The Cowshed in Stratford-on-Avon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Change of ownership from English to Italian. No charm or friendliness for the staff Restrictions abound at lunchtime and is confusing with some ‘cans’ and other ‘cannots on a 12pm deadline. A prominent board basically makes you feel guilty if you want to pay by cash. I said to my wife if a day’s bank charges were more than a day’s wages for one member of staff then that person was not on high enough pay; my wife said they should do what she did and changed bank. Portion control was poor too. My plate was half filled with the lasagna with a quarter for a small salad and a quarter I touched. It was delicious but I don’t expect a main course to leave me wanting more. We will be in no rush to go back but if we do it will be the afternoon tea. Julian

Nice food but the staff were not welcoming and more interested in talking to each other. Owner was rude and not welcoming in the slightest. Could be so much better wirh some customer service training!

I visited with a friend for lunch . I found the staff rather unwelcoming and brusque in their manner when I was told it was not possible to order something after 12 md ? The very large notice asking customers to pay cash was rather strange as it stated that the costs to the cafe were more than an employee’s weeks wages for a card payment ??? Very unfriendly and makes it difficult for those customers who don’t have cash. The food was very mediocre. My toasted focaccia was rather dry and not particularly appetizing. Overall not a good experience.

Visited with a friend at lunchtime. Always busy here but we didn’t wait long. Table cleaned quick and menus given. We both had Brie Bacon and Cranberry toastie. Beautiful as usual. Great tea and coffee. We took some cake home. Lemon and Blackberry really nice. Clean toilets and plenty of parking.

My friend and I regularly met up at what was this lovely cafe for our favourite cheese and onion chutney toasties.My friend is vegan and so it was great to meet up knowing we could both enjoy a lunch and the same toastie was available either standard or vegan .The toastie was always well presented with a few potato crisps and tasty side salad. The last time we visited was a disaster. The vegan option had been pulled from the menu and the only choice was soup & bread for my friend. We were told that a new owner had taken over . He came out and suggested my friend could have Parmesan cheese as that “ turns vegan through age??!!!!” We’ve never heard anything like it. The serving staff are lovely and the waitress apologised and explained that there’s no demand for vegan options and that’s why they had been dropped from the menu. My friend had soup and I had the standard toastie which was not as it used to be without the side crisps and tasty salad. We unfortunately will not be able to meet here any longer and I’m unable to recommend it anymore which is a shame as It was always my first choice when asked for a recommendation. It seems very short sighted to drop vegan options when this diet is becoming more and more popular but also to gain some knowledge of what is and isn’t vegan may help! Unfortunately I can’t recommend this cafe if you’re vegan and sadly standards have certainly dropped since the new owner took over.

Called in for lunch with daughter and son in law , at first glance the cafe looked fine so sat outside in the Sun . Waiter (owner) came to take our order and was charm personified informing us that all food was cooked to order . I ordered a BLT , a fish finger sandwich but my daughter ordered the beef cheeks at a cost of £19 . Our sandwiches arrived okay but the beef cheeks did not we ate our sandwiches and 39 minutes later asked where my daughter’s food was, only to be informed that it had to be cooked fresh . When it did arrive some 45 mins later it was stone cold . Upon complaining to the owner he asked if she wanted it re heated by which time she just wanted to eat. A fresh meal arrived some 15 minutes later half the size of the first meal. My daughter spoke to the owner who I said was charm itself at the ordering of the meal who quickly lost his charm and was quite rude in asking what he was supposed to do about it. Eventually he agreed to refund the cost of the meal . I would suggest that their customer service needs some serious attention. We will not be returning.

What a lovely cafe and the best Brie bacon and cranberry sandwich with salad dressing I have had for a while. Lovely to take our dog in too and will certainly be back!

Average review this time and a bit disappointed compared to my previous glowing reviews. We think it has been taken over but there has definitely been a price hike at the same time the food quality has declined slightly. There used to always be a few crisps and a very tasty coleslaw salad served with the sandwiches that has now gone in exchange for a few pieces of salad covered in balsamic and another dressing. Our opinion is it’s gone from reasonably priced top quality lunch food to top priced reasonable food.

A nice location and good outdoor space. The menu is as you would expect and the cakes are good. The specials board has a good choice but is expensive for what it is. The tables inside are very close to each other so it’s all a bit tight. It’s dog friendly so n ideal stop if you are in the area walking.

