Mrs Bridges Tea Rooms in Leicester

3rd time I have visited. Service and food has been excellent each time. Very extensive menu with all day breakfast options. Different from other places in that breakfasts can be ordered with sourdough toast.

I had my baby shower at Mrs Bridges over the weekend & I could not reccomend them any higher. The staff went above and beyond to ensure the day was special and made us feel like no request was too big. They ensured everyone was well looked after, catered for all dietary requirements, rearranged the room to fit all the guests and just in general an amazing service. We had the entire top floor for a private party & had a member of staff with us at all times to ensure we had plenty of fresh teas, coffees and food - not sure on her name but she was amazing so a massive thankyou to her! Overall, would highly recommend, they were very fairly priced and the quality of the food was amazing & will definitely be using them for functions in the future!

Absolutely lovely afternoon tea! It’s the law that I have to take my elderly mum for an afternoon tea when we do the Christmas shopping and todays was one of the best we have had! We had to ask for a box to take some cakes home as we couldn’t finish them. Bread and scones were really fresh. Incredible value for money - could have charged much more!

great little place with a lovely courtyard to sit in the summer. Food really good and staff friendly.

Selected the afternoon tea. To help out anyone who had the same experience as me - don't bother going to the website as it looks like it hasn't been updated for years! The afternoon tea is advertised as £9.50 on the website but we paid £12.50 pp and nothing is listed so you have no idea what you are getting! We went and asked first. We were met by a lady who was quite accommodating - said we could have any sandwich filling we wanted - even if it wasn't listed. This was quite good though she seemed quite miserable saying it! For the £12,50 afternoon tea each person gets: 4 small sandwiches (filling of your choice), 2 cakes (you cannot choose and they do not tell you what you will get so be mindful of this if you are fussy), one macaron and one scone with cream and jam. You can have tea or if you choose another drink, you have to pay the difference. Waitress was lovely and it was a beautiful little tearoom - very squashed though so I would advise you go early! Hope the breakdown helps as you can't find this information anywhere.

Lovely spot to sit outside. Food was gorgeous. Great portion. Thoroughly enjoyed the black puddding hash. Kids loved the French toast. Great big pot of tea too.

Service was really good and so was the food. The only problem I had was that I asked for tap water and got charged £2.60! That's a joke, it's tap water nor gold water!

Think this is a great little find - the best sourdough sandwiches I’ve ever had Service with a smile and in my opinion worth every penny My wife had the salt beef and blue cheese special - superb

Burnt breakfast, watery beans and chewy bacon. no refund Rather make my own next time. Quite cramped to be honest

We really enjoyed it we had delicious food the staff very attentive , polite and compliments to chefs we ARE coming back👍

This is a lovely hidden gem in The Lanes in Leicester, a small area full of independent shops and cafes and near the popular St Martin's Square. Plenty of seating both inside, and outside in a quiet courtyard. I had the Welsh rarebit with chutney and cole slaw, which was wonderful and a very reasonable price (I had two slices at £8 but a single slice option is available for a lighter lunch, while my partner had jacket potato. Great food and service, friendly, good price, and delicious.

Delicious breakfasts - meaty and veggie. Great service, accommodated requests and just a lovely atmosphere for a relaxed breakfast out with older family members. Food was hot, generously portioned and super tasty. Only grumble would be tea in pot was bit weak even after a good brew time but that’s more a preference.

Afternoon Tea for Mother's Day we were seated upstairs, it was busy and you're cramped in or squeezing past other diners. Tables are small and not enough space for everyone's crockery/cutlery let alone the platter they bring your food out on. Although the food was nice and the cakes moist, the teapot was chipped, tea cup & saucer was dirty and staff didn't seem that interested in us! If you're a large person, I'd think twice about trying to use the toilet!!

Breakfast here, though filling, was okay for the price but some of it was burnt, particularly the sausage and bacon. Would recommend other options there.

