The Front Room - Coffee and Lounge in Wycombe

Warm friendly cafe with quirky and cool decor filled with plants . There is a combination of dining tables , comfy sofas and coffee tables and they do a good brew! I went as a solo woman on a Sunday afternoon and worked on my laptop and was welcomed . The cafe turned from a cafe into a bar with a DJ but a mix of working students , friends and single people with books continued into the evening

The Front Room is very friendly and welcoming. They are dog friendly and they serve the most delicious milkshakes, juices, cakes and toasties. Plus they have an amazing selection of house plants on sale plus more often than not some other type of seasonal sale or activity going on. It's just fabulous.

Have loved this place since it opened and have made an effort to go whenever we can to support them despite it being out of the way. They'd gradually increased what they offer so they could keep doing it well. Food is lovely and some great events and community initiatives. However we were disappointed today to find the whole place closed down for a private function, despite signs out as usual, and no option to grab a coffee or bite to eat and sit outside even. There seemed to be a bit of confusion among staff with some people being served and others being refused depending on which member of staff they asked too. A shame for lots of loyal customers who were turned away unexpectedly today so obviously hadn't been very well communicated, and a bit of a risk to shut the whole place, particularly at the weekend, so loyal customers have to go elsewhere. It's such a good sized venue you'd think it should be possible to have events and also continue to serve the regulars. Would sadly be less likely to make the trip in future now in case we find ourselves in the same situation.

The Front Room is AMAZING. The food is delicious as well as great value - plus they are very accommodating with food allergies. The coffee is also really good! We’re regulars now.

Excellent food, coffee and service.

This morning I visited here for the first time. We ordered coffee and breakfast and the food was outstanding. It was all freshly prepared and was a reasonable price and great portion size. Lauren was a brilliant chef/waitress and we will definitely come back to try more of the dishes. 10/10!

Nice place to have a coffee. Interesting interior. Some of the drinks are expensive, especially when you can go to the corner shop for next door and buy the drink significantly cheaper. Friendly warm environment however.

A fantastic warm welcome, homely atmosphere and clearly demonstrating a genuine commitment to customers. The coffee was excellent and quite frankly the food was exquisite. Flavoursome, reasonably priced and presented brilliantly. Also dog friendly which is awesome, in fact she got as much attention as we did! This place is a gem and we are definitely going to be repeat customers. Well worth a visit.

A fantastic warm welcome, homely atmosphere and clearly demonstrating a genuine commitment to customers. The coffee was excellent and the food quite frankly exquisite. Flavoursome, very reasonably priced and presented brilliantly. Also dog friendly which is awesome, in fact she got as much attention as we did. This place is a gem and we are definitely going to be repeat customers. Well worth a visit!

From atmosphere to the service, food and definitely the best coffee in town, love every bit of this place, it just have the soul, just what we all need when we go out for relaxation. And a huge thank you to the people that work there, they make the biggest difference with their always positive attitude, being polite and sharing kindness, you are all legends!

Gotta be the best coffee shop in HW. Lots of space and friendly staff. Delicious fresh pressed juice, sandwiches and coffee. Good DJ tunes on a Friday. Good place to work on laptop or hangout and chat. Highly recommend!

Can't explain if u know u know it's like been on holiday or at home in the caribbean, happy vibe good food time disappears best cinnamon swirl the juices the baristas are certified generals .

I love to recommend a good coffee shop, it’s the first thing I look for when I go to a new place. So when I find good one I make sure to post it. And front room is excellent. The staff were so nice. And the coffee was incredible.

Can't fault it. They have good vegan options and are also an eco friendly bunch.

Had a great night at the Front Room doing the life painting event. It was so much fun - cocktails, great tunes from a live DJ (mainly 90s RnB which I love) and the opportunity to get creative! I’m not exactly Picasso but I loved it and will be along to the next one!

I really like the place! I have always been greeted by the friendly staff and a smile. I love the coffee as lattes are just perfect for my taste. I also really enjoy the pastries. Almond croissants and cinnamon swirls are just delicious and always fresh. On tip of it, you can leave with a new green plant or some handmade items, like tablet cases. Great place that I have already visited a few times and I'm sure I will be coming back again soon.

