The Grocer at 15 in Chiltern

A wonderful cafe set in the bustling heart of Old Amersham. This cafe is the perfect escape for a lovely coffee and cake with company or with family and friends.

Very popular eatery in this most attractive old town. Somewhat small and cramped and often almost full, this venue is successful due to the high quality of food ( much of which is of a healthy nature0 and the friendly and helpful staff. Parking easy just outside or in car park very near by. Recommended.

A super little cafe Buzzy, great food and helpful staff Have visited many times No dogs allowed inside, which as an allergy sufferer, is high on mine and probably others list of musts Therefore very hygienic and clean as a food establishment Would highly recommend

Prices are waaay too high! poor management. There is better cafes around! £4 for a small coffee to have in, around 50p less if you have it take away😀 avoid if you can.

One of the best bowls of soup I have ever had.alsk it was served hot unlike a lot of other places.good friendly service. The only issue I have us they did not inform ne card only no cash as I sat down.th e sign on the board very small and I was not facing it.

Really, really surprised by the bad attitude from I assume what was the manageress. The other staff were good. I asked the lady a genuine question about vacant tables and the fact they’d turned so many people away. Her response was unpleasant, rude and not what you’d expect from a manager. She went as far as saying they don’t need the money….in my mind this means we don’t care about customers as we have enough repeat business already. I will not be going there again and I feel a few other people who heard/saw the way she responded will also not return. It’s a shame because the food was tasty.

Best cafe in Amersham! Beautiful place, great coffee and cakes! Best place to come for a quick lunch or breakfast! Definitely coming back!

Have had coffee and cake here many times but very disappointed today. The place smelled so badly of burning fat I had to leave. Spoiled the ambiance for me.

Always a great ambience inside to accompany the yummy ozone coffee. I love my coffee and this is definitely the best in the area. Always consistent, and staff that seem to really enjoy what they do which makes this place so lovely. It IS card only, but they DO have that plastered everywhere. I have no issue with that though, as many places nowadays have gone down that route.

I think the last two reviews must've had a terrible day, as this is one of our favourite places to go for great coffee and great food. We've NEVER had an issue with the staff, the venue is quaint, cosy and the vibes are very welcoming. Can't say more other than it'd be lovely if they had more room to seat people as it does get busy on a weekend... but its always worth the wait. Ignore the Karen's, guys... love your work! We keep coming back for good reason!!

Popped in with my son for a quick lunch at 2pm- no room at the inn as the small table in front of the kitchen prep area was being held for 'walk ins' - the atmosphere has so changed lately here- what a shame. Snotty and patronising manager who wasn't budging. Oh well. As always a warm reception at Seasons and a lovely late lunch.

The prices were astronomically high and the cake portions tiny. The coffee was bitter and the worst I’ve ever experienced and the window area was full of flies, as none of the front bay windows appeared to open to ventilate the place. Opposite where I was sat there were splashes of coffee on the wall that were dry and clearly been there for some time. To top it off I witnessed, what I assumed to be, the manager arguing aggressively with an old chap who wanted to pay in cash. Clearly the chap was bewildered and couldn’t understand why his money was no good, but the manager insisted on a card payment even though he was told the chap didn’t have a card. I’ve no idea how this ended as we were leaving as it happened. Overall our visit was an awful experience and we will not be returning, there are plenty of other coffee shops in Old Amersham. Avoid.

