Mells Cafe in Mendip

Arrived in Mells for first time and spotted cafe which we entered immediately after a lengthy journey. Cafe was due to close in 15 minutes so we placed our order with the young assistants. However the owner came in from the post office and rudely instructed us and his assistants that we would have to have a take away due to it closing. We still had 15 minutes! So we went outside on a cold day to drink our coffee. Another group of people arrived shortly after and managed to get served without the boss knowing. They also came outside. The boss returned looked outside and stared at me like daggers as though it was all my fault his closing time might be slightly delayed. I didn’t respond. He then went back next door grabbed the doormat and started beating it vehemently against the wall of the shop with dust flying everywhere. Not a good first impression of Wells!

Friendly little community cafe/shop/post office. Had a more than decent cappuccino and the pork and apple sausage roll was way better than most. Sunny day so chose to sit at a table on the small front terrace. Definitely made a good choice for a mid day snack.

Bread was really dry, it was £17.99 for two sandwiches and 2 apple juices, I wondered why it was empty in the summer holidays and now I see why. Zero atmosphere, I asked the lady behind the counter for a menu and she just pointed at this ripped piece of paper…. I was thinking okay then. We were going to stay for coffee and cake but decided not to! Wish we’d gone to the pub instead !

Enjoyed coffee and cakes here following a walk in the village. There is a varied selection of cakes and cookies as well as hearty sandwiches, scotch eggs and locally-made sausage rolls. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and the cafe has a cozy feel. We will definitely visit again to try the other delicious foods on the menu.

Lovely staff, great that they offer gluten free options, milkshakes could taste stronger of the flavour they are meant to be, food is lovely.

Cafe is small but well stocked. Used to cycle here regularly but do often find ourselves going to the Walled Garden (when in opening months) as can be unreliable opening times here. Used to have no issue placing bikes over the wall to keep them off the road, the staff literally watched us do it and when we walked in then told us meaning we had to move them again; they really need some safe bike parking. Nice coffee and cakes. Cafe does look tired and needs a good freshen up. Sad they stopped the loyalty card as well as was a good incentive to come.

My husband and I had a much needed moment of calm here with our one month old baby. We sat outside on the sweet little terrace and were served a delicious lunch. The staff were kind and attentive and the whole atmosphere radiated peace and comfort. I now have it as a regular pause on my walks with my daughter through the village and I can never resist their flapjacks!

This was a terrible experience.I think we visited the same time as other reviewers as we arrived to be met with a hostile environment by the staff serving. The cafe looked messy and the back area and walls were dirty and unpleasant.If this is were they prepare food it really needs a tidy up. The staff acted like they couldn’t be bothered. To make matters worse we were charged £17 for 2 coffees and 2 small cakes.Think they made a mistake here but we had such an unpleasant experience I couldn’t be bothered going back in. Long gone are the days when Jo ran a tight ship and you were greeted with a smile and immaculate service.

So disappointing. Our usual spot at the Walled Garden was closed, so we took the opportunity to try this place. Set in a really pretty spot we were excited to enjoy a bit of lunch and coffee. Arrived to staff arguing with each other. And then no effort to be friendly or welcoming- in fact felt like there was more effort into being rude. The food was average and a sandwich served with salad and crisps £6.50 was actually a sandwich with double crisps as there was no salad. This was plonked on the table and we were just given the explanation of double crisps with no offer of an alternative or chance to change our mind. Coffee tasted good when it finally got to us. Staff then continued to be rude to each other, making our visit awkward. Post office staff was just as unhelpful and unfriendly. Will not return.

What a lovely little café. We called in after a long muddy walk. Service was friendly and welcoming. We had a mix of lunch and cake with hot drinks. My lime and courgette cupcake was delicious and the Jack Horner sausage roll looked great too. Will definitely visit again.

I can honestly say I’ve never visited a cafe that has so much sickness that it has to close or it has to close early regularly. I must just be unlucky as every time I plan a visit it either has closed early or is closed up completely due to sickness. Have given up now and will arrange to meet friends somewhere else.

Disappointing. Cake was so dry and should NOT have been sold as almost inedible surroundings ok. Not very friendly but due to close in next hour. May try again one day. Prices average

Enjoyed a lovely coffee and generous slice of Lime and Courgette sponge. Really welcome on a cold, wet day. Will visit again

We used to pop into this cafe frequently after walking in beautiful Mells. Friendly welcome . Homemade cakes particularly the chocolate brownie. Now all you get is a frosty nod and a pathetic selection of naff cakes. No wonder the queues at the excellent Mes Amis in Beckington have increased.

