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Nº 282 in 491 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Nº 58 of 131 British in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Just had a delicious lunch in the cafe. The special today was steak (or chicken + mushroom) pie, new pots + veg. I had the steak pie, and they couldn't have stuffed another gram of steak into it. The pastry melted in the mouth and the steak was so tender. As said, absolutely delicious 😋

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Tina C . 2024-08-14

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Popped into Reeds Cafe and we ordered a Black coffee and Darjeeling, a speciality tea which I drink at home all the time too, with a cheese scone and a slice of coffee cake. The coffee arrived nicely hot but the tea was NOT Darjeeling but strong breakfast tea...Ugh The scone was quite light and nice, however the coffee cake was very dry and had obviosly been there some time (stale)... So disappointed that I will not be rushing back.

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DHY437 . 2024-08-02

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I have been to reeds quite a few times before and the quality of food and overall experience has always been spot on! I usually have a toasted sandwich or a salad and enjoy the meal immensely. The cakes are also fabulous! Perfect place to go if you want to have a delicious meal in Downham Market!

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LJW_72 . 2024-07-14

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While holidaying we have eaten at Reeds many times and have never been disappointed with there home cooked meals. Yesterday my wife and I had the steak and ale pie - it was so good. Tasty meat plenty of veg and all delivered by friendly staff. Well done Reeds

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Dave D . 2024-05-18

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Had tea and cake with my daughter. Good selection of cakes and pastries and Gluten free cakes. I chose Gluten free. Very pleased

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Cherie C . 2024-02-01

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Great selection, very clean but interesting cafe area. Very good value for money. Staff helpful and polite.

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Brenda R . 2023-08-05

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Called in to Market Deeping on our travels and discovered Reeds Homestore. We needed a break and some refreshments. We had our dog with us and had been refused entry to Weatherspoons! But we were made very welcome in Reeds cafe that has an area for those with dogs. On arrival a member of staff filled a water bowl for our dog. There was a jar of small dog biscuits on the table and a selection of beds to make our dog comfy. The staff were welcoming and helpful and the cakes were delicious with reasonable prices. Well done Reeds for making our visit a pleasure. Other businesses please take note.

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Peter M . 2023-07-04

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Really disappointed today. Normally good polite service and good food, however today received rude, arrogant and patronising service from older waitress when ordering meal. She made me feel uncomfortable. Had to wait nearly 45 mins for cold salmon, salad and a few hot potatoes. Not their normal standard.

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Debbie H . 2023-06-10

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very good cafe to visit you comfort in i like to visit to have my nice cofe there and very lovely cake in the morning.

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youssrye925 . 2023-01-19

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Disappointing Christmas dinner for £16:95. We came along as had been recommended to visit for the roast dinner. Not sure this represented value for money with very little veg and couple of slices of turkey and the trimmings. Wish we had stuck to the normal menu or the fantastic range of cakes which are always phenomenal.

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carollU4992EM . 2022-12-24

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We had a substantial roast dinner for £10 which included fresh vegetables, proper roast potatoes and yorkshire with a good amount of roasted pork. Followed by the most amazing pavlova with fresh cream and fresh strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, etc. Plus two large filter coffees - all for under £20. All staff were really friendly and service was nice and quick.

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carollU4992EM . 2022-03-04

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Family tea and cake, Millionaires shortbread, Rocky Road , and Scone with Jam and cream. Lovely helpful friendly staff. It was enjoyed by a our whole group (of Four) from Two to Sixty +. Dietary requirements were also catered for with at leat one GF and one Dairy free option from memory. This is always a consideration for us with friends and family Having an intolerance to Gluten and Dairy products Good cake was followed by very a reasonable bill in our opinion. Definitely recommended.

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Not_Impressed_Local . 2021-09-07

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Went in twice of the past few weeks with family and friends, amazing homemade cakes and friendly staff! Best cafe in Downham Market hands down.

