Sweet Pea' Tea Room in Harborough

So disappointed with the service since they moved to kelmarsh! I’ve been a few times and the owner lady always seems so stressed and short with customers and sometimes staff! She doesn’t look as happy as she used to be at there other tea room. Today I simply asked for a slice of cheese to have with a cheese scone, and she stated they were far too busy with orders to cut cheese. I could have some grated cheese!! Apparently too busy and no work top space to cut cheese. I didn’t want grated cheese, especially if it’s pre packed , I just wanted a little slice of cheese! I don’t think that was too much to ask. I ended up having a fruit scone. She wasn’t bothered that I was disappointed. In the queue I heard her tell another customer they were too busy to do something for the customer, I didn’t hear what the request was. Surely with in reason we can ask for simple requests. The selection isn’t as good as it used to be at the old tea room. Nor is the service.

Had the best lunch today with our granddaughters. The owners went out of their way to create a very special afternoon tea lunch for them with a special drink on their own little tea pot. Our toasties were gorgeous snd came with crisps, coleslaw and salad. A wonderful cafe, fabulous friendly staff in and super clean. Excellent value for money, will be back soon. Thank you xx

Have been meaning to go for ages as I pass daily on the way to work, finally managed to get around to it and it was sooo worth it! Beautiful tea, ordered a sandwich which was £7, I thought was a bit expensive but expected however when it came out wonderful fresh ingredients, salad and crisps. Beautiful. Cakes were wonderful as well! Beautiful setting. Will be taking the in-laws soon and will visit the garden next time.

I witnessed the owner humiliating their hard-working staff right in front of me. It was embarrassing and unprofessional. They should value their staff and treat them with more respect.

Excellent Covid measures in place. Cosy warm atmosphere and very friendly staff. Menu was simple but plenty of choices. We had a delicious warm cheese scone served with butter and individual pots of real loose tea, served in beautiful china cups and saucers. Simply delightful.

An impromptu lunch while we were in Market Harborough. There was a cosy atmosphere which is something sadly lacking in many places since COVID while still maintaining good social distancing practises. The staff were all friendly and food superb. This will be our first choice next time.

The staff here are really friendly and very accommodating. Despite being a little early for the lunch menu, they were happy to provide us with a delicious homemade quiche and one of the nicest tuna paninis I’ve tasted. Both came with crisps and a plentiful and very fresh salad. Whilst we didn’t have the homemade cakes on this occasion, they looked delicious. Next time!! There are excellent Covid procedures in place - our table and chairs were thoroughly cleaned before we sat down and we were well spaced from other guests. The decor is fun and we loved the retro outfits the ladies were wearing - it added to the charm of this cosy place.

Sweet Pea tea room was one of only a handful of cafes open in Market Harborough this lunchtime as it seems many cafes now close on Mondays. My visit to Sweet Pea didn't disappoint. Excellent service with a smile and really good Covid prevention measures in place. The latte and panini were delicious and I'll definitely be back! Menu is smaller than usual but has everyone you would like to see on a lunchtime menu. Please keep supporting our local, independent businesses and thank you for staying open!

This is a lovely friendly little tearoom with great helpful service. Good food, especially the homemade cake which my partner praised highly. All the current required procedures are in place from taking contact details to cleaning pens used! Tearoom is currently taking part in government scheme to eat out in August which was an unexpected bonus. Thank you once again for a pleasant lunch and making our first visit out seem "normal". We hope to be back soon.

We made two visits to the tea rooms in one day! Felt very safe with all the procedures put in place with taking our contact details with cleaned pens, anti bac our hands prior to sitting down, tables and chairs were spaced out and cleaned thoroughly before next customer sat on them. We were only in the area for a 2 night stay but with research prior to arrival found this lovely place. We had homemade cheese, tomato and carmelised onion quiche and a bacon, brie and chilli panini - both delicious and served with home made coleslaw. After a walk around the lovely town it was time for our afternoon tea stop! We had the homemade lemon drizzle and blueberry sponge and the chocolate and vanilla chequered cake. Both delicious. Would thorough recommend this lovely tea room. Keep up the good work!

Lovely cafe; great food and really friendly and helpful service. We were made hugely welcome despite having two messy small children in tow! The cafe is also spotless and it’s clear that every possible effort has been made to make it COVID-safe. We felt very confident eating there and will definitely be back.

We have visited this tearoom almost every week since it opened and it never changes - they all try so hard to please their visitors and always go out of their way to be helpful. The food and drinks are wonderful and this tearoom is well worth a visit. We think it's the best in Harborough!