Our initial ‘discovery’ of this cafe made us very happy as their vegetarian provision for breakfast appeared well thought out with meat-free alternatives for a bacon and sausage sandwich/bap. On our second visit, we were told they had ‘run out’ of the vegan bacon so we had vegan sausage instead. On questioning the new manager we were told they don’t get much call for the meat free menu (despite us during our hour-long visit seeing three groups ask for vegetarian and being denied). Our last visit was a total shambles with both vegan bacon and sausages being unavailable. When pressed, staff confessed the menus were changing (due to new owners) and it was highly likely that these options would no longer be available. On our last visit (and it will be our last) we saw a further two customers ask for meat-free only to be disappointed. I am dismayed at the willingness of this place to dismiss the “meatless-pound” given the economy we are in. Service here is good although we have experienced long cue waits due to (I suspect) a new till system requiring 5 members of staff to resolve. Staff are pleasant and approachable and the food is lovely.

Visited with a friend. Enjoyed a nice Bacon Brie and Cranberry toastie. Fairly busy got a table straight away. Ordered quick even though there was a queue. Waited 10 minutes for our food. Well worth the wait lovely toastie. Tea was a bit weak for my liking but acceptable. Staff were friendly enough. Huge slices of cake going outside to people. Toastie £8.25 tea £2.40 a pot and Americano £2.80. Had to queue for the loos though!

Popped in for coffee and a cake, and then went back for another coffee and toastie. Service and food were excellent.

Had a jacket potato and coronation chicken. Was told it would be 35 minute wait but tables were empty. Jacket was very small and dwarfed by all the filling. Jacket had clearly been microwaved as was hard on the bottom and really difficult to cut! Take away cake was dry! Staff were miserable and not very welcoming. Would not visit again unfortunately.

In the past we have used this cafe a lot but we took some friends today and had a very disappointing experience. On arrival for a 1pm lunch there was no soup and one of my vegetarian friends ordered the fish finger sandwich only to be told they had run out of that too. I encouraged him to have the tuna mayo sandwich which I also had. To my dismay there was an unbelievably small spreading of the tuna mayo making it little more than a cucumber sandwich. This was contrary to my usual experience here. When I raised the issue with the staff I was told it depended on who the chef was! The menu seems to have become very limited and I have been left feeling terrible about recommending this place to my friends. It will be a long time before I return.

Met a friend for lunch today and found our visit disappointing. There seems to be less and less choice on menu each time we come. My friend ordered a toastie and I ordered a jacket potato with tuna mayo. I was surprised at the price of £7.95 just for a plain jacket potato with an extra £1 for tuna mayo. We were told there was a delay of about 40 minutes when ordering food which we said was fine even though there were still plenty of empty tables. An hour later, we were still waiting and noticed that two other tables that had arrived after us were served their food before us. We usually share a portion of chips which have been lovely in the past but these have now been removed from the menu. When our food finally arrived, I was shocked at how little was on my plate. The ‘dressed side salad’ that I was expecting could not even be described as a garnish. I felt they could have put a few crisps on the plate to make it look more. We did mention it to staff before we left. Unfortunately, we won’t be rushing back.

My friend and I booked an Afternoon Tea Would thoroughly recommend, the food was so fresh , homemade and truly delicious The service was excellent and all round excellent value for money

We ordered four bacon/sausage baps for the four of us. Was asked where we were seated and pointed to the area we would go. Meantime whilst our server was watching and listening to his colleague, our table was given to someone else who entered after us. We were then told we could sit outside instead (not ideal when cold and wet) but we said fine. We sat outside for 55mins waiting for four bacon/sausage baps, the coffee order was delivered incorrectly too and despite a couple of polite prompts/reminders the staff attitude was clueless, rude and just "Well we are busy". If you can serve more than 20 people in a timely manner with courtesy then maybe you are in the wrong business!

Me and my sister brought my nan here for an afternoon tea. I hadn't been before but saw some great reviews. To say we were impressed would be an understatement! Firstly it is in a lovely little location surrounded by craft shops. Secondly the team working were so polite and friendly and welcomed us to a lovely laid out table for the afternoon tea. The service was quick and we were so shocked by the amount of incredible food that came with the afternoon tea! Fresh cakes, loads of sandwiches, scones but all so fresh and such big servings! We had to take lots home! Honestly can not recommend enough and really reasonably priced. Will be coming back again and again!

