Rumsey's in South Oxfordshire

After hearing about Rumsey's we wanted to treat our gran children to a nice drink and a cake. On entry we could see a table was about to become free so didn't mind the wait as expected a few minutes to allow for turn around of table however we waited and waited during which time I was pointing out the chocolate bunnies to my youngest grand son. At no point did anyone say I will be with you in a minute, sorry for the delay and there was half a dozen staff behind the counter area. Finally a young lady approached and did no other than walk straight by all four of us, no emotion, no smile and no customer interaction. to our disgust we walked out and for a first visit thinking how rude and ignorant was my impression of Rumsey's. You may have celebrity status but one thing I learnt early in life and that is, you never know who may come into your life and just because you don't know them, They could be anyone. Civility cost nothing.

Tried to get a table but the place was full. Went away and came back for two takeaway coffees. The assistant didn't speak good English and was possibly new, but pleasant enough had trouble taking our order and a mistake was made when handed the coffees which was quickly rectified. Took the two drinks back to the car and when we went to drink them the cups were half full. We ordered a medium and a small coffee. My small one contained about 4 mouthfuls and my sisters only half measured too. We are pensioners and didn't have the energy to walk the 10 minutes back to the cafe so that night I sent an email to them complaining. Have always been a satisfied customer at this establishment. However after 10 days have still not had the courtesy of a reply which is very disappointing.

This could easily be a 4 as the coffee and cake / biscuit selection is good . Unfortunately on more than one recent visit the service has been lacking : slow to show us to a table , take orders and occasionally a surly attitude - not always but too often . mall home made choices with the coffee are a nice gesture

Great service, the chocolate was amazing. Highly recommend. The cake is also very nice. Nothing bad about it. If your passing by it’s a great place to stop. Dogs are also welcome in the cafe.

I took my grandson for his first chocolate milkshake and chocolate cookie, he loved it and so did I. Thank you to all the staff, old and new.

I was recommended to go here, whilst staying at a local hotel and I am so glad I did! The cakes and the coffee were delicious! A real gem of a place!

Rude lazy staff (particularly blonde female waitress). Poor, slow, non-existent service, despite the place being almost empty yet overstaffed….. Will not be returning!

I'm always faintly amused by places and people who think they are far and away more elevated beyond mediocrity than they really are. Towns can suffer from this self-aggrandizement because places are nothing if not an accumulation of people. It is the citizens of a place, be it a city or hamlet, that give it its personality, its real character more than, say, the architecture. Thame is a small Oxfordshire town just up the M40 from where Mr Reviewer lives in South Buckinghamshire. The land here is relatively flat, inhabiting the nondescript real estate between those two local Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the Cotswolds and the Chiltern Hills. Possibly by way of compensating for this geographical mundanity many of the townsfolk, particularly the shop owners and managers, seem to come across as puffed-up and self important. This establishment's website modestly compares this branch of Rumsey's with the chocolaterie in the movie Chocolat. However, like any film set, this is but a veneer, make-believe. The reality in this case is a nice enough cafe selling hugely overpriced fayre and confectionery. The waiting staff were of the typical uninterested "Saturday girl" variety who were incapable of telling me why the menu states that they refrain from selling beverage brands such as Pepsi, or why there didn't appear to be any sugar-free soft drink on the menu? Imagine a cafe not selling zero-sugar cold drinks in this day and age! Are we to presume the reason they don't sell ubiquitous brands like Coke or Pepsi is because they are snobs? They think that a cola is below them? Never mind their blurb about wanting to offer local products, they simply could not be bothered to cater for diabetics or anyone trying to offset a hugely sweet and calorific dessert with a sugar-free soda. Their lack of imagination or prejudice against what they would regard as vulgar common beverages means that they have missed the obvious product which would fill this gap in their line-up: “Green Cola”, an alternative zero sugar fizzy drink which took me all of ten seconds to find on the internet. With their ludicrously high mark-up Rumsey's could buy it retail from Sainsbury's or Holland & Barrett and still make a profit. One final thought: your lemon and ginger cheesecake was tasty. At the risk of sounding ungrateful this was ruined by the small rough bitter sample of dark chocolate that you gave us. When me and Mrs Reviewer got back to our car we had to take a long swig of delicious Pepsi Max to remove the taste.