Stumbled on this rather quaint and cosy cafe today. Stepping inside was like stepping back to an innocent period in time where one could sit calmly and enjoy a cuppa and cake. I didn’t have cake though. It was lunch time and I needed a small bite of something savoury. I opted for a bacon, Brie & chilli panini. It came with a side salad, home made coleslaw and some crisps. It looked lovingly prepared and tasted amazing. The panini hadn’t been squashed to a thin hard crisp , the Brie was thick and melting, the bacon was a nice cut and thick slice and the chilli jam topped this delicious trio off. I loved everything about this small but beautiful cafe and will come back for cake on another visit.

Visited Sweet Pea’s Tea Room on a Saturday afternoon having heard many positive words from family and friends. It’s worth a visit, it’s vibrant and dare I say pretty. Service was prompt and obliging. My wife and I were possibly a little unlucky on our visit. When there, the tearoom, to a person, was impeded by a lady’s telephone which rang extra loud and uninterrupted. Unbothered that she was disturbing the vibe in the tearoom, she gassed on as if her call was everyone else’s problem. When it rang again, she answered, and proceeded with a tedious Cybil Fawlty rendition. Anyway, this wasn’t the fault of the management (although I’d have banned her for life), they were liable for the standard of sausages however. I couldn’t work out if the sausages were Quorn or made of paper. Noise irritants and meat aside, the rest of the tearoom is one of Harborough’s best places to visit, vintage crockery and refined receptacles, this certainly isn’t Costa or a greasy spoon. Oh and the cakes are delicious.

So close to the church this gem of a tea shop, its small & very popular, can be visited at the same time as the towns museam . Lovely welcome good atmosphere a helpful family concern. Cakes look great shame we only had time for a coffee.

This tea room is homely and beautiful. It was super clean, the food tasted amazing and staff were attentive. I look forward to returning - thank you!

A delightful family-run tea room. We are always made to feel welcome. The food is excellent and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Highly recommended

Amazing family run place, comfy warm clean! Love the cakes there and all the unique tea pots and cups are a nice touch! Will be back!

This really was like stepping back in time. Fifties ambience . Traditional food beautifully served by a delightful group of ladies dressed in clothes of the period . Thecheese scones were to die for. Look forward to returning on my next visit to Market Harborough.

The Sweet Pea is utterly charming. There is very much a 40s vibe and its done extremely well. Absolutely delicious food, friendly service and the only place I have ever been to that serves a LARGE Flat White! For that along I would award 5 stars. Very well worth a visit

Visited sweet Pea Tea room for lunch the service was very good and friendly the tea room is small and cosy with a lovely welcoming atmosphere , the food is locally sourced and is freshly prepared really enjoyed the quiche and salad would recomend it to everyone .

Such excellent value for money. Full English breakfast without the white baps and whole meal toast, mug of coffee- all for £7.00!

To eat here is like stepping back in time to a golden era. The vintage decor gives the tearooms a unique and classic style and it is like an oasis of calm in today's busy hustle and bustle. Service is excellent and the staff are very friendly. The food is fresh and tasty. Tea is served in china cups, it is real tea leaves and transports me back in time when food was freshly prepared and not pre-packaged. Just don't forget to use the tea strainer!

We visited Sweet Peas to be greeted with a very warm friendly welcome the atmosphere was relaxed although the tables were busy.

Beautiful traditional style tea room. Lovely decor, pretty china cups and saucers. I have visited a couple of times once for tea and cakes delicious and for an egg and bacon cob. All the food was excellent. Very cosy atmosphere all the staff friendly and helpful.

My husband and myself usually pop for lunch or ice-cream when in Harborough but this week we fancied a change so decided to try Sweet Pea's. Because we had our dog with us, we took a table outside and I went inside to order.

Visited this charming tea room with a friend for lunch while on a shopping trip. The decor was very appealing with an old fashioned charm. The food was delicious and the service was very prompt and courteous with friendly and attentive staff. There was a good range of homemade and tempting looking cakes. Well worth a visit.

Today our family visited this tea room which was extremely busy and as a group of five we managed to find a table for four. The staff immediately arranged another chair to accomodate us. The drinks and cakes we received were delicious.The surroundings were lovely and a great place to take time out from exploring.

We were staying with friends locally and they took us here for lunch, delightful 40s/50s themed cafe, waitresses dressed in clothes from the period with old radios and other items etc on display, the coffee and food (sandwiches, paninis, salads, hot food were first class as was the service from the very friendly helpful ladies, a great place for coffee/ snack lunch. Will certainly visit again.

We visited Sweet Pea Tearooms with friends who regularly go. They had told us how good it was and we were not disappointed. Homemade Quiche and Ploughman's were both served with a lovely salad. A very warm welcome from the staff too. We will be back.

We had been shopping and stopped for lunch.All food was delicious and well presented.The place is warm and welcoming.I would only add that it would be helpful to have a kids menu ?