Had a fantastic coffee- the barista Alex was clearly in his element and made a cracking coffee with a smile

Simply average is all I can say about this establishment. We entered, yes, the cakes all looked great, but staff did not look happy and the music was so loud it was actually irritating and not calming to match the vibe I think they wish for . When it came to asking for a third chair, instead of a small stool at a table, you would have thought we asked for the Earth. The staff member was so dismissive and said she would have to speak to a manager. Yet the place was empty and had 30 minutes until closing. Looking back, we should’ve just got up and gone. It would’ve been simpler. The cake we had was fine, but considering we had three cakes and 2 cups of tea, the bill came to £25 and what was even more annoying is that there is a service charge added to the bill. They did not say it was optional. They just put it on. So you would not know it’s there unless you ask for a receipt because they presume you don’t want one. Then when I requested a receipt I was issued with the wrong one, which I only noticed when I got home. Now let’s talk about the bathrooms-I don’t think I’ve been anywhere so disgusting water all over the floor. Questionable as to whether it was from the sink or someone made a mess in there, but either way a small cupboard toilet needs regular attending to. So much so that my friend wouldn’t even go inside and we had to go to a pub, not far from the place. Absolutely I could not go back out of principle on cost cleanliness and the staff attitude. Sorry guys - your cake might be okay, but that was all and it was not worth the entire experience.

One of several small intimate eateries in Amersham. As dinner was already scheduled for the evening, only a light lunch was required so the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels ticked the boxes perfectly. The menu is realistic for the size of the establishment where Chloe and her colleagues provide excellent service. Pricing is sensible throughout Two notes of caution - cards only, no cash and watch your head on the low beams

I really liked the place. I had a sourdough toast and banana pancakes, and I really liked both. The staff was friendly, and there was good vibe, in a stylish location. I’ll go back

It was late afternoon so not that busy yet the toasted sandwiches were so overcooked as to be inedible. Neither were the correct ingredients in them. The kitchen assistant who made them was talking and laughing to himself and I wondered if he was ok? We felt the cost did not match the poor quality of the food. The cake I had was flavourless and dry. The only decent thing was the coffee. Where are the wonderful staff theybused to have? People will not pay a premium for this appallingly poor quality.

Ludicrously overpriced, not matched by the range or quality of food. Charging nearly £4 for a pastry and a similar price for a tiny latte. Calling it artisan doesn’t justify it either. The menu says sandwiches are available from 1130 but apparently they mean 1200. My gluten free wife was ill in the afternoon after leaving this cafe. Best to avoid!

A tiny latte for the massive price £3.65. Was not impressed and came out smelling of bacon because the kitchen is open plan and no extraction. Coffee was ok but Luke warm and I did mention it was a tiny cup.

Really enjoyed my lunch here yesterday. Food was lovely and plentiful and worth the money. Service was great too. Carrot cake was excellent. Thanks very much, I will be back.

DO NOT EAT HERE!! The visit started well with a nice coffee then quickly started to decline when I ordered food. I ordered a bacon sandwich and asked for it well done. When I received my sandwich the bacon had barely seen any heat so I politely asked the waitress if they would mind cooking my bacon some more. After waiting 15 minutes when my sandwich was delivered, the bacon was beyond well done, literally like leather. but I didn't want to cause a scene so I started eatting the bread and chutney, when I opened the second half of the sandwich to take the cremated bacon out there was what looked like a couple of public hairs. I've never been so disgusted, I left the place and was sick outside. I cant beleive I had eaten nearly half of that sandwich. I hate to think about what the 'chef' done to my sandwich. The waitress refused to touch the hair without a napkin. Honestly gross - AVOID!

They charge you service charge PLUS eating in Price What nonsense. Marcel the owner you have gone to greedy . Just because you lost money during Covid you can’t abuse loyal and new customers. Be assured I am not coming back until you stop this silliness.

We just dropped in foe a coffee. We sat outside and received super service. The coffee was the best I have tasted for ages. It was just as a coffee shold be, not too hot and full of flavour. We will definitely be back.

Really disappointed as this place used to be great. We went for lunch a few weeks ago as a post-baby treat. We ended up having two small salads and then took some cakes to takeaway. I did think this was rather pricey at £55 but...

I stopped at this café for a cup of tea & a salted caramel biscuit and was absolutely astounded to be charged over £6 which I queried. I was told that the price included a service charge which I immediately declined then to my astonishment...