Lovely venue and such a tempting selection of beautiful chocolates. The staff were friendly and professional. We had a pot of tea each and could not resist the wonderful carrot cake or the superb chocolate cake . I rate the cakes as some of the best I have ever tasted ! Will definitely be making a return visit ! Top marks from 2 very happy customers!

Great food the ataff there are OK, chocolate fondue though 🤯 it might be the best thing there, the milkshakes are also really really good 🥛.

A welcoming place for a quick coffee and delicious traybake with complimentary home made chocolate. Staff were attentive and welcoming. Prices were competitive based on the quality - better value than some of the big chains. Will return.

We enjoyed some great coffee and cakes here as a family group. A really nice gentleman served us and nothing was too much trouble! Just a nice relaxed atmosphere, with a good range of food and drinks! We’ll ge back again soon.

Decided to travel via Thame to specifically visit this cafe. We did wait a while for a table however the waiter kept us fully informed and we weren't in a rush. We were only ever going to have elevenses cake and drink! Pros The Mocha!!! I'm a bit of a mocha connoisseur and I can say that it is the best in have ever drank. Anywhere. The kids enjoyed their milkshakes and hubby enjoyed his hot apple special. Plenty of choice of cakes. Small dish of complementary chocs Watching the young lady making Chocs whilst we waited. Cons The family weren't keen on the vanilla ice cream that came with their cake choices. A tad pricey. Tip to management I know it is difficult in a small establishment, but perhaps try and have more small tables that can be put together or separated. One customer was sat on her own on a table for 4. Look at selling some more 'pocket money' friendly chocolates. Possibly also offer cakes without cream/ice cream etc for a slightly cheaper price. Tip to customer Allow time to wait if busy (looks like it may be!) There is a takeaway available Overall we enjoyed our visit. Would we visit again? It is rather pricey for a family visit so more of a friends or mother/daughter outing. The takeaway drinks is a definite must next time we are in the area

As usual the quality of the coffee and accompanying cake/biscuit was good . we were seated within sight if where customers are supposed to wait to be shown to a table and staff were not managing that well - they talked to each other and customers could look at an empty table but not go to it because they were not shown there . Attitudes during the ordering process were a little brusque as well . although it was Thame market day there was spare capacity so that wasn't the reason behind this. Cleaning and attention to covid protection were reasonably good .

We thought we would go for a New Year’s Day morning stroll round the lovely Oxfordshire town of Thame Seeing that rumseys was open, we decided to stop and have a hot chocolate , we stood at the “ please wait here to be seated “ sign and waited ! And waited I counted 5 staff and basically everybody just ignored us ! We waited patiently while we saw 2 members of staff cleaning tables , we assumed once cleaned someone would come and show us to a table ! But unfortunately not and after 10 minutes , with tables standing empty , we basically walked out the door ! As no one even so much as looked at us I presume they didn’t even realise we had gone !

Wonderful little coffee shop. Staff friendly and food good quality and tasty Also ice cream pots to take home is a must

Really lovely cafe, been here a few times but the savoury stuff like sandwiches have gone so we ended up leaving to get lunch elsewhere. Please bring back your sandwiches, we really do enjoy your cafe and your chocolate treats!

Please please please bring back the sandwiches 🙂 very disappointed when they were taken off the menu - they are definitely missed by a lot of people

Visited Rumseys in Thame this morning at 09.25 only to discover they no longer do breakfast or any savoury items, used to love their bacon sandwiches. Considering they open at 9am, they had also run out of Danish pastries! A shame used to be a...

A fine coffee and good choice of chocolate treats. Seating limited, but if you can get an outside seat, lucky you.

I re-visited Rumsey’s Chocolaterie in Thame as I had great memories of how good their mince pies were and wanted to see if my memory served me right. Well, I was not disappointed. The Rumsey’s mince pie, served with Chantilly cream, was excellent – although...

