The Coffee House in Peterborough

This is my favourite cafe! Bev is such a friendly owner and so helpful. The coffee is lovely and there are always new types of cakes. I also love the sandwiches. My toddler loves going here! Very friendly and would highly recommend. Perfect location - 10 mins drive from Peterborough and 15From Stamford, In the beautiful villages of Ailsworth and Castor! It’s lovely to go to a non chain place for a change! Enjoy :)

I was lucky enough to turn up and get a seat, but I would recommend booking as they have had to remove a few tables to keep with covid restrictions. Had quick and friendly service, I can't recommend the warm dressed cheese scone enough! Followed with the tastiest chocolate pumpkin cake which really is worth the calories. There is plenty of seating out on the green opposite, unfortunately with winter on its way it may be a little hit and miss with the weather, but that is the times we are in. I felt very comfortable with how "covid secure" the shop was, with all effort being made towards safety. Highly recommend.

I’m a regular in the Coffee House. I can recommend the bacon and sausage baps (ask for a big one!). All freshly cooked and using high quality ingredients. Never any rush to get you to leave. It’s my little bit of heaven. Oh and the coffee is wonderful. Proper leaf tea in china cups and the cakes are to die for. Possibly my favourite coffee shop of all.

Great tasting food, good selection and well presented. A very friendly atmosphere which adds to the charming character of this lovely village Coffee House.

Delicious coffee and cake with my bubble friends. So nice to catch up in this lovely friendly, Covid safe cafe. Coffee is particularly good. Nutty flavours, no bitterness. Social distancing on the pavement outside, screens between tables, outside seating and individual shelter on request for tables on the green if the weather is inclement.

The best coffee around just as perfect for working lunches as it is for an indulgent afternoon Birthday tea. Great staff who work hard to make everyone safe and welcome

This is usually a real good place for takeout in modern times. However after our last visit opinion has changed. We both like hot chocolate but not with marshmallows (gelatine) as we are vegetarians, Hot chocolate was served with both cream and marshmallows already on; was not asked if I wanted both. When I asked politely if they could be removed, the lady who gave me my drink treated me as if I was less than equal and at a volume others in my vicinity could hear. Drink was remade.Will think twice before returning

Absolutely awful, we travelled 10 miles for a cup of English tea. We were treated rudely at the door by a pompous young man who then served us tea in a paper cup! Didn’t even ask if we would like milk or sugar.. When I politely asked if we could have our tea in a pot with a cup and saucer I was told they are not currently serving, despite the customer to my right blatantly drinking out of a cup with a pot!’ First and last time for this awful place..

We were looking for somewhere for lunch and so glad we found this. Sandwich and jacket were really good and the cake was amazing.

We regularly visit the coffee house with our family, and love introducing new friends here. The service is always great and the coffee always hits the spot. The quirky decor and vintage crockery just adds to the character of this must visit coffee house. The only downside is my waistline with the amazing selection of cakes and hot food

I stop at various coffee establishments throughout my week when working and I can honestly say this is the best coffee I’ve tasted. No idea what the secret is but worth coming back for !

Fantastic little coffee shop what a lovely find lovely staff fantastic food good value for money can’t wait to return highly recommend a visit

A lovely coffee house so well run very friendly chatty staff coffee cakes beautiful lovely vintage cups saucers etc myself friends and family are looking forwarding in going back this little coffee house was recommended to me by a friend and I must say it was lovely thank you all ❤️❤️

What a quaint and delightful place this is. Gorgeous coffee and splendid cakes yum yum. The staff are so friendly and really make you feel welcome. Will definitely be coming back to sample some more goodies.

