Margarets Tea Rooms in Breckland

Saturday morning market visit. Decided we wanted breakfast. Had visited Margarets Tea Rooms before and had a fabulous lunch. We were not let down for breakfast either. Very welcoming, great service and what a fantastic break. Very reasonably priced, well presented. We were not from the area, but will definitely go out of our way to have a meal there again.

Very friendly helpful staff, extensive menu, we chose three different pizzas and they were all very good. Would recommend.

Came for breakfast with a friend. I have a 9 month old so we sat in the soft play children's room at the back. This is hidden away and a really nice feature separate from the main cafe. Everything is very grubby though, the toys and equipment all look so old. I doubt they are ever cleaned. Breakfast was ok, it wasn't that hot. Coffee was really nice.

Brilliant place. Such a warm welcome and dogs welcome with well behaved owners! We only wanted a cuppa but the food we saw coming out to other tables looked great. It’s a big space and was clean and nicely decorated. Separate area for people with families and toilet facilities on site. Lovely friendly staff.

The loveliest cafe that had a great selection of cakes and bakes etc. I had a lovely cheese scone and his and had the best chocolate cake he’s had for a while. We will be calling back again.

Nice staff I just had a pot of tea and a cheese scone, my wife had the carrot cake and coffee. Cake was declared to be delicious, however my scone was a bit heavy (claggy in the middle which rather spoiled it for me. Tea pot held enough for 3 cups.

We had afternoon tea at Margarets Tea Rooms today. It was my niece's 14th birthday and they decorated the table with balloons and had a birthday banner on the wall. The sandwiches were tasty and the scones were the best we have ever had. We also had cakes but we were so full we could not eat them so they gave us a box to take them home. The staff were all so lovely and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. This is the best place in Swaffham to eat and it is excellent value for money

Extremely friendly and helpful staff and very tasty food, very large portions. Would highly recommend. Many thanks. x

We need more places like this in the UK where children can play and parents can relax and eat/drink in peace! Great idea. Staff are nice and pizza is lovely.

Really sweet and friendly staff and lovely service. Great for kids! Play area is great! Good choice of lunchtime food for all in the family. Amazing value for money as well. If you’re passing through Swaffham with kids, definitely drop in!

We will not be returning! We have visited Margaret’s several times since it has opened, but today will be our last visit. I ordered two lattes and a glass of tap water for my elderly Mum ,who was feeling poorly. The cafe was quite busy so I appreciated there maybe a slight delay. After 20minutes I asked at the counter for the water and enquired how they prepare the orders. I had a similar experience on our last visit and conclude that they complete the orders in a strict sequence ie I didn’t get my coffees until the four customers before me had received their full meals, then the server would then read my receipt and prepare my order….this is not efficient and not good for customer service. Our coffees and glass of water could have been prepared whilst the server was waiting for the meals to come out from the kitchen. The lady from the kitchen intervened and made our drinks and apologised for the wait. It’s such a shame as we have always enjoyed the cakes and light snacks,but will be going elsewhere.

You can only speak as you find. We had the ploughmans lunch, and o.k. the pork pie had to be substituted with sausage roll, but it was a good ,tasty, value for money lunch. I also very much enjoyed an Irish coffee. Staff very friendly and helpful, tables well spaced out, and most importantly nice clean toilets. It would be nice to see the rusty toilet brush holders replaced, but we will definitely return, there are some lovely looking cakes to be tested!

Service appalling, food less than medicore. Will not be going there again! My friend was not impressed either. They need to up their game

The four of us, being retired, took advantage of the senior meal and hot drink that was on offer. Could not fault the service or the meal. Happy, helpful staff and the chilli and jacket potatoe with side salad was fresh and delicious. Well done.

Sorry Margaret This was not very good. The coffee was tasteless The cherry pie pastry was soggy and the cheese scone was not cooked when i told the lady at the till she just shrugged her shoulders. She had probably heard it all before. We will not be returning and you owe me £3.50 for the scone!

Consistently good for lunches. Big portions, nice latte. They have gluten free options too Good atmosphere, dog friendly.

We were en route home so decided to stop off for breakfast. Eggs Benedict and Eggs on smashed avocado. Luverly. Pleasant staff and a nice decaf flat white. What’s not to like. Very, very child-friendly with activities for the little ones out back. Enjoy 😊

The tea and coffee were good, but the scone was dry and tasteless. The clotted cream and jam were both in sealed containers, so were not fresh or homemade. The brownie was dry and too fudgey. Nice large tea room in the heart of Swaffham. The staff were chatting behind the counter and left us standing waiting for quite awhile.

