Stamford Arts Coffee Shop in South Kesteven

We visited today and ordered a bacon roll , toasted sandwich and asked for a children’s beans on toast or dish of beans for a one year old. All they could offer was a set menu of children’s bean on toast , normal (sharp) crisps a fruit shoot and sweets for £4.95 . The later 3 items no use to a one year old . The menu needs a re think to accommodate younger children . Not good value for money either , bacon roll in a stale roll for £4.95 !! Won’t be returning , poor value , no atmosphere !!

Lots of choice of cafes in Stamford but we went to the Arts Centre for a snack lunch. There are just a few tables and chairs, and the service is through a hatch/counter. The sandwiches we had were tasty and fresh. Pleasant staff. Limited snacky menu but worth a visit.

This was my first visit back to this cafe since change of ownership. It was always one of our favourite places for me and the children, before or after a show or even simply for tea and cakes, lunch.We were not disappointed! Trish and her team still welcome you with big smiles and the service is prompt and professional. Whilst the menu is simple their is a huge selection and all of great quality. Lunch are always fresh and made on the spot.This is a hidden gem in Stamford where service is great, food fresh and excellent and prices very reasonable.Nic

This cafe used to be excellent, home made good quality food, along side good staff always helpful and friendly. Nothing special now and no atmosphere at all. Expensive and slow service. People seemed to lack any interest in what they were selling or providing a service The food was average. Lots of other places in Stamford that are better than this is now. Very sad

This cafe provided us with a reasonable and delicious bowl of soup at lunchtime. The staff were friendly an£ helpful.

This used to be a great place for food!!Think again. Go somewhere else!This is dreadful!!!Service is slow. Food is ok but badly presented. Prices are high.Plastic cups for water and smoothies!!?? In an age where we are supposed to be limiting plastic use??Handwritten labels on cake selection?Drinks served ages before the food. Not all food ordered at the same time, served at the same time.So poor I will not return!!

What has happened to Art Center cafe, no luscious home made cakes or scones, massive increase in price of coffee, plus now no free refills. Think we will be finding somewhere else for our get together.

We visit Stamford at least once a week and always called in to the Art centre cafe. Unfortunately it's now been 'modernised', losing its homely community feel.All the prices have been significantly increased especially the drinks. Now all drinks are large. You would be better looking at any of the other cafes in Stamford, unless things change.

The cafe has changed ownership and has been redecorated and refurnished. There seem to be the same lovely staff. However, without warning, the coffee has increased in price from filter coffee at £1.80 a refillable cup to £2.50 for machine made coffee. Not an unreasonable price, but it took a long time to make and was very bitter. The menu seemed similar but we were not eating that day. I fear they may lose customers.

Very convenient cafe within the ARTS CENTRE...handy when in a hurry and on a busy day....tastey cakes! Only disappointment is it is a little lacking in character but so convenient and with friendly staff....

Extremely ignorant and sullen girl serving....older woman, who should know better, just as bad. They were both overheard talking about us in a derogatory manner. I can’t find the words to describe the appalling service we received.

Down to earth and friendly place to eat, meet friends or while away a bit of time with the kids. Coffee is not the best in town but it's decent, and they serve a good selection of hot and cold food including amazing curly fries. They are really very good.

Lovely coffee shop with friendly staff and a great selection of snacks and light meals all freshly made to order. Ideal for pre or post film in the Arts Centre cinema. Pleasant surroundings, there is usually displays of art by local artists and in the ante room where there are more tables.

The food was average and nothing special about the coffee or the service. If you're just there waiting for a show to start it's probably fine, but you wouldn't really want to hang out there in preference to a normal coffee shop.

There is a nice atmosphere here. The various stalls are not exactly over-stocked but neither is there any kind of hard selling going on. There is something that appeals to everyone if you look hard enough.

I like to support local business but didn't really enjoy this at all. To be fair we didn't try the hot meals but there are a lot better places in Stamford.

The coffee shop within the Arts Centre is an excellent place to meet before or after visiting the actual Arts Centre. I once did a book launch here in the Centre and the coffee shop did the catering which was just perfect. One can order at a hatch and personalise your order! I like my coffee very black and they are always willing to oblige. I always call in when I am visiting to see the various art exhibitions held there. Neat little shop too.

