Silvie in Oxford

Jess made us an absolutely stunning and delicious wedding cake at short notice. She perfectly understood what we were looking for both in terms of the cake and the decorations. It was so beautiful the whole room went quiet when it was brought in, and we had so many compliments on the taste as well! The whole process was very professional and reassuring, and really allowed us to take our minds off of it - which was especially important as the baker we had originally intended to use had to cancel only a few weeks before the wedding. In hindsight we're very pleased they did, as we could not imagine anything better than this!

Jess made our beautiful wedding cake last month. She responded quickly to our queries and listened to our preferences and ideas. The floral decorations were perfect and we had so many compliments on how delicious the cake was.

This business owner needs to update their Google listing as it shows open but, on looking at their website, it becomes clear that the café element of the business closed months ago.

Simply the best local cafe - now open fortnightly on a Sunday, and for the occasional pop-up or other special events. Great little garden or sit inside, including the conservatory. Using high-quality local ingredients - cooking and baking with style and flair. Elsie makes the best cappuccinos. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. Oh, and you can now order from a wide selection of cakes - and the yummiest cinnamon buns - on the wesite, then pick them up or have them delivered!

We bought the Green Goddess Cake as a last minute wedding cake for our intimate ceremony as Silvie as recently closed their cafe which we had been meaning to visit and postponed too many times. So when we saw we could order online the same month of our wedding, it felt like fate. Jess was so so helpful with customer service when we had a bunch of questions with regards to delivery (as we were at the ceremony during the delivery window and it went so seamlessly with the event coordinator at the venue). Not was this fantastic customer service the cake was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much bigger than we expected, decorated impeccably and possibly the best chocolate cake we've ever had! We couldn't recommend Silvie enough for any cake needs and we will definitely have our go-to local bakery for all our future celebrations!

Very good coffee and delicious food. It’s always nice to go places that offer something new and interesting as part of their menu. At Silvie’s they work wonders in their kitchen. Loved the food on our last visit.

Quality food at reasonable prices, service and environment couldn't be better. We will miss this little oasis of peace and laughs in the middle of the city.

The atmosphere is extraordinarily welcoming and clean. This restaurant is obviously loved by its ownership and staff. The menu is quaint and delivers in its promises. I really enjoyed the ordering method. My table and I chose to eat outside in their garden table area. We took a numbered wooden spoon at their counter and silverware when ordering so they could find where to bring our food. I ordered house granola with coconut yogurt in place of Greek [highly recommend coconut]. My table also ordered the full English and poached eggs over salmon. Each item was perfectly executed and brought to our table in almost no time at all. This was during an oddly busy weekend in Oxford. The staff were very nice and seemed to smile with every interaction. My only complaint is my friends and I tried to go again the next morning without checking their hours of operation. They were unfortunately closed! From London to Bath, my favorite breakfast in the land.

Very East Oxford. Boho chic. Good food.

Poorest service I’ve experienced in a very long time. Not only did it take them over an hour to serve our simple order (we were told it could take up to half an hour), but they also got it wrong!! Missing items they had to bring on a separate plate. Apparently they only open 3 days a week, but it’s amazing they even manage to open a single day. They were running out of ingredients left and right. When I approached the counter the lady literally told me ‘good luck trying to order from what we have left.’ Some hospitality. That should’ve been our queue to leave. And I now genuinely feel that’s what she was going for. I would avoid any day. Plenty of welcoming, more respectful places that deserve your money. Replying to the owner: Not only are you incompetent, but you’re also belligerent and pure liars!!! Never once was I rude or tried to jump queue. Or do you mean when I came back to tell you my correct table number? Was I supposed to queue again? We changed tables once because it started raining while we waited and waited outside, and your cinnamon buns are “full of allergies”, completely thoughtless if you’re aware of my “many allergies”. I wouldn’t dream of coming back… that is if you’re still open with this despicable attitude!! Insincere apologies after a shocking service do not ‘undo’ a terrible experience. Wow

Staff was dismissive, if not rude. This was a shame, as the place is charming and I’d gone to visit as a special occasion. I have worked in service industry too, and know the different between what is good and what is bad service. This was terrible, the servers looked annoyed that I a customer had come in, and then after ignoring me - failing to acknowledge my presence - had a very perfunctory you’re-disturbing-me-attitude, which doesn’t make sense, mate, you work there!!! Whilst the staff looked young (about early to mid twenties), the cafe has an open plan where I could see an older staff member or even owner/manager somewhere in the background. This presence did not deter the the server from having a dismissive attitude. I was taken aback, immensely and I don’t know if I will return. Very disappointing. Willing to give the place another chance, but please please please train your staff to observe professional standards, it is a terrible look for both the individuals and as well as Silvie if the staff are giving off “I’d rather not be here vibes…”