Had a coffee at this cafe. Very samll so no room for social distancing and not that well ventilated. Coffee was good. Waitress not terribly welcoming or friendly. Liked the community knitting

Lovely little local village cafe which we've been visiting for a few years now mainly via riding our bikes along the cycle path. Charlie is always very friendly and easy to talk to, the selection of cakes on offer are delicious and prices are reasonable for what you get. The cafe is looking tired and the website is very out of date but that doesn't take away from the service.

Walked all the way to Mells looking forward to breakfast in the cafe. Web site promises a selection of breakfast fare e.g. bacon baguettes or rolls and other breakfast favourites. When we got there we found that nothing of the sort was on offer just croissants or tea cakes. Had to settle for an Americano which turned out to be weak and tasteless. We went there expecting a good breakfast because of all the positive comments on the web site and trip advisor. Suffice to say we will not be visiting again. Very disappointed - the very misleading web site should be updated.

First and last visit to this cafe. Called in at 2.45pm for a drink and some cake. Started talking to a female assistant. I asked for a piece of cake and a coffee. Only to be greeted by "Sorry, last orders were at 2.45pm" I looked at my watch and the time was 2.45pm. Two pints, why have the door open at 2.45pm to let customers in, if clearly customers are a hindrance. Second, why let the customer order first, when clearly there was no intention to provide a service. I thought that closing time was at 3pm. Is really that difficult to serve a cake/coffee in 15 mins. shocking service. Give this place a wide berth.

As part of the Somerset Food Trail, visited Mells Cafe. Great food, all local and shows just how good Somerset food can be. The staff were excellent, very welcoming and great start to the trail.

Dropped in whilst travelling to Somerset coast. Plain but super food coffee very good happy freindly staff.

I went today with my son and Granddaughters, the cafe has a lovely atmosphere, we all felt welcome, service was 1st class, I had cranberry and chocolate cake which was scrumptious, good quality coffee, Would definitely recommend and will be returning soon

Always a great selection of homemade cakes and friendly staff to serve you, highly recommend to all.

Nice meal, homemade salads- the coleslaw and beetroot couscous was excellent, very pleasant staff and relaxing setting

A lunchtime visit here to fill in a bit of time whist computers whirred and buzzed. I had visited before, a couple of years ago and the experience then was good, so I decided to revisit and have a snack lunch. I ordered the soup...

Called in at lunchtime. Food is quite good, portions of cake quite large, could be reduced! Had a decaf coffee but not convinced that it was decaf. Was inexplicably very anxious for rest of day. Overall would recommend.

Went there for a late lunch with my husband and daughter. It was excellent. The food was really good considering it was so much after lunchtime. The lady who served us had a smile on her face and nothing was too much trouble. We would visit again.

Mells is a lovely village for walking with quiet lanes and pretty houses. The cafe is a little gem - reliably open even when its wet and cold and a real hub of this little community. We are regulars for coffee and cake and on...

Foods are extraordinary Good location Safe car parking Friendly staffs Very competitive price Must visit

Lovely volunteer run cafe, great food, coffee and homemade cakes! The perfect place to stop on a walk or bicycle ride Mells is beautiful.

We had a light lunch here. Very pleasant: nice staff. We had good food from a fairly limited menu. We'll certainly visit again.

Very friendly and good home cooked food, great location in the heart of the village good price for food you can sit in front and watch the world go buy. Definitely recommended

Came in for a tea and coffee and left having eaten cake and jacket potatoes! Absolutely wonderful place to eat and drink. Heart of the village and always busy. Can't wait to come again.

Go into the small shop and post office and you access the cafe to the right. Good fresh food. Nice picnic area opposite with large stream and two picturesque bridges.

A community run cafe which served lovely hot chocolate on a cold day; if I lived there I would definitely volunteer.

It was someones front room (or seemed like it). Limited seating. Run by volunteers. But the decor and service and food quality was great. Very friendly.

Called in here for a drink and quick bite Table hadn’t been wiped clean Ciabatta I had was very nice although the salad and chickpea side needs improvement. The coffee was nice The Victoria sponge was a bit stale and I’ve never had one with...

This is a community run cafe adjacent to the village post office and store. There is always a warm welcome and friendly vibe. The knitting baskets offer a distraction for anyone wishing to contribute to the community charity project. The book exchange is not overwhelming, as is so often the case, and always looks tidy with up to date books for both adults and children.

Called in to this delightful cafe for tea and cake with my elderly Uncle

We stumbled upon this gem after a bike ride from Radstock. I've got to say we thoroughly enjoyed our coffee and yummy marshmallow banana cake. Am looking forward to a return visit soon!

