Ockham Bites Cafe in Guildford

In the centre of the ongoing roadworks (until 2025) on the A3 near the M25 junction surrounded by woods. Simple fare at reasonable prices. Somewhat uneven ground with walks nearby. Children and pets welcome but cafe can be busy at peak times.

Visiting family in the area. Had lunch on Saturday served by a very friendly couple. My mushroom, onion and tomato baguette was excellent and the rest of the group enjoyed their meals. Prices were very reasonable and considering we had 3 young children continually changing their minds, everything was served quickly and correctly……a minor miracle ! Cannot recommend it highly enough

A convenient stop off point if in the area for a walk like us. Oakham bites sells food and hot drinks. In all honesty it was very average although we thought the burgers were poor.It served a purpose but not worth going out of ones way to eat

Do not order the burgers! Very thin cheap, mushy burgers, full of hard gristle. The price paid does not reflect the quality at all, very disappointed.

Amazing little cafe. The staff/owners are really friendly and always say hello with a big smile. I started going here after my dad died when I felt really alone and honestly a bit sad. But now I go every week with my dog Shadow, it’s kinda my Sunday tradition now. I stick to a bacon baguette (best bacon baguettes ever) and Shadow always gets a sausage.

I lost my direction on a visit to Ockham and ended up on the Boldrewood car park rather than the Pond car park (where my car was). I decided to have a tea and - after a long while looking at the board - a jumbo sausage roll too. Total cost was £4.70 (£1.50 for the tea and £3.20 for the sausage roll). The chap was pleasant enough, the tea was hot (albeit in a polystyrene cup) and the sausage roll adequately warmed. (He did say that he had to take care warming the rolls due to the pastry.) It's a tea-stand in a car park on the edge of a heathland and I've assessed it against that standard. It's ok. If I was passing and needed a tea I'd happily call in again.

Stopped after walking dog around the heath. Bacon roll OK (not sure about best in area though) but latte was not drinkable. It was scented with something and they just said it was an instant latte. Not helpful as it was not coffee nor drinkable, shame as puts one off going back. Not overly friendly service

Delightful Cafe with easy parking in the middle of expansive forest, woods and walking trails, which seem to attract numerous young men. Presumably nature lovers, they seem to congregate around sunset, as wildlife in Kenya does around the watering hole. A friendly bunch that seem to enjoy the shadows and dense foliage, I have made many friends over recent visits. Having experienced the beef several times, I tried the chicken tonight and it really was delightful; a real melt in the mouth variety and definitely free range, served with ample sauce - I could eat that every day provided the wife never found out. The real attraction of this place is the sausage - numerous varieties, some disappointing, others just delightful, all are an experience. I had no idea just how much sausage I could fit in, but Ockham Bites helped me find out, and the answer is “more than I ever imagined.” Visit today and expand your culinary circle.

A really great snack bar, plenty of option and very efficient service. The food is excellent. Not only the usual burgers and bacon selections abut also cakes and healthier options. If passing I always stop.

Every time I go there always good service and staff are brilliant every time I go there Wednesday for me are the best I park up when waiting for a job so would like to thank all of the team for a good service every time

I had been here before many years ago and it was really good. Sorry to say that we just ordered 2 well done bacon rolls and received 2 cheap bread rolls filled with soggy pink bacon that had only just seen a frying pan. So disgusting that I threw mine away. Never again!

I’ve passed this place so many times and I thought today was the day to try the “best bacon roll”, what a mistake that was. A cheap stale roll with a red sauce that didn’t even taste like ketchup , bacon was fatty. The guy running it was moody. 2 bacon rolls and 2 drinks for £13 is a rip off too. Take your sign down.

Had a sausage and bacon baguette with mustard and mayonnaise. Utterly fantastic. This is a great place, with decent coffee and nice dog people to talk to.