We were welcomed straight away and seated within 5 minutes on a busy Friday afternoon. The hazelnut and raspberry pavlova was so light and tasteful, the signature hot chocolate was AMAZING! fab service and can't wait to visit again.

We are not local, but often spend time in this part of Oxfordshire, and Rumseys is one of our go-to places. This time, all Covid protocols were in place when we visited on three occasions - one-way system, spaced tables, wiping down of tables/chairs between...

Always been a bit on the pricey side but now nearly £10 for 2 coffees and 1 macaroon. After Covid reopening they were cleaning tables very well between customers. That seems to have disappeared completely with so many young Saturday staff. Now you can watch...

Fantastic food and coffee this morning. Service was quick and staff, polite and pleasant. Thank you. Relaxed atmosphere, clean and good menu.

This coffee shop in the middle of the delightful town makes a welcome (regular) stop for a coffee and whatever looks good (all of it) I've tired of the big coffee chains serving the same average and over priced drinks while travelling. Always a welcome...

Took a stroll round Thame and inevitably needed somewhere to refresh and eat and decided on here rather than many of the others. Clearly enjoyed by locals, always a good sign, and given the number of reserved tables some where perhaps travelling to taste the...

What a wonderful gem ! The coffee was brilliant and scrambled egg and salmon was perfect. The table service added to the visit. Can’t recommend this venue enough will be back soon.

I had been wanting to visit Rumsey’s for quite a while after reading a newspaper about Thame that mentioned this excellent chocolate shop / café. The shop has an array of chocolates and, at this time of the year, chocolate Santa and other seasonal items...

After visiting the Wendover branch we decided to visit the Thame one.Excellent service and brunch. Latte and hot choc drinks were wonderful.The sandwiches were probably the nicest we ve had in a longtime.Great value as the bread were fresh and high quality,local bread.Fillings fresh and...

So pleased we’ve found this place. The service is great, coffee is delightful and they have a few vegan cakes on offer too! What else would you need? We’ll definitely be back.

Love this find at the top end of the town. All milkshakes made with their homemade ice cream. Went for the special of white chocolate and raspberry. Love the extra touches of a chocolate snuggle, chocolate button and shortbread. All of which are homemade.

We stopped here for coffee. In a great location opposite the market. Chocolates made on the premises and look amazing.

Met up for morning coffee (2 cups) and catch up on what’s been happening in our lives. Ideal meeting place, no problem parking, never meet on a Tuesday. Staff always happy and make you feel welcome, good choice of cakes etc. Never been disappointed.

Having sampled the delights of Rumseys in Wendover we decided to treat my mum to the Thame branch for her 80th birthday. Between the 5 of us we had a variety of lunch dishes including salmon sandwich, scrambled egg on toast and bacon sandwiches. All were very good. For dessert I had a lovely slice of chocolate fudge cake with honeycomb ice cream. My mum had a huge slice of hazelnut and raspberry pavlova which came with birthday candles and happy 80th birthday written in chocolate on the plate. Great service and food as always.

We visited rumseys in Thame after hearing lost of positive reviews mainly on their chocolates and cakes and decided to go there for lunch. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the chicken and bacon sandwich and my partner ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich along with a black Americano and the mocha. The sandwiches were okay however the chicken was a little bit dry and we personally weren’t fans of the coleslaw which accompanied it, although this is more of a personal preference. The coleslaw is similar to a coronation chicken with currents and a slight oriental taste. My partner enjoyed the salmon sandwich. We then ordered a chocolate fudge torte and the pavalova which were both very nice indeed. The pistachio ice cream which I had was also lovely. Overall it was an enjoyable experience but for the price I feel the sandwiches could have been slightly better.

Cappuccino and rhubarb frangipane with pistachio ice cream... and yes it was as good as it sounds... this place never disappoints and usually is superb

I was surprised at the level of service and cost of the drinks on our visit. It was a quiet time of day and so the staff weren’t under pressure to serve people.

Looking for somewhere to have a quick sandwich and a cup of coffee, we popped in to Rumseys and found it delightful. It was a Saturday morning and very busy but we managed to get a table and when the food was served, it was evident why it was so busy - it was excellent and well worth waiting for.