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Quest40456671002 . 2021-08-12

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Lovely lunch! Sometimes forget it’s hidden away in downham. They were super accommodating for a 2 year old twins, amending the menu and even came out to check what vegetables they wanted on their plates. Good choice lovely cake and friendly staff!

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emilycU5070IC . 2021-07-24

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Went to reeds Saturday morning,had the BEST cheese scones ever tasted, so good sent a picture to my friend in Oxford, a real case of scone envoy, the staff are lovely, so friendly THROUGHLY recommend a vist

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843fionaj . 2020-12-20

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My wife and our daughters are staying local for a needed change of scenery,covid permitting. Found this little gem where dogs are allowed. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The food was great and the girls could not resist the cakes. Even our dog was impressed.

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stevewS4585DZ . 2020-10-31

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Went to this restaurant to meet with the in-laws for drinks and a slice of cake. The member of staff recommended the blackberry and apple crumble cake but we decided to have some of the others. The Vanilla Slice was lovely, the Lemon Meringue Cheesecake my partner had was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Hopefully people will start to come back as it’s the best place for cake in Downham Market!

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andrew671715 . 2020-10-30

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I’m not local and I didn’t know where to go for a coffee when passing through town. To my surprise, I found this cafe tucked away in a corner of a furniture store (I was forgetting I was in Norfolk and should therefore expect the unexpected). The cafe does the full range of food from full on diners to a light sandwich. After browsing the goodies in the store, I ordered a latte and apple and cinnamon cake. Both were very good, as is the decor and furnishings, so no surprise there. The clientele, I noticed, were rather elderly, which is also to be expected given that I was there at mid-day on a Wednesday. So, all in all, a very good stop-off in a pleasant town.

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BonnieRed850 . 2020-03-11

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We ordered a pot of tea for 2 which tasted terrible so did not drink it. After bringing this to the attention of the waitress we received another pot of a speciality tea which was very good, however then had to pay another £3.80 so in total had paid almost £8 for a pot of tea. Customer service is non existent in my opinion. When I pointed this out to the manageress she said well if everyone sent their order back when they were not satisfied there would not be any profit.......hmm okay!

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SusieB595 . 2020-03-06

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Lived in the area for two years now and finally got around to visiting this cafe, wow what have we been doing missing out on this wonderful place. Very clean with super friendly staff, amazing cake selection and a lovely menu. My toasted sandwich was perfect and watching to other food going past makes it certain we will be back soon and more regularly, don’t want to waste any more time.

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Paul D . 2020-02-21

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For a cafe in a department store it is pretty good. The food was nice, the service pleasant and the cafe clean and bright. It was busy so service was a touch slow and it is not as cheap as some places, but definately one of the more attractive options in town.

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Jeff1903 . 2020-02-16

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Popped in here for tea and Cameron reccomendation when I asked to be directed to a nice cafe. Had tea for 2 and a piece of fresh cream coffee and mandarin cake and a piece of walnut cake total cost almost £12. The coffee cake was dry and did not have much coffee flavour it looked good but actually not very nice. The walnut cake itself was ok but the buttercream frosting was awful, just like a layer of butter which was on the turn, peeled this off and left it on the plate.It was full so perhaps the meals are better than the cakes

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Pumski . 2020-02-09

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Very welcoming, good food, gluten free cakes and other options available, will also serve small portions if asked. Good value for money.

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59nigelh . 2020-02-04

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I pinched someone else's heading as 'Great Little Gem' is totally appropriate.We went in for lunch. Good choice Reasonable prices Good service and great banter at Counter with the blonde lady.....sorry, I didn't get your name My partner had a Cheese Toastie and it was absolutely stuffed with cheese.Being on a low carb diet, I had the Scrambled Egg and Bacon.Great coffee.If in the area again, we will return

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jacquelinem490 . 2020-02-02

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Came across Reeds by chance, and very pleased we did! We had toasted sandwiches and cake with a great cafetière of coffee. The food is freshly prepared and delicious and a million miles away from the over-processed, bland sandwiches available in national bakery chains. The atmosphere is calm, friendly and welcoming with friendly staff. I travel a lot on account of my job and have yet to find a café of such calibre. Thanks to the staff who make this possible!

