy coffee shop situated opposite the church in the centre of Fairford. In addition to coffee the shop serves light snacks and some excellent cakes. It's a great place to relax and read the paper on a Sunday morning.

Friendly, the best coffee, delicious cake, wonderful ambience, super staff, independently owned, lovely decor, superb view of church, great location, easy parking, dog friendly, fabulous sourdough bread, excellent snacks and soup. I am a great fan of Lynwood!

I am a regular visitor of the cafe in Fairford. The coffee and cakes are amazing, the small and friendly cafe is my favourite place to have coffee for miles around. For the record I think the carrot cake is the best I've had.

Really good coffee, friendly staff and lovely to have a good selection of newspapers. Brownie ok but slightly strange coarse texture.

Great venue for coffee and cake! We enjoyed an americano coffee and an oat milk flat white with the most delicious gluten free carrot cake. The customer service was excellent and although the venue is small it was worth waiting for a table.

Tea in individual pots was fine with extra water on request. Disappointingly no scones and gingerbread was OK but pricey. Rather small with very limited menu for lunch. Can't comment on coffee but there sermed lots of customers.

Eat here regularly because we enjoy the pleasant staff, food and drinks. The sourdough bread, which can be bought to take away, made locally is a must. The Reuben melt is always our favorite.

We entered for lunch, impressed with the bright cheery decor.

This relatively new cafe is just superb.Coffee is excellent and choice of nibbles/sandwiches is top notch.What makes it THE place to stop is the fact that the girls there are just wonderful..it's better than being at home.

I've been here a few times, superb coffee and great toasted sandwiches. The reuben is my favourite, the bread they serve it on is what makes this place stand out for me

Having been used to London coffee shops this is the closest we've found in the Cotswolds. Excellent coffee, a decent cake selection and a small brunch/lunch menu.

Enjoyed a cappuccino and cake on a wintry day in January. Plenty of light meal options and some sumptuous cakes at the counter. Very friendly staff, a relaxed atmosphere and nothing was too much trouble. I thought the prices just a little on the high side as I was left wondering what really does constitute a 'regular' size coffee these days. My husband's large hot chocolate looked like what I would class as a 'regular' size. My 'regular' coffee was in a slightly smaller cup than I have enjoyed in some places. But delicious coffee anyway and I would go back.

I live in Fairford and took a while to visit with my husband. We both thoroughly enjoyed our croque monsieur. Great atmosphere packed into a small place. Well worth a visit.

Delicious coffee with non-dairy alternative for milk. Wonderful sourdough toast. Very friendly staff who welcomed me and my dog. Will defintely go again when I'm back in Fairford.

Having used Lynwood Lechlade I would say fairly frequently since it first opened as a home from home office, I think Rob and his team have done a phenomenal job. You go in there and it is buzzing which to me signals you have things pretty much spot on.

What an absolute credit Anna is to the team at Lynwood in Fairford!! We are always greeted with the best smile and happy service throughout! I personally love the sausage rolls and carrot cake at Lynwood too!! Definitely recommend!!!

I go to Lynwoods with my husband and dog most days. I have never experienced anything but great service from all of Rob's staff. The quality of the coffee and food is second to none! Harriet and Anna could not be more helpful, as well as the other staff on duty. My husband is in a wheelchair so cannot access the cafe, they look after us by making sure his croissant and coffee are just the right temperature for him. To be able to go somewhere with the dog makes the experience even more enjoyable. My dog gets a treat every time, so we are all happy!!My husband and his carers also go in the week and they again have said what a pleasure it is to go there and how helpful the staff are. The cafe in Fairford has made such a difference to our walks and day. Thank you all so much

Love this cafe! The staff are always friendly and welcome you with a smile. The coffee is strong and delicious, proper coffee none of this watery wishy washy stuff you get from so many places these days. The cakes vary from day to day and many of them are gluten free. I have never had a disappointing meal there - salads, melts, smashed avocado on sourdough, oh and the sourdough is to die for! You name it, it tastes great! Only downside is that due to its popularity at peak times you may have to wait for a couple of people to be served before you but hey anything good in life is worth waiting for! Definitely give it a go!

It's good to to sell good foods...but customers remember the whole experience...I was just passing trade. Smiles and welcomes cost nothing and make all the difference. Polite enough but show me more! 😎

Small cafe with friendly staff offering full range of coffees and snacks. I dropped in for a coffee and sausage roll mid morning and was surprised at the high cost for a small coffee and an average sausage roll. It also very quickly became somewhat cramped inside when a couple of parties of 4 arrived. I like to have a relaxing coffee and I know you will pay a premium for a comfortable environment but this was not it.

Stopped here for lunch today with business colleagues in between meetings. Super friendly welcome in this cosy cafe at the end of the High Street. Great selection of cakes, super coffee, but best of all the best Rueben melt sandwich on sourdough bread i have ever eaten, and i have eaten quite a few in my time. Super portion, i was soooo full i nearly couldnt eat it all ;-) My colleagues had some great food too, fresh and tasty - keep up the good work - will love to go back

Came here as been to the first one in Leclade and had to come back for the scrumptious bread pud! Again, good coffee and quick friendly service. Smaller than the other one but just as good. Going home tomorrow to try and mimic their bread pudding...

Brand new café, looks great from the outside. Good location, attractive décor, nice looking cakes. We were enthusiastic at first. Ordinarily I have no real objection to the sudden, modern trend of allowing dogs into eating establishments and yes, although the place was fairly empty there was a dog already in there when we entered. But whilst we were waiting for our drinks to arrive it quickly filled up until virtually every other table had one or more dogs at it. There were labradors, terriers and spaniels galore. The hot drinks were good and we had intended to eat but after paying nearly a fiver for a small coffee and a cup of tea, noticing a wasp crawling on the cakes and then a member of staff feeding treats to and scratching the ears of dogs before serving cakes without gloves or handwashing, yuck yuck yuck, we changed our minds. A Costa takeout at Battersea Dog's Home would have had the same ambience but been cheaper. Shame.