It is always a treat to go to Rumsey’s for a coffee (that’s a decent, well made coffee) and a slice of one of their selection of delicious cakes. Hubby and I particularly like the chocolate torte with coffee - it is lush. Also not to be missed is the warm chocolate brownie which you can have with a few different ‘sides’. IMO the honeycomb ice cream is the best. Although it’s usually busy, with chocolate making going on in a corner of the cafe, we have always found somewhere to sit so don’t be deceived if it looks busy at the front as the cafe goes back a long way. The savoury dishes are also very tasty but mostly we go for coffee and cake. In fact, a trip to Thame on a Sunday always means popping into Rumsey’s:)

This is a very pleasant place for a break. Good ambience, staff and hot drinks with some nice chocolate on the side. The Edwardian chocolate cabinet is a nice touch as is the Bakelite 'phone. Will likely call again.

Amazing milkshakes, choclates are freshly handmade and you can really tell the flavours, and pastries look mouthwatering! You can see the choclataire hard at work behind glass to front of shop front which is lovely touch to rustic atmosphere. I had waffle breakfast option which was brilliant, well portioned, and good value for cost. Lovely staff, service was great and very prompt even thou it was quite busy. This is my new favourite and I will definitely be returning

Visited here on Saturday afternoon for a meeting with work colleagues. The food itself was very good ,slightly expensive . I asked for a diet coke to go with my meal as I am diabetic and was told they didn't do it or any fizzy drinks as this was their policy . I don't drink tea or coffee or hot chocolate so this left me disappointed and shocked . I asked to speak with the manager and was told that they do apple juice ,fresh orange which have natural sugars in ,as anyone knows who is diabetic natural sugars are the worst drinks for raising sugar levels which I informed the manager about . Eventually I had to settle for tap water which a young lad bought to the table in a small glass which when tasted was warm which again had to inform the manager who took it away and came back with a large glass of iced water . My food took thirty minutes to come to the table and it was only a egg mayonnaise sandwich.I understand that they have vegetarian options and gluten free options so what are you doing for the diabetics ....

Good hot latte and a fab selection of chocs chosen by our waitress. Fantastic. Good service too. Well worth a visit.

They make their own chocolates on site, so much of the menu is chocolate themed and all the better for it. As well as big cakes, they also do smaller 'bites' and this time we had the Barnaby bun (somewhere between a tea cake and a fruit cake) and a very rich brownie traybake for only £3 each. Several types of hot chocolate which always go down well.

Regularly use this restaurant for lunch and it is always excellent. Friendly staff serve really tasty sandwiches and cakes. I would highly recommend it.

The summer of 2108 has been a scorcher,to put it mildly,with the mercury pushing 35 c on numerous days.

Ramsey’s is an old favourite. I hadn’t been in Thame for more than a year, and Ramsey’s again proved the perfect spot for a light lunch today. A friendly welcome. Attentive service. A really nice freshly-made granary roast vegetables and cream cheese sandwich with a side serve of Ramsey’s coleslaw, pot of tea and two small complimentary Ramsey chocolates. Nice background music. And on such a warm day, the air conditioning was sheer bliss.

Always a pleasure to go in. Attentive staff. Lovely atmosphere. Food very good. Nice coffee. Added bonus with lovely yummy chocolates. Go often.

Lovely breakfast this morning. Sat outside and watched the world go by! Scrambled egg on toast and a Bacon Sarnie - gorgeous x

Happened to pass and called in. Not quite on the main road but worth looking for. Large selection of food, drinks and of course chocolates on sale. Fast friendly service and amazing shakes. Defiantly on my list when next in Thame.

If you find yourself in Thame this is an absolute must to visit. Everything is beautifully presented and the coffee is first class.

The house chocolate is to die for. It is thick and creamy. The raspberry and hazelnut pavlova melts in the mouth. There were also a couple of complimentary Easter chocolates that were on the tray alongside a glass of water. Very thoughtful details.

