The Filling Station in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Quick lunch stop whilst shopping. Hadn’t been here for years. Wasn’t a particularly positive experience back then but reading recent reviews, thought I’d give this place another go. Polite and friendly staff, taken to a table quickly and the ordering process explained. The most Weird, not very pleasant chicken in the chicken tikka roll I ordered. Definitely didn’t have the texture of fresh chopped chicken. This was served with a small basic side salad containing sad looking limp cucumber curls. The food I was served seemed poor quality, really disappointing considering the price charged. Also to mention, the chairs were really grubby. Given my experience here I wouldn’t return.

Excellent cafe and cake shop. Freshly baked every day. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Wide choice of lunchtime snacks and cakes.

Popped in this cafe whilst visiting kings lynn,delightful place i especially like the booths more private,nice decor,nice variety off food and cakes,i will definitely pay a visit when in kings lynn again 😊

Been here some time ago and again Saturday 24th Feb 2025. Queued for ages last time but this time straight in. Great menu. food was delivered quickly and was lovely and price was ok

I have been going to the filling station for many years, the services is always fantastic, the food is varied and caters for all food types, I have had the hot roast, the serving was plentiful, so much I couldn’t eat it all, they let me take it away with me, I also had a latte which was the best in town! Such an asset to the town, would definitely recommend, and will be visiting again very soon!

Apart from the awful flamingo decor the food wasn’t great. I had a hog roast which consisted of more apple sauce than either hog or roll. My partner had the same. Her son had a cheese sandwich which had little cheese and the cheese was flavourless however the rolls were good and coffee was good.

Lovely fresh food, and love the scones and cakes

Very nice cafeteria in the centre of kings Lynn seemed very popular as we had to wait to get a table , had a very nice jacket potato which was very tasty , would recommend to locals and to visitors as well , staff very friendly as well

There jacket potatoes are just the best. Great friendly staff too. Highly recommended

Lovely cafe. Good food, good service and good atmosphere...perfick

Absolutely delicious! The Filling Station Cafe: I have been to the Filling Station very many times over the last 5 years that I have lived in King's Lynn. The premises; facilities, staff and food throughout that time have been consistently superb. The high quality of the food/beverages never changes. Always superb. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients and all meals prepared and cooked on the premises, makes for a lovely experience these days when we live in world full of coffee shop chains offering mass produced pre packaged foods. The staff are cheerful, professional, helpful and friendly - the staff don't change either which for me speaks volumes about how they feel at work too - there is always a calm yet cheery atmosphere in the Filling Station. The value for money is excellent. Afternoon Tea: In addition I chose the Filling Station for the Catering for my 60th Birthday 'Afternoon Tea' delivered to a local village hall and for 30 people. It was absolutely superb. Delicious finger sandwiches (5 different fillings); home made individual mini quiches, cheese scones with various toppings & sausage rolls. This was all followed by a special request for variety of lemon cookies, Viennese fingers; millionaire slices and flap jacks alongside plain scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. This was all delivered to a venue some 10 miles away and was absolutely superb! Fresh, delicious and beautifully presented! The quality was magnificent and it was superb value for money. I would highly recommend the Filling Station for it's consistently superb quality; beautiful café; wonderful staff; equally excellent catering service and value for money.

Good menu choice, order at the counter and staff deliver to the table, food was tasty and great value.

The staff here are absolutely fantastic! And the sandwiches on offer are incredible, I come from over an hour away just for their chicken Washington - they really do fill the sandwiches, the bread is so delicious, and it is served with a lovely salad with an amazing dressing, very good value for money. I cannot say how lovely the staff are here!

Lovely Friendly helpful staff ...food is amazing and cakes are delicious

Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast well looked after, and great value.

