The Emporium Cafe in South Somerset

Called to look interesting place full of collectibles

Only popped in for late lunch treat, last week, as I had been let down/disappointed by another new lunch venue in town, and the Emporium was just the perfect antidote. First rate personal service received at the counter and when serving. Attentive, personable and polite, and also quite happy sharing what was available when asked. I chose their special butternut squash soup, homemade lemon cake and a decaf coffee. Bootiful....

Breakfast was delicious, The Staff are super friendly. Made you feel extremely welcome. Amazing with kids too. Will be returning for Breakfast again soon!

Extended cafe with lots of choice!

Would recommend afternoon cheese...scrummy

Both the food and the friendly service was perfect! Would definitely recommend the Dorset Apple cake, it was delicious!

Went to watch Divas.I had never been to the Emporium before,not even to shop.A great night.

What more can I say than exceptional, the food is unbelievable. I won't go anywhere else for my Full English breakfast. The service is sublime, the staff are always so upbeat and happy to help. You can really feel the chemistry within the team too. Great atmosphere and a must go to place for anyone looking for a new experience or your next favourite spot to eat.

Been here a few times now but came recently with friends for a Cuban evening…. The food was good but could have been more on the plate for the price we were paying. That’s the only criticism, everything else was spot on. The staff are warm, friendly and attentive …will back for more lunches and definitely more events, they are brilliant and has a feel good vibe x

As always the cafe is inviting and clean. The waitress was warm and friendly and joked with us.She was well informed about the menu and when food arrived it was appetising and delicious. There is a cheerful atmosphere and we lingered a long time chatting without being pressed to move on or buy more. Prices are very good, thoroughly recommended

Really lovely venue. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Also they host fantastic entertainment at their live music events!

Came here for afternoon tea with my partner, it’s a lovely setting with friendly staff. Unfortunately the food wasn’t great, the sandwiches were ok but cakes seemed old and some had cream that was on the turn. We’ve eaten here before and it wasn’t great but gave it the benefit of the doubt. My advice would be to enjoy a coffee or tea but steer clear of the food.

We booked a table of 12 plus a highchair and pre-ordered from a varied and delicious-sounding menu. Gorgeous mezzo bowls, open sandwiches, Quiche, soup, toasties...... and lots of other goodies, including daily specials. All around £10 - £14. We arrived and our table was ready for us and friendly staff took our drinks order and delivered quickly. One of our party was held up and staff were happy to wait. The food was delicious! It's the sort of place you can get food envy! Lovely ambience and decor; efficient; good value. One thing - couldn't find our way around very easily. I never found the loo, and we had to be directed to the stairs!

Excellent afternoon tea and the shop is a treasure trove to be explored!

The cafe is a lovely setting unfortunately the food was awful. Served cold coffee and told it was the first of the morning and the machine wasn’t hot enough - why serve it if you know it’s cold? The breakfast came - cold. The sausage was reheated, chewy and cheap products used and charging £14.95 for a breakfast you expect a good breakfast. We left our food and on asking if everything was ok we did say it was awful and probably the worst breakfast we have ever had. Staff were lovely but the food terrible. We were the only ones eating so no excuse to serve cold food. We were reimbursed the full amount of the breakfast.

Awesome cakes with a wide variety. Lovely warm atmosphere

I went to the emporium cafe in Yeovil and was shocked about a member of staff in her 20s I would guess she spilt coke all over my new trousers and was unapologetic I will not go again and the staff are rude and bad at their jobs.

Human jukebox, had a great time

The Emporium has a lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. They serve at least one dairy-free and gf cake (on the day I went - yesterday) and a good decaff, soya latte. The only thing to consider is to not order if you are very pressed for time (bus to catch etc) as it does take a while to be served when busy - but that adds to its relaxed atmosphere. It's not a fast food place by any means and what is served is lovely.

Enjoyed a light breakfast after a chilly walk around Minterne gardens.

Lovely surprise to find the café at the top of the building after mooching through floors of antiques. Comfortable chairs and surroundings. Good range of dishes with good quality ingredients. Had an amazing afternoon tea. Obviously a popular place to go. Dog friendly too. Friendly staff.

