The Black Cat Cafe in Cotswold - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This used to be a really cosy cafe where you’d get decent quality coffee, cakes and toasties etc. visited today for the first time since before Covid and I’m guessing it must have changed hands. Espresso was undrinkable ( more like filter coffee) and we only ate one mouthful of the cheese ham toastie - anaemic, plastic ham and cheese. Dont like leaving negative reviews but this is more like a transport caf now which is such a shame. Won’t be back.

To my great sadness and disappointment, this beautiful and friendly community café closed extremely abruptly just two weeks ago. It is hard to fully state how large a loss this is for the town, and how much it will be missed by locals and tourists alike. It was always popular, and it was easy to understand why. Firstly, the staff. Every single time I came here, I was greeted with smiles. They made sure to learn my name, knew my typical order, and were great to chat with. Even during their busiest times they were always friendly. Secondly, the food. It was some of the best around- due in no small part to their excellent chef. A decently size menu with a great variety of options, at very reasonable prices (especially for the area and vs its nearest local competition). Lastly, atmosphere. This place had it in spades- from the busy summer tourist season, watching the world go by from a table inside with a cool drink, music in the background, to a cold winter day with the fireplaces going and nice hot food. I always felt welcome, and at home here. The sudden closure of the café is nothing short of an utter travesty. From what I've managed to learn in the past two weeks, it seems the staff of the café were given next to no notice of the closure from its directorial board- a board who have so far have provided no explanation for this. Could the café not have been saved? Could there not have been fundraisers to ensure it stays open? How can the directors of this *community* café snub the community it is serving? Surely any other course of action would have been better than what transpired here. Take their friendly chef, for example. He went on holiday at home overseas shortly before the closure, and has since learned he has no job to come back to. There was no "closing down" period, not even a "we're worried we'll close down"- even the staff themselves have said business was good. So to those directors I feel I must say this: your actions have not only displaced the wonderful staff to uncertain futures, but you've also deprived small town of its heart. And finally, I'd like to say a massive thankyou to the staff who made all my visits over the past year so wonderful.

On a dark day for me I visited alone and the atmosphere, food, coffee and staff lifted me from my black hole. Since then I’ve been back several times and it hasn’t disappointed ever. This is an absolute gem of a place with utter diamonds for staff.

Visited on Saturday lunchtime and sat outside. The service from staff was excellent, taking time and trouble to get the order as requested. We expect friendly, competent service, don't we? It's how the staff manage any slight problems which makes the difference, and our slight problem was managed excellently. Full marks and thanks to all.

It was only a tuna melt toastie but probably the best one I have ever had! Lovely bread and I do love bread with grill lines on!

A great abs friendly experience. All staff were kind and talkative. Really excellent food and drinks. A fantastic hot food selection!

Lovely cafe offering a range of lunches, pies, cakes and drinks. Located in centre of the market square it is ideal. Cost and quality is very good.

The food is always wonderful and a good selection on the menu. The staff are extremely friendly and warm. Still no Puffin baps though!!

We enjoyed a great cup of coffee and cake. The staff were very friendly. We will be back for lunch very soon. 👍

Menu pricing not consistent - some items seemed cheaper (£5 for a toasted sandwich) others expensive (£12 for a ploughman’s). My husband ordered the ploughman’s and it was teeny tiny for the money - a small amount of bread & cheese with 2 slices of very fatty ham, a bit of rocket, 4 small pickled onions, 2 gherkins & some chutney - not worth anymore than £8. Limited selection of soft drinks. Staff not very knowledgeable. I think it has recently been taken on as a community enterprise so these might just be teething issues and things to consider improving.

Recently visited Northleach (having not long moved into the Cotswolds area) and wanted to try this café having passed it a couple of times. The first thing to notice was how friendly and attentive the staff were. Some great choices on the menu (I went for the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs combo with toast). The smoked salmon was very high quality (no tough bits) and the scrambled eggs were fluffy and perfect. A lovely setting with great food and friendly staff - what more would you want?.....oh yeah - a sensible price.... and it was! I will be back - thank you!

