The Courtyard Cafe in North West Leicestershire

A wonderful, cosy cafe with a special atmosphere of Christmas holidays. The staff is always friendly and attentive to customer requests. The food and drinks are very tasty. My children were delighted with the delicious breakfast. I definitely recommend visiting this place.

We attended this year's Breakfast with Santa at the courtyard and it was so lovely! Very well organised, beautifully set out and Santa was very engaging with the children. Our son received a lovely gift too. The food was beautiful and as a coeliac I was well catered for with a selection of gluten free food and cakes that we took away too 😋

Fabulous bit of breakfast scran. Nice people, too.

Rebecca and the team at the Courtyard were able to fit us in for afternoon tea with 48 hours notice. They worked around our dietary requirements with ease. So much food and all super yummy and presented fabulously. Really enjoyed and very much recommend. Thank you again! Becky & friends x

What a fantastic place, we stopped here on the way back from a meeting. Last time we were in the area we missed as obviously being 2 blokes we did the usual “man looking” and missed it……anyway this time we found it. We were greeted by a lovely lady and seated upstairs as it was full on the ground floor…and you can see why. Fantastic atmosphere and all the staff were warm and friendly, as for the food we had a brunch meal which was very well made and looked great and tasted delicious, great cup of tea as well just what was needed on a cold day. Would definitely recommend and will visit again. Thank you.

Visited today for some lunch for my partners birthday and the staff had gone the extra mile to make sure we had an amazing time! The service was great and the food was lovely! Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning!

Everything from the aesthetics, to the friendly welcoming staff, the amazing food…just top notch! Love it here!

We had a wonderful afternoon tea here celebrating my birthday and my Daughters birthday the table was set up lovely with birthday banner and lovely drinks the sandwiches and cakes were amazing.I have had a lot off afternoon teas and this is the winner .Excellent service very friendly staff and I will most certainly be back

What a beautiful, quaint and cosy place. I loved it and am so glad I decided to book here. We had a lovely afternoon tea, this afternoon. The food was delicious and plentiful and the ladies that work here, were so nice. Thank you for the lovely tea and being so kind, friendly and accommodating. We won't forget it.

Delightful cafe with lots to choose from. Savoury and sweet are all catered for. Staff always helpful and attentive. Excellent food and good value for money.

An absolutely amazing place to go and have drinks and food. The atmosphere is so friendly and cosy, the food is delicious and a completely wonderful experience. The breakfast has to be one of the best we've had!! Outstanding!!

What a great little find, wonderful food all freshly cooked 🍳 😋 using quality products 👌. Lovely staff, helpful and quick. Well done✔️

A fabulous take on afternoon tea, The Courtyard’s ‘Before noon tea’ encompasses all the best bits of breakfast / brunch! Mini eggs Benedict, smashed avocado on toast, mini bacon and sausage sandwiches, pain au chocolat, - a cheese & bacon scone, plus yoghurt and fruit sprinkled with granola, served with a glass of orange juice and a choice of hot drink. One of our party was gluten and nut free, and she was perfectly catered for. A lovely cafe, with great food, and super friendly staff. We can’t wait to return for more of the same!

Booked for afternoon tea for my mums birthday. They had put a birthday banner on the table and a mocktail on arrival. Also refils of tea offered. From start to finish the service was 5 star plus. The food was amazing. Had some savory options , sausages rolls were delicious! We do enjoy an afternoon tea and often go to london to places like savoy, claridges etc so we know a good afternoon tea. Super pleased with this and will 100% be back ! Highly recommend.

Second time visiting. The food is delicious with very generous portions. The service is exceptionally good - all of the staff are incredibly kind, accommodating and attentive. The atmosphere is cosy. Might be our new local!

A charming cafe , in the centre of Ashby, excellent friendly staff, good food with a good choice of dishes and excellent value for money.