We sat outside. Our order was not written down and the non use of trays meant repeated trips in and out to bring a coffee, then food, then another drink, then water (when reminded). Sugar was requested but never appeared. The people next to us...

Loved it here, especially the choices of sour dough and salads! Lovely fresh juices too. Prices were reasonable. Would recommend!

Rude staff, dog unfriendly, nasty warm coffee. We visited here on a Saturday afternoon and waited to be seated , as instructed by a notice in the window. Staff seemed disinterested despite the place not being busy. We were eventually allowed to take a seat...

The food was fresh, the coffee was the best coffee we have had whilst travelling around in the South of England! AUSTRALIANS will love their coffee!! And the staff were super friendly!

We stopped for lunch while visiting Amersham and what a lovely place, the staff were lovely and in particularly were so nice in helping an elderly visitor sit outside, they were really caring. Food was outstanding

Love this place and wish there was one a bit closer to where I live. My flat white is always perfect. The brownies are the best I've ever had and also love their plate of salad offering (Ottolenghi style). Have been coming here for years...

Stopped in for a cup of coffee, and had a look around. What a fabulous place! The coffee had to be the best I’ve ever ordered, and there were so many fabulous items of food to buy, I spent way more than I intended. Lovely...

We had a fantastic lunch here last week - the salads are all "Ottolenghi" inspired and absolutely delicious. Small friendly cafe with great staff. No bookings so you may need to wait for a table 9we waited around 10 mins). Highly recommend, thank you!

Popped in for coffee and cake, impeccable service, great coffee and a lovely Moroccan orange cake. Looking at other tables the salads and sandwiches looked very good too.

Me and my client visit regularly every week. The staff are always very pleasant even tho they are always very very busy! They clearly work very hard and I hope they get recognition of this. I have worked in this industry before and know it’s...

Firstly the staff were great and attentive. Extremely highly priced food for the portions and complexity. One slice of bread with a slither of mango chutney a tin of tuna and avocado on, is not worth it. My daughter had the cheese and ham toastie,...

We had superb Moroccan orange cake and a pot of excellent tea each. Welcoming, quiet and good fare. I'm delighted to hear from another (bad) review that smoking is not permitted at outside tables. If only that were true everywhere. Not cheap but worth every...

First visit to Amersham so we had a look around and needed somewhere to eat around lunchtime. There are several places on the high street and we chose this as it had seating on the pavement and looked reasonable. We were glad that we did!...

This coffee shop is a great place to visit with family and friends. The coffee is great although the selection of food is quite limiting sometimes. Note that it is quite small inside so make sure you get there nice and early!

Having been here several times, the food is always incredible, fresh and great combinations. The Hot Chocolates are really nice as well.

First customer Sunday morning. Told to wait 5 mins even though 6 staff standing around 2 minutes before official opening time. Then proceeded to serve everybody else who walked in after me, despite me standing there and then made me stand around waiting again whilst they fiddled around with admin without even any recognition from one of the 6 staff whilst I was at the till. Did not need a coffee that badly...Appalling service and a shame as it was a good cafe. Good job new ones are opening; 1220 across the road is excellent, as is Seasons

My go-to coffee place for an excellent latte and delicious lunches finished off with cake! I enjoy both establishments in Old Amersham and meet my mates here regularly