We were a bit shocked at the prices (£15 for salmon on sourdough, £10 for a very average brioche bun with egg/a very small amount of cheese), almost £70 for 4 people for brunch. We then waited for 45 minutes for our meals (15-20 mins just for coffee), and I had to go and ask for our food because it felt like they had just forgotten. The food didn't come all together, the last 2 meals were served 5 minutes after the first 2. Underwhelming food to be honest. The roasted tomato dish was a bit of a runny mess, poached eggs were a bit overdone, not very generous on the salmon, brioche bun with eggs pretty bland. Overpriced and underwhelming, we felt really ripped off with the overall experience. Beyond the food, staff were friendly and the atmosphere is very nice. The cafe is pretty and has a nice garden.

Pretentious rip off It's all very well offering lino cutting and life drawing sessions but first you've got to get the basics right. Food: I ordered quiche and salad for £10. What arrived on a modest sized plate was a triangular slice of quiche 3in by 3in by 3in and some watercress. When I took this to the serving staff they reluctantly accepted that a bunch of watercress did not constitute a salad - it indeed constituted watercress, as in quiche and watercress! They were perhaps led to oblige me in rectifying the plate by the agreement of another customer at my side who agreed that what I had been served was not quiche and salad. After sitting back at my table a grumpy waitress brought me the original quiche plus some lettuce leaves - again not a salad, just quiche and lettuce. My wife prevailed on me not to complain again so I decided to write this review instead. I attach a photo of my plate half eaten. Staff: the overwhelming impression was of indifference to the customer: seeing what was absolutely clearly a deficiency between what was on the menu and what was delivered, it was not a [Oh! Dear! I'm sorry. Let me see what I can do. Maybe some tomatoes, onions and a bit of lettuce...] kind of response; more like [Yeah... whatever]. Absolutely zero interest or empathy. I also thought as a well-dressed, male, senior that I would have got a very different response if I'd been 25 and female. Yes: unempathetic, ageist and anti old blokes. Fixtures: the round table in the front room was very unstable. The supposed 5GHz wifi was almost undetectable. The chairs, upholstery and tables were of all sorts and mostly knackered. The overhead strings of lightbulbs almost certainly contravene Health &Safety legislation.

Delicious homebaked breakfast & homey, pleasant atmosphere in a garden setting. Friendly staff & background music. Hope to visit here again

Delicious food and lovely staff. Can be a bit pricey, but it's wonderful for weekend brunch.

Our favourite brunch place. A truly unique place in Oxford, the food and atmosphere delivers every time. Far from 'dialing it in', the food is always unique, inspired, and delicious. Highly recommend grabbing a cinnamon bun as a breakfast 'appetizer'.

One of my fave cafes in Oxford! Such a warm and inviting space to chill and enjoy anything from a coffee, cake, toastie or a beer. They sometimes do pop-up events, which are definitely worth checking out too.

Have had a few brunches here, it's a smallish place inside but has a spectacular garden out the back which is a great place to relax over a long feed on a sunny day. There's a counter where you can order while admiring the selection of cakes and stuff, and a good range of sitting spaces from tiny tables for couples to long ones for bigger groups; the garden also has a range of shade to cater for all tastes. Food has always been very good indeed, all clearly quality ingredients treated with care. Highly recommended.

Had been coming to this cafe for years, and have been twice since their renovation (this was the second time). I really appreciate all of the work that has been done on the cafe- it looks beautiful and the little shop is always nice to browse. However, the price rises at Sylvie now make this local business one I cannot regularly support. This time when we visited, we found the food small and not worth the price. Quality was fine but it really didn't impress us the way Sylvie food used to. I am not sure if the price hikes are to help cover the cost of the renovations, but as a student, I am now being priced out as a customer. With the cost of living crisis upon us, I can no longer justify coming to Sylvie, spending appx 20 pounds per breakfast, only to leave hungry and dissatisfied. I have noticed the cafe is less busy and many of my friends have also stopped visiting. I would love to see this gem of a cafe return to it's roots so that loyal customers can return.

Table for 9 with family. Service was fab, ambience was nice and great value for money as well!

