Moondance in Bath and North East Somerset

On the last day of our holiday near Chew Magna, we decided to have a brunch before the long trip home. We’d spied Moon Dance a few times during our stay so vowed to go there. There was a long list of coffees, teas and other drinks to choose from. I had a Chai Latte which was perfect and chose eggs hollandaise (eggs Benedict). The eggs were perfectly poached; round with a soft yolk. We couldn’t resist the cakes and there’s an amazing choice. I had the rhubarb crumble blondie, so gorgeous I could’ve eaten two!. The staff are friendly , the atmosphere relaxed I highly recommend if you’re in the area.

I had avocado on toast with two perfectly poached eggs. The quality of the ingredients was very high. The bread was local, the tomatoes were sweet and juicy and only jut seared. The avocado was sliced so I could see it was perfect throughout. Coffee was punchy, special and local and the billionaire shortbread is up there with the best of the dozens that I have tried.

Poor for Coeliacs They sell gluten free cakes but advise Coeliacs not to eat them as they may be contaminated with gluten. This to me means they are not gluten free. Why don’t these cafes buy in prepacked gluten free cakes made in a gluten free facility? These are widely available for the catering trade. Why can’t Coeliacs relax and enjoy a gluten free cake with their tea or coffee like everyone else and not have to worry that they maybe ill. I will not be going there again.

I love MoonDance. It’s always been such a gem of a place, however our last two Saturday visits haven’t been up to standard. There is a few Saturday staff and where I appreciate they are young, they don’t seem to have the right level or customer service skills ! My coffee was a further 30p for warm Milk on top of what is an expensive coffee in a small cup! They once would bring over your drinks, not now. Now, you have to stand by the crowded till and take your drinks over despite staff chatting and being on their phones ! Tables were a mess whilst staff stood around on their phones. Unfortunately I don’t think we will return for a while !!

£8.50 for the worst “salad box” I’ve ever seen. We were looking forward to a nice takeaway salad box - needless to say (see photo) we were extremely disappointed when we got home and opened the box.

Such a beautiful cafe! We were so impressed with the soup and toasties, definitely our new spot for lunch treats. Loved the cake selection too, can’t wait to try all of them. The owners and their team are so warm and welcoming, they made our experience 10/10. See you again soon!

The service is disappointing and spoilt our experience of this lovely little cafe. Some of the young girls serving need support and some training. They did not remove the dirty dishes or cups when they brought our next round of drinks ( the table was then full of dirty crockery) they did not ask if our meals were OK or whether we needed anything else. We had to ask them three times for some tap water. Just basics but if this was improved it would make such a difference. The sandwich was very tasty but for the price a bit of side salad, some coleslaw or some crisps would have been nice. The food is good but the service needs to improve significantly.

Incredible spot for a brunch , delicious pastries and amazing coffee. We met the new owners and gave us the warmest welcome. Will definitely be back - best soup I’ve had FYI 😮‍💨

What a lovely little cafe in the country. We had breakfast and coffee, which we all really enjoyed. The poached eggs were perfect. The cake selection looks amazing and we will be back to try some of their cake. The service was great and the staff very friendly. Highly recommended little cafe in Chew Magna.

WARNING to anyone who is coeliac/gluten free. I went here yesterday for the first time in a while and understand management has changed over. There were 3 young girls working behind the counter and the service wasn’t brilliant but I asked about gluten free cake options (as this has always been a safe place to go) and despite them so say checking the ingredients twice when asked by both me and my husband and reassuring me there was no gluten, I then spent the day being violently sick and couldn’t move from the toilet!! I was shaking and cold and my entire body made me feel like I was going to die (sounds dramatic but true)! I was unable to spend any time with my children or look after the needs of my 9 month old baby. It’s now the next day and I’m still feeling terrible. I have never experienced such a bad ‘gluten’ attack in my life and this was all down to the carelessness of clearly untrained staff!!! People should not be allowed to serve food if they do not know what is safe and what is not for people with autoimmune diseases and other allergens or disorders. This is totally unacceptable and down to bad management. Clearly these cakes contained gluten and were not safe!!! Will not be returning out of fear alone!