The 3 of us booked afternoon tea to celebrate my retirement & Lilis 30th birthday. From the minute we walked through the door to leaving (with very full tummies) we had very attentive service, the food was delicious, homemade and plentiful. Couldn't fault a thing! We will definitely be back! Thank you 'the Courtyard ' Would recommend 👌 100%

I visited here for the first time earlier. Based on my girlfriends recommendation. We received a warm welcome and was shown a seat, no problem (we had a pushchair, so we were unsure if there would be space). The prices are a bit higher than other places, however it is worth it! Service with a smile and good food. Keep up the good work!

We had brunch today for our dad's birthday. Rebecca and other staff really looked after us and even got dad a candle to blow out! Lovely food, service and place to be! Thanks again.

Good food, reasonably priced and served in a lovely atmosphere just off the high street. First time for us - we'll definitely be back! Many thanks.

Its a great spot for any meal of the day, great serving sizes for a decent price, and the servers are wonderful, allways so cheerful with a smile on their face.

Popped in for some lunch as it was the top suggestion for gluten free food in the area and it was absolutely amazing. Lovely, friendly staff and delicious food. Beautifully decorated and would definitely go again in a heart beat!

What a lovely visit to the cafe lately ! I had a late lunch which was served quickly and was super tasty. The hot chocolate treat was gorgeous and I resisted having cakes although it was all tempting. The staff was getting ready for a big party but that didn’t stop them from being accommodating and aware of their customers. I do recommend stopping but make sure you’ve sorted your parking as you might want to stay for a while 😁

Just lovely. The Staff and food. Emma always has a big smile and all staff are so friendly and attentive.

Staff were really friendly and the food was lovely. I had the steak and ale pie and it was delicious. Served quickly and reasonably priced. We will be back to visit again. Thank you.

Lovely location, delicious food and really friendly staff. Highly recommended 👌

Absolutely beautiful afternoon tea. One gluten free, one suitable for a nearly 3 year old and two others. Amazing variety of sandwiches and cakes for all. Highly recommended. Excellent, friendly service.

Absolutely brilliant Gluten free as well.

We had a lovely lunch here. Staff were helpful and friendly. Food was tasty and well proportioned and courtyard was filled with beautiful flowers.

Cute, hidden away location for a great lunch. Good selection of gluten free food on the menu. Cheese omelette with chips and salad was excellent and too much for me to eat. Friendly and efficient staff and very reasonably priced.

Extremely good breakfast - best I’ve had for a long time - top quality ingredients, perfectly cooked. Friendly service and exceptional coffee; what more is there to say!!

A rare Monday afternoon off work and we were lucky enough for it to be warm and dry. Had tea and scones in the beautiful flower-bedecked courtyard. Felt like being on holiday. Lovely friendly staff. We will be back to try some more of the menu. (The afternoon tea on a neighbouring table looked rather special!).

Had the most amazing 'Before Noon Tea' to celebrate our mum's birthday. Eggs Benedict, avocado and feta on toast, sausage brioche roll, cheese and bacon muffin, fresh fruit granola and banana muffin, with fresh orange juice and coffee. Absolutely delicious, fabulous service from lovely friendly staff, as always! Thank you so much 😊

We saw the before noon tea online and I couldn’t get it out of my head. Used the sisters birthday as an excuse and wasn’t disappointed. The staff were the loveliest, accommodating, informative, friendly and despite it being very busy, they couldn’t do enough for you. The food was as good as it looks. All home made, all tasty and top quality ingredients. We will be back. Thank you for such a lovely morning x

We booked a before noon breakfast for my birthday and was amazed. Incredible homemade food, beautifully presented, more than accommodating staff. Will be back for sure. Thankyou all!

As a gluten Intolerant type 2 diabetic I often have problems finding a cafe or restaurant that casters for my needs. The Courtyard Cafe Ashby de la Zouch met all my needs and then some as my wife had the standard breakfast and really enjoyed the food. Very friendly staff squeaky clean and nice setting.

Lovely food in pleasant surroundings,nice decor, attentive pleasant staff, will be our go to lunch stop when visiting Ashby.

