The Courtyard Caffe Bar in Wyre

Visited with granddaughter and my sister at 2.30pm last Wednesday to be told that they were no longer serving. We proceeded to sit outside whilst we decided what to do next only to then witness the waitress take orders from 3 more couples! The website also states that it closes at 4pm so why say they weren’t serving at 2.30pm?! I really don’t know why the waitress turned us away. It’s fine as I don’t want to spend any money at this cafe now after the rude customer service. I can only think that she didn’t want children in there (toddler) as the other customers had no children with them.

I visited here on Monday 14 October 2024 with my sister and my grand child. On arrival we saw a spare table inside that would be suitable for us and so I asked the waitress if there was another highchair available. She told me that she did have a highchair but that they had actually stopped serving. We were dissapointed but thought it was fair enough if they are due to close so we went and sat outside whilst we decided where to go next. During this time, we witnessed 3 other couples arrive at the cafe who were told it was hot drinks and cakes only - why weren't we told that??! We only wanted tea and cake! It made me check the website for closing times and it states that the cafe closes at 4pm. It was 2.30pm when we had arrived at the cafe! I really can't understand what her problem with us was, was it because we had a small child with us and you couldn't be bothered getting a high chair? I really don't know. She clocked that I noticed she was serving others too and never once came over to apologise, just looked sheepish. My money will spend anywhere and I will definitely not be supporting this local cafe when they pick and choose who to serve.

70 minute wait for 11 cold and hungry cyclists who had prebooked a table. !!!! The food was ok but not worth the wait.

Food was amazing and so was the service. I had the ploughman’s and my husband had a sandwich . The young lady who took our order was friendly and helpful also the lady who bought our food to the table was very welcoming . When we are in the area again we will be definitely return

Popped in for a breakfast with a friend recently, absolutely delicious. We both had the Eggs Royale, very tasty and hot. Lovely atmosphere and ambience. Would definitely recommend and will return.

Excellent Cafe great stop for cyclists 👍

Lovely and convenient cafe in Great Eccleston.

Great service and food felt very much looked after and welcomed

Its such a shame but I wont be returning. 35 mins to have a brew order taken 45mins and still not arrived, I had to leave as my lift had arrived. Poor woman was over rushed. Coat smelt of cooking for ages afterwards. Its a shame as we, used to, go every week after our Pilates class. We will be trying somewhere else. This isn't the first time this has happened, last time I left after 50 mins and our order hadn't even been taken. Such a shame and I did feel sorry for the staff.

Lovely food and helpful staff. Pea and mint soup was excellent. Good value with salmon and lemon mayonnaise sandwich. Will be returning.

Please get the quality back, we had 4 breakfasts and not impressive. Too much like a greasy spoon in the middle of blackpool. We were sure everything was deep fried and pay £14 for a breakfast and a coffee surely should be better. I believe they own the butchers so what a waste of good quality meat.

Great place, great service. Had both breakfast and Sunday lunch, all freshly made now and been happy both times. Definitely go again. Thanku

Not been here since it was taken over and thought I would pop in for a coffee and try it out. On entering the cafe 2 members of staff were decorating their Christmas tree. They both looked at me standing by the counter to order and turned back and carried on decorating their tree. Unbelievable!!! I should've walked out then. Eventually one came over took my order and my money and then continued to decorate the tree instead of making my coffee. I was really taken a back. I went to sit outside as it was a pleasant afternoon. One other member of staff came out and said she won't be long she's engrossed in her tree. My response was "I think maybe your service should be more important than your tree"??? I eventually got the coffee. Definitely will not be returning !!!

My first time here to eat in a few years. The Cafe has recently had new owners. The service and overall experience were fantastic. Hot coffee and a delicious breakfast that was very well presented. Thank you 😊🏋🏽

First time I have been here since moving in to Big Eccy ,excellent coffee and very friendly staff.