Food's good but the chips are like crisps, toast always burnt and eggs cold. Staff often ignorant and rude starting from kitchen to floor.

Awful experience, rude unreal service, mediocre food for the price you pay, not greeting on the way in, obnoxious chef.

Visited with my niece chips were like brick ordered a sausage cheese and Mayo sandwich for £6.30 I expected a sausage that resembled a sausage the sausage I received looked like it had been stood on a few time’s absolutely disgusting food won’t be coming again

My daughter had the chip sandwich which she enjoyed and I had the afternoon tea. The waitress told me there was a choice of sandwich, macaroon, scone and two cakes. The tea came and there was no cake just two very rich pastries that I...

Went with a friend to celebrate my birthday. Originally we were going to have the afternoon tea but my friend really fancied the cream tea, so we ordered two cream teas. Plenty of clotted cream was supplied and a good helping of jam was available....

When going shopping don’t just stay in highcross shopping centre venture outside and get a lovely brunch / cakes / sandwiches here. Me and husband wondered outside Highcross and found this tearoom. Sat outside in the courtyard. Simple brunch but don’t well. Staff were super...

Well over the last six months generally on a weekly weekend basis we have been visiting for brunch/lunch , the food and attention to details , to new specials , the food is to die for , fresh tasty and already a twist . Outstanding...

Going back down memory lane we visited Leicester and went to Mrs Bridges on a lovely sunny Easter Saturday. We had the afternoon tea which at £10.50 pp was excellent value considering the quality and quantity of food served. We particularly liked the brioche Buns...

Popped in for a snack as we were dining out later. Busy but took a table in the back. Efficient service, no issues. Big choice of 'specialty sandwiches' on many different types of bread, around £7.50. I plumped for mine on Ciabatta, a real doorstopper...

Good quality food from an extensive menu. Interesting specials available. Cosy establishment. Seemed very popular as filled up quickly during lunchtime. Friendly staff.

We had afternoon tea, the cakes scones and sandwiches were all delicious! Totally recommend and can’t wait to revisit!

Absolute Knock-out place to eat in the day in Leicester. Brilliant food, large portions at a very fair price. Attentive and pleasant staff. The Small Traditional breakfast filled me up completely - for £4.95 its excellent value. So popular, it does get busy but service...

First visit to Mrs Bridges and I wasn’t disappointed ! The food was excellent and extremely tasty. I had Chicken & Bacon penne to takeaway. Food was a great temperature even when I’d gotten back to work to eat it. The pasta was perfectly cooked....

Fantastic service, fantastic food and fantastic value. Given as a gift and was very much enjoyed and appreciated. The food was fresh, the cakes lovely and more than enough for three. THANK YOU

Me and my friend ordered the takeaway afternoon tea which was delicious. Great customer service and great price. Would definitely recommend!

Really wanted to try high tea for my 30th and I'm so glad we picked tha is place really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The staff were extremely welcoming really intimate place can't wait to go back again thankyou so much .

Nice location. Traditional foods with a twist. We had the Caspian - sweet waffle, cream cheese, smoked salmon (lots of it!) avocado, poached eggs, caviar. Served with extra toast. The Callie - sourdough toast, bacon, spinach, poached eggs and a delicious, smooth smoked haddock cream....

Called in as was visiting Leicester. Staff pleasant and service was good. Food was average to poor. Chicken and avocado sandwich was ok for a sandwich which was around £6. Home made chips were crunchy perhaps fried twice.. the biggest disappointment was the lemon drizzle...

Had the hunters breakfast with mushrooms and a pot of green tea and sat out in the cute courtyard. Great, attentive service, very yummy food & good portion sizes. I got a slice of the vanilla sponge to takeaway & it was delicious. Definitely coming...

I've been lunching whilst shopping at Mrs Bridges for years, its always busy but during lockdown we were looking for somewhere we could get a good foccacia for a specific dinner and googled across Mrs Bridges delivery. When it comes to food my husband is...