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Anne4402 . 2019-07-13

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Visited after shopping in Reeds, enjoyed a slice of delicious Coffee and Walnut sponge cake while my partner had a shortbread and date slice with a couple of cups of coffee. Will visit again next time we are shopping in Downham Market.

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DHY437 . 2019-07-09

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We were in Reeds looking at furniture and needed time to think and work out some figures so we chose to take lunch here. We ordered soup and sandwiches. There was a choice of soup and choice of sandwiches. They came with either coleslaw or crisps in a small cup. We also enjoyed a piece of cake and cup of coffee. It’s not cheap, but good tasty food.

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derekh74 . 2019-06-18

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Having stopped on the road to ask a local where a good place to eat could be found, he recommended Reeds.

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Tim P . 2019-05-29

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We regularly visit Reeds Cafe in Downham Market and on each visit we have enjoyed a high standard of cooking in particular the pastries and cakes which in our opinion are possibly the best in Norfolk. The cheese and fruit scones are superb; freshly baked and really fluffy and light and very delicious.

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Katharine W . 2019-05-11

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the food is heavenly home cooked served in a relaxed homey way by awesome staff the soup and custard are phenominal

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sarahjane152015 . 2019-05-08

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I always have a ham ploughman’s when I come to Reeds cafe however I’d nit bern there for about 11 months ordered one on Friday have to say the ham was not the same quality to thick slices and some of it very dry .

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Ratt . 2019-03-24

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A good place to stop for a drink or some wonderfully made cakes and scones, great , helpful staff make it a nice experience.

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ian d . 2019-03-19

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One of my clients is very poorly in hospital. I called the cafe on Wednesday to see if the lady that makes the cakes would do her very yummy Lemmon meringue pie. My client loves it. It was not a problem at all. I went to pick it up on Thursday and the manageress said ‘no charge’.

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M0nikaY . 2019-02-22

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We love visiting here. I get one Saturday a month off work and we (me, my wife & 2 year old) tend to visit here each time. The food is wonderful, the staff are friendly and helpful, and to top it off they are all very welcoming of my little boy.

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255drews . 2019-01-22

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You know you’re on a winner when the open-to-view kitchen is a-bustling with ladies making homemade delights! We (my mum & I) had the leek & potato soap and a tuna melt which satisfied us completely! Wish I had room for the monster slice of lemon meringue pie or almond cake or chocolate & butterscotch fudge cake.... well do I really need to go on....?‍♀️

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UniqiProductions . 2018-11-06

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Whether you want tea and cake, sandwich or a meal you will not be disappointed with their freshly prepared selection. I cannot resist their cheese scones.

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Kenneth C . 2018-10-11

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Popped in today for a drink and a bite to eat inbetween appointments and was greeted with Lovely food served by Lovely people. I highly recommend you visit. All the best Mic

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MicColden61 . 2018-08-21

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Great food here always all freshly prepared!! The new Sherry trifle was to die for and coeliac hubby loved the GF Banoffee pie. Little Larna had the lovely little ones healthy picnic, so much more realistic than the one at Church farm.!!!

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Diana S . 2018-08-21

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An OK choice for a quick snack. Nothing special, despite appearances. Shame really, a little local competition would do wonders to improve this place. The 'weak' blue mountain filter coffee could certainly be improved.

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DietofNuts . 2018-08-17

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What a lovely little cafe this is! Tucked away behind the big store we were lucky to stumble across this cafe. The food is excellent, the staff are friendly & there's a very happy comfortable atmosphere.

