Magazine Heaven in East Northamptonshire

Previously, I have had good experiences at the Artisan Cafe. This time, however, we had to wait over 30 minutes for a simple sandwich. The staff, including the guy who said he was the manger, seemed to think this was perfectly reasonable. They didn't have any complaint forms for customers to complete. I'll go somewhere else in teh future...

Great venue for breakfast and lovely service, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Always made to feel welcome

A popular, pretty cafe located on the top floor of Magazine Heaven. A good range of drinks (coffees, teas, smoothies), cakes/snacks (available from the counter) & a small brunch/lunch menu (including a few vegan options). Nice decor & atmosphere.

Really delicious food, not a humongous choice but all cooked well and piping hot. Drinks well made and sizeable. Unfortunately waited around 20 minutes after our drinks arrived for our food to come- 2 toasties which shouldn't have taken quite so long. Would definitely visit again!

Specifically asked for my coffee to be served in a proper cup rather than a takeaway paper cup because we were sitting on an outside table due to having our dog with us, but food and drinks were served in takeout containers even though i requested them not to be, staff should of said that they were not able to rather than accept my order and bring in takeout containers anyway

Super coffee. Bacon brioche bursting with flavour and professional, attentive staff. A joy to visit. We will definitely be back!

Absolutely love this cafe.Its the only place we eat in whilst visiting Rushden lakes.The food is outstanding,and very good value for money.The staff are friendly and welcoming. I would recommend a visit.

We didn't know it was here until we wondered into the downstairs shop, had a look around and my wife said "Let's go and have a coffee upstairs and see what it's like". We're so glad we did. A lovely 1st floor café. It was clean, tidy, quite busy without being noisy and full on. Found a seat very quickly and had lovely Tea, Coffee and cake. The staff were very polite, very nice food displays, so all in all, a very very good first impression, soon to be repeated!

Visited for a quick breakfast. Still limited menu and takeaway but all change Monday 17th. Service excellent. So polite and courteous. A real credit. Limited menu still perfectly adequate. Crispy bacon bagel delicious. Peanut butter toast equally lovely. Fine coffee. If you get one of the two tables on the outside it’s an excellent spot to watch the world go by whilst having a nice breakfast. I love it here.

Still a great place now providing a delivery service and only tables outside in light of the current situation. Lovely toast. Delicious coffee. Excellent service. Fave eatery at the lakes.

I’m a frequent visitor here! Lovely fresh food, helpful staff and dietary requirements clearly labelled on menus etc Best selection locally of gluten free meal/cake options- plus they cater for many other dietary requirements too. Great food choices for young children too- no chicken nuggets and chips in sight!!

Lovely place, tasty local food and the service was fantastic. I took my sister who was visiting from Australia, she loved it.

Artisan is apt. Visited many times and second review a year later. Selection of quite unique dishes all delicious. Proper sarnies are great. For a light lunch and a glass of bubbly or wine or lovely coffee/tea it is a perfect spot. You can see out to the lake if you sit in a certain spot. Excellent cakes and very good service. We visit every time we are at the lakes. Wonderful place. If I could give it 6 stars I would.

Always a treat here, never lets us down. Lovely freshly made lunches. Fantastic coffee and lovely atmosphere.

Went for a womble around rushton lakes and popped into Magazine Heaven for some brunch. Cafe was busy bust service was very pleasant. My Latte was not the best but my Smoked Salmon with Scrambled eggs on sour dough was OUTSTANDING!!! I will defo be returning! A defo hidden gem.

I had wanted to visit for some time and today we were lucky enough to have lunch at the cafe for the first time. The menu is varied and the choice and quality is brilliant. The sandwiches we ordered were freshly made and were simply...

A group of us, went upstairs of Magazine Heaven, for Tapas tasting. Well, from the warm welcome, friendly greeting, everyone was at ease. Out came, warm bread & olives, bruschetta with tomatoes and manchego cheese, selection of meats platter, falafel on spicy jam, chorizo and...

Visited this cafe today for the second time and it’s a great place- delicious food that you can tell has really been prepared with thought and care, great menu choices with something to appeal to everyone, lovely music, super friendly staff who can’t do enough...

Above a store selling the widest range of magazines imaginable, this friendly cafe has something for everyone. Veggie, vegan and gluten-free options are offered, but my chicken, bacon and avocado salad contained tasty chunks of real (ie not processed) meat and the coffee is the...

Walked over from Higham Ferrers with a friend & called here for lunch. The café is above Magazine Heaven just before the garden square on the left hand side. Not situated with the other eating places on the other side - in fact a real...

First time here. Its hidden away. Very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Good choice of food. Presented well and tasted good. Would come here again.