We ordered an afternoon tea for my wife's 30th which was delightful. We followed up with a picnic for our wedding anniversary that was indescribably fantastic. Savoury or sweet, they have you covered, every bite is a little piece of heaven, highly recommended!

I went in for a late breakfast around 11.15am The place was full.I had to go upstairs to find a table next to the toilet. I ordered English breakfast and a pot of tea. The tea was served quickly but the breakfast took 35 mins...

We went for breakfast (had the eye royale and traditional breakfast). The food was very tasty and fair price. Really friendly staff and inside it's nice. Would definatley go again.

I visited on Saturday 8th February with 5 friends and had a wonderful brunch. All of us ordered a variation of the ‘eggs royale’ and enjoyed every mouthful. The portion size is incredibly generous (each meal comes with a side of toast) and the dish...

Popped in on a cold miserable wet morning needing warm comfort food, and was not disappointed. I was made welcome, my order taken speedily and did not have long to wait for its arrival.

One of my favourite cafes in Leicester. Excellent service and a very varied and extensive menu.. my rarebit with slaw was as delicious as ever!! Fabulous cake cabinet too!

Ordered two traditional breakfasts on a Saturday morning. Had to wait quite a while to be served and for the breakfast to arrive which wasn’t a problem for us as we weren’t in a rush. When it finally came it was very tasty with good...

Disgusted Disappointed Rip off I chose the Large English Breakfast and a pot of Earl Grey which was served in a very chipped tea pot inside and out LARGE English ha ha 1Sausage 1disgusting cold rasher of Fat could not find the bacon 1 fried...

Love visiting here, its always really busy but the choice of food is great. Such a quirky one off place

12/10 for the food. It was gorgeous and fresh. Made to order and what tasted like, made with love! Me and my partner will 100% be visiting again. Found completely by accident and what a gem it is!

My family visited this weekend. It cost almost £7 each for my husband and I to have a cream tea. The scones are not freshly baked, they tasted like the long-life supermarket cheap ones. The jam and cream comes already on the scone (this is...

The food is phenomenal, especially for the price, service even when bust is always top quality even when they are extremely busy, i've seen other reviews on here slating that and would like to mention that i go regularly and have never once received bad...

On the rare occation we drive into Leicester we visit Mrs Bridges both for its good food and dedicated staff but yesterday and I came close to using an expletive here it was an utter shambles. We waited at a table for ten minutes without...

In time for a hearty lunch, in the lovey courtyard as the weather was fine, attentive service too, before visiting the Cathedral and the nearby King Richard III museum.

Great little tea rooms,fantastic afternoon tea great choices of sandwiches, cakes and scones. Great price for city centre.

I went there last Saturday with my friend for breakfast , I got salad , I couldn’t eat it because lettuce was off , it looked disgusting . I told waitress about this , didn’t get money back and she didn’t ask if I want something instead . She passed complaint to the chef and he was looking at me and cheeky laughing . Very poor costumer service and very poor quality food . I used to work as a chef and I would never serve something what I got . Disappointment . I left hungry and paid for something what I didn’t even eat

This is a hidden gem in Leicester. The food is just lovely and the choices on the menu are varied and interesting. There is something for everyone including some very different ideas. The staff are attentive and well informed about the menu. A compact but well laid out indoor space plus a lovely courtyard out the back make it a brilliant choice whatever the weather. My daughter introduced me to it and I can’t wait to go back next time I visit Leicester.

Great tea room and very local to highcross. The food is ok but used to be a lot better, friendly service. Altogether a hidden gem.

Our server Cat was super friendly and really helpful. The menu here has so many exciting options and she was super informative on all of them. A real hard worker.

