Saddlers bakery and bistro in Eden

Popped into Saddlers to see what they had for a takeaway picnic lunch to accompany a long Pennine walk. Absolutely amazing choice of savoury mini-quiches, other savouries and cakes. Ended up with the Mediterranean vegetable quiche, the savoury Chelsea bun and a slice of Bakewell Tart. The quiche was delicious - lovely light pastry and packed full of vegetables. The savoury Chelsea bun was uniquely delicious - garlicky, buttery, cheesy and covered with a sprinkling of seeds. You must try this! I saved the Bakewell for later - and it was the best Bakewell I've ever had. Pastry just right - light, crumbly and gorgeous, with just the right proportions of jam and almond. The owners were lovely, there's a great atmosphere in the quirky and stylish interior, and when I'm next in Alston I'll be trying one of the breakfasts, which all looked delicious. You won't be disappointed.

The best Bakewell Tart I have ever tasted. Moist frangipani subtle jam crispy pastry. I bought another to take away. I only wish I had a bigger appetite as the rest of the food looked great too.

We don't often leave reviews on places as we always think everyone is looking for something different. However this place was amazing . No matter what you are in Alston for this is the place to eat , or even a coffee and a pie. We went with our 2 children . The Chef , waitress and their son were fantastic ! nothing was too much trouble . The service was 5 stars, the choice on the menu 5 stars , and the food well above 5 stars. Thank you for having us 🥰 and catering for the kids .

The best bistro bakery we’ve been to , pie wonderful with gravy made with the juices from the meat , chips so tasty home cut. The cakes are so so good which we lived in the village we’d go everyday

Amazing breakfast served all day lovely staff, love the decorations and dog friendly Very nice scone and jam Definitely recommend

Originally I had reviewed this 5/5 stars as the best americano in Europe. I had to cancel that rating as I also needed to add best pie in Europe Absolutely smashing Cheers

Been here a couple of times in recent weeks when passing through Alston. Food and coffee has been great both times- generous portions, excellent quiches, epic Bakewell tart. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

I have to be honest we stumbled across this as the other cafe in the village was so busy we couldn’t get in. We arrived at 1200 to absolutley nothing at all, no scones, cakes, pies, quiches etc, only a sausage roll left and it was bought by someone who walked in and asked for it after we had sat down. Even though she said can’t order at the till. Slow service because it’s small, they did food, and it looked nice, but didn’t want a sandwich as it was only 1200. Wanted a cuppa and a nice scone or piece of cake. Advertised as a BAKERY! And they have 4 loaves of bread in the window, just on show. We actually thought they were fake because they didn’t seem to be the best, but no they were real. Owners friends were in at the table next to us, and they sat just saying how great they were and how patience is important. Little bit of customer service “welcome in guys, I am just doing an order but I shall be with you in a few minutes” would go along way, or a menu, just say at the table waiting for her to finish making drinks is not really good service, or the man who cooks could of popped over, it’s literally 2 seconds away from the grill, I’m sure the bacon he had on wouldn’t of burnt.

The most wonderful bakery products - quiches, breads, bakewell tart - kept me sustained while in the area for a couple of days. Nice design and atmos. As others have commented, customer service did let it down a bit. On first visit I planned to eat in and took a seat on one of several vacant tables, but had long wait to be served. Server was around some of the time, and could have just advised me she'd be a while getting to me. Cook / chef / baker didn't acknowledge me - again, he could've just had a quick friendly word. Felt ignored and increasingly uncomfortable and considered walking out. When server did return she was friendly, I got quiche to go and it was delicious. I do understand how serving shop and table waiting can be tiring etc - just a few tweaks like policy of someone telling you they'll be with you as soon as they can (and the food'll be worth waiting for!) would make a huge difference.

We called in on a wet Saturday just before Christmas. Cafe was cosy and friendly. Quiche & home made chips & coffee & scones were top quality.

Top quality food and chilled vibe. We made a detour of about 40 miles today for lunch to this cafe when travelling from Newcastle to Carlisle. We’d been here for the 1st time about 3 weeks ago and loved it. Well worth it.

