The Filling Station Cafe in Monmouthshire

As a regular visitor to this jewel of a cafe the service (as always) today was fabulous, hot drinks made to the strength you like and always fresh cakes and treats. But what makes this place is the staff, always super friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Special mention today to Angharad who was very attentive and kept my tea topped up. Great to catch up with all the family

Found this cafe after another was full. Dog friendly. Welcoming and great coffee. Would definitely go again

Fantastic little cafe! Beautiful coffee, cakes, pannini's and ice cream! We sampled all of over two visits! Wonderful family who own and run the cafe; super welcoming and friendly! Would definitely recommend, seemed a hit with cyclists, hikers or folk like us who just like visiting Tintern! Will definitely return!

Excellent quality panini and coffee! Ideal start to hiking or cycling the wye valley. Super friendly service too

This is a friendly, welcoming cafe, a great little find in Tintern. Don't think the one review was fair at all and gives a false impression as this cafe is not overpriced, its very good quality and we think it's very inviting. Try it and see, we loved it and will be back soon

Have used this great cafe on a number of occasions over the past few years and the coffee food and service have always been fantastic and the best value for money in Tintern. My last visit in March was no exception . The warm friendly family welcome was great, as always, and no one can beat their coronation chicken baguette anywhere. Exceptional coffee delivered with a smile and a great choice of cakes to finish it off . There’s nowhere better to go in Tintern for a great lunch or just coffee and cake and can’t wait to call again for a fantastic choice of ice cream when the hub is open !!

Overpriced, poor quality. Much more inviting and better value for money just across the road at The Hare!

Absolutely superb coffee. First time I have ever been asked which strength I would like! It was delicious. Coffee and walnut cake sublime! A great place to stop!

This cafe is great - I've been a few times since discovering it recently. The staff are friendly and helpful. The coffee is really good - you're asked to give your strength preference from a scale of 1 - 10 and they hit the mark. It's a very popular place for cyclists and the owner has installed a pump for the cyclists to inflate their tyres, if required. Keep doing what you do. See you again.

Very Friendly little pit stop. Welcome rest on a busy day exploring the Wye valley. Easy to find on the main road

stopped here for hot chocolate and a pastry before a walk. OMG, the hot chocolate was the best I have ever had. Other than that, the staff were friendly and helpful, what more can you ask for. A must stop place

After a friends recommendation to visit this amazing little cafe in Tintern, we decided that whilst in the area for my birthday taking jn the tourist sights. To take up the chance to visit this cafe!Wow what a little 'Gem' of a cafe, very covid friendly , cleaning on going constantly as customers came snd left. Excellent friendly service and very tasty food and quality coffee. Highly recommended for walkers,🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️cyclist and anyone who enjoys a great pit stop cafe! Definitely popping back there on our next visit. 5 stars from us.

Excellent coffee and the staff even helped out when the car wouldn’t start. I would highly recommend to anyone that is in the area.

Ideal spot for a quick lunch. Simple and to the point! The man makes a great coffee. Good variety of paninis and baguettes, lots of amazing cakes for an extra treat.

Lovely little place. Had the bacon and Brie panini which was tasty and an amazing slice of rocky road. Friendly staff and good prices

Very friendly & welcoming people when we wanted just a quick lunch. Unfortunately they had run out o f baguettes but the panini and cakes were excellent. This is just a short walk from the Abbey (where the nearest toilets are) Good place for a cheap and pleasant lunch with plenty of seating

Not exactly about the coffee, but wanted to share an example of what a super place this is..... Spent a lovely couple of days around the Forest of Dean and stopped off at Tintern on the way through. Had a great ice-cream from the shop...

Enjoyed a mid-morning coffee and cake here. Seating available inside and outside and good observance of Covid Guidelines.

A true Gem in the Beautiful Wye Valley at Tintern Abbey This is a five star place with the most delightful owner and equally delightful and fun staff, I have to say to find good coffee like this is a hard fine unless like us...

Visited a couple of times for snacks/drinks and also got some ice creams from across the road. Only small outside area but relaxing

The sign outside the coffee shop says 'You'll love our coffee.' Wrong. It was like lukewarm dishwater. Very, very poor. £5.20 for two cups of brown liquid that bore little resemblance to fresh coffee. Sad.