We called by here on a Wednesday lunch time with our two dogs. All four of us were made so welcome. Every one of the three lovely women cooking and serving showed genuine interest in chatting to us and making sure we were happy. Our sandwiches, desserts and drinks were lovely but without doubt what sets this place apart is service. Thank you. We'll be making it a tradition to come back here every time we're in the area.

Lovely, friendly local cafe. Great milkshakes - our 3 year old granddaughter loves them (so do we!). Highly recommended.

Beautiful little cafe in the centre of Great Eccleston. Food was perfect and so was the service. Well worth a visit

Lovely cafe, the girls working there are both lovely . The best milkshakes we've ever had...

There was 3 of turned up for breakfast, easy order 3 courtyard breakfasts & 3 teas. We were told there was a 30-35 minute wait, we said fine and ordered. A table of 8 people turned up and ordered just after us, all different hot breakfast dishes. Their meals turned up, they had eaten, paid & were leaving before our food arrived. I asked politely if they knew how long it would be and we were told it was being plated up now, but it was still about 10-15 minutes before it arrived which made it almost an hour since we ordered. When it arrived there was an ingredient missing & only when we asked were we told that they'd run out, no offer of something else to make up for it was made. The food was of good quality, hot and tasty. I accept that the cafe was busy due to an event in the village but give every customer the same level of service, we were sat outside and we could see that customers inside had also eaten and left before we were served.

So after moving into the area up the road quite a few people was telling me how nice this place is , so yesterday Saturday 26th August me and my partner went for a spot of brunch for his birthday arriving around 11.45am we walked in looked quite busy, I asked the girl when we arrived do we just find a table ? She said yes so we sat down table waa dirty had a few plates on ect which they cleared up once we sat down was given a menu was told unfortunately there no sausage no bacon it's been one of those days I said that's fine no problem 😊, ordered our drinks latte and a tea , then ordered our food ham cheese tostie and marmalade with chunky chips great , After waiting for our drinks we was served a latte then still waiting for my tea which then arrived later which I couldn't understand why that was but never mind.... Then at the tills waiting I hear a guy saying can we order another bacon and sausage barm to take out they said yes took his order , but then I'm thinking we'll why did she say there was no bacon or sausage? O well sat there over half an hour waiting for two toasties coming up to 40 mins we had family arriving soon I went to the till told the young girls I'm really sorry we carnt wait any longer we have to leave can I pay for the drinks they offered us them complimentary which was very kind of them but I offered twice to pay as a business owner my self I did insist in paying but they wouldn't take my money, such a shame on our experience here after walking out feeling deflated , I did however notice they had a few issues with staff which I understand that but the service was poor , food carnt comment as it did not arrive, interior was nice, staff service was okie but maybe employe more experienced servers. Would I go back no unfortunately I wouldn't which is a shame as they are down the road and I like to support local businesses , Andrew and Luke

Absolute must! I had the sea food platter and it was delicious Staff are so lovely and welcoming! Will definitely be visiting again very soon

Friendly and warming. Thank you

Excellent service food delicious good choice

Courtyard Caffè is a lovely place . The staff are so friendly and all food is Delicious 😋 💯 Always enjoy a visit when staying with my sister and brother in law in Elswick....Great Eccleston is also a beautiful village with special people.

Visited today, fantastic little place, has the majority of cafe business in the village as no other cafe except village centre which isn’t open weekends. It has a lovely seating area at the front and inside, and a courtyard area to the back where dogs are allowed. Service whilst friendly was not the best, both our coffee order and food order took sometime to arrive, but have to say that when they did it was very tasty. Either needs a person in charge of ordering etc as not enough staff /ordering system. The front we so sat outside in the court yard at the back, where a little tlc would make a huge difference to the experience. Chairs were a tad tatty no seat pads/cushions so low. Tables had seen better days too. Weeds in the planters, also a dirty ashtray left in planter. Won’t take much to bring it back to its full potential. Hopefully this is a work in progress and will be rectified to offer its customers a more ambient surrounding.