We called in around midday and the cafe was serving both the breakfast and lunch menu. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Real fire was on. They made half size sandwiches for the children and there was a high chair available. The sandwiches, toasties and eggs benedict were delicious. Coffee was excellent. Great place with great values. Good value for money.

Kind staff, very tasty food, vegetarian friendly, very nice cakes. Had their bacon baps, lemon drizzle cake and bubble and squeak.

We have visited The Black Cat several times with our little dog. On each visit we have received a friendly welcome and have enjoyed the reasonably priced food and hot drinks. Tea is served 'properly' in a china tea pot and scones and tea cakes are excellent. On our next visit we are looking forward to trying the toasted sandwiches. The seating areas are spotlessly clean and very comfortable. There is also a garden area which children enjoy. It is family and dog friendly and the staff are delightful. It is currently open Mondays-Fridays and well worth a visit. . .

Lovely, local cafe with polite and friendly staff. They do a "pass it on" scheme to support the local town which is brilliant. Covid restrictions in place i.e. masks so made us feel safe. Food is lovely too along with the coffee. Support local business and do visit.

Stopped here on the way to the South West. We had toasties and coffees. The toasties were fantastic, jam packed full of fillings, and the coffee was smooth and flavourful. Exceptionally good value for money. Would really recommend.

We ordered 4 takeaway sandwiches a couple of days in advance as we were very busy that day. Sandwiches were ready and in the fridge when my husband went to collect them. They were THE BEST smoked salmon and cream cheese sarnie ever...nothing was skimped...

What a really superb venue for lunch, quality sandwiches/soup/cakes and hot drinks. Everything was fresh and tasty, served by very welcoming staff and at competitive prices. We had previously called into the nearby ‘Prison’ cafe, where prices were more than double and had a more...

Genuinely unbelievable food! Walked in- thought it was just a standard cute cafe. Blown away by the quality of my cooked brekky- remembered remarking at the time that that was the best one I’d ever had. Tasted like quality produce - suspect local, and extremely...

Disappointing atmosphere no wifi connection, alarm continuesd bleeping throught meal staff inattentive. smoky bacon and black pudding served withoutwarning i dislike smoked product and find blood pudding revolting. Please ask give a choice. Like u do with the bread

So good we visited twice on our trip away before lock down. Breakfast was superb with huge tables ensuring safe service at a distance but promptly served with thick sliced bread, beans, sausage and bacon plus tomatoes. Second time we had homemade parsnip, apples and...

Having read reviews and being cat lovers we were determined to visit and were delighted we did. Being popular we had a short socially distanced wait outside but a friendly welcome once inside and yes, as another reviewer had said, the best coffee around. Lovely...

Called at this cafe for a take away lunch whilst visiting Northleach. The cafe is centrally located and there is a small car park right outside. We had excellent bacon sandwiches made with very good bread and lashings of very tasty bacon, a very nice...

found on google on day out. had nice hot soup and tostie, bread nice and fresh even though it was end of day. piece of cake was big enough for 2. covid 19 ready. staff freindly. FREE parking out side in market square. but not...

I stopped here on a long bike ride and received a warm welcome along with a good vegetarian brunch and hot chocolate. I'd certainly go back next time I'm passing.

We went for brunch and the staff were really friendly and the food was good. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely community cafe, enjoyed a great flat white, staff were very pleasant and all safety measures were in place.

They were able to make gluten free options for all of the sandwiches and toasties etc, and ours were lovely

Great food, friendly service, all Covid 19 safety measures in place. Staff managing both eat in and take out options. We ate in the lovely cosy environment but it was fabulous to see about half a dozen people all queuing outside to pick up their...

Visited today..... Cold weather but gave friend & myself a warm welcome..menu is varied,well priced & we were served promptly. If you visit Northleach,stop here.

Lovely little cafe. My dogs loved it. They have a water bowl and a treat jar. The food was really nice and even took some brownies to take away

Stopped for a quick bite of lunch, albeit a bit late in the day. The sausage roll was fabulous, very tasty. Service was very slow though.