Very friendly staff, prompt service and they offer a great affrordable menu for all family types. However, do not open on Bank Holidays!

This simple but unassuming eatery forms part of the very popular and centrally located arts centre. It serves a mixture of teas, coffees, sandwiches, baked potatoes and cooked breakfasts to a loyal clientele. Prices are very good

Open later than most other coffee shops in town this place is still open to serve you a baked potato or toasty well after the others have packed up and gone home. Food is simple and there is plenty of choice in sandwiches, salads and baked potatoes. Breakfasts are also a good idea.

Very good service and tasty cakes. Weather was very cold so an ideal spot to pop in for a pot of tea and cakes.

A great range of lunches both hot and cold. Coffee and cakes good too. Long opening hours make it convenient for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Just outside (5 mins walk) this is a great place to pop into for some light lunch ,tea or coffee,child friendly and friendly service..There is a tourist information /shop within and also a gallery,although i did not go into the gallery...

Really nice coffee shop and food very good and reasonably priced, be aware they get busy has very popular with the locals. There is a second seating area down the stairs which is larger.

I can't count how many times I dropped by during a festival to grab water, and they always were so nice to me. I wish I'd had the time to grab something there to eat.

A very nice arts center with a cosy cafe. A really nice place to stop off for a short break when visiting this lovely town in south Lincolnshire. Friendly staff and a very good source of local information.

The Arts Centre is a good place to start a visit to Stamford. We collected some leaflets from the Information...

Brilliant place for coffee and cake or light snacks and jackets. The staff are always lovely and the food is...

Vivimos en Stamford con una (ahora) ocho años hija de Matilda y hemos utilizado la Arts Center cientos de veces cafetería a lo largo de los años. Es inmejorable, en nuestra opinión, por el precio y el club sándwich, especialmente, es fabuloso, lleno de jamón, queso, tomate, pepino, huevo, Turquía. . Encantador.. Para un lado de rizado patatas fritas y no hay nada mejor! El servicio es siempre amable y hay un montón de espacio abajo para los niños que salen en el centro de arte. Su menú es variado y la comida es sencilla, fresca y sabrosa. Este es un lugar relajado, ideal para familias, y ojalá que siga de largo.

Mis amigos y yo nos metimos aquí consejos sobre Stamford para nuestra visita de día como la oficina de información turística también estaba allí, y decidimos tomar un café mientras estuvimos allí. El servicio era rápido y amable. Hay una buena selección de platos a precios muy razonables.

El personal siempre listo para ayudar a acomodar diferentes órdenes

Excellent, very quick service. Simple food but perfectly good and reasonable value for money. Worth a visit if you're looking for a light lunch and refreshments.

Well worth a visit. Located in a hotch-potch of lovely old buildings which house the cinema, gallery, ballroom and Information Centre, the cafe is right in the heart, and there are always people coming and going from events, so there's a real buzz. The cafe also stays open til 8pm (hot food served until 7.30pm), so it's a good place to drop into at the end of the day for a bite to eat and a read of the paper.There's a good and interesting menu written up on the boards, ranging from soup and toasted teacakes to paninis and breakfasts, but my favourite is the jacket potatoes, which are cooked perfectly and come with a really good salad and generous toppings.

This arts style coffee shop is well situated in a quiet square not far from th centre of Stamford. It is far more than a coffee shop and sells hot beverages, soups, delicious fruit or cheese scones, breakfasts and light lunches. Nice paintings on the walls for sale, and the arts centre box office within a few yards gives the place a very pleasant homely atmosphere. I don't know whether the staff are paid or volunteers but without exception they are friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Well done. Prices are low to medium but for the experience well worth it. Highly recommended

I always enjoy this coffee shop. It's consistently good, and a great atmosphere. There are also art events to view from time to time.

