PJ's Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour in Harborough

Haven’t been here for at least 2 years. In the past we found the cafe very friendly with high quality food. First of all I was surprised how empty it was. In the past we were lucky to get a table. This should have been a sign. I sat down to a sticky table. I ordered a burger with chips. I asked if it could come as a cheeseburger. What arrived was a skinny beef patty on a basic un buttered Morrisons roll. No relish, onion, tomato. And the cheese! They dolloped a load of cheap grated cheese on it. The chops were from frozen and the salad garnish was dry as a bone. I had to go find some vinegar. There was no salt in the cheap plastic ‘Aldi’ salt cellar. No serviettes anywhere. I’m not even going to discuss my wife’s frozen ‘Fish & Chips’ with watered down mushy peas. I was so disappointed and will never visit this cafe again. Luckily there is lots of choice in Lutterworth.

We were driving up the M1 and fancied somewhere for lunch that wasn't the services, so called into Lutterworth to see what we could find. And we found this little gem. Bright, fresh, quick service, and delicious food. Perfect for what we needed.

good clean place. level entrance but a few steps up to order point and toilets. food good in a pleasant room. Service was ok.

This has obviously changed hands since we last visited, the service and food were terrible. No chance we’ll ever visit again.

We ordered two omelettes with coffees. One of the omelettes arrived black burnt on both sides, completely inedible. There was no word of apology when I returned it. How, both the cook and the waitress, who served it, didn’t notice this beggars belief. I only received a refund, when I asked for it on leaving. This was our first time at this café and our last.

I visit Karters at least once a week with my elderly mum and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. Most of them probably know my order better than I do! The coffee is very good, I’ve never had a bad double espresso. They also serve freshly cooked hot and cold food and home baked cakes. The carrot cake and chocolate como are better than most I have tasted. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area

The cafe was easy to locate .Good variety in their menu lots of options to pick. Food was nice and warm when came out and staff were good

Nice laid back cafe. Plenty of table space not crammed in. Excellent value all day breakfast. Omelette was enormous and well loaded. Dog friendly too. Will be going back

Nice little cafe near town centre. Order at the counter. Service was quite prompt. We had toasties and the children had sausage, chips and baked beans.The sausages looked dry. The toasties came with small salad garnish and coleslaw. The toasties were not bad but the coleslaw was definitely not the best I've eaten. The menu included jacket potatoes, paninis and toasties with a good range of fillings, plus sandwiches and soup. A senior citizens special was advertised available on Thursdays. There is one toilet up four steps with no baby changing and no disabled facilities. A large TV was on with no sound and the inevitable music playing over a speaker. Having said that I would go again if I was visiting Lutterworth at lunchtime.

The place I usually go to when in Lutterworth was closed so I called into this cafe instead. Now I wish I had discovered it earlier. Being in the heart of town makes this place ideally located. It looks inviting enough from the outside but inside is nicely presented, clean and well furnished. The menu has all you might expect and my cheese and ham toastie was very good, coming with salad and coleslaw. A nice point was when I asked for the WiFi code. Rather than getting pointed towards a notice on the counter as usual I was given a giant clothes peg holding a note with the password on it. Small thing, but a nice touch.

Visited for coffee & cake. A light and airy cafe, bustling on a Thursday afternoon. The prices are very reasonable, mains are £8, sandwiches, baguettes etc around £5. We had a cappuccino and cake for two, £13. Service was a bit slow but they did apologise as it was busy. They are licensed too and drink prices seem reasonable too.

A number of size options for a big breakfast price up to £12 (has long large sausages) as well as other breakfast alternatives available. Open throughout the day so other foods on the menu. Dog and child friendly-high chairs available. Spacious so plenty of room, and also clean. Its a central location in Lutterworth town, close to car parks. A recomended visit.

A good choice of reasonably priced tasty food. Prompt and friendly service. Obviously popular with locals who clearly come in regularly.

Nice place, great selection of food, breakfasts looked amazing. Step in was a struggle for 85 year old in-law, who needs a walking frame. Staff were ok, food good.

We have met up with a friend here a few times over the last couple of months for Brunch. During that time the place has changed hands but the new owners have maintained the same high standards as the previous ones. Great food, great coffee, clean, spacious and warm. We will be back.

Fantastic breakfast with friends, nice setting Everything cooked fresh and nicely done Matters big breakfast is highly recommended!

