The Canteen in Stroud

Wonderful food and fantastic atmosphere. Love the Canteen. Warm and welcoming. Always a must when visiting Nailsworth.

The Canteen has Grown so big now they can’t cope with cooked food orders. Remembrance Sunday lunch (with a starving baby) we waited 45 minutes and was served one meal at a time with intervals of 5 minutes. Waitresses were sweet but too few for the size, the manager extremely rude and shameful - asked us to leave when we complained. So many others complained and asked for refunds so we weren’t alone. Will never go again -

Was looking forward to a good coffee. Unfortunately coffee poor and lukewarm (even though requested it extra hot). I was also overcharged but didn’t realise at the time. Had to remind staff for item they forgot. Such a shame as it’s a quirky place and additional space for young children to play but not value for money.

This was my favourite cafe was back visiting Staff so unfriendly brought my frunk butt didn’t clear table . Prices gone crazy . Looks ama inn but the expansion seems to gave taken away the quality of food and staff x hope it improves and the owner listens to these reviews . I see I am not alone x

What’s happened to the Canteen. I’ve been coming here for years and always loved it but things are going down hill. They’ve expanded again into what was part of the shop above. The tables are dirty and the young serving staff have not been trained on how to clean a table as I saw someone ask and they came back with a dry tea towel and just brushed off the crumbs. The breakfast is average, very dry sausage, they are not flexible at all with the menu. A friend asked for just sourdough and avocado and was told yes but you will pay the same price as the avocado breakfast which has two eggs too. The eggs are slightly undercooked. My friend had to ask for butter for her toast. All in all it’s just not what it once was, not great food, not great service and not great price. I think that’s the last I’ll visit now which is a shame

Very over priced. Breakfast very poor. Tomatoes cold and not cooked.

Poor service from staff, falsely advertised got told breakfast had 2 of everything and kids meal had one of everything, the only thing there was 2 of was bacon (streaky) so in reality one normal slice. Staff not trained to know what comes out on plate and didn’t get an apology more of a excuse of having “young staff” so not having a good day… most young staff are hard working when they know the right information, wouldn’t recommend when there are many better cafe and brunch spots in Stonehouse!

The place is Diabolical, really!!! I ordered the Turkish Breakfast, Shocking really!!! The poached eggs were cold… the Halloumi was cremated. The only part that was edible was the salad. The staff appeared unbothered. “AVOID AT ALL COST” Bad customer service!! It’s very Frustrating when have to Repeat yourself, the staff forget very easy!! Overall atmosphere poor!

Turkish Feast breakfast was excellent, coffees are always really good too. Fairly slow service and quite expensive but doesn’t stop us coming every time we visit Nailsworth

Food and drinks were tasty BUT seemed slightly chaotic in there. It was 2pm and only 3 sandwiches available - the rest were sold out, it took us a while to chose a table as no tables had been cleared up with empty plates and spillages on all of them, water canister wasn’t filled up - nothing majorly wrong but all the little things added up to a less than ideal service experience. Interior decor was lovely though.

We have coffee/cake fairly regularly at The Canteen - great coffee and selection of cakes etc. atmosphere/ambience, surroundings excellent. However, what lets it down all too often is the service! You order coffee and cake at counter - take cakes with you and coffee delivered to your table. However, on average it takes 10-15 minutes before the coffee is served (today near 20 mins and not very busy). What a shame otherwise definitely 5 stars

Food was very tasty. Nice cosy spot behind other businesses and buildings. Great atmosphere and service. Would go often if I wasn’t just passing through!

Can't understand the last few reviews. This was a great find, the whole thing is a bit of a feast for the eyes as you walk in a bohemian hodgepodge of local arts and crafts inside the building. The food was served quickly and was delicious, all supporting local bakeries/butchers/coffee etc and the price understandably reflects that. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere inviting, enough to come on your own and feel comfortable.