We were staying in King`s Lynn for 2 nights and decided to have breakfast here. Unfortunately for us and rather stupidly for them they do not have their opening hours displayed in the window. We arrived at 9.10 for breakfast on our first morning and it wasn`t open. We could see staff inside so waited and was told we don`t open until 9.30. Having timed tickets for Sandringham we went elsewhere. tThe following day we arrived at 9.30 under an umbrella in the pouring rain. It wasn`t open AGAIN, after 5 minutes a lady came to the door and said we will be a few minutes until we open. My husband asked if we could come in and wait. The answer was "No". According to her they are not allowed to open until they are ready!!! What an appalling attitude turning customers away for the sake of a few minutes when it`s pouring. They only serve breakfast until 11.30 so you think they could open on time. Ordinarily a café that serves breakfast would open at 9am at the latest and most open 8.30. I presume they are making a profit but they won`t if they treat visitors to King`s Lynn like that.

Always visit this friendly cafe when in the area. The staff are very happy and accommodating, food has always been really nice (had breakfast and lunch here) will need to try their delicious looking cakes sometime 😉

Great place, staff is very kind and friendly

Always a great meal with friendly staff. At good prices. Such a large variety of food to choose from including vegan options

I have been using this cafe for years and I feel it’s time to give credit where it’s due. I have NEVER had a bad meal, poor service or feel robbed. The venue is immaculate, staff happy and friendly, not just to customers but amongst themselves. You can see the food being prepared and cakes are made on the premises. Portions are generous and excellent quality food. I have eaten in and used their take away service, both are top notch. If I could give it 10 stars I would! Thank you for many a lovely meal, and many more to come.

Nice, cosy place with tasty food. We didnt realise they close at 3.30pm so we sat and chatted well beyond the closing time and lovely ladies didnt rush or tell us to leave, they patiently waited. Thank you

Recommended by a helpful local lady, we were not disappointed. Staff so very friendly, food so varied, delicious, copious and well priced. The quirky decor was stunning....several photos sent to family members, who are now encouraged to visit. Gluten, lactose, vegetarian requirements all met with no fuss whatsoever. We felt welcome, visible and valued. King's Lynn, you have a real gem of a cafe!

Their cheese toasties are amazing great flavoured cheese and the dressing on the side salad compliments it so well and if you get the chance try their cake omg you'll not regret it it's the best I've have and I've had M&S and it beats that hands down

This little cafe is awesome. I sometimes come here so I can get a coronation chicken sandwich and I'm never disappointed. The deserts are good to.

Best short bread I've had hands down

I've been here a few times now and have never been disappointed really fantastic food nice warm and cosy interior and really friendly staff!

We visited again today and chose the Christmas special. We were not disappointed with our sandwiches on granary bread. Turkey, sage and onion stuffing, pork sausage and cranberry sauce. A huge sandwich! Highly recommended!

Breakfast was served on cold plates so the food soon lost its heat. If the sausages are from Priors as they claim, then Priors need to up their game

Always good food. And friendly staff

Visited here for lunch on Saturday 12th November 2022. Previously visited about 2 years ago. was busy and had to queue for about 20minutes but well worth it. The menu has lots and lots of choice. Drinks arrived quickly followed by our sandwiches and baguettes. The bread and fillings are top quality and fairly priced. Customer service from all staff was 1st class. Would certainly go again when in the area.

Excellent value for money was most impressed

Bonne ambiance familiale, Carte simple mais tous les goûts, dommage sue la quiche du jour soit du surgelés

We went in today and both decided to have the small breakfast at £5, with a coffee each too, and paid £15.50 for the lot. Excellent value with a sausage, bacon, fried egg, baked beans, tomato and a slice of toast with butter. Couldn’t fault it, and easily as good as breakfast in places where they charge twice the price.

All ways love going in the he filling station, sandwichs are all ways huge and lovely , all ways friendly in there ,

Wonderful Sandwich shop with kind & helpful, happy staff - lovely sandwiches/salads and pots perfect to sit in or takeaway.

Had a coffee and a slice (large slice) of cake at this lovely quirky cafe , great staff who work brilliantly as a team.

First time we have eaten here. Lovely place. Staff pleasant and helpful. Would definitely eat here again.