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Kathleen H . 2018-04-01

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I loved this tea room, i took my family there a few months back and found the place to be very friendly with excellent, prompt service..... and amazing food!!. Their cakes are to die for!!. The toasted sandwiches are delious and the meals were of good sized portions. Highly recommend and one of the few tea rooms in this area i would go back to.

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Tourist_Jane123 . 2018-01-29

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Had the most delicious liver and bacon with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables and lashings of onion gravy. The staff are so friendly and give excellent service.

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Christine W . 2018-01-11

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Popped in for brunch. I had a very nice cake and coffee. I have an assistance dog and we were both welcomed. I would recommend this cafe for a drop in and eat during a shopping trip.

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elizabeth1062017 . 2017-12-22

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Delicious Scones! as well as all other dishes.Good ambience,also a chance afterwards to browse the superb shop.

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rosedeneac . 2017-11-08

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Trip Advisor lead us here. Tucked away at the back of a traditional department store. But, well worth finding out. Very welcoming and friendly service. Excellent lunch selection. Home made steak and kidney enjoyed with a plate full of accompanying vegetables. Rest of family had excellent cheese and ham toasties and my daughter had her first ever Malteser cheesecake. We will come back next time in Downham.

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David J . 2017-09-18

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This café / restaurant is tucked away being the Reeds department store in the centre of Downham Market. However it is well signposted along a side drive way and easily accessible. Pleasant interior and deceptively large with a full menu. We enjoyed coffee and cheese and pickle sandwich with a toasty for my wife. All were of good quality and I would recommend it to visitors to the town. The Locals have clearly already found it!

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shinytop2017 . 2017-09-12

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My mum and I regularly have lunch in Reeds. Home baked cakes and puddings. Home made specials. Good value, lovely home cooking, choice of daily specials and homemade soups and extensive regular menu. Staff are pleasant and helpful, always accommodate my mum who likes a small portion and the price is adjusted accordingly. Never has a bad meal. Venue of choice in Downham

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GERALDINE F . 2017-09-08

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Reed's Cafe has a "local" reputation as the place to pop in for a coffee, scone or snack when you're in town shopping. We did just that one day. We both had fruit scones and coffees and it was good. There is no ambiance, it is very noisy, crowded and there is no service. You go to the counter, order what you want and staff delivers it. The staff is young and just collecting $ with no interest in service, tips, etc.

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Jann F . 2017-08-31

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The lady manager was rude when we commented on the quality of the food in relation to the price. We found the place lacking any atmosphere the staff abrupt and were very disappointed with the whole experience. We could not recommend this place to anyone

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Harnser48 . 2017-08-28

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Tea & Toasted Teacake were very nice. A very busy cafe in the town at the back by the furniture section. Staff were pleasant and helpful

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MellWard . 2017-08-26

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I took a friend of mine to Reeds for a breakfast treat. They have a great menu with a good selection. I had a toasted sandwihich which I changed slightly and that was no problem. My friend had a slice of chocolate cake which she thoroughly enjoyed. The service is very good and the seating area is very clean.

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Monika Y . 2017-08-21

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I had lunch here which I enjoyed very much. The food is excellent, the one minor negative is how close together the tables are. The staff are very helpful and friendly.

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elizabeth1062017 . 2017-07-18

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The thing that really annoys me is there is never any prices on the cake and I was charged £3.25 for a piece of strawberry sponge which I think is excessive. I also had a cappuccino when it was brought to the table I asked for sprinkles. The girl huffed and puffed took it away then came back and plonked it on the table and most of the sprinkles were in the saucer. The staff aren't particularly friendly so I doubt we'll be back. A very disappointing experience.

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Magenta91 . 2017-05-12

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I visit Norfolk 2-3 times a month and usually pop here for lunch, with my mother who is wheelchair bound. Despite our best efforts to annoy staff by changing tables, asking for soup before it was ready, staying an inordinately long time after finishing our soup (home-made tomato & basil soup which was delicious), we were treated to good food, good humour and help getting the wheelchair in and out and at a table. I love the variety of quiches, soups and cakes but see the roast dinners are also very popular. We look forward to our next visit.