Very disappointing. We came here with a child with allergy needs. Staff did not understand my child's needs and offered food which was unsuitable. The chef came out and offered to make something different although the choices for dairy free food was slim. The chef told us she would return to take our order but she never came back. After the rest of us had eaten our food and my daughter had to sit and watch we asked if someone would come to take her order just to be told the kitchen had closed and they couldn't serve us. We had already paid for the first thing she had ordered and when we asked for a refund we were told they could only offer us credit. Will not be going back there again. Staff did not seem concerned by any of these issues in the slightest.

Come in at a few mins past 4 they close at half 4 for a cup of tea. Take out only. How long does it take to drink a tea? Hopeless, gouck going out of business.

A catering car crash. I could not have been more disappointed. We arrived at 12.45. Breakfast menu finished at 1.00. Told that we couldn't order breakfast. So we changed our choice. After 40 minutes I asked where our food was. Assured it was on its way. After 1 hour and another intervention by me it arrived. A feeble apology, excuses about a busy kitchen. Apparently front of house had no control over food flow. A family lunch ruined. I would be embarrassed if I worked here. The staff clearly weren’t. Never again.

For an average breakfast it was expensive. The order when it arrived was incomplete. We were told the missing drinks were coming. We waited, nothing, so asked again, when bottled drinks arrived we had to ask for glasses. When toast arrived we had to ask for butter. Not sure why we had to do most of the thinking after paying£20 each for breakfast?

This used to be my favourite place and i would recommend to everyone. But the last 2 times have been poor. The selection of food isn't great. So much so I've had a dicky tum. The service isn't friendly anymore and it's slow. The wonderful vibrant atmosphere has changed to a flat, dull and sad. I couldn't have raved high enough in my previous review but feel due to the upset tum, dried out food I needed to let others know. We were also sat outside but had to move inside due to rubble falling on us due to building works. We were the 4th couple to move for this reason. Safety should come first and the seating area should be marked as not in use whilst the building oposite is renovated, before someone gets really hurt.

This was once our ‘go to’ cafe, with its funky decor and wide range of eats, including a decent selection of gluten free choices (now greatly reduced). Sadly the quality and selection of food has declined while the price has greatly increased. Yes, inflation and the cost of produce has increased over the past few years, but £15 for a fry-up (with one very dry sausage), or £6 for a very basic bacon bap, is excessive pricing (no matter how chic the crockery is). As an extra to our brunch we ordered the paprika chips. These were, unfortunately , inedible due to the sheer volume of the salt coating. They were returned (something I seldom do) with the expectation of being given an option, the classic ‘replace, or, refund’. Nether were offered. So, after years of supporting this business, I can no longer financially and gastronomically justify doing so.

Lovely people, nice coffee and fresh, tasty food. I have been a couple times. First time my bacon sandwich could have been better but since then I had the falafel wrap and pastrami bagel. Both very nice and freshly made. Thankyou for offering good coffee and nice food in Nailsworth!

The design is rustic.and it has the potential to provide a premium experience. Unfortunately, it is failing to do the basics well. Good dogs policy but the service is very slow.Part of our order was missed. It is expensive I don't mind paying more if the experience is unique. The tables weren't clean or wiped down . Equally the pricing on the cake isn't that clear. My wife told me the toilet seat in the woman's toilet was broken and it was dirty. It's a shame because it could be excellent.

We absolutely love the canteen! Great dog friendly place, amazing food and drink to have especially after a long dog walk. Amazing selection of choices for everything and always some quirky and tasty specials happening. Cannot recommend this place enough, portion sizes are amazing for the price and the staff are very friendly and always very accommodating.

A beautiful place… worth searching out in the heart of Nailsworth. Wonderful breakfast as well but pretty expensive- I paid nearly 19.00 for the full sized breakfast with an americano… that’s pretty steep but it was delicious, hot and freshly cooked in decent time… recommended ⭐️

Overpriced, service was poor, cooked breakfast wasn't great. Maybe came with too high expectations. Beautiful little space though

The place looked lovely and we ordered coffee and cake. The coffee was good but the cakes were incredibly sweet and inedible. I took one mouthful and immediately told a member of staff. I thought they said I could exchange it for something else but when I brought it to the counter they said they had meant I could buy something else. Honestly, I'm not normally someone to send food back or leave a bad review but I thought that the staff handled this badly. Isn't it more normal to replace something in a restaurant when it isn't well made or well received? Each cake cost £3.95 and we simply couldn't eat them. It ended up being an expensive cup of coffee - bill came to £14.40 in total and sadly we won't be visiting again.