Fue a tomar un desayuno rápido con una amiga, tenía la burbuja y el chirrido con un huevo escalfado y tocino y le encantaba tanto que casi lo ordenó de nuevo. Pedí el inglés completo y fue fantástico, honestamente impresionante, uno de los mejores desayunos que he tenido en mucho tiempo. También pedimos algunos sandwiches de comida para llevar para amigos y tomamos un bocado y necesitábamos saber de dónde los habíamos sacado. ¡También una variedad de pasteles veganos y sin gluten! Si estás en o cerca del área de Northleach, ve a visitarlo, ¡no te decepcionará! ! !

Increíble lugar para bollos de café, espinacas y queso. Siéntate al lado de uno de los dos quemadores de leña. Elija un libro de las estanterías, para leer en el café o llevar a casa y pagar. El dinero irá a una organización benéfica local o grupo local. Encantador hallazgo.

A delightful community cafe which is definitely worth a visit! delightful location and delightful in all respects! I thoroughly recommend!

Whilst passing through Northleach I stopped at the black cat cafe with my son. We found the staff very friendly. The food was freshly prepared and the cakes all cooked in house. There was plenty of choice and the staff were able to accommodate when I went off menu. The cafe used to be house and has not been too messed about. There was an inviting log fire and several little rooms with tables or comfy seating in each. I had a coffee and cake and my son had similar. We then decided to have a panini. Nicely filled and a little side salad. Delicious. The only negative is the price which is a little high. I have been back a couple of times since though.

Our visit brightened up a damp November day after we had visited the Roman villa at Chedworth. Very nice to find a cafe with its own distinctive atmosphere. Good choice of food including for our vegan daughter.

A Community cafe just by the town square. Friendly welcoming young staff and a good offering of tasty lunches.

El Gato Negro estuvo a la altura de las críticas de TA. Un lugar peculiar que dio la bienvenida a los nietos con nosotros. Estacionamiento cerca de FOC, a diferencia de otros lugares. ¡No está lleno de fiestas como otros lugares de Cotswolds ese día! Buen café y comida. Buenas revistas. Compramos un libro usado de su colección por una donación. Una iglesia digna de una foto a la vuelta de la esquina. Un pequeño lugar feliz lejos de los turistas.

This little cafe on corner of market square is full of character. A welcome change to faceless coffee shop chains. Strong local feel, sells local paintings and crafts and 2nd hand books for charity. Serves ethical addictions coffee, fair trade and delicious .

Northleach es una antigua ciudad de lana muy atractiva que se encuentra a solo unos cientos de metros de la A 40 y el Gato Negro es una parada muy acogedora para tomar un café o un almuerzo ligero antes de enfrentar la pesadilla del sistema de carreteras de Cheltenham. Buena selección de bocadillos y pasteles y cómodos sofás con una selección de libros usados para navegar o comprar.

Friendly staff but most important thing is the coffee was fantastic! Had a toasted sandwich for lunch with this and it was great.

very nice place basically furbished with books, colour and nice food; friendly owners, a place where everyone can meet during the day and relax

We spotted cyclists sitting outside this cute cafe, which is always a good sign because cyclists know all the best coffee spots! The coffee was vey good, and the cakes hit the spot too. Not cramped inside, and service was fast and friendly. Totally happy.

Four of us on a 'bus pass' day trip from Hitchin to Stratford Upon Avon stopped in Northleach for lunch and found the Black Cat Cafe. The menu was varied with some more unusual dishes which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a relaxing atmosphere with a friendly staff who provided a fast and efficient service.

Great place to stop and have a drink. Warm welcome not as noisy as you would think it would be. Highly recommend if ever in the area

Fantastic brunch in a quaint location. Great food, very clean, staff friendly and reasonably priced! Owners even kindly returned something that we’d accidentally left behind!

A stop off for breakfast to break up a journey. Clean, friendly, a flavoursome coffee & hearty full english Lovely little cafe. Will visit again

Nice community cafe, plenty of space, very clean and friendly.