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MrsCSurrey . 2017-02-22

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In response to the gentleman who posted 'criticism definitely not welcomed' I would make the following comments :There was no offer on our Americano coffee. There never has been any offer on our Americano coffee or any other speciality coffee since the day we opened the café 11 years ago, the only offer on coffee is a refill for 90p on filter coffee. Interestingly in the 11 years we have been open, not one single person has queried this because it obviously is quite clear on our menu's and pricing boards. We do not accept that it is misleadingly priced on our menu's.

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Jim C . 2017-02-20

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I've eaten in Reeds for over nine years, spending approximately £1000 pa. I've also spent close on £5000 in their main store over the same period. During my lunch last week, I decided to take advantage of an offer on their menu to have a refill cup of coffee - a small Americano - for a reduced price. As I was paying for it I noticed that I was being charged the full price. I queried this and was told that the reduced price 'didn't apply ' : as I was having an Americano the reduction ' didn't apply' I told the person serving me that I was very unhappy about this, felt it was a rip off as their menu did not make this clear - and asked to talk to the manager. Shortly afterwards the Deputy Store Manager ( who knows me) came over to my table. I advised him why I wasn't happy, and I pointed out the section on the menu to him confirming the reduced price offer. He was very helpful, and said he would discuss it with the manager. This morning I went into the cafe for lunch, and asked if there had been any feedback on my complaint. As I was standing at the till, surrounded by other customers ( some of whom I know) I was approached by the Cafe Manager who immediately made it very clear to me that she was very unhappy about my complaint, and - worse still - went on to accuse me, in front of other customers, of being very rude to a named member of her staff over the incident. I ponted out to her that I had not even spoken to the member of staff in question, and very much resented her aaccusation - but she was not prepared to listen, There then took place what I can only describe as a sustained attempt to browbeat me - even after the person I was accused of being very rude to denied it, and confirmed that she didn't serve me! As a 74 year old pensioner, I was not prepared to be browbeaten in such an outrageous and disrespectful manner, and made it clear that I would cease being a Reeds customer. The charming response from the cafe manager was that 'they didn't want me as a customer anyway' Needless to say, I will ensure that she gets her wish..An absolutely appalling example of how not to deal with a long- standing customer's valid complaint. It really did beggar belief : I have to say that in all my years as a consumer, I have never had such a thoroughly unpleasant customer experience

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DPOC186225 . 2017-02-17

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We regularly pop in for coffee and cakes. Lovely little cafe, with nice friendly staff and gorgeous homemade cakes. The Cappuccino cake is delicious!A big bonus is that they've started stocking Soya milk, having a soy latte is a nice treat.The sandwiches are absolutely fab, nice and filling and served with salad and lush luxury crisps, highly recommended.

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Jubjubbird . 2017-02-05

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Friendly, efficient staff coffee is very good, all in all a lovely friendly comfortable place to meet, the food looked excellent, but being celiac, my choice was limited to cake, although there were two choices, or perhaps a jacket potato! more choice for us gluten free folk would be good, Schar do gorgeous rolls - that live in the freezer - and can be ready to eat in; 6/8mins in hot oven a couple to cool and then fill.

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stephaniedent27 . 2017-02-04

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Beautifully fresh and tasty ingredients used in everything. There are some terrific meals to be sampled from here, daily specials, plus smaller regular meals such as jackets, salads, 3 varying ploughman lunch options. The desserts, well, who can resist those? The happy and relaxed atmosphere makes it a pleasure to visit. Staff are helpful, great service providers and even provide us with a smile too. We'll be back again soon.

