The Cafe on the Square in Cheshire East

First time visiting and I had a full English breakfast and a coffee. Polite and courteous waitress. The food items were all of good quality and nice presentation. However the bacon and sausage were borderline cooked. It put me off a little. The chairs are a little uncomfortable too. That said a nice change to Wetherspoons across the way.

Our second visit to this lovely cafe. Excellent service and friendly staff. The menu has something for everyone and the food is freshly prepared and very tasty. This will be our go to place when we visit Sandbach.

I'm not local, came across this lovely, unique looking cafe. Seemed very busy which is a great sign. Waitresses were lovely and provided top service. I ordered a burger, it was half an hour wait (which is normal, totally worth it). No wonder you have to wait because the chef obviously cooked from scratch... to perfection with great care. Was the best burger I've ever eaten, no joke. The meat itself tasted of high quality, melt in your mouth. I was stuffed and couldn't believe how reasonable the price was. Sweet potato fries made a lovely side, was stuffed all day. If you want top service, amazing quality/quantity and reasonable price... you must attend here! Definitely be returning to Sandbach just for this absolutely gem of a cafe.

Fantastic experience. The staff were really friendly and the food and coffee was excellent. We had sausage and bacon sandwiches and the bread was really fresh. We arexalso very particular about our lattes. They were hot nd nit too strong. When we visit Sandbach we always go there.😁

Much nicer inside than you'd expect from the outside. The menu is varied and imaginative while the service was mostly efficient and friendly. The shakshuka was tasty but the egg had been cooked separately and until the yolk was completely set. Also one item of our menu was forgotten and thus arrived late, with no explanation or apology. Despite these points it's a good 4/5 and recommended.

Great tasty food and a good choice of options including vegan if that's your thing. Friendly staff and dogs are made very welcome, would happily return

Excellent food and drinks, lovely staff. Steak burger was excellent and full of flavour, best sweet potato chips ever! Everything fresh and well cooked.

I love this café! The owners are a brother and sister team, foodies and passionate about locally sourced ingredients. They have skilfully put together an interesting and delicious brunch and lunch menu, with updates to keep you coming back to try alternative, new dishes. The coffee and cake are excellent, and service is second-to-none. I love visiting and happy to support this enterprising and talented couple, and their team.

Amazing French toast I recommend I came here because we can’t celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow so we came here to celebrate to it’s a really good place with music and good service

Visited this cafe and were sat upstairs in a very cold unheated room. Blankets provided on chairs. We were told someone would come up and take our order but after 15 minutes no one came. After asking again order was eventually taken for 2 Chicken and Veg Soups, 1 Panini and 3 Coffees. Waited another 15 minutes for coffees. Asked about the food and was told It was on its way. At least 10 minutes later the food finally arrived. Soup was basically clear water & shredded cabbage, no sign of any chicken. Bill was nearly £30, extortionate for what we had. Will not be returning here and would not recommend to anyone.

Came with my husband on a busy Saturday lunchtime, staff were friendly and helpful. We both ordered from the large vegan menu, very impressed with the choice. It was great they we were offered the vegan menu without having to ask. Had the vegan burger and vegan BLT, both with chips. All delicious! Had vegan Oreo cake which was also delicious.

Lovely staff & great coffee but the winner today was the avocado, mushrooms & cheese on sourdough. It was lovely. I wish I’d taken a photo! Served with rocket side salad. The chef came to talk to us and said that there are 5 different types of mushrooms in the dish. I love this place and although it can be slightly chilly upstairs they do provide blankets on every chair (choose a table near a radiator!). Would love it if they provided larger coffees. The vegan menu is a welcome addition. Take cash if you visit as they seem to have problems with their card machine on occasion.

I have been going to this cafe for a while now, and it's a favourite of mine! The service is excellent and the waiters/waitresses are very friendly. There is a range of cakes, lunches, brunches, breakfasts and beverages, all for reasonable prices. The cafe itself is in a nice location, and is decorated relatively well, with dogs allowed downstairs. I have been there for lunch multiple times, but was slightly disappointed by the poor quality bread. That, however, was a one-off, and the quality is usually very good. Overall, I highly recommend this cafe.

I visited today with family and although I’d visited before for drinks it was my first time having lunch. It didn’t disappoint, the menu was great lots of choice and particularly good if you are vegan. I had the sourdough with mushroom and avacado and it was yummy! The cappuccinos were delicious and we finished off with a really tasty slice of cake - perfect! It was extremely busy but the staff were helpful, friendly and accommodating as we had my 4 month old niece in tow with pram! Thank you for a really lovely afternoon - I can’t wait to visit again!