4th time we have been to this awesome little gem. The breakfasts are always a winner & have never failed to deliver. Wonderful staff, great food, lovely atmosphere and very reasonably priced 😃 definitely a go to for a decent full English!

This courtyard cafe is a pleasure to visit and a very relaxing place to stop by for lunch or afternoon tea. The also do a great, proper breakfast ! The staff are amazing and very friendly. The selection of coffees, cakes and food is excellent. The cheese and ham toastie is the best I have ever had. Really good quality bread perfectly toasted, full of tasty melted cheese and 'proper' ham ! It comes with lettuce, cucumber, peppers, tomato, crisps and home made coleslaw, perfect and really great value at £7.95. Try a slice of one of their amazing cakes with a large cup of quality coffee or hot chocolate. Youl want to make it a regular place to visit.

Visiting family who have just moved to the area and they suggested Sunday Breakfast at this amazing cafe. All the staff are super helpful and kind and OMG one of the best bacon breadcakes (rolls or cobs to non Yorkshire folk). The drinks wear also super and the food was delivered quickly and fresh.

On holiday nearby at Salford Hall, we came here on a recommendation. Off the beaten track but definitely worth a visit. Simple but delicious snack. Not just a ham sandwich but thick tasty slices of ham. between newly baked bread. I had the baked potatoe with coronation chicken and salad. Served with a smile and great coffee. yum yum. The restaurant is within a shopping courtyard. We both got a bargain at Beyond the Blue (quality clothing). Plenty of parking and nice toilets.

Went to the Cowshed Cafe after having been in the local church for nativity a play by the grandson. Went with wife and daughter. Hot chocolates all round with my daughter having the special, cos I was paying. Also ordered two sausage sandwiches because the Cafe use Lashford sausages, which are superb. The lady serving was lovely and took our orders. The chocolates came in no time and were delicious. Sausage sandwiches arrived and were good too. I had a egg with mine, a slight disappointment in that the yolk was not runny. In a sandwich the yolk has to be runny. It was a round shape, so I am thinking it hadn’t just been done. But other than that we had a good visit. So my tip is make sure yolk is runny and maybe bread slices bit thicker. But still okay indeed.

Poor service 45 minutes for two full breakfasts and no black pudding no hash browns and no substitutes so wasn’t what we paid for. No apologies not good!

We popped in as we often do on a weekday morning/lunchtime and were surprised to find the menu had changed. I finished here regularly as they had a brilliant vegan and vegetarian menu which has now gone. We had intended on having breakfast but unfortunately...

Took my son and 84year old Mum for lunch. When we ordered we were told there would be a 20 minute wait which I was fine with. Our drinks were brough out and 45 minutes later we were approached to say that one of the...

Called in Saturday am for a drink and breakfast - have to say experience was very disappointing. Ordered toast and sausage bap requesting well done sausage - firstly toast arrived ahead of the bap, after 2 polite enquiring questions about the sausage bap, it arrived...

Beautiful Toastie tuna melt with home made coleslaw very tasty. The warm cheese scones were tasty too.

Have been coming here for years, and previously a pleasant experience. Recently not so with two older members of staff spoiling the visits. Brusque and terse, rude really, both when taking ordes and serving. We supported the place throughout the ups and downs of the...

Today we took an impromtu trip out to Wootton Wawen Craft Centre to celebrate Father's Day, as a family, with Grandparents. We were looking forward to having a bite to eat and a coffee together at The Cowshed Cafe. We found a table and were...

Wednesday 8th June 2022, my husband and I went out for the day to visit Yew Tree Farm and Craft Centre at Wotton Wawen, not too far from Stratford-Upon-Avon. The craft units have been established here for quite some years. There is a bespoke garden...

Wow, we stumbled on this little cafe, what a find. Food excellent and very tasty. The home made scones were delicious worth a trip to. I will certainly be going again.

We stopped off in this cafe on our way up the motorway instead of stopping at a service station. It was perfect! We had a lovely welcome from the staff and plenty of choice on the menu for two teenagers. Lovely atmosphere, homely and well...

We’ve often called in for lunch at this independent family run cafe as they have fresh homemade sandwiches, lovely cakes and great coffee. The sandwiches have great ingredients (the Coronation Chicken is outstanding) and all come with a side salad with light dressing and a...

Remember to book as gets very busy. Lovely coffee, breakfast, teacakes. Counter service so might have to queue. Inside and outside seating. Sufficient parking. Friendly staff

Really popular but with plenty of seating you won’t be sorry you visited. We sat in the garden out the back in full sunshine with the dog and had some fabulous food and great coffee. Lots of other dogs and cyclists there too. I had...

