Real Food Kitchen in Cheshire West and Chester

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Fabulous cafe serving excellent lunchtime dishes and the most amazing cakes including the best almond croissant I’ve ever tasted. Got to be quick as they are snapped up. Great stop for passing cyclists To refuel. Staff very friendly and dogs are allowed.

We've been itching to come back to try the Sunday menu after our first visit in June and I am pleased to report that it did not disappoint. We had the Focaccia, mushroom toast, tomato salad, Pork Croquetas and the Charcuterie and all was excellent - fresh, beautifully presented and extremely tasty. The Pork Croquetas, in particular, were absolutely out of this world! We had ordered too much food but were able to take the leftovers away so nothing was wasted. The coffee is excellent too. This is a great little establishment run by two young people who are really putting all their passion into delivering great quality food and friendly service. I'd wholeheartedly recommend The Real Food Kitchen to everyone!

Simply excellent food. I had the sausage and egg muffin, my wife had the brie and caramelised red onion toastie. Both were very tasty. The staff were very friendly and service was quick, we will be back!

The cakes/slices are amazing and the coffee is always fresh. My daughter recommended the turmeric latte, I don't often stray from a flat white but I gave it a try - EXQUSITE. This is my new favourite. There is a great outdoor seating area that is well shaded and quiet. The indoor area has good acoustics, high ceilings with well spaced seating.

Visited for Father’s Day Sunday lunch. Excellent roast beef but there were also vegetarian and fish options. Tried fried whole brie to share and mushroom toast starters which were both fantastic. The ambience was very pleasant and the staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be back

First time to Real Food Kitchen, had such a lovely experience. I ordered the breakfast smoothie (really good, not too sweet!) and the cheese pickle/siracha toastie (delicious). Team are attentive and welcoming, place has a nice relaxed vibe which I needed today. Keen to come back and try more of the menu soon!!

We have been customers of the Real Food Kitchen for many years now and recently it has changed hands and they need to get up to speed. Despite having a trained chef the menu is very limited and for breakfast it is very egg heavy. Not very inspiring breakfast choice and missing porridge/granola/fruit and yoghurt! Sausage patty was tasty but only bread options not easy for Gluten free. Lunch is ok but again lots of bread. Feel they need a direction maybe channelling an Australian or Los Angeles healthy vibe would spice things up a bit!

I've not been here since it changed hands. I wasn't disappointed at all. I had the best omelette I've had a in a long time, my friend had the mackerel. Everyone was very friendly and the place was still clean. Going back for the cake (which looked really good) soon.

Really like this place and the food is fabulous. I can see it possibly going from strength to strength - I do have a problem with some aspects of the ambiance though. The restaurant itself is aesthetically lovely, well furnished and clean but I think it would benefit from some nice touches, even a single large glass of fresh flowers on the counter would soften the edges. It was also quite cold on one of my recent visits. The main reason that I am writing this review though is to issue a plea to the owners to please change your background music. Beaty club sounds are not conducive to relaxation! The last time I was there I had intended to have lunch but decided to just have a quick coffee! While I am not a fan of hearing a radio playing in the background, there is plenty of chilled contemporary music you could choose. Our party were mixed ages but everyone agreed. Think of your client base and the demographic who are spending the money! I will return and look forward to more of your delicious food.

This is the 2nd time I’ve had Sunday lunch here, but the first time since it’s been taken over. What a difference! We shared a homemade Focaccia which was rosemary and sea salt (I think) and it was the nicest I’ve ever had. You could tell it hadn’t been brought in like a lot of places do. So fresh & the flavour & texture was spot on. I had Sea Bass for my main. I’ve eaten this fish so many times, but it’s never tasted this good. First time I’d tried potato pave. I could have eaten a bucket of them, oh my word! Every element of the dish complimented each other and was a taste sensation. For desert I had chocolate crémeux with segments of blood orange on the top which cut through the richness of the chocolate. First time I’d tried this and I think it’s because I’ve never seen it on a menu before (I’ve eaten in a lot of quality restaurants) it was heaven on a plate! I couldn’t fault anything. From the food, the ambiance and the attentiveness of the staff.

Great attention from Kayleigh to plan for my daughters food intolerances. 4 of us had a lovely tasty 3 course mothers day lunch. Good quality, well presented. Nice atmosphere. The beef was nicely cooked, the brownies delicious!