Only had coffee so can't really say much. Free parking, clean toilets, friendly service

Lovely little cafe in Great Eccleston with friendly service and delicious cakes. Excellent place to relax after a walk with the dog

I visited the Cafe for the first time after seeing they had sponsored Elswick girls football kit. I'm glad I did as the breakfast and coffee were delicious. I will definitely be returning and would recommend to anyone.

We visited for the first evening meal on Valentines Evening and the service and food was absolutely first class. The fillet steak was cooked to perfection and we walked out very full, feeling we’d had an excellent time, thanks for a great meal and making us feel welcome…the new lady you have from Malta is also lovely just like the rest of the staff.

Visited the Courtyard Cafe it was our 4th visit and this time due to the milder weather we were able to sit outside and enjoy our breakfast with a lovely pot of tea and a coffee. We enjoyed a couple of sausage and mushroom barms which were fabulous. The service was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We have in the past enjoyed lunch and also enjoyed the full English breakfast the food has always been delicious. I am sure we will be visiting again soon !!

We come to this cafe 5 days a week and have been doing so for months….Why? Because they serve the best food by the nicest waitresses I have ever come across, friendly staff and outstanding food, why go anywhere else! Can I also point out that the Courtyard changed hands in the summer of 2022 and the new staff are amazing. I would 100% recommend a visit.

Best bacon butty in the area been several times since the new owners took over been very good every time value for money very nice staff

Really lovely cafe, staff were very friendly and the food was great. Will definitely be visiting again !

Four of us went in for a coffee and a sandwich as we were passing through the village. Met with staff that were so miserable and unfriendly we were shocked. The place itself is fairly small but nice but the encounter was ruined by the staff. Good job there was four of us there as we could sit outside and laugh it off. Never again.

Arrived at 3.00pm to be met at door by extremely rude member of staff who informed us that the cafe was closing. Exp!ained that we had checked on internet which said closing time was 4.00pm. Attitude of young lady was 'tough'. We were so disgusted with her attitude that we suggested the internet should perhaps be updated. Her response was that they weren't responsible for it. Won't be returning in a hurry.

Only stopped here for coffees, but really like coming here. Nice menu choices and in a lovely setting. The coffees were good quality and enjoyed them.

I was passing through Great Eccleston on my bike and not expecting a lot due to tier 3 restrictions but saw this place open doing take-aways. I saw salted caramel latte with cream advertised on their board as a Christmas special, so went in and asked what food was available. Ended up with a turkey bap, lovely freshly sliced turkey with cranberry on a nice fresh bap. I was able to stand outside and eat it drinking the delightful coffee while chatting (socially distanced) with the owner, who was serving mulled wine outside. All very nice and a very enjoyable and pleasing pit-stop. Very happy to support a local business providing a welcome service under difficult circumstances

Been here several times, and never disappointed. Delicious meals and snacks, at resonable prices. Really lovely place which is always clean.

There does seem to be a common thread on here which is a great pity and that is rude staff,We called in at lunch time yesterday and went and sat down at a vacant table.A young woman came over and rudely said you cannot sit there that table is reserved.There was no reserved sign on the table, this was followed by you can go upstairs again in a very cold manor, so much so my husband looked at the man sat next to this table and said "well thats me told".We went upstairs to find it cold , wicker chairs with no cushions and uninviting, althogh their were 2 people sat there.We left.The menu looked very nice and reading other comments very nice, so sad its all to no avail with rude staff.I can however reccomemd the fish and chip shop opposite were we had a lovely lunch with excellent service.

Called in one Saturday afternoon. We had great coffees, wonderfully tasty cakes and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. All hail the independents of this world.

We arrived to a warm welcome and was quickly served with home made soup and cake with tea and coffee.We have dined here many times and the food is always first class and well presented.Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff,well done to all.

Came for lunch. Lovely little cafe with nice decor and atmosphere. Great food and service. Will visit again

It’s been a while since we visited but standards are still high. Got a table quite easily on a Sunday lunchtime though there was a steady influx of customers. 3 fish platters and one scampi and chips with salad left room for fruit pies and custard/cream or ice cream for pud. All beautifully fresh and nicely presented. Service was efficient and friendly. Home bakes looked good too.