Just had an english breakfast there. Very average quality and small portion. Other foods on the menu are good and the coffee is good

I went here for brunch with my girlfriend on a Sunday. Service is a bit unusual, you need to find your own table, get cutlery and order and pay at the bar, very much self-service vibes. But that is paired with honestly fairly steep prices, about 14£ per brunch dish. Food came pretty slowly and was not super outstanding. Location is quite cute, they have a big garden which could be really nice to sit in in good weather, unfortunately it was raining when we went here.

Lovely cafe with delicious baked goods, food and coffee. The food is freshly made and a well considered but small menu. We enjoyed plum toast, and Turkish toast. The Turkish toast had good flavor and texture.

Found this place when staying nearby and had breakfast. Staff friendly. Quirky vintage style. Slightly overpriced, veggie breakfast was nice but the greens were almost inedible due to salt overdose.

It’s a little gem in Oxford. Staff is nice and friendly. Great interior and the garden is magical. Food is super tasty. It’s a little bit pricey but it’s worth it!

Silvies produced an absolutely wonderful vegan cake for our wedding dessert table. We had so many compliments from our guests, one of whom said that it was the best cake she'd ever tasted! So happy to support a small independent business too. We'll be back next time we're in Oxford.

A very pleasant cafe with a beautiful environment!

Magnificent place for breakfast or brunch. With a service and attention of 10 points.

3 brunches with coffee etc. came to £60. All of my food was dry and cold (mushroom sausage bacon etc.) and my toast was basically bread. My tomatoes also weren't cooked properly. It wasn't especially busy and nothing we had was complex in anyway, just a full english and some french toast. really disappointed to have spent £60 on such utterly mediocre food, as i don't believe any of the ingredients were particularly amazing quality in the first place, although it was hard to tell as very dry. There are far better brunch options within a 10 minute walk of this place i don't see why i would ever go back.

Gorgeous little cafe with a relaxed vibe and nice garden space at the back.

Worth the price, really good food, excellent service, and a lovely garden hidden away in the back

Fantastic hidden gem on the Iffley Road, unassuming frontage leading to extensive inside and garden space. Great food and coffee, thoroughly enjoyed.

Pickled courgette was insane. Some of the plates & mugs are very nice. Plants are gorgeous. Nothing not to love. Garden out the back is a dream.

Mmmmmm, yum. Lovely setting too on a wet or cold day!

I arrived looking forward to Sylvies usual large bowl of granola fruit and yoghurt. I was so disappointed when it arrived. 4 spoonfuls of granola. Just not the same as it was a couple of weeks ago. I left hungry and got something else in town as I didn’t fancy anything else on the menu. Latte still gets full marks… perfect

Excellent choice of hot and cold food, drinks and cakes. Lovely garden area at the back of the venue

Tasty Espresso and Brownie – friendly service adds to their medicinal value!

This place is a hidden gem! I am not from Oxford, but I visited here for the first time recently to meet a friend, and I simply loved it! The decor is quaint and cosy, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, the staff are efficient and friendly, and the food is delicious! My friend had mushroom soup, which she loved, and I had a cinnamon roll, which was the best I have ever tasted! When I am back in Oxford I will most definitely be visiting again!

Excellent food. A good place for a quiet chat.

Really lovely venue with lots of character and charm. Some unusual dishes on the menu. However I wouldn’t recommend getting the full English. There were no baked beans and there was watercress. Watercress does not belong on a full English. Plus it was £13.80. Will return but would order something different.

I stumbled on this cafe tea room by chance and it's great I only had coffee and cake but both were excellent, if you are passing do go in just good.

Beautiful conservatory, excellent coffee, tea and breakfast amidst plants.

This place is a nest of tasty things with great people . Quality is on point and the chef is a star ⭐️ We had salmon eggs and french toast with organic bacon 🥓 oh lord yummy Definitely recommended

Lovely friendly place, good food and welcoming.

Sylvie's is a cosy, little retreat for coffee or lunch. It has several rooms and a conservatory, all lovely spaces. I highly recommend.

Environment is first class. Coffee and cakes amazing, lot of choices and good value. The lunches are good quality but a little overpriced £8 for a toasted sandwich or soup 🥺. I would buy regularly if there were options for around £6

One of the best cafes in Oxford, hands down. We go regularly, maybe once a fortnight. The menu changes often but whatever you get is guaranteed to be amazing. Not cheap but worth it. RIP Rosie the Cat.