Great hidden location with lots of seating and amazingly helpful and welcoming staff. Great gluten free options and the best turmeric latte I've ever had! Don't hesitate to go!

Too overpriced!!!! Would not recommend. This used to be a lovely cafe, however I visited last week and have noticed it has gone downhill. I ordered a plain bacon bap which cost me £9.60!! It came as a brioche bun with 2 bits of bacon in it. Not much of a menu either. Very over priced. I also ordered ketchup in my bacon bap but when I had it delivered, I was told the sauces were inside and I’d have to get it myself. Not much of a service there.

Took an hour for food to arrive but told us the wait was 25 minutes. The food wasn’t worth the wait nor the price. The only positive was the cute dogs sat down but that’s about it. would rather eat breakfast at home to be honest.

Mediocre food at exorbitant prices. You’re paying for the decor.

Good coffee and good food. Meal well enjoyed.

What a beautiful little hidden cafe. We spotted on the off chance of needing a coffee on a family walk and noticed it was open. Cakes are AMAZING! staff were super lovely. And the building it's self had a lovely chilled feeling. Highly recommend

Fell upon the cafe by accident, looking around a shop and ventured downstairs to find it! Quirky feel about it, food was great and dog friendly. Definitely check it out again when we visit again.

Nice place, nice atmosphere, nice food, expensive but good quality. Lost a star for having to clear and wipe my own table, tbh if I wasn't with the Mrs, I'd have just sat on a dirty table lolz

A fabulous celebratory lunch with friends in a very cool setting and great vibes. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and were delighted to be able to book at table for ten. Absolutely scrumptious food and such a quirky and colourful space, great service and clearly the food was made with very high quality ingredients, much of which was locally sourced. Highly recommend.

Tesh was on the case , great tea and an awsome ocean choice of cakes . 🙏❤️😻😻

Lovely little spot, really went out of their way to accommodate quite difficult dietary needs, chef even came out to the table to check certain items we could/couldn’t have. Couldn’t have asked for better service, food as good as always! :)

Amazing vegan options, friendly service. Great part of the town 👌

Really nice Coffee and food, friendly staff. The premises have been enlarged from what they were previously giving more indoor cafe seating.

An interesting place to stop, the shop above is great. Something for everyone and great for getting some goodies. 1 toilet was out or order!

Just back from lunch at this fantastic venue. BLT Classic for me and Caesar Salad for my friend, both were superb and fantastic value. Dog friendly too the place had a buzz about it and the service was friendly and efficient. Far better than an overpriced lunch at the competing Gastro Pubs in the area where mains are 2 to 3 times the prices on offer at The Canteen.

It's a delightful little place. The shop is full of trinkets and lovely items to buy. We stopped for brunch and had coffee with the big brekkie, veggie brekkie and salmon bagel. It was delicious. The staff were lovely as well. I bought a cake to eat at home, and that was also very delicious. I would recommend stopping here!

Lovely cafe with a great ambiance and lush food.

Fastastic food and service delivery Thank you

Great little find in Nailsworth. Plenty of vegan dishes to choose from, lovely fresh food. The staff are wonderful and helpful too. Dogs are welcome, so a great little stop after a walk with the dogs for a lunch. A must visit!

Fortnum & Mason meets a battlefield. None of the chairs match the tables, the walls are full of treasured possessions/junk, the booths outside look as if they might fall down, but does it matter - no... The food is excellent, the place is always busy & worth finding. Stroud comes to Nailsworth.

Friendly, quirky cafe tucked away in Nailsworth. Great selection of food and cakes. Excellent coconut milk Matcha Latte! I booked via Instagram messaging for my cycle club and they reserved a table for me with a nameplate and everything. Will definitely come again.