The sign lures you in stating ‘BEST BACON BUTTY AWARD” Really? Does a butty with just two rashers of bacon with Warburton’s bread and cheap ketchup and too much margarine, made by a bloke who doesn’t smile or welcome you, class as “the best”……… Take the sign down it’s embarrassing

After a superb walk through Ockham Common to the Semaphore Tower and back with my brother, I enjoyed a delightful cup of tea and an excellent bacon butty at Ockham Bites. The butty lived up to the café’s reputation and was extremely tasty. It was the perfect completion of a pleasant afternoon.

Just off the A3 on the opposite side to Wisley Gardens. There is a large car park which does get busy but I had no trouble finding a space. The cafe is at the back of the car park and offers a good selection of pasties, pastries and sandwiches plus a large menu board. We had the coffee, a pasty and a sausage roll. I had the sausage roll hot which meant microwaved instead of heated and this makes it greasy and a bit limp. I suggest you have it cold. The food tasted nice and so did the coffee. The area outside the cafe has some seating and is surrounded by tall trees. It is very nice to sit there for a while and the major plus is that it is open during lockdown! The noise from the A3 is annoying at first but you do tune it out quite fast. From this car park you can enter the woods for walking. Doesn’t look easy for those with mobility issues. Quite steep climbs but there may be a flat route too. There are loos on-site and the area is clean and tidy. A little expensive but it is out of the way. Very popular locally and I will definitely be going back regularly.

Tea passable, dreadful filter coffee. Food looked good but didn't try today. Very busy location but good for walking

I have lived in Cobham all my life and never even realised that this little cafe was ever here! I popped in for a drink and a bacon sandwich due to the recent lockdown rules and it was definitely worth it. The workers were the owner and his son who were very pleasant and seemed to be enjoying their work. They engaged everyone in conversation and created a very friendly space to be in. The bacon sandwich and the hot chocolate made a horrible day seem sunny, and the woodland area where the cafe is based is absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be coming in again to have another bacon sandwich and would definitely recommend the cafe to anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a bacon sandwich!

My wife and I were on the M25 heading for Guildford, about two miles from The A3 when she suddenly fancied a bacon roll. . Within minutes I noticed a sign saying something about ‘ best bacon butties’. We followed the signs and found Ockham Bites. Apparently my wife’s bacon and egg roll was superb, our coffee was excellent and the staff behind the counter were very friendly and helpful. What more do you need on a rainy Friday morning?.

We stopped at Ockham Bites on Saturday after exploring the surrounding area with our 3 young children. It's really useful to find a cafe when out and about with kids (bribes! ). We just ordered hot drinks and some ice lollies for the kids but noticed there was quite an extensive menu inlcudong cakes, biscuits and even some hot food to take away.

Handy to grab a quick bite and respite in the car park from the tedious hours on the road and probably after the misery of the M25.Food is always consistent quality and better than given your hard-earned cash to people who strive to well rather than corporate same-ness.

We were dying for the loo and pulled off the M25 only to find this lovely little spot in the trees. Food is prepared to order and is delicious. Tables in the open air, plenty of parking (paid if u stay more than 20 mins).

The quality of the food here is absolutely outstanding. But, do not mistake it for a fast food venue, it is not. All the hit good is cooked to order, you will wait to be served and you will wait again for your food to be made. Relax, enjoy the scenery; it is well worth the time it takes.Be aware the carpark is not on the cheap side but the funds go to maintaining what you see...

Freshly made, great food. Baguettes crispy. Big range of options. Lovely people. Convenient and picturesque location off A3

The Surrey Advertiser had once given this car park cafe its Best Bacon Butty award. I had to try it! The bacon was fine, but the cheap white thin sliced bread and budget ketchup did seem to let it down somewhat.

Visited this little cafe again today, always impressed with the super friendly service with a smile and a chat. I have never had a poor experience here and cannot see how anyone could knock it for the food, the price, the location, or most especially the service. If you are in the area near the A3 at the M25 junction, you must call in, Ockham Bites deserves the awards and is really Top Notch. Enjoy!