Sadly the place is very shabby and could do with a good clean. Shelves near us were covered in dust and cobwebs. Visited for coffee and a snack. Sadly, at 12 midday, no tea cakes, no scones, no cakes, no biscuits. So just had the coffee. Lady who was taking orders clothes were covered in food/flour, wearing an apron would look far more hygienic and professional, and a young lady who brought us our coffees, one at a time, looked as if she’d just rolled out of bed. Our visit was very disappointing and we won’t be back.

Called on our way home from Newcastle and what a little gem this place is. Very pleasant staff and a lovely warm fire to sit beside. We also took home some home made goodies as well. Well worth a visit.

Wow what a find!! Proper chips, none of that frozen nonsense. Pies to make your mouth water with thick gravey. Just yummy. Home baked bread I mean what more do you want.

Popped in on the off chance - much of the menu had sold out - but what we had was spot on. Home made chips are superb and the salad is fantastic. Really friendly place - the sort of establishment deserving of support in these difficult times. We’ll definitely pop back.

Really lovely place. Called in for a late lunch, both of us had quiche, hand cut chips and salad and it was gorgeous. The pastry on the quiche was perfect. Great coffee and cake too.

Lovely fresh stotties, not long before closing time but staff very welcoming and accommodating and food was delicious! 😊

Only became aware of this place a few weeks ago. Called today and had a superb bacon and egg roll and some excellent tea, my companion had similar. Prompt service and a nice menu always a plus.

Obviously popular sharing tables is routine here. Friendly cosy cafe/bakery. We both had egg mayonnaise rolls followed by Bakewell tart. Quality and freshness superb, never had better! The simplest things can be the nicest! Definitely recommend for a cafe lunch or take away.

We stopped in today with our 2 dogs to enjoy some absolutely delicious homemade cakes and coffee. We were made to feel very welcome and the prices were really reasonable. As a home baker I would highly recommend!

We stopped here after feeling harried by the cafe at the station (which also seemed to have sold out of everything). This place was a breath of fresh air. It’s understated and low-key with friendly but unobtrusive staff. It was refreshing to see the rare stotty option on the menu. The bread for our sandwiches (£2 cheaper than the other cafe) was the best I’ve had in months. Minor point: yummy-looking cakes could have been covered up on counter. We left very satisfied.

Best breakfast stottie I have had for a very long time. The quiche was fantastic too - with real chips! Highly recommended

Perfect little stop off for drinks and cakes. We called on our way to the lakes. Freshly baked bread (the curry bread smelled lovely), raspberry Bakewell (loads of lovely flaked almonds and crispy pastry) and lemon drizzle (moist and tasty), and the staff were friendly, especially with the autistic in our group. Thank you!

Really nice bakery. Had a lovely pie with buttery crispy pastry, packed with tender beef delicately flavoured with ale. Slabs of delicious moist cakes that tasted home made. Lovely bun that my son won't let me go near and a fab coffee too the chips looked amazing, next time.

Brilliant! Stopped for some lunch with friends and had a really great quiche! The pies and cakes looked really great. Lovely service and would definitely call again

A bit of a find. Me and my son out on motorbikes towards the lakes. Lovely little place and looks to be a lovely family ran place. Large tea for 2, very nice Wild Garlic and 3 cheese scone, and a lovely fresh out of...

Goats cheese and tomato quiche with salad - perfect. Also forget the egg mayo sandwiches you get from Tesco. These are in a different league. A great place to have a break and some food. You will be pleased to go there

Met friend for lunch at Sadlers Alston today. We were very impressed. Beautiful quiche with salad, home cut chips which were delicious. We returned later on for coffees and I had Bakewell Slice - best I have ever tasted. Will definitely be back. Bought some...

We stopped on the way through Alston for some breakfast and so glad we did. Fry up had everything you'd want, cooked to perfection and great portion size, best we've had in a very long time. Couldn't not be tempted by the cakes and bread...