Called in on our way to Buxton, absolutely fantastic breakfast and friendly staff. Great value and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or re-visit if in the area.

Visited Karters in August this year and saw a latte on a table as I approached to place our order. I asked if I could have a latte like his and was told that it was messy because it had spilled over by accident. I said it looked great and they should sell it as a 'Messy Latte'. Food was very good, staff were very friendly and welcoming and the Messy Latte is a must! Highly recommended.

Visiting Lutterworth today for the first time, we were unsure about where to have lunch. Having considered a couple of places, Karter’s Cafe stood out as lively, vibrant and clean. Great menus with a good range of food and drinks being available at very reasonable prices, we could chose a hot snack easily. Good signage led us to the counter, order placed, tempting cakes in view. Brilliant cheerful chap in charge - with oceans of patience with indecisive customers - thank you. Three plates of poached eggs with tea and coffee came perfectly cooked, and quite quickly. Hugely recommended, lunchtime does appear to become afternoon tea time around 2.30. Time your visit as it becomes very busy around 2pm. Popular with people of all ages. We hope to visit Lutterworth again in 2023 for another exhibition nearby, giving us another opportunity to visit Karter’s Cafe again. Thank you for a great lunch!

Travelling down the M1 rather than stopping at the services we pulled off to Lutterworth (about a mile). Lovely little market town, ample parking and a passerby recommended Karter’s Coffee Shop. Was everything you wanted a local, independent coffee shop to be. Friendly staff, great coffee, yummy elevenses.

As others have said - so much better than stopping at services if travelling up (or down) the M1. Great sandwich, dog friendly & gluten free options. Friendly service too. Parking nearby.

Our grandson took us here while four of us were visiting the area and we were all in need of refreshments. We were very impressed with the large selection of excellent home made cakes etc. and our party chose a fruit scone with ham and cream and also the coffee and walnut sponge. The texture and flavour were first class and we all enjoyed the drinks provided.

Heading along the motorway, we always like to use local independent places rather than motorway services, so dropped in here as we had used it before and only 5 mins from the M1. Walked in and found a table, it still had the bustling atmosphere to say it was a Monday. We all chose and placed the order with a lovely lady at the till, specifically asking for a pot of decaf tea and a pot of ‘full fat’ tea. The waitress who arrived with our drinks brought a tea bag in each cup and one tea point of hot water, when we explained we wanted pots of tea, she just rolled her eyes and shook her head before storming off to get another tea pot. When she came back, she seemed to have sorted the attitude out. This was a real shame as the food was excellent as was the initial welcome.

Came last year and was so I pressed decided to bring a friend for lunch. Same super friendly service, delicious freshly cooked food and home made cake. Definitely recommend their breakfasts too.

Wonderful warm welcome in this local private cafe. It has a multi choice menu, and friendly service. Croissants, scones, buns, great range of owner made cakes and biscuits. Full breakfast and lunch optional choice menu.

It was late breakfast time, but tables were clear and was less about 1/4 full. The man in front was served (known to staff) and staff took order through. 2 clearing tables and someone filling cutlery. So I stood at the counter. No one came....

Lovely brunch, fog friendly and great decor! The team here are super friendly, made a fuss of our dogs and made us feel very welcome!

Stopped here on our way to London. Home baking excellent and staff so friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We have tried all the local afternoon teas available locally and I can say that, without a doubt, karter’s is by far the best. Delicious quality produce, generous portions and great service.

If you want a great little café to eat at, then i would recommend Karter`s café. It is located in Lutterworth just off the main road that runs through the town. The eatery is clean and modern with ample space to accommodate bubbles of people...

Ended up going to karters cafe by accident for breakfast. I am so pleased we did. Really friendly staff, quirky place, vegertain friendly and Delicious food.

Great place, bustling with social distancing in place, such a friendly welcome and great to see really good COVID19 procedures in place.

Visited with 2 friends on a Saturday morning. Quiet when we arrived but soon filled up so was lucky to get a table. Nice vibe and friendly service. Everything you want from a greasy spoon but without the grease !

My husband and I had a great breakfast today. Surrounding safe and excellent service. Great to see open, missed it during lockdown. Will be back again soon

My two grown up children treated my husband and myself to an afternoon tea on Sunday, for Father’s Day! The food was tasty and fresh with generous portions. There was a choice of sandwich fillings and the Victoria sponge cake was as light as a...