I’m wondering who reviewed it as the best bacon butty, I’ve had lots better, I’m not sure how old the review is either! But the service is miserable, unfriendly and Unwelcoming, the tables are dirty and uneven, and I think they still use polystyrene cups!!!!!!

Food here is really good. Tried the special bacon sandwich that has won an award. Was just a bit of bacon in bread. Wasn’t special at all. Been here for a few years and never get really good service. They don’t engage with you or try and remember your name. Unlike other places. So great for food but not great customer service.

Visited Ockham Bites today whilst travelling on the A3 and the food was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and clean toilet facilities. Overall will visit again x

Steve went above and beyond on my daughters last visit, and really helped to make her day! She loved the burgers too and would definitely go there again. Steve I really appreciate what you did for Agent Mione and your burgers are great 👌🏽😊

Had a lovely walk and stopped at the café for brunch. Both of us ordered from the Christmas specials board..... A bacon, brie and Cranberry baguette. It was absolutely delicious.

Ockham Bites catered for our film crew and were more than accommodating with our requests. They delivered a fantastic service and the food was delicious. Great menu variety and catered for all dietary requirements. I would definitely recommend!

This cafe serves irresistible food in great surroundings. Ockham Common is a wonderful area for dog walking, enjoying the heathland, with heather now in full flower, and soaking up nature. There are rare ground nesting birds among the heather so best to keep dogs in the extensive woodlands during the summer. At the end of your walk, Steve and his welcoming team have gorgeous freshly baked baguettes with a delicious variety of fillings, bacon butties voted the best in the country, a wide range of other goodies, both savoury and sweet, and the only cappuccino my wife really enjoys. This is a little corner of paradise. Don't miss it, enjoy it!

Normally stop in motorway services but due to traffic ended up.and ockham bites. What a great place,stunning location great bacon baguettes cooked to order in one of the cleaniest kitchens I have ever seen. The staff were efficient, polite and a credit to this independent establishment. This is my new place to stop off !!

Stopped here with my cycling club on Sunday morning for breakfast. The surroundings are a lovely place to eat al fresco on a nice day (might be a bit different in winter though)

After our car had the diesel syphoned at Cobham services on the M25 while we were inside the building, we found ourselves travelling with absolutely no diesel in our family car for about 1/2 a mile. Desperate, we pulled off the M25 and crawled onto the A3 briefly before pulling off into the car park of Ockham Bites. Stressed out and explaining my story to the staff, Steve, without hesitation offered to take me to the nearest Petrol station to buy a jerry can and some diesel. This was an extremely kind thing to do and speaks volumes of him as a person. Although we ate no food here he gets manager of the year award from our family and we are very grateful for what he did that day. Cheers, Rob. If you are reading this Steve - hope you had a great time in New York!

Stopped off for a quick bacon baguette - lovely freshly baked bread and tasty bacon on a rainy day in summer. This is my second attempt al leaving a good review. However the most delightful reason for this review was the honesty of the staff. I left my full but ancient leather purse on the counter. They phoned my card holder to advise they had the purse safe. They then arranged with me to post it, plus full contents, to my home. Heart-warming honesty and good food. Brilliant. Thank you Ockhsm Bites!

Having moved to South Wales almost 30 years ago, but having left (now elderly) family members in South East London we regularly drive to visit them, almost always stopping off at Ockham Bites café for a break. Although Cobham Services is now open on the M25 we much prefer to pause here for a while as the extensive surrounding pine forests are an inviting place to stretch our legs. We have always managed to park close to the facilities, which is not always the case at a service station, something becomes more important when it is pouring with rain. However, if drivers bring their own “picnic”, there are parking spaces further away where they can spread out although most of the wooden benches are near the café.