Just had the most ridiculous experience at this cafe. Met two friends, all three of us heavily pregnant. We all bought a hot drink and cake (separately) and when I ordered mine and paid the young girl said she would bring it over (as they did with my two friends). As we all sat at our table chatting the items arrived one by one very slowly, apart from my carrot cake. After a good 10 minutes and watching the staff keep serving other customers we reminded them we were waiting for one carrot cake. They seemed to acknowledge this yet we watched them ignore us for another ten minutes to continue to serve other customers. Meanwhile my friends had almost finished their cakes! After another reminder and another 5 min wait they finally brought the cake over. Hurrah! Or so we thought. Then 20 mins later a young chap came onto shift to join the two girls and was sent over to our table to ask me to pay for my cake?! I politely informed him that the cake was paid for and to check my receipt from the till. He proceeded to print off my receipt which clearly shows that I had paid for a decaf tea and carrot cake. That was the end of it no? As we were packing up to leave he came over to our table once more asking me to pay for my second piece of cake!!!!??!! Obviously this had become quite annoying and I explained I only ever had one piece of cake and that the cake we kept requesting was in fact the one and only piece of cake I had paid for that took 20 minutes to arrive! He went back to confer with the two young girls working there who all proceeded to look over in disbelief (like I was some kind of cake thief!?), no apologies, no explanation just moodiness and stroppy unfriendly glances. I strongly suggest the staff here learn to remember the orders properly or work to some kind of system so that they avoid this unnecessary nonsense in the future, and also some manners wouldn’t go amiss! The young chap was polite and we felt bad for him being caught in the middle - the girls serving us should have sorted it out. Terrible service which tainted an otherwise nice coffee and cake date with friends!

We felt it was very expensive. £4.50 for a meagre slice of cake. Also latte was served in smaller than usual glasses. It is obviously popular as very busy. But we found it noisy and not relaxing.

Good coffee, excellent nesspresso with roasted walnuts cake. Mince pie wasn’t very tasty and was very expensive for its small size.

The Grocer is our go to breakfast spot in Old Amersham and it never fails to disappoint. Good selection on the menu, meals are always fresh and super tasty. Cakes on display look lovely as well. Helpful and friendly staff who are always on hand to make sure you're okay.

Fabulous coffee, great selection of food on offer from savoury to sweet and absolutely the perfect place for breakfast/brunch. The staff are friendly and efficient and if you are unable to finish your meal they are more than happy to pop it in a takeaway box!

We have just visited this restaurant for the second time as a couple, very moody staff, when the waiter brought our drinks he had the temerity to back chat when we told him they weren’t what we had ordered, the first time I visited this place it was very similar, so surprise surprise I will not be making a third trip !!!

Purchased 2 slices of cake and 2 coffees. Paid for them and there was no queue and the shop was empty at 3.45.

Lucky to find an outside table for two on a sunny morning after dreadul earlier rain. The coffee, tea and sevice were excellent. My pastry less inspiring and quite expensive

I came in with two elderly ladies to take some delicious slices of cake home. The staff were exceptionally kind and courteous and the carrot cake was simply finger licking good!

Food was lovely but they were unable to bring a clean glass inspite of multiple attempts. Also, the cutlery provided still had lumps of the previous customers meal on it. Very poor attention to hygiene. The food however was good.

I visit this cafe as it’s usually a little less busy than others in Amersham. The coffee is always good as is the cake. It’s a little on the pricey side but most are in this little town. This is my go to coffee shop when in Amersham.

Unable to get served in The Grocer in Old Amersham. Staff refused to serve at outside table even though I was a solo customer.

I work near St Mary's church in Amersham and as this is only a few mins walk away decided to try it out on a Friday lunchtime with my mum. Service excellent. Had the mozzarella and prosciutto toastie which was great. The lemon and poppy seed cake is divine. Not an everyday place to eat, but definitely worth a visit.

A quick stop on a busy day but we got a (bit wobbly) table outside. Good coffee and an amazing array of cakes! Street parking outside or public car park within 5 minute walk

We stopped in Amersham after a Sunday afternoon walk in the South Bucks Way. Too late in the day for a big lunch, especially when faced with the counter full of homemade cakes. My husband and I shared an open sandwich with avocado, feta, lime and chilli on thin-sliced rye toast. It was really tasty, but it was fully matched by the gorgeous coffee and walnut cake, a latte and a cappuccino. We sat at a table in the window and enjoyed everything.

Very tasty snacks and light meals/breakfast. Friendly atmosphere with two separate rooms - large common table in the room behind the counter, multiple small tables in the main room.

