Rye Bakery in Mendip

Lovely food with great service and atmosphere. Coffee looks and tastes amazing but is super hot to hold with no handle.

I sat inside the giant nest this time, which made the experience and atmosphere great! Last time I was at an exposed table near the kids cresh, which wasn't amazing (and pretty echoey) if you don't have kids. The hot food was very tasty; the rye bread was incredible. Not loads of vegan options, but what they had tasted nice. It would be good if they had a vegan pastry option (they may have, but it wasn't easy to find if they did). The staff were really friendly and kind.

The most unique coffee shop and bakery I’ve been to. Everything was delicious—we had a croissants and carrot cake and Americanos. We went two times in one day if that tells you anything 😉

A real find. Superb food and coffee in a wonderful setting. Also cycle friendly, which was nice.

Food is absolutely lovely at Rye. The bread is amazing, I love that they focus on their ingredient provenance and quality, and it tastes great. It was Frome independent today so it was very busy, but that’s to be expected. The queue to order was quite long but it was worth the wait!

lovely location with great selection of pastries and breads!! staff are lovely and lots of seating!

It's easy to see why the Rye Bakery Café is so popular. The old chapel is a striking venue. The food (we had cakes, buns and coffees) was delicious. The staff were friendly and served us quickly, despite some tech issues. It's only drawback is that it's a bit of a trek from. The town centre. But that shouldn't put you off, because it's well worth the extra few minute's walking.

A “must go & see” place if you are in Frome, bread is fab and the place is great.

Great bakery/cafe. Everything looked very nice. Had lovely coffee and croissants. Took away an organic sourdough loaf. Interesting, roomy old church location.

Stumbled upon Rye on a very rainy and dreary Sunday and we’re so glad we did! Beautiful space. Bright and spacious, welcoming for families (small play area, kids menu), dog friendly with great coffee and really good bakes and cookies. We didn’t try the cooked food but wouldn’t hesitate to come back

I was in a bit of a rush for a train, so unable to enjoy my latté and cinnamon bun on the premises. However . . . I can confirm what others have said. The staff were efficient and smiley. The coffee and bun were top quality, if a tad expensive. Should I ever visit Frome again, I would most definitely return.

Amazing food.and the flat white coffee was perfect as i like

Beautiful converted church. Ultra kid and dog friendly. Extensive brunch menu. Excellent cakes, beverages and hot drinks. Plenty of lovely clean toilets. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. Such a rare find x

What a superb location for a bakery... a bakery and so much more. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Who are keen to discuss their wares. Highly recommended. Bike friendly

This was a lovely lunch in a lovely setting. The food here is outstanding and worth every penny! The pig check and hammock stew had a beautiful depth of flavour, as if it had been stewing for days. The cheese toastie had crusty bread with the perfect cheese pull. The pickles on the side were excellent and tangy! It’s tucked away in Frome but don’t miss out. Dogs are also welcome there as well.

I got a Too Good to Go meal. Charming staff and a little gem of an up market bakery and cafe. Not outrageous costs for the quality of produce

Great service. The man behind the till was extremely helpful. The food was very tasty. It's a tad expensive, but you can respect the work that has gone into it and some creative flare in some of their pastry choices. The location is fantastic. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in town.

It's a lovely place for a bite and a coffee. Pleasant service and I highly recommend the brownie; it was delicious!!!

Absolute gem of a bakery in a converted church. Beautiful and tasty pastries and great coffee. Didn’t have a chance to try the bacon sandwiches, but they looked tremendous!

My son had his first bacon sandwich here, eyes popping out of his head he said "oh my gosh daddy this is amazing.i love bacon! " 10/10 would come again

I ordered Bacon and Eggs. The bacon may well have been cooked the day before and then reheated. It was so hard and dry I could not eat it. I complained, they did offer to give me more but I didn’t want to risk it so I said no thanks. No one made any attempt at an apology. If I were the owner I would have been mortified to send food to a customer that was inedible.

Delicious pastries and food. Great for breakfast or brunch

Tried the courgette & chickpea pancake as well as the mezze plate. A lovely location with fresh and delicious food.

Walking into the main area I was taken back by the transformation of the space. We had already booked lunch at little walcot, so only had a fresh ginger tea and coffee. We returned post roast for a sweet treat. The almond croissant and sponge cake were a delight. Looking forward to trying the brunch menu

Lovely little gem of a bakery. Fought through Frome’s half marathon to visit this and wasn’t disappointed!

What a gem! Amazing bakery goods, epic location and a wonderful garden for the little ones to play in while you enjoy some tasty bites.