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Lelz . 2017-01-07

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What is going on..........l have been going to reeds for years for something to eat, just lately l have had the pleasure of being served by a woman who is not so friendly, today was one of those days sorry but it's your job to serve and talk to customer's and not make us feel like it's all too much for you, listen and watch the other staff you might learn something,

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georgia525 . 2016-12-12

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A great little cafe that does snacks, all day breakfasts, meals always a veggie option too.reasonably priced and a good choice

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Ann W . 2016-11-15

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In a nutshell - we all do!There seems to be a 101 eating places in D Mkt but if it's something nice and easy then Reeds fits the bill.Pleasant staff, good selection from the blackboard (but not too many for the kitchen staff to be overwhelmed with multiple choices) for your midday meal. But don't leave it too late in the day as the favourites can disappear quickly.Price did you ask? Yes, very reasonable.And what about portion size? Eye popping when it arrives!Go on - give 'em a try.But not too many of you - I don't want to be behind you all in a queue.

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Fenman2013 . 2016-10-31

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Very nice food ideal for a light lunch. Also a good place to pop into for a coffee break when shopping in Downham Market.

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donru17 . 2016-09-07

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We were delighted to find this lovely cafe behind Read's shop in Downham Market. The staff were very welcoming and pleasant. Our drinks were prepared swiftly and the whole atmosphere was lovely. It was full, which is always a good sign, and obviously a favourite with the locals. The drinks were delicious and we were very impressed.

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Helena H . 2016-08-25

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Attached to Reeds departmental store in Downham Market. Pleasant cafe serving tea, coffee, cakes etc, Good value.

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Frank C . 2016-07-28

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Lunch with friends, just needed a snack, had scrambled egg on lovely granary toast, this Cafe never disappoints me, they also have soya milk which is great, must try the Gluten free cake..... yummy☺

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georgia525 . 2016-06-27

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This does the best hot chocolate I know!!! The staff are so friendly beats any of the chain coffee shops any day!!!

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Helgarose R . 2016-05-24

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Reeds is a wonderful old fashioned cafe within a store. Very good food and friendly service. Nice decor with interesting photos. Good clean loos.

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sharonhassan . 2016-05-18

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My wife pops in on most Mondays with some friends for a coffee/tea after her yoga class. There is a good selection of food and the cakes on offer look delicious. The service is brilliant too with a friendly welcome. It is certainly worth a visit if you are in Downham Market.

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john2England . 2016-05-11

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I visited this cafe to meet up with a group of walking friends at lunchtime. The staff were excellent and let us join tables together. The service at the counter was efficient, as was the service. The dishes were plentiful and tasty.The staff here are a credit to this establishment.

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MrsG2222 . 2016-05-04

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As always wonderful service.... gluten free cake yummy coffee with soya milk ....great ....feeling happy

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georgia525 . 2016-04-27

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Reeds is a real old fashioned wonderful department store with all the up and down steps and hidden recesses you could wish for and tucked away in the middle is the Cafe. Wonderful friendly staff where nothing is too much trouble. Food and drinks all splendid and well presented, I've never had a meal or snack I wouldn't want again and there really is a great choice of everything from hot or cold drinks to hot or cold food whether snacks or full meals. My favourite is probably the cheese ploughmans. I visit my mum in Downham Market most months and this is where we always choose to eat whether it's lunch or afternoon tea.

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Jo B . 2016-04-24

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Great cafe with friendly atmosphere and staff. They do the best scones I have ever had and the bonus is you can have large or small so if you just want a small snack it is great, I opt for the large ones. Prices are very reasonable, well worth a visit if you are in Downham.

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Crombo35 . 2016-04-14

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This was ideally placed for a business meeting, right on the high street. Coffee & Scones excellent.