I have been coming here for years and years (at least 15 years) and have seen this place change ownership many times. Never though have I experienced the rudeness from the staff which I experienced today. Two young girls behind the counter both of whom were very unprofessional and rude. One then sat on the bench in the window with her feet on the chair watching her iPhone at loud volume. The other got my order wrong and stomped off toward the kitchen when I told her. There was no apology. One then started staring and giggling and generally both were very childish. The food was ok but the rudensss and unprofessionalism of the two girls left a sour taste and for that reason I would not return. My business will now go to Chew Kitchen whose staff are highly professional and friendly.

Arrived for a quick lunch!!! There were 3 staff, and 4 customers. Ordered 2 toasted sandwiches from the minimal menu plus 2 coffees. Coffees arrived 4 minutes apart, but we're nice. After 15 minutes we asked the 2 girls serving how long our sandwiches would be, to be greeted with a blank stare. "Sorry, we forgot to put order in"!!!@@# Like I said we were the only order, as the other two customers were already dealt with. Absolutely farcical service. Get your act together!! The sandwich was nice, as a positive, spoiled by everything else.

Very disappointing - Avoid - NO GF at all NO Soup NO Vegan - had to buy my three grandchildren toasted bacon sandwich - only option - Bacon was the cheapest streaky bacon - felt a bit of a rip off

Ordered a Toasted sourdough BLT 5.95 - hmmmm what I got was precooked cheap bacon, in a very thin ciabatta type panini bread 😞 very underwhelming. Such a shame as the sandwiches used to be lovely. I wonder if it’s changed hands recently. Coffee was still good but won’t be rushing back to eat.

Popped to Moon Dance for lunch. We had delicious food and coffee. It was nice to have so many gluten free options available. The staff were very understanding with my allergy and nothing was too much trouble. Very friendly and polite. Great Service!

Two of us called in yesterday at 9.50 for a quick stop and left at 11.20.We had toast that wasn't toasted,lack of butter,tea and coffee that was cold by the time we got food.Good job the place was only a quarter full.They would never cope.

Ordered a coffee and latte. Asked for a small something for my grandson. Everything they sold was a little to big for him. I said to him I’d get him a cookie from the cooperative. The one lady said “can you please not eat the cookie at our table”. I couldn’t believe what heard!! Shameful!!!

Not the best coffee, but not much choice in chew Magna. Cakes are ok but expensive. Staff take their time.

Busy place with a lovely seating area outside to watch the world go by. A very small cappuccino for the price of £3.00, which may be the going rate in such pretty surroundings, but it was not full to the brim... Felt like locals and regulars were more welcome than visitors.

It's lovely to be able to pop in for coffee or lunch here, the place does get busy though and there are often people waiting for take-aways. There are a few table outside on the pavement which are nice to sit at on a sunny day if dog walking. So glad this business has been taken over and is open again after the pandemic.

Did a lovely circular walk from Chew Valley caravan Park, stopped at this lovely cafe just for a coffee. The food looked good maybe next time we’re in the area we could be tempted! Very pleasant staff nice service👍

Stopped for our lunch here while we were on a family bike ride. Sandwiches and coffee all round and everything was outstanding. The bread is fresh, fillings generous and tasty. We will definitely be back!

Excellent, completely refurbished in 2020 the new management and staff are brilliant, food fantastic Secret court yard garden, inside seating and front terrace, to sit and watch the world go by . Visited to many times now to know

Me and my friend have visited this cafe every week for a few months now. Every visit is as excellent as the previous one from the minute you walk in. The staff are friendly and really cater to your every need, going above and beyond, greeting you with a smile as soon as you walk through the doors. We really could not fault this place! The food and drinks are to die for and maintain the highest of standards at each visit. Would definitely recommend coming to this lovely cafe. Well done Moondance!!