Lovely food,kind helpful staff.

Brilliant! Lovely people and lovely food

Food costs an extra nearly £3 to dine in and the food wasn’t very nice at all. Staff were friendly but would never go in there again. Also table was very sticky

Friendly service and value for money. Gluten free bread and cakes available.

Good food, decent portions, locally sourced meats, selection of home baked quiche, cakes etcetera too. Eat in or takeout. Sandwiches, Baguettes, Panini, salad boxes and baked potatoes and more.

Quality place to eat. All fresh and wholesome ingredients, it makes such a change to go to a place such as this rather than the unhealthy burger restaurants that King's Lynn has in abundance.

I come here when I am working in town. They do a really good granary sandwich. I normally get Tuna and Coleslaw or egg and cress. The bread is lovely and thick, the butter is very nice, and they certainly give you enough filling, which really makes the sandwich worth eating. If you are in King's Lynn and need a sandwich, try this place. They are busy for a reason. Takeaway is normally quick to serve too.

Firstly I remember the original filling station which was superb. Found the Decor with the screens to loud and bright and enclosed think these need removing now to make the place get the natural light back through. I don’t like to complain in the premises as other customers here and it might put them off. Food was beautiful only complaint on that was sausages were nicely flavoured but very bitty and a bit dry. Beans were warm I like mine red hot. Butter was few and far between four tiny lumps only covered two half’s of toast. Orange juice was very cheap and coffee was terrible I think that’s the worst coffee I have ever had it was just hot water with a touch of coffee I could see bottom of cup. I wouldn’t mind paying more for a Decent orange juice and a strong coffee I understand there is competition but this cafe is perfect for a quick stop and I will be back The staff are excellent

Very nice lunch Very friendly staff

Very good choice helpful and cheerful staff

Great place to go great service and a nice ploughman's to go with it

Very good food at competitive prices, the ladies who serve and take orders are always pleasant, great place to eat

Great selection of food. The coffee was great and the portions of their veggie breakfast were generous.

Always excellent . Quality home cooked food , lots of choice . Always clean and tidy . Staff really nice and friendly and helpful ! I was going to order individual sandwiches, scones and drinks but the lovely lady behind the till advised me to get afternoon tea instead as it worked out pretty much the same price but we got an extra slice of cake - we took it home and they kindly provided a bag and paper plate . Prompt efficient service no fuss and they seemed to have a really good system operating . Lots of staff . Lots of food in and out of the kitchen area , very organised . Great to see .

Do yourself a favour and get a hog roast bap absolutely delicious

Friendly greeting, polite and efficient cafe service, excellent good value food. No pretences, no fluff - just great atmosphere and fine cafe stylr food.

Always fabulous delicious home cooked food with friendly staff and offering good vegan choices. Prices are really good aswel you can eat in or takeaway.

Wow fantastic food. I had the hot beef, caramelised onions and horseradish on granary bread, not the white bab. Perfect. My boyfriend had the brie, grape and walnuts on granary bread.He said that it was the best ever.We also shared a bakewell cake. This was so good we didn't have time to photograph it! We highly recommend this place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Clean and tidy. So good we have returned and it was still amazing. Thankyou

Wow wow wow! ! What a fantastic cafe. Love the design of the cafe, its so quirky and cheery. The staff were fantastic, excellent customer service , polite, welcoming, helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented. Lots of yummy cakes and sweet treats to choose from. The cafe Spotlessly clean. It also offers a take away option.

