Sandall Park Cafe in Doncaster

I usually visit the local cafe for a post parkrun breakfast. This place is set within a communal garden in the park and was the obvious choice. Whilst queuing (very slow) we saw the quality of the food and decided to just have coffee. These were very strong and bitter with an after taste of burnt coffee beans. I saw a few park runners that were eating, leave their food, one took theirs back. I can’t comment on food but I get the picture.

I have been going to the park cafe for years as I do parkrun and now I have an assistance dog, before she started working I always took her to the cafe and we ate outside. Now she has the same rights as a guide dog and is allowed in all places, but the manager turned me away this morning and he was despicable. Even closed the door in my face after telling me to try to sue him. Absolutely disgusting person. I wouldn't advise anyone to go there..

Bern here a few time & always been good . But today was a big let down for them . Every table the meals came out one by one , even the bacon sandwich & bacon egg sandwich a couple ordered the woman had finished her sandwich before the orher one came out . And the 4 breakfasts again ame out one by one & then they had to ask how many kids breakfasts we ordered & then had to wait while they were cooked . They need to get timing right for cooking ,shame they have lost it

Fantastic breakfast. All the proper things in offer including loads of toast. Eggs properly cooked and even a sausage breakwater between the beans and tomatoes. Well done.

Very disappointed not the cafe of old, old saying is if it ain’t broke don’t fix it,maybe they are waiting to get the demolition started to start again, whatever won’t be going back, there are better cafes elsewhere 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️👎.

I havent visited for a while so came for a breakfast treat. It was terrible! Very fatty bacon, sausages only just cooked, cremated egg etc etc. Nothing like a full english should be. No offer of toast, hash browns or anything else. Service was good and prompt to be fair to the staff. It used to be so nice in here but todays offering means i wont be returning anytime soon.

I popped into here for a late breakfast. Very nice, freshly prepared food and well cooked, not greasy. Prices very reasonable Can’t beat it

Good to see the cafe has opened up again ! Smaller menu but quality of food is great. Been on two occasions now following walks around the park with my children . The breakfast is great value and very tasty and today I tried the cheese and onion quiche- would have both these meals again ! Great little place over the summer to call in and grab a coffee or food after a walk around the park.

Overall a very good cafe and breakfast. Staff are wearing PPE which is great to see. Park runners dint seem to understand social distancing on a Saturday morning as they come in a massive group and thus should be stopped as the government states social bubble or maximum of 6 people meeting together. No one seems to be writing contact and trace details in the book but I can under why as this book is clear for all to see which is not great for GDPR. Overall they are trying as a cafe but customers need to help by social distancing themselves.

been in cafe three times now since open day on july 4th. really cant believe after 3 month of lockdown with very tight restrictions wherever ive been then come into this place and was shocked to see how they were performing 1) arrows on the cafe floor which customers completley ignore 2) staff being ordered to take meals to tables where it is not possible to adhere to the minimum 1 metre social distance rule. 3} the customers have a pick up point tp recieve there food order , but they dont seem to be using this. as the staff are bringing out to them. 4} it is clear the staff look very uncomfotable about going to a seated customer. 5} all the staff ive seen whilst visiting all seem to be wearing face shields and pinnys except the fellow who,s behind the counter serving the customers does not wear any form of ppe what so ever. it is very clear he seems to be too close to the staff and they seem to struggle to get by him. they keep going outside out of the way.

thankfully this cafe has now reopend, we have just visited and both fully enjoyed their extra large breakfast and fresh coffee. Would definitely highlight recommend

Up there with the worst breakfasts I have ever had! I last visited here about 3/4 years ago and it was okay back then, not amazing but it was okay. Today I was passing with work and thought I would call in and treat myself to a full English. Firstly the service, it wasn’t bad but wasn’t great either, no please or thank you, I had to ask do I wait here or find a seat and also ask for a drink. Once it come it’s looked okay, big portion. It’s more the produce they are using, I’d prefer smaller portions with better quality produce. The sausages were more like spam, cheap and nasty. No mushrooms. The cup of tea was undrinkable, I think they have been using he same tea bag since the millennium at least! It’s such a shame as it’s set in a lovely little park and could be a really nice cafe if it had a bit of modernization and someone willing to face it up what needs doing for it to thrive. I won’t be visiting again for a while at least.

For me, as a vegetarian, this would probably be more a 4* than a 5*, just because the options are more limited (but still decent!). The only time I come here is with my dad, and he loves it. It gets 5* because I love the memories we make here.

Called for breakfast 9 of us all happy with the service and the breakfast. We will be calling again when we are out that way. Nice park also if you walk round the pond. Plenty to do there.