I visited today with a friend for a coffee and lunch. It was delicious, the staff were very friendly. It was quite busy but the staff handled it like pros. Will definitely visit again

I went to Moondance on Monday to meet a friend and ended up having lunch. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and the coffee was delicious! I had the Salmon on Rye, which was amazing (and such great value!) So nice to see happy...

Had the best coffee and cake the other day! The atmosphere was so welcoming and all the girls are lovely - being new to the area I will defiantly be back!

We arrived and waited at the till for 5 minutes to be seated no one in sight. We took ourselves to find a seat on the garden, with tables that’s still hadn’t been cleared. We went inside to order, the waitress thought it was appropriate...

I’ve visited moon dance on a number of occasions since the new owners took over and it’s a fantastic little spot. Great breakfast and lunch menu with delicious cakes! If ever your passing through you must stop in! 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tash x

We are newly refurbished and open Monday - Saturday 9am until 4pm. Serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, cakes, ice-cream, alcohol, snacks and cold drinks.

Passing through Chew Magna en route homeward to Cornwall and spotted this beautifully presented Cafe in the terrace Run by really lovely friendly people and a fantastic array of lush cakes on the counter Ordered a couple of chicken Mayo sandwiches on granary and boy...

I have visited this place on a couple of occasions recently, firstly with a friend and then more latterly on my own, and both were great events and the service was great With covid restrictions there is limited seating outside (and restrictions on the numbers...

Visited with my partner, both had the Moondance Burger. Was huge! Both were very impressed and will be back again. (Maybe even tomorrow) I had a vanilla latte and my husband a flat white, lovely standard of coffee. And very lovely, welcoming atmosphere, looking forward to being able to visits for sit in meals and coffee.

Moondance has just been refurbished with new owners. I remember the old Moondance and it is completely transformed. Obviously at the moment only able to offer take away, with an excellent menu. The updated look is refreshing and on trend. Despite the freezing weather, the...

Brilliant Food to take away,really good chai latte. will return,slow service though,drinks were cold when sarni's came

Friendly service, just what we needed in a horrible rainy morning,nice clean surroundings, very accommodating

Food was very expensive (£10 for mushrooms on toast) & not of a high quality. Only 1 piece of bacon in the bacon & egg sandwich. Bacon was overcooked. Not enough napkins given - we had to break 1 into 3! Staff seemed inexperienced &...

Not very friendly, visited here for breakfast and can’t say it was the most inviting welcome we’ve had.. food was ok, won’t be rushing back.

We have been here on quite a few occasions. There is seating inside and outside. Lovely to sit outside in their garden courtyard in the summer months. Food is reasonably priced and always tasty.

Love Moondance, lovely folk, great food and great service. Would recommend fir a meet up with friends or a coffee with colleagues

Between us, we had 3 main meals costing £10 plus drinks and dessert as a nice lunch out but a little expensive to do all the time

Very tasty cafe food, lots of variety and choice. Perfect stop for a lightning lunch and a coffee on a busy day.

Buzzy little cafe inside part of shop. Good coffee and fantastic brownies, sausage rolls, jacket potatoes, vegetable tarts, sandwiches, something for everyone from our international group. Friendly staff

Louise and her assistant made us a gorgeous dinner in Chew Magna at a barn we had hired for my sisters hen do. The canapés were delicious and presented to a high standard. The main meal and deserts were also delicious and all the party were very impressed with the meal which allowed us to have a relaxing evening. We greatly appreciated how clean the kitchen was left afterwards - what a treat!

Rushed out the house with out any breakfast this morning so quickly popped into moondance for a quick bacon sandwich. We were greeted by very friendly staff who even gave my son who is dairy intolerant a sample of a new dairy and gluten free chocolate which they may be stocking in the near future he devoured in no time with the comment of yummy.The bacon sandwiches came out which we ordered to go and at a very reasonable price of £3.50 we left happy and after eating the sandwiches very content.Will definitely be returning to this gem of a cafe.