Wonderful and distinctive place on the Iffley Road. High quality and varied food menu, friendly cat, beautiful garden and lots of TLC has been given to the indoor features. A little pricey but worth it. Deserves every success.

Nice quirky cafe. Good food good service. 👍

Wow! Lovely lush food. It feels like somebody's house or maybe a dentist, but more welcoming than the former and less sterile than the latter. There's the sense that if you wander into the wrong room you'll find nanny knitting, or maybe auntie in a bathtub with her big toe stuck in the tap. But that's not what you find. Instead you'll find warm service from very softly spoken men, facemasks aplenty, lush coffee (Minor Figures oat milk, v bougie), and a truly splendid French Toast. The green bits on top look like jalapenos but they're actually green plums or some such. Really really good. Walnuts also? Some such. Marvelous. The table next to us was a couple who whined something rotten that the pork sausage was vaguely pink in the middle. They clearly don't know good pig meat when they eat it. I loved it. I'll be sure to visit my Aunt Silvie again soon. Be sure not to avoid it, ever!

Used to really love this place but they have changed the menu and the breakfast we had really wasn’t that nice. The ‘Autumn Panzanella’ (no idea why it’s called this as it’s not a salad and has no tomatoes) had stodgy bread, overcooked egg, sausage with no flavour that tasted boiled and dried out bacon. The veggies were nice though, but for £14 I would expect much better. There was also a long wait before our coffees arrived and we asked for water that only came when we asked again. It’s also just become so expensive, we paid £20 per person for breakfast/drinks. Such a shame as they have a beautiful garden and used to do amazing food.

Lovely garden and lovely food. Friendly cat too called Rosie.

Pleasant atmosphere, nice food, and a range of options for all diets. Little expensive but worth it

Delicious and beautiful place, the staff is super friendly and attentive, highly recommended.

Delicious quiche, salad and coleslaw. And the cake was divine.

I had a lovely dinner in Silvie tonight. I am so glad to see the dinner session has come back! I had Chicken legs with scallions for main, it is very tender and flavourful! And I had the tiramisu as the dessert, it is just fantastic! There is also lovely alcohol to go with the meal. The staff in Silvie are really friendly and sweet. This place just makes me feel at home. I enjoy Rosie the cat’s cuddle and the beautiful garden of course. Me and my friends enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere a lot! I’m going back for dinner again :)

Food was nice, but nowhere near what the price would suggest. The service was really slow and all the food and drink turned up at random times over the course of 40 minutes.

Visited for breakfast. £11 for a 'breakfast roll' (a bagel with bacon, sausage, egg (though I had without)band rhubarb ketchup. It was on the menu as being in a 'floured roll', but it came in a sesame bagel - not a good start on the allergy front. I'd already explained that I was allergic to eggs, so asked if the bagel contained eggs (they often do). They didn't know and phoned the bakery, which was closed. On the plus side, they replaced it with sourdough without argument, but not having an allergens list wasn't good.

A gorgeous, friendly home from home spot to sit in the sun and enjoy seeing Rosie, the feline lady of the house.

Very friendly staff and lovely decor. We were just really disappointed with the Ventas plate size for the price. 3 small slices of chorizo and very few potatoes. Left hungry. The vegan option was even more of a disappointment to our friends so not really the nice Sunday brunch we'd hoped for.

This place is very cosy and welcoming, feeling like you are in a BnB (because of the structure and decorations)🤩 A few weeks ago I went with a friend and I tried a pastry filled with chestnuts, carrots and lamb. Really special and particular mixture that ended up being just delicious and unforgettable! The Spanish waiter said he brought the idea from "The Alpujarra Granadina", which brings me lots of memories from my childhood! Really pleased to have visited and will do it again soon! :D

The location is very cute, the cafe is attached to a hotel, so the inside of the cafe is reminiscent of a classic BnB, with tables spanning across several rooms. It definitely has a particular homely charm about it. I ordered a cappuccino and a herb, brie & mushroom toast. The coffee was fine, but there is definitely better brews elsewhere. The toastie was also fine. It was enjoyable but I don’t think there was anything stand-out about it. Maybe I’ll opt for something else next time!

Incredibly cute and homy cafe with lovely staff members and nice garden to sit outside! Smoked salmon with sourdough was incredible and loved that they were using missing beans coffee! The garden outside was very lovely and all staff members were wearing masks which was really great too! Would love to come back again :)!!

One of the loveliest places to eat and relax in Oxford. So homely with delicious food and hot drinks. Such a beautiful and peaceful garden which is an oasis of calm in East Oxford.