Had an amazing lunch ordered a jacket potato with prawns and had a side salad. it was delicious and very filling. Definitely going back again

Looked all around Kings Lynn for a spot that had vegetarian/vegan food and that didn't sell pre-made sandwiches. This was a welcome sight for my hungry girlfriend and I. Really nice and quick service

Always a good experience, get there early for a table as very popular

I love this place. Coming to back to Lynn often to take my mum out we often walk the square and end up here and I have never been disappointed. It may only be small but my mum who has a large walker always manages the customers are pleasant the staff are lovely and the peanut butter slices are to die for. You also get a decent cuppa. So if its a quick lunch on the go or a nice sit down in the warm give it a go, jacket potatoes sandwiches rolls and I nice well dressed side salad but make sure you leave me a peanut butter slice many delicious cakes etc available. Well done Kings Lynn definitely a little gem in the high st

I went in here for the first time today as it looked so inviting from the outside. The staff were extremely friendly. I only had a simple meal, a cheese baked potato, I was cooked perfectly and the salad that accompanied it was very fresh and well presented. Their hot chocolate was just right too. The decor was bright and cheerful too with decorated screens between the tables.

Cannot thank you enough for the grazing table you created for our party lastnight. Absolutely amazing quality and presentation!! Everyone commented on how beautiful it was and that they hadn't seen anything like it! You're amazing 🙂 thank you so, so much! Would recommend these guys for any function!!

We visited The Filling Station for coffee and cake while we were on a staycation to Norfolk at the end of September. The cakes were to die for and the coffee good too!! Fab decor & really friendly staff. Very reasonably priced too!! Highly recommended...

Nice jacket potatoes. Friendly staff. Quite cool interior. My wife didn't rate her sandwich though.

Can I highly recommend this lovely cafe in kings lyn town centre. The food is proper food good portion sizes and a great selection. The staff are great. However if you do go around lunch time it gets busy as they also do a takeaway...

Excellent food, good value. Hog roast was "deeply satisfying" . Coronation Chicken sandwich "tasty and generously filled". Staff friendly and helpful. All covid protocols observed. Hope to return

Very expensive.... the food(hog roast) I was recommended was dry to say the least and the coffee came with no sugaror spoon ..but at least the staff are friendly.

We were visiting Kings Lynn while on holiday and came across this lovely little cafe. It was established in 1995 and is clearly a "keeper" and doing very well! They make their own bread and cakes on the premises. The cakes are amazing. I had...

I have eaten at the Filling Station several times and I have to say, every time has been superb - including the venue, the service, the staff, the food and the drinks. All Covid safety measures are in place. I always feel welcomed and the...

Delicious food. Plenty of filling in the sandwiches. Nice fresh bread. Reasonable pricing. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely amazing the food was so delicious and well presented

Had a baguette and dessert here when we popped to Kings Lynn over the weekend. What I will say is if you're thinking of having one each, you could definitely split one between two. The Millionaires Slice and Peanut Butter Slice were huuuge but really tasty. The baguette was fresh and definitely not stingy on the filling, which is good considering the name 😂 If you find yourself in town and want a bite to eat, this is a safe bet! Service was really friendly too.

Love going here, food is delicious. Service with a smile too

We always get our sandwiches and cakes from here. Fantastic place, staff are friendly. Prompt service and they have done brilliantly with screens for COVID protection. Highly Recommend.

Great food, plenty of it and very tasty. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. Would highly recommend eating here.

Nice food, good service and taking Covid regulations seriously without spoiling the experience. I'd recommend it!

Fantastic lunch here. Best jacket potato I’ve ever had served with fresh, attractive salad and homemade coleslaw. I ate here with my family of 5 and everyone’s food was delicious. Really friendly and welcoming too.

Lovely fresh food. Helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely be visiting again. They have worked so hard to keep to the government guidelines regarding social distancing. Thankyou for a lovely visit.

We came to Kings Lynn for a visit. I am always very keen to go independent when visiting places and having coffee. We arrived as they were putting their chairs outside, they said our dog could sit outside, brought her some water and they pushed...

We were in Kings Lynn passing time on our wat to the coast on Tuesday 4th August 2020 and wanted a light snack for lunch and dint want to go in Costa again after the abrupt asst. We saw this place looked at the menu...

Looks can be deceiving. Went here based on Google reviews. A wide selection of sandwiches, baguettes, and paninis made to order. Plenty of filling and side salad. I opted for the Greek salad. Was astounded by the size and quality. Why 4* and not 5*? Not a great place if you're coming for a coffee. Drinkable, but definitely not a coffee shop. Friendly service. Recommended.