I have Coeliac Disease and need a gluten free diet. There were several options for me as they had gluten free bread. I had the cauliflower and stilton soup with bread and butter. The soup was exceptional. The other three had the special which was a chicken pie, chips peas and gravy. They were all happy with this with the pie and gravy getting mentioned several times. There was a good selection of cake I had the elderflower and lemon cake and this was great. All the puds and drinks went down well. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Quaint little cafe, welcoming staff and cosy atmosphere. Great quality food served quickly and a good rangle of drinks.

I visited for lunch today. Lovely little place with friendly staff. The food was hot and delicious and accept cash payment. Win win 👍

Came here for a family lunch on my son's recommendation. Very glad we did. My chicken salad with home made kimchi was excellent. So lovely to have a salad that is tasty!! Other half had the steak special. Beautifully cooked and again very tasty. I can also recommend the home made iced tea. Prices very reasonable given the quality of the food.

I have been coming here regularly on a Saturday afternoon with my children. Each and every visit we have been warmly welcomed by the staff. We have eaten a range of meals and snacks from their standard and vegan meals. All have been above excellent quality and quantity in the dishes. Salad with a topper of grilled crispy chicken was absolutely outstanding in texture and taste, perfect for a sunny afternoon. Price in accordance with the standard of food, very reasonable in my mind. Situated in the heart of town, where you can litterly watch the world go by for an hour or so. Definitely our favourite place to come. We will surely be attending weekly for the foreseeable future. Thank you cafe of the square for your wonderful menu and atmosphere.

Visited here on a punt as we were looking around town for a place we hadn't tried for breakfast. What a pleasant surprise - the service was friendly and accommodating, the food was absolutely delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. I wish I was staying in the area a bit longer so I could eat here again it's just that good. Currently am finding excuses to visit the area again largely so I can revisit this cafe. 11/10, would recommend!

Visited lunch time , customers inside and out requested table inside directed upstairs told someone will follow with a menu. Unable to negotiate stairs so we sat on the ground floor. Waitress came and took our order for tea and light snack. The tea followed...

Brilliant little cafe added extra outdoor seating for us and the dog super friendly and great sarnies too!

Cafe spotlessly clean, staff very friendly and welcoming. Had chicken, humus and pickle sandwich, very tasty and, unlike many places, loaded with chicken. Will visit again next time in the area.

have visited this cafe on several occasions and the quality of food never dissapoints. my wife and i normally pop there for a breakfast at the weekends or a friday morning. since they reopened after lockdown we tend to sit outside with our dog and...

Came for a coffee and a cake while shopping in Sandbach. Lovely little Cafe with friendly, quick service !

A cute, little gem, hidden away in a sleepy Cheshire town. Food was okay. The bread for my sandwich was a bit dry but we visited later in the day so it may have lost its morning freshness. Pleasant atmosphere, nice staff. Will return to...

We visited for a light lunch, toasted sandwich/tea cake and drinks. Food was nice, staff were friendly and helpful. Comfortable seating where we were. Only criticism was the service was a bit slow. They were busy at the time so could be excused. It was...

This use to be a wonderful place to eat but an apparent change of staff had really let the place down. Past couple of occasions service had been slow and disorganised. In addition, during our most recent visit we were told that due to staff...

I love local businesses and this place is a great place with a good quality menu. Freshly made food and at good prices. Good views over the cobbles when sat outside. Dog water bowl so everyone can come. Excellent coffee and porridge.

We visited this charming cafe on a brilliantly sunny day, and enjoyed both the food and the view of the town square. This was our first visit to Sandbach, and our light lunch set us up for exploring the town. We would definately use this...

Had a cappuccino, so weak it could have been anything, asked for an extra shot, charged 45p, not impressed.

There was so much choice it was hard to choose! From toasties to salads, to burgers to French toast! There was plenty of options, vegertarian friendly and such a lovely atmosphere! It was very inviting and the cakes were superb! I had the club sand...

Visited from a distance away looking for somewhere nice to eat on the day of the Car show.The food was lovely with plenty of choice from pulled beef to all day breakfast items.There was plenty of choice for hot and cold drinks including smoothies. Only...

This is a delightful eatery. The food is to a very high standard. The staff very efficient and polite and friendly. The ambience is lovely. It's like the tardis, bigger inside than you imagine.

Staff were very welcoming and friendly at cafe when we visited on Saturday. Sadly for us the wait for food and food itself let it down. We ordered a sausage sandwich and a fried egg sandwich. Took 20 - 30 minutes to arrive at table...