Popped in for Sunday lunch yesterday and really enjoyed it ! The beef and pork roasts were delicious and the dessert of chocolate mousse and blood orange was divine We were given a warm welcome and plenty of info about the food and wine All in all a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoon Thank You

Love this place - great location, lovely friendly service and fabulous food. This was our 4th visit to try out their new Sunday roast offering which was absolutely delicious and well worth the 40min drive. I would highly recommend as it’s a great place to stop with some great walks and stunning scenery close by.

Under new management and trying hard to make things work. The photos are from the previous incarnation. Tried the beef and the pork; both beautifully cooked and portions good. Excellent quality. Wine rather expensive at £28 a bottle. A little more attention to decoration (ambience) needed to make the dining experience special. A few lights and some table decoration/mats wouldn't come amiss for Sunday dining.

Had the most perfect Sunday roast here, amazingly crispy, fluffy roasties. My friend had the roast beef it was cooked beautifully, I had porshetta it was delicious!!! Really good sized portions. Welcoming, friendly staff who catered to all our needs. Fabulous premises to relax while dining with friends. Will definitely be eating here again. Stella and Emma.

5 ⭐️ Regular customers at The Real Food Kitchen. Recently under new management. Always a warm welcome, whether it’s for coffee and cake or lunch. Food is always delicious and of a high standard. The tarragon mushrooms on toast and brie toasted sandwich are amongst...

lovely cafe serving some great food with excellent staff and efficient service. cakes are also worth trying.

I came randomly one late morning as I’d never been before and wanted brunch before work. It was lovely. I had avocado and bacon on toast with a pot of tea and then had a latte. It was really tasty. Great feel about the place....

Lovely little spot for coffee and cake in Neston. Staff were welcoming and friendly - food superb. Very clean, lovely environment. Would recommend if you are local or passing through.

Exceptional food - great little local find and so fantastic to support an independent business. Staff go above and beyond and the coffee was the best I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend if you are in or near Neston, will be back!

Me and a friend stopped in for breakfast today and I'm honestly very impressed. I'm very fussy and a bit of a foodie and enjoy good food. I had the mushroom toast, and it was incredible. So flavourful and fresh and just tastes amazing! You...

We have been here on a Saturday for brunch three times during the past few weeks, as the menu is varied, and has a lot of brunch selections for a weekend treat. The food is tasty, and enjoyable. However, there is always a very long...

Knocked out with the range of freshly prepared food. Not vegetarian but one of the best vegetarian ranges I have seen anywhere.

This was my first ever visit. I believe they’re not usually open on a Sunday, so the event was a trial to see how well it would go. My review will take everything into account. First impression was good. Decent space, light, nice decor and...

I visited here one Friday lunchtime with a friend. The seating area is really light and the chairs and tables were modern. The food is shown at the counter and you order what you like, there are no menus. I ordered the chicken pie and...

Popped in for a mid morning break whilst walking the Wirral Way. Attractive interior with well spaced tables, outside patio & friendly service. Only had cappuccino, tea & cakes but all good quality and my wife was particularly taken with the dinky tea pot. Browsing...

Visited on a busy Friday with my sister and her toddler. Food was all fresh and so tasty Good choice for veggies and vegans. Pleasant relaxed atmosphere and friendly vibes. Helpful staff and the cutest kids toilet ever 😍

Standard of hygiene disappointing. Although food is kept under glass cooked rice, chicken stew, couscous etc are stored at room temperature to be heated up when ordered. One dish was sitting uncovered, not under glass and in a warm room next to where people were...

I’d been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for ages, the interior is lovely. There’s no menu, choices are made from a range displayed at the counter. I’m cow’s milk intolerant and hadn’t anticipated any problems… sadly with only two vegan exceptions, the last remaining...

Every time we go the daily freshly prepared food is well presented and delicious . The staff have always been friendly, polite and attentive. We had a quiche and salad for lunch with freshly made milkshakes. There are Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options and Gluten Free...

I visited last weekend and was dismayed to see the owner come down from the (presumed) kitchen carrying prepared food products. She placed the food on the counter and proceeded to stroke a dog, she then went outside to clear up and petted another dog....

Walked pasted and the outdoor seating area looked inviting so we popped in. We stood at the counter and waited, and waited whilst the 2 staff members chatted away. Eventually I interrupted them and asked for a table to which we were told sit anywhere...

Our first visit to this lovely location was a very enjoyable experience. We were very impressed with the food and found the staff to be most welcoming and friendly. Also so glad that our dog was welcome too! We will certainly be visiting again. Thank...

Often visit this lovely cafe for coffee and decided to treat ourselves to some of their fresh to frozen take away dishes. Just had the Thai Salmon which was amazing and a really good portion of salmon. Looking forward to sampling more.