We arrived about 3pm the place was busy but we managed to get a seat. We ordered 2 pots of tea at £2.20 each. Then ordered the Bacon Brie and Cranberry toastie served with salad and coleslaw. Possibly one of the best we have had....

Stopped by for lunch. Amazing service, delicious food and beautiful surroundings. Would definitely recommend and are definitely planning on returning.

Popped in for a little lite lunch. Have visited a number of times. Service was fine, with friendly attendants. Nothing out of the ordinary, but would happily revisit.

The Cowshed was busy when we arrived, I hadn’t booked but they sorted out a table for us, keeping us informed during our short wait. We ordered toasties and coffee, which were delicious, very tasty with a side salad and home made coleslaw. The cakes...

The tea was hot, the service was great, as were the sausage rolls - kept warm too so no waiting. A definite pit-stop on my cycling routes in the area.

Great selection of eats at this delightful cafe. Staff efficient and very pleasant. Highly recommended

Spotlessly clean The staff all wore masks Toilets very clean Tables wiped as soon as customers left. Food lovely fresh and tasty and reasonably priced

Fabulous lunch…toasties were very good. Lovely ambiance and staff very friendly…….. Highly recommend

Delightful food, great atmosphere/ambiance, friendly staff and good service at very reasonable prices. Took my Nanna for a brunch/lunch here, we’ll definitely be coming back!

We loved this place, after having a snack we then came back for a full English breakfast which was probably the best we have had for a very long time, top quality and served by friendly staff, we only stumbled upon this by chance, want...

Pop in for coffee had 3 cheese toasted sandwich very nice great staff but the best thing dog friendly just a short walk from the canal 😁👍

The food and drinks are reasonably priced and taste good. The cafe itself has a good atmosphere. A good place to visit when visiting Wootton Wawen.

We were let down by a pub nearby and what a find the Cowshed was! Friendly and accommodating on the phone. Then a very welcome greeting upon arrival. The food was fresh with wholesome ingredients. Soup, salad and sandwiches on our table were all delicious....

Popped into The Cowshed again for breakfast and we were delighted to find that the food and friendly welcome were just as enjoyable as our previous visit. Excellent value for money, perfectly cooked food and such a peaceful location, can't wait to see you again...

Lovely place with plenty of outdoor seating as well as indoor space. Fabulous food and coffee, very popular. Dog friendly. Very lovely and helpful staff. The chips were gorgeous and the toastie was toasted to perfection. Beautiful setting as well.

Located in the Yew Tree Farm shopping village this cute little rustic cafe is perfect for a quick drink or a long stay with friends/ family. Staff make you feel very welcome from the moment you walk in and the speed of service has no...

I have been to the Cowshed a number of times when cycling and always had a great experience. I took my wife here today and had a really nice lunch. I can’t think of a single place I’d rather go for a lunch - the...

We stopped by for a late breakfast on a recommendation from friends we were visiting, they told us that it's the best place for miles around to get a breakfast and I can see why. The food was faultless, happy, friendly staff and a peaceful setting. Looking forward to trying the hotdog next time we're in the area (the guy sitting behind me had one served to his table and his reaction was "Wow!!").

Popped in for breakfast with my wife, staff are very friendly and polite. Lots of safety measures in place which was great to see. Enjoyed the food too.

Just a mile or two out of town, this small cluster of craft shops also has this lovely cage/ restaurant. We only wanted a light lunch and so ordered toasted sandwiches. These came fairly promptly, and were served with a small salad and coleslaw. Both were excellent, lots of filling and we'll made. There was a nice selection on scones and cakes too. Service was efficient and friendly with excellent Covid precautions. We felt very comfortable eating there

We sat outside in a bamboo 'shack' which was comfortable for the 5 of usWe went inside and placed our order. It was pretty cheap as it was part of the eat out to help out scheme.We got 4 toasties and a jacket potato. They were able to accommodate extras like mushrooms on the potato which wasn't an option on the menu.One of our toasties came out with the wrong filling and their response was to bring the ticket out to confirm what I had ordered (first time id seen the ticket) but I had the order on my phone of what everyone asked me for and what I thought id asked for... anyway we kept the wrong toastie so he could eat at the same time as everyone else. Everyone said they were very tasty. They offered to do a gluten free toastie but it mighy take extra time as the machine would need cleaning before making it... so i opted for a potato! Chips were gluten free but they were cooked in a fryer with other products so cross contamination. They seemed confident about the gluten though which is always reassuring!Tasty food, felt like good quality products. They had good covid precautions in place as well.