I bought takeaway cream teas from Karter’s Café to celebrate Fathers’ day with my wife and daughters. What a treat this turned out to be! The quality of the food, and the lovely touches in presentation of it, made this really special! Very highly recommended!

Takeaway afternoon tea - I booked 4 for my husbands birthday and we were not disappointed! Choice of sandwich fillings and our group needed to modify: all our requests were carried out! Everything was delicious and fresh - it was so filling! The party poppers...

I popped in with my son to get a takeaway luxury hot chocolate (Very nice!) and a mint choc chip milkshake for my son. My son noticed the chocolate flake and asked cheekily if he could have it. The lovely lady in Karters who overhead...

Wonderful welcome, all home cooked food, good selection of cakes and cookies. Table service at cafe prices. Free Wi-fi for those surfing the internet or catching up on office work, free Skype calls too.

During our shopping visit we decided to stop for a drink and something to eat.The staff were pleasant,the bacon cobs delicious and the coffee was strong and hot.I would prefer to eat where dogs weren't allowed and found the television a little intrusive but would definitely visit again

Forget Costa up the road, if you want lunch come here! The prices are reasonable, the service is exceptional, and the atmosphere is lovely! I can’t think of the last time I felt so welcome in a Café.

I met a friend for a coffee a couple of weeks ago and a chat. The prices are reasonably and the cakes freshly made every day.

It was a little cool, but maybe that's just my taste! Friendly staff, good selection. Will be back..

Went into Karters for breakfast this morning and it was great! Well cooked local produce for a very reasonable price. Friendly staff and the Rugby Workd cup on the television . Fab Saturday xx

Stopped for full breakfast.Really friendly people (both owners and staff). Excellent food, well cooked and quality ingredients. Coffee is really excellent and a real place for coffee enthusiasts. Love the fact dogs are allowed in (we had two). Definitely a high recommendation and will make this our local place for breakfast when we are visiting the area.

Perfecr little cafe in Lutterworth. Food is amazing and so fresh! Love the decoration and was made to feel welcome! Would recommend to anyone dropping in for a quick bite to eat!

Booked an evening party for a friend at Karters. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners. The food was lovely, the atmosphere was brilliant, everything I asked for was accommodated. Would certainly have another party there was excellent value for money and all the guests had a wonderful time.

Bought my to children here for a milkshake and a cake. Nice friendly staff amazing milkshakes and cake. Well worth a visit.

I don't eat grains and they were very accommodating to suggest a lovely meal: roast sweet potato with tuna and salad and homemade coleslaw. I had a side of Halloumi cheese - it tasted absolutely great. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. All the cakes are homemade by the owner and delicious! And the hot drinks are far superior to any of the other cafes I've tasted in the town. It's a lovely quaint cafe with a great atmosphere and decor. They even have a doggie menu!

My husband and I went in for coffee. I was there for 10 minutes waiting for my husband to arrive and together we waited another 5 minutes. There was one guy serving who didn’t acknowledge us in spite of waking past us delivering things to other tables. We left l. Disappointing customer service to say the least!!!

Went in for lunch and yet again amazing food, drinks and atmosphere. The team are all very hospitable. You also can’t possibly leave unless you have a slice of homemade cake (delicious)

My husband and I visited Karters and we both had different smoothies. Husband tried the lemon one which was really refreshing and I had the mixed berry which was excellent. Prices good and so was the service. Would recommend

I met my friend there a few weeks ago after work and we had a pot of tea and some toasted tea cakes for a very reasonable price. It's a good place to have a sit down and a natter.

Lovely food and a friendly atmosphere. Many items sourced locally even the flowers on the tables are from the florist next door. They are dog friendly and have a menu for dogs. they also have a good selection of cakes and milkshakes.

Excellent atmosphere in this cafe filled with a great buzz. Great warm food and the staff are very friendly. Its a busy place but all is so well organised you must visit Karters....👍👍☺☺

What more can I say happy staff and very good cake will be coming for breakfast soon maybe even this weekend

Another great breakfast this morning! I had the Karter’s big breakfast and mum had a baguette which we both really enjoyed! The staff are always really friendly and helpful and the food doesn’t disappoint. I come regularly with family and friends as I’d rather support a local family business than go to Costa and pay over the odds for a mediocre service!

Ordered 2 breakfasts and drinks. Card machine did not work so had to walk to get cash out. Hot chocolate tool 10 mins to come, when it did. It didn't have flake which it should have. When breakfast arrived, no black pudding and mushrooms pretty much raw. Black pudding came over after we asked for it but nearly finished breakfast, just a small sorry and nothing else. They're not a warm business, don't make you feel so welcome when in a small town cafe. Will come again but needs to improve.