Not very good, ordered a Ploughman’s half the stuff I’ve been replaced for example on the menu, it said porkpie had run out so substituted it with half a sausage roll. It also said two slices of ham was more like half a slice no one come up to tell us exchange or to explain to us what happened just got our money back not very happy poor service

On holiday in Wells, stopped here for breakfast on a day out and really enjoyed, good service, lovely breakfast, lots of room and spaced out tables, enjoyed the 1940’s vibe, all in all a very pleasant experience.

£2 for the play area with the broken slide that has been broken for months. £7.50 for a panini that comes with a salad which includes up to 1 cherry tomato. The children's tv doesn't connect and i have to keep getting up to close the door so the children can't run out into the road (psst door closers exist). There are signs, notices and blackboards everywhere but only a select few have prices on them. The kitchen door is open to the children's area and the servers walk across it with your food to get to the main counter.

Felt like a hospital cafe, depressing but the two girls were very attentive so that was the only upside

Horrible dirty plastic flowers surround the tea room front entrance, which is totally out of character for the charming old market town. Breakfast was generous, but very poor quality and took a long time to arrive. Might be suitable for children, but there are so many more attractive venues for discerning adults!

A famous advertising line once said ‘We never forget you have a choice’. Unfortunately this tea room has forgotten. The service was slow and unfriendly and a pizza they served up was unappetising. Frankly, if it’s lunch you are looking for you should try and find something better.

Terrible, tables were dirty with pulled up dishes,no menu on table. Poor service had run out of jacket potatoes and offered a microwave one no chance at their prices. Waited over 30 mins for hot drinks to be made.

This is so refreshing having interesting, vegetarian options on a menu. It really is worth the wait for the food. The time of service has improved here and we received our order of pizza, wedges and tea within 15 mins. There is plenty of room around the tables, they're not crammed in. The child's area looks fun. There is a relaxed atmosphere, and unlike other venues, the table isn't being cleared as a hint to leave. Also try the vegetarian pie, which doesn't appear on the menu.

Little gem! What a lovely find this was, independent rather than a big chain. Great coffee and delicious paninis and my husband's eyes lit up at the chicken club sandwich. Cakes looked stunning and all made on the premises. Keep up the excellent work xx

I came in here with my mum and it was absolutely lovely. Friendly staff and great food.Would definitely return.

Our first experience was great but that was before energy bills soared. We last visited late November 2022 and there was no heating on. Everyone was with their jackets on indoors! We asked the owners about it but they said they were waiting for the...

We were visiting Swaffham and looking for a dog friendly place for lunch. We were made very welcome with the dog, excellent alcove areas and restaurant in general is very well spaced out. We had ploughman’s which consisted of local produce which was excellent. The...

It is clear from reading the front page of the menu that the owners have a clear idea of what they are trying to achieve. The premises are clean and modern in decor with some tables with dividers (possibly from Covid times?) to create alcoves....

Came in a couple of weeks ago for a quick coffee with friends. We tried to find a table but most of them were filled with dirty plate as usual. Me and my friend ordered 2 lattes.. 10 mins later we still had nothing and...

Very good service, will visit again, food was excellent highly recommended, planning to visit with friends

Very enjoyable little cafe with the added bonus of a indoor play area for the children . We went with friends today for the first time . £2 per child which is worth it I thought . Nice to have somewhere to cater for children...

I decided to take my niece and her little two year old to Margaret's for lunch today. What a disappointment that was. The only highlight of the whole experience was the play area which to my surprise cost £2 per child to use. We then...

I met with a group of friends,for lunch; we were noisy and spent over two hours,here, catching up on each other’s news. We had various items for lunch, all of which,we were happy with. The staff were patient and friendly towards us and I am...

Very mediocre food and service this time unfortunately Chewy cheese scones perhaps due to being in microwave too long ?

I so wanted to have a good experience with Margarets, as being local want to support local businesses. Unfortunately, we didn't have the best time. 1. Walking in at just gone 2pm, the front house tables were either full or had dirty dishes etc on...

We live in Swaffham and I have visited Margaret's multiple times. I have been waiting for improvement before writing this review but it just isn't coming. Although the reviews are all answered on here it seems to be a lot of excuses and no changes....

My wife and I went here at lunchtime today and we ordered two coffees and two paninis. . The coffee arrived eventually and after waiting some twenty minutes more, my wife asked at the counter why there was such a delay in serving the paninis,...

The first time I went to Margaret’s with a friend, there was nothing gluten free, but as they had not long opened it was acceptable, I just had coffee whist my friend had a large slice of lovely cake. They did say they would gradually...