I first started visiting the coffee house many years ago whilst passing as a cyclist, upon moving to Ailsworth 3 years ago it became our little local gem, the best coffee (I buy the beans for my own espresso machine, because they are the best I've had) the best cakes you'll find anywhere and a great selection of beautiful teas and occasionally we'll partake in a panini or soup or something for lunch that has never disappointed. We have always had great service from all the staff here, wonderful lovely people with whom a nice friendly chat is always had and the owner likewise when we bump into her on occasion.I am very particular about good coffee and even more so about being around/enjoying good people and for the fact that The Coffee House meets my needs and surpasses them is why this place really is a gem.Thankyou Coffee House and all the staff

I can't fault this place. Amazing coffee, absolutely amazing cake, beautiful little setting and the staff are always so lovely and helpful. It's even more perfect when the sun is shining and you can sit outside and enjoy all of the above! Lastly they are great for cycling groups and are always very accommodating.

Amazing, quaint little place that combines vintage feel with modern, super tasty food and drink. I would have a bacon sandwich from here every day if I could! I also haven’t managed to find coffee as lovely anywhere else. Even the big chains! I also rented this venue to host a baby shower once - afternoon tea was provided and was LOVED by all! Worth a visit any and every day of the week!

The owner of this business called my wife despicable for her review of afternoon tea my review is the same it was awful she asked for half of the £27 we paid back and was offered a £ 5 voucher we have since had an email from the owner who called us a horrible couple and had my first review removed you can make up your own mind weather to visit here and take Afternoon Tea if you don’t want to be disappoint don’t go I am not allowed to eat certain foods and was given cucumber which on booking my wife told them that I couldn’t have so do make sure if you do book here that you make any food allergies known then please check the food when it comes

Awful what a rip off for £13. 50 each no wonder they take a deposit stupid us paid in full before we went

We visit this lovely place quite often. The staff are very friendly, there is a great atmosphere and the food & drinks are always of the highest standard. And the attitude of the staff is wonderfully disability friendly. Well worth a visit.

We had a lovely coffee and cake in this cafe which was very busy. Service was friendly - the cakes were delicious. It feels like a great part of the village.

This is a small but friendly coffee house. You’ll receive a warm welcome and service from the friendliest of staff. Great coffee, other drinks and food. Well worth calling in if in the area.

found this little place on trip advisor, I've always loved a nice little coffee shop and this didn't disappoint. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was amazing.

c'était un café fantastique. le service était excellent et la nourriture et les boissons étaient les meilleurs. Je vais revenir et je le recommande vraiment.

A friend and I were very pleased to be in here on a rainy as it gave us an excuse to try more cake.

On our way to Rutland Water popped in here for tea and cake. Charming staff, ‘proper’ tea and delicious cakes. They seem to be open all day serving snacks. We were very impressed by all this little place has to offer. Worth a detour.

Popped in here for a coffee as it was our Wedding Anniversary and we were having a lazy day. As always coffee was great, service was excellent and the the staff polite and efficient.

What a fantastic village coffee shop, great selection of cakes, light meals and drinks always served with a friendly smile. Would highly recommend.

The Coffee House is situated in the village at Ailsworth situated between Peterborough and Stamford.

I found this cafe by doing a Google search for coffee houses nearby when I was staying at an AirBnB for a night. It is one of those delightful finds that happen occasionally. The cafe is laid out in a cute way, with a couple of comfy soft leather chairs and six or so rustic style wooden tables and chairs.

Visited this coffee shop this week on a blazing hot day. Lovely and cool inside but a warm welcome from staff. Was recommended this place by my son who stops here when out cycling. It is very sweet, does home made stuff and is quirky and comfortable but in an authentic way. Had coffee and bacon/sausage roll. Both excellent. Will definitely come again. Well done.

I visited with my Mum & Dad and received a lovely warm welcome, followed by friendly but professional service. We were offered our choice of seating, inside or outside. Their Coffee and Cake were tasty and Mum and Dad really enjoyed their light-lunches too.

After a country walk on a very hot day,The Coffee House in Ailsworth was a very welcome sight, and even better was what we saw when we went inside. I eat gluten free and there was a good selection of cakes with knowledgeable staff. Very welcome was the watermelon iced tea, just the thing in this summer's hot weather. The staff were really friendly and I'd recommend a refreshment stop there any day. It's also an estate agents so your life might be transformed!