Called in last Saturday for two coffees on a rainy afternoon.Later, after looking at a menu we asked to take a copy home (A4, ordinary paper) with a view to calling for lunch next week.Was refused.Some folk, can you believe it - for the sake of a 0.5p paper menu. And yes, I could have Googled it, but a paper copy avoids the disappointment of on-line sample menus.

I often come here with my daughters to catch up on their lives. Staff always very attentive and friendly. Good choice of food whether it be breakfast brunch or lunch. Service great and not too pricey

Great choice and prices . Usually go once a week staff always helpful and happy to go that extra bit to make it a good experience

The Courtyard Caffee Bar looks lovely on the outside yet very sadly on the inside, it is a totally different experience. Today, Wednesday June 5th 2019, my friend and I visited and served by a young lady who was unwelcoming and very unfriendly. Words fail me how such a delightful little Caffee Bar in Great Eccleston employs such a rude individual. I will not revisit nor will I recommend. The Management team needs to urgently look at their staffing. It seems there is a trend here of reviews describing poor customer service. It was also noted on our visit that the standard of cleanliness wasn’t too good. A deep clean is needed without delay.

We visited this lovely little cafe last Sunday. The food was enjoyable and well presented, me and my mum ordered off the specials board. The girl who served us was amazing. She couldn’t have done anything more for us if she tried, after helping my mum into the cafe and organising smaller portions for her as asked. Would definitely recommend

Popped here after being recommended by another business owner it was May bank holiday Sunday.

Popped in for afternoon coffee and cake with a lady friend on a wet and windy Saturday.

Went in for breakfast had the eggs benedict with salmon, really good. Reasonable prices. Staff were friendly.

We came for lunch and the food was good. Service was fine in terms of the time in which the food arrived, but 2 out of the 3 staff we dealt with weren’t friendly at all. Zero personality - such a shame as the personality of staff is such a huge part of the experience!

I went here for the first time today with my daughter. The ambiance was lovely. The service was great and the food was fresh and delicious!!! My daughter had the homemade scone and it was the best scone I have ever tasted. Will definitely visit again soon

I popped in today with partner half way round a walk , I have been a few times before, and it was lovely as usual. We had a sandwich and tea and a hot sausage bap and coffee, and it was lovely. The girls who serve there are always very friendly and make you feel at home. I would recommend a visit if you are in the area They have a cute little courtyard , great in the summer, and also more seating upstairs.

Really good venue to pop in for a coffee or a snack.Great Eccleston is a great village offering a variety of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops in close proximity. Parking can be an issue at times

I spent a couple of hours here while I was waiting for a friend. It's a charming, traditional tea shop and cafe with very friendly service. The cakes and teas that I had were very good.

This place could be a goldmine and the food isn’t bad but the service should you go at weekend..... oh my word. You’ll be served by a girl who looks like she hates you and should not be allowed near a customer!!!

When we asked for gluten free menu, server replied "no"..she looked quite shocked at us asking. We asked for earl grey tea, it wasn't earl grey, or anything similar, the tea was returned but still had to pay!..awful attitude altogether.our first and very last visit!!

lovely place to have a relaxed lunch, great hot sandwiches all very tasty and beautifully presented and the latte was much better than any starbucks or costa coffe shop. A must if your in the area.

Lovely menu and great food ...never disappointed ! Very pleasant and friendly staff who are always ready to help

It helped the weather was so lovely; very pleasant to sit outside in the sunshine. Staff are lovely. Only had tea and cake but rocky road was delicious as was my friends apple caramel cake. Would always go back here. Really nice too that it's open on a Sunday. Well done.

On visiting Great Eccleston at lunchtime a need a snack this is definitely the place to come. From home made suop to pies and something more this offers much. Whilst not cheap offers value for what you receive. Service good, clean cafe and if full has access upstairs for the overspill. Not for disabled though. Always visit when passing through.