We stopped at the Black Cat for lunch and were really impressed. The building's lovely, staff very friendly and food was great. Really good value too, and they'll make kid-sized versions as well. Everything's really nice, from the local art on the walls to the selection of board games and books to keep you entertained over a coffee and a sandwich. Will definitely call in again when we're in the area.

Quick visit as part of a long walk with son and dog. Lovely cake and according to my 7 year old - the best hot chocolate in the world!! Dog friendly.

I went here with my mum and our two dogs for lunch and we were not disappointed. Lovely fresh food and a wide selection to choose from, Very cute decor, and we had a slice of yummy gluten free carrot cake to finish! The location is really nice, overlooking Northleach market square

Stopped off for cake and a coffee one damp afternoon whilst walking in the Cotswolds. Seating area deceptive as rooms go around back of counter so don't be put off by smallish frontage. Really nice coffee and walnut cake with friendly service. Nice fire going too which was welcomed.

Visitamos un domingo, alrededor de las 2. 30. Se les acabó la comida, toda la comida. Y al chico que trabajaba allí no parecía importarle en absoluto. Hay un pequeño supermercado al lado donde probablemente podrían haber comprado pan, etc. pero no.

We popped in here after our 4 mile walk. Was lovely and inviting especially with the log burner going. Coffee was really nice and so was the sandwiches. Would definitely go here again.

Paramos aquí para almorzar en una tarde lluviosa y fría y quedamos encantados con el servicio muy útil, la buena selección de alimentos, el acogedor comedor. . y la deliciosa comida. ¡Queríamos quedarnos y disfrutar del ambiente! ¡Y no hay nada como una taza de chocolate caliente bellamente preparada para calentarte!

The Black Cat es un encantador café local situado en la plaza de la ciudad de Northleach.

What a really good cafe, we said as we left. Good range and not expensive. Nice atmosphere. Not “all chinz and coach party” just a really good workaday cafe.

The Black Cat Cafe is connected with Northleach Church and is a Community Cafe. You can buy simple meals and delicious cakes , as well as coffees, teas and other hot drinks.

Siamo entrati in questo grazioso caffè per una tranquilla pausa pranzo. Due gentili cameriere ci hanno subito messo a nostro agio e fatto accomodare in una saletta accanto con caminetto (non acceso perchè era metà agosto) e divanetti comodi. Abbiamo preso degli ottimi panini, il mio con brie caldo e salsa al cranberry era delizioso, e un buon caffè lungo. L'acqua era gratuita e anche il tavolo ce lo siamo preparati da soli. L'atmosfera tranquilla di questo piccolo paesino e il locale ci hanno fatto apprezzare ulteriormente la nostra vacanza. In bagno poi c'era la lavatrice che lavava i panni, proprio come a casa! Consiglio assolutamente tappa in questo delizioso bar + visita al paesino con chiesa annessa, non ve ne pentirete!

The Black Cat Cafe is a community run cafe with paid staff in a building owned by the local church. The four of us had a lovely brunch here... ranging from a Full English to a pulled pork sarnie. Service was quick and efficient. The cafe is also dog friendly which is a bonus. Oh, and if you fancy learning Italian or bringing the kids for a story and craft session or just swapping books, you can do all that, too.

Popped in for lunch on a week day. The meals were good quality but small portions. The main problem was the length of time it took to serve two meals that only required plating up.40 minutes! Had to chase up twice. I appreciate that this is a"community café" but the tardiness needs to be addressed.

A welcome haven in this very attractive Cotswold village, after a 4 mile walk in the countryside. The tea was delicious and very good value and the staff very friendly. It is close to the amazing church of St Peter and St Paul which is one of the wonderful "Wool" Churches of the Cotswolds, so beautiful and really more like a cathedral. A nice surprise was when the church bells rang each hour, playing the tune of a well known hymn

This is a cosy cafe, with several comfy tables and seating areas. We could also take our dog in which was very helpful. The food was nice overall, although they had run out of cheese, which I would think is a basic, and there’s a little grocery shop nearby to replenish. That’s the only reason I gave a 4 rather than 5. Overall a very pleasant cafe to take a break.