Fantastic setting. Fun, friendly staff

Beautiful dog friendly converted church offering a lovely selection of food and bakery products and coffee. Highly recommended

So we went to the Pizzaria by Frome station as opposed to the cafe, same people I gather but not separate businesses on Trip Advisor? Pizza (and pickles tray) were amazing, staff were great, and the environment was very stylish. Would highly recommend for an evening. Great beer as well.

A Delicious Experience in a Unique Setting ☕ The food at Rye Bakery Cafe was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was fantastic. I was so impressed that the owners preserved the church's character by keeping the pews and the organ. It created a unique and charming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back! The pastries were amazing, especially the super gooey brownie I had for dessert. Highly recommended!

Cute cups for coffee and lovely dogs inside. The community are straight out of the movie Deliverance. If you’re black or gay, expect eyes following you like an exhibition piece.

Unusual but lovely food and not the usual fayre

We stopped here for lunch after hours trudging around looking for somewhere that wasn't packed, and for some reason made the poor decision to settle here despite the ridiculous pricing. Paying a staggering £9 for a bacon sandwich you would at least expect to receive a side salad but there was nothing of the sort provided - not a pleasing sight after waiting for almost an hour out in the rain and wind in a poorly maintained churchyard. At least it was reasonably nice, if not very greasy. As someone of esteemed taste I was expecting a more high-brow experience after walking in the door but walked out severely disappointed. Would not recommend unless you want to leave your wallet ransacked and your palate dissatisfied.

Really disappointed. The food was incredibly overpriced and overrated. The sausage rolls were so greasy and I have returned home feeling ill due to this. No almond in the advertised “almost croissant” and instead a bitter chocolate inside. Food incredibly heavy and stodgy. Coffee tasted weak and you get very minimal of it for your money. Overall, a disappointing experience.

Rye Bakery has something for everyone. Their cinnamon buns can't be missed! I often meet here with my remote-working friends for in-person co-working and it's a great spot for a natter, some work and some great coffee. I think the hot food is a touch overpriced, but it is usually very good quality.

Unusual cafe, friendly staff, delicious food & artisan bread, coffee was very strong though & served in glasses which I didn't like, the toilets really need updating.

Really cool place and brunch was amazing

Best coffee i have ever had. Usual weekend spot and good service. Atmosphere is really quiet and calm. Love their food. Carrot cake is a must try iteam.

Fantastic bakery. Croissants, cinnamon buns, pain au raisin and bread are of the highest standard.

Great food in a lovely old church building

Day light robbery £3.50 for small loaf 3 and half more than my local Baker.ridiculous outrageous preposteous

Wonderful spicy breakfast in a lovely location.

We have been going here for years but sadly it’s gone downhill. Very average food that is overpriced and served by unfriendly staff. We won’t be going again.

Great food. We had delicious Shakshouka followed by coffee and cake. Loads of places to sit inside. Lovely garden too.

This is a very cool place - very unassuming from the front but opens into a really cool space. Staff friendly. Food nice but a tad overpriced for what you get - a pound or two lower and they’d hit the sweet spot (I wouldn’t return to pay the food prices but maybe for a cup of coffee with friends).

Delicious light lunch. Friendly staff. Pastries and bread to die for. Good veggie options. Charming interior

What a super cafe . Very busy at lunchtime we visited. Had to wait a little while for a table. the food was really good. Limited menu, but all our meals were of a good standard. The atmosphere was very busy and alive with laughter and chatting .

Excellent. Friendly staff, wonderful bread, decent prices. Truly interesting venue slightly away from the town centre

A great way to repurpose an old church. With both inside and outside space (the garden is a bit of an oasis), this is a lovely setting for a cafe. It also helps that the pastries are outstanding and the coffee is decent. Family friendly, it's a good place to bring little ones.

A lovely cafe, I chose the special avocado and poached eggs.

Usually love the Rye bakery but don't try and go for a morning coffee when they open. Opening hours say 8.45. It didn't open until 8.55 and then when we finally got in they said coffee would be 10 more mins as it wasn't set up. Had to walk away empty handed. Other customers also waiting said it happens all the time.

Heart of the community. Frome is very lucky to have this beautiful bakery. It feels like a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all ages.

The food and drink were delicious and with fair prices. We loved that they were so dog friendly. Such a gem to have found when on holiday - our only complaint is that you aren't closer to where we live! Will definitely be back if visiting the area again!

Edit: Been a few times since my previous review and it's been very pleasant. Lovely coffee and pastries, along with a warm atmosphere even when it's busy - the gallery upstairs is also worth a visit. I came here to pick up some surplus baked goods through Too Good To Go. I'm quite new to the app and found myself to be unpunctual for my collection. The chap at the till was very accomodating in my naivety so kudos to him for his patience. Amazing food - I'll have to come next time for a drink too

Lovely venue. Food just isn't great. Came here before and wasn't impressed but thought we'd give it another chance. Chocolate almond croissant.... Sounds lovely but incredibly bitter and unpleasant. Even the kids didn't like it and they love anything with sugar. No chai latte on the menu seems a bit puzzling.

