Old Post Office Tea Room in Charnwood

As it was a sunny day, the place was busy although we found a table. Recently the menu has changed in my view for the worst. Prices have leapt with choice not as good as it used to be. Although our order arrived in decent time one or two people who came in after us left upon being informed there was a waiting time of over 30 mins for cooked food. We have been regulars here but with the menu change and big increase in prices will sadly look elsewhere.

It took a long time for the food to arrive £34 for to coffees and two sandwiches Unfortunately, the only place open at Bradgate

Visited here plenty of times over the years and always had a pleasant experience. However this time I found it shocking how expensive it was. Especially the children’s menu! £9.50 for a breakfast! And £3.25 for a glass of milk… unbelievable. The food was fine, but not worthy of the price tag. The breakfast (£16)that I split between my kids as I refused to pay more for less on two children’s, was ok. Foamy poached eggs and a soggy watery mushroom but the meat was cooked well. Service was ok, not particularly friendly and felt rushed to get us out. I’d definitely look at the other cafes on the row before going in here next time.

Put more bacon in your sandwiches please. Make it special. Not mediocre.

Lovely place but limited breakfast menu and over priced. Nearly 5 quid for two slices of sour dough toast (too hard to bite) and not even marmalade or jam included. Tea and coffee came so long before the toast we had no drink with the food.

Great place for food after a walk. Very popular on weekends so expect long waiting times.

Lovely place, opens early, friendly staff

At first glance this looked like a great little breakfast place. However, when we sat down we realised the prices were more expensive than those on show on the menu outside. The portions were tiny for what we payed. We ended up waiting over 30 minutes for our food and queued for another 10 to order. Our table wasn’t cleaned from the previous customers and the music from downstairs wasn’t playing on the speakers upstairs leaving a non-existent atmosphere. The food was Luke warm at most and definitely not worth the £16 we payed for what could only be described as a child’s portion. Would not recommend.

A lovely unexpected treat on a walk, lovely selection and helpful staff

Super Tea Rooms in the old Post Office, so quaint. With a lovely Tea Garden at the back. Good selection of cakes and more substantial food for a good lunch. Nice to have table service. We loved it. Thank you for a lovely cuppa and cake. 😎👍

We had tea and cake at lunch time on a sunny Saturday so it was busy. Plenty of room upstairs but the garden and downstairs was crowded. The food and drink was excellent and prices were fine. The decoration suited the age of the building, all nice and well maintained and the toilets were clean. Most enjoyable visit.

Long queue, then we were told they had no scones! It was barely after 2pm on a Sunday. Therefore, most were having drinking hot drinks only. Zero atmosphere from the till lady, very direct.

Popped in for coffee with sister from Spain cute as I'm tall had bend down small inside clean

absolutely love this place!!!!!!

Coffee and Stilton and walnut scone, lovely after a walk

Great food and drink and excellent service. What's not to like. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately there was a 40 minute wait for cooked food so we had scones and cakes which were delicious.

Perfect for sunday breakfast before a walk.

Great food. Nice place to visit.

Lovely drinks and food with the family.

Lovely place to eat and relax, service can be a tad slow when busy

Eggs Royale was excellent. Service very good. Atmosphere good except for the large number of dogs with occasional growling and barking.

Lovely Cafe! Food is good, do a great hot chocolate. And I really appreciate that their outdoor area is smoke free!

After dogs had nice splash and stroll in Bradgate Park, we had snack at the dog friendly cafe lovely, fresh cakes and rolls. We had tea and carrot cake. Our cash 🐾 and bella 🐾 and friend Lynn's Paws 🐾bailey🐾 all had treats. Then, Scoop ice cream from Mr Wippey van.

Friendly welcome, good food and a pleasant setting. We didn’t have one but the cakes all looked amazing.

Delightful venue for a light brunch/lunch.

Excellent food and service Ambience cosy and takes me back to my childhood. I am now nearly 70. Can sit outside too weather permitting and again lovely surroundings. A place where many cyclists have a coffee stop or even lunch stop.

Lovely wee café. Delicious food, especially the home made soup and the staff were friendly and efficient. The caked looked amazing! Will definitely be returning.

Friendly staff,quaint garden, good food.

We walked to Newtown Linford from Swithland, and spotted this lovely tea room. It was fairly busy on a Sunday morning, but there were seats available and it didn't feel too crowded. Coffee and scone was good.

Always get a consistently good level of service to go with the good quality, well prepared food.

£16 for 2 take away cobs was abit steep, but still, a nice place

Brilliant food and atmosphere too. Service great too. Would definitely recommend. Will be taking my daighter and husband when they visit from South West England in a few weeks time

Good food, ambience and service.

Lovely place and usually have a great experience with all my orders. Today was a let down and I left my food.