Thank you for ditching the vegan; love the place for good honest food and a great cup of coffee; joint favourite breakfast place in Amersham.

Nice place. Good quality coffee. Food is great. I like the atmosphere there. Only downside is it is a little crowded..

Wonderful vegetarian options, although this is not the vegan version of this popular restaurant. Freshly prepared, simple food with mediterranean edge and bloody delicious cakes

Fabulous food as always. My favourite is avocado and feta toast with chilli and lime- always perfect.

An excellent place to meet up with friends and their dogs Good menu and polite and friendly staff Clean and a good feel to the restaurant Always happy to have visited

I'm an avid cook but overweight and been looking for new imaginative 'diets.'

Lucky did as we see this chain springing up everywhere. Seems like there are 5 just in amersham. Good food in a buzzy atmosphere. Staff very friendly and good.

Apologies for not writing a review sooner even though I visit on a far too regular basis.

Excellent breakfast, top quality ingredients and delicious. Coffee to die for . Very friendly and professional service. Gets very busy.

Whilst waiting to visit my son, we popped into this café for a warming drink. Cosy and friendly, with a good range of offerings on the menu. As we didn't require a proper meal, we ordered coffee (and portugese tarts!) - lovely coffee, delicious tarts! Looking at others' orders, the portions appear to be very generous, all delivered with a flourish! Busy whilst we were there, so all tables - including the long trestle table down the middle - taken, obviously a popular spot for locals.

The service and staff are excellent. Very attentive and always smiling. It’s very busy but runs with a real smoothness so you never feel as though you’re waiting for anything. The food is excellent, especially for the cost. Highly recommended 👍🏻

My girlfriend and I popped to Grocer for lunch, as we don't live too far away, and fancied somewhere not too expensive with good food. My dad recommended Grocer to us, and he always eats at good places, so we knew that at least the food would be good. It was busy, but on a cold day, you know the ones with the low golden sun, it was great to slide in and grab a table almost instantly. A nice tea helped us to warm up, and the friendly staff made us feel welcome. The food was delightful, my girlfriend had the chorizo and avocado thing, which I think she loved. It was everywhere so she must have. I had a chicken and cheese toastie (I think hers was a toastie too) which was rammed with so much food, it was wonderful - rare you get such good portion sizes, but Grocer didn't skimp at all. Just felt sad that we were so stuffed we couldn't tuck into one of the many lovely looking cakes on offer. Overall it was lovely, and if you fancy a bit for lunch in Amersham this is the place I would recommend.

Sunday morning walk around Old Amersham called for elevenses warming coffee. We couldn't resist ordering a couple of thr famous Portugese Pastel de Nata - absolutely scrumptious - warm, crispy & delicately flaky.Fresh & fragrant. Also bought a couple of best quality Panettone. Highly recommend. Many vegan options too.

One of the best best coffees around! The food is great, the staff are friendly and professional.

Today (Sunday the 11th of November) I had visited the Grocer at 15 and left quite unimpressed. The only staff member that seemed to know what they were doing was a young gentleman doing coffees. The other staff members looked frazzled, clueless and had a lack of care of what they were doing overall. The lady on till somewhat seemed to know what she was doing but looked anxious, stressed and on edge the whole time my order was being taken (obviously visibly showing stress over the hectic nature of the shop). I even saw the man doing coffees having to pause on his long line of orders to tell the other staff members what to and how to do basic tasks around the shop which shows a lack of training that the owners of the establishment have provided. The only saving grace to this review is the fantastic coffee and great food (although quite overpriced). I can only suggest to train your staff members better from what I had saw as my items came at quite an unreasonable time. I understand it was a busy day but SOME staff members were clueless, emphasis on the some as the girl on till and man doing coffees that seem to know what they were doing,and I feel like that needs to change as it left me with the impression of a lack of care (from staff members and the owners).