Fantastic cafe! We came here on a sunny Sunday for brunch. Lovely ambiance outside in the sun, staff were friendly and efficient. Food was great (we had the brunch sharing platter - nice coffees, fresh orange juice and a good selection of dishes). We will come again. Thank you.

Truly amazing - worked from here through the morning. Drinks were lovely, food (French Croissant and Salmon on Toast) was perfection and the staff are a delight. Would recommend!

Delicious coffee and vegan cakes

Wow what a find ….The Front Room coffee lounge is fabulous. Dog friendly, lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly and happy to chat and food amazing.

Stumbled across The Front Room Coffee Lounge while visiting High Wycombe and wow, what an amazing find! So happy to have found this place. My wife and I wanted lunch and chose different dishes. Both meals were very generous and tasted amazing. We’d both be happy to come here instead of a fancy restaurant on a date night and will definitely be visiting again. The cafe owner (Lauren) came over to chat with us and she was lovely. All staff friendly and passionate about what they’re doing here in this incredible community space. Thanks guys, superb!

Great coffee, great avocado and poached eggs on toast. Lovely vibe. Would come again.

Great coffee, great cake, friendly staff. I always go here when I'm in town and it's always a great experience. Always recommend it as a meeting point for friends

Thank you !! We had a lovely relaxing time and delicious food. We found The Front Room on Instagram and loved the vibe of their Instagram feed gives and it was just so in reality too. Never been to High Wycombe. Love the multi cultural atmosphere. The staff are so friendly warm and kind !! We will be back !! Unique place !!

Not anything special. Staff are not very welcoming. Found a space and were thinking about what we wanted to buy and staff were being patronising insinuating we were only there for Wi-Fi (even though we were going to buy eventually). A staff member was also eavesdropping on our conversations and interrupting which I found very rude. The whole situation made my friend and I feel very uncomfortable, we will not be returning or giving our money to overpriced watery coffee either. Staff should be trained on making customers actually feel at ease and should avoid being passive aggressive to make a point. EDIT: Before the café staff would like to allege that we were there for 25 minutes without ordering, we were only there for 5. I did buy a iced coffee for £3.90, as you have claimed that we carried on sitting there. And the policy was only narrated to us once the staff member sat on her laptop decided she wanted to rudely eavesdrop on our conversation. We never spoke rudely, and if it seemed that way its because this particular staff member's passive aggressiveness drove my friend to tears. In future I suggest you do train your staff members, as I have heard the same from others and having your staff simply sit on their laptops making us feel uncomfortable is not customer service. Thank you.

Tasty coffee, even tastier vegan cakes, plants. The trifecta.

Come here multiple times a week, amazing atmosphere and staff and food and everything

Great coffee, best breakfast in town 😋

We really enjoyed the Easter Egg hunt this morning. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. They could cater for different requests for kids sandwiches and GF for coeliac which was so appreciated. Great food all round. I hadn't been here before, but I definitely will be back :)

Great space with good food. The kids really enjoyed the Easter egg hunt!

Beautiful cafe, love all the plants as decor. Good food and coffee. Staff are very friendly

Lovely place to go for coffee & bite to eat, relaxed atmosphere a very good experience !!

Wonderful place with great food, drinks, team and setting

I attended a Clay Earring Workshop here and it did not disappoint! I came here alone but felt welcomed by all and it was a great opportunity to get creative and make some nice earrings. This was the first workshop so there were a couple of hiccups but the host was great and made up for this. I hope to attend another workshop similar to this in the future here! :) I also had a delicious pineapple and ginger fruit juice drink here before the workshop began.

Pleasant atmosphere. Nice place to spend some time. Great music.