Overall love this place and is great whatever time you go when you're nearby taking a walk. However, on my last visit earlier this year, we'd had breakfast and on a whole vegetarian table unfortunately had some bacon found in my dish. We did flag this to the staff and they did reimburse us and deal with it promptly even offering a free drink.

Nice iced coffee with almond milk and delicious cakes

We had a fabulous breakfast before heading out for a walk around Bradgate Park. The menu gives many options, including vegetarian. I had spinach, mushrooms and pesto on sourdough bread, topped with poached eggs. Delicious! Beautifully presented and reasonably priced. Great service too.

Decided to go out for breakfast on Mother's Day without a table booked. Thought it wouldn't be possible, but managed to find this lovely place. It was very busy but because they didn't work with bookings the tables were flowing, as soon as people finished they left and there were no tables blocked with reservations. The staff was extremely welcoming and advised us that there would be a wait. I had full English, and it was delicious ingredients tasty and cooked to perfection. The only negative thing I have to point out is the crazy price they have for hot drinks almost £5 for a Mocha, and it was a big one. I knew the price before ordering, so it was my choice to order, I'm just saying that it seems a bit overpriced compared to other places. Overall, it was a great experience, and I recommend vividly. Thank you

Had an excellent lunch at the old post office. Top marks to the coffee, scones, toasted sandwich and cake. Service was prompt and polite. This was followed by a lovely walk in the park. Our first visit and did not expect the park to be so huge. Lovely views all around.

Lovely tea room place for dogs too nice cakes nothing too much trouble either great job staff. Had a sausage bap today nice.

I always have a good experience here. Would happily recommend it for a wide range of excellent food in a cosy setting with outdoor area if preferred

Nice cafe. The cakes and coffee are very good. The fish finger ciabatta used poor quality fish fingers.

Lovely cafe, amazing service and yummy cakes, particularly the chocolate orange tiffin and toffee apple blondie. what’s not to like!!

We called in here for breakfast before we walked around Bradgate Park. A lovely old building converted into tea rooms. Lots of quirky characteristics. The staff were lovely. We had bacon and sausage butties which were delicious. There were plenty if vegan options available.

I find the place super authentic, cozy and charming at the same time. I always go with my boyfriend when we go for a walk in Bradgate park. The cakes they have are my favourite, especially the lemon cake. Highly recommended.

My favourite place to take time out and shut off, has the best cakes and coffee 👌

I highly recommend this beautiful old tea room. we have been here many times over the years. The food is excellent, service great and staff so friendly. A wee gem in the North East of Scotland..

An amazing breakfast that was so yummy and large including lots of large slices of mushroom (not something to be taken for granted!). Both breakfasts were served quickly and the atmosphere was great. Just a warning if you're tall (which we are), the ceiling is very low!

I love this place when visiting Bradgate park. Really good coffee, and a nice selection of breakfast items, including more unusual items. Dog friendly.

Always stop here for coffee when walking in the area..lovely sunny garden

Lovely place for lunch excellent quality food and all home made gorgeous paninis and home made soups

We went for a walk in Bradgate Park and needed to seat 11 people (including children and infants) for lunch. The Staff could not have been more helpful - they pushed tables together and organised high chairs swiftly. The food service was equally as swift with a range of food options to suit everyone. I personally enjoyed the excellent Mocha. They also allow dogs inside which was a bonus as it was a cold and wet day. I would definitely recommend this cafe.

Great food and wonderful atmosphere

Lovely place with very helpful staff.

A lovely coffee shop. Savoury and sweet options all looked wonderful. I had the sausage roll which was very tasty. The coffee and smoothies were also very good. I'll definitely be coming back!

Lovely food, terrible and rude service

This tea room is an absolute delight! From the characterful and beautifully finished building right throughout the menu and staff members, my visit was truly faultless. The quality of ingredients was obvious as soon as I stepped foot inside and saw the large array of sweet treats and cakes on offer, they looked amazing but I had no room left to try any after my meal. Onto my own meal itself where I opted for a go to full English breakfast and a hot chocolate, the only word I have is ‘outstanding’. The portion size and quality were amazing and the cost very fair. I cannot wait to return to sample more of the menu! I sat outside in a lovely courtyard and basked in the sunshine whilst other diners around me chatted away about their walks through the Bradgate Park estate which created a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I cannot speak highly enough of my experience at The Old Post Office Tea Rooms and am very much looking forward to my next visit.