Fabulous place for breakfast or brunch or lunch for that matter. Lovely food and friendly staff. Will go again 😊

Delicious food super friendly staff surprised me with a cake and happy birthday. Fantastic place will definetly come back to try some more of your gorgeously prepared and delicious food. Thank you!

Stopped off on our journey from the south coast for lunch Great find on Google. Really friendly staff, great food and a lovely ambience. Highly recommend

We had a lovely experience in this welcoming cafe yesterday. Food was delicious and the team were so welcoming and friendly. It was the perfect end to a relaxing break. Many thanks from Sandy and family

Fab place, staff lovely and friendly and food excellent. Breakfast was nicely presented and hot. Coffee is really good and cakes look yummy. Everywhere was clean. Thoroughly recommend the Courtyard cafe.

We had an ‘before noon tea’ and wow what a wonderful experience. An interesting take on the traditional afternoon tea but with a breakfast selection. The Egg Benedict was perfectly cooked, runny yolk and quality bacon and also the smashed avocado and feta with chilli sauce was super tasty. My daughter’s favourite was the yogurt and granola pots. Rebecca and her staff are welcoming and attentive. We were offered any hot drink from the menu even including hot chocolate with cream. Would definitely recommended.

I was gifted afternoon tea for two. The day of our booking was a rainy one. However what a lovely cheerful welcome from everyone of the staff. The food was delicious beautifully presented & so much we were able to take some home & enjoy later. Thank you

What a delight! Gorgeous homely cafe tucked away in its own courtyard off Ashby high street. I've been numerous times and can say it's consistant. Could not fault the food each time, its fresh and well presented. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for. Staff are attentive, would highly recommend you won't be disappointed!

Wonderful staff an wonderful food. A real treat

We were lucky enough to be gifted a "before-noon tea" at The Courtyard. I cannot recommend it enough! Firstly the food was delicious and lots of it. Secondly, time after time of visiting The Courtyard, the staff are extremely welcoming and an absolute delight. You clearly have the passion for the business and Ashby is fortunate to have such a beautiful cafe on its doorstep. Thank you so much!

We were lucky enough to be gifted a "before-noon tea" at The Courtyard. I cannot recommend it enough! Firstly the food was delicious and lots of it. Secondly, time after time of visiting The Courtyard, the staff are extremely welcoming and an absolute delight. You clearly have the passion for the business and Ashby is fortunate to have such a beautiful cafe on its doorstep. Thank you so much!

We recently visited The Courtyard Cafe at Ashby-de-la-Zouch and were impressed by the breakfast experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect place to start the day. The staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcomed. And let's talk about the food - it was simply amazing! Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and we can't wait to go back. If you're looking for a delicious breakfast and great service, this is the place to go!

Great spot for breakfast both our servers were really attentive and friendly Thankyou Abby! The food we had was delicious!

Superb A delightful experience in terms of ... - Friendliness - Service - Excellent food The fact that the Courtyard Cafe was very well patronised whilst we were there, bears out our own impressions that that it is a first class establishment !!!

What a wonderful place. We enjoyed the 'before noon tea'. Vibrant atmosphere, friendly staff and fabulous food. A clever twist on afternoon tea with freshly squeezed orange juice, a pot of tea each and a delightful selection of breakfast foods including smashed avocado toast, sausage cobs, bacon and cheese scones, banana muffins, granola, fresh fruit and eggs benedict. All homemade and beautifully presented.

Can't fault it. Excellent food, lovely staff. Attentive but not overbearing, fresh food freshly prepared. Steak, stilton and mushroom baguette was outstanding. Looking forward to my next visit.

Excellent service all food is freshly prepared and tastes excellent All the staff are wonderful and always helpful.

Amazing breakfast at the courtyard!! Staff were amazing and so friendly. Went for my birthday breakfast and they went out their way to make it special. Food was so nice!! Would definitely recommend.