We cycle around Nene Valley every saturday eight of us, its a pleasure to stop and grab a coffee to gain more energy. Friendly service and good coffee. Thank you Coffee house.

This cafe serves the best coffee, tea and hot chocolate in Peterborough Simply outstanding and easily recommendedable

Go there - this coffee house never fails to impress. The ladies running it, cooking and serving are superb - friendly and welcoming - they really do a great job. I’m walking with crutches and was helped to my seat (a comfortable squashy leather armchair!) given a low stool to put my foot up and cushions - so thoughtful. The food is consistently delicious and the coffees/teas/cold drinks too. Today - scrambled egg and smoked salmon on toast - perfect. We’ve tried lots on the menu and are always happy.

Called in this place whilst we were in the area.Had a lunch Saturday and a Breakfast on Sunday.Staff really pleasant,service excellent,and food delicious, they even put an egg timer on the table to pour your tea to get the best brew. R Collins Oldham.

Lovely much needed coffee, tea and cake for refreshing us after a walk. It made our return walk much easier.

Great little coffee shop within easy reach of ferry meadows! Lovely place to refuel! Fab coffee and food available as well as an estate agent! One Stop shop literally!

Great choice of teas and coffees plus homemade cakes. The owner and staff were extremely kind making ourselves with our horses feel welcomed.

We have recently stopped off at the coffee house, while out on a hot day horse riding. The staff were very friendly, the cake was freshly baked and there was a wide range of tea. They brought water out for the horses too!

Me and my family went to this beautiful coffee shop. Looks lovley on the outside and great interior! But i probably wouldn't visit again. I arrived at 1pm so not far off of lunch time at they had almost sold out of all the paninis and sandwhiches on the menu, so i ended up having the special duck wrap which was lovley but not worth the price it was in my opinion!

I have visited this place a few times now, I’m always on my road bike and with friends but this is not just a coffee house this is an experience. If you want to treat someone to a little afternoon jolly then please do visit here. My tea comes in a quaint china cup and saucer and is proper leaves so has a strainer and timer, the cake selection is extensive and beautiful...the staff are amazing and always helpful, well Worth a visit!!!

I first tried out The Coffee House about 2 years ago and it was delightful even back then. Now, it is even better. I come here every other weekend with my friends and it never fails to disappoint. I always order a Flat White and the coffee tastes exceptional! The cake is even better, The atmosphere is always really cosy in there and the staff are very friendly. Situated in the village of Castor, it is almost certainly a hidden gem and a value to the village.

Whether you’re ladies what lunch (lol) or cyclists out for a trek or just cruising through, this is a must for lovers of sandwiches, cakes and coffee!! Friendly knowledgeable staff too

I have been coming here since it opened. Actually I have been coming here since before it opened. Friendly, welcoming and coffee to die for. Then of course there are cakes, breakfasts and all kinds of naughtiness. They even keep my personal bottle of tabasco strictly for my own use.

Stopped for coffee and a snack - didn't know the area so looked on Google Maps, found we were close and gave them a try. Wonderful surprise - good coffee, lovely cakes and scones and friendly service. Easy recommendation!

Can see why this is so highly rated...loved the place !.....just the mix of local crafts, estate agent and that's before you start eating. The staff were very friendly even offering free refills. After the Christmas and New Year feasting, some the menu wasn't available but there was still a good variety of food, particularly cakes. I had the Cranberry & Brie panini which was one of the best I've had, and my two daughters had a baked potato with pulled pork, each....they did want baked beans but sadly the cafe was without.

I revisited this establishment recently after not being for a while as was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease in May 2017, on enquiring they had informed me that they do provide some gluten free cakes so I thought I'd give them a try. I was a bit apprehensive on seeing that the few gluten free choices of cakes they did have were in the same display cabinet with the normal cakes and not even covered up so quite a high risk of cross contamination there, which to us Coeliac sufferers can be quite a problem. Perhaps the management could review their way of displaying gluten free cakes (or savories if they do any), to try and limit any cross contamination in the future? On the other hand they do serve lovely tea and coffee here, limited spaces for seating as only very small so if you plan on going here for a special occasion then I would advise to ring ahead and book a table.