The Hare was busy! Result!! Won't be looking in that direction again. Cheese and chutney panini was great. Scone cream and jam even better. Coffee was fantastic. Service was friendly and very efficient. We will definitely make this the first choice in future.

Stopped off on a rainy morning on the way back from Chepstow hotel. Service exceptional, bacon and Brie panini freshly made and tasty, coffee top notch better than any chain, and the hot chocolate made with real chocolate and milk was to my wife's very...

We were really hungry, had just done a long cycle ride and it was 2pm. We chanced on this place after avoiding the Mill. The Hare was busy. Lovely food. Friendly engaging staff who were only to happy to make fresh tasty food including vegetarian....

Fantastic food and drinks here . Service is second to none and you won't be disappointed. VIN and the team really care about all of it

My daughter is vegan and very fussy, they went out of their way to work out what she would like, they were incredibly friendly and helpful. Will return! Highly recommended

Visited the Filling Station whilst walking in the Forest of Dean area. It is very popular for good reason. Family run excellent coffee and food ..even if you are not a cyclist. Complemented with a great ice cream parlour opposite. Will return again for sure.

It is the first time we have ever been asked what strength of coffee we wanted on a scale of up to 10. So we were off to a good start! The coffee was excellent as was the tiffin and coffee and walnut cake. We...

Our cycling club stopped off at The Filling Station Cafe during a visit to the Wye Valley. A wonderful, warm welcome from Vin, Lou and their staff. Excellent coffee and great selection of cakes, flapjacks and Lou proudly showed off their new ice-cream parlour too!...

Lovely people and amazing service. Good choice of freshly prepared sandwiches etc, all tasty, fresh and generously filled. One of us spilt our coffee and the owner gave us a free replacement despite my protests to pay! Lovely spot to sit out the front or...

First time in Tintern and could not have chosen a better place to stop for coffee & cake. Friendly service, best coffee and scone was so fresh! Would highly recommend.

Owner came across a little rude, trying to hurry order along when at the till but there isn’t a menu visible from the queue so unable to decide on choices whilst waiting. £5 for a baguette got us some cheap bread and a small amount of filling which seemed quite extortionate. Coffee was lovely though.

The staff are friendly, the food is delicious and I cannot recommend the place highly enough. They are also guardian angels when it comes to returning lost property!

Hi everyone please may I share with you my thoughts simple as they are!! I as many people work hard 6 days a week my only chance of any peace of mind comes from being here on a Sunday morning, when Vin and Lou make me feel so welcome along with their family helpers. so a very big thank you to all the team and what you do and see you soon kind regards. Robin

Great little pit-stop, busy with bikers and cyclists. Big slab of carrot cake and the thai chicken panini, both brilliant

We popped in for coffee and cake. The owners were extremely friendly and recommended a local walk along the Wye to Brockweir - "the highest tidal point on the river".

Just right for a snack and relax and plenty of shade to enjoy our drink and cake. Friendly staff who made us feel welcome

We cycled to Tinter from Bristol and happened to find this place. It’s was so welcoming. Set up for cyclists really well Coffee was lovely cakes were great too. Also welcomed advice on most scenic route out of Tintern. Will definitely be returning. Thanks Kate and friends.

We went here as we couldn't get into our usual café as it was busy, I'm glad we did go here instead. Lovely and friendly people who run it. We stopped here for tea and cake and it was lovely, lovely setting, we will be glad to return next time we are in Tintern

Great location perfect for a refuel mid walk, ride or just passing. Very good adaption to new rules too. Friendly welcome, lovely coffee and stunning bacon & brie panini.

A great little coffee shop. The coffee was excellent and really appreciated the personalisation when asked how strong each coffee would be liked. Clearly a very popular little stop off point and friendly staff.

Nice cafe serving baguettes, paninis and cakes. Great coffee and very cosy inside on a cold day, had the log burner going and it was lovely and warm. Our well behaved dog was allowed in. Friendly chatty staff. recommended

We come here quite often after walking the dog lovely in the summer but in the winter although it is cozy it has a lovely log burner. Not eaten but the coffee is excellent

I’ve been coming here for several years now and the coffee and food have never let me down ...... don’t believe any of the “terrible” or “average” reviews, as these people don’t know what they’re talking about. Is even go as far as to say they were contrived by opposition in the area ..... try it for yourself ..... you won’t be disappointed!