Friendly atmosphere with cosy decor. Warm welcome. The menu offers lots of choi

Excellent central location. On the day we visited it was very busy and we had to wait for a table. Well worth the wait. We both chose jacket potatoes and they were delicious. Service was brisk and friendly and the place literally buzzed.

Sweat Peas , very homely friendly nice little tea room , staff warm , friendly helpful , food always very good , weather you have lunch ,or just a snack , cheese scones are to die for , and the chillie jacket Brill, try it you will like it , gets busy so get in there quick .

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I’ve been here several times, but every time I go to Market Harborough I have to at least pop in for some fruit scones to takeaway! I have never had such delicious scones, I’ve even had to give up buying them elsewhere because they just don’t compare to these ones! If only I had the recipe!!!!

Found this lovely vintage tea room today and it did not disappoint. The place was well decorated, not OTT tacky vintage, offering a decent menu at reasonable prices. Delicious loose leaf tea, tasty cakes (the scones are excellent) and decent coffee. The loo was clean and tidy and accessible too. The only downside is the step up into the premises. The friendly and efficient service was very welcome.

Our first visit to this delightful independent tea shop. The staff were very friendly, the menu extensive and the food excellent. Not the cheapest - jacket potatoes £6.50, pot of tea £2.25 - but well worth it. Big pot of loose leaf tea with lovely strainer, unusual teaspoons, and China cups and saucers. We did have to ask for condiments but they came immediately. The one improvement we would love to see is the use of fairly traded tea, coffee etc. Then it would be perfect. Highly recommended.

This was our second visit and although we were only stopping for coffee it was just as good as the first time. Such a friendly family run place and even though the daughter wasn’t working she came in with her young daughter to help out and spent time chatting to what seemed to be other regular customers. The coffee and teacake was lovely and I like the little extras like colouring books and crayons for the kids. It’s not the biggest place for a pram but the bathroom is a good size with nappy changing facilities available too. We found this place after trying to get in the chain coffee shops and I’m so glad we did as it’s so much nicer and off the beaten track. Will definitely be our place of choice every time we visit Market Harborough.

We are regulars at this Cafe' and have always enjoyed great service and good food. Nice 1950's atmosphere and decor and the breakfast baps are very tasty.

This little gem is a breath of fresh air away from the big chains. Home made cakes beautiful scones and lunchtime savouries served with a choice of teas and coffees. Set in a 1950s style the place is reminiscent of grannies front room. The service is lovely you will not be disappointed.

It certainly is a gem and makes any trip to Market Harborough even more enjoyable.

Diving in from the rain off the beaten track in Market Harborough, we stumbled into a warm welcome at this fantastic family run place ... Locally owned, quality food and drink coupled with brill service & a nice atmosphere...

Sweet pea is a very down to earth little tea room . Staff are very polite and helpful , not to over the top , decor is very nice , clean, sit in the arm chairs at the side and just relax, nice and restful , oldie worldly, you have to try it .

Blown away by how beautiful this tea room is. The family that run it are so lovely, generous and fantastic to have a chat with. Stunning decor, perfect afternoon tea spot. Will definitely be going back & taking friends & family too! So thankful to have found this little gem in Market Harborough. Thank you so much Team Sweet Pea’s.

Fabulous tea room/cafe. We only had hot drinks and cake which were excellent! Lovely staff and wonderful 50’s theme carried through from decor to cutlery. Our new preferred eating place in Harborough.

Sweet Peas is everything you could want in a tea room. Beautifully decorated with antiques and pretty things, you feel at home right away! The staff are always so lovely and welcoming, the cakes and scones are heavenly and the hot chocolate with marshmallows is the best thing ever!!! My favourite place in Market Harborough by a mile!

Found by chance while walking through Harborough and really is a little gem. The staff (who I think are the owners) we're lovely and the scones were excellent. In Harborough fairly regularly so will use again.

Me and my sister visit this cafe often and never have any complaints! The staff are so friendly and welcoming! We went on a Saturday afternoon when our mum came to visit and the place was heaving (it does live up to expectations), it was really busy so we asked if we could reserve a table and return in 10 minutes. The table was ready and waiting for us. We stayed for coffee and lunch. If you are looking for tasty, homemade food then this is a great place to keep in mind!

We have visited Sweet Peas a few times now as a family. It’s fabulous! The staff are always friendly and glad to see you, even when they’re rushed off their feet. It’s so nice to see a local family run business in a world of faceless chains. The range of food and drinks is excellent and the cakes are devine!! If you stop anywhere for a drink or bite to eat in Harborough it should be here ❤️

We stumbled upon this gorgeous little cafe whilst shopping in Market Harborough. Absolutely loved the vintage surroundings / decor, so cosey...almost feels like being in someones front room. The homely feel definately does not take away from the amazing service and professionalism of the staff.

