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What can I say. Lovely place great staff and excellent food they are happy to please and change the meal in a different way to advertised

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chelsieuk smith . 2025-02-04

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Saffron and her team catered for my mother's wake in January of this year. Nothing was too much trouble: The food was of a high standard, her team of servers were polite, respectful and courteous and when she said "Just leave everything to me", she really meant it. Everything was cleared away quietly and seamlessly. Thank you to all of you from me and my family for your exceptional catering and service.

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RS Bike . 2024-02-09

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Went with friends last night for the cheese fondue evening. Loved this place! Our waiter was great and cracked jokes all night and the live music was very very good. My friends had the cheese fondue and loved it and I had the steak which was perfectly cooked. Atmosphere is so cosy and feels like a log cabin in the north. Will be coming back here!

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Cristina C . 2023-12-03

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I went for breakfast here a couple of months ago and I was VERY impressed. Everything was so fresh and delicious, very good service and staff were approachable. The setting itself is so charming and cosy. Would definitely recommend to go!

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vivian dent . 2023-10-29

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Lovely food served with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble, even to the extent of making something not on the menu. Atmosphere has 4 because it was cold.

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Ila Bell . 2023-10-29

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Such a great place for breakfast, lunch or a coffee. Special evening with music too

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Sue Rees . 2023-10-29

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What a fabulous find this place was. Nicest staff. Great food and atmosphere. Had the best fun at one of their evening pop ups. And lunch in the courtyard is such a treat. I’d highly recommend but please don’t go too often as I’d like to keep it all for myself!!!

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Catherine Garel-Jones . 2023-10-29

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I have frequented Saffron's Courtyard Cafe a few times recently and the first thing that strikes you is the ambience. It's like coming across a delightful hidden gem. The food is heavenly and you can feel the love that has gone in to creating the menu. Saffron and her staff are always friendly and helpful and if you fancy a cozy Sunday morning brunch or mid week cocktail, this is the place to come and relax, rain or shine 😊

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Sarah-Jane Tepper . 2023-10-29

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We have just had another amazing breakfast. Beautiful place with a sunlit courtyard and cosy interior. The food was delicious. Will be back!

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Joe A . 2023-10-14

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Love this place! We often frequent this cafe for coffee and cake during the day but it’s even better on Friday nights with live music 👌🏼 Lovely intimate restaurant, fantastic service and great food. Highly recommend the Baked Camembert and Sea bass. Saffron and the team are amazing. #supportlocal

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Danielle Malone . 2023-09-24

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This is such a cute spot for a breakfast or lunch with friends or couples. The food was gorgeous and tasted so fresh! Service was excellent and the setting just topped it all off. Absolutely recommend to go here.

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Vivian Dent . 2023-09-14

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We thoroughly enjoyed another delicious brunch of steak sandwiches, carrot cake, and hot and cold drinks, served by the very friendly and efficient Lydia. The new owner Saffron is really working her magic here. My wife also bought yet another luxury leather handbag in the sale from the adjacent Osprey outlet shop.

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David Anders . 2023-09-04

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I cannot recommend this Cafe/Restaurant enough. It is a hidden gem in the most beautiful little courtyard. Once I discovered it, it has become a firm favourite brunch spot of mine. The food is top quality and the staff are all so friendly especially Saffron, she always goes out of her way to make sure everything is perfect and gives such a warm, personal service. It helps that it's surrounded by a few gorgeous shops for a bit of retail therapy 🤩, I always come away feeling great. See you again soon x

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katie karayannis . 2023-08-06

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Great lunch and service with a pleasant atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

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Karen Russell . 2023-07-13

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We had a lovely sunny evening here yesterday. It’s a beautiful little place, tucked away in the countryside. Atmosphere was amazing, they had a lovely girl singing and playing guitar, staff were warm and welcoming and service was on point and food and wine lovely. Cannot recommend enough 🙌🏼

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Rose . 2023-06-10

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