My partner and I often spend time at the front room. The staff are friendly, the drinks are lovely (pineapple crush was a must in the summer) and the food is tasty (what we have tried of the gluten free menu). We haven’t been in since the new menu and we are excited to see what’s new. We have been to a few events such as the family terrarium making, drag night, jazz night, comedy and the market they recently hosted over Christmas. The events can be crowded but the atmosphere is immaculate. This is a place I have gone to study and work, I bring friends and family here to show off the cafe and community that is less than five minuets from me. I love the decor and have developed a plant addiction born from inspiration. I hired the cafe out for my proposal back in June and Lauren went above and beyond to make it special. She decorated it with petals and candles making it a stunning walkway and environment. She got our favourite cake, some other gluten free snacks and a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. We took part in some pot painting to a romantic playlist and on top of all the Lauren took amazing pictures and videos. It was pretty much a proposal and engagement photo shoot all in one. On a dietary note: the front room have always been accommodating and up front with me about gluten free stock and their process. Often opening me an untouched cake as I can’t have the ones from the glass due to cross contamination. I have always felt understood and respected when it came to my dietary needs being coeliac I find it very hard to find places where I can eat with little to no stress. Lauren and her team have always made me feel welcome. It’s a great safe space for people from all walks of life and the staff do not stand for anything less. I always feel safe here and plan to visit as often as I can as long as I live here. Thank you for making it a wonderful experience.

I was passing to go the massage company and saw the freedom flag (LGBTQ) so I entered immediately to have my breakfast. The place is really beautiful with very comfortable sofas , plants , books. I was served by a very handsome young man who gave me the best customer service with smile and also heated my croissant. Highly recommend. Loved this place so much and I will come back again in my few days in High Wycombe. 5 stars 🤩. Thanks 🙏

The coffee is AMAZING! It's a wonderful environment, both for work and socialising and they have such cute events on sometimes. The staff are so lovely, always brightening my day. The Front Room has my heart.

What a wonderful venue for some Jazz, I will definitely be back. I can't fault The Front Room, the food was delicious, the service was incredible, and I loved the interior design. I will be back!

I visited The Front Room for the first time the other week, and had one of the most wonderful evenings. Greeted by Semper, he ensured we were made comfortable for the evening ahead. Once we got our bearings, we ordered food, which was not only incredible, but also heart-healthy and filling, a rarity some may say. Many thanks to Lauren and company who prepared this dish, and took no offence when I asked for extra salt! Catch22 Jams then put on a stellar performance, with the saxophonist Charlie Markham producing some of the most dulcet sounds known to man. I can't fault The Front Room on any fronts (pardon the pun), and I will most certainly be back for the High Wycombe Jazz Festival later this year. Thanks to all the team who made this a wonderful experience.

I used to love coming here, but the owner/s and their friends take up most of the seating area with their laptops, so you can’t always get a seat. The food is limited, but the coffee’s good.

Warm welcome, great table workspace, plus comfy seating area. Superb coffee, A great addition to the menu is the Shakshuka: Baked eggs in spiced tomato,etc.sauce. Just the right amount of tang!

We had the opportunity to attend a fantastic sushi workshop by run by the brilliant Tomono from the Tomono Sushi Party at The Front Room coffee shop recently. We spent the afternoon there and what truly appealed to me about this quaint café was its cozy ambiance. The interior design caught my eye immediately - well-curated, lending to a unique yet comfortable atmosphere. Perfect for spending an afternoon unwinding with friends. The beverage options were excellent, ranging from refreshing teas to robust coffees and decadently rich hot chocolates. A delightful accompaniment while you indulge in one of their numerous board games. After the sushi workshop, we stuck around for a competitive session of Battleships. The selection of games was varied, making it a great place for some relaxed fun with your friends. I thoroughly enjoyed this playful twist to the traditional café setting. The only minor hiccup was that the café seemed to get slightly noisy during peak hours, making conversations a tad difficult. Nevertheless, this place definitely deserves kudos for their inventive workshops and comfortable space. The Front Room's coffee, inviting ambiance, fun games and, interesting workshops makes it a venue worth exploring, whether for casual hangouts, solitary reading, or learning a new skill. I'll certainly be going back. Disclaimer: It can get a bit noisy during peak times, so if you are seeking absolute tranquillity, plan your visit accordingly! Recommended for: Great Coffee, Cozy Ambiance, Unique Workshops, and Game Nights!