Started a walk nearby so could see how popular this place was particularly with cyclists. So made a point of visiting on our way back. Limited menu, no baguettes so just paninis and cake. However, paninis, drinks and service all good. Superb weather so sat outside watching the world go by. Would definitely return.

Excellent coffee and cake at reasonable prices. Ideal stopping point for cyclists. Best place in Tintern!

Returned to the Filling Station during a hilly ride around the Wye valley. Great coffee and cheese & ham paninis to refuel before cycling yet more local hills. A warm welcome for everyone but particularly good for keen cyclists as they have a large bike rack out front to park your steed! Looking forwards to returning again soon!

Enjoyed a well deserved pit-stop at The Filling Station this morning on my cycle meander. Great location and with welcoming staff The Filling Station is well used to cyclists and walkers needs. I very much enjoyed my fresh coffee and shortbread - next time, and with a bit more time I'll try some hot food. Thank you. Be advised the main road through Tintern is closed, probably until end of June. Diversion signs are up; route back to Chepstow adds about another 9 hilly miles.

Based on the reviews we decided that this place should receive our custom over the other restaurants/cafes nearby.We had cappuccino’s, as all the reviews said the coffee was superb! I cannot tell you how awful that drink was, it was so hot you couldn’t even sip it, there was no resemblance to a cappuccino (no froth) the taste was insipid. The freshly grated chocolate on the top looked nice, but it melted quickly and congealed into glutinous mess. My son ordered a basic cheese and pickle panini, which he said was horrible! Later he had a very loose stomach! I cannot say it was a result of this though. The scones and cream were, ok, ish. The cream was lovely, however we had to ask for butter and more cream. The service was poor and sadly I can not recommend this cafe. Great if your a cyclist though!!!!

Best coffee in the area - lots of care taken and was asked how I like it. Staff very attentive and friendly, will definitely visit again.

This was our stopping off point after a circular walk to the Devil's Pulpit and Brockweir. The owner has created a superb cafe from a small area and put a lot of work into creating a special environment. Add to this the really top quality coffee, hot chocolate and GLUTEN FREE chocolate fudge cake and we were almost ready to repeat the circuit so that we could have second helpings!

7 of us cyclists were very lucky to stumble upon this cafe for lunch whilst riding from Bridgwater to Hereford. We had a great conversation about cycling with the owner, ate some really tasty panini and drank some fabulous coffee. One of the best lunch stops on our Land’s End to John O Groats trip!

In spite of being cut off by the repairs to the Wye Valley Road, this great little coffee shop is well worth a visit. I’ve been coming here for several years and it remains the best coffee venue for miles around. The hands-on owners are friendly and obliging and always up for a chat ..... especially about Brexit!

Perfect mug of tea and baguette here today. Chatting with owner the road closure could affect business, so to say that bicycles can get through the works currently, cars have to drive around, but do still come and visit. Coronation chicken baguette excellent, lovely atmosphere and none of the Tintern tat to be seen!

Having never really liked the taste of coffee, after having a black americano and espresso shot at The Filling Station, I can now taste what a good coffee should taste like! Smooth to drink with no bitterness, a stop at The Filling Station is a must for anyone!

Called in on our bikes and was met with pleasant attentive hosts. The barista enquired how I like my coffee and I ordered a cupachino with soya milk max strength. It was one of the best coffees I've ever had and prompted me to write this review. Well done guys, looking forward to the next visit.

Mainly a stop for cyclists however we stopped there rather than the Anchor which looked packed. Really pleased we did as it's a great little cafe doing a decent range of paninis and baguettes. Only down side no loo so you need to use the ones in the public car park down the road!

Arrived here midway through a bike ride . So decided to try the carrot cake , it looks good and tasted amazing , coffee was really good too . Staff are really polite , will definately visit again .

Stopped off here after doing a 3 mile walk around Tintern and seeing the Abbey (from the outside)....

We stopped at the Filling Station after a walk around Tintern Abbey and the surrounding area, we had such a warm welcome from the staff who were very happy, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the local area, it was a lovely sunny day so we had two little ice cream pots (the blackcurrant ice-cream was absolutely delicious) a a couple of drinks and sat outside with the dogs and a group of cyclists to watch the world go by!