Quick stop off on our way back from London. This pleasant little cafe was easy to find and was clean and tidy. The staff were pleasant and the food and drink very tasty, just what we needed.

Set in Church Street, Lutterworth, this is lovely little cafe with reasonable prices and Whiteside choice of food and drink. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My friend and so had a lot of tea and yes cakes and was a lovely atmosphere. I would definitely go there again.

All aspects of this establishment are excellent love!y locally sourced produce with helpful staff. Very busy popular with locals.

If you are looking for a cafe in Lutterworth look no further. We discovered this centrally situated cafe a couple of years ago and now try to visit every week. It is spotlessly clean and well decorated. The staff are always friendly as is the owner. The ingredients used here are locally sourced and as meals are individually cooked there may be a slight wait, something that is mentioned on a notice by the counter. The cafe is also popular with children from the local school who are ALWAYS well behaved and polite. The fact that this cafe is so popular speaks for itself

We walked past here and it looked busy so we thought it was popular because it was good. When we returned for lunch, we waited almost 30 minutes for a not very well cooked small all day breakfast. The toast was only half buttered and the egg white not completely cooked. The sausages were quite hard, the bacon overcooked and the whole plate was swimming in oil. At just under £5 it was reasonable value but was disappointing.

Had a great lunch here, I had a cheese and bacon burger which was excellent. Fresh butchers meat. The others had all day breakfasts and they said they were very good too. Coffees were great, didn’t manage to try the cakes but also looked great. Decent prices too! Will be definitely returning

The food is lovely here however it is too expensive for what it is. A baguette with cheese and onion is over £5. Such a shame really as the food is really tasty but not prepared to pay this when they have another sandwich shop next door.

A friend and I popped in today and it was fabulous! Service with a smile and such gorgeous food.

We are new to the area and came in for some cold drinks and cakes. Whilst I was being served, my little sister asked me what smoothies they had. The server must have mistakenly thought she was speaking directly to him because he said "eye contact--ask me again". I was shocked and she looked mortified as she is the most beautiful, polite young girl. I found this very intimidating, let alone for my 12 year old sister.

Excellent little cafe. Fabulous cortado coffee! Just as good as the Spanish original! And delicious homemade cakes. Just what was needed in Lutterworth.

Me and my boyfriend popped in while in the area. I had the most amazing coconut cake which tasted and looked beautiful! My partner had the coffee cake which he said was equally as good!

Nice little cafe. They were recommended to us as we were staying nearby . The service once we had orderex was prompt and friendly, the food was lovely and fresh. I had the small Full English and it was very nice. The prices were very reasonable and we couldn't fault the food.

Lovely little cafe in the centre of Lutterworth with excellent coffee, very friendly staff and cozy environment!

I pop in here quite a lot they do a fab breakfast with proper sausage and good quality back bacon. Also do amazing milkshakes which kids and adults love. Nice relaxed atmosphere where we'll behaved dogs can come in with their owners which is nice as so many places just don't allow this. We love Karters

Really loved the ambiance here! The decor is not only vintage chic and very relaxing, but the people are very friendly! The cakes were delicious, both the gluten free options and the normal. Would highly recommend, way better than the Costa just down the road.

Lovely breakfast with Yorkshire tea. We went for the small full breakfast and it was plenty. Good value, friendly staff. Would recommend

I was waiting on my bus and decided to go to karters for a breakfast and can honestly say that it was such a nice place to go. Very different to franchises like costa, at karters the staff are very helpful and lovely to talk too. The breakfast was incredibly tasty that I didn’t even need tomato ketchup! Instead of going to my usual costa I was very pleased to say karters produces a nicer taste of coffee to Costa’s bitter taste. Would 100% recommend and I will definitely be coming back!

Popped in here just for a coffee and slice of toast. Sat right by the counter...coffee arrived after around 5-10 mins...but no toast. Watched as others who ordered food after me got served. Erm, how long does it take to make a slice of toast! After a good 25 minutes, and the coffee long drunk, there was still nothing. Plenty of staff passing me, but I think I must have been invisible. Popped my table number back on the counter and walked out. In hindsight I should have asked for the money back on the food, but I was so cross I just left. Note to management: Customers don't actually like being ignored, especially when they have paid. Shall not be returning.