This is my lovely local coffee shop!! Amazing atmosphere, staff are awesome, great drinks and foid! A real community gem!! Xx

We love this place so much!! It’s not just a cafe, it’s like a community spot too and extended living room for us!

BEST CAFE IN HIGH WYCOMBE ! This cafe is by farrrrr the best cafe in Wycombe. Been going here for a few years now. The coffee is always perfect and the staff are so on it ! 😆🌵 I just love coming here! Thank you Front room team for all your hard work !!!!

An absolute gem in High Wycombe. Great food, drinks and atmosphere.

Great venue, great food, great! Coming from catch22jams!

Oh dear...this is the archetypal independent coffee shop that thinks they are cool and hip but has no clue about food, drink or service or what actually makes a nice environment! This is what the cliches are written about, only probably worse! Think overpriced coffee and snacks, way too much hype, lack of staff, under invested in, and a shabby mess of surroundings that basically looks like a mix of furniture that was rescued from the local dump. What this place had: overpriced (but actually very good quality coffee, the cappuccino I had was actually very good). Even more overpriced almond croissant (over £3) but I must admit it again was very good and large, at least they got that right. The single guy behind the counter was actually super friendly and apologetic and a credit to the business. What the place messed up or lacks: any comfortable furniture (if you want me to stay and spend my money, make it comfortable, even the chains get that right, hard wood everywhere that looks a mess and like it's falling apart is not good or welcoming - the website incidentally makes it look like it will be modern, stylish and elegant, it is a dump in reality!) Not enough staff (1 member of staff for the whole place is daft, especially when you get a huge group come in, which looked like a regular meeting there too). On the day I went (5th September), I was looking forward to all the lovely breakfast items on the menu, which previous reviewers had raved about. And guess what, none of the equipment was working (hence my comment on lack of investment) - I was expecting a proper kitchen and all there was is grills etc. by the main counter - which also concerned me...so all that was on offer was pastries...very disappointing. Overall, simple recommendation is don't bother with this place, poorly run, under invested in by an owner who clearly has no clue about food & beverage or hospitality.

This is by far the best cafe in the area! This is by no means local to me but it’s worth the travel to sit in a beautifully curated space and be amongst like minded people. The workshops are always great and encourage community and openness.

One of if not best independent store within high wycombe

Best code shop in whycomb! I get a black americano every morning and they always make it perfectly with a friendly warm welcome:)

By far the best cafe for a chilled cuppa and cake, catch up with friends or to do a bit of work. My go to cafe in Wycombe.

Great cafe! Lots going on, reasonably priced, good food and coffee, and nice staff.

Great food, friendly staff and even better coffee. The burrata is to die for

Lovely space. -they make amazing smoothies as well!

I love it here. I work here occasionally for the day to get out of home. I love the coffee, the food and the cakes are amazing. Particularly as I'm dairy free, I still get a lot of choice and am able to take home a gluten free cake for the husband. Oh and the hot chocolate are totally out of this world. The staff are lovely and I've always felt extremely welcome 🤗

We often hold meetings at Front Room and it is without a doubt our favourite place to do so. The team are always friendly, the coffee is amazing and atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Highly recommend.

The best coffee place in High Wycombe! Amazing atmosphere, quirky design, top quality coffee and super friendly staff! Absolutely worth every single penny!

Absolutely love the front room! It’s like a home from home 💖 the best thing is the daily grind where you can come and work from your laptop and pay £12.50 for unlimited drinks and a toastie for lunch! The staff make you feel like one of the family and the coffee is DELICIOUS!

What a great find. A comfortable cafe, with friendly staff and reasonable priced. I ordered a banana milkshake, but they didn't have any bananas. So they went to a shop to get some so they could make me a banana milkshake and then gave me a very delicious chocolate chip cookie as an apology for keeping me waiting! What great service! Will definitely be back. X

Lovely staff great food chilled atmosphere just what Wycombe needs

Tried contacting the management after my daughter was spiked by a bar tender at their Halloween function. No response received! Only after posting this review did Lauren contact me. She didn’t even ask about the welfare of my daughter even after I told her that she was under the care of emergency services due to the spiking. Her only concern was that I had given her a one star review!