Great handy venue for people regularly travelling, just off junction 10 of M25 on southbound side of A3.

stopped here for a snack I.E. 2 bacon and egg rolls £8.60p what a rip off bread rolls very dry and stale tasting plus cheap sauce asked for runny eggs got rubber ones and there must be a shortage of bacon in the area. it's a shame this place was good at one time it's just of the A3 junction 10 M25 towards Guilford Boldmere car park Ockham common set in beautiful surroundings and wooded area it's not value for money

Haber oído Ockham picaduras ha ganado un premio por el mejor tocino buttie, pensamos en probar! No me decepcionó! Muy buena calidad, con carne y tocino sabroso. Té y café. Muy concurrido mientras estuvimos allí. La gente cordial y agradable, muy servicial y los baños estaban impecables!

Ockham Bites is excellent in all respects, coffees, food, staff service etc. etc. The walks are great, up to the Semaphore Tower worthwhile. Also good to meet up on Motorbike's !

Superior service and quality of the food, snacks etc. Very well run. Lovely location for a chill out walk !

Stopped off on way to Portsmouth and had a bacon sandwich. Pleasant delightful surroundings. Very clean. 2nd time of visiting and would recommend.

Charming cafe. Good choice of everything. Good quality. Great situation. Not expensive. Good toilets. Great place to stop off on a long journey.

Stopped here on our way to Southampton and had a super baguette with bacon and eggs. Lovely day, sat outside and ate it in the sunshine. Very reasonably priced food. Nice toilets too. Didn't have time to try any of the walks today although there were a lot of dog walkers taking the opportunity.

After travelling for hours on a tedious motorway and avoiding the ripoff motorway services e are surprised to find this peaceful haven just off the M25/A3. Breakfast in a box for £4.95 is reasonable but could be hotter

This café lies just off the M25/A3 junction. After hours on the road to be honest we were happy to see any sign offering a cuppa tea.WE WERE BOWLED OVER by the quality and variety! Think POP UP and FIVE STAR. The ambience is outdoor dining and chattering woodland birds. The food is fab. We didn't want to leave to go to our 5 star holiday home for heavens sake! Last clincher. Half of the area's utility van drivers were there. Can there be any finer recommendation ?

Discovered this marvel by accident. Fed up with the traffic jam on the, infamous M25, I finally gave up and and came off in search of a traffic free route. Just 400yds down the road towards Guildford, I took the first left and immediately on the left saw an opening into a wooded area, which turned out to be wooded picnic area. Including to one side the "Ochkam Bites" food bar. A good variety of food and beverages were available from which I chose the breakfast in a box, sat beneath a pine tree on a bench with table and enjoyed a perfectly cooked breakfast.Whilst waiting for the food to be prepared three red faced young men approached the chap cooking my breakfast asking directions for wherever and after he explained it was another 5 mile walk or so, they were completely downhearted. The chap then said hang on five minutes and I'll give you a lift. It not often that I have seen such generousity.

Lovely little cafe tucked away just off the A3. Friendly staff and nice well priced food. Far better than stopping at a generic service station. Try it!

In the middle of the woods, a lovely clean cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks. Friendly service and clean kitchen. Toilets available. We always stop here to break our journey. Lovely place!

Stopped off one day in passing. Had a tea and bacon sandwich. The sandwich was ok, but the tea!! It was terrible! It was like slightly discoloured water, and tasted like dish water!If you like your tea then dont stop here!

First time here. I'd driven some friends to Heathrow for 8 am and on the way back to Sussex, very much needed a hot drink and a bite. I saw the cafe's A-board as I went from the M25 to join the A3 and then found this cafe. Just right. Nice tea, very nice fruit cake, nice people. It is perfectly positioned because there's not much else going south along this stretch of road. Much nicer location than M&S further down - which I wouldn't go to anyway.

Have passed this place so many times on our way to West Sussex - we usually stop at the Marks and Spencer's attached to the garage a little further along the road, but decided as if was such a nice day, and we had 3 dogs with us - we would sit in the sun for a while and walk the dogs! Nice location - surrounded by tall trees, unfortunately road noise, but you can't have everything! Lots of people, lots of dogs! We ordered coffee, which was very nice -£1.60 for a good filter coffee. 2 of our party had a large baguette with sausages, bacon and egg - £4.38 each - freshly cooked, well presented, wrapped well and quite delicious! This is a much better option in my opinion than the M@ S. Excellent toilet facilities also - which are definitely better than the garage option!!