Great visit whilst looking for hares on the AONB trail. Lovely toasties and made a special smaller sandwich for our youngest son. Clean and comfy, staff chatty and friendly, very enjoyable experience!

Friendly, good lunchtime menu, simple but cute. I particularly like the toasties ... Tuna melt is the best!

We parked on the market square to visit the Mechanical Music Museum and then popped into the Black Cat Cafe for a snack lunch. there is a nice menu with freshly made toasties, paninis etc. Our toasties were very good and all the food looked tasty.

We had a very pleasant lunch here. The cafe had a reasonable choice on the menu and the meals and cakes were tasty.

Lovely Cafe in the heart of Northleach. Relaxed atmosphere, fun decor. Fresh sandwiches and good tea and coffee. Great place to break a journey just off the main A40

This is a quirky cafe. Thete seems to be a lot of effort to involve the cafe in different ways. The lunch offer was fairly limited but acceptable. This being soup, jackets and sandwiches. We did ask if breakfast was possible having had an awful morning trying to find a place for breakfast. However as we were 15 mins after 11.30 this was not possible. The staff though friendly did seem to be a bit scared of the customers which was a shame.

We called in here for lunch after travelling through the Cotswolds. Lovely foid (cakes to die for) and a nice atmosphere, warmed by wood burners. Did I mention the cakes?

Great place to relax in front of a log fire with excellent drinks and cakes on offer. Beware, last orders at 14:30!

We called in for two coffees when the cafe was not very busy, and after waiting over 10 minutes we had to chase the drinks. Pleasant enough surroundings, but I won't rush to return as much as they didn't rush to serve!

Excellent service, great place with admirable community ethic. Coffee and tea was first class. Thanks.

The Black Cat is in the middle of the town so used by local people and visitors alike. It is very cosy with a lovely atmosphere and a good selection of snack food and friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit.

We had the cream tea at the cafe today. The lady was more than happy to change the tea to a coffee. The scones were fresh and yummy. Very friendly staff and a quaint little cafe. Very enjoyable.

good place for snacks and meals situated in the square. clean and welcoming reasonable prices near to church , music museun and old peison

Me alojé aquí después de dar un paseo por el campo. Me quedé muy decepcionado al ver que la comida estaba fría y poco hecha y el café valía escupiendo. No vendría aquí de nuevo.

Té y café de comida estaba fría, después de una cancela oder espera de 45 minutos y aún así nos la cuarta en la cola. Mala Actitud y mal servicio. Nunca volveré de nuevo.

Paramos para comer - una chaqueta de atún mayonesa de patata y queso brie, tocino y una sandwichera cranberry que eran deliciosos. Había pena de dos pizarras artículos en el menú, que debe cubrir la mayoría de los gustos y la variedad de bebidas frías en la nevera eran justo lo que necesitábamos. Aparte de las mesas y sillas habituales hay sofás cómodos y revistas para navegar a través de más de un café. Una opción muy agradable que esperamos repetir pronto - es bien vale la pena el viaje.

Parado para té y pasteles a medio camino alrededor de un paseo en bicicleta de Cotswold. Tartas y flapjack gran, gran tazas de té fuerte, el personal es muy amable, pero un poco lento en servicio porque estaba ocupado. La zona de la cocina parecía pequeño para lidiar con el café a plena capacidad. El trayecto de salida otra vez para probar el menú sabroso!

Encontramos el lugar por accidente, así que decir! Nos quedamos con nuestro pequeño y no quieres ir a un pub/restaurante ya que queríamos algo menos "complicado".

I ordered the special of the day sandwich, nothing complicated, however after 15 minutes I asked, where I was told the oven was busy cooking something else! The sandwich was only avocado and bacon! I pointed out had they told me I would have had something else! So after about 18 minutes a surly woman brought it out. So, nothing wrong with the food but the wait was unacceptable when clearly on the move ordering such a simple daily special!

Brilliant location on the market square. Excellent sandwiches served with salad. The cafe has free wi-fi and a separate lounge area with comfortable chairs for those not eating at tables.