We didn't try the chocolates so can't really comment on that but we foubd the food w poor, the coffee watery and with burnt milk (latte art doesn't equal good coffee)and the waiters seemed stressed and not wanting to be there(only a guy smiled at us and tried to do his best but what seemed like the person in charge told him off in front of the customers). We won't be making it our meeting place.

Have been visiting Rumseys for some time now. Always enjoy going, definitely my favorite place for a coffee and cake in Thame and surrounding areas. Staff friendly, and the food is delicious. The chocolates they create are top quality. Keep up the good work!

As a cafe Rumseys is of good standard, not gimmicky just pretty good quality. I’ve watched the coffee being made when buying a take away+ having had barista training myself they do everything right including wiping down heated water tube between customers. You also get extra water with the tea as a norm which I find a nice touch along with the taster button of chocolate with every drink.

Nice coffee and hot choc-big lumps of cake -smashing!Pleasant staff even though busy Sunday morning -Great!

Love this place! Even if its for a quick take away coffee or a sit down breakfast! The staff are really friendly and quick to make you feel comfortable! Also their banana and chocolate chip bread is to die for!

We meet friends at this cafe annually but we will not be going back again!

An impromptu visit, intending for a coffee but we're tempted by the chocolate treats on offer. A quaint old fashioned...

This is a quaint tea room with home made food and a lovely friendly ambiance. It's a little pricey but...

I really enjoy the salmon sandwiches here, lovely granary bread and delicious helping of salmon in each bite. The chocolate...

We stopped off in Thame on our way home from a weekend in Banbury to have some lunch and had...

Lovely cafe, clean and neatly furnished. Wait staff friendly and provided a timely service.

Me tomó un desvío para probar esta tienda de café con un amigo estancia de Nueva Zelanda que él ama a café, pero no puedo conseguir un café decente en el REINO UNIDO. Mi familia son asiduas a esta tienda y su tienda hermana en Wendover y habían dicho lo bueno que era. Mi amigo ha cambiado su opinión. Nos recibió una señorita joven y sonriente servicial que necesitábamos no hay prueba sus deliciosos pasteles junto con mis años con el mejor café. Los alrededores son cómodas, las instalaciones son excelentes y el personal es de primera clase. Por la calidad, los precios son muy razonables.

Paramos aquí antes de volver a casa, muy agradable, limpio, pequeño lugar pintoresco.

My girlfriend wanted to go here after a weekend away. We parked up, went in and were ignored. No welcome on the way in and this pretty much set the standard. I really wish we had turned around and walked back out again as you can tell a lot about a place that does not say hello its customers. We found a place to sit and had to go hunting for a menu. She opted to go for the waffle and I, the chicken sandwich. We sat and waited and nobody came to take our order so my girlfriend went to order at the till. The waffle came after about 20 minutes. I thought any minute now my sandwich will be here. After a further 10 minutes I asked and was told the kitchen is a little backed up and will be with me soon. I saw that the table next to us was also having the same issue with getting their order as well. At the 50 minute mark enough was enough and I went to ask for a refund. The waitress did refund the money and gave a pretty poor attempt at an apology. I get the feeling they have to do these refunds a lot as this is the sloppiest service I have ever experienced. It's not surprising to say that on the way out we were ignored once again. Avoid unless you like being treated with absolute contempt.

Small cup of House Chocolate £3.50 hmmm?Latte £2.40 fair enough.Now, 2 pieces of carrot cake £9.90, how on earth can they justify £4.95 per slice, daylight robbery! Disgraceful! Hope they go into administration because I won't be returning and I am a regular customer, perhaps as there was only 4 people in the eating area they hiked up the prices! Oh they heard my complaint too...

The coffee and hot chocolate are very good. The service and ambience is good. I have tried a waffle, lovely, and the porridge which was served too cold. I should have complained. Anyway, I won't be having that again. The luxury hot chocolate comes with a piece of chocolate and marshmallows, indulgent! They do sandwiches which I haven't tried but looked nice. Worth a return visit some time and I do keep going back.