That is unless you are a cyclist or dog walker - awful small uncomfortable outdoor seating.

Beautiful little coffee shop. Immaculately presented, friendly helpful staff, great food and coffee. Will be back . . many times.

Recommended by a friend so today I gave the coffee shop a whirl. Met by cheerful staff and made to feel very welcome from the start. Lovely fresh smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich on very fresh "proper" brown bread.salad and crisp garnish.my friend had ham and tomatoe sandwich with salad and crisp garnish.the rum truffle I had to follow was obviously home made and the "rum" was very tasty indeed.!!!!!!My friend had chocolate and orange sponge cake with orange sauce in the middle.the pot of "tea leaves with a strainer " provided us with 6 cups of tea!!!! All extrememly good value for around £8 each. We shall ceertainly be visiting again especially during the winter months. Well done and thank you so very much.

Found this by accident trying to find a meeting place to catch up with friends.

I love this coffee shop! I go in most mornings on the way to school for my large, skinny cappuccino which is always spot on every time.

We were recommended this place. We found a good park and were warmly welcomed by the staff. We ended up staying for lunch after morning tea. An extensive menu great food and coffee.

We are so happy to find this little gem on our 53 mile cycle route. Amazing venue and decor is complemented by the fantastic coffee and yummy cakes. We give it 5* for a reason - it deserves it! We will return and pick up some of the coffee beans they use. Excited to find they chose the blend themselves having visited the roasters and sampled the beans. Unusual for a coffee shop to stock freshly roasted beans - we visited 29th June and the roasting date on the packets for sale was the 25th! Very friendly staff too make visiting this little gem even more pleasant.

Simple but great food prepared to order with very welcoming staff. Excellent coffee in an unexpected location.

Came here for a cuppa on the recommendation of a relative and was not disappointed! Loose leaf tea and a great selection of homemade cakes. The staff were very friendly and there are plenty of tables, the decor is great (check out the light fittings!) Will be back again to try out the lunch menu :)

I'm so disappointed! I live in Castor and thought I'd give this place a shot!

Visited the coffee house today to catch up with friends. Light lunch comprised soup/roll - hot and tasty and a cappuccino - giving Costa a run for their money and coffee and walnut cake - perfect. Definitely recommend this to all and we will definitely be back :)

A great find !! Easy to get to, a relaxed setting , staff friendly & accommodating, food delicious 😀

Nice and handy for me. Coffee is great and the staff are always very friendly. It is easy to find in the village next to the paper shop. Worth coming into the village off the A47. Cyclists are also welcome and there are quite a few seats outside.

We were on the way to Great Yarmouth so stopped here. I had a bacon & sausage bap and my colleague had scrambled eggs on toasts and they were lovely. Really friendly staff and great service. Highly recommended.

Situated just around the corner from the office, The Coffee House Castor is more often than not my go to place at lunch. Also a perfect location for meeting with clients so they don't interrupt the office. The shop offers lovely sandwiches, cakes and even some lovely gifts. The girls are all very friendly. Always busy with locals and people passing through.

Spite all of the Thousands of main stream coffee shops there are today this is my favourite by far. Located in such a lovely and quite area so sitting outside in the sun is a must, the coffee always seems to be perfect and the food delicious. All of the sandwiches and wraps I have had have come with a portion of salad and crisps that just make it that extra bit different than other coffee shops. Would definitely recommend for people who just want to get away from the crazy busy centres and help out a family owned business.

I love this coffee shop! To admit some bias i do have the pleasure of only living a mins walk away, but i'd walk a mile fir this place. The staff offer friendly smiles, always ready to help with whatever or however you need. The Hot chocolate (a fav of me and my gf's) is top notch. The presentation and food is at a very high standard. It is rather pricy, but you canclearly see what quality your paying for in every step.