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G G . 2016-03-31

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Cake and tea with my friend... Gluten free cake lovely ....can away count on reeds for great food, back again next week

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georgia525 . 2016-03-15

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The staff are wonderful and polite, nothing is too much trouble and most of all the tables are cleared very quickly of any dishes or cups and saucers and wiped down ready for the next visitor but most of all the cutlery is spotless something you do not see even in a hospital canteen namely the NNUH.The cheesecake is entirely homemade I can vouch for that and is the best I have ever tasted, I'll be back.

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601David . 2016-02-28

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Great for a piece of cake and a coffee/tea break. They do hot food and sandwiches, soup etc and are always very busy so you can't always get a table (especially when it's raining!) a little bit noisy sometimes what with chairs scraping, cutlery and crockery and lots of chattering. A safe little cafe environment.

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Perri N . 2016-02-22

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On the whole a good place to eat, staff friendly, prices a little expensive, 1 item missed from order, but no real problems,

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Markt2575 . 2016-02-17

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We had the home made soup - pea and ham and it was absolutely delicious. It was certainly home made and there was a good portion. Staff are really friendly and the cafe is clean and very welcoming. Would certainly recommend this as a venue for lunch or a coffee at any time of day.

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Frances R . 2016-02-14

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Lot of woman behind the counter but very little service. Very unorganised. Put in an order of three drink and two hot items person was unable to take order with out asking three times. Then one hot dish did not turn up so after some mins went to ask where it was was informed I would need to wait as there was other order in front of mine. Informed waitress there was no forks. Not very helpful. You just need to ask still no forks so ate food with spoon as didn't want it to get cold.

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Bubbles190 . 2016-02-09

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A great little cafe/restaurant.Great food, wonderfully obliging staff, reasonable price.What more could you ask for?Locals flock here....so should you!Special mention here for their great scones.If you want pretentious premises and overpriced food, then don't come here!If, on the other hand you want great food and quick, efficient service, then do!

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65marilyn . 2016-01-15

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I went here over the Xmas period (27th Dec) to enjoy the Sales in the store. Walking through the cafe area , decided to stop and have a coffee as it smelt so good. I also had a sausage roll which was quite large. The staff are very friendly here , you place your order at the counter and they bring your food and drinks over to your table. The service is quick and efficent, and the atmosphere was good.Shall try again, as there were lots of items on the menu

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Jennifer J . 2016-01-06

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We had a very good hearty lunch. Large portions of home style well cooked unpretentious food. The store is well worth a visit. Beautiful glassworks to the shop front. Go back in time and enjoy.

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sharonhassan . 2015-12-30

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Armed with a satnav that tells me to take a break every two hours, we parked in the main street of Downham Market and walked up the road to this café.Reasonably priced, we ordered a pea soup and toasted sandwich [which generously came with extras] and two black coffees. As someone who has become a little lactose intolerant of late; I unfortunately knocked the star rating down as they didn't have soy milk.The rest of this place, seating in the café and large clean toilet areas, were good.Once charged up: we completed the final 45 minutes to our destination.

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Adam H . 2015-11-22

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Friendly, busy café, food is good but beware a lot of the food is microwaved and you need to ask if you do not wish to eat microwaved food

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floewyz . 2015-10-29

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This is a cafe attached to a local independant furniture and homeware shop. It is almost exclusively filled with locals who have been shopping so expect a sea of grey with the occasional family.The best I can say about the food is that it is safe. Sandwiches, jacket potatos, some pasta and the all day breakfast. You will leave feeling fed. Nothing wrong with it. One step up from Greggs, one step below pub grub.

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InfrequentWonderer . 2015-10-16

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Food is very good, although a bit pricier than elsewhere in the town. Service is fine although it can get a little crowded from time to time. All in all a very pleasant little cafe.

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Baz41 . 2015-09-27

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The food is OK - just general cafe lunches and snacks - but it is overpriced. The staff were friendly, but way too busy and service was slow. The decor is mixed, and generally a bit tatty. It's OK as a cafe for a quick sandwich - I wouldn't head there for a nice lunch.