Excellent cafe, really good value with a good choice of food. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming and I will be back.

Always looking for new places to stop during our bike rides. Delicious food! Cafe was obviously very busy when we arrived but we were dealt with swiftly and courteously and we will definitely be back! Lovely cappuccino! X

I love Moondance. Louise and team are so friendly. Great food and great service. They deserve every success. Had lunch at Moondance on Christmas Eve and as always it was absolutely lovely. I’ll be back soon.

Lovely, freshly cooked food. Tasty, colourful and immaculatey presented meals. Fantastic service. Wonderful!

I’ve been meeting my friend here for quite a while now and I feel that it’s about time that I acknowledged the fabulous welcome that we always receive!

I love Moondance. Louise and team are so friendly. Food is always amazing. You have to try the Farmer’s lunch. It is absolutely delicious. Well done Louise for consistent excellence. See you soon!

Fantastic food provided yet again for a works party. Always good fresh quality food, enjoyed by all. An excellent caterers for any function.

We spent a few days in Chew Magna in July......what a beautiful part of the world! We found the Moondance Cafe during our first afternoon in the village, when we went to find a late lunch with some Glutenfree options. We thought that would prove a challenge in such a small place, but how wrong we were! Moondance has a wide range of delicious,freshly made dishes available as well as plenty of slices and cakes to accompany a cup of tea or coffee. The gluten intolerant member of our little group was delighted, and of course we made several visits whilst we were staying in the village. As well as lovely food for all dietary needs, Louise and her coworkers were so friendly,welcoming and informative on interesting spots to visit in the area. We absolutely recommend Moondance if you are in this part of Somerset.

Popped in here, as I was passing through, and needed an early afternoon coffee. Saw the menu and decided on a spot of lunch. What a treat. Great salad and frittata, lovely coffee served in a very pleasant shaded garden. Staff all very pleasant. Am likely to be passing through fairly regularly between various sites I work on in the area and will definitely endeavour to work my day around this little gem.

Very nice cafe with lovely garden behind the building.Very helpful staff.Not much selection of food left when we went in at 4.30 but this is not surprising as it closes at 5 p.m. (Shame!)

Visited last year and came back for more, truely worth a visit for a lovely lunch and afternoon tea! Staff really helpful, food very tasty (my beetroot and goats cheese tart was scrumptious) and a great cuppa!!! Lovely little gift shop next door too!

I’ve been meeting my girlfriend here for quite a while now and I feel that it’s about time that I acknowledged the fabulous welcome that we always receive!

We came to Chew Valley to walk the lake only to find out you can't. So we decided to follow the public footpath which eventually brought us to this gorgeous cafe.

Thank you to Louise and Sandy for my birthday private dining experience at home last night. We had exceptional food with a tailored menu and the professional service was excellent . I would highly recommend it if you were hosting a party without the need to do anything except enjoy. Thank you! Jamie Flint and Emma Sabeena Flint

I have been to Moondance pretty well every week for well over a year. The Chew Valley is well worth visiting especially if you stop off in Chew magna. The Moondance Cafe ticks all the boxes: friendly and welcoming staff, who know how to make good espresso based coffees (I'm always amazed at how many don't), a very nice atmosphere and good food. I've never had a Moondance Cafe breakfast but am always envious when I see other folk tucking in!

What a wonderful place for coffee and we came back for lunch after a walk round the village. Delish sandwiches and salad and superbly presented. A place that really cares about customers and the atmosphere is very warm indeed. We were lucky to get a table as Friday lunchtime is a busy time..

Best breakfast I had ever had... love veggie option. Very polite and welcoming defentley will be back.