We stopped at Saddlers on our cycle ride from Hexham. What a little haven! A friendly, warm welcome, with two veggie breakfasts and big pot of tea was just what we needed. On our return route the next day we stopped again for lunch! The...

Aware of recency bias, but this genuinely may have been the best fryup I've ever had. Absolutely flawless. Only popped in by chance when passing through Alston, and what a result. Not local to the area at all, but would 100% visit again if up...

We’ve been here a few times now. We found a nice table by the log burner, made ourselves comfortable and waited, and waited, and waited. Lots of people were being served takeaway food at the counter but no one even acknowledged our presence, not even...

We were a party of 5 with 2 greyhounds and were made very welcome. Everything (I mean everything!) was delicious but especially the quiche which had pastry to die for. Top quality food and service at a decent price. Thank you!

We have had 3 holiday's in Alston this year and going to Saddlers is our favourite thing 🙂 the welcome from Hayley, Rick and their family is second to none. The food is fantastic, the quiches all freshly made everyday as is the bread and...

Travelling home from North East on A686 and decided to stop off at the Bakery for lunch. Absolutely outstanding place! Weather horrendous outside and on entry met by friendly owner and a roaring fire and a bowl of water for the dog. My husband had...

Passed by chance and dropped in. Lovely coffee and tarts and bakes to die for. Will always drop in if this way again. Don’t miss the superb home baking here!

Stopped off here for food. Only small, but 5 of us with a dog managed to squeeze in. I had a beautifully fresh garlic and cheese scone and i would have eaten as many as I could! My family also enjoyed the Chelsea buns -...

Stopped off in Alston on our way home from Scotland and found this lovely little bakery/cafe. Had to wait a few minutes for a table but so glad we did. The very friendly owners created a delightful atmosphere. Both apple and almond cake and victoria...

We stopped by for a quick lunch while passing Alston. We eat out all the time and work in hospitality so can be critical however the food and service was outstanding. I can be quite a picky eater and I would say it was probably...

We chose Saddlers at random on a recent visit to Alston, as the food looked good through the window and the interesting decor appealed. It didn't disappoint. One of my friends and I had the Tom Yum soup with a very interesting bread which was...

stopped off yesterday on way back from Scotland with our 2 children - great coffee and lovely quiche and ham stottie - also very friendly service advertisement reasonable prices - will be back

Saddlers is little gem in Alston town centre and excellent value. I doubt there are many places where you can get a meal for £ 7, but Saddlers did me a really nice cheese stottie, Mediterranean solad and chips for £ 7. Top marks to...

Wanted a substantial lunch after a morning exploring the South Tyne Valley. We both had the Cumberland breakfast - with black pudding rather than haggis - and it was excellent in quality and the right quantity too! And real HP sauce. Terrific service and great...

My husband and I were walking ‘Issac’s Tea Trail’ and Alston was a very welcome stop off for lunch. We ordered a tuna sandwich expecting just that and were delighted to find it accompanied by top quality coleslaw and a delicious salad of olives, sun-dried...

Home-made mince pie (son said it was heavenly), homemade chips, homemade bread for the toast with our full English breakfast and vegetarian breakfast. All spot on and delicious. Hayley and Rick are so hospitable & friendly. You must stop here, there is food to take...

Homemade beautifully presented food. Dog friendly 🐶😊 Lovely couple who run the place and live upstairs. Thank you 😊😃😃😃

Excellent food and service, what a find. All good coming out looks lovely, I had the quiche, which was the best I’ve had. Brilliant

Stopped in Saddlers for coffees and scones on long trip home from Alnwick to the Wirral. Weather blowy and rainy. Took home some frangipane slices...OMG!!! Agree with a previous comment. Best ever..no competition! Pastry crisp and thin, filling 100 octane ground almonds on jam and...

Stopped off when visiting for the Tour of Britain cycling. Lucky to get a seat, sausage sandwich was lush, coffee good enough for two cups, and cake to finish. Great to see independent cafes like this, will be back!