Oh dear, just asked for latte and cappuccino, and told 25 to 30 min wait!! No reason, not very busy. Not happy, normally great service

It's really relaxing and comfortable apart from when it's chilly outside and the staff have to keep the front door open when they're cooking. A great place to visit notwithstanding that.

Amazing smoothies all natural ingredients not too sweet, great service amazing place to work or hang out.

They have a good menu (although most of the options were unavailable when we went in), coffee is ok and they are dog friendly. However, the service always seems very slow. We ordered a ‘fresh’ orange juice which seemed to be a blended, frozen drink and didn’t have any bits in, so we assume it wasn’t fresh. Overall, disappointing given the price.

I had passed 'The Front Room' quite a few time until one day I thought I should go inside to investigate. The outside of the cafe is Ok but fairly unassuming, it gives no indication of the delightful haven within (sorry, but if you sit outside with your VERY GOOD COFFEE you really are missing out on the other reasons for coming here - comfy chairs, sofas, books, relaxing decor and decent background music ). The staff are welcoming (to dogs as well as humans), friendly and helpful. The coffee is VERY GOOD and has had me returning here many times after being loyal to Costa del Coffee for 15-16 years. As someone else has mentioned in a review, it is a great place to come and relax, recharge and, if you are feeling a bit low or in a rut, somewhere to give yourself a lift. Various events are held including, on the first Thursday of each month, the very well attended (28-30 people the last time I was there), Waterstones Book Group for all us bookworms to enjoy - along with the VERY GOOD COFFEE. I will certainly be returning again and again.....

Great coffees and cakes, lovely atmosphere.

What an absolute incredible place! I found this lovely eatery by chance and me, my friend and my dog struck gold! The service was second to none, especially Max who just couldn’t do enough for us and was absolutely charming. The vegan milkshake I had was the best I’ve had this side of Yorkshire and the cakes and biscuits were luscious. I will definitely be back and so will Poppy, my dog, who particularly enjoyed her free doggy treat! I can’t recommend this place enough!

My absolute favorite place. Love their delicious sandwiches, and the coffee is fantastic too. Friendly team of people - what more could you wish for?

I had a fantastic experience at The Front Room! The yellow drink and red drink were both amazing, and the veggie food options were simply incredible. The service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect for relaxing and enjoying a good book. Plus, it's dog-friendly, and our furry friends had a blast too. It's a wonderfully funky place, and we can't wait to visit again soon!

I love the atmosphere and vibe in this place. Coming here for daily grind. Amazing place for work with decent Internet speed, amazing coffee and tasty toasties. Highly recommended as I think is the best coffee shop to work in HW.

The best coffee, toasties, cakes and pastries in town! Amazing staff, so friendly and helpful and such a cosy, welcoming and safe place to chill out. If I’m ever in a rut or not sure where to go, The Front Room is my sanctuary! I’ve taken family to many events here including sushi making and paint parties as well as taking advantage of their daily grind when I don’t fancy working from home. My little doggo is also very welcome here and we love coming to have a relax after a walk or shopping 🥰 5 stars all round, considering asking Lauren if I can hire out the space for an event one day soon!

Have visited several times with friends. Friendly staff, good coffee and interesting range of sandwiches. Recommended.

Excellent coffee and toasted sandwich in a unique atmosphere. All for a reasonable price. Will definitely be back!

This place is a welcoming oasis amongst a sea of depressing boarded up shops in post covid Wycombe. Queer friendly, fantastic coffee. Lovely comfy leather sofas and hundreds of books to read. Not to mention the cute lizard in the tank!

My first visit wonderful atmosphere good priced food and coffee very helpful staff will be visiting again soon

Our favourite place for coffee, small bites and smoothies in Wycombe. Love the luscious plant themed interior and books too!

Lots of character... love it !!!