I’m very sensitive to gluten. The staff were very helpful, diligent and lovely. So, I would definitely recommend anyone with a gluten intolerance to eat here. Good 70’s music too.,

Beautiful restaurant with friendly staff and yummy food.

This place was completely unexpected upstairs above the Emporium where you will find all sorts of nik naks, antiques, curiosities, on two floors whilst browsing before finding yourself walking into a small snug of a room. Here you will smell the waft of coffee, food and the chatter of people, as you are enticed into the cafe via a smell set of stairs you see both conventional and unconventional seating arrangements for your drinking and eating experience. Enjoy!

To begin, an overview in short; this cafe offers an excellent wide selection of food and drink to chose from, catering for those that just want a quick bite to those that want a hearty meal. In addition, this cafe has a wealth of events on that cater for every audience. Would highly recommend. However, I would like to go more in depth, as 100 or so words couldn’t easily describe what this cafe and the establishment overall is. It’s unique. To set the scene; as you ascend the steps towards the cafe, you are transported to a chic oasis in which every way you look something new catches your eye. Cakes and pastries of all shapes and sizes grace the counter and there’s the aroma of coffee blended with freshly made food from the kitchen greet you. Depending on whether it’s self service for breakfast, or table service for lunch/events, the cafe team are always on hand to ensure that you are catered for. A special mention goes to both Flic & Julie; both show a deep passion for service, which in turn makes you feel as if you were in a top end restaurant. I have had the experience of having just a cake and coffee, a fried breakfast, and evening meals in the visits I have made to the cafe. Your portions are more than substantial, the breakfasts large and flavoursome. The wedges - couldn’t fault them! With regards to drinks, I usually go for the cappuccino; there’s not been one that hasn’t had the perfect blend of caffeine and dreamy milky froth on top. Onto the events - there’s plenty of them! If I wasn’t tied up with certain dates, I would absolutely go to more, such as the Gin & Jazz nights. I’ve attended quite a few intimate gigs with local band Velvet Thunder - if they haven’t achieved local cult status yet, they’re not far from it! You’re always in for a good night with specially made food & cocktails based on the event (e.g. Halloween), and there’s just enough room to get up and get down with the music. Before I conclude this tale of many a visit, I would just like to take a moment to say a massive thank you to the team for making my daughters 5th birthday extra special! My aim was to have a dress up afternoon tea, and you delivered…and then some! So finally a question. If you’ve read this far and are considering visiting the cafe…what are you doing?! Get yourself over there and experience all this and more!

Regrettably on this occasion our experience was marred by what otherwise was a lovely breakfast. The front of house staff having taken a drinks order promptly on arrival left us hanging for what seemed an eternity. Despite asking to order at the counter and contacting waiting staff twice to let them know we were ready we were pretty much ignored until another member of staff presented a lunch menu. When management became aware, apologies were provided and put down to us 'hiding' in a corner and staff training. Customer service sadly lacking and when our food finally turned up a request for sauces initially fell on deaf ears. Despite this the very full and classic were both nicely presented, tasty and hot. If I were to be picky the bacon was a little dead for my pallette but edible. At just over £40 for two people it's not the most expensive or cheapest but feel there are other comparable venues close by that don't present these challenges.

Wow!! Amazing Breakfast!! We had A very full English Breakfast and Eggs Benedict on GF toast. Honestly knocks spots off local competition. Lovely staff! Great atmosphere! Love it here! Yeovil's best attraction 👍❤️ We even went back later in the day for coffee and cake, the Parsnip and Pecan cake was Delicious! Who knew? 😁

Très jolie décoration et la nourriture est excellente ! Merci à Julie pour l’accueil et l’ambiance (vous chantez très bien ABBA) 😉

Fantastic place,really friendly staff . Amazing vegan cake especially the Earl Grey one.

Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans ce super restaurant. L’afternoon Tea exceptionnel avec des produits de qualité et de grande fraîcheur ! Le cadre du restaurant et lui aussi magique, et la décoration est très bien choisi. En tant que bon français, je souligne la qualité des plats.