Amazing coffee, yummy breakfast

In the basement of the wonderful shop that is Domestic Science can be found the iadjoining cafe “The Canteen” which serves the best locally sourced food, cakes and coffee. Like the rest of the building the cafe follows the interior room placement of the mill and stretches across two completely separate rooms. With it’s quirky interior and comfortable sofas, chairs and tables I thoroughly enjoyed my restful lunch of smoked mackerel pate, sourdough bread, capers and rocket followed by “Persian Love Cake” and as requested an extra hot decaf, skinny cappuccino! My husband chose a newly baked scone having devoured his toasted sandwich

This place is stuffy, noisy, dark and generally uncomfortable. We had tea and scones, tea was nice. No other food on offer after 3pm on a Saturday but on the bright side, it is the only place open in Nailsworth on a Saturday afternoon.

Where do you begin. Walked in to eat and the available tressle tables were covered in plates of uneaten food, beverage cups etc. We have seen cleaner tables after young children have eaten! Menu boards are so haphazard you need to photograph them before ordering. We have eaten there a number of times before refurbishment and it seems quirky has been replaced with a shambles of a cafe.....you cannot call it a restaurant.

Visited today and had a poor experience with the food! Wedges not chips, covered in dry paprika, horrible and very pricey! Smoked salmon bagel needed to be toasted Brie, bacon and cranberry baguette was good Side salad was a tad past its best Not an experience I’ll be repeating soon!

Best of the best! Writing this review as I am eating my food because it’s amazing, service is amazing, food is delicious and atmosphere is fantastic. Live 3 hours away but would make the journey to come back just for this place!

A+ in every way! super cozy, welcoming atmosphere. delish breakfast, pastries, and cakes with gluten free and vegan options. yummy mochas and also MASSIVE scones. plus kombucha and other lovely items not often found elsewhere. will certainly be back and so glad we found this gem tucked away through a sweet little alley 🥹 also always worth mentioning: we felt very comfy and safe as a queer couple

Pleasant, friendly, staff but very expensive! £15.30 for 2 not terribly good, not very hot coffees, a piece of cake and a very small lemon tart. Maybe warm coffee is the norm now, as with the increased importance given to health and safety, these places are probably not allowed to serve hot drinks in case people get scolded. Think school canteen with benches and long tables. I suppose the clue is in the name! Popular on a weekday morning, though, so maybe I'm missing something and other people must think it good value. Wilting greenery in the form of cut tree branches not enhancing the place. To me it felt a bit like being in an underground shelter.

What an amazing place, unfortunately we arrived just as the kitchen closed however waited 10 mins and then sampled the biggest, tastiest cheese and parsley scone..delicious. The ambience was terrific, so busy with locals and visitors.cant wait to go earlier and have lunch next time. Dog friendly too

Great place for food in Nailsworth. Really affordable too and they allow dogs 😃 We both had the Cuban sandwich special which was amazing. Great portion size and really delicious. Hoagie roll with roast pork, ham, emmental, mustard mayo and pickles served with a large side salad. Really good quality. Friendly staff too.

If you like shabby, then this is your place.

Lovely cafe inside and out with friendly, fun staff and great food. It's been refurbished recently, so has more room inside and a bigger serving area. Fun little children's space at the end of the main room.

Friendly place serving delicious food. I lived in Nailsworth for a couple of years, but only discovered the place when I returned to visit. Now it's somewhere I go every time I'm back. Very peaceful and tucked away from the bustling town.

Loved the space and the quirky decor. The bagels we had were ok as was the coffee. Service was a bit slow but we did go at a busy time. Will visit again though as it deserves a second chance.

Really quirky coffee shop and restaurant. I had a flat white and a croissant cake thing which was like a posh bread and butter pudding. Both were excellent and I would definitely return. The staff were charming, there was a cute area for little ones with books and toys too

This is a quirky find. Lots of vegan and dairy free options available together with nice fresh bread. There is plenty of seating and a lovely shop over 3 floors to explore! Had poached eggs and baked beans (odd combination I know but safe for my allergy’s) but it took ages (coffee well gone!) and then the yolks were hard and so were the baked beans, the beans weren’t too hot either. I did raise this, the waitress apologised, and said she would mention to the chef. Coffee was nice as was the DF cake. The shop is great for unusual gifts.