I've visited Rumseys several times before as I used to live in Thame and it's a nice place to meet for coffee and cake, especially on a Sunday when you want to get out of the cold. My only criticism would be the price of it. A slice of cake will set you back a fiver and personally I don't think it tastes as homemade as it should. I most recently ate 'The' chocolate fudge cake which although very nice served with ice cream, was rather heavy and dry. My friend had the coffee and walnut cake and left half of it because it was dense and dry - not like sponge should be.I also ate a bacon sandwich for lunch which again cost five pounds and wasn't anything to write home about. It didn't even get served with a small side salad or some posh kettle chips as I'd expect from similar cafes and the bread wasn't even thick cut. Nice atmosphere and I'd definitely go again but there are other independents in Thame that also offer something similar.

A couple of visits in the last week. Service is very good and friendly. Delicious sandwiches and cakes with a good selection of hot and cold drinks available. The food arrived very promptly too.

I regularly visit here. I like the music they play. They make a good bacon sandwich and I'm addicted to their Mocha! It would be even better if they had more sofa's.

I was quite disappointed with the cakes here. For a chocolate shop I was expecting a brilliant chocolate cake but it was very average. I got some shortbread to take away and again found it to be average.

I have visited here a few times and always find staff very welcoming and the cakes on offer are amazing. As all the chocolate is made in-house, it is nice that they give you some with coffee and other hot drinks.Will definitely keep returning here.

On the spur of the moment visit to Thame and just because it was a bit chilly a hot chocolate was called for. Fabulous little bolt hole serving coffees teas cakes and light lunches all looking delicious but the hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows is truly srumptious. A mug of freshly made real hot chocolate with a generous dollop of thick cream accompained by full size marshmallows and a fan shaped slice of their handmade chocolate. Ooh my whats not to love.

The chocolate is made on site, so they give you a little piece of chocolate with everything - nice touch.It's a classic old tea shop, with old fashioned decor, old music playing etc. I enjoyed the Cottage Pie - however be warned, it is so hot, they've sent rockets to the moon with cooler engines than that pie!!

Good quality coffees, fantastic cakes and of course chocolate in all shapes and forms. Ice cream is also recommended

13 friends and I travelled from Kent to the Oxfordshire Hotel for a short weekend break and needed a little stop off point on the way. I had Googled a few tea rooms to visit and so very pleased we found Rumsey's. I had called a few days before to book a table but we're told they didn't take reservations on a Saturday but if we called approx 1/2hr before arrival they would try their best. So I did and they were very accommodating and when we arrived they had reserved three tables for us. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food (sandwiches) were fresh and very nice and the orders came out promptly without any mistakes (something we've often experienced as a group). We would thoroughly recommend Rumsey's to anyone on their travels in Thame or nearby and if ever back in the area then Rumsey's will be seeing us again.

Very good for lunch. We had homemade soup with super bread, reasonable cost. The staff were great. Give it a try.

What a wonderful surprise to find such a delightful café behind a bland window. We four ladies havn't met for a long long time. We chose Thame as it was easy for us all to get there from our homes. We took a chance never having heard of this café. We were all delighted as the food was very good cottage pie, one lady had an egg sandwich,she said it was perfect. We had pavlova for pudding again one lady had a chocolate ice cream concoction she was in heaven.perfect place in every way. We are going back no doubt. Must say the service was excellent

Great food, lovely drinks and amazing cakes and chocolates! Went based on reviews and wasn't disappointed!

Not had meal here but many coffees and most excellent hot chocolate.Nice ambience. Perhaps on higher price side but well worth. Prompt courteous service.

Stopped by after lunch on a hot summer afternoon. Comfy sofas, good service. Milkshake and ice cream were excellent!

Delightful milkshakes served with a chocolate circle topped with a dipped strawberry. Accompanied with a crisp biscuit and an additional chocolate button. Not cheap at nearly £5 but worth every penny. Personally found the chocolate button , which appeared to be mint flavoured, a chocolate too far and it really didn't go with my strawberry drink. The chocolate mat on top of the drink was a little difficult to eat as there was nowhere to place it down except on the table and I didn't think that was acceptable. Would I visit again if I was in the area - yes.