We ordered pancakes for breakfast . Enourmous portions, price is about the same as elsewhere. Atmosphere was calm. My only niggle was we sat is very uncomfortable leather chairs (no cushioning, we just sank). But there are lots of other seating options. Given the current situation, we didnt want to cause a scene moving around the restaurant. We would definately recommend a visit. They are also in the Eat out to help out scheme.

We ordered afternoon tea from the Cowshed (take away) for my mum's birthday. The order was for 6 people and the food provided easily could have catered for more, we definitely got our money worth! The food was absolutely fantastic and the scones were fresh and still warm upon collection. I can't put into words the consideration of the travel boxes and the care put into the order. They made it feel very special and were excited to make it for me.I definitely recommend their afternoon tea, ordered or in house. The quality is top notch and I would dare say better than the Ritz! If you are still not convinced, take a look at the wonderful pics I took of our order. A huge thank you to the Cowshed for making my mums birthday high class and very yummy! We will be returning...

We live locally and ordered a cream tea for six for my birthday. Ellie and the Team at the Cowshed did us proud: it arrived on time packed in sturdy boxes ready to plate up and it was so fresh, the scones were still warm! We'd ordered a selection of sandwiches on white and brown bread and these were accompanied by some delightful mini raspberry cream Victoria sponges, chocolate brownies and lemon curd squares. We'd also ordered some extra goats cheese and caramelised onion mini quiches which were snaffled by the guests a bit too quick for my liking as I'd hoped there'd be some left over!! The little touches such as butter, jams and clotted cream were perfect too and more than enough for everyone. If you are passing and have time to pop into the Cowshed, I'd thoroughly recommend you treat yourself to one of their cream teas...

Treated my husband to lunch at the cowshed near Wooten Wawen yesterday.A reduced menu due to covid but still had a nice table in the garden and added chips (which were delicious).When the bill came I was delighted to find it had been halved thanks to the chancellors current (up to £10 per person) offer against your bill Monday to Wednesday.This goes on all through August so go on treat yourself!Nice friendly staff and coffee's good too.Doggedd

Lovely location for a meal / sandwiches. Fresh and well presented. Friendly staff - plenty of parking. Sit in the garden on a summers day

Very friendly - couldn’t do enough to help. Explained the ordering arrangements on arrival without prompting, and the food arrived promptly. Very good value and well cooked. Excellent Covid protection arrangements (recyclable plates, cups, bamboo cutlery). Will be back!

Had a nice walk down to the Cowshed which was very peaceful and relaxing, even with the current Covid-19 climate which they adhered too very well, even providing face-masks incase people forgot which I feel is above and beyond. We had two Iced caramel-lattes which were very tasty... I would say better than Starbucks or costa and made even better with the location. We waited very little time for our drinks and side of chips which were also very good. Thank You for our stay.

This was our first visit to a cafe during the pandemic and we found clear instructions, with a well-planned one-way system and distanced tables. All the plates, cups and cutlery were disposable and we saw tables being thoroughly sanitised when customers left them. My wife had a cheese and red onion toastie, which was “delicious” and I had a bacon bap which had plenty of meat and a proper crusty roll. We also ordered chips, which were hot and tasty. The coffee was excellent. The cafe is surrounded by some delightful shops so well worth a visit.

Popped in for coffee in the garden - lovely, welcoming staff and a very nice oat milk mocha. It would be lovely to see some vegan options for food and cake as unfortunately I didn’t see anything vegan on the menu so can’t comment on the food which was a shame. Hoping for some vegan options soon!

We popped in here for lunch whilst visiting the area, we sat upstairs in the mezzanine area which is small but cosy. The food was very nice but a little overpriced for a toasted sandwich and chips and two cups of tea.

First visit to the cowshed wasn’t great so decided to give it another go incase it was my mood on the first day.Didn’t disappoint !!!!!! Scones with jam and cream .......SURPRISE............no cream.Sat in very uncomfortable cane settee,Staff decided to sweep the mezzanine floor.Dust coming down onto my food from sweeping above.Not impressed.No chance number 3 I’m afraid.