Today I took my 2 young children to The Canteen for lunch. I sat on a table near to the children's toys and it was absolutely lovely to be able to relax while they were fully engaged playing with the beautiful wooden dolls house and Duplo. I chose the Turkish Brunch an oat milk cappuccino and a slice of the Persian love Cake plus a sausage roll for my son. (My 2 year old shared my lunch with me and there was more than enough to feed the three of us!) Fantastic value for money! The Persian Love Cake was devine and not too sweet, just perfect, I highly recommend visiting this character filled, vibrant, cafe nestled in the middle of Nailsworth, I love how simple but carefully curated, flavour wise the menu is too, everything sounds delicious, I look forward to trying some more yummy dishes there soon!

5full stars The display is populated by generous and nice looking cake, scone, etc Discovered by chance and just finish a slide of apple pie that brought me back on the time I was a kid and my family would make it. Dogs are welcome Inside and outside space A small playground area for kids On the public access road parking is free for 2h

WHAT A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE! My son took me out for lunch on Saturday - what a lovely surprise! But ........... we decided to try The Canteen having not visited there for some time. The weather had turned and the temperature had dropped so not very warm. We ordered - me - cheese on toast and my son a breakfast and two glasses of water. And we decided to take a cake away with us - not a great deal of choice considering it was a Saturday - busy. Question - why is it only an option of vegan cakes? what about us that enjoy a 'normal' slice of cake! We were instructed to take a table at the back but as we approached we were told not to sit there but follow the arrows to another dining area. There were lamps hanging from the ceiling and nearly everyone my son hit his head! Seems like anyone that is over 5ft 6 will have an issue! The table was grubby and the area was cold not helped by the doors being opened and closed (or left open by inconsiderate customers leaving) by staff coming in and out with orders! Our lunches arrived - oh dear! My cheese on toast was in fact masses of cheese in a toasted sour bread sandwich. There was soooooo much cheese - far too much and on the side was a pile of tomato and cucumber - which looked like an after thought? But .............my sons well..... considering it was £15 - it looked unedible! The bacon was frazzled and burnt. The tomato was burnt. The mushrooms had died and were a mush! The sausage was burnt black on one side and the toast was so hard too! thankfully the poached egg was runny (ish). My son did not enjoy his big breakfast and neither did i enjoy my so called cheese on toast! The ambience was not nice either - cold and grubby and the seating - metal chairs uncomfortable. Would we go back - no! Would we recommend - no!

Food looks very presentable and rather appetising plus great value for the price we paid.Value for money and more size than what we expected but we'll presented.

Update: Went for lunch 14/10/2023 and I've had to downgrade my original 4-star rating to only 2! The Canteen has gone thru' a supposed reconfiguration but has subsequently lost its lovely cosy feel along the way. Whereas it was once quirky, it is now just tatty. Its sofas don't work well in the alternative space and only take up unnecessary room and the rearrangement of old tables and chairs don't help. In fact, a trestle table broke and collapsed while a family were using it! Thankfully no-one was hurt but I bet they were shaken up! It made a terrible noise with drinks spilling everywhere. You have to choose a table before placing your order. At the till you have to recognise your table on a map to say the table number for your order but in practice this is shambolic. If visiting on your own, how do you nab a table if you don't have anything to leave behind, say a coat, on a chair or the table itself? Even if there's 2 or 3 of you, you all have to go to the counter to see/read what's on offer and individually if splitting the cost. All so time consuming - and the order(s) take a fair amount of time to materialise (altho' this was always the case but with an "upgraded" kitchen one hoped it would have improved). All this would have been bearable if the food had been good but it really wasn't! We both ordered baguettes filled with bacon, brie and cranberry sauce. The "baguettes" were more akin to doughy sub rolls. The bacon was precooked and cold and greasy. The brie hadn't been warmed to melt alittle. They were so unappetising I left most of mine. At a total of £17 for food alone, it was a total waste of money + to add insult to injury much of the cutlery was dirty and needed a proper wash! All in all a very disappointing visit and, unless we hear otherwise from friends that at least the food's returned to a good standard, we won't be going back. This is my original review from some time ago:- Been here for lunch a number of times when visiting Nailsworth. The food is consistently good and I'll definitely be going again...and again!