This place is fab, only dog friendly eat in within close distance to Bradgate which is insane!! The chap doing the Christmas lights was great.. We had a double buggy with our twins in it. Which was a little tricky getting in. We finally got in and someone literally sat at the only free table. By this time we were hangry!! We then left and returned and managed to get seated. The staff couldn't of been more helpful!! The Christmas hot choc menu is incredible, I had the rolo and coffee was reported to be very good. Food was delicious and very plentiful, I recommend the pulled pork and apple Nice toilets which are upstairs, it is small and quaint which makes it a little tricky but adds to the charm Lots of veggie options which is great Big open fire which was absolutely lovely We shall definitely return

Great food , atmosphere & service highly recommend.

Very nice food, place was clean, dogs were allowed in. I had a bacon, brie and cranberry panini. It was delicious. Service quick and friendly

Reading some of the reviews I really do question some peoples opinion! We have been here many times and take our dog who is always welcome either inside or in the garden area. Food is lovely and always freshly prepared with home made cakes if you have room! Highly recommend and always love to go back.

Approximately 6 pounds for a cheese and pickle sandwich served on two slices of supermarket brown bread. 😭😂😭

The atmosphere is great and the coffee is good. The only thing I was really disappointed with was the 'maple syrup' it was golden syrup. I would have other things from the menu, but I won't be. Having the pancakes again

The old post office makes for a very quirky tea room and also has a great outdoor seating area. The food was absolutely delicious especially the tomato and basil soup.

Good outside space with shelter. Friendly staff who provide good service. A nice place to spend a leisurely lunch.

Enjoyed lunch here after a walk around Bradgate Park. Lovely hunters chicken ciabatta served with light salad and crisps. Also enjoyed a delicious traybake and Americano coffee. Order at the counter and your food and drink is brought over to your table. Great service.

We decided to have a importu meeting here as I'm new to the area and my colleagues had heard a lot about Bradgate Park. Our first interaction with the staff member who served us was lovley, she made us feel warm and welcome and made us all smile. The tea rooms has a warm vibe, is a very lovley place to have a catchup or a meeting. Comfy seats, lolvey decor etc The coffee was also lovley (and I am I coffee enthusiast) The staff member who severd us (mature indivual) however we did not feel any warmth from, in fact we felt it was more of a 'why are you here' type of feel we felt. My colleague noticed she was polite and friendly to others, but seemed to not want to smile or engage with our table. Being from a ethnic minority , and in all honeslty probably not nesscarily looking like a 'local' This is not the first time I have felt this. I wasn't sure weither or not to leave a review and but too often Individals like the staff mentioned go un-challenged. My suggestion as a fellow business owner would be you have some diversity traning for your staff, as my colleagues who are not from a ethics minority also noticed the difference in approach. I would love to say this is the first time I have felt this, however around 4-5 months ago, myself and another colleague popped in for a coffee. We were both dressed in tracksuits as we had gone for a walk beforehand. He is not from the area but he stated he felt like we were not welcome. Whilst we probably didn't look like business owners (not that owners have a look) this tea room can be judgemental and 100% make u feel uncomfortable. Very sad to be writing this in 2023 I base my review on 2 trips and will not be making a 3rd trip. Happy to discuss further should you wish.

Lovely place a little pricey but worth it. Sitting in the garden is lovely. But please. if you go on your bike, bring a lock and use the parking. I can't understand why a cyclist needs to have their bike at the table! It's just a bit rude and takes up soooo much space. Tea rooms are greatly

Really cute tea rooms. Superb service, and very cosy inside, with ample outdoor seating. Only comment would be that our Eggs Benedict’s were average. English muffins weren’t toasted at all and tasted bit dry and salty all together. I’ve had the cakes here before and they’re delish, coffees are excellent too.

Absolute fave place to come for lunch locally. Cakes all homemade. Lovely staff. The best coffee. Lovely interior wise. Dog friendly. X

We had a delicious brunch on Sunday. We sat outside in the lovely garden. The cafe was nicely busy but service was speedy despite being told there was a wait on food, we were served well within a reasonable time! A yummy homemade fruit scone sealed the deal. Good for gluten free too although one more cake offering or gluten free scone would have been good. Friendly staff and everything looked clean and tidy. Just be aware that dogs are allowed inside too if you'd rather not share your space with pets. All in all, a very pleasant experience.

Lovely place, great scones and great attention to detail coping with our fussiness. The quiet, flowery garden is the highlight of this place as its behind the bustle feom the main road.

Always welcoming both before and after a walk on Bradgate Park.

Plenty of out door seating, some covered, as well as indoor tables, reasonable menu with some gluten free options. Great cakes. Good friendly service, and dog friendly with water bowls and dog treats to purchase. Touch expensive, but then that's to be expected in Newtown Linford I suppose.