We love the Courtyard. The food is lovely, plentiful and good value for money. The atmosphere is great and the staff are a shining example of excellent friendly service, you really feel welcomed. We visited recently for Afternoon Tea (pre booked). It was a fab experience, the table was reserved and dressed and the food was served attractively. We started with a gorgeous Elderflower Presse (yum) and lots of tea or coffee which was happily replenished at the half way point. The sandwiches were complemented by salad and hot items. A Blini with smoked salmon and cream cheese was perfect and we had THE most tasty sausage rolls I have ever eaten (not usually a sausage roll fan). Onto the light and fluffy scones with jam and proper clotted cream (none of the nasty aerosol stuff lol) and we managed the slice of toffee cheesecake before we were far too full. The staff cheerfully supplied boxes for us to take the other 4 cakes home for later. It was great value and definitely an experience we will repeat. Thank you so much .

Today we tried the before-noon tea and it was delicious! We were welcomed with orange juice and offered a choice of coffee or tea! We started with a tasty Eggs Benedict, then moved onto avocado and feta toast! After that we sampled the cheese and bacon scones and sausage brioche cob! Not forgetting the lovely berries, yoghurt and granola and a cake at the end! Definitely recommend! Always feel so welcome here! Thank you Courtyard, you never disappoint!! ❤️

First time visiting As I entered I was greeted very politely I was asked what I would like I wanted a takeaway I was given the option to sit in and wait Ordered chips beans to take out Cost £6.50 which I thought was a little expensive for takeout The food was good Service was good Staff was very friendly Clean,tidy well looked after

Booked an afternoon tea to celebrate my friends birthday, and what a lovely time we had, right from the start to the end, the staff at the Courtyard were so friendly, welcoming and attentive. They had even decorated the table to celebrate my friends birthday, nothing was too much trouble. The afternoon tea was fabulous, food was fresh and presented nicely. We had a good selection of sandwiches, cakes with a choice of two hot drinks and a cold drink. All in all a wonderful tasty treat and look forward to returning soon. Thank you The Courtyard.

Such a nice Cafe with fantastic atmosphere and very friendly staff. Treat yourself to yummy cakes and pastries that taste amazing. Also Enjoy a delicious coffee.

This was our first experience of the courtyard cafe today and what a hidden gem it is! We went for breakfast and the food was amazing! What makes this cafe stand head and shoulders above the rest, is how friendly and full of joy the staff are. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, the staff are so enthusiastic and nothing is too much. I haven’t been to a restaurant with such good customer service in a very long time. If you are looking for a cafe to go to with family or friends, then this is most definitely the place to go! We can’t wait to return!😋

We were visiting Barnsley Football Fans on the way to beat Burton Albion. We discovered this Cafe and had a fantastic breakfast 😋 . Thank you for your friendship and hospitality. We found your church and castle

When friends visit, The Courtyard is usually the place I go to for Breakfast. It never disappoints. There are a few different yummy options but last time I ordered the English Breakfast and so did my friend. We both really enjoyed our visit. The staff is always friendly and accommodating.

My mum and I randomly decided to pop into the courtyard for lunch. It was very busy but we were greeted at the door very promptly Such cute and cosy decor, lots of options on the menu for every dietary need. We were informed with all of the soecials and didn't wait long for our drinks and food at all Very yummy, super friendly staff with a lovely atmosphere.

After shopping in Ashby my wife and I popped in for some lunch, we are very glad we did. This was our first time visiting, the food is delicious and plentiful and very reasonably priced. The staff are excellent, with a good sense of humour, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend and we will be visiting again, it’s a big yes from us.

My wife and I visited on 30 March 2024 for the first time, we are so glad we did. After shopping in Ashby we popped in for a bite to eat. The food is delicious, and plenty of it and is very reasonably priced. The staff are a credit to the owner, very polite, with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended and we will be definitely returning, keep up the good work.

Brilliant, great food, super friendly, a must go to cafe.