Here we are again enjoying a delicious coffee and toasted tea cake, our favourite stop off if we've been shopping in town or on a walk. They serve delicious home made cakes and good coffee and light lunches, well worth making a detour if you're on the A47. Friendly staff nice atmosphere the perfect meeting place.

We called in here whilst out walking and enjoyed delicious coffee. Service was good; the food looked great but we resisted temptation as we'd recently had breakfast. Will go back though soon.

We (as a family of 2 grand parents / 2 parents and 2 children) were made most welcome [we were pre-booked]. The service and food was excellent, the toilet were super clean and well maintained, the surroundings were interesting to adults and children. It was Christmas - so there was an unexpected present for the children - how wonderful. Thank you so much.

This was a wonderful occasion, a dear friend's birthday tea.The food was outstanding, beautifully served and absolutely delicious. An enormous amount of care was taken and all was meticulously done. A great time was had by all. Thank you so much Bev and everyone

This is a lovely comfy cosy coffee shop in the lovely village of Castor. The cheese scones are great. The cakes looked wonderful too.

We were visiting a garage nearby and so decided to stop here for a cake and coffee on the way home. This was on a Sunday. The staff were noticeably more welcoming to people they knew and as previously commented by other reviewers a little cool with new people. I chose a zucchini (I still call courgette!), lime and pistachio cake and my partner chose a carrot cake. Both were lovely and the coffee was fine, my partner had peppermint tea and got 3 cups out of the generous teapot.

Nice coffee shop, clean loo, great drinks & cakes and very friendly. Worth diverting for if you're nearby.

Travelling to Peterborough crematorium I had to schedule in a stop not for from destination to allow for delays. The Coffee House was ideal, easy to park and excellent service and choice. The sun shone and we used to outside tables. Thoroughly enjoyable and good location to meet up with friends.

Every visit is just the same. Great coffee, great staff, great service and of course yummy cakes. What's not to like.

Visited today the service was very good and so was the quality of the food and drink but the prices are at the very high end of what I was class as accpetable

Went here with two of my girlfriends for a coffee. We sat outside for two hours drinking coffee, tea and eating delicious cakes! Although, one of the girls has a nut allergy which meant much of the food options were off the table.

The milkshake is really good here but they aren't cheap so when your beautiful milk bottle arrives it's always a shame to see it 1/4 froth and bubbles. They could do with scraping the froth off and filling it up to the top!

Homely surroundings. Liked the white hot chocolate. Good service and good meal at reasonable price. Cakes available.

this is a facinating little venue, good selection of snacks and cakes, mostly home produced. very friendly staff, cards by local artist Heather Mizen, interesting collectibles, glance up at the lighting. well done little coffee shop, I would prefer the cheese scone without the topping, as the flavours killed each other, but its different, perhaps its just me. I think reheating in the oven would give it a crisper outside, suspect these were flashed in the microwave, but I love the place, do try it, it needs to be acknowledged.and the lemon drizzle cake is quite refreshing.

Was passing by and decided too rest my legs during a long dog walk. Originally just planned to have a coffee but as the cakes looked so good I decided to treat my self to one as well. Both the coffee and the cake where delicious!! The staff were all very warm and welcoming. Was nice that it was dog friendly and was able to sit comfortably out side in the sunshine! Would recommend to anyone passing by.

I've really enjoyed my time in The Coffee House every time I've visited. The drinks and cake are great (try the lime & zucchini cake, it's amazing), every single member of staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming and the decor is really quirky and cute. I would highly recommend a visit, you'll receive and warm welcome and tasty food :)

This place has plenty going for it, good cake & coffee,quirky decor and very pleasant young staff......who could teach a thing or two to the older lady serving there about customer service. Such a shame to spoil the ambience of such a place by a grumpy attitude.