Lovely cafe in the park. Food looked good but i arrived just before their new closing time so I only had time for a cup of instant coffee for 1.20. no WiFi. Friendly service. Pity the view is of the road and not of the park itself.

Generous portions, tasty food, friendly staff..real nice vibe about the place...best value breakfast in town.

staff freindley quick service for the price you pay its a good meal nothing special just ok .decor not good and neither is the toilet facility .

Cheap and cheerful. Really good protion sizes and food cooked well. Staff ate friendly and welcoming

Great value for money. Staff very friendly and helpful and loads of parking. Nice views over the lake when the suns out

Traditional British cafe in a really nice park. Generous portions and very good value. Loads of car parking spaces is a bonus.

Tasteless! Is the only word that comes to mind. My family used to live close by so this was a regular cafe for me but after not being in for a couple of years I thought I’d give it a try, what a regret! The place was dirty and the staff were unfriendly. The food has definitely gone down hill since I’ve last been in. My eggs on toast were mediocre but the toast was over buttered however the other food that we ordered was really let the place down. We went for the 3 course Sunday roast and the breakfast. The Sunday dinner was just vile. It had packet mash, tasteless and soggy vegetables and well you could not taste the meat. The treacle pudding with custard was probably the worst thing out of them all. The custard was lumpy and the treacle sponge had no treacle on it and just wasn’t enjoyable. The sausages on the fry up were also tasteless and the texture was as though it was congealed. The beans, tomatoes and fried potatoes were also disgusting and had a funny texture. The only thing on the fry up that was nice was the bacon. I know it’s a cheap cafe but it’s no excuse to produce what we were served! Would not recommend and would never go back! It’s such a shame because this used to be a lovely little cafe.

cheap and nasty food breakfast swimming in grease ,cheap and nasty bread on sandwiches and tea so weak it struggles to get out the pot

Greasy breakfast , tin mushroom , rud staff , waste of money , worst coffee use to be very good , never again

We had a lovely walk around the park and popped into the Sandall Park cafe.

We call for a Sunday breakfast now and then and its always good and great value. Going to try the 3 course Sunday lunch for £6.95. Nice and clean and friendly staff. Worth giving it a try if you've never been.

Sandall park is a tiny haven in a troubled town, Ive been going there ever since

I have been going to this cafe for around 15 years and up until a few years ago, every full English breakfast, every meal and every drink we’re served by people that care for the customer and were friendly and full of conversation. Since then I have again visited on numerous occasions and have tried a wide variety of foods(before and after) from there.

Superb value cafe great food great prices basic homemade meals love it don’t judge it by its appearance go in you will not be disappointed

Called in for tea time meal. Surprised by the size of the meal for the cost.

Good family food and friendly staff. Choices are good and not too pricey. Gets really busy,especially on a Sunday so be prepared to wait if necessary on the rare occasion we had to wait it wasn’t for long.

This is my favourite place for a breakfast especially after a heavy night. They do excellent proper home cooked food at bargain prices. I'd dodge the tea/coffee as they're a bit crap but just opt for a can of pop or juice to be safer. I also love an omelette which you can have any filling you like & they're loaded. It's real food not ponsy but delicious. Kids eat free in week after 3pm too!

Called for breakfast the tea was undrinkable and the bacon and egg sandwich over cooked, the bread bun was fresh though, don’t think I will be visiting again soon.

horrible greasy breakfast.. not VFM.... coffee weak and watery.... no toilets in house. Order was taken without any care and server seemed indifferent. No table menus. Menus on wall hard to read.

If you are looking for some good bargain food, with most meals under £5 then the cafe at Sandall Park is for you. We recently went after a short walk around the park and called in for some lunch, after waiting for a table we squinted at the list of food on the wall (there are no menus on the tables) and decided on our meals, be warned however as even with the cheep prices if you only have a few pounds in your pocket you may need to rethink your order as they dont take cards.

I have been to Sandall park cafe numerous times and I can definitely say it is great value for money ! I have recently tried the home cooked lasagne which was delicious and better than most restaurant lasagne's that I have tried ! The breakfast is lovely and the portion size is very generous . I particularly like the chicken and bacon salad that is served on the late afternoon menu ! It's a great place to have a walk around the park and then a bite to eat after

Perfectly placed next to Sandall Park and within reach of both car parks is a great place for this cafe. The drinks and food are lovely and very affordable prices. Definitely worth popping into.

Sido aquí nosotros 2 para un desayuno inglés completo. . . . .

Tenía para limpiar mesa por nosotros mismos. Mientras la mujer ordenar cuando sacó un rostro estaba pidiendo que me encontraba jugando sobre ella me sentí avergonzado, teníamos 3 niños y 3 adultos a la orden. Usar para ir en un montón, pero como siempre era una buena saludo recibido pero parece que han bajado de los estándares

Siempre un buen desayuno, y la relación calidad-precio, en un buen entorno limpio.