I went there on a Monday afternoon and had afternoon tea. It was pure quality, thick cut ham, homemade cakes and the one that impressed me the most was the Pedro Jemenez (spanish sherry from the Jerez region in spain) cheesecake with a chocolate base and of course not forgetting the pistachio macaroons, if you have not been there you do not know what you are missing go on what are you waiting for

I’ve been coming here with my mother since I was a little girl and it is still just as lovely. The menu is delicious and very fairly priced and we have never been disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, the decor is a little dated, but I think that only adds to the charm. And the homemade cakes are to die for.

Always feel welcome here, never received service that falls below excellent.

Went for brunch and while the food was nice both the tea and coffee were lukewarm and very weak. You would think a tea rooms would make a good cuppa! Won’t be going back for that reason.

Went to Mrs Bridges tea rooms for afternoon tea with friends,we had a table upstairs. Seeing we had booked I thought the table would be set with plates,cutlery etc, but no just a plan table (not very inviting).

How many ways can I say that I love this place? We basically come here once a fortnight for brunch and I am not shy about exploring the menu. Whoever is the mind behind the dishes, I applaud you. Everything is a classic with a small twist that just elevates it to something really special.

Awesome place. Food and service top dollar. A gem of a place. Highly recommend. Had a really great breakfast with great quality ingredients. Went twice because it was soooo good x

I had breakfast in three different places on my recent visit to Leicester, and this one fell way below the other two. I can see from the great reviews here that maybe I was unlucky--we can all have a bad moment. Though there was hardly anyone in, it was difficult to get attention, and then the food took a very long time to come. My waiter was a tall, awkward-seeming young lad who was distant and difficult to communicate with. I had the Eggs Royale with bacon, but the bacon was undercooked---and undercooked bacon is chewy and unpleasant, so that spoilt it for me.

Excellent food with amazing choice. The staff are friendly and the service was excellent. This place has been consistently good in the 30 years I've lived in Leicester no tearoom in the city can beat it!

My daughter-in-laws sister (don't ask me what relation she is to me, it gets too hard beyond cousins!) recommended Mrs Bridges for lunch when I was in Leicester meeting up with my son recently. I have to say I think I have just had the best sandwich of my life. I had the ham and cheese sandwich with onion marmalade. I liked that there was a choice of bread. Some places just have the really hard crusty stuff which might be fashionable but I have a jaw problem and can only eat fairly soft stuff. The choice was excellent. The staff were friendly and it was nice we could see the preparation area. If you want nice, reasonably priced food which is really good quality then please visit here.I have chosen the 'cheap eats' for this review but don't be put off. This is a place that offers good value for money for lovely quality food, reasonably priced and affordable.

My mother in law and I was searching for a cafe/restaurant to have lunch and noticed Mrs Bridges. The restaurant was quirky and busy but we found a great seat near the window upstairs. The staff were friendly and we were seen quickly by the waitresses. The menu choose was varied and a large menu. We ordered a seafood pasta which was served within 15 minutes of ordering. The food was delicious and hot. I would definitely recommend this cafe/restaurant.

Veggie breakfast here is lovely! Fiancé had eggs Benedict which looked lovely. Nice little place although quite cramped, don't expect any leg room. Very quaint, nice place to drop by on a day out.

Disfrutamos mucho de la variada carta de desayunos disponibles, que sirven durante todas las horas que están abiertos. El local es acogedor y el personal es amable.

Meet our Daughter while she is at Uni and had lovely Brunch. Would recommend the Hunters breakfast and sit upstairs.

Jedzenie świeże i bardzo dobre, lokal wyglada jak by czas w nim zatrzymał się ponad 40 lat temu.

Spent a couple of hours here chatting to my friend. Although it got quite busy we weren’t hassled to go after we finished cuppas. Nice snacks and sweet treats available. Reasonable price.

The brunches that they serve are superb - top notch. Really recommend the caspian - it has the right amount of sweet and salty touch to it. Using a belgian waffle in a savoury setting was really amazing. The cream tea is excellent as well - the scones are just perfect. However, the afternoon tea is not something I would go for again. Basically they do not serve finger sandwiches but just one huge sandwich, which was a downer as I just wanted to have different finger sandwiches. And the assorted cakes were not the ones usually found in afternoon teas. However, as to the rest, everything is just right- the environment, the service and the rest of the food - as well as its location, which is found right in the centre of Leicester.