We have always loved the setting, food and service at this place but it seemed to go downhill somewhat in recent years. New owners took over in February and we thought we should give it another go.What a difference! A roaring, well stoked fireplace and a warm welcome as we walked in the door set the scene for a wonderful breakfast on a cold winter morning. The breakfast was amazing (and perfectly cooked,) and the coffee was spot-on. The new owner and her team had smiles on their faces which were infectious and the place felt like a real home-from-home. Would definitely recommend.

Great service, lovely friendly staff, welcoming of well behaved dog, lovely decor and fire and the best breakfast I have had in years, fresh, high quality produce. Excellent.

We went here for lunch yesterday , having not visited for a long time. As local residents we were disappointed when change of management meant the previous high standards , delicious food and pleasant, friendly ladies serving and clean, welcoming environment seemed to disappear.However, now it’s as good as it ever was, such a pleasant place to go for coffee, lunch etc and sit and chat while enjoying great food , the ladies now working there are so friendly, efficient and helpful. Also, the cutlery is now back on the table and the menus are on clean paper.!!What’s not to like? We will be back!

wow, we were staying at Wootton Park and were recommended to try here.so thankful we didmy daughter is a fussy eater, but having chosen her own breakfast, which was huge, responded by saying its the best breakfast I have ever eaten, so speaks volumes.I had eggs benedict, they were delicious, beautiful surroundings, great service with a smile, would highly recommend

We discovered this place while walking along the nearby canal. The choice was extensive and we were spoilt for choice. In the end I settled for chicken tikka sandwich, my husband has fish finger sarnie. Service was very prompt and food was delicious. Would definitely call in there again when in the area.

Visited a few week back for a late breakfast. Horrible food has to be the worst sausages I have ever tasted. Sausages were over cooked bland and tasteless, supermarket value sausage taste better! Price of food is not an issue if the meal is enjoyed this however was grossly over priced for the quality of ingredients used.Venue is nice in a semi rural setting, staff were fine nothing special. Looking at other reviews I wonder why our experience was so bad. There were a few of us in the party and we were all disappointed with the food. The meal was the low point of the weekend for all. Just wish we had drove a few more miles into the centre of Stratford were there are much better places to eat.

Booked for a family lunch for 9. Food arrived promptly but all at different times. Kids’ meals were on piping hot plates and were inexplicably served last. That said, the two children’s meals that were cooked were significantly larger than the adult meal of sausage, chips and egg. This was double the price and comprised one measly sausage, two eggs and about 12 chips. At something like £7.75, it was absolutely shocking value. Nobody checked if meals were okay despite it being quiet and there being three staff directly behind us doing very little.

We love a quick stop off at the Cowshed for one of their amazing toasted sandwiches and delicious coffee.

Quite varied menu for a cafe, the food was well prepared, friendly staff, very reasonably prices, good coffee and free wifi.

The food here is a tad on the pricey side however I couldn't grumble to much, it was filling and very well cooked, they source a lot of ingredients from local farms.

We stopped here after cycling along the tow path from Wilmcote.

A nice little café in the Yew Tree Farm Shops. Signage not very good but once found we had a lovely lunch. Staff very friendly and helpful. It was my first visit so have nothing to compare it to but the food and coffee were excellent.

Since new management has taken over the cowshed just is not the same. Went for lunch last week three of us had fish finger sandwiches on brown bread. There was a skimming of tartar sauce on one side of the bread nothing on the other it was so dry we had difficulty swallowing. The fish fingers were tasteless and consisted of a pinky brown colour fish which immediately told me it was not cod but a cheaper brand. Very disappointing. We used to be regular customers but will not eat there again.

I went for lunch with friends and although the staff were very pleasant. The Menu were very tatty good idea placing them on clip boards but please make sure you use good quality paper. Unfortunately the food was not good. We had a fish finger sandwich on wholemeal with salad. Well it was delivered the fish in the finger looked a very dark colour! As I have a allergy to crab I asked what the fish was and the waitress informed me it was 'cod'. It was disgusting! the salad was just long stemmed poor quality rocket etc bread was dry and thick, not a pleasant experience. We used to use the Cafe regularly but since the management has change we will not be returning.

We had a stunning breakfast here, with a choice to rival anything in a major city. Friendly staff, comfortable seats and tables. We didn’t have any cakes but they looked delicious. I recommend the chorizo and smashed eggs on toast.

Stopped here for a full English before we headed back home after visiting Stratford-upon-Avon.