Nice place for very good coffee, great cakes and bacon roll to die for, all served by a friendly bunch and idiosyncratic decoration

Hubby and I popped in a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday late morning on the spur of the moment, a very small venue, all the tables were full but we managed to share a table with a couple of ladies who had a table for four but were not using 2 of the chairs. There are a couple of tables outside but this time of year is not really warm (or dry) enough to be sitting outside. Had pot of tea and the warmed cheese & pickle scone which was lovely, hubby had cappuccino and piece of cake. Was very nice, will probably visit again in the warmer months. I would suggest that if you are planning on visiting here for a special occasions that you ring in advance to reserve a table though otherwise you might be disappointed. The staff seemed a bit tight for space behind the counter too.

We decided to visit again this afternoon after a couple of months of abstinence!. We hoped we would not regret it and we certainly didn't.

Just found this little gem of a coffee shop so was my first visit with family. We had a Lovely experience enjoying afternoon tea - so relaxing and civilised. Absolutely adore the china/crockery plus the delicious gluten free cakes. Great atmosphere too.

I have visited in all seasons and have always had the most delicious home-made cakes, soups and snacks. The coffee is excellent and if you order tea it is served in a pretty individual vintage teapot with mismatched china cups and a miniature old fashioned egg timer to ensure you give it time to properly brew. The shabby chic vintage setting gives a cosy character and the staff are great. As its reputation and popularity has spread, the only downside is its size which sometimes means you may not always find a table free.

Have visited the lovely coffee house in castor, on the outskirts of Peterborough twice this week it's so good! Have wanted to visit for some time and half term was ideal to visit with my teacher daughter then nursery nurse friend. Lovely friendly young ladies and slightly older young lady on first visit! The rose & pistachio cake my daughter had was amazing, and I really enjoyed the warm cheese & onion scone..so much I had another on 2nd visit. My friend was happy that she was able to have her coffee with soy milk and enjoyed her raspberry bakewell slice. Loved the quirky light fittings too. Will definitely be visiting again...and again.

A real gem of a coffee shop, excellent selection of products, very welcoming,helpful and friendly service from the 3 young ladies that were serving today.

I love this coffee shop! Petite and quaint... full of curios and knicknacks to buy, all handmade by the owner too...

Good milkshakes and coffee. There isn't always somewhere to sit as its quite small but my daughter loves meeting her friends there from the village and its quite handy after playing tennis as there isn't anything else there.

Milkshakes and cakes are nice, but the sandwiches are overpriced for the place, it's quite ugly from the outside but what they've done with the inside is lovely. Although the fact that it's number 1 in Peterborough doesn't really say a lot when the competition isn't really there. It wouldn't be number 1 in Stamford and judging by the previous reviews reply by the owner, I'm amazed they have any customers other than the locals coming back. How you can speak to someone like that is beyond me!

Coffee stop in the middle of a long cycle ride.

This coffee shop is at the Ailsworth end of Castor so was quite a long diversion for us from our walk around Ferry Meadows but well worth it. Lovely light lunches, gorgeous cake, and very friendly staff.

The coffee shop never fails to deliver, a lovely oasis to meet friends for a chat and put the world to rights, we managed two visits in one day.

We love this little cafe. The staff are kind and helpful and the food is ace. You pay a little more but it's well worth it.

A wonderful lunch was had by all. Great location, very attentive staff, good selection of food and drinks, also great selection of cakes and slices. Was surprised about the amount of visitors, it is a very popular café. I will def. be going again...perfect for that Saturday/Sunday morning reading the newspaper.

I recently enjoyed lunch here to celebrate with colleagues. The staff were absolutely amazing, even taking the time to take care of a baby in our party so that Mum could enjoy her food. Very quirky, lampshades were made of cups and other pieces of china.

Lovely and cosy coffee shop with is owned by local estate agent. My husband had a sausage bap (which had plenty of filling) and I had a warmed cheese and chive scone with extra cheese and castor ale chutney provided - both excellent. We ordered a pot of tea (loose leaved) and the teapot was enormous so we were able to enjoy plenty of cups of our preferred green tea. It's an interesting concept of being able to have lunch and browse houses that are for sale in the area - we will return soon.