We had an excellent snack lunch here today Great ambiance, lovely and cool, lovely service and an excellent meal We both had the mediterranean and haloumi sandwich which was firts class and garnished with a nice rocket and balsamic vinegar dressing and root crisps. Washed...

Good looking cafe with amazing selection of gluten free sandwiches and cakes: carrot cake, ginger cake, lemon drizzle, Rocky road, caramel shortbread :)

This was our first visit to this clean, very well run, dog friendly artisan cafe. The vast menu left us spoilt for choice, our food was well presented, beautifully fresh and quite frankly awesome. All the staff were friendly, happy and helpful. Could not rate...

Great vibe in an interesting store. Cafe is right up my street, caters for all sorts. Ill be back for my next fix soon.

Once again, the Artisan Cafe, upstairs in Magazine Heaven, provided an excellent meal. The Unit Brekkie and the Salmon and scrambled egg on toast were tasty and presented well. The cafe was almost full at 10:00 on a Bank Holiday Monday. OK, it took a...

Visited with family for breakfast. My wife had avocado on toast. Was a bit disappointed by this as the avocado had literally been lightly mashed and served by the side of the toast with a lettuce leaf and sliced tomato. No seasoning, lemon juice or...

This place is tucked away at a corner of Rushden Lakes above a magazine shop. However its a great place. Good, fresh local coffee and the best bacon brioche buns I have had. Staff friendly and helpful. Sensibly priced too. Been back several times now...

Omg just love going to this little cafe Food is amazing Can’t wait to go back Thank you for the most delicious fish finger sandwich also the yum yum coffee & walnut cake it was amazing.

Once again, the Artisan Cafe, upstairs in Magazine Heaven, served great food. Scrambled eggs with salmon, side salad and bread. Quite a busy morning and, as I mentioned in a previous review, the tables are very close together, so conversation isn't private. A good choice...

The 'Artisan' Cafe located above Magazine Heaven at Rushden Lakes is now one of our regular treats. They do a lovely range of snacks, drinks and food including ice cream. All diets etc are catered for and they do plenty of vegan options. They also...

We have been a few times now and mostly we have liked the food. However few things are worth mentioning. On more than one occasion the cutlery and glasses had not been properly cleaned, the tables around us have been left dirty for over 10-20...

Stopped by for a smoothie whilst shopping. We had a kale one and a berry one. The berry one was delicious. The place was empty. The table could have done with a wipe down but apart from this all is good. The menu is extensive...

Seven of us visited here Saturday lunchtime for a bite to eat. Menu was extensive, but very samey if you know what I mean. Lots of sandwiches with very similar fillings. Cakes looked nice. Whole thing had a veggie/vegan feel to it - although there...

The Artisan is a beacon of light in this overcrowded cafe market at Rushden Lakes. Varied food menu and some great coffee. When I've had a plate of avocado with sourdough, salad and smoked salmon, washed down with a Piccolo Latte, I feel that the...

The Artisan cafe above magazine heaven is absolutely wonderful. They’ve worked really hard on the decor and it’s fab. The food is delicious and the different breads you can enjoy are great. They use lots of great local suppliers for their food and there’s an...

This is one of the best kept secrets of Rushden lakes. It’s a fairly quiet cafe with a little music playing in the background. The tables are well spaced so you aren’t crammed in. The food is good quality, simply but elegantly served, with a...

My daughter and I had an excellent breakfast of scrambled eggs with salmon on toast. The granary bread was thick, well buttered and tasty. The eggs were well cooked and served with fresh smoked salmon and a small salad. Tea and coffee were of quality....

Ordered a smoothie and fruit loaf with jam and cream. The cafe was not particularly busy and there was plenty of staff. The smoothie arrived and nearly an hour later there was no sign of the toast. I left in disgust. I hadn't asked for...

Best gluten free bread I’ve ever had and the best sandwich I’ve ever had. I had a halloumi, red peppers and chilli jam sandwich and I can’t fault it, it was delicious. Very fast service and polite staff. Not too expensive either. They cater for...

Absolutely gorgeous, good value, quick service lunch for three. My daughter and I are coeliac and the gluten free range is amazing. We had gluten free sandwiches and the bread was amazing. What a lovely place.

Excellent artisan cafe, fresh local produce. Best for lunch in the area with varied menu and do much better for it.

Lovely cafe for light lunch or delicious cake and coffee. Visited several times. Polite and courteous staff and a nice selection of light bites. Definitely worth a visit.

If you go to Rushden Lakes then a must is a visit to magazine heaven. At first glance you just think it is one massive magazine shop but it is so so much more. Spend some time perusing your favourite magazines and back copies but...