This is our favourite place for breakfast, great quality, all fresh and beautiful coffee. Would have been a 5 star but its just alittle pricie but we love it

Lovely service yummy carrot cake just made it before closing nothing was to much trouble Thankyou

A beautiful country setting opposite Bradgate Park.. we had breakfast and coffee here.. Great value .. all freshly made ..will definitely be back .. cakes looked delicious

Nice place to have a coffee - blankets in the tables out in the beer garden

Really love this place, I adore finding places like this. Good quality food, pleasant service and wonderfully decorated. It’s all the little touches that make for a wonderful experience. My only criticism would be when we revisited the takeaway shop a few weeks later the mochas we ordered were not as great as when we sat in at the tea room.

Great little cafe,can take dog inside or out! Lovely garden !

Great stop for lunch, very tasty salads, and lovely staff, who thankfully tipped us off about the traffic wardens on the street. Parking outside is only 30 mins, so if you need longer you have to find free on street parking further up the road or park at Bradgate Park where parking charges apply, but definitely worth the effort .

A rural cafe retreat, close to Bradgate Park. We only went in for coffee and toasted fruit loaf but ended up having delightful cakes as well. Service is not the fastest, but is professional and good natured. The cafe boasts a lovely patio area which is a real suntrap and this adds to the experience. If you are in the area this lovely little cafe is worth a visit.

Have been going to this place for years but recently it's been great. Love their cooked breakfasts before 12 noon. Great selection of lunch items and coffee and cake here are spot on! Best part is that it's dog friendly

Been several times. Excellent service, good food. Portions are just right, combine a vist with a good walk at Bradgate Park over the road for a nice family outing

Been here before Covid, thought give it a try again. A bit too pricey for the Very average quality food. Order the soup with not much flavour, jacket potato very bland. Atmospheres was nice with new refurbishment.

This is such a nice place and the food is lovely.

Absolutely love this place and i love the fact that after a nice long walk in bradgate park you can take your dog inside and have a nice coffee and bite to eat

Food , service very good. Outside seating area in warm weather is just lovely but disappointed they don’t allow dogs inside. Would visit more often if they did.

The Tearoom was recommended to us by the locals at church and we‘re glad that we popped in! Luckily, we got seats at a popular time (2pm). We enjoyed excellent coffee, the vegan oat and date cake and very friendly service. We think that the tearoom is a reflection of the lovely community we found during our stay there.

Stopped here loads of times whilst out cycling and it never fails to satisfy. I only live 10km from here but I’ll still opt for a stop here for a ‘snack’ rather than cycle home to eat. Great fine pieces and drinks. They are also always happy to fill up your water bottles which is a complete bonus for the wary cyclist.

Friendly service and great choice of sandwiches, toaties, cakes, shortbread and drinks. Sat outside in the sun, what's not to like!

Have stopped here numerous times and have never been disappointed. Vivid aware and friendly little place. Indoor seating available as the weather is cold out ( even for hardy hikers!). Range of coffee and teas. Cakes, slices, sandwiches on sale and each time our selection has been nice, tasty and fresh. Nice atmosphere. Shuts at 4, do check your time..... 😀

Stopped off here after walking up Bennachi. Friendly and welcoming. Gluten free brownie was delicious. Will be back!

Pleasant to visit, friendly, nice cakes and coffee. Outside area for the rare occasions it is warm enough

Went for a bit of lunch following a climb of Bennachie. The Food was fine, soup and a sandwich. They made a bit of a mess of it when it came to payment. Rung up 2 orders, and charged for both, then refunded the lot, and charged again for just 1. Easy enough mistake, but there was no apology for the Hassle.

Visited yesterday for lunch with sister had sandwich witch was lovely decided to have a slice of cake too but that was a let down the raspberry and lemon sponge was burnt on all outside edges and was very dry coffee sponge also very dry

Having heard about the tearoom for a few years, today was the day for tea and cake. Or should I say cakes. We couldn’t just have one, because the first round was so good, we had round two straight after! We went for the recommended carrot cake, and that was polished off pretty sharpish. Moist, delicious and unpretentious. Just a good slabette of cake washed down with a latte. Round two consisted of a very well made apricot Bakewell tart and a slice of coffee and walnut cake (we hadn’t had lunch....hence being general greedy guts with two portions of cake). The lunches going out looked superb, will most definitely return to try their wares. Service was very swift indeed, pleasant and there are plenty of little titbits around to tempt to take on the road home. The tearoom is cosy, old fashioned with dark woods, a hotchpotch of chairs, tables and cushions, and that is exactly how it should be, great work. It’s only a few minutes outside from Inverurie, not difficult to find, and this is a cracking business. Long live the Old Post Office Tearooms in the Chapel of Garioch.

Delicious soup ,homemade bread and yummy home bakes in such a lovely friendly atmosphere with excellent service.

Had a lovely lunch & impressed that staff understood about a dairy free diet as opposed to vegan! Enjoyed the ciabatta & then some delicious dairy free raspberry cake. So moist! Will definitely be back.