Beautifully decorated and clean cafe with lovely, friendly staff. The young waitress took time to compliment my jumper and have a little chat. The manager greeted us outside and immediately showed us a table inside. My ham and cheddar omelette was very large and full of gammon ham, cooked to perfection, served with perfectly cooked crispy on the outside and fluffy inside chips and a side salad. My husband had the soup, chips and sandwich combo, which he was very happy with. The smoked salmon was good quality and soup very tasty, chips as mine were. Along with a large pot of tea, this was a quality lunch at a reasonable price, a very pleasant lunchtime experience, with great service. We are looking forward to another visit when we next visit Ashby.

Absolutely brilliant find, tucked away down into a little courtyard off the main street. Great choice of food, with a specials board as well, generous servings and tasty. Staff really friendly, helpful and seem genuinely happy to be there. Cant fault it, would definitely be back.

We visit Ashby early morning hours and decided to find place for breakfast. What a lovely place have found ! We had very tasty breakfast along with superb coffee , all staff very pleasant and atmosphere is nice. Thank you , we will be back.

We happened upon the Courtyard Cafe today on a visit for my daughters birthday and can I just say- wow wow wow! Not only was the food DELICIOUS with a proper home cooked vibe, the service was absolutely amazing with the staff going above and beyond making sure we were warm enough outside and just being the friendliest and happiest people EVER! I would highly recommend anyone visiting this place (make sure your make a reservation) and will definitely return!

We had a excellent afternoon tea a present from our friends Rebecca and staff were very welcoming we had excellent service We will be back Thank you for the lovely afternoon

Excellent find ! This is our third visit and food and service was excellent again. Would highly recommend. Very friendly and helpful staff!

I was lucky enough to be gifted a voucher for afternoon tea & it was wonderful. Service was great. This little tea shop is a hidden gem

Wonderful place with lovely staff,perfect meal,my favorite place.

Just Perfect! Whenever passing through, we ALWAYS make a point of visiting this tearoom. I'm a bit of a coffee snob (can't help it) and I have to remark, their coffee is amongst the best. I also had a fresh scone to accompany the coffee, simply delicious! Only fair to mention the staff, all of whom are friendly, professional, polite and attentive, first class! You have to give this place a try, you won't be disappointed 😃

Tuesday popped in for lunch with a friend. Directed to lovely clean table an ordered drinks. I had the courtyard burger an friend had mushroom an Stilton with something else .whilst eating I had an unexpected choking fit which is part of my disability. Taylor didn't ask she went an got a glass of water an brought it straight away. Asked if I was OK. She didn't realise how much it meant to me.so I explained how dangerous these choking fit are for me .food was great absolutely beautiful. Staff very friendly helpful lovely people. Enjoyed our visit will come back 😀 😊 I left a large tip for Taylor xxx

What a find! I've lived in this area for many years and have only just found this "gem" of a place! The food is amazing and the staff are equally as friendly, welcoming and attentive 🫶 10/10 for the Courtyard team 🥰

I love this place! The food is always top notch and the staff are friendly and efficient. Travelling from Australia, it's nice to have the closest to a home cooked meal in the UK.

Lovely courtyard cafe with staff who are very helpful with dietary requirements and have a great selection of gluten free cake. Have been here several times for lunch now and its always been a great experience.

Cute cafe and delicious food. There was no spaces so she took our names and called us which was great. Our waitress was really awkward though.

We went for breakfast for my wife's birthday, the waitress very kindly added a candle to her breakfast muffin and the top floor sang happy birthday. The staff here are the nicest people, it must be part of the hiring process! The food is always excellent especially for vegetarian customers. Would recommend to anyone!

I love it here. Friendly staff, excellent food and service. it was redecorated before Christmas and it looks splendid (although it looked amazing before). In good weather a great place to sit outside. Try it for yourself!

What a lovely place to eat in. The quality of the food is excellent (we were there for breakfast), the staff are lovely and it is so clean!