Amazing location. Very good customer service. Food lovely. Pet friendly. Home made food tasty and fresh. What else??? Nothing...congrats to all the team. Covid rules put it on place. By the way, was or first time.

Good food, menu's a little limited, and customer service generally pretty good - although really need to improve the system for paying!

Lovely atmoshere in the garden. Super food. Friendly staff.

A hidden gem. Doesn’t look too much from the outside but does a really great brunch menu with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The garden is lovely in the sun, and Rosie the cat is always there for a cuddle. The french toast is divine!

Silvie serve wonderfully delicious, wholesome food in a cosy, calm and relaxing environment. There is always something new on the menu which is totally unique to anywhere else. They also serve incredible coffee and a homemade cake/banana bread on the side is a must. Staff are always so warm and welcoming. Vegan options are always available (even the cakes!) which is a huge bonus. The best cafe in Oxford without a doubt.

Warm and comfortable rooms, homely, good linens, quiet, windows that open, fresh coffee on the landing. I didn't have a mirror near a plug in my room and they got that sorted in no time. Very friendly and kind. Helped me with room keys and parking permits for my large group.

I've been coming here for quite some time to enjoy coffee and cake while working on my doctoral research. It is such a beautiful and tranquil place, with a great atmosphere, lovely service and, sometimes, a cat! Just on these terms I would give it top marks, but today I finally went for brunch and it was just delicious! I am still eating it now with a huge smile on my face!

My wife and I hired Silvie on a Saturday evening for a birthday party. We couldn’t have wished for better! The team were so helpful and friendly, and the food was just amazing! They went above and beyond to make our event special for us and all our guests. Such a wonderful place.

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. Very interesting and tasty sounding menu. Enjoyed the plates we tried and loved the furniture and decor.

Another lovely brunch place. Great coffee, and beautiful French toast with caramel sauce, mascarpone, miso poached pears (wow fantastic!) and crispy bacon - absolutely scrumptious!!!!

Incredibly kind staff, a lovely setting and amazing food. All around very good cafe. Great coffee and pastries too. They’ve got a seasonal pumpkin dish that is amazing, not sure if it’s still on the menu right now

I had good full english breakfast. Liked the idea of replacing spinach with kale. The cappucine was good and so was the orange juice. For the five stars a nicer staff is required. I was welcomed with “we don’t allow laptops on weekends”. I was carrying an iPad and not planning to use it so did not bother. But, is this the best way to welcome customers? And by the way, welcome in the 21st century...

Lovely local coffee shop that is very popular for coffee,cakes and amazing brunches. A great local business that has indoor and outdoor in the garden seating when the weather is good. A great find.

Vengo de vez en cuando para tomar un brunch o un café y realmente me gusta. Me sorprende que algunas personas hayan encontrado que el personal y la gerencia son groseros; de hecho, entré una vez como un bribón revoloteando mi extracto bancario pensando que me habían cobrado dos veces. Fueron muy profesionales y amables al respecto, llamaron al gerente que echó un vistazo y me mostró que no podía leer mi propia declaración (tan vergonzoso). El punto es que fueron muy amables al respecto cuando realmente no tenían que serlo y en realidad dijeron que estaban contentos de que me sintiera capaz de hablarles al respecto. Así que no puedo dar cuenta de las experiencias de otras personas, pero sé que un sábado por la mañana ocupado causé un problema y fueron todo lo contrario de grosero.

My wife and me visited for breakfast, attracted by sourdough offerings. The breakfast was okay but partly cold and the service, although friendly, was chaotic and slow. Coffee took ages to come and the breakfast plates were chipped. These few comments aren’t damning the place, because what food we had was nice but my advice to the management would be to review the service side of the business and how to improve it.

I only popped in for a coffee but it was a really interesting place. It retains the feel of a town house so you feel like you are in someone’s salon. It was a hidden gem and interesting and independent. The coffee was high quality: that fruity flavour you only get with good stuff.

Lovely little neighbourhood cafe - with friendly service and downright delicious food. (Try the cinnamon buns - gooey and yummy!)

Visito semanalmente cuando tengo una reunión cerca, y nunca dejo de sorprenderme de la joya de este lugar, todo debido al excelente personal. Son cálidos, amables y muy serviciales.Un menú corto y una oferta de pasteles / pasteles se complementa con un excelente café, todo consumido en las acogedoras habitaciones interiores o en el tranquilo jardín en verano.No podría recomendar este lugar más.