Un cadre magique pour prendre un thé l’après-midi avec des petits gâteaux. C’était une très très belle expérience et la qualité était vraiment au rendez-vous.

This is my third time for an afternoon tea! First time was with American family, who were totally very impressed! The sandwiches were freshly made with crusts cut out (eggs and cress, carrot and houmous, tuna and cucumber, bacon and tomatoes), quiche, sausage rolls, homemade cakes (chocolate brownies, sponge with lemon curd, homemade fruit tart fresh fruits) and scones with clotted cream and jam. We were very lucky to get in without a booking, especially when we arrived about 1.30pm. Booking is recommended especially if you’re after an afternoon tea. The second time was for a friend’s 60th birthday. Having arrived at 3.30pm, we were told that we were too late for an afternoon tea, but could have a tea and cream tea. We tried some of their cakes too. The lemon cake was light and delicious. The Earl Grey cake was a bit bland. The third time was with French family, who declared it was a perfect occasion - their first British afternoon tea. They loved the beautifully decorated and quirky room. The staff was super helpful and polite - nothing was too much trouble. We were made very welcome! Once again freshly made sandwiches, quiche, cakes and scones. All in all, we loved every moment and will be back again. The Emporium downstairs is a very interesting experience too, should you look for an unusual present.

Lovely little secret hideout. Probably the best cafe in yeovil. Great service, food and atmosphere.

Came in with my sister, I love what they’ve done with the place, lovely lady served us, very good cake indeed! Beautiful decor, it’s a shame it’s very expensive but I can’t complain as it is a lovely cafe and I highly recommend💗

Lovely little hidden gem! I've not had the food but the service and drinks were lovely I highly recommend. The food smelt beautiful

Good place to eat and drink food and drink a bit pricey but nice place

What a lovely Afternoon Tea it was. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious and very fresh. Couldn’t eat it all, so was given a doggy to take home what was left. Would recommend to anyone wanting an afternoon tea. Looking forward to trying the cheese afternoon tea.

I have been to The Emporium a few times now … I’ve been for food and also for the evening entertainment that they hold at least once a month .. and it’s A Gem of a place .. The food is Amazing .. The staff go above and beyond to help you .. and they are all So friendly and welcoming .. I highly recommend going to one of their evening events, as they have some very talented people that perform .. There is something for everyone.. ⭐️

Really lovely iced caramel latte made by flic ❤️☕️ Best one Iv ever had! Lovely cafe as well, so much in the shops to look at, very random but very vintage style

A little diamond of a venue !! Wow, enjoyed a Gin and Jazz evening at this intimate and warm place.... we were tended by very friendly and accommodating staff and surely the highlight was the food!!!! Only possible drawback for masses is the amount of stairs...

Popped in for lunch. Excellent choice of food, really well presented, tasted delicious, very reasonably priced. Staff really friendly and welcoming, defo recommend.

Nice place, unrushed and nice menu choice

Had the most delicious Eggs Benedict Royal and my family had fried breakfast, pancakes and toast, great amount of choice. Pretty and quirky surroundings and really lovely staff 😊👌

Great food, very relaxed atmosphere with pleasant staff

Over priced for what we got. Vegetarian breakfast came with bacon on it. Uncooked veggie sausage and all bar the beans cold..which they forgot and had to be asked for. Had to wait for cutlery so food went colder! Won't be back...sorry!

Verborgen parel in een antiek tweedehandszaak op de eerste verdieping. Lekker zelfgemaakt eten en leuk de combinatie tweedehands zaak met horeca.

Lovely cafe, lovely vibe, but sadly we had to wait a long time for drinks and food with poor, confused service which appeared to be down to inexperienced staff.

Excellent food served in a delightful setting, and very reasonably priced. Will definitely return when next in Yeovil.

A lovely place to browse antiques, books, anything vintage etc., Plus they have a fantastic restaurant, which covers all food requirements. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful and delicious food, great and friendly service. Little gem 😍

One of the best cafes in Yeovil, I try to go every day and chill, it’s a great place for that. There are monthly music events and you can shop there as well!