Great coffee shop with a cool vibe handy for High Wycombe railway station. First visit I ate in with sourdough hummus toasty and oat milk cappuccino, both spot on. The team did me a solid this afternoon, rushed in for an iced coffee in my travel mug with only 10 mins till my train; they whipped up my coffee in no time at-all and got me ready for my 16hr journey home having just finished an early shift at work, much in need of coffee! Lifesavers! ☕️😇

First time I've used this place and I just fell in love with it, will definitely use again and highly recommend.

We discovered The Front Room on Tripadvisor. Huge thank you to all who had given this cafe top ratings, it lived up to expectations. The Front Room has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere, big comfortable sofas, excellent soundtracks, food and coffee. It became a welcome retreat for us during the stressful GCSE weeks. (There are also spaces if you need to work remotely). For any parents/carers, who have students sitting exams at the High Wycombe Tutors & Exams Centre - this is your place! A huge thank you to all the staff at The Front Room, who made us feel so welcome (and let us in for some pre-exam revision before you'd even got your chairs out!)

Lovely place to meet a friend for light lunch and hot drink.

super cute place, great coffee, lovely decor & plants :) perfect place to chill and/or work. they have plenty of events in the evenings too, kep an eye on the blackboard by the counter.

Always friendly and helpful in this cafe. Have a lovely collection of books to browse as well. Seem to be very involved in the community and host lots of events. Only possible addition would be to expand the food menu a little.

Amazing drinks and cakes with a decent variety at an alright price. The staff are very nice. And the seating is very comfortable with multiple couches and areas to work or relax. Would recommend to stop by to have a bite or drink.

Adequate outdoor seating area, and really cool interior with lots of plants and comfy chairs. My partner and I had some coffee and a croissant outside to make the most of the sunny weather. When ordering, I decided to wait for the coffees at the bar before the barista said they would be bought to my table. So I decided to eat the croissant. 15 to 20 minutes later the coffees still hadn't come so I decided to to investigate, and unfortunately found we were forgotten about. The barista was deeply apologetic and offered a free cake, to which I declined as I wasn't hungry. If you're looking for a chill place to do some work, or meet up with a friend, and drink some coffee, I would recommend The Front Room. I just hope they implement a system that keeps track of orders so that people aren't forgotten in future.

My very 1st time i went in here. I had 2 magic bags via the too good to go app. I've actually just had my very 1st cannoli today and it was delicious. I will be saving more magic bags in the future. Excellent 👌🏻

Very nice place for coffee & sandwich 🥪🥪

Proper relaxing ‘front room’ for delicious sandwiches and smoothies. Our second trip and a stop-off on the way down to Kew. Worth the detour.

Lovely toasties and coffee. Nice to sit outside in the sun, and inside was really comfortable too.

Afternoon tea with my son in The Front Room Cafe. Lovely and relaxing atmosphere with delicious coffee and storybooks to read. Highly recommend this place in town - great service with welcoming staff, and you can even do some work on your laptops.

There is a wonderful Bosnian writer called Alexander Haymen who said "Home is where people notice when you're not there" that is how I would describe the Front room

Great independent cafe. As a visitor to High Wycombe for the week, The Front Room has been our morning stop-off of choice for tea, coffee and pastries. Excellent deep armchairs or a separate work area, if you prefer. Staff were welcoming - service also good.

Lovely place- great interior, relaxed vibe and Lauren was wonderful and so friendly!

Very tasty and delicious, especially the scrumptious protein oreo and cookie cream milkshake!!!. Highly recommend!! Great service too!!

A lovely, cool cafe in the middle of High Wycombe, with comfy sofas, lovely toasties, smoothies and coffee, and really friendly staff. Highly recommended as somewhere a bit different to go for a snack and relax.

I truly cherish this place as a writing/reading retreat! It's cozy, charming and the staff are so friendly and lovely. Thanks to everyone for always making visits so welcoming!

A beautifully decorated coffee shop with super friendly staff and delicious drinks and treats. My favourite drink would have to be the hot chocolate with coconut milk. I bring my friends here all the time and we all love it. Highly recommend going here, it's prefect for studying, working, meeting friends or just reading a good book. Some plants and a few beautiful small businesses items are available to purchase :)