Although staying in the village it's a nice place to have a snack or drinks. Great little cafe in a vantage point spot to watch the world go by. Freindly staff

This is a lovely, friendly, little cafe. The staff are charming, the food is freshly prepared and delicious. This is the ideal place to pop into for a scrupulous snack.

We have visited the cafe several times before & have enjoyed the experience but when we visited last week we were very disappointed. We had quiche & salad which was bland & we thought meagre for the price. Had to clear table to sit down although cafe wasn't busy.

A perfect place to enjoy a coffee and eat something on a quiet place in Mells. Personal is very kind and smiling. Would be great that it keeps opened after 4pm but ey, those are the english opening times! We, people from abroad, must get used to it!

Nice coffee, good sandwiches and friendly people. We had lunch halfway through our walk and it was just what we needed.

We stopped here for lunch on a fabulous circular walk recommended by Nigel Vile (Vilewalks). We parked at Great Elm, walked for an hour and a half, taking in beautiful views. We stopped at the Mells Cafe for lunch. We both had quiche and salads which was all homemade, delicious and less than £6 each which was very good value, and sat outside in the sunshine. What a treat in February! We then walked another hour along the Mells River padding derelict ironworks and beautiful snowdrops back to Great Elm. Terrain was a little muddy in places but I would say manageable for most (not pushchairs or wheelchairs though)

This the local village shop & cafe run by the local community. Charming place and with lovely people serving you. Good choice and quality within its offering.

Mells is a lovely Mendip village for a walk and the village cafe is a great place to rest a while and enjoy a snack or maybe just a coffee.

The people were really nice and we enjoyed a cup of tea and relax after a long car journey. The food looked really good and we appreciated the philosophy of this cafe.

Friendly staff with home-made food. Nearly all are volunteers working at this community shop/cafe in the (nearly famous) village of Mells

We had lunch here after a bicycle ride. Staff very helpful and food was excellent. I had a goats cheese panini which came with a salad. Enjoyable food in a relaxed and clean cafe. I will definitely go back

Coffee good, cakes good, light lunches good too. It is a friendly place run as part of a community-led hub of Post Office, shop and cafe, a winning combination. The kitchen is shoe-box sizes so it is a wonder that they manage to produce good quality food, supplemented by lots of local cooks. It is busy with local people, visitors to this specially beautiful village, and cyclists as a welcome pit stop.

We use this as our works canteen they do a limited menu but it always taste great and you never know what you may find in the cool cabinets. sometime we just come for coffee and cake its great...

Un lugar encantador en el final de un día ajetreado de compras o visitar las atracciones locales. Tartas caseras, té y una buena vista contemplando la gente ir por era muy relajante.

Solía ser sólo una tienda de pueblo y oficina de correos, pero ahora hay un café agregó y muy buena!

Gerente muy amable, buena comida, usted puede probar la región! Delicioso. Dicen que sus amigos y venga ack de nuevo.

I like to research where we are going on holiday. My Wife's nickname is Mell, so when I saw this place I thought we had to go as it wasn't far out of our way to North Devon. It is such a treat to find somewhere that is individual these days with the fast food chains all lacking in that aspect. My wife got to do some knitting while waiting for our breakfast of Bacon, Eggs and toast with a lovely cup of Coffee. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely pop in.

Had delicious food here yesterday ! Being a veggie good tasty food is still the exception and not the norm ! Would thoroughly recommend it also the carnivores enjoyed their meal too ! Joanna excellent cook , We will return !

Stop here for coffee/tea and a snack ( AM or PM) often. The place is always busy - for a good reason. Fresh cakes and salads made on the premises and all very tasty. Staff helpful and friendly. Attached to the village shop and post office which is a wonderful Alladins cave of provisions - many locally produced/sourced.

Clever local people have set up this shop/tearoom and post office. Lovely situation and after buying some stamps we enjoyed an ice cream and the lovely view. Great local initiative.

Ten of us enjoyed a light lunch here before an afternoon of walking around Mells, and then dropped back in for afternoon tea. Great atmosphere and we all enjoyed the food, despite the challenge of feeding ten of us all at once. This was our third visit and I'm sure we will be back. Thank you for good service

When I'm cycling in this part of the Mendips I always head for Mells Cafe. The food is excellent, nourishing and very good value; the service is warm and inviting.

The food is all home / freshly made on the premises and for a village coffee shop has a nice variety. Feels like a village hub being attached to the post office and village stores and obviously is a good resource for the village and surrounding area ....if you don't want to go as far as Frome, Radstock etc ... but want to meet friends or go for a decent coffee.