Very generous potions, I had the ploughmans salad, my partner had the greek salad, wonderful freshly made food full of flavour. Great service, the staff are courteous and professional, a credit to the establishment.

Called in today to have a pot of tea for two. Had a piece of cake between us. Delicious cake (they are all made on the premises according to the notice), and the slices are generous. Prices are reasonable too. We will return.

Used their outside catering as well for a funeral,which was excellent, would highly recommend the service was brilliant.Have eaten in the cafe which was just as good.

Good vfm, excellent and reliable jacket potatoes, blinking astounding millionaire's shortbread. The Filling Station is a grand place for lunch.

Great prices, generous portions. Top selection, the cakes are marvellous, the coffee super, wonderful service. Enjoy!

Busy so a short wait for food but everything was nicely made and fresh. Good well filled paninis with a decent side salad and dressing. The coffee was a bit of a let down too. The takeaway menu is very large and prominent which lures...

I go here regularly on my lunch break and try to eat in at least once a week. It is absolutely fantastic! There is something for whatever you fancy with jacket potatoes, salads, rolls, sandwiches and soup. Everything is made on site as well including their delicious home baked cookies and cakes! There are 2 menus to reflect the different prices for eating in or taking out but they are super flexible to make what you want by adding and taking some bits out so it's very personalised. The interior is like no other and super funky with forest monkey wall paper and rainbow chandeliers so it really is one of a kind. That staff are always friendly and I haven't ever had my order taken down wrong or missed anything - even on the super busy lunch hour rush! Definately worth a visit and nice to support a local tea room instead of a chain restaurant or cafe

A very welcoming little cafe with good food. Soup in particular is very good indeed.

The top and bottom line of this review is my children, when given the choice between McDonalds and other fast food places and here always pick the Filling Station. Good, freshly prepared food, good variety, kids meals are excellent value. What’s not to like. The...

We popped in to the Filling Station for breakfast/lunch (around 11:00 am) and had a couple of sandwiches, I had a brie baguette and my wife had locally sourced sausages. Both were excellent. One comment I would make is that there was a large price...

Had tuna jacket potatoe and it beat me value for money does not come into it it was a huge serving

Visited during a busy day out. Just popped in. Very relaxed atmosphere and lovely decor. The staff were very friendly and quick to serve. The food was lovely. I had a sausage and onion chutney white bread sandwich. Amazing. It came with a small salad and the bread was soft. The sandwich was so full. I had tea in a pot and a cup and saucer. Dessert was a piece of Millionaire shortbread which they were happy to cut in half for myself and my fellow shopper. If you are in Kings Lynn this is the place to visit.

A very comfortable place with very helpful and friendly staff. Food and drinks were all very good. Would certainly use again.

Hands down, the best jacket potato I have ever eaten. I've been to places where they have been greasy, not enough filling, etc, this one was lush. Cooked to perfection. The salad was also quite nice. I also had a slice of the Victoria sponge and a pot of Earl Grey. The cake tasted homemade and it was a satisfying end to my meal. All the staff were very friendly too. I don't come to Kings Lynn often but when I do, I will pop by again!

Great choice of light snacks and a good price. Staff friendly and polite.

Great food, Great staff, Great cup of tea (I'm fussy about my tea) 😁 Generous portions . It's a gem . Best pork roll ever with stuffing and apple sauce , salad and the best crackling. .

Best pork roll ever . It came with stuffing, apple sauce and the nicest crackling i have ever tasted. Millionaire's shortbread to die for. A lovely cup of tea ( I'm fussy about my tea) Great staff. What's not to like.

The food was amazing, and plenty of it too we had a big buffet for 70 people and they did not dissapoint. There was a wide variety of food for children too. Delivered and on time. Would highly recommend.

Just called in for a cuppa it was perfect, a freind had a sandwich she said was good, so yeh great