My daughter and I paid our first visit to the Courtyard today for her birthday lunch, wanting to try somewhere different, she chose here because we were very impressed with all the positive reviews. We are so pleased we did, I said it was my daughter's birthday, they actually put a birthday banner on the table! The food was beautiful, very well presented and hot, when we ordered scones with jam and cream for dessert, my daughter's came with a candle and the staff sang happy birthday, it was wonderful. Brilliant experience, staff were very friendly and the cafe was spotless. Definitely returning, thank you all so much for making my daughter's birthday extra special.

Excellent brunch, great sausage, superb chips, black pudding. Wife had very filling tagliatelle, very good. Plenty of tea, pleasant, helpful staff. Will definitely return.

Great choice. Delicious food. Lovely staff. Dropped in for coffee originally, decided the menu looked good so returned for lunch. We certainly weren’t disappointed. Will go again

The Courtyard has always been a favourite of ours so when my sister and I wanted to do something special for my Great Aunty’s Birthday, The Courtyard’s Afternoon Tea was exactly that! Upon arrival, we were greeted at the door and shown straight to our table which had been beautifully laid out and a fruity delicious drink of elderflower, apple juice and lemonade mix was waiting for us when we got there. The Afternoon Tea included a plate of finger sandwiches, sausage roll, a plate of scones and millionaire shortbread and a plate of more delicious cakes accompanied by two servings of hot drinks each. The Courtyard couldn’t have been more understanding and accommodating when we asked to change some of the sandwich fillings and we were given such a lovely array of choices! The homemade sausage roll, I think is the best I’ve ever had and the plate of cakes had 3 of each kind so all three of us had one of each to enjoy. The waitstaff were exceptional and attentive, as always, and when we couldn’t finish all the cakes they gave us containers to take them home for later. We had a truely scrumptious time and can’t wait to go back! ✨

The Courtyard is such a lovely and welcoming cafe. I come here at least once a week with family or friends and always have such a lovely meal whether it’s breakfast, lunch or just cake. The staff are incredibly friendly, always have a little chat and make a fuss of my little ones which they love! They bought out a little banner for my eldest’s birthday this weekend and gave him some chocolate which he was so pleased with. Their character events for children (such as Paw Patrol and Minnie and Mickey Mouse) are always wonderful too. A must visit if you’re in Ashby!

Pleasant quiet atmosphere. Friendly staff and excellent scones. This was a good find. The afternoon teas looked amazing we will return.

Visit the cafe whenever we are in the area. Always lovely food & exceptional service from all the staff. Had a cheese & mushroom omelette & my friend had the breakfast brunch. Both were absolutely delicious. The omelette was massive. Well worth the money. We will be back very soon.

Perfect place for that special moment. Fabulous food , amazing cakes.

Lovely quality food, attentive staff Had full English Very full after until mid afternoon would recommend

Enjoyed a family breakfast today with my son. Indulged with sourdough, avocado smash with scrambled egg ( delicious) and a full English for my son. Service was awesome ( as always) and the newly decorated restaurant is so so so beautiful! Well done gang, you continue to smash it out of the ball park! Will be back soon!

The Courtyard was brilliant for a lovely Impromptu light lunch in the middle of a long journey. Great fresh food, really friendly welcome, nice buzz. We will be back next time we're passing.

A beautiful set back cafe, took my mum for her birthday and it was amazing, the staff are so friendly and very customer focus, chef adapted to my taste and went out their way with another option for the soup of the day so I...

We visit here regularly after doing our weekly shop at Tesco. Lovely staff, service always with a smile and the owner (as well as a lot of the staff) will always make the effort to chat. Place is spotlessly clean, food, coffee and cake always...

Had a fantastic afternoon tea for my wife's birthday a couple of weeks ago. Food fantastic and the staff absolutely brilliant Big thank you to your whole team

Really enjoyed lunch here. The food was great and there was loads of it. The Courtyard is tucked away behind Ashby High street which is probably why I hadn't noticed it before. We will be going back, lovely staff, nice surroundings and good food. What's not to like? Thank you.

We visited today for a Christmas afternoon tea and had a fantastic experience. All the food was delicious and the staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful. We visit regularly and this is always the case! Definitely our favourite place to eat in...