We popped in here for lunch on Wednesday...despite being a weekday the place was bustling!! It has such a lovely atmosphere and the decor is beautiful! The menu has a vast array of choices to suit all appetites and tastes. I opted for a deli board of olives, hummus and smokes chicken which was presented beautifully and tasted delicious!! The accompanying salad and crusty bread was the perfect partner to the board!! It was the most delightful mini feast and I enjoyed every mouthful!! My boyfriend opted for the all day breakfast and made extra additions to meet his levels of hunger!!! He wasn't disappointed!!! It was quite a plateful and he was very impressed!!!! Our overall experience was one of great enjoyment...thank you....we'll be back soon!!!

Fuimos a comer al haber sólo tenían café allí antes. Es un lugar encantador en dos niveles y comer fuera. La variedad de comida en el almuerzo es muy buena con bocadillos, paninis, sopa o incluso más comida. El lugar tenía unas cuantas personas comiendo siempre es una buena señal de un lugar. Sentado al lado de la puerta, pensé que iba a ser ruidoso, pero los niveles de ruido estaban bien y de hecho todo el ambiente del lugar era tranquilo y relajado. La comida era buena y bien presentada.

Situated on the high street just opposite the Black Bull, a lovely friendly cafe that is a bit like a tardis with a couple of tables out front, 6 tables downstairs accommodating around 16 & 4 more upstairs with several pieces of rattan furniture out in the courtyard, reasonable prices, nice staff & friendly service in pleasant surroundings, appears to be licensed too so brunch can be enhanced with a vino or 2, if using the wc, note the flush is on the side, caught my friend out lol.

Vamos en el patio sobre una base regular generalmente por un brunch o un almuerzo ligero. La comida es siempre bien preparada y sabrosa. Teníamos salchichas y huevos barms con una taza de café de filtro, que era todo muy bonito.

An English village with a small very diverse square and in the corner overlooking it all a lovely small clean café with (weather permitting) tables outside--then caring attendants arrive a take an order from a very wide menu that many big city cafes would boast about--it arrives- served very professionary and you look at the best of little England and enjoy the delights that are in front of you--Its great to be a Brit in places like this--well done all of you

Tuve huevos Benedict con salmón ahumado, que era increíble. No puedo encontrar es tan bueno en ningún otro sitio. Mi novio tenía un sándwich y dijo que era bueno. También me compré un trozo de tarta a casa porque parecía tan bueno!

Fui con un amigo hace unas pocas semanas. Los dos sandwiches ordenados, mi amigo tenía queso y jamón, creo que tenía uno de los paninis. Compartimos una porción de patatas fritas entre nosotros. Ambos disfrutamos lo que tenía, pero no había dejado ningún espacio para un flan pero parecían ser muy tentadora. Sin duda volveremos.

Lovely village tea room,serving great food ,good menu.Wonderful specials menu as well. Great for a meal or just a coffee you will not be disappointed. The village of Great Eccleston is lovely so after you eat a wak around the village is so nice.Do try if you are in the area.

We stopped off here for coffee and cake on our way to Blackpool. Both were first class and we will be back. Staff were first class too

Superb little cafe in a beautiful location little Lancashire village. Food is superb, service fantastic and the place itself is a little cave of all sorts. All food freshly cooked, lots of little cakes and accompaniments too if that is what you like. Reasonably priced and well worth a visit.

A really good 'Cafe' outshining many others. Good selection of teas and coffees backed up with great and imaginative snacks and first class truly home made cakes and stickies. Good light for light lunches and bites....visit....licensed.

This was a really nice breakfast snack on a windy and wet Christmas Festival morning. Nice coffee and well cooked food

always enjoy going here either just for a lovely coffee or for a snack, or lunch. Great range of food from light snacks to home made tasty meals

We had heard good things about this place but to be honest left disappointed. The Caffe is very nice decor and was quite busy when we arrived so sat upstairs, unfortunately even with the windows open it smelt of fatty cooking smells i can only assume the extract isn't working too well.(kitchen upstairs) Downstairs didn't have this problem. Sausage and egg bap was nicely cooked but the ciabatta/ panini we ordered didn't live up to expectations. Small portions of ciabatta /filling and salad tasted ok but nothing special and at £7 not great value. Hot drinks were very nice and staff were pleasant and attentive.