Service slow. Server got confused on several occasions when customers had paid by cash and then couldn't remember who to return change too.

Great quirky café for an afternoon tea. Great value with Wowcher, although they forgot the pot of tea until we requested it.

A wonderful ambiance, Excellent food quality, My wife, daughter, and I had a fantastic afternoon here. I give this restaurant and thrift store a 5-star rating.

Great little place, Lovely food and fresh! Homemade cakes and great coffee, easy to park at Tesco and 5 minute walk, has a toilet

My friends and I decided to meet for afternoon tea. We discovered this place quite by chance. Firstly the shop itself is an aladins cave of quirkiness. The shop assistant pleasant and only too happy to help customers with their needs. The cafe upstairs felt warm and inviting with a variety of seating to suit everyone's needs, from sofas to tables for 2. The decor was cheerful. We chose a afternoon tea. Delicious sandwiches of beef and horseradish, carrot and houmous (sounds disgusting but was out of this world!), ham and mustard to name a few. Cakes were to follow. Strawberry tart, brownie and a Victoria sponge that only a granny could have made. We were too full for the scones so the waitress produced a box to put them in. The service we had was professional and friendly. Nothing was too much. The only downfall of this cafe it's 180 miles from my home town. We will be back!

This is the best kept secret ever. What a wonderful gem of a place to stumble upon. The shop is amazing, full of goodies and the cafe has lovely food was excellent staff and an amazing atmosphere.

This place is really cool upstairs in a random shop good food good drinks and friendly staff. I didn't know it existed before I came in and was walking through the second hand shop to revile the cafe upstairs

Lovely cafe, good choice of food. Quite busy..

We had a lovely brunch and large slice of delicious cake. Will definitely go back .

I went here with my friend. She's a vegan so we were looking for a vegan friendly place. The place looks really nice and being inside an antique shop gives you the opportunity to explore the shop before stopping for lunch and coffee. Food was delicious and served quickly. Nice ambience and lovely personnel.

Friendly staff, warm welcome, great atmosphere with an eclectic mix of surroundings had a great time with friends and some amazing food!

Very welcoming. We had afternoon tea which was excellent. We returned with a guest at a later date and was not disappointed.

Fab food, great ambience would highly recommend

Just popped in for a coffee. Since I was last here (years ago) the Cafe has expanded. There's a lovely calm atmosphere. I didn't eat here but the food I saw other patrons tucking into looked delicious. The Cafe also hosts music events with themed suppers.

Surprisingly good cafe on the second floor. Wonderful selection of delicious home made cakes and coffee. Lovely seating area too?

Cosiest cafe in Yeovil. A lovely, atmospheric mishmash of furniture and decor that reflects the quirky nature of the Emporium itself. Nice people too, and great food. A delight!

Popped in for coffee & cake. Excellent choice of cakes. Will definitely visit again soon.

Fantastic choice or food, fantastic service very friendly staff. The food tasted amazing very good. Haven’t been to this cafe for years, however will be back soon. Very impressed with the service and the food.

Booked a table for afternoon tea but the staff informed me that I haven’t put it in the requests luckily they still let us have it and they made it within 20 mins was lovely

My daughter bought me the Gentleman's afternoon tea for Christmas. I used it today to celebrate mine and my husbands 30th wedding anniversary. Perfect.

Great cafe inside a very quirky shop

A lovely breakfast for all 3 of us - lots of different options to choose from as well as a build your own … lovely coffee as well as an interesting shop to have a look around as well. Thank you !

I went with a friend and we had afternoon tea. We were served a good and tasty selection of different sandwiches and cakes, and there was more than enough for 2 people. The staff were very friendly and attentive 🙂

I had a delicious root vegetable soup with ciabatta for lunch at the Emporium cafe, I also couldn't leave without trying the cherry Bakewell cake which was equally as delicious, a proper homemade cake, they were very busy but food and service was spot on,...

Had a great afternoon tea with a friend, lots pf tasty fillings in the sandwiches, as well as sausage rolls and quiche, cakes delicious and scones really light. Lovely atmosphere, staff very friendly and helpful. Definitely value for money.