Have been coming to the cafe for a number of years now as me and my family regularly walk the dogs there. Very good food and drinks and very reasonable priced. The staff are friendly and always happy to have a chat. I recommend the burgers as they are particularly good.

We decided to go out on Sunday with the children and explore the park. We had a great fun after long and exhausting day we stopped at the Ockham Bites Cafe to have a bite. I must say the cheese bugers were delicious and the children enjoyed them too. The service we recived was great and they were very helpfull.

Fresh sandwiches & hot snacks very clean & pleasant premises ideal stop on the A3 after a stop start journey on the M25. Prompt service will return.

Great little cafe in a gorgeous setting! We stopped in for breakfast and a cuppa and I couldn't recommend it more. The area was spotless and the toilets are well maintained and clean. Well done team .

Stopped for a burger and drink. The food was superb, freshly cooked, and great service with a smile. Will definitely go back.

Not impressed Tea like a grey day and bacon salty as u could get. Couldn't wait to get out of car park.... Staff seemed not happy in their work

Been here many times for breakfast. By far the best Sausage & Bacon sarnies for miles. Sandwiches or Baguette's or loaded. Breakfast times are firm favourites with Tradesmen, Businessmen, Dog Walkers and families. Ample car parking, clean toilets, fantastic food and pleasant staff in a picturesque surrounding.....what more could you want?. Well done, Steve, Rose and Karl. Keep up the good work.

Always stop here when going on a long journey or to the airport. Breakfasts are SO yummy and lunch even better. I can never decide between a Sausage and Egg Baguette or a Steak sandwich - equally delicious. They clearly invest in the meat and the coffee - both fantastic quality. Also clean toilets and lovely little room to sit in. Couldn't recommend it more.

Nothing is too much trouble for the guys who work here! The food is fabulous - huge choice and all yummy. Everything is clean, including the toilets :) The homemade cakes are really good and all the prices are very reasonable. Ockham Bites is hidden away in a beautiful wood but I'm so glad we discovered this secret gem. Now we find it impossible to drive past without stopping for a snack!

Great place to stop off for a walk and a bite to eat. Well priced considering the owner has to maintain the public toilets which were very clean I must add. Great service, very friendly staff and the Brie Burger was FANTASTIC. GOOD WORK Ockham Bites.

Lovely setting and friendly staff. Food meets expectations of a cafe and is reasonably priced. Where else can motorists, cyclists, bikers, hikers, dog walkers and horse riders all eat and drink together :)

Ockham Bites is a great place to stop and get a snack. Situated by lovely woods just off the motorway with toilets attached to the cafe seating area so you can freshen up before you choose your food. Also a few outside picnic tables if you want to sit out on a nice day, good amount of parking with people coming and going if you want to sit in your car to eat. It has always been clean and tidy when we stop off. Never had a complaint about the food, made fresh to order, good size baguettes and burgers with plenty of filling and the staff are always very pleasant. Definitely recommend it, one of our favourite places to go for a burger and a bacon baguette when we need a snack.

My family and I stopped here for lunch. Lovely location and was busy. My mum had a baguette and my dad had a sausage sandwich. Both of which were fine but over priced. I ordered a tuna mayo salad. What arrived was a lettuce leaf 3 slices of cucumber and 3 slices of a tomato and a table spoon of tuna mayo. I wish I took a photo of it to show you all how pitiful the portion was. It was expensive as well so I was expecting a decent portion. Very disappointed.

Ockham bites is a great tradittional english cafe surving breakfasts, snacks and a terrific bacon and egg sandwich. It is situated just off the A3 at Junction 10 of the M25 and is easy to get to and from if you fancy a break from the M25. It is situated in Ockham Wood, a protected natural woodland. Good for streatching legs or walking the dog.