Good brunch, really great atmosphere

Waited 45 minutes for an almost cold breakfast. Usually love this place, but when it's busy it falls apart. Please put table numbers on your tables so your staff don't wander about aimlessly - especially if you have new staff.

This is a really interesting place full of eclectic furniture and fittings. The food is really good if a little slow in coming. Definí worth a visit

Visited today with a group of friends. An absolute unique and quirky restaurant. The food was delicious, plentiful and averagely priced. A very worthwhile visit

Disorganised, but new staff need direction. Food arrived promptly but no follow up to check all ok. Ps If the kitchen door is open we can hear you!! Very average service but Turkish brekkie…new layout = easily forgotten in the yard

Lovely coffee and pastel del nata

Visited today for food. Not a good experience. Not organised minimal information on what hot food was available so opted for cake. Went for the carrot cake which was on the top of the counter uncovered took a bite and it was off. Fermented and sour absolutely awful and feel sick. Seating outside is quirky but not comfortable. I appreciate the look they are going for but unclean is not good with a cafe. This is our last time here

Delicious Turkish breakfast in the sunshine eggs humous, labneh, pitta bread ,olives, harissa ,leaves and cheese.Great food and coffee ,service always perfect so friendly the staff are really good even when they are very busy ,I can’t recommend this place highly enough .We are so lucky to have it on our doorstep

Want to still love this quirky, eclectic place but the recent re-jig has seen it go downhill for some reason… been coming for years and it used to have fab interesting menu… still lovely staff but 45 minute wait for a sandwich is a bit much!? Dirty cutlery, confused orders, gritty salad and soggy bread! Feels like you’ve forgotten the basics , guys … it’s not cheap so you have to do it well! Sorry to say won’t be rushing back.

Well today we decided to go here for breakfast before continuing our journey. People were sat outside eating and drinking but as soon as we walked in we were told they were closing as the coffee machine wasn’t working!!REALLY?! Never even asked us what we wanted and we passed the kitchen prepping food. Very unwelcome place to visit and clearly for locals only so don’t bother stopping here if you’re passing through. Go to the Bakery..much nicer. The irony is I don’t even drink coffee!

Wonderful lunch in the gorgeous Canteen courtyard. We had a selection of dishes- all super fresh and tasty. I would love to know the recipe for their salad dressing, just divine! Coffee is great as are the delicious traybakes/cakes as a special treat. Friendly staff and a welcoming vibe. Highly recommended!

Love the new expansion; hasnt lost its quirkiness that’s for sure ! Excellent coffee and divine Viennese whirl. Staff were very nice with my young daughter.

What can I say about the Canteen? We dropped in recently for Supper Club and chose the vegan option. The Thai themed food was superb, service was exceptional and our mock tails were absolute perfection. This is the only place I take family when they...

Wonderful quirky atmosphere and enjoyed the retro decor. Been many times and impressed by the extended layout and new serving area. Choice of sitting outside in the gravelled courtyard, the big new room or the original, quite room.Definitely the best coffee in Nailsworth, even bought...

Have been to the Canteen lots of times and it is still a lovely friendly quirky place. But we did not have a good experience there today. It took ages to order anything and then there was a total mix up with coffee orders when...

Waited double the wait time and missing item from my brunch.. staff didnt inform me or offered a replacement when mentioned. Confused staff not knowing where orders go or the drinks.. kept being asked if drinks were ours! Otherwise a nice place and a hub to enjoy.