Finding a table that was clear of dirty crockery and half eaten food was the first problem. The coffee and scones were very nice when they arrived, but we still had to ask the waitress twice to take the cups of the previous customer. Overall...

I popped in to buy a takeaway snack as I was passing through Swaffham 🦢 I was delighted as a herbivore to discover that this cafe has a good range of vegan and vegetarian options 🌿 I chose the vegan sausage roll and it was...

I expect the u.s.p. of this lovely place is the children's play area which is quite extensive. There's a sizeable menu so all in all it is rather more than a tea room. Service was slightly slow but the produce was fine and this is...

Great place and good food. There new pizza menu is great. Very friendly staff. The prices are reasonable too.

The staff were so accommodating as a group of 15 of us came for breakfast and only called up just beforehand. The menu was large which was perfect for us as different people wanted different things, from breakfast to cake to lunch.

Just called in on our last day in Swaffham for a lovely bacon sandwich and a lovely cup of coffee. Thank you.

Had a great Afternoon Tea which was great value too for only £10 and no need to pre book. The sandwiches we had were Tuna, Cheese & Tomato, Ham & Cucumber Finger Sandwiches which were great. Fruit Scones which were great, Chocolate Brownie which was...

Love this place! Great coffee with the option of different milk and delicious cake - even do vegan, which is fab for me as I'm dairy free. Also delicious lunches - cheese, ham, club and goat cheese sandwiches, pizza and Ploughman's all super. Looking forward...

Our fault but we arrived not long before they were due to close. Could not have been more accommodating. Had two pizzas, both really tasty. Lovely to have a sprinkling of herbs onthem. Best pizza we've had for a very long time. Very friendly staff....

I booked for afternoon tea to celebrate my partners birthday. Our first experience of Margaret's tearooms was definitely a positive one. Lovely food, friendly staff, clean and airy, tastefully decorated. I did wonder if the children's play area would be intrusive but I needn't have...

A bright airy place for tea and cake. A children's play room did not disturb us as we enjoyed our yummy cakes, tea and coffee

A friend and I visited and were delighted by the service and food we received. The pizzas were cooked to perfection and tasted delicious! The staff were so kind and their service was wonderful. I very much look forward to visiting again soon!

We live in Swaffham and really want this place to succeed. However we both ordered pizza and deeply regretted it: The bases were soggy, the toppings tasteless and the merest taste of tomato was present due to such a poor covering of tomato puree. Please...

Just had pizza takeaway and they were absolutely fantastic. Only spotted they were offering pizza when drove past this afternoon and thought we would try them for family supper, we ordered four different versions and picked them up 20 mins later piping hot and absolutely...

Enjoyed a delicious brie, bacon and cranberry pannini, served with crisps and a side salad. My daughter had a jacket potato filled with coronation chicken and a salad. We both enjoyed the coffes too. Very good Covid Safety measures in place, well spaced seating and...

The cafe and children’s play has a lot of potential due to being only one in swaffham however poor execution with unorganised staff. There needs to be some sense of organisation put in place as many times I have left early due to not wanting...

We booked a table but didn't realise you had to book afternoon tea. They couldn't have done enough to serve us our afternoon tea. It was delicious and the staff were lovely we all felt safe. Highly recommended.

Really pleasant, modern, clean surroundings, lovely food and reasonably priced. Staff professional and friendly.

The staff were very pleasant, the food good and the price fair. There was a separate area with lots of stuff for young children and their parents away from the rest of the adults. It has all the elements to be a really good place,...

I have been here a few times now and most of the time it is truly amazing. The cakes, cornish pasties and other baked goods are truly delicious and fresh! They only downfall is when they get busy there is a bit of a wait,...

A friend and I enjoyed a spontaneous afternoon tea at Margaret’s today. (Child free) Lovely Food and reception from the staff. I have been a few times now for a coffee with and without children (9&7years old) The children really love the kid friendly areas...

Sat at a table & read the menu. Had to move the plates from the previous customer to another table. After waiting in the queue for 20 min my wife got to the front and was asked to wait a minute. After another 5 min...

Fairly friendly welcome. Unfortunately the table I sat down at wasn’t clean. Excellent coffee and fruit scone. Very well decorated apart from toilets. They were very clean just very old fashioned as they haven’t been changed since this building was a Bank. Excellent provision for...

Lovely up and coming cafe. I have been coming her now for the last 4 weeks. Every Wednesday I go with my kids. They have story time there at 1400 for the little ones to sit down on beanbags they get free juice and biscuits....

Booked a table for 7 family members. It took 10 minutes before our existence in the premises was even acknowledged! Ordered 5 soft drinks and two coffees. Took 50 minutes for the coffees to be served and even then one of them was made with...