We have visited in the past and have had a wonderful time. Sadly the changes that have gone on are not proving to be of benefit and today we experienced poor service, limited choice, tables not cleared or wiped, attitude of the staff was rude and they were short with customers who asked about delays! All in all I won’t be going back in a hurry.

Disappointing that in spite of lovely ladies serving, always friendly, always smiling, the place has lost it’s excellent reputation since change of ownership.

we have been a number of times but a recent visit was not good. Thing have gone down hill. service has been slow in the past but food ok. this time four of us went. the table we reserved was unavailable and we were told they “forgot” to sheck diary that day.

Too problems with this place - the lady on the computerised till does not know how to use it so getting served takes ages leading to big queues. The food and drink is very overpriced. Otherwise OK - The treacle tart was very nice.

Our favourite cafe to drop into for drink, cake or a sneaky breakfast!!

Very popular with lots of small shops on site. Delicious breakfast and would happily recommend to one and all.

Went with friends the weekend for breakfast having booked over the phone a table for 4 with a 2year old child. Food ordered at the till with a somewhat unhappy looking server. After it arrived I had the pleasure of going back up to ask for sauces which wasn’t offered by waiting staff on delivery of meal, this took another few minutes for the to transfer from normal bottles into pretentious small jam jars which were not only a pointless addition but impracticality to use.. After paying nearly £40 for breakfast we decided to have a final drink whilst chatting and my son was finishing his food. After waiting for nearly ten minutes for drinks to come a few moments after they arrived we have a reservation note placed on our table by the unfriendly server, who didn’t have the deceny to talk to us about this. It gives us under 5minutes to leave as the table is reserved for another group. We had been there for a grand total of 1 hour.I find this a very unprofessional way to deal with customers, there was no mention of such a short allowance when booking or even when we arrived especially as we had a child that didn’t get to finish his food. It seems this is treated more like a production line of getting people in and out fast rather than allowing people to enjoy the experience.

My husband brought me here for breakfast as a wedding anniversary treat. We had a warm welcome and the best cooked English breakfast I’ve ever had. I’m so very impressed that they had Linda McCartney sausages and quorn bacon for the vegetarians amongst us. Nowhere we have ever been have offered quorn bacon!

Very pleasant here.... Friendly staff and good food.The Cowshed name gives the impression of a lowly or poor standard /situation which is far from the case!!! Have had two visits here within last year or so and both visits very good.

We did not stay to comment on food. It was unclear whether you say down it waited to be sat the waitress couldn't answer or question either we asked again and she said we could sit upstairs which was less than comfortable in old chairs. Added to that the prices seemed quite high. We didn't get a menu and had to ask for one.

Very pleasant helpful staff, pleasing surroundings, good range of cakes available, at reasonable prices

Had a lovely breakfast here recently. Staff were extremely polite and attentive and couldn't do enough to make sure our hour there was the best experience possible.

My mother and myself had a delicious lunch at this lovely wee cafe. It’s set in a barn conversation with ample seating inside and has a few tables on entering the cafe and has a small garden area at the back with benches and small tables and chairs. There is also a mezzanine area that has comfy settees that has a good view over the whole cafe! We ordered at the till where there is a vast selection of homemade cakes etc and we sat outside enjoying the sunshine! We ordered a loaded Cheese/Ham toasty which came with a side salad, and a delicious Roast Beef Wholemeal Cob again with salad and a side jug of Gravy and Chips! Lovely! The staff are very efficient and friendly! Great food great atmosphere!

My Mum and I are regular visitors to the Cowshed and 9 times out of 10 they get it spot on. It's a nice menu and there are always a few specials on the board. Good selection of cakes and scones too. It's nice to have a few things on the menu you wouldn't see elsewhere like macaroni cheese and they do a fabulous vegetarian breakfast that actually includes veggie sausages and bacon which I have never found anywhere else. It is worth a visit as a vegetarian for this alone!

Called in for breakfast on a Sunday morning, and was lucky to get a table as place seemed to be very popular with lycra-clad cyclists who (unlike me) had earned their morning repast. My breakfast was nicely cooked and served by pleasant and helpful young staff. Only blip was a wee nudge to bring my coffee. The interior design was simple rustic chic, and pleasantly cool on a hot day. On a future visit, perhaps for a lunchtime toasties, I'd love to bag one of the tables under the sun parasols in the neat little garden.

Visited for the second time with the wife !