What a great welcoming cafe. Cycled over from Chipping Sodbury with friends. Clearly a popular stop for walkers and cyclists. Brie and Bacon panini washed down with a coffee was very welcome. Roaring stove going to take off the chill.

We try to make it here whenever we visit family who live in the area. The hot beverages are to die for .... the best hot chocolate and coffee we've had outside home!!! Lovely staff and a stylish, petite cafe make for a complete half hour or so break. We have been known to do the 16 mile round trip just for the hot drinks. 10/10.

We visited here after Tintern Abbey for a much needed coffee/tea and cake. I had the lemon cake and my husband had the tiffin. Both were delicious. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the history. If we happen to drive through again we will be back.

Called in here before starting a walk to the Devil's Pulpit. Very friendly proprietor asked me how I wanted my coffee and adjusted the strength to my taste. Coffee excellent. Full of flavour and not bitter. The cakes looked delicious but too early in the morning for me. I dragged my fellow walkers in and I hope to return before too long.

I enjoyed excellent coffee and a toasted teacake, sitting in the open air within sight of Tintern Abbey, near a busy road, but able to relax and revive in the midst of the frantic pre-Christmas shopping. Lovely welcoming hosts/owners, and a cosy wood-burner inside if the fresh air is too chilly. I won't be the only one looking forward to the cafe re-opening on the weekend of the 4th January 2019.

Called into the Filling Station to get out of the rain. We were made to feel very welcome and had a delicious mug of hot chocolate. There were a lot of cyclists in there and you can see why - the walls of covered with cycling memorabilia and the book shelves are full of cycling books. The perfect place for a stop off and a nice warm.

Small, cosy (log burner in winter), home made cakes and food plus the best coffee you can buy, which is a very good reason to visit.

Staff very friendly, great coffee and food! Visited on a wet and cold day and sat next to the log burner! Worth a visit!

Had a good time at the Filling Station cafe, Tintern, great food, lovely hot chocolate and a warm welcome and warmer fire on a very cold day out, see you again soon.

I had not long started a cycling day with friends around the 'lost lanes' in the area and noticed a badly bulging rear tyre. Stopped at the cafe to ask if there was a bike shop nearby and the owner had a suitable spare tyre to sell me. He even helped me fit it. Thanks to this cafe and owner I had a great day (even in the rain) and didn't have to worry about the tyre blowing on me. Had a superb cup of coffee too. Excellent service with a smile!

Family and I stopped here on way back from visiting Chepstow Castle this afternoon and it really does live up to the rave reviews on here. When ordering the coffees you are even asked what strength you would like it by rating it 1 - 10. We sat inside as had a small baby in a pram with us and it was lovely and warm. Plenty of seating area outside. We all ordered paninis which were freshly made up and were so tasty. Very friendly and efficient service. The cakes and tray bakes looked gorgeous so bought a couple to eat in the car on the way back home. We shall be definitely be back if travelling through Tintern again.

I came here for breakfast and a cuppa whilst my other half was taking part in a mountain biking event.

Always lovingly made and always well deserved. The perfect addition to any mini adventure into the Valley 😊

Quite simply the best coffee I've found for a long way round. Cakes are amazing as well. Friendly people & nice atmosphere. Nice little stop for cyclists out on a ride with plenty of bike stands.

Stopped for a coffee when out cycling. Really friendly owner/manager. Do call in either if you’re passing by or plan a visit!

Great little cafe in a beautiful setting close to Tintern Abbey. Best coffee we’ve had in a long time and great cream scones too, definitely recommend if you’re in the area

Sweet little place in great setting, light snacks, and with the best coffee we had had for a long time....

Just had a magnificent Americano. Can’t remember last time I was asked how strong I wanted it. Superb, and the food smelt really tasty also.

We stopped here for a coffee and snack. I really enjoyed my ham and cheese panini but my flat white was not that great. Only a short walk from Tintern Abbey. The cafe is also very popular with cyclists.

If you are anywhere near Tintern you should definately stop off at the Filling Station for coffee, it has a reputation for the best coffee in the area, and really lives up to it. we didn't have any food while we were there but what we saw looked absoloutely delicious. The lady hat owns the cafe was very friendly and we talked about the photos of famous cyclists that have stopped by and autographed photos that are now hanging on the walls

You don’t often get the option of a flat white and when you do it’s not perfect. This was! Perfect size and strength, what more can I say apart from it’s probably the best one I’ve had. Lovely tiffin too! A great way to start off our walk.