We stumbled across Rumsey's in Thame when we moved to the area in December and, with no phone signal or wifi at home, were drawn in by the free wifi on offer! I am so glad we were, because on that day we had the best bacon sandwiches I've had outside my own home. Since that day we visit at any and every opportunity (we also visit the Wendover shop) and have never had a bad experience. The staff are polite and friendly. The ice creams are delicious (I can definitely recommend the hazelnut and praline flavour) and the cakes are amazing (we often have to share a carrot cake and a coffee and walnut as we can't choose between them!). The chocolates are pricey but all handmade and a lovely treat. The chocolate honeycomb is completely addictive. Thank you Rumsey's!

Busy and great little cafe for good quality coffee, chocolates and food. Fairly noisy inside on a busy day but great to have a few outside seats if you want to have a peaceful coffee!

We went here one Saturday afternoon for tea and cake. The service was efficient and friendly and the range of cakes & chocolates fantastic. Our cakes were delicious and even came with ice cream! They also did a selection of other food. The place itself had a great atmosphere. It was clean and nicely kept. We can't wait to go back.

I love this place! I've moved away from the Thame area but when I come back to visit I make a bee-line straight for Rumsey's. Their milkshakes are absolutely fantastic - probably the best milkshakes i've ever had, and they come with amazing chocolate garnishes (I had a strawberry milkshake that had a white and dark chocolate lattice topped with a white chocolate covered strawberry) and then came with two little chocolates on the side. The surroundings are beautiful and you can see people making the chocolate through a big glass window which is fascinating. Go! and order the milkshakes!

Having visited this place a few times now, I can honestly say that the few snacks they offer have always been excellent.Their soup of the day is a must and as they produce their own chocolate on site, you really must sample some if you are a chocoholic like myself.You can actually watch the staff making the chocolates through a window.Their snacks are fairly limited due to, I suspect a lack of large enough facilities, but nevertheless is all delicious and the staff are very welcoming as well.

After being totally ignored at another eaterie in Thame, I left and did a short walk to Rumseys, been lots of times before, so knew it was great food and service, very busy as it was late Saturday morning, order taken and bacon sandwich and coffee few mins later.Lovely granary bread, great bacon sandwich and latte, good value and a couple of little chocolates too.Highly recommend

My goodness the coffee we were served was incredibly weak. When questioned the waiter admitted the machine was temperamental but no offer was made to replace it or add an extra shot??

Great service and amazing chocolate and ice cream desserts. Your taste buds are in for a treat when you visit Rumsey's.

I had a great lunch with my friends in Rumseys in Thame. Nice atmosphere, delicious vegetable sandwiches and home made coleslaw. I had also tasty leek and potato soup and was absolutely stuffed! But hey, who could resist their delicious chocolate deserts ;)

It always has a nice feel in Rumseys. Staff are friendly and helpful. It's easy to sit and chat as not too noisy. Some things on the menu are a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the atmosphere.

Rumsey's is a traditional tea room, it is a bit squashed, does a lovely cake and offers some nice lunch. What I found so impressive was their range of gluten-free options, at least 3 kinds of cake, bread so you could have a lovely sandwich and soup options. Highly recommend!

I love this quaint old cafe. The hot chocolate is lovely (and so it should be given they're chocolate specialists!) Served with a chocolate curl and a small piece of their chocolate so you get a east of what 'real' chocolate isI had a small black cherry slice which was moist and full of flavourService isn't particularly quick but it's a very relaxing spot Also someone treated me to a box of their chocolates and they were amazing!

Situated right in the centre of the town . Free parking. Friendly but professional service. Good coffee which includes a piece of chocolate . Also offers pastries and light lunches . Open Sunday's

Rumsey's does have a great reputation locally but only tried it for the first time recently. The drinks we had were beautifully presented but expensive. We did not try the food, maybe next time.

Lovely place and friendly staff but it's not baby friendly which really lets it down. There are no changing facilities and the tables are so tightly packed together it's difficult to sit at a table with a buggy.

Excellent service , top quality food used my sandwich was superb and coffee , excellent selection of home made cakes and chocolates some organic too .