When in Frome, you have to pop in. The bread, the pastries, the brunch options are all delightful. The queue is a little on the long side (at least at the weekend), but it is worth it!

Lovely place serves a variety of choices of bakery, simple meals, coffee, and tea. I have been here twice for bakery and coffee. My friends and I tried several bakery items which are ok. We think the cookies and cinnamon bun are good. The good rating is for their coffee. It would be a good place for a chill when you are in Frome.

Never been a disappointment. Always delivers on quality and taste

Really good cakes and sourdough bread

Great bakery and cafe with interesting pastries and lovely sourdough.

We came with our 2 year old for a spur of the moment lunch. I'd been to the church cafe before and told my husband we could eat inside a nest which would be fun for our little one. There's also lots of toys as well so plenty to keep little hands busy. Not only is the cafe beautiful, the food was fantastic. At first I ordered soup as I thought it was the best gluten free option for me but my husband felt I needed something more and ordered me the beef stew which I didn't see on the menu before. I had to ask the staff to pass on my compliments to the kitchen because it was honestly the best beef stew I had had in a long time. Amazing flavour and the beef was so tender and delicious. If it's on the menu when you go, I can't recommend it enough. We had such a lovely time, that I decided to buy a card with a picture of the church from the art shop so that I could write to my mum and describe our day out - but I didn't mention that the stew surpassed hers!

Happened on this cafe by chance. Had one of the best bowls of soup ever, with outstanding home-baked foccaccia.

This is a very quirky cafe, lovely building with great coffee and food. hHowever for what you get, it’s very expensive. The place is dog friendly in areas, however they don’t have signs to tell you where you can sit with your dog…which is slightly annoying once you’ve settled down to be told there are specific dog friendly areas.

Consistently good, fresh and healthy food options and great pastries. Staff are good if sometimes a bit grumpy but no more than is normal for the UK. Lovely venue, with a lively, family atmosphere. We eat here at least once or twice a week. Also have a great self service counter selling their incomparable bread.

Wow what a find. Lovely cafe in a church. Amazing organic food. Great place. Will be returning soon.

Delicious cakes! Will definitely be going back.

Little gem with super friendly staff

Lovely bakery in a beautiful setting.

We visited for the first time today - this during our first visit to Frome. We were made to feel welcome with our dog who is partially sighted; deaf, aged 14 and was transported in a dog buggy. A very friendly but professional female staff member served me. Nothing too much trouble and engaged in conversation with me about the running of the cafe/bakery. The Shakshouka was excellent! I purchased additional bakery items to take away including Al almond based pastry called a Blockley (I think). I thought I would share with my partner this evening but have already eaten most of it. Superb! Thanks for a great experience in a lovely Somerset town. We will return.

Stunning building - great food and drink - dog friendly - recommended!

Very family friendly place. Beautiful converted church with lots of seating.

What a delight to discover this wonderful place. Great coffee, amazing foid, lovely friendly atmosphere. We loved it so much we had our coffee here, then explored the town and had to come back for lunch. My husband enjoyed his lunch so much he had it twice! Seriously!!

i absolutely love this cafe! The food, atmosphere and surroundings are wonderful, my only complaint it that ohers love it too and it gets extremely busy!

Incredible food - best shakshuka I’ve ever had! With fresh tasty bread to match. Cool setting too!

A gem. Lovely and spacious. Great food and drink. Friendly service.

Very busy on monthly Sunday Market. Sold out of my favourite almond croissant, unfortunately, but an alternative was delicious.

Beautiful converted church, now a stylish and spacious Café. We had apple juice and decaf latté - both very good. Art gallery upstairs.

It'd have been an amazing experience if my order wouldn't had been changed. I told one member of the staff about it and she wasn't aware ofvthe situation, nevertheless she took it nicely.

Lovely old church. Great coffee and breakfast. Arrive early on market day or expect to wait.

Lovely relaxed bakery cafe. Amazing bread and lovely coffee.

Great space had a real wow moment when we walked in. Food was fantastic great flavours.

A cool friendly atmosphere but so overpriced! We wanted cheese toasties (which looked amazing) but they had 'run out'. So we went for a bacon sandwich then found out it was £8?! Roughly same for a friend egg sandwich. Nice but nothing special to warrant that price and didn't come with anything. It's a shame as it's such a unique venue.

Beautiful converted church, great vibe. Nice options on the menu, good for vegetarias . Will definitely be going back.

Cafe/bakery in stunning old church. Great vibe.