We have visited Mrs Bridges numerous times over the past few years and have experienced the varied surroundings it has to offer. Whichever section you choose, be it the cosy downstairs area, quaint upstairs and in the summer, the charming outdoor dining area, you can be sure of a great experience.

Sat downstairs next to a radiator on a cold day. It was a bit cramped. Food and hot drinks were good quality and roughly the right price.

My friend and I went for afternoon tea...... oh my word... the tea room is a tiny place and lovely old fashioned inside.... its like a little tardis. Upstairs has great views over the street and quad.. and you can see whats going on in the kitchen.

Really lovely homemade food. They are more than happy to make you pretty much anything as long as they have it. Very reasonable and great portions. Always very busy, which is a great sign.

Pork and feta sandwich great value for 4.90. Large teacake equally so. Plenty of tea in my pot. Tasty milkshake. Friendly, prompt but not pushy service.

I come here regularly with friends, family and colleagues, or to get a takeaway and have a desk lunch. I’ve always been so happy with the customer services and the food is brilliant. My favourites are the sandwiches and their take on eggs benedict. They also make the best chocolate brownies I’ve ever tasted!

ذهبنا بتوصيه من احد الاصدقاء و بالفعل كان مكان جيداً و لم اندم لذهابي اليه و كان وقت رائع و جلسنا في الجلسات الخارجيه

هذا المقهى جدا جدا جميل مايتفوت بصراحة وخدمتهم راقية وافضل زيارته عندما يكون الجو صافي للجلوس في الجلسات المفتوحة

Went with my best friend to this tea room and I have to say that I loved it! The atmosphere was warm and lovely and so were the staff. Offers outdoor seating which is perfect for a warm day. There were lots of options for me (a meat lover) and my best friend a vegetarian. Portion sizes were great and the food was reasonably priced maybe pushing on the expensive side but it’s worth it for the lovely experience

Can’t recommend this place enough! It’s honestly such a pleasure every time. The food is always amazing, staff are second to none and the building itself is so beautiful! Just be careful in those tiny toilets 😂 10000000% recommend!

Such a quaint old tearoom in ‘the lanes’ part of the city - still serving high quality lunches and cakes. Our soup yesterday was delicious-spiced pumpkin with sausage! Great service and cheap prices... why would you go to a chain?!!

Four of us went for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon and chose to sit outside. The service was faultless and the food was excellent with generous portions. We will certainly return.

What a nice place to go to meet family/friends, Staff are very friendly but also very busy! This place gets very busy because of how good it is! I will defo return, i had the scone and tea was delish!!

Today was my second visit in two days ! Had lunch yesterday with family who live in Leicester who love the food. It was every bit as good as they said.

In the world of diversity, so not seeming front door located in a charming street where there is tearooms Mrs. Bridges. And in the middle of what opportunities to implement. Extensive menu. Pleasant looking, overworked staff who vigorously moves from angle to angle. What we do in Mrs. Bridges we do not like ... We love it. My golden thoughts always come back to me when together with my love of life we ​​eat a meal together. We order two coffees and look for something quickly on the menu. My hunger is curious to land on Eggs Royal with a choice of smoked salmon. The second curiosity I want to satisfy the eye and appetite Beef onion marmalade with stilton cheese. My companion orders Risotto Haddock. The food appears very quickly and for me it is really delicious. On a scale of one to ten. Ten. I ask how it tastes? Renata answers, tasty but too fat for me. I answer that the risotto is topped with olive oil. I heard it. I prefer creamier. (women?). The feast was outstanding. At the end, paying the bill, I only heard ... what delicious desserts were prepared by the service for which we will definitely return. For us, this visit will definitely be remembered. Greetings and recommendations.