A little expensive and crammed in like sardines. In future will grab a cake from the bakery across the road.

Me and my wife are regulars here now after coming across it in the lovely village of great eccleston. The cafe is very welcoming,plenty of choice on the menu, cakes are to die for, you can tell they are all homemade but the coffee is our favourite , we buy it to take home now as they sell it. We have got to know the staff and they are all very attentive and friendly. We will continue to be regulars here as we think it's the best cafe in the area by far and we've been to them all !

We are frequent visitors to The Courtyard Caffe - the best little eatery for just about any type of meal or just a coffee. The quality is always excellent and the team are great at providing just the right level of service. We have never had a poor experience here, its clean and tidy. The sort of meals available being soups, salads, sandwiches, to full meals for example sole.. The lattes I can particularly recommend.

We have eaten here a few times and have always enjoyed the high quality food and great coffee. The café is very stylish and attractive with a good choice of both food and drink. There is a small courtyard with outside seating and friendly efficient staff. A great place to stop.. a five star food hygiene rating!

Lovely food, fab service & a regular for me. The eggs Benedict is delicious as are the soup of the days. Everything is well presented by friendly staff, I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a catch up with friends or a breakfast or lunch.

Boring, dull November weather suddenly changed to a bright summers day which prompted us to go out for lunch. The Courtyard Caffe is a relatively short drive away but, as it has been consistently good, but we had not visited for a while, we thought another visit (and review) was in order. We purposefully went a little later than normal as lunchtime can be very busy so we aimed to eat between 13 and 14 hundred hours. We chose a table upstairs for a change and shared the room with just one other couple. As I generally like to eat soon after 12 noon, I was definitely ready for some sustenance and the gammon, egg and chunky chips on the specials board was just too tempting to resist. The gammon was a good size but modest in thickness, however it was nicely cooked, my only criticism being that the fat was not crisp enough for my taste. The accompanying fried egg was timed to perfection and, judging by the deep golden yoke, it was definitely free range. The chunky chips were exactly as described (almost like mini railway sleepers) and again, cooked perfectly. My other half enjoyed a steaming bowl of potato, courgette and cheese soup with bread to dip in.I passed on dessert but my other half was tempted by a seasonal sweet mince pie with cream laced with brandy - very nice too. A couple of coffees completed the meal. Service with a smile was quite prompt and it was an enjoyable experience and one that we keep coming back to.

Have visited many times and always been pleased with the service and food. Had tea and cream scone and daughter had the hot chocolate cake with ice cream. All absolutely delicious.

Visited today for lunch with my son and was very disappointed with both the food and staff attitude.Our paninis had been thrown together with little thought and even less filling, one filling which was supposedly mozzarella was in fact cheddar. As previous reviewers have stated the chunky chips at £2.95 were cold and also a strange orange colour. More like frozen than fresh. The side salad was browning and limp. My main complaint, however, is to the rude staff. On paying I stated we had been disappointed with our food and like another reviewer we too were met with scowls and abuse. Another staff member even came from the kitchen and was equally abusive. I really don't think just for stating you had not enjoyed your food does it warrant having your change slammed into your palm.Steer well away from this "caffe" and if you fancy a sandwich pop to the Cartford Inn at Little Eccleston instead - I wish we had.

Just dropped by on way home to Cleveleys. Pleasantly surprised. Nice coffee and lovely home made cakes. I was happy with price, quality and quantity. Friendly staff and nice location for people watching outside

We regularly visit the Caffe at weekends for lunch or treats with the children and are never disappointed! The staff are lovely and are always great with the children! The food is thoroughly enjoyable and theres always a great choice of seasonal specials from Salads to Homemade Pies to suit every appetite! Cakes are particularly deelish and we always come home with takeaway cake.. Caramel slice is the best in the north west! Decors modern and fresh and if the suns shining the courtyards to the back is a great little place to soak up some sun and dine al fresco!