Lovely, warm and welcoming cafe in the arts centre. Serves basic but lovely cafe food, baked potatoes with fillings, sandwiches, toasties, salads, cakes and so on. Nice atmosphere, lots of different table sizes, with friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Stamford is one of those places that offers a huge array of different places to eat, from fine dining right down to high street take aways.. The Art centre is one of those places you might only know about if you lived, or knew someone that lived in Stamford. (I used to live there) This place is great for a lunch and always busy. They do an amazing club sandwich that I highly recommend you try. The service is always efficient and friendly, and the prices are hard to beat. I've personally been dozens of times and always had a great meal.

We happenend upon this place by accident whilst in Stamford and are pleased we did.They are open until 8pm, and do all manner of snacks and meals. We had tea and scone and flapjack, which were very good.

After 530/6pm it's hard to find a coffee shop open In Stamford and so good to go here to round a shopping day off or get a quick bite to eat. Staff always v friendlyVery cleanWholesome regular food like sandwiches and toasties Baked filled potatoesCan't complain of prices either

Great place to go for a snack. Went the other day and we had toasted sandwiches, they have changed the bread they usually use and it was delicious an thee fillings were excellent. The gentleman serving was cheerful and friendly. Everything home cooked at a reasonable price.

Strictly snacks & a drink in a fairly crowded area. Pleasant service, decent quality & fair prices. Also, do note that while Stamford has few public lavatories - this cafe is well equipped!!

We as a family go her every Saturday while our kids take part in dancing lessons. Breakfasts, bacon baps, jacket potatoes, baguettes, toasties, melts, tea, shakes. All very good quality and friendly staff. Great for a snack, meal or just a drink, whatever you fancy.

I've been going here ever since I was little and I always order the Bronx Bagel, lovely service, gorgeous food and drink, very good price

Hi viewers, my daughter and I dropped in for lunch and it was just great. I had a big breakfast and my daughter had 2 cheese scones. A must and all at a good price too.

I love coming here, very homely, all homemade food, delicious cakes and soup, curly fries a treat! Can take a wee while when very busy but worth the wait.

After asking our way in the INFORMATION CENTER we managed to stay in the little coffee FOR A QUICK LUNCH.The menu is simple but tasty. We chose a home made quiche which came with a huge salad.We managed to get a beer and a coffee.We even managed to get Free WIFI.The price was very correct under 20 poinds in this lovely but expensive town.All kitchen staff were very clean and talented .Well dine guys

Brilliant friendly helpful staff ready to talk about food offeredGood home cooking at a fair price. Easy to get served and good choice of dishes

Called in on the way home and had a lovely cup of tea and a piece of carrot cake. Lovely and cosy and daily newspapers to read, very friendly staff

The cafe has been recently refurbished. It continues with the same staff and wonderful baking. Suitable for breakfast, coffee, light lunches and teas.We much appreciate our coffees before our keep fit class.

Hi viewers. What a great little place to have a cuppa. Staff very friendly and a good size pot of tea. Well worth a visit. We will be back. Thanks

We have been coming here for lunch since my son was born, he's now 6, and we've never had a bad experience. It's child friendly, the food is delicious and its always good value for money.

Think we may have chosen badly as the soup was rather bland - we should have gone for our first thought of baguette instead. We also had a table away from everyone else that was quite chilly. Staff were really friendly though and service was very good despite them being extremely busy.

The cafe serves snacks and meals, which are sensibly priced. Within the same building you can see a film, exhibition or listen to a concert.

Good service and plenty of choice whether you require a coffee or just a snack. Certainly worth a visit even if you are not visiting the cinema or theatre!

The menu of home-made meals/snacks never fails to delight.My father, who was the archetypal sarcastic schoolmaster, always used to ask at the counters of such places, "in whose home was the product made?", cringingly for we boys.I can recommend the coffee cafetiere. It contains enough for two leisurely cups and they use especially fine beans (to my taste) - good enough to merit me writing this review.Alas, cherry pie was not on the menu that day.

Wow, needed a bite to eat and we popped in to the Coffee Shop for a bite.... We were tempted by the Full Enlish... Everything cooked from fresh and real butter on the toast!200 yards from the centre Pedestrian Precinct.Really was a first class brekkie with a great pot of tea.Go on give them a try andnd don't miss out on the Cinema in the same location see separate review.