Lovely wholesome food in a beautiful chapel. Such a lovely place and the staff care so much too. We happened upon The Rye Bakery just off the shopping street, we loved it, and the food is lovely. One slight criticism is portions are a bit small but that didn’t spoil our lunch and coffee as it was so fresh and delicious. It was lovely and we will be back very soon. Thank you.

I visited this businesses bakery yesterday, next door to the train station. I’m a self employed, VAT registered landscaper; it was nearing the end of a wet and stressful day; I’d just visited the nearby reclamation and so upon seeing this premises, I stopped to get a mocha and a pastry before the five mile drive back to Radstock where I’m based. I couldn’t fault the gentleman who served me; he was about my age (41) and very helpful, when I began chatting to him about the wine’s they sell there. However, as I finished my conversation about the wine and sat down inside to eat/drink, a young baker appeared at a counter to my right (I was looking outside). Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed him looking at me and his demeanour immediately left me feeling judged and unwelcome. I tried to ignore this behaviour and in an attempt to break the ice, once I finished my drink, I politely got his attention and handed him my empty disposable cup, thereby saving him or his colleagues a job tidying up after me but this character barely made eye contact, nor did he smile or take the hint and say thank you. For reasons best known to himself, it appeared to me that, for reasons best known to himself, he had earlier taken an instant dislike to me and he wasn’t prepared to budge. I’ll be honest, I’ve got much more important concerns than whether someone twenty years my junior, who reluctantly baked me a pastry, takes irrational issue with me because I’m evidently a tradesman and wearing dusty clothing or whatever else got this character’s back up but the experience left a really sour taste in my mouth, despite the quince pastry and the mocha and this was especially disappointing, given that I was a PAYING customer who hadn’t done anything to cause any reasonable concern. I thank the other, older gent for his hard work and service but I politely encourage management to discuss good manners and respect with the younger staff on site.

Stopped by for some lunch, soup ok, cheese toasty stodgy (the board said cheese and pickle but couldn't taste any pickle in the toasty , lots of rosemary) . Chocolate brownie so salty. All came in just under £20. As you walk in we couldn't see any menus so kind of just joined the queue and picked something off the board. Struggled with lots of unsupervised children running around which set dogs barking . Our dog then started barking. Told by a waiter to keep ours quiet... speak to every table then please....wasn't an easy place to relax. Toilet facilities need an update / fix up, hand dryer not working. Just didn't enjoy the vibe of the place

Found the perfect bacon sandwich. And coffee. And take outs. And...

the best croissant you've ever had. Beats any Ive ever had in France. The atmosphere at the station is amazing, and being in the place your food is actually made makes such a difference. Worth travelling for,

The Rye Bakery has been such a great success in frome, starting here as cafe and bakery, but soon outgrowing the place as far as the bakery is concerned (which has now moved to the Station approach). But the great little cafe continues to flourish here, with super coffee, delicious baked goods of all kinds, and a wonderful environment in this converted old chapel. Highly recommended.

A lovely experience every time we go. The last time we went, there was quite a delay with two items of a large overall order. When we chased, the head chef was super apologetic and got the food sorted really quickly. Then, he offered everyone on the table a free hot or cold drink - what a great example of perfect service recovery. This signalled how much the Rye Bakery care about customers and we'll continue to go back regularly. Bravo!

You get what you pay for - outstanding food, friendly staff, unique location. There are too many delicious baked goods to choose from - I chose a plain croissant, which was delivered to me warm, with butter and home made apricot jam. The best croissant and the best jam I have ever had. Coffee is top notch too. A must visit when in Frome.

Love the atmosphere and the fact they have a children’s area, although it’s not got a massive amount in it. The coffee and food are good quality but the size of the drinks are very small considering the price.

Pretentious, very rude service, over-rated food and very over priced. It was a shame, as it has such great potential and is in a great venue. A sign of the times in Frome.

The beef stew was absolutely delicious and my sister's and brother had a very nice combination of the semi vegetarian meals too thanks ever so much

Excellent food in a great building. 😁

Great food and really good coffee! Love the vibe of this place!

What a cosy little place, inside an old church

What a great vibe, the place looks amazing and staff is super friendly. Croissants and cakes looked very inviting. I didn’t try any though sadly, I went twice on my holiday first time I opted for shakshuka and I was slightly disappointed, don’t get me wrong, ingredients were superb, its definitely my fussiness around sweet taste as it was a bit too sweet. If you are into eggs in a lot of sweet tomato sauce go for it other wise order what I ordered on my second visit chickpea and courgette pancake with egg on top, which was phenomenal. My friend ordered humus and he said it tasted great and was very well made. Definitely highly recommended.

Fantastic place with a stunning atmosphere we so enjoyed our evening The very best Birthday meal with the best company. Thank you ❤️