Beautiful Mells with its pond and lovely walks is then capped by this charming cafe run by volunteers. The cakes are homemade and the drinks good, it has a post office and shop attached; what a delight

Such friendly people, a couple of my friends have been involved in the Mells Cafe, and it really is a testament to community spirit that it exists to serve the locals.

This is a fine example of a community taking care of what they have and wanting to share it with others. Has a huge following with cyclists and walkers alike. Walking boots are welcomed. A pump for cyclists. Great local produce and coffee all run by the community.

My five year old said this cafe served the best food he had ever had! It's a delightful place: delicious food, served up in a beautiful setting with friendly staff. The knitting baskets are also a nice touch!

We walked to Mells from Frome and stopped in for a cup of tea. Low and behold they had a basket of knitting so that we ended up sitting outside knitting in the sun (January!). Its a really great community shop and cafe - all villages should have one!

We must have eaten here over half a dozen times over the last couple of years. It has always been exceptional value for money; large portions of good quality food nicely served in a pleasant environment. Much better then the pretentious place up the road!

There is a post office with cheerful and helpful staff. The food in the cafe section is always fresh and the hot meals and snacks are prepared while you wait. The shop is run by volunteers. There is always a good selection of local produce to buy at very reasonable prices. Everyone is very friendly. On warm days you can sit outside or go across the road by the river.

Very friendly. Lovely coffee. Great food. Why have I waited so long to visit ? Beautiful little location also.

Popped in here for a coffee with my husband this morning.Even though they were busy the staff gave us a friendly hello and smile.The surroundings are very quaint as you would expect from a village,the cafe adjoins a shop/post office which is quite handy.The tables were cleared and cleaned straight away .Plenty of books and brochures to browse through whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of this village establishment.

unexpected delight which is open seven days a weeka cafe which serves the whole community of Mells ad is open to and used by all;. unlimited high quality WiFi, always someone to chat with over excellent coffee or tea with a range of freshly made meals and snacks. Or to simply sit and read on of the may books available

Popped in for lunch and was again amazed at the food on offer - wide range of Panini, quiches, tarts, soup and so on. I had the beetroot frittata with the usual excellent selection of fresh salads. So much to choose from and so many gluten free and vegetarian options too, all at a great price and with lovely service. The café was quite busy, which considering it was mid-week is always a good sign. Keep it up!

Had lunch at the cafe/post office. It was great! Bought post cards and wrote them as we had panini's. Then mailed them right there.

Staffed largely by volunteers, this shop, PO and cafe is a wonderful rural success story. Since buying a 'second home' in a neighbouring village two years ago, we have been utterly captivated by the friendliness and quality of this superb and very welcome local resource.A commercially run Spar outlet in another local village demonstrates with its poor stock and even poorer service just how good the Mells shop and cafe really is.If occasionally the service is a little slow because the latest volunteer hasn't quite mastered contactless payment, so what. It's an opportunity to browse some more, look at the local 'for sale' board or engage someone in conversation about the weather....Absolutely wonderful set-up. If only there were more like this around the country.

Stopped here for refreshments before a lovely walk around the village of Mells. The cafe is attached to the shop/Post Office and serves a good selection of drinks and meals

Mells café and village shop is a great community resource. We were staying in the village in a holiday cottage and used the well stocked shop on a number of occasions. We visited the café for breakfast one morning and had an excellent bacon sandwich and croissant. Staff were friendly and efficient. We saw lots of cyclists and hikers stopping for light refreshment en route.

Popped in with friends for a quick coffee and gave way to temptation and also had a homemade flapjack! Great little tearoom that was buzzing. Good range of beverages and light meals. Café very clean and welcoming.

This is a great hub for locals, walkers, biker riders, etc. Attached to the village shop and PO in an exquisite village. Food good and they strive to raise the bar. It is always welcoming and busy.

Parked the cars here opposite the cafe and enjoyed a 2 hour walk before returning and sampling an excellent panini and coffee. It was busy too, which is also a good sign!? We'll be back.........

My friend and I do meet up for a cup of coffee and a pot of tea, we find the whole atmosphere calm and relaxing, the cakes look delicious personal we have not had a piece as we are watching our weight.Totally recommend popping in for a visit

We stumbled across this place passing through Mells and popped in for a quick coffee and a snack - what a treat! Top quality coffee with a perfectly executed flat-white together with a portion of the chocolate and orange marmalade bread & butter pudding (very generous portion for £2.50!). The quality of the pud would have stood up to the scrutiny of John Thirode any day. Absolutely delicious - light, creamy, and packed with smooth chocolate and gentle hits of marmalade....... Best bread & butter pud I've ever had the pleasure to eat. The remainder of the menu with hot pannini, salads, cakes etc etc have a generous and tasty veggie selection. Lovely village and the remainder of the shop selling some excellent locally-made products - the residents of mell obviously love where they live! Highly recommended.