Fantastic friendly staff. Feel safe and uplifted atmosphere. Fabulous food and drink. Takeaway meals. Can eat outside. Great little deli for treats especially for Christmas. It's a must.

Great service especially considering the circumstances, a very clean environment with friendly staff, food was excellent! Loved the options available

My friend and I had our lunch in the Real Food Kitchen yesterday.....it was delicious. We have eaten in many local eateries and I must say that this ranks very highly. The atmosphere was welcoming, the presentation of the food was attractive and our meals...

Very pricy for what you get ! Actually got the wrong order , ordered 2 fish pies , got 1 fish pie and 1 nut roast !! My daughter ordered family Chicken dish , children didn’t like as too much Tarragon £30 down the drain...

Great place. Food is amazing - fresh and so tasty. Not had a bad choice yet. The smoothies are lovely. Staff nice. Its a shame there are not much places like this

Visited for a friend’s 40th. What a lovely place!! Staff were ever so pleasant and attentive, the place looks stunning and a whole bunch of kids were entertained. Highly recommended

Lovely food, nice atmosphere & friendly staff. Had omelette which was fluffy & soft and pitta with hall imo which was lovely

Lovely healthy breakfast. The food was lovely and there was a great selection on the menu. They are dog friendly, do we will return with our’s.

Ate here a few months ago, I ordered a Macaroni dish off the specials board. It was dry and barely edible. When I paid I told the staff who looked disappointed but didn't comment. Unfortunately the who experience was negative for me. There are much...

Super impressed with my first time visit. Breakfast in the window. Lots I could have ordered and really nice to have so many options. Lovely portions and great tasting food. Will be back to work my way through the menu.

I visited for the first time on Saturday and had a pea and fennel soup and freshly squeezed juice-divine. Lovely ambience, workshops and yoga provided there and staff friendly and attentive-my kind of place!

Called in for breakfast. Great homemade porridge and lots of it. Tried one of the special teas also nice.

Have visited a few times and sand fault this place. Food fresh and well presented. Great veggie and vegan choices. My last visit I had some amazing soup with a halloumi Pitta on the side both full of flavour. Great choice of home made cakes and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Lovely clean restaurant with a pleasant patio area outside. Glad to be local enough to enjoy this place but well worth a visit if you are passing.

Dairy free coffee and WiFi also delicious hot chocolate would highly recommend ,great welcome and place to relax

I joined Katie at the Christmas Vegan Nutroast evening as an early Christmas present and was not disappointed!

Great service and superb, fresh, health giving food. Dogs and children welcome! Shared a number of plates as it all looked delicious and it was a challenge to choose! Loved every mouthful including the Turmeric Chai drink.

The Real Food Kitchen is a great favourite of our family. I have visited with family and friends many times but today I decided to visit alone and ate a delicious lunch in wonderful surroundings - made all the more lovely by the tasteful Christmas decorations. The service was excellent.The owners here have really got it right. A well- deserved 5 star review!

We visited the cafe a couple of weeks ago for lunch as a family of 6 and a baby. Nice, interesting choice of food. We were not rushed and we enjoyed the casual friendly atmosphere.

Ambiance was great, friendly welcome on arrival & the food was delicious, nutritional locally sourced food. Highly recommended

We had a very pleasant light lunch on our first visit. Warm relaxing ambiance. Well constructed menu which is comprehensive without being long. Food was freshly prepared from quality ingredients. I chose a blackbean burger with sweet potato chips, coleslaw, and salsa and requested it be contained in toasted wholemeal bread rather than a brioche bun (cannot understand how sweet bread sits with savoury burgers) My meal was excellent, and the coleslaw the best I have ever had. Why cannot all coleslaw follow this recipe?

I have eaten here a few times over the past months. Food is locally sourced, fresh, tasty and healthy and well presented. Love the coffee too. The place is very clean and there is a great vibe. I've also sat outside with the dogs on one occasion in the pretty courtyard area. Sometimes you see a small group of People gathered around tables speaking other European languages (its actually a language class - but looks like a group of friends chatting) There are classes going on upstairs eg: baby yoga and art classes. This is such a great concept and they've got it absolutely right.

The Real Food Kitchen in Neston is a delightful experience. Really friendly attentive staff. Good choice of healthy food. Well presented and tasty . We went with the family and grandkids for brunch. A great experience and very popular judging by how many customers were there. If you want good food with a difference give it a try

Went with my husband and Friend for Lunch on Friday. Two of us had Black Bean burgers with sweet potato fries and lovely salad and our friend had a vegetable soup and avacado and sun-dried tomato bruchettes. It was all delicious and very busy. Dogs are welcome and children and staff great.