Just had another great visit to Sweet Peas tea-room. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble for them. Their home made scones and cakes are to die for and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Keep up the good work the Payne family

Visited for the first time today at approx 10.30. Decor great and food was amazing however entrance/exit to the cafe is a rather high step which may be difficult for some to negotiate with buggies/mobility problems. Maybe another pair of hands is needed as felt that service was compromised as people too busy and a couple of bits had to be asked for twice.

Came here as visiting the area and was looking for a tea rooms. Found this little gem and were not disappointed. Very warm welcome and nice variety of sweet treats. Had a chocolate milkshake and a frappe both of which were fab and good value for money.

It certainly is a gem and makes any trip to Market Harborough even more enjoyable.

We visited this little gem of a place today Delighted to get served proper tea and soft drinks Quaint tea room that has a really friendly atmosphere It was busy but we were served quickly Would recommend to anyone visiting Market Harborough

We found this coffee shop quite by accident and after having morning coffee decided to go back for lunch.

Just had lunch at Sweet Peas with a friend, lovely relaxing atmosphere,and vintage decor.

I visited this tea room on Saturday WOW it was so BUSY (popular),the food was well presented and very tasty,considering on how busy it was the staff provided a excellent service. I will be coming back to this little gem.

Whilst in town my mother, daughter and I decided to visit this inviting tea room for the first time after hearing such great reviews.

Staying in the town for 2 days and stumbled upon this tea room. It looked closed but we were welcomed in and served very quickly. Very friendly couple working here later joined by daughter and another lady. Ordered toast and juice and the bread was of good quality and well toasted. We happened to mention to the owner that we were visiting and finding it colder than at home and had stupidly not bought a coat - she offered to lend me a coat or shawl for 2 days- I declined but thought this was a lovely touch. All in all very happy with the food and service and would return.

Visited for the first time on a busy Saturday and were warmly welcomed by the owner who sat us down and took our order promptly. My wife chose a cheese scone with tea and I had a Sweetpea flat white and I am pleased to say skimmed milk was available. Our order arrived within minutes and the scone was reported to be delicious and cheesy at this point I was salivating as I am on a post holiday diet. The tea in a proper teapot with loose tea came with a tea-strainer and a rest so dribbles! My coffee was lovely and a local Market Harborough coffee bean specially blended for Sweetpea. All in all a very pleasant experience and one I look forward to repeating soon

We had been shopping and was going to have a coffee but the food looked lovely we had lunch as well . The owner was very friendly and pleasant. The food was delicious and fresh ....we will be back

My husband and our two young children went here today for breakfast. The service was prompt and professional but not friendly. There was no friendly engagement between us and the staff.

I love this place!! Beautiful surroundings, a warm welcome and the best tea I’ve ever had served in gorgeous china cups. Food always fresh and tasty and the cakes are simply delicious. Well done to you all.

What a wonderful welcome awaits you when you enter this homely, pleasing and warm little "olde world tea shop". To add to the pleasure of our visit and to our delight there was a number of gluten free options. I personally had a slice (no tell a lie, 2 slices) of GF tea loaf and very good it was. Recommend the coffee as well.

I'm here right now on a chilly morning sitting in front of the fire with a very tasty bacon and egg roll. Egg cooked enough not to squelch down my front when i bit, but still soft enough to be creamy. Even the bread is lovely. Top marks.

We dropped in to Sweet Peas cafe this afternoon on a shopping trip.What a lovely surprise.This tea room is very quaint, clean and pretty.Pleasant waitress and lovely granary bread served with great coffees including decaf.So having tried out most cafes in Market Harborough this is our No.1 choice and will be our regular port of call from now on.

Fantastic carrot cake...must be the best we ever had. Victoria Sponge was not bad either. Excellent service and committed to what they are doing. Lovely family run cafe. Prices are reasonable for cake and coffee.

Decorated like a traditional cottage sitting room. Homemade cake looked delicious and portions generous. However, too much rich eating the night before prevented us trying some on this visit. Toasted tea was tasty though. Very friendly service. Will visit again.

Five of us had lunch there and the food was great. We hit the lunchtime rush, and they apologised that we’d need to wait but in fact they were prompt. There was a cosy feel about the place and we’ll definitely be back.

This place has only been open for seven weeks and it is really busy in a town that has loads of cafes and places to eat. That says a great deal about what is offered here. We enjoyed a delightful light lunch, sandwiches and paninis, individually prepared to order, accompanied by good coffees in a very welcoming environment. Friendly, attentive service rounded-off the experience. We shall return soon, if only to try out the homemade cakes!