Fabulous coffee, cakes and savories on offer with lovely indoor and outdoor seating. Always good, but went the extra mile yesterday when I had 2 inner tube issues on my mountain bike and I interrupted the busy lunch session for assistance. Super friendly and helpful and on a beautiful stretch near the Abbey. Highly recommended.

Charming owner-run cafe in the Wye Valley, just down the road from the iconic Tintern Abbey ..... don’t miss this little gem, which is streets ahead of the cafe near the Abbey. Not only is the coffee out of this world, but the cakes and light meals are in the same league ..... I regularly order their superb Carrot Cake ..... one of my “5-a-day”!

Best flat white I've ever had, really friendly staff and good cake (scones) ; I will be returning regularly.

Gibt es ein paar kleine Gerichte zum Mittagessen wie verschiedene belegte Baguettes und heiße Panini. Preisleistung ist gut, aber es sind einfache Gerichte.

Ideal bike cafe. Great coffee and cakes, friendly owner even offered to refill bottles as we were leaving which we'd forgotten about. Met a local cycling legend in there. Photos of him on the wall meeting a few of the greats! Will be back soon.

Do not pass by this little cafe. It has a great atmosphere and the owner is very friendly. So much better than the highly commercialised tourist cafes.

Really nice team and best flat white coffee I’ve had- the staff were very friendly. It’s very good for cyclists and the owner was very knowledgable and regularly cycles (he had told me had done a DOUBLE CENTURY ) anyway great cafe and well worth a visit!!

Very friendly cafe staff great service. Coffee and cakes were lovely. Dog friendly too which was great 😀

We had coffees, kids had hot chocs - we all had cakes

What a great cafe! I rarely do this but I actually had to ask the owners where they got their coffee beans from because that was the best tasting cuppa ever.

The finest coffee for miles around and always a good selection of cakes. Very clean and tidy and a very welcoming log burner, if the weathers not so warm. Friendly owners and staff, it's always a pleasure to visit.

Visited the cafe on a long cycle ride from Axbridge in Somerset on a wet and cold Easter Saturday with 3 friends. The log burner in the corner was a welcome sight and enabled us to thaw out. I enjoyed an excellent flat white coffee and a panini. The serving staff offered to re fill our water bottles and were so helpful and welcoming. A must visit for all cyclists exploring the Wye valley.

Superb cafe, cannot fault the selection of cake and coffee, or the friendly owners and staff, five stars isn’t enough

Small family run business, open fire to the rear and aroma of fresh coffee. Sat outside in the fresh air for a quick pit stop. Take card too so always a bonus. Will stop by next time I’m in the area for sure.

Unexpectedly stranded in Tintern having missed a bus, and tried in vain to find a taxi, this café was warm and friendly and restored my faith in human nature. The person serving came up with the perfect cup of coffee having asked just the right questions about strength and milk/sugar etc., brought it to my table, and then instantly came up with the answer to my need for a taxi. Sounds simple? It was, but others in the village had failed to show anything like the same interest and customer care. The food and everything else looked really good, and I'll definitely be back for more either on my bike or with the family.

We called in after a long walk in Wye Valley, the coffee & cake was excellent & Lou the owner was very friendly.

Stopped here briefly for a fill up on a long (cycle) ride. Very, very welcoming of cyclists. Great coffee and cake. Small with no loos, but would visit any time in Tintern for the friendly welcome alone - and the signed photos inside. No idea what it would be like to vist in high summer on a busier day but in October it was just great, and only dropped a star for not having loos (less of an issue for male cyclists perhaps than women given all the countryside and quiet lanes nearby).

What a super cafe. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the food was excellent. The Thai chicken filling for the baguettes/sandwiches was as good as it can get - a real winner. We had a great lunch break, sitting outside watching the world go by - the weather was glorious and the location perfect! We were so impressed we decided to come back for a breakfast and were not disappointed. No wonder it attracts so many bilkers - pedal and motor - once the word gets around......The only downside is parking (should you come by car), but the Abbey car park is only 100 yds away, and YES it is worth the cost and the walk if that is your only option. Not to be missed as a eatery.

Have visited several times while cycling locally and recently popped in with the family. Very good food and a nice relaxed atmosphere, were even happy to accommodate dietary requirements which was excellent.