I love this place. Been here a few times with my mum for a spot of late lunch & coffees for a catch up.

Wow what a fabulous clean restaurant. So happy we travelled to visit this place after reading the great review in the Daily Mail.

First time here this morning and I was completely wowed by the Real Food Kitchen and the people there.

Stumbled across this place on a trip to Neston with my Mum at the weekend. The menu had lots of things I would have chosen and I wasn't disappointed with the asian spiralised salad with sesame salmon. The dish was packed with flavour and was one of the nicest, freshest meals I've had out in a long time. My mum had a lovely bowl of cauliflower soup with sourdough bread which I was more than happy to help her finish off as it was a pretty hefty portion even though it was the small one!

Really lovely place good service,friendly owner/staff. Although not local now will defiantly make a bee line next time we are in the area. Don't know where the low star rating people have been, we suspect some other agenda.

Real Food Kitchen does what it says on the tin. The food uses fresh ingredients imaginatively combined in a delicious light menu with a Mediterranean twist. It's dog-friendly inside and out and, on a sunny day, the outside courtyard is a wonderful sun trap. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic and a selection of events are on offer. We're on our way to becoming regulars even though it means a drive to get there. Park outside the Library or in the longer term parking round the corner.

I love this place, I've been a lot since it opened. The food is very tasty, with a great choice and makes such a difference from the usual soup and sandwich offering. All sourced as locally as possible. Always very clean and the staff are always smiling and helpful. Great new addition to Neston.

Today was our first visit to Real Food Kitchen. From the moment I walked in I was impressed with the beautiful decor and light airy space. Everything was spotlessly clean.

Popped in whilst visiting the area. Lovely, clean, airy space with delightful courtyard. “Clean” food on the menu with drinks to match. Everything was delicious, and it was refreshing to find different food combinations, as well as healthy drinks and good service. Will definitely call in in again when we’re in the area.

I have eaten here on a few occasions now and it never disappoints. The building itself is beautiful and the decor fresh and stylish. There is a small outside patio area which is peaceful and doesn't feel like you are sitting in the middle of Neston. The food is delicious and the staff always friendly. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Well done to the owners and staff.

I visited a while ago on a Saturday. It was busy and we were worried there wouldn’t be space but we just about squeezed in! Food was amazing! Both stunning aesthetically and taste wise. We were very well looked after by the kind and friendly waitress (she was a vet student and took special pains to get our dog water which is a nice touch especially considering it was busy).

Would highly recommend visiting. Lovely ambiance and decor, helpful staff and wonderful food. Have been here twice and will definitely visit again. Try a lovely Walk from Little Neston, down the banks of the Dee, across the fields and Wirral way to Neston, stop here for great food and walk back again.

The menu is super healthy, made with love and care and there are lots of interesting things to try. Particularly good for vegetarians. I rarely eat sandwiches, but the veggie sandwich has completely converted me and is my favourite thing on the menu.

Great cafe for all ages and dog friendly. The feta cheese and spinach omelette was delightful. Lovely to chat with owners Katie and her dad Albert. Highly recommended establishment the local lager brewed on the Wirral is served in an iced glass!!!

Everything about this beautiful restaurant was perfect when I visited yesterday with my daughter. The chicken pitta bread was delicious. As we sat outside on a very hot day we were served 2 carafes of iced water with our meal and my pot of green tea was topped up when needed. The outdoor patio area is tastefully arranged with beautiful plants in the beds and a lovely cactus on each table. Exceptional food ... lovely ambience ... great service

What more could you want in a cafe - lovely welcoming staff with fresh faces who are always willing to go that extra mile, delightfully creative menu for food and drinks, delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, paper straws to save the world and fantastically warm interior that makes you feel at home.

I went to the real food kitchen today with my son, daughter and ex wife. Our meals were superb, we all enjoyed them very much. The service from Katie and Joseph was outstanding. We will definitely be going there again.

Popped in after walking past a few weeks earlier.

Was really looking forward to trying this place but was sadly disappointed. Beautifully decorated but on looking at the menu was dissatisfied at the selection available. Food distinctly average.

This is the best new arrival in Neston.

Not sure what the previous comments are moaning about I think they are just negative individuals, but the food was amazing and the service was friendly and impeccable. One young lady was bright and uplifting and had a joke for everyone, felt like staff really cared about customer experience while knowing when to relax and leave customers to chat. Felt genuine when she recommended cakes to us!