We visited before going to the theatre, it was all home cooked food. I didn't get as I ordered, but still nice. A good selection of food

The choice of food is good. It can be a light snack or a larger meal, all freshly cooked.Whatever I have chosen I have liked.

What a fabulous place to have a snack, a coffee or a sandwich before the theatre. Excellent home cooking at a brilliant price.

I have been going to the coffee shop for 20 years now and have never been disappointed. Friendly, good grub, wide variety of choices. We went there before with had kids for coffee or a light meal (bagels, sandwiches, soup, fry ups, baked potatoes, home made cakes, etc), with the kids, and the kids (now teenager) are still going, and so are we!

Very good value with a variety of snacks, sandwiches and drinks. Service quick and staff helpful. We go if we are going to an event at the Arts centre, but also if we are in Stamford and don't want a long wait for lunch.

whilst waiting for a sisters performance here we stopped to have a coffee and a snack. they have excellent customer service and a good range of food.

Great value, simple honest food. Nothing special but great for a budget lunch. No complaints! The arts centre has a little gallery, a theatre and a lovely little cinema. Always tons going on for all the family. A great asset to Stamford.

I was wandering around Stamford needing a light lunch, when I came upon the Stamford Arts Coffee Shop. Very simple, clean, lovely staff and freshly prepared food. They do not skimp on the fillings for the toasted sandwiches or the baguettes. Well worth a visit.

So much going on here - its like a tardis - well worth checking out We saw a film but the schedule is great.

This little coffee shop in the Arts complex is not to be missed.It serves a variety of foods but I always have coffee with a cheese scone. You get a second cup free.

My son and I called in for a coffee late this afternoon, and we received a lovely warm welcome. I was tempted by the shortbread which was absolutely delicious! Shall definitely be back.

You can view some art and have a bargain lunch - super. The Arts Centre is a fantastic venue for all of the arts and the coffee shop offers home made food.

This coffee shop never disappoints on value and service. Have visited a number of times over the last few months and the standard is always good. Very helpful and cheerful staff willing to go the extra mile to ensure a good visit. Visiting recently before Christmas they were very busy and they explained that their would be a wait because of cooking the orders. Sadly people moaned about it but I have to say they coped well under the pressure and the food was as lovely as ever.

Really friendly staff, food cooked to order, lovely home cooked style, great every time. Perfect while shopping or for a light tea

Not now, the staff are often indifferent as if you were interrupting something. Shame, lovely old pub with a heated part covered garden. Lost its way when the old landlord went off to Bourne to run Smiths. Never recovered

You can't fault this small cafe attached to the local art centre. The food is always good although fairly basic. The kitchen always looks spotless and the staff are helpful. This is definitely a good place if you have small children although it can get really busy.

Called in for a breakfast roll and a cup of tea. Got there just as they were opening, very nice staff service with a smile and lovely food.

This is a gem of a place, the food all freshly cooked. it is a bit small and cramped but hey, at this quality and price who is complaining. Pop in during shopping or sightseeing and look at the exhibition that is currently showing. What an assett for the people of Stamford

This is a great place to go in Stamford so much choice and information. The staff are happy and nothing is too much trouble. The prices for the meals were keen and the standard of food was good. This is very good value for money and it was easy to feel comfortable and part of the vibrant atmosphere. A place not to miss when you are in Stamford

Always good service and food, very good cheese scones, refills on coffee, clean, lots of seating, browse the artwork whilst relaxing.

Good choices of unpretentious food, is bagels, sandwiches,breakfasts and more. A favourite with locals.

In the busy Stamford Arts Centre in the middle of town. Coffee and Tea OK, staff very friendly, but not much of an atmopshere really.

what a little treasure. The wide range of choice for food and drinks. Nothing is too difficult to make. They make all their own cakes even gluten free ones. The prices are very reasonable. Much better than those high street chains. They have an extensive range of kids meals and all healthy not a single nuggets in sight. high chairs provided. wheel chair access too. will certainly go back. the staff were polite and couldn't do enough for you.although avoid on Mondays when you get the posh parents in with their little s%&ts when tumble lots are on. they destroy the downstairs floor. wouldntt want to see their house.