Have visited the courtyard caffe for many years, and it has always been consistent. Until now, that is! We went along for breakfast, my husband and I and our two young daughters.The bacon sandwiches were ok as was the chocolate cake. We asked for a small beans on toast for our 7 yr old daughter, which came with one slice of well-fired toast covered with beans..not very appealing to a 7 yr old. (Also surprisingly the same price as the main menu...no reduction for one slice) A chocolate cookie was ordered which arrived on a coffee-splattered plate.To be honest, it wasnt impressive, and the atmosphere was the same. It lacked any warmth and the staff looked like they couldn't be bothered. They were out of appletiser and the only scones available were fruit.We could have spent our £25 better elsewhere, and we will in future.

First and last visit today. Food was average and service poor. From the outside it looks welcoming enough but food was served without a smile and with minimum conversation. Not an enjoyable experience and we won't be returning.

This is a non pretentious village café serving good straightforward food for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. We went for a light lunch and the choice was more than adequate. We had one salad and one ciabata. Both freshly prepared and good of their kind. Service was very friendly and helpful. The small courtyard at the rear is delightful but with typical Lancashire weather we had an inside day.The cakes, scones etc were superb and we bought some to take home.Definitely recommend and will return.

Lovely food, cooked fresh & quickly. Menu has breakfast, lunch & main meals. Delicious cakes too. Friendly staff & in a great location.

Lovely decorated cafe, food is all home made and great, hot or cold alike. Great for just a coffee or lunch with friends. Regular visitor

The Courtyard outside was nice but the lunch time menu was limited and when it arrived I was disappointed with the portion size for the cost.

I had heard a lot about this place.the service and food were good not spectacular: the chairs were a little uncomfortable but it's a cafe not a restaurant I guess -like the touch with the elevator trolley serving grub from upstairs to down. The ladies were charming as was the company and its a nice stop off point before exploring the villages.Overall a decent experience but by no means a classic gourmet memory

Have been eating at the Courtyard for several years now and the food on offer plus the service is as good as ever. Good varied menu plus specials board. Licensed, therefore some tasty beers and wine on offer,too. My current favorite for lunch is "cheese and ham toasty on wholemeal bread" - totally mouthwatering ham and melted cheese with just enough fresh salad (I hate being over faced with mountains of straggly salad when all I really want is some tasty comfort food). Great cup of proper coffee to follow. Unfortunately, I don't usually have room for a dessert but the sticky toffee pudding looks very nice. Can get very busy at lunchtime and tables sometimes get reserved. Occasionally, they do evening meals which usually get booked up early. It's cosy and clean and the staff are great. Although only a small village, there is plenty of parking in the square. Note: this is more limited on market days (Wed).

The restuarant is well presented and offers food from breakfast thro to afternoon tea. Unfortunately only open in evening for special events. We usually to have a hot lunch chosen from the specials boards. With one minor blip the food has been excellent and is clearly cooked to order. Service is friendly just as you would want from a locally owned cafe. On last trip we found they do a limited take away range which is very good value and clearly popular with local workers.If you want a snack try the cakes. We were told these are made by a local person and have been unfailingly good. We have taken children there and made to feel welcome which is not always the case with smaller cafes. The owner Monica is local and it is good to see her supporting local suppliers. Currently this is the best restaurant food in the village by some distance.Check on their website to see what it is like and in summer try to sit in the courtyard it is delightful.

This was a difficult call. I went in on Sunday and had a lovely breakfast, proper saussages ( not the sort dished up at the majority of places which are a mush inside!) , good quality ingredients and well cooked, good coffee/ tea at a reasonable price for the standard of food. The difficult call is that whilst I can honestly, and happily, give 4* for that I would give an "average" for the rest and it is a little on the expensive side too. When I write that I only have beakfasts here I'm sure you will understand what I am meaning. It is an attractive place, clean with chatty waitresses. Would benefit from a change in the pudding department though. Not everybody likes pies and sticky toffee pud.