Good traditional cafe food, kids meals available that are decent portion sizes, lovely selection of warm deserts

We call in for dinner every time we're in the area.fantastic meals,cheap and plentiful.great cuppa and friendly staff.

This place never fails in the quality of food, whether it's a dinner or just a sandwich. Staff always friendly and place is spotlessly clean.

We went for a walk round the boating lake and ended up in the cafe .It was very nice .would recommend this place to anyone .food was good and staff obliging.we will defo go back .

Un agradable paseo de 10 minutos por el lago luego en el caff para un desayuno caliente.

Llamado para té, bastante grande y un menú muy barato. tenía la parrillada mixta, que sólo cuesta alrededor de £6. Mi marido noté que cuando llegó la chuleta de cerdo y morcilla faltaba, pero no puedo quejarme ya había más que suficiente comida en los platos. El café aún está en necesidad de cuidado, pero siempre está limpio. Debo decir que el personal es encantador y interactuar con clientes que te hacen sentir bienvenido. Realmente me gustaría poder darle más de 3 estrellas, ya que es estupendo para una comida barata, especialmente si tienes niños como los niños comen gratis, pero creo que la comida podría ser mejorado ligeramente. Volveré y espero poder dar 4 o 5 estrellas la próxima vez.

Breakfast pre_ cooked for afternoon .quility has dropped in the meat .(cut backs ???? ) altho not as gud at all .staff always dam hard working .hardley go now.altho would go more if quility standards in food would go back to as they were .

We've been before and the food was very nice. This time the quiche was not home made. It was a supermarket one and was soggy and tasteless.

Good value, good food (generally) and a nice big breakfast. Still think the tea is a rip off as tea should never be even £1 let alone more. The food is almost all under £5 for anything on the menu. Its good stuff and theres quite a selection.

I had the large breakfast with added black pudding which was of good quality. I also noticed that they did crisp butties, how many places can you find that you can get those?

We use this cafe on a regular basis when going fishing, it can get very busy on a Sunday morning (early), always found the food to be good and cheap, the service is quick, even when full, it seems that a lot of locals use this cafe.

Very friendly staff, wide choice of food available through the day, never seem to have to wait too long for your order, even when the place is packed. good food for a reasonable price, will happily visit here again.

Called into the café tonight about 6.30pm. Don't get me wrong its basic but the staff were helpful and friendly. I called in because I wanted a traditional dinner and could not be bothered to cook. The food arrived and I wasn't disappointed the braising steak was fab. My only gripe was the massive portion but staff assured me that next time I could ask for a small plate but even on a small plate it would still be good value for money.

The food is appetizing traditional English dishes.Served with a smile and piping hot.The aroma emanating through the door makes the mouth water unlike the rival establishment across the road.The atmosphere is friendly and bustling.The cafe is basic but it is always clean and offers tremendous value for money.

Horrible food, dirty and unhygienic kitchen, young girl on the till really didn't want to be there, took forever for the food to come out, it was cold and inedible when it did. Walked out of there feeling robbed and to be fair would probably have been better off having a couple of slices of the stale bread we had brought to feed the ducks....

My wife and I called in yesterday for a quick breakfast, food was fresh prepared and hot. Prices were excellent with a great choice and staff friendly. Do not expect plush surroundings as title above says it all, but we would not hesitate in going again.

went here to meet my friend and we had a lovely lunch all cooked fresh to order ,fast friendly service ,clean and welcoming ,we will be back very soon xx

the food is beautiful and proper Yorkshire portions Mmmmmmm. It has no frills but great if the family have been spending time in the park. The Sunday dinner is a real treat and no washing up Yipee

We often call in to this cafe if passing and it is always the same really good value for money. It's not a posh cafe but it's clean and the food is really very good. As I only eat traditional meals I only tend to look at these on the board so can't comment on other food but there traditional dinners are brilliant. You get plenty on your plate and it's very reasonably priced. 2 shepherds pie with 2 veg, mash and yorkshires and 2 teas £11.

Had a lovely walk round the park. Treated ourselves to have a meal. Big plates full of the food, not long waiting for the food either. And it was very cheap. Brilliant cafe X

a great breakfast for the money and a nice big coffee and then a walk around the lake to settle it all. a good little cafe a nice clean place and they have a big fish tank with big fish in. food is good.

Not busy at all considering children eat free weekdays 3 until 7 pm. Order taken quickly, fantastic choice of food, clean. Polite friendly staff and excellent prices.