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bedgell . 2015-09-03

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A really good atmosphere and friendly service. Hidden in a shop that sells almost everything of good quality, this place has always been full of happy, social customers everytime I have visited; definitely probably the best café in the town and certainly the most popular. This is surprising as you would not know it was there from the street, so I can only assume the business is popular by word of mouth recommendations. Set in the historic old school house it has a great ambience and is very welcoming.

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Robert S . 2015-08-26

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Finding ourselves in Downham Market at twelve we decided to park free at Morrisons with the intention of having a quick snack lunch . In we went picked up a news paper looked for the cafe there is no cafe. We paid walked around the outside of the store through an arch onto the Main Street where Reeds department store faced us a sign advised their cafe was up to the left past their delivery vehicles, in a door to the right to a bright pleasant cafe the welcoming smell of coffee and cooked lunch made up our minds to sit down. The tables were clean the wood floor polished the chairs comfortable. Now hungry the menu contained all the usual soup jacket potatoes sandwiches we wanted something a bit more, on the counter a specials board offered choices of good simple hot food we picked ham and egg with bubble and squeak from the range of hot and cold drinks an apple juice and latte at less than twenty pounds. Having selected and paid we sat down again the drinks soon arrived and shortly after the food well presented as described two slices of tasty ham sunny side up egg homemade bubble and squeak crispy on top the whole meal delicious and filling once we finished the drinks we were ready to get back on the road . An excellent find .

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Ray G . 2015-08-15

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Ordered a toasted tuna melt. Very genours filling as was my friends cheese and tomato. Served with a side salad with a lovely dressing. Friendly staff, service maybe just a little slow but it was at a very busy time and at least we knew all was prepared and cooked to order and we wasn't in a hurry. Very reasonably priced menu. Would recommend and definitely plan to visit again.

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Deb P . 2015-08-12

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Fabulous home cooked food to order, brilliant staff over the whole premises not just the cafe. Lovely home made cakes and reasonably priced.

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Trudledoo . 2015-07-26

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Reeds once stood for top quality service in all areas....but times have changed. The cafe offers food to the table but you have to queue to order and at busy times there is quite a wait. Disappointed with tea and sandwiches but main meals looked better.

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RIC702 . 2015-07-25

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We regularly pop in Reeds Cafe for coffee and cake, all the cakes and scones are homemade and it shows - they are fresh and delicious. Sandwiches are hearty and all food is nicely presented. Although we haven't eaten a full meal here, all the food looks absolutely wonderful and is good value for real homemade food.

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Jubjubbird . 2015-06-28

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As something of a scone connoisseur this place does the very best ones ever. Coffe good, service friendly but nothing beats the scones!

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Tony B . 2015-05-29

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Reeds cafe is out the back of the main store and offers a wide range of good quality cafe style food. Unfortunately despite lots of staff the speed of service is very slow and the welcome isn't very warm. No problem if you have loads of time, but very frustrating if you pop in for a quick coffee. I have moved my loyalty to Charmed Interiors. A shame as they are slightly out of the town centre, but I can't stand poor service.

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Richard B . 2015-05-20

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The food in Reeds is consistently to a high standard. The cafe is always clean and the staff friendly.

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ClaireNorfolkEngland . 2015-05-19

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Quite small waiting time is slow food is lovely home made scones etc slightly over priced I think could do with being a little more modern inside has the feel of being in someone's lounge also needs some ventilation very warm and stuffy inside other than that I would recommend

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Aaron B . 2015-05-19

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The shop is wonderful .. the café is OK for a quick snack .. atmosphere not helped by crying babies. Note to parents .... engaging with your child is the best way to settle them .. leaving them to 'howl' in public is a dis-service to everyone else.

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Boarders1954 . 2015-04-28

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Very nice and clean and food fine. This is such a big shop it is nice to take a break from shopping and have a lite bite here.

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LYNEMIKE . 2015-04-28

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