Norton Cafe @ The Reading Room in South Somerset

Rode 150 mile round trip to drop into have a light lunch on 31/5/22. The cheese and onion quiche with salad was very good, the loose leaf pot of earl grey provided 3 good cups and followed by the best carrot cake I’ve had for some time. Another trip will have to be scheduled to try some of the other goodies.

A lovely little cafe serving delicious sandwiches, scones etc. Advise booking a table as it is quite small and in high demand - thoroughly recommend.

Amanda and her helpers have done an amazing job. Offering delicious, well cooked food to take away. Cafe has a great menu and her pastry and cakes are fabulous. Her chocolate torte was amazing. Will be putting my order in for home made Christmas cooking.

The cafe had a variety of cakes, light lunches , drinks to takeaway. They also selection of locally made gifts and greeting cards. Nice friendly couple Good to have in the village Well worth a visit

We are on a walking holiday in Somerset and chanced upon The Reading Room in Norton sub Hamdon which is a beautiful little village. The hostess was delightful and the choice and quality of the cakes, savouries on par with any good farm shop and she can make sandwichez or meals up on the spot. During this covid time it is take away only but if you are wanting to eat straight away there is a bench in the grounds of the adjacent church (grade 1 listed) in a sunny spot just ideal. We went back the next day for more the fare is so good. Highly reccomended!

We visited this delightful cafe twice during our recent stay at Little Norton Mill. Due to the pandemic, the cafe is currently only offering a take away service. We had two delicious lunches which were very imaginative and tasty. They were well packaged and we took them away and ate them in the garden of our accommodation. Please keep going ladies as we hope to return to the area next year.

We have been going here all through lockdown for takeaway and feels like a treat each time! The quiches are amazing and the fresh salad and homemade dressing that accompanies it are lush! I would highly recommend the curry’s too. A great little cafe, would highly recommend

Had a great time learning to make two pieces. Can’t wait until they are fired. Lunch was delicious thank you Amanda

This cafe is in the centre of Norton sub hamdon and an added place to eat apart from the pub. The food is very good and the service, lovely place to meet friends for lunch

The cafe is beautifully decorated, with friendly staff and an amazing selection of food, all freshly cooked and very good value. Warning: if you look at the desserts, you will have to have one because they are so delicious 😋

A relaxing and welcoming restaurant. Helpful staff and delicious food. We will go again but space makes booking sensible.

I visited with my wife for lunch having heard good things about this lovely little place and was pleasantly surprised how good it was. I had the Haddock special and my wife one of the salads both were superb and excellent value for money. Our waitress was efficient and attentive and the meals served quickly. Desert was a ginger cake and a coffee, just fantastic. Easily the smallest restaurant in Somerset but would give the bigger ones a run for their money. My new favourite eatery.

This is a great little find in the village for both locals and visitors. The venue is small & a bit cramped but the selection & choice of food is excellent. There was a power cut when we visited so we had to wait a little while but we were well looked after while we waited and we watched the food being offered to other visitors and knew we would be returning. The breakfasts looked wonderful!

Having sampled Amanda's amazing food at her previous eatery it was a MUST to lunch here with friends. As ever we weren't disappointed. ...a warm welcome and fabulous food in delightful surroundings ! One of us had the soup with gf bread. which she said was delicious. The 2 of us had one of the Specials. .the Greek filo and spinach pie with rainbow salad..amazing! We all had desserts..gf roulade and 2 of us shared a chocolate brownie which came wirh clotted cream and warm chocolate sauce. More tea and coffees to finish. Also a take away quiche portion for my husbands supper (he wasn't with us!.) Thank you everyone..we will be back. Definitely you need up book folks!

A really lovely little cafe in a wonderful village setting. We had a pit stop here exploring local surroundings and were not disappointed. Definitely recommend the carrot cake!

I've visited this place twice recently en route to Cornwall and needing a break off the A303. What an enchanting village firstly, the people in the village shop an absolute delight and so friendly. I digress, this cafe serves awesome food and can easily serve gluten and dairy free with no hardship. Lovely Genius baps served! It was packed when we arrived but we got a seat outside in the sunshine. Highly recommend as a stop off rather than a petrol station!

Smashing! Lovely cosy cafe in gorgeous Norton sub Hamdon, my first visit but def not my last - will come for lunch next time! The new owner, Amanda, came over and introduced herself, despite being busy. Decor is charming and there are really nice locally made bits n pieces for sale as well, which also need a better perusal. I look forward to returning (maybe after a walk up Ham Hill nearby to give me the excuse to indulge!).

Two of us stopped here for lunch. The menu was extensive. The service was great.

Met a friend here for coffee this morning. A lovely little cafe in a very pretty village. Very good coffee, and all the other food coming out looked delicious. Good luck to Amanda and her staff.

This is now Amanda’s and we were heading from Windsor to Totnes so just needed a coffee. 3 hot chocolates, ginger cake and lemon drizzle later we wished we could stay for lunch. This is a gem nestled in a quaint village. Lovely warm welcome. Top marks for food. Quintessentially English

Called here desperate for a cuppa Sat down and were not even acknowledged. We then nipped for a much needed nip to the loo the towel on offer was dirty and smelly so we simply left without once been asked if we would like anything. So disappointing really .

Stopped here whilst on a 30 mile bike ride. Made to feel very welcome and were very impressed by the range of cakes, snacks and meals on offer. We opted for poached egg and avocado on toast (x2) .... it was very tasty and excellent value compared with other places we stop on our regular bike rides. Well worth a visit, we will return to sample some of the cakes and other menu items.

Have just moved to the area and had heard great things about this place. Stopped off on a walk for a latte. What a cute little place. Jo very friendly. Loved the look of the homemade cakes and the menu. Have shelves of books to purchase at 50p each. Great place. Will be bringing friends here for sure.

Went with 2 friends today (Thursday) and it is like being in someone's front room!!

I've discovered this gorgeous cafe and have visited it several times over the past few months. It has become a 'must' for my many overseas visitors and I plan my days out based on Jo's opening hours!!

This is a charming cafe. Inside is wonderfully cool in the hot weather and there are also a couple of tables outside; which is where we particularly like to sit to enjoy our lunch. The home-made food is always excellent, Jo and Meryl are so friendly and welcoming and the prices are extremely reasonable.

Delightful cafe with delicious cakes and tasty lunches. Very reasonably priced and in a beautiful location.

Recently revamped and run by an enthusiastic cook providing delicious light lunches and teas. There is also an occasional breakfast club.