It didn't take long to queue for our orders to be taken. The staff were polite and efficient.I had ordered beans and fried egg on toast ... hubby ordered cheese omelette, chips and salad. Our meals arrived swiftly and did not disappoint. It was the best beans and fried egg on toast I'd had in ages. Hubby also rated his meal as best for ages too. Cups of tea were not as strong as we're used to BUT, guess what? We loved them anyway.Can't wait for a return journey so as to eat at the cafe and then have a walk around the lovely park.

Had a few meals there is a bit greasy on the brekky side of things and latte ( coffee ) is out of a packet

came for breakfast today. hubby had the big and i had the small, 2 cuppas less than a tenner! nice food, good service.

We come here frequently for breakfast it is great value for money and we also come in the afternoon some times food is always spot on. It is nice in summer as you can sit and eat outside

Was at a loose end and went for strool about the park. Which in itself was very relaxing.Decided to pop in for a cuppa expecting it to be quiet for a monday.It was busy but served straight away. Could not resist a fry up and had a lovely wholesome full english breakfast with tea and toast.Fantastic good value cafe. Easy to park.

this place is a great little find. Great food and awesome value for money. They food is quality and served very quickly after ordering. Great choice and great location in a very nice park.

Called in this morning for a full English breakfast, black pudding the works. Very good, old fashioned decor. Nice staff and good food.

Have eaten at this café on several occasions and it is always spot on. It's far from posh but it's clean and the staff are really friendly and helpful. The food is brilliant and you get plenty on your plate for a very very reasonable price. Can only comment on weekends as have never been during the week but at weekends it is always very busy at dinner time as you would expect from a good café like this. The tables remind me of school hall tables for dinners. This café is set on the edge of Sandall Park and has outdoor seating for the better weather. The tables are set out to seat 4 people but at the far end there is a bigger table to seat more. It's a "it does what it says on the tin" café as it provides a lovely big meal for a very good price. Give it a try, I'm sure you'll be impressed by the good value for money.

This is a great little cafe...no frills, good food,great choice of meals, lovely staff and very clean eatery...prices are soooo cheap, Situated within the grounds of the park, so it really is in a lovely location...great cafe to visit in all weathers, seating outside for the good days ....I cannot find one fault with this place :)

Can't fault it what you see is what you get food very good and good price not everybody's cup of tea but worth a visit

This is a straight forward greasy spoon. It's good value, cheap and cheerful food. I have eaten there many times and always thought it was good. It's pie and chips and no frills. It could do with a lick of paint and some nicer chairs. But if your hungry go there, it's ok.

the food is good value for money fast service polite staff could do with some more comfortable seating and a revamp but still good

meals are good prices but got to admit I was a bit disappointed with the all day breakfast, there was plenty on the plate but didn't taste too good,{ but that's just me, someone else would probably think it was very tasty}. The café is in need of some TLC {but clean} but the toilet facilities are something to be desired. On the plus side, the staff are very friendly and polite and if you want a good value meal this would be a good place to visit.

Had a few hours to kill - had a great walk in the park then back to this caff No frills great food and great service - the braised steak dinner was immense And served with humour - eating on my own I had gathered together my horseradish and eating irons - got up to get a drink - all taken away !My waitress shouted over - "it's ok I've given her a bollocking! "Great place - great people - great food - KFC across the road - no way

Went here with my partner and another couple. The food was shocking. Bullets for beans. Just a poor experience. NEVER AGAIN!!

We are regulars to this great cafe. My hubby says you cannot beat their all day brekki & I love their omelettes but all the food here is proper home cooked grub! It's not fancy but its very clean but who cares when the prices are this low & quality this high! I defy anyone to not enjoy their tasty food. They even do specials where OAPs can eat even cheaper & kids eat free at certain times! Try it you'll be glad you did! Enjoy! Love this place!

Good home cooking mince pie dinner just like mum used to make reasonable prices and plenty of choices then walk round park to work it off .

A good wholesome, freshly made meal delivered to your table, for less than a fiver, unbelievable value and good quality food. A choice of breakfasts that would challenge most men yet with a quality and taste that would be hard to beat.Bells and whistles are not included, no entertainment or little luxuries but you wont find better food anywhere even if you paid twice the price!!!

Great little cafe and always busy, a good indication of its value for money. Plenty to choose from and always very good portions on your plate. Good size mugs for hot drinks at competitive prices. Nicely situated for a walk in the park. Looked after by friendly staff. In summer it's also nice to sit outside but there are only one or two tables and, if you're a non-smoker, then you have to decide if you can put up with the smoke from other customers or opt to stay inside.

Excellent value for money, good home cooking at its very bestLarge sized Full English deserves a mention wherever possible, you can't fail to be satisfied, everyone in at the time we went (it was full) seemed to be very happy with their food