Pumpkin spice latte was amazing. Best coffee drink I've ever had

It is a charming place, perfect for having some of their dishes for lunch or tasting a dessert with coffee. Very nice waiters and 10-class cuisine. I will return soon so I can see the beautiful cat that lives in the beautiful place.

Tuve un sabroso brunch de temporada (incluido calabaza asada) aquí con mi hijo estudiante antes de que nos dirigiéramos a la ciudad para ver la excelente exposición de la 'Última cena en Pompeya' de Ashmolean. Fue un brunch tan bueno como el que he comido en un café favorito en Logan Square, Chicago.

Best brunch spot oxford has to offer! From perfectly cooked full English to pancakes to sour dough and poached eggs it's the dream. And you wont be able to resist their cakes, gorgeous!

Honestly, if you are looking for a treat, Silvies' is it! Just had the most delicious breakfast of roasted pumpkin with feta cream, it was dreamy! Not to mention all their amazing sweet treats! Particularly their cinnamon buns, which are OUT OF THIS WORLD!! 10/10 service, all the people who work here are absolutely divine and so friendly! 100% recommend

We came for a leisurely breakfast but we weren't expecting the service to be quite so leisurely... After a long wait we asked the manager what had happened to our order, only to be firmly put in our place and told this was normal and we had to wait. We were made to feel very inferior. As you can expect, this spoiled our plan for a relaxed morning so we won't be coming again.

We visited this cafe for a family breakfast. We are locals and this could have become a regular venue for us.But oh no. The menus are very limited and there is no flexibility. And if you dare to make a request you get your head bitten off. We politely asked to swap a fried egg for a scrambled egg and were astonished that this was refused. Not only that but the manager was aggressively defensive, rudely making it clear that our request was highly unreasonable and that we were quite wrong to have made any comment at all. It is also expensive. So in summary you pay a high price for limited choice, no flexibility and a very rude manager.

Silvie is a lovely, lovely cafe that I cannot recommend enough. The food is very good. Or so I think - I might have been a little bit distracted by the magical atmosphere and the super cuddly Rosie the cat and so I don't know whether I paid sufficient attention.

A sweet little cafe in the style of a lovely English flat. The best is the beautiful garden, one of the best spots in Oxford, which is not ina college. And on top of that, the food is delicious.

Lekkere zelfgebakken gebak en brood, dat je kan genieten zowel binnen als buiten in de tuin. Het bananenbrood is zeker een aanrader.

Nice food, casual relaxing atmosphere.

In a quiet, out of the way location, Silvie offers comfort and quality food.

Really cute place with delicious seasonal food. Also they have a lovely cat who is very friendly, and a pretty garden.

Delicious breakfasts in a charming house with a garden.

Not sure whether to laugh. Think the lady there today is a little off her rocker. Stayed at the B&B; which is OK. Cannot be bothered to waste my time explaining why but suffice to say we will make sure that we do not pass on a good recommendation to anyone. Walked out and went to Bannisters down the road. Do not like being told it is our job to curry favour with this lot when all I wanted was a poached egg instead of scrambled (apparently they cannot do this although its on the menu....). Nice cake does not make up for vile customer service. Go on a some sort of course, please, there must be something for people like you....those almost beyond redemption.

i see this place gets mixed reviews. We were not in-patients of the B&B;, so we breakfasted in the front room under the watchful eye of the person manning the till. Small menu of breakfast sarnies was actually exactly what we wanted. The fried egg sandwich is two eggs between two big mattresses of san Francisco-style white sourdough, of sufficient structure to pick up with both hands but enough absorption to ensure it didn’t ooze down your chest. The perfect fried egg sarnie. The bacon sarnie connoisseur opposite was more than satisfied with his bacon and egg version. Array of cakes looked super, but there was no chance of fitting anything else in. Maybe they do more stuff in the room at the back, who knows. Tea and coffee were both very good indeed. Service was swift and friendly, not brusque. The only thing that would have improved our brekkie experience is fresh orange juice. But I'm a blow-in, They know their market. We recommend.

Unaccomodating and rude staff. Never been so badly treated before.

Delicious food! We stayed at Browns (the hotel attached to the cafe) so came down for breakfast in the morning. The food was lovely, staff super friendly, and we liked the charm of the place. Weather was good so we sat out in the garden and were greeted by the cat, Rosie, who loved a good fuss. There seemed to be a lot of locals coming to eat here, not just hotel guests. Would definitely come again!