We were told that we couldn't order a cooked breakfast as there was a transition happening in the next week. We found that strange as everything was listed on the board that we could have, Bacon Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich, Eggs, Beans...yet we couldn't have as cooked breakfast, only served as individual items with toast/bread? The water/coffee came out with limescale floating on top of it, my friend had to ask to get his coffee swapped. This should be enough to put you off eating somewhere. The service was lame, nobody seemed to have any idea what they were doing. We sat on the table and chairs outside, my friend had sit at the bottom of the table, because the space was too tight for everyone to sit opposite each other. The cushions were dirty and not enough of them. We asked for water and were told we would have to walk round and get it ourselves, same with the condiments. I complained twice and heard nothing back.

After all the advertising hype of re opening with more space, deli & a juice bar I didn’t see much evidence of any of this. Been going here for years so was expecting more. Still crowded in the ordering area, ordering was chaotic & several...

This was the best cafe we visited in the Cotswolds and we visited a lot! Coffee and cake were both delicious. We didn't eat lunch there as we didn't have time but it looked delicious. The surroundings were quirky and we felt really comfortable. It...

The Canteen is such a great place. Today, everyone seemed very stressed, rushing around trying to give out orders they weren't sure about. Some of the staff weren't very sure of the menu or if it could be adapted to a dairy free option. After a lot of toing a froing, I asked if they could do a BLT, which they said they could do. After a very muddled start, the BLT was out of this world and something they should put on the menu. Happy customer 😁👍

Friendly staff. Dog friendly cafe.

Shoddy service, forgetful staff, mistimed order- my full English breakfast missing two eggs!? How can you mess up a full English? You forget the eggs, forget my partner's order leaving me to poke yat my now cold food. Should I recommended this place, nah,not coming...

Brilliant little find in Nailsworth! Definitely will visit next time I'm down that way.

Beautiful little place tucked out the way inbetween two old industrial buildings. The history of which I found fascinating. Quirky layout and decor it had a really nice feeling to it. Super busy for lunch time, we managed to get there just before lunch time, plenty of seating outside with most of it under cover. Staff were friendly and polite. Food was excellent and came out quick. Nice selection of freshly made cakes and treats to choose from. Definitely visit the store next door also.

Veggie breakfast and a coffee £15, certainly a very different place to the norm, I enjoyed my visit

First time here. My daughter brought me here as she has had some lovely brunches in the past. Very disappointed. Firstly while queueing to order there were multiple wasps crawling all over the cakes for sale on display. We ordered 2 full English breakfasts which listed as sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms, potatoes, tomato and toast for £12. I asked for mine without tomato but they forgot so it was on my plate. There were 2 small rashers of bacon, 1 tiny sausage, 2 spoonfuls of beans, 1 mushroom and 4 pieces of diced potato. My daughter had hers without eggs tomatoes and mushroom and in pace of this she got a larger portion on beans. Definitely not worth £12. The only reason we didn't send it back was because we were really hungry and in a rush. Would not eat here again.

Lots of seating,but the till area was very cramped and rushed to make a choice from blackboard, which was difficult to read. Service quick and food good.

This was my third visit to The Canteen and I was really disappointed. The food was good when it arrived but we had a long wait for it ( they did warn us about this tbf) but the cutlery and crockery left a LOT to be desired in terms of cleanliness. Service was also pretty pathetic.

Cute hidden jewel tucked away in between two roads with a big selection of cakes and warm and friendly service. The cakes were good but not great. The Persian cake made with almonds, pistachio and rose water was unique, however the butter cream was too sweet and quite grainy. The almond, orange and blueberry cake was quite bitter due to the orange.

A lovely quirky cafe. Coffee is excellent and food is good. The only 'issue' is that breakfast cooking doesn't start until 10am and no scrambled eggs are possible apparently....only poached and fried...which seems rather odd.

Long time fans of the canteen. Always visit a few times every time we’re in the cotswolds. They were fab with my specific dietary requirements and adapted menu items to suit my needs. Friendly staff and wonderful setting.

Great little cafe and great choice

This is a lovely quirky cafe. The food is excellent and the staff are really friendly. Definitely worth a visit or even several! We went three times during our two day stay!