On a cold winter's afternoon, we had a very welcoming cup of hot coffee in this charming café. The staff were friendly and helpful which made the visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommended.

The best atmosphere, staff, food and hot drinks! The service is amazing and you are always greeted with a warm smile and a greeting when you enter. It's always a lovely temperature, perfect for any situation whether you want a quiet half an hour to read a book with a lovely hot drink or freshly made sandwich or for a catch up over a lovely home made slice of cake. The little boy I look after loves going in for a morning treat due to all the amazing children's books they have on their shelves and all the attention he receives for the lovely staff. Most definitely my favourite cafe to visit!!

We had a nice stop off in here for an afternoon snack and coffee. It's in the main square and next to the Church so in a good location. Comfy seats with a nice wood fire. Coffee and snack were tasty.

On the A40 divert to charming town with cafes and wine bar but the coffee is just great!Very friendly staff and much bigger than you think from the outside.

On our way up to friends for Christmas we decided to pop in for coffee. It turned into a decision for having lunch,Much is to be learned from the body language of others. Granted this is a 'local' place but everyone was relaxed and chatting and I felt no inhibitions about chatting to all and sundry as if I had known them all my life.I decided on quiche with rocket salad and small tomatoes. I can only say that such a delightful eating experience results not only from the quality of the ingredients (gluten free) but the love and caring with which it is served.We lingered after the meal, read the papers, and exchanged pleasantries with our neighbours. I note that having a dog is always a good conversation opener/excuse. We did not have the dog by the way.Anyway off we went at 2.30 pm into already fading light on this the shortest day of the year.

Walked in on the first Sunday of the month for a Full English breakfast, accompanied by a bottle of Butcombe, and my daughter had a filled baked potato and a cloudy pear juice. Welcome could not have been better (cheerful, pleasant, friendly and helpful). Sat in a lovely room at the back with a gorgeous log burner, and was served the most delicious meals in a timely manner. Would heartily recommend.

I stop here occasionally for a takeaway coffee. The service is always good. The cakes on display are all home made and look very tasty. It's a little gem.

This little cafe was just perfect for a lunchtime stop to break up our walk around Northleach! Yummy food and pleasant service!

Needs better training for the 'baristas'- its just not acceptable to serve a grey lukewarm watery brew and call it a flat white. Don't think the teenagers serving knew what they were supposed to be making. Coffee cake was lacking taste, my scone was microwaved to death and hard on one side. Waste of £8. Shame because they have a prime position on the square and a nice interior and little competition, perhaps that's the problem!

Not a lot of choice in Nortleach.Attractive building. Average coffee and mediocre flapjack.I feel sure more was on offer- the menu in the window offered cream teas. Not a lot on display inside.

Stopped here one lunchtime, dog was welcome so for us the decider to stop. The food was excellent and the coffees were top notch. The thing that made our lunch so delicious was the bread. Made locally I was told, all I know is the sandwiches were really lovely best we've had in a cafe for a long time. Lots of really good quality fillings surrounded in a lovely local loaf. When in the Cotswolds will definitely return.

Met our son for coffee whilst on our way home from the Cotswolds. This cafe is set in the Market Square in the middle of Northleach and we just managed to find a parking spot. It's a quaint little place, staffed by lovely friendly ladies. We sat downstairs in the room next to the counter. Coffees were good and my husband had a lemon curd shortbread. There are bookcases everywhere filled with a variety of books. I wasn't quite sure whether the idea was to read them in the cafe, take them away for free or pay something. Maybe next time I'll ask.

Stopped in Northleach to buy a takeaway lunch en route to Turkdean. The sandwiches we ordered were filled to capacity and were very good value. Highly recommended.

Dropped in one afternoon; had a very nice cream tea and staff were very friendly. The cafe itself was light and airy and overall very comfy.

Lovely spot found by accident when we were exploring. Friendly service, fabulous coffee cake and lovely surroundings.

We found this lovely quiet village just off the main road.Had a cup of tea there...pleasant break on our long journey.Called again on our way home and discovered that they were shut for staff training...it was a Monday.Also had a look at a dolls house museum/shop just along the road there.