The food here is delicious and the atmosphere is very friendly. I come here with my boyfriend for brunch sometimes as they serve vegetarian options which is always cooked and presented well. I'd definitely recommend it to others.

The staff were very friendly, the coffee and food delicious but I was not impressed with the dog who seemed to take over the cafe.

And Christmas cake, met my girlfriend for a coffee and chat before Christmas....what a find, really friendly staff and scrumptious cake and delicious coffee! Thanks

Driving through Magna today we noticed The Moondance Cafe bathed in early autumn sunshine. All pavement seats were taken and we felt the urge to stop at such an inviting sight. The menu and cakes looked delicious so we sat in the sunny window and ordered a glorious Victoria sponge along with tasty 'Eggy' Soda Bread and Crispy bacon. Washed down with first class coffee. The Moondance is a dear little place and the staff are as 'sunny' as the Cafe's position!

While visiting Chew Magna we decided to pop into the Moondance Cafe for lunch and could not have been happier with our visit. Delicious homemade sandwiches with generous fillings (unlike many of the chain coffee shops) as well as good quality coffee and exceptional customer service! I would highly recommend visiting if you are in Chew Magna. Additionally there is a delightful gift shop next door, attached to the Cafe which is well worth a visit!

My daughter and I popped into Moondance for lunch. We are local. The improvement in both decor and food since...

I had a homemade goats cheese and Mediterranean vegetable tartlet accompanied by a mouth watering array of wonderful salads. A delicious and nutritious lunch which fueled me back to Bristol on my bike. Coffee's good too with milk provided in miniature milk churns - nice touch!

I visited Moondance Café and Gift Shop this Friday for a meeting and a coffee and enjoyed the ambience from...

Had a lovely breakfast here which is very cosy with friendly staff. Service was excellent and food was of a good standard. It was relaxing and cosy as it is small inside

Mi esposa y me encanta este lugar y probar y visita cada vez que puede. La comida es estupenda, el café es estupenda, el personal era genial. Lo que una auténtica joya y crédito al equipo por hacer lo que es fabuloso.

No me refiero a parar, yo estaba en una prisa para llegar a través de Chew Magna, pero gracias a Dios que hice.

Encantador Café sirve deliciosos pasteles y café de primera calidad. Visitamos en una soleada tarde con mi novio y el personal de la cafetería era extremadamente amable y educado. Incluso nos dieron nuestro perro un regalo y era muy acogedor. Personal encantador, amable y delicioso café que realmente recomiendo.

The wife and myself went to Moondance for a cup of coffee and a teacake after we’ve heard so many good things about this place especially the coffee.Moondance has a nice ambience with friendly staff but that’s where the positive comments stop really.I thought the coffee was very average and my wife’s cappuccino was lukewarm.The toasted teacakes wasn’t very soft and was quite hard and then to top it all the lady overcharged me by nearly £5!Now, she was very apologetic and I accepted her apology in good grace.I also thought Moondance was quite expensive (Probably being in Chew Magna) however value for money is everything to me and I don’t care if Drinks/Food are expensive if I acquire VFM and on this occasion, I did not.There is nothing here that would attract me back and I’m aware my comments are out of synch with most of the reviews on here however I am a top contributor on Trip Advisor, lucky enough to visit lots of coffee houses all over the UK and I have a passion for good coffee so………………anyway, that’s my honest view.

Brilliant vegetarian food. Well presented. Good sized portions. Friendly staff. Light and airy feel. Beautiful garden

Moondance is a very lovely café in the main street with a gift shop attached. The staff are friendly and the food is varied, lots to choose from and the cakes are delicious! I have been here before and this time we sat in the garden this time and it was peaceful yet not forgotten by the staff.

Very friendly staff, wonderful snacks/breakfasts/lunches. We have been coming to Moondance for many years - especially on a Saturday morning with a group of friends, we are always made very welcome. Well worth a visit.

Really nice location, great coffee and food and friendly staff. Pretty walled garden and tables on street also.