I used to come here all the time and had not been in a while. The menu reads well but fails to deliver and, upon consideration, is quite tired and the same as it was ten years ago but not as good!

Very nice. Not too sweet as some are. We would go back. Service a little slow but we were told. Smoked salmon ran out but not a big issue.

Came here with 3 of my friends for a late lunch to celebrate her birthday. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming and we sat outside in the sunshine. (We did want to go for the afternoon tea but after reading the sandwich choices we decided not to).

I visited Mrs Bridges Tea Rooms with my mum. Lovely old fashioned style tea room, very busy, clearly popular. The atmosphere and overall experience was good although I was left slightly disappointed by the cakes offered in the classic afternoon tea for two. Would definitely visit again but maybe order from the main menu as I've seen good reviews of the other breakfast/brunch items.

I love this place especially their cheese and potato pie and chocolate milkshake. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast and sandwiches are also good. Would highly recommend. Also you can take food out.

Wandering round the St Martins area of Leicester centre which has a bohemian/ continental feel to it we opted for the outdoor seating area of Mrs Bridges for a snack and drink. The menu is full of surprises and we were spoilt for choice to try combinations of foods we'd never tried. We opted for simple sandwiches yet ended up with a feast. I tried the home made corned beef - amazing! The quantities and quality of the ingredients was superb. The snack became a main meal. Delicious and thank you to the charming girls who served us.

Went there for Brunch on Saturday - what a fabulous place, food was exceptional, my husband is still grinning over the french toast, bacon, apple and walnut sandwich smothered in maple syrup! Good coffee, excellent service from lovely staff and very reasonably prices. Highly recommended.

Great breakfast this morning, friendly service and a good location, especially sat out in the little courtyard out the back that was relatively vibrant. We have tried a lot of local coffee shops for drinks, breakfast and deserts, Mrs Bridges is definitely up there with the best ones that we've tried.

We’ve been coming here for years and it’s usually good or very good. I don’t know what happened today. We ordered two sandwiches; one chicken and avocado and the other beef with roasted onion salad and horseradish. We ordered a side of chips and coleslaw. The first beef sandwich had a tiny amount of beef. The chips were cremated, over salted and they had run out of vinegar. They replaced the sandwich, which had beef in bite size pieces (hot!). There was no caremilzed onion, but fried onion, lettuce and no horseradish. The chips were over cooked again.

Went here with my sister whilst out shopping. Nice decent cafe serves great tasting sandwiches and tea, pleasant place to go for lunch.

Came this afternoon for a lunch with my friend and it was quite disappointing yes got drinks came prompt but when the food came my friends focaccia was rather small in comparison to my sandwitch it was dumped infront of us and we where left we wanted sauce my friend had to go down stair to get it none asked about the food I then wanted a another drink but as the sauce was put down they took off again considering it was very quite I’m very very disappointed

I came here with some friends last week and we sat outside to eat. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I enjoyed a Caesar salad while my friend had the sweet chilli chicken sandwich (would recommmend both)! I will definitely be returning :)

We happened upon this little gem by accident, and have been back about 4 times since! Great for gluten free and decaf (of which I am both). Lots of choice, very fresh food and the staff have always been friendly too.

Been here twice now, both times I have received excellent service from really friendly staff! There is an unbelievable amount of choice on the menu and both breakfast and lunch were absolutely delicious (on separate occasions). The food is really quickly prepared and presented beautifully. I would recommend the chocolate torte for a sweet treat! Not only is there plenty of seating inside, there’s an adorable courtyard to the rear which was perfect for a sunny brunch this morning. Very happy with my second visit and will definitely be returning very soon!

I have reviewed this venue favourably before, but I thought I'd pen a follow up given the fact that it's been 3 years since I've been to Leicester. Suffice to say that my positive impressions were reinforced. Indeed, given that it was about 3pm on a Wednesday, we had the bonus of it not being packed, as it was on our first visit.