This was my 3rd visit here from Devon. 1st occasion l had eggs Benedict and the food was acceptable. Second occasion the same order and the food was Luke warm at best..This occasion both my food and my partners food was cold. The food was...

Fantastic cafe with a lovely feel and helpful staff. We had 3 different vegetarian meals and they were all excellent. Finished off with an amazing slice of Cherry Bakewell cake, seriously the nicest piece of cake I've ever eaten 😁

friendly place, lovely and very lively but not too loud! Would definitely recommend and go again

An excellent find, everything is just perfect.

If you are of the unusual items the Emporium is for you. Small shops filled with very different items. The restaurant is spread over the top floor and the food is excellent. We had a cream tea and whoever made the scones should be on "bake off" they were that good

Fantastic afternoon tea one of the best 👌 and the shop wow you have to visit its a must

Lovely cafe .delicious brunch .varied menu .scrummy cakes and cream teas. Friendly caring staff .we will return for breakfast .

You’d never know there was a cafe above the shop (except for Tripadvisor!). This is a great place - individual decor, plenty of space and wonderful food. The prices are reasonable too. We went for the brunch menu (served before 11.30) and had a great...

Lovely food , great vibe and the musicians are insane !! I can’t wait to come back to this place ! Xx

We were looking for a place to stop for breakfast on the way home from a short break in Somerset. Our requirements were that there was a nice menu with plenty of choice, with a good selection of vegetarian options and that was also dog-friendly....

Had a great night at the emporium with friends and family . Fantastic entertainment by snake byte and very friendly service.

Had the most amazing Sunday having breakfast afternoon tea for my sister’s baby shower. They could not have done more for us. Despite not being open usually on Sundays, they opened the cafe upstairs and even allowed us to come in early and decorate the...

Super lunch in the midst of a self aware second hand treasure-trove of... Everything? Had a very nice open sandwich and shared the sharing platter whilst wondering whether we needed a still-boxed star trek figure or a carriage clock. It's that sort of a vibe. Thoroughly charming, lovely staff, great choice, so glad we went.

Lovely service, friendly and very accommodating to little ones! We had a cream tea and it was delicious. We'll worth a visit

The emporium café is Yeovil s little gem. Lovely snacks and drinks great coffee the cakes and afternoon tea is wonderful homemade goodies in a casual setting Yeovil's little treasure trove highly recommend great staff, food and shop.

My friends organised my baby shower here in March and it was absolutely brilliant. The staff couldn't have been more helpful throughout the whole morning. The food was amazing, it was a new twist on afternoon tea and it was a brunch style which was amazing, had cooked breakfast, pastries and blueberry pancakes and it was so delicious. Would highly recommend as it was such a lovely experience and the food was great value for money. Thank you for helping make the baby shower so special:)

THE BEST PLACE IN YEOVIL !! Amazing for shopping and a spot of lunch ! I could spend the day here ! I love it and can’t wait to come back 💫

Fantastic, friendly, great food. Well recommended

Julie and the team went to great lengths to ensure our 15 strong, 4 hour 'breakfast' meeting went smoothly. We really could not have picked a better team to support us. The surroundings are surreal and the breakfast itself was first class! You really must...

We did not browse for long in The Emporium itself as we were strapped for time on this occasion - but I was stunned by the sheer amount and variety of beautiful goods on display! I bought a book which sounds very promising and I'm...

The Emporium has the most amazing cafe, take a look at The Emporium web site. It is situated in Yeovil Town,Somerset. Their food is beautiful cooked and presented and the most delicious cakes. The Emporium is set over several floors with various array of beautiful...

I booked a table for 4 for afternoon tea, we were 30 mins late as my grandson was unwell and my daughter had to take him home. When I tried telling the manageress that there were only 3 of us now she said she’d already...

My wife and I called in this morning to try the Breakfast and my word , we were not disappointed , the surroundings are quirky and very welcoming with a very friendly atmosphere cultivated by the happy helpful staff led by Julie the Manageress ....

Quirky and enjoyable. Will happily return.