Stoped for a snack today young waitress needs educating in hygeine rules you never stroke dogs and then serve food and cutlery without hand washi g will not return

We live in Middleton but travel to Alston for their home baked loaves and amazing pies, great pastry. Top tip best frangipane tart we have ever had, moist, stunning. Coffee over roasted and burnt beans so very dark and bitter finish also means coffee creme...

Stopped here for coffee and scones. The waitress was helpful and welcoming towards us and our dog. They didn’t have any scones but alternatives were suggested. We had Bakewell tart and apple pie. The cakes were amazing, both homemade. The cappuccinos were perfect, not huge...

Excellent food and service - very reasonable price too - can’t recommend highly enough - stop here for great food Not sure what else needs to be said

Warm welcome for my husband and I and our Italian Spinone. Both had the homemade quiche of the day and it was delicious.

Fabulous wee cafe bistro - great value and outstanding food. The owners couldn’t have been nicer and the pies and scones we took as a takeaway were awesome. Really excellent food at great prices - many thanks

We called in for lunch and what a pleasant experience it was. Due to social distancing they only have a couple of tables and also offer a takeaway service. Everything was very well organised. I had a bacon and egg stottie and my husband had...

We have been twice now for evening meals and on both occasions the meals were superb. We had a really fun night on Valentines. Great atmosphere and great food. Well done 👍

Attention to detail was second to none, standard of food and service is exceptional. When friends visit this is the place we would take them every time. Prices are an absolute bargain wine selection is ample, highly recommended

This place just gets better. Food is delicious and plentiful. Prices of the beverages are considerably cheap considering the quality of the food served. Lovely cosy ambience with lovely Friendly staff. Will definatley go again.

Had a family meal here on Saturday evening. Quality home cooked food in a cosy setting. The menu was interesting with a good range and cooked to perfection. The relaxed atmosphere meant we had a lovely evening and will definitely return. This is just what...

Saddlers is my new favourite place to eat in Alston. Fresh, homemade and tasty food and brilliant prices, topped off with lovely decor and a cosy wood burning stove. Hayley and Rick are always friendly and welcoming to top everything off too. Don't forgot to...

Wow wow wow! On a recent holiday we were lucky enough to enjoy two dinners, one lunch and one breakfast here - we just couldn’t get enough of the excellent food! Everything was absolutely spot on, superb quality ingredients, cooked to perfection at incredibly reasonable...

Freshly baked bread, meat filled pies, great coffee and Bakewell Tart! what more do you want...well go on a Friday or Saturday Night for a lovely meal, freshly made and locally sourced.

We've only been to this small bistro/bakery to eat once - dinner for two recently - but have also bought great bread here. The food and wine were excellent at incredibly reasonable prices; the atmosphere cosy and relaxing; and the family owners warm and welcoming....

This place is a lovely little gem, it is family owned and they are so welcoming. The food is very reasonably priced and cooked to perfection. The wine and beers are also very reasonable. We will definatley come here again. A great bakery and bistro...

Had a lovely meal in this little gem of a bistro. Staff were very friendly perfect ambience and reasonably priced.

Went for dinner with friends and had an excellent meal here. We all had rib eye with blue cheese sauce and it was amazing. Followed by fondant pudding. Great friendly people. Highly recommended

Whilst visiting the area we popped in for just a brew. Lovely little cafe with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Coffee and hot chocolate were excellent. We spoke to the owner who told us they'd only been open for 4 weeks. But they seemed...

What an amazing place this is. The 'brownie and meringue' cake was to die for and the spinach and goats cheese pastry was a tasty surprise. The owner was really friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Will defo be back.

Welcoming warm modern bakery/bistro, freshly baked goodies, stotties, sharing platters. Love the fact it’s locally sourced and changing menu. Proper fresh coffee and all at a good price. Definitely go again and can’t wait to try the bistro on a weekend evening.

Incredible food at Fantastic Prices. We dropped into this lovely new place to grab a quick cuppa, but ended up buying cakes, treats and more drinks! Just at the top of the hill! Our girls want to go back A.S.A.P