I have visited a few times and always been excellent. My last visit was for brunch - excellent sausage sandwich- top quality sausages, not your usual meat mush tubes! I left my bag there by mistake and they made sure it was safe until I returned to get it - thanks karters!

lovely place, very inviting would recommend for future visits. Reasonable priced and great location for other shops

Karters can't do enough for you. I love their coffee. Cake homemade and sausage rolls. Breakfast fresh hot and very good price. Staff so nice. You can reserve table. Dog friendly at frount.

I was visiting a friend in Lutterworth and we had lunch here. It's a lovely little clean cafe with friendly...

Very disappointed...considering they promote the coffee as locally roasted you would think that some training on how to use the...

Beautifully hot and tasty all day breakfast. Great service and nice surroundings. Sadly didn't have room for the amazing looking...

Much better than the anonymous costa up the road. Generous and friendly service, decent coffee, and really great flapjack bar....

Best cafe in the area by far! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and proper, home- cooked food. The owners have made...

Well what can I say a very cold winters morning I popped in for a coffee and ended up having...

5* hygiene rating appears to be well deserved from a customer point of view. Decent food and good service enhanced...

Fabulous place to go for coffee and cake or/and lunch. Food is always cooked perfectly, staff always happy and friendly....

Dropped in for a quick cuppa while waiting for a gift to be boxed and wrapped nearby and again could...

Visited for breakfast instead of being drawn to the nearby Costa and what a great choice. A varity of food...

We stopped off for a breakfast at this cosy, yet modern looking cafe. The staff were highly professional and adapted...

Pleasant cafe next to reasonable pay to park car park. I had two cortado , the second of which was...

We love karters. The food is lovely, tasty and fresh. The cakes are lush.

We have been here quite a few times, a very welcoming relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and decent food. A Nice choice on the menu. Will be returning.

Even if you don’t read my review, Have one of the milkshakes from Karters and you will see why I have given it an excellent rating. Where do I even start with this magnificent little gem in Lutterworth? Karter’s is second to no other place in Lutterworth. The staff are all local faces which I know well and are always more than happy to help me decide what I want. Danny and Sian who run the cafe are always cheerful and know me by name which makes it all that more personal. It’s a great little place for me to take my university work as the free WiFi makes browsing and learning easy. I am always excited when my small English breakfast is brought out and it’s easy to swap and change some of the items (such as mushrooms which I’m not fond of) and Danny had no issues with catering for this. Since Karter’s has opened, I’ve not considered Costa-fortune coffee and I wouldn’t want to!

I have visited Karters on a few occasions and always had a good experience. The staff are friendly and attentive, making you feel welcome. There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere.It's a great place to meet up with friends and watch the world go by. The children love the smoothies and milkshakes on offer and they always go down well. There is a lovely selection of homemade cakes and the all-day breakfast is fab. The portion sizes are great and you certainly leave feeling full!

amazing choice of cakes and great service. the toilet door doesn't lock though which is a bit worrying.

My mum and I decided to try in here for lunch together one day and had a truly amazing experience. The value of what we got for our money was unapralled, but the way we were taken care of is what was truly one of a kind.My mum eats gluten-free and is usually very easy going in terms of her diet. But the options she had on the table were almost mind-blowing considering some places only offer scraps. They offered her white and brown options, and over a dozen fillings she could have and customise. Neither of us were struggling for choice, which is precious.The owner was a big part of this; he was charming and welcoming from the moment we stepped in, walked us through every step of our order and meals and made brilliant conversation with us. His knowledge and passion are what make this place so special. If you are looking for a lunch or coffee and cake in Lutterworth, make it worth your while by side-stepping Costa and coming here instead.

A great place visited sat morning for breakfast yes it was busy but we found a table placed our order within 15 minutes a full English breakfast came very well presented with earl grey tea a service with a smile definitely recommend they do a large menu too so something for everyone a drinks license also if you fancy a drink

We stopped for a drink and snack. You order at the till and your order is brought to your table. It was quite busy and we had a few minutes wait for our drinks. There was a reasonable choice of drinks and biscuits/cakes

Karters is a bright and comfortable cafe, that is welcoming and friendly - and the staff are lovely. The food is fresh and there is plenty of it. From sandwiches and baguettes to homemade soup, or something more filling for lunch, the food is delicious. Brunch, lunch, or just for a coffee, I love going there.