We came across Mells cafe by accident while driving through the area, and what a treat it is! Although small, it is perfectly formed, with a delightful selection of sweet and savoury food and friendly, attentive service. I look forward to our next visit!

This is a lovely place to stop off for lunch or refreshments when visiting Mells. Lovely food, great atmosphere, adjoining the post office/shop - so plenty of things to temp you with! Gets busy (because it is so good!)

If you want to meet up with friends or family, stop at the cafe for light refreshments before touring round the lovely village of Mells. Always friendly service, wonderful food and central to exploring your surroundings steeped in history and character.

Had a great light lunch there, lively little cafe, very friendly service, already gone back for more!!! Can we get a bigger terrace???

We visited here yesterday for my sisters birthday. I had called the previous day to book a table for six of us.When we arrived we walked in and were completely ignored by the two members of staff behind the counter, we had not been acknowledged at all !! I noticed a reserved sign on one of the tables and had to ask if that was for us. The experience did improve slightly when we decided what we wanted to eat and drink. Three of us had hot chocolates and two mochas, which were lovely, one of us had a cold drink. The choice of hot food was quite limited. We all decided to have the same, the fish pie which was served with a selection of salads. Mine was really nice, but a few of us found the fish pie not hot enough. We were offered water with our meal.There was no one else in the cafe when we first arrived, more people did arrive over the time of our stay, both for take away and to sit in. Considering they had no other customers when we first arrived, the service was very slow and we found the customer service very poor., if non existent !!One plus point was the food was very reasonably priced and the cafe very clean.Even when I went to pay, it was me having to make conversation. Overall this was a very disappointing experience and we will not be rushing back any time soon !!

Stopped off for a lovely tea and cake. Small venue attached to the local shop and post office Good service and lovely setting. Tables across the road near the stream with ducksLovely and relaxing

what a wonderful place. Innovative menu, delicious coffee, fun place to sit and eat. The food was great, staff were friendly. We will return! A great place to eat in the middle of a circular walk alone the river and back along the ridge. Recommended.

We visited this café when on a photography trip and the experience was first class.The service was excellent and the waiting time was minimal given how busy the place was at lunchtime.The staff are very courteous and eager to please.I had a quiche which was accompanied by the best salad I have ever experienced.

Walked here from Frome and was delightedTo find this cafe to help revive us before the return trip Hub of the village very welcoming and excellent fayre

Had a wonderful bowl of homemade roasted parsnip soup and roll for lunch. Really beautiful and creamy. Also, it was a nice day and the little patio was opened for us so we could sit outside with our dog. Always appreciated. We will be back .

Great little cafe. You will enjoy your experience should it be lunch or just coffee and cake. Local produce, friendly staff, warm welcoming atmosphere and a great place to sit outside by the river when the sun is out.

My trip to this café persuaded me to go on Tripadvisor for the first time. What a find. Beautiful village, lovely lovely people. Embodies everything that a local eaterie should be. Full of regulars but super friendly to out of towners. Great food, just a superb exerience. I went back for more after my meeting.

Home cooked food, V reasonable prices. Take out and sit by the river service if the café is full. The village of Mells is well worth a visit (especially the church) and the local walk by the river past 'Fussell's' iron works is superb.If you are going it is well worth booking a table because it can get very busy!!If you need alcohol the local inn is 400 yds up the road.

Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. The food was fresh and well presented.. A welcome break on our journey. loved the basket of knitting needles and wool which one was encouraged to do a row or two while waiting for food.

Great cafe after a long ride, Enjoyed the lovely salad, soup Friendly staff and always willing to help. Customers seem very happy in there too. Cannot wait to return soon to sample the cakes

Cosy beautiful cafe. Very friendly personable staff who like to get to know you. Fresh local food with gluten free options. Nice to sit outside by the river and internet it free. Easy to connect and strong. Love it. Love it. Love it

Stopped by this lovely little cafe on the way to Cheddar Gorge. It really is a superb venture by the local community and they can feel very proud! We had a bacon roll, scrambled eggs on toast, cup of tea and a hot chocolate. Couldn't fault any of it. Absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend visiting here if you're in the local area

Visited on 16th November with my Family. Really nice lunch, reasonable price and friendly staff. Also friendly clientele. Could not recommend this highly enough. If your in the area a must to visit.