Quick stop en route from Derby to Liverpool. Had a really nice slice of Bakewell Tart and some Earl Grey. The pot for two was almost big enough to bath in! My daughters had brownies, judging by the completely empty plates I guess they were a hit. The lemon muffin my wife chose was eaten with no conversation, she was very focused on the cake! Really nice location as well..

Nice little cafe building. Nice staff. Unfortunately the food and coffee are not in the same league. Service extremely slow.First visit and it struck me that they were trying to be more than they were. The prices are far too high for the standard of food and drink.If they sorted the menu out and served decent coffee then this would be a lovely cafe.

Went in at Christmas when the Christmas market was on , really nice staff pleasant and helpful only had Hot drinks but the food looked lovely, would recommend.

Booked a table here last weekend for lunch as i normally visit here quite often. Turned up to unwelcoming staff who told us the table was full and making us feel super unwelcome in the cafe. They advised us to come back in ten minutes for the table which was great but to which we responded: will it be free then? And the staff said they couldn’t guarantee it. We went elsewhere. Very disappointed about this and found it very unwelcoming. Will not be returning in the near future.

From a coffee to a meal this is the place to get good food with good service, charming 'local' atmosphere and from the 'upper room' one of the bets views of the cobbles and the crosses.

Have eaten here before and found their English breakfast quite good but last two times were not so good. Had an over done omelette and a disappointing club Sandwich. Two pieces of toast with a cocktail stick stuck in them is not a club Sandwich - it's a toastie with a cocktail stick! Club Sandwich has three slices , thats what the stick is for, to hold it together....

I came here with my wife on Tuesday and we were taken back by how cute this place was. We were treated by very friendly staff who served us some fantastic full Englishes and a cheeky cake. We will be returning just for the cake alone.

I regularly eat for breakfast or for for lunch. The food has always been too quality and the staff have always been kind and helpful. Couldn't recommend this lovely café enough

The owner of this place is rude disgusting the food is disgusting they don't open on time I would never recommend this place to anyone

'Nuff said? We go every week. Oh and soothing jazz....there's something in those scrambled eggs though!

I would have rated The Cafe on the Square a bit higher but for the rather ordinary bread my chicken tarragon mayo sandwich was made of. Also there could have been more tarragon mayo in with the chicken. However, the owner and her staff were extremely pleasant and I would return. Splendid coffee, splendid location.

Called in for a bacon buttie and a cup if tea, lovely. The bacon was smoked and very tasty, the brown bread was nice and fresh. Have eaten here before always good and will definitely call again. Staff are always friendly and efficient.

Nice staff and a decent sandwich served on a wooden board with a few nachos on the side. Loose leaf tea which was very weak for myself just my preference would be for a much strong cup of tea rather than a delicate one

Visited today, staff very nice and said there was a wait on the food. However we waited an hour for 2 club sandwiches which when they came were 2 pieces of cold toast and one thin slice of pastrami, shredded iceberg lettuce and half a pickle (didn't detect any bacon). Will not be going again.

Kleines und feines Cafe am Platz, sehr nette Bedienung und typical english breakfast. Frisch gemacht und lecker.

Nice place to go for a bacon bap or a snack, good place to meet up with friends the staff are nice and it is reasonably priced.

So me and my mum decided to have a good lunch and we were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and engaging and there was plenty of seating for that time. Even though they had a busy morning which used up some meals, they gave out lovely recommendations and bith dishes we had were mouth watering! Try the steak burger, it will not disappoint!

Lovely cafe with good choice. Just love the steak burger and wedges. Breakfast items are nice too. Seems very popular during the day and can sometimes be busy at lunchtime. The staff will always do their best to accommodate. Keep up the good work ladies.

A very popular little cafe. Always busy, so sometimes there can be a wait. Tricky with pushchairs because it's quite narrow with a steep set of stairs if you want to eat upstairs. However, their homemade food is delicious,with a good variety to choose from, and their cappuccino really is the best in Sandbach!

Delicious food, friendly service, a great surprise! We didn't go out of our way for this, just happened upon it, but you should.

My first visit to the cafe on the square. Lovely pot of tea and unusual sandwiches. I had the tuna cheese and sweet chilli panini which was really delicious my daughter had a ham cheese and pesto toastie which wasn’t to my taste but she ate it all. Would definitely recommend and will visit again soon.

Visited again today for the second time with my husband and mum. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were really friendly and obviously proud of the meals they served. Can't wait to return!