Walked from Chew valley lake to Chew Magna and found this place for lunch. Staff were very friendly and our dog was very welcome too. Lunch menu was excellent with plenty of freshly cooked food which was well cooked and very tasty. Garden at the back was very pleasant. Overall highly recommended.

I've been coming here for years but there is now a massive difference since Louise has taken over. Enticing brunch menu and delicious food. Incredibly friendly. This is exactly what Moondance needed and I feel the new ownership will make this a huge success.

Visited for the first time and met very friendly people the service was good and food lovely highly recommended

For 1 year I've been coming to Moondance at least once a week and each time all the boxes are ticked:- friendly approach - delicious food- good size portions- clean environment- always feel welcome Thank you for your hospitality Ricardo Paredes

Very friendly, excellent freshly prepared food. Lunch at the start of our walk and afternoon tea at the end - will visit again.

Superb breakfast with friendly wonderful service.I can honestly say it was one of the best breakfasts I've had, and the ladies working there are so friendly, a real gem.

Under new ownership and keen to make improvements. Louise and her staff treat our children like gold! Food is great, coffee and hot chocolate very good, the service is spot on!

Totally disagree with the previous review I'm a regular here and the service and food are always excellent. Don't know what happened there but no one I know has had this experience.

Went past Moondance today and was so impressed by the beautiful Christmas window display. As a resident, I spotted the update immediately and was drawn into the shop. There are some gorgeous gift ideas for Christmas. It looks fab!

Dropped in for coffee, the girl was covering things up with cling film (4 pm) she was rude and left me waiting while she continued to cover things up. We ordered our drinks and the girl started banging plates and stacking boxes of food in the fridge. Poor hygiene and the display cabinet is covered in black mould. Will never return. Awful.

Doing a circular walk Chew Valley Lake to Chew Magna this was a very welcome stop off half way round our walk. Staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Homemade cakes, savouries and cream teas which I was told were a new addition to the menu. Lovely seating area outside at the back and also seating outside at the front.

This is a regular haunt of mine and they do and excellent range of hot drinks (lovely cappuccino) and homemade cakes or they have a great hot lunch menu including toasties, jacket potatoes etc... well worth a visit

After a really good 3hrs on the bike I needed a quick snack so decided on the moondance cafe wasn't 100% if it was open from the outside but so glad it was. Could do with an open sign outside, but no big deal.Very friendly staff and very helpful. Free Wi-Fi you need to ask a staff member for a password.Free parking behind the pub opposite.It was mid afternoon when I visited and had a cheese and bacon melt it was very nice and recommended by a staff member (good choice).Would definitely use again and made my day most enjoyable.

Lovely for a quick coffee and cake. Nice sandwiches too. Very small but lovely for a Saturday morning coffee with friends.

very nice place for a morning coffee lunch or afternoon tea. Always very welcome and service good and food good.

A lovely little cafe with outside tables where the sun pours in at lunchtime. They serve delicious Illy coffee, and their salads were 'different', fresh and very tasty. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Lovely visit with friends. Sat in the pretty private garden over leisurely tea and cakes. The service was friendly and the cakes delicious! Would recommend

Lovely cake and good drinks, attached to a super little knick-knacks shop offering local products as well as memorabilia. Cafe frequently hosts meetings for new mums, cyclists and locals as well as passing walkers. Nice secluded garden with sun umbrellas, creative range of filling lunch options. Just a shame it's not open on Sundays. Did I mention the fabulous home-made cake?

At it's best on a sunny day when you can take a break and sit outside on the terrace and watch the world go by with a drink and treat to eat.

Good coffee and cake in a lovely village with local shops. Nice salads. Best done on a bike on NCN3 or Avon Cycleway. Nice little garden.

We chanced upon this great little cafe on a trip from Bath to see friends in the Felton area. The service was great, the food delicious, and with the sun shining, the table out front was perfect to watch the world go by.We will definitely be back!