What a wonderful place. Lovely ambience, friendly service and great food. I would certainly go again and recommend to friends.

We kept driving past here and not going in. We had time off together so headed over for late breakfast. I was hungry, tired and grumpy. So upset to find out that this is a vegetarian only place.

nice place good menu healthy food friendly people nice to see Neston creeping into expecting a decent cafe

For a restaurant that is vegetarian/ vegan friendly this is a delight even for meat eaters, great food friendly service. Menu constantly changing. The kedgeree was great, also acts as a social hub with upstairs room for yoga, book clubs and other local groups. Also sells eco goods from one corner

Beautiful cafe, stylishly executed in a kind of scandi style. Miserable staff who are not suited to customer service. Couldn't manage a please or thank you. Evidently management are not assessing or empathetic to their experience.

Really lovely room, patio and menu..service lovely and food great. Fabulous options for drinks too. Great addition for Neston.. Thank you.

With so many chains nowadays, how wonderful to find an independent with so much to offer. Lovely atmosphere - it feels like 'home' when you walk in - super friendly staff, and wholesome, tasty food. They also offer language classes, yoga, cookery classes.......and dog friendly too. The date and coconut coffee is divine. Really can't recommend it highly enough.

Food good but expensive for portion sizes. Nice ambience and staff. Second Sunday opening and unfortunately short staffed.

Great place in neston , been here on a number of occasions , food really good all home cooked , my fav being eggs rosti , but have tried most stuff and all of a good standard ...

Went in for a family lunch at the weekend and thought the atmosphere was fantastic! Felt like I was in Notting hill. Feeling very lucky to have this on our doorstep. Food was fresh and tasty and amazing to have organic chicken. Spanish waitress was super friendly and helpful for my little boy to make up his mind. I got a carrot and ginger juice! LOVED IT!

Visited for breakfast today - it was great! Had the mushrooms on toast - very tasty. Lovely cafetière coffee as well. Couldn’t fault the service and loved the fact there was a Spanish conversation group being held. This is a cafe with a difference and I would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Very pleased to see they are now open for Sunday brunch, albeit only from 10-2, but hopefully these hours may be extended. I was there today at around 1.45pm, and the place was quite busy, with more people coming in, so extending the hours may be an option hopefully.

We called in today for lunch after visiting last Saturday. The meal, service etc last week was good, however you do wait a while as all food is freshly cooked. Again this week we had beautiful food but oh my goodness what poor service! The service certainly is letting this place down as i’d Say it is the best food in Neston currently. After our mains I had to go to the counter to order coffee and cake as the staff were too busy ‘chatting’ behind the counter to clear our table and ask if wewould like anything else. When the cake arrived (which was lifted off the dish by the waitresses hands and not using tongs) I asked if we could have some forks to eat it with and was given the response by the waitress ‘I think that’s taking a bit of a liberty’. GET YOUR STAFF TRAINED RFK - this could be a super business with a bit of work.

I previously wrote a review about Real Food Kitchen shortly after it opened I described it as a little gem in Neston I still hold that view evidenced by the fact I visit there

Staff were rude and annoying the food was not to my taste, coffee cold cake awful server was asking me questions, and all I wanted was to be left alone. I will never go in again.. Seems as though they just cater for old people.. And would not recommend and I had to give one rating because you have to give a rating, I went out the back way and Very expanse for won't you get..I'm sure I saw a rat!!! When I left the back entrance..

I have visited a couple of times & it never disappoints! Food is amazing, staff are pleasant & can’t do enough for you ! Sat outside in the terrace - beautiful sun trap. Great for dog walkers & cyclists!

We visited this place for coffee twice this week. First visit was later in the afternoon for coffee and cake which were quite nice . Unfortunately the service wasn’t great but maybe they were having an off day as it was a Tuesday

Amazing food and experience. I really loved the atmosphere as well as the whole concept. A real breath of fresh air to the Wirral. Can’t wait to go back. The coconut and date coffee is a must!!!

Fantastic place with amazing food. It has a lovely atmosphere, beautifully decorated and with a healthy menu. I have attended a couple of the cooking workshops and have learnt lots of healthy tips from the incredibly knowledgeable staff. Everyone should visit to keep local businesses like this going!

But need more staff. Very busy and food Luke warm and quite expensive for a local cafe. Will Return as e joyed the ambiance hopefully service will I prove

Clean surroundings, great ingredients, tasty flavours, fab service and good atmosphere. Will go again.