Arrived with my 3 year old who was in a difficult mood and had been promised a treat. The cafe was just about to close but they let me in. The owner had just baked a chocolate brownie which he willfully offered us and encouraged us to take our time. Lovely warm feeling and fantastic service. willing to go the extra mile to make you happy. I left with a happy 3 year old after enjoying a fantastic coffee. Love the place.

Nice small and personal cafe with good variety of food choice, friendly atmosphere. Pretty popular place and fresh food cooked.

The coffee and hot chocolate her is very good as are the home made cakes. Light lunch snacks are also served

We were made to feel very welcome even though we arrived near closing time. Food was lovely and the broccoli and Stilton soup was very tasty. I would highly recommend to anyone passing and in need of some lovely home made food.

A great place to go for all ages. The menu caters for most tastes (healthy or indulgent) and everything is wonderfully fresh. Specials are changing daily and cakes, etc. are all delicious. Prices are reasonable, the place is spotlessly clean and the hardworking staff are friendly, efficient and polite. It's just lovely - you must try it for yourself.

Popped in for coffee tray bake and toasted sandwich at 11:00. Lovely day so both outside tables occupied. This left the 'middle' upstairs or inside front. Sat inside at front. Ordered flat white and an Americano. Coffee arrived promptly and toasted sandwich and brownie after a short wait. All good. Staff nice. Place filled up as we sat. Will go there again.

This friendly café is well worth a visit. The food, drinks and service are excellent, second to none. Good menu choice, including one for children. Eaten here alone and with family for breakfast, brunch and lunch.Seating up stairs in more spacious than downstairs and has nice views of the cobbles and church.

What more could you want , lovely local country cafe to share with friends, lovely food, and not bad prices 😁

Cafe on the square is set in a wonderful cobbled square area in the town.you can sit outside and look at the wonderfull old buildings.The food is gorgeous homemade farè set in a lovely light decorated cafè.Food is the best,well cooked,homemade,and lots of it. Rob the owner is a qualifed chef and the food shows this.Quick service ,friendly staff,very chattyWondeful cafe highly reccommend it.

Myself and a friend visited on a Saturday in April. The cafe is spread over two floors - we sat at street level. There is also a small amount of outdoor seating at the front of the premises. The cafe is located on the cobbled square ('The Cobbles') with a Sandbach Crosses in the centre of the town. Pros:-Waiter/ess service. -Friendly staff. -Efficient service. -Clean premises. -I ate a ham, pesto & cheese toasted sandwich (£3.85) and drank a latte (£2.40). Delicious.-Background music.-Magazines to read. -Room hire available. -Free WiFi. Cons:-Spacious toilet, with twin sinks and baby changing facilities, but located upstairs. -No newspapers to read.Notes: Make sure you read the 'Sandbach' booklet, as it gives information about the towns history and facilities.

What a fantastic place to visit. Quaint family run cafe with a warm welcome, excellent customer service and a fab menu. Couldn't fault it.

Stopped in for lunch on the way through Sandbach. The quiche and frangipane tart were delicious! Will definitely call in again if we're in the area.

I have eaten here before and always been pleased - however on this occasion I had a business meeting, and went in the day before to ask if they could reserve the sofas at the rear which they were happy to do. We arrived at 1030 and had tea (they do the best earl grey anywhere!) and a teacake and were still there at lunch time so ordered lunch too which was really good as usual. There is always a warm welcome even when they are busy.

Waited a while for basic food then found a hair in my wife's cake. Apart from this the food was fine. Would probably go again.

Good place to pop in for a quick sandwich or breakfast. Quality local ingredients, well presented and quick service. They do takeaway if you too full for cake but just cannot resist it!

service excellent,although always busy.Nice menu with quality unfussy food. Lovely view of the cobbles from the window tables .

Visited here today with my friends a lovely cosy friendly place, well worth a visit great value excellent choice of food!!

Beautifully cooked and reasonably priced breakfast and great service. lovely location on the cobbles - only drawback in the winter is that it is extremely cold wherever you sit. Could do with the heating going on about an hour before people start arriving - easy to do with a timer.

Ordered a latte and their breakfast. Very busy here but even so the drink arrived quickly and breakfast only took 10min. 1 sausage 2 egg 2 smoked back bacon Mushroom Grilled tomato Toast Modest portion but incredibly tasty food. Quality over quantity.

Always a lovely, cheerful atmosphere in this little cafe. The food is very good, simple fair and always yummy! I love the loose tea here too. The staff are always friendly and pleasant.

Great coffee and good looking and smelling cakes, although pre-Christmas we couldnt indulge....maybe next time.

Called in the other day as we are new to the area. Partner was pleased that there was gluten free products available, carrot cake this time. I had a sausage roll salad with a cup of excellent coffee, partner had peppermint tea. All in all a good spot for lunch.

I will not visit again.The biscuit served with my coffee was the size of a postage stamp ! Joke indeed.Manger take note and improve this.

Took my wife here for a birthday breakfast. Lovely staff who were faultless. Cooked breakfast perfect and just the right size. Need to go back again soon.

I must list most days! very welcoming, friendly staff! I would highly recommend to anyone! The Sausage rolls are a must have!

Brilliant coffee and even better food! The homemade cakes are delicious too, I look forward to coming back soon.

Popped in for first time this weekend. Greeted by friendly staff. We ordered teas, coffees and some delicious cakes. All were delicious. Want to go back and try the lunches which looked very nice!

We stopped off here to escape the horrendous M6 traffic. Had the wonderful sausage rolls. Couldn't praise the welcoming friendly staff. Would highly recommend this lovely cafe

Small cafe, nice food, but I waited 20mins one morning for a bacon sandwich when i was in a hurry. Cook was doing his take aways first, not been back.

Light lunch with super home made quality. The sausage rolls are more like a pie, so good one was needed to take away. A very pleasant experience.

We regularly cone here for coffee, post hangover breakfast or lunch, wonderful food with great service and attentive staff! Can recommend the quiche especially :)

I'm a regular customer at this lovely cafe and the service is always brilliant, the food is even better and the atmosphere wonderful. The soup is the best I've ever had and the cakes are divine. Everything is freshly made to order and the coffee is to die for. 11/10 would definitely recommend to anybody!

I have been to this cafe several times now. Good, fresh food, nicely presented and friendly, welcoming service. I've noticed they seem to make an effort to cater for gluten free diets. Nicely located on the town cobbled square - sit upstairs and cross fingers to get a window seat. My one negative comment would be that they can be quite parsimonious on the portion size.

I have coeliac disease and have been to this lovely cafe twice. Both times I have had a good choice of snacks as they always have gluten free bread - I had lovely toasties ! They also always try to stock a gluten free cake. The carrot cake is gorgeous! The staff are friendly and helpful.

Frequent visitor to this family run cafe. Tasty food all homemade. Gluten free range also available. Highly recommend this cafe. Don't forget to pick up a loyalty card!

We went with our granddaughter for a late breakfast. We all had breakfast baps. They didn't skimp with the filling and they were lovely. Pot of tea with proper tea leaves which was delightfully old fashioned in the nicest sense. Granddaughter had a milkshake which she enjoyed. Very pleasant staff too. We will be back xx

I have been here twice now, the first for a business meeting and the second with my Mum while she was visiting and both times have been great.I have enjoyed the tea and cake and also the full English breakfast which was delicious. The ingredients were top quality and it was cooked well. The cafe is small with limited space on the ground floor so I have sat upstairs both times and it gives a lovely view of the courtyard and Crosses. Those who struggle with stairs will find it tricky as the staircase is narrow and uneven and the toilets are on the first floor.

Very friendly, relaxing atmosphere, homemade soup, quiches. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed with whatever you choose. Mmmmm to the cakes. Although it looks tiny from outside, there is an upstairs with plenty of seating.

We popped in here today for lunch and saw that there were homemade burgers available. Been here several times before, and have always loved the food. The burgers were amazing, as were the potato wedges they came with. We can't wait to come back for more! We took a couple of lemon meringue pies home with us as we were too full to eat them there. Great service as usual.

We stopped in for a light snack this week. My wife ordered beans on toast, especially as the menu stated it would be served with 'thick, hand-cut' bread. She was very disappointed to be given a bowl of lukewarm beans and one piece of medium-sliced toast, which appeared to be from a pre-cut sliced loaf. When commenting to the waitress, my wife said it wasn't a complaint, just an observation. The waitress became very defensive, and told my wife that if she wanted thick bread, she should ask for it next time we come in, even though the menu said 'thick, hand-cut'. My wife also queried the 'hand-cut' description, whereupon the waitress said the cook has a very sharp knife, and if my wife wanted to see the loaf, she would bring it out. We found the waitress to be uninterested in our comments. Needless to say, there won't be a next time.

A very friendly staffed cafe serving delicious inexpensive home made food. Highly recommend the sausage roll!

Quite regular visitors to the cafe - whether for a quick coffee or a sandwich. The food is always good, and we have always been made to feel welcome.the location is great - especially on a sunny day when you can sit and watch life on the Sandbach cobbles :-)

With out giving to much away this place is well worth a visit classic home made food made with dedication