Visited the Grocer for some takeaway cake. The man in front of me was being served by the girl behind the counter, he paid and moved away. The server then moved to make his coffee with no acknowledgement of me at all - no smile, no “be with you in a moment” not even any eye contact. Similar behaviour from the staff in the open food prep area, where they weren’t working, just standing. I left with no cake, and no hope of returning until the Grocer learns some manners.

Great selection of salads, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Freshly made and wholesome. Staff always friendly and helpful.

We called for a couple of coffees but the cakes looked so tempting we tried these too. Sat outside in the early morning sun chatting to a friendly couple at the neighbouring table. Friendly staff, great coffee, tasty cakes and a nice venue.

I regularly use the cafe to meet up with friends. Very friendly staff and a good choice of beverages and food.

Great food, great friendly and welcoming staff, great service but sadly... oh such uncomfortable seating.

All 3 of the grocer sites are top notch. I’ve never been disappointed in over 3 years of visiting. Great menus, quality ingredients, consistently well cooked food. They are run with a sense of pride and maintain a high standard. The only downside with 93 is the toilet but a minor complaint.

Passing through Amersham we parked outside the Grocer and after a stroll along the pretty Main Street called in for refreshment.

Busy cafe with friendly young enthusiastic staff. Very good food with healthy eating options and popular at breakfast and lunch times. Space restrictions seem to necessitate small furniture and many hard stools to sit on so not the most comfortable of eateries but the pleasant atmosphere makes it an enjoyable place to visit.

Terrific food, helpful and friendly staff and a great atmosphere. A very popular place. There are also other 'Grocers' cafes in the area including Gerard Cross.

We stopped at The Grocer for lunch one Sunday in June. There were no tables for four and we had to share a large table with other people and sit on stools. We were told that they had run out of white bread and only had seeded bread left which our son is allergic too. After much debate they agreed to do a toasted bagel instead. The food was OK but nothing special. My wife and I had what was described as an open tuna and avocado toasted sandwich which turned out to be a slide of toasted bread with avocado and about a whole tin of tuna piled up on it. It was quite tasty but not quite what was expected. Having said all of this, the staff were very friendly and tried to be helpful within the constraints of their limited men and there particular way of doing things.

Tried this place for easy lunch after a friends recommendation.

Just love love love selection of cakes on sale here, and quality of their coffee. Specialises in gluten free too. I had an orange gluten free slice (I'm not gluten intolerant, but I just loved the look of it!) It was incredibly moist and delicious. My husband had caramel cake and my granddaughter had a Portuguese tart. The food was so srummy, we decided to stay for lunch!

I often work in or near the beautiful village of Old Amersham in Buckinghamshire and have eaten in most of the restaurants and pubs in the high street but thought to try the Grocer recently.

Have made many visits to the shop and decided to try out ordering from the catering menu for a family event - food prepared by the chef Zuzana and manager Alessandro was delicious! Great customer service, would definitely order catering again!

A spur of the moment decision made today to eat at The Grocer at No 15 is probably one of the best decisions I have made recently! Amazing choice of salads (not the boring lettuce, cucumber etc sort), different types all on one plate. My choices were so tasty, full of flavour and the portion sizes were good. The salads can have beef or chicken added, but sticking to my veggie choice was more than enough My husband had toasted focaccia cheese and chicken sandwich with a delicious chutney - incredibly tasty, made with lovely lean chicken and sustantial in size. Too full for cake unfortunately, all of which looked gorgeous. I can't wait to go back to No 15.

Our visits to the Grocer are very frequent. Their service is always spot on and coffees are just incredible. Love them!!!!!

Very nice experience a little busy needs to be bigger so your not fighting for a table!!! Lovely area old amersham quiet and peaceful. Lovely memorial gardens.

Everything in Grocer is good quality provided with good service, however the prices are exceptionally high and the Coffee in-particular way above market rate.

Saturday lunch with family and we opted for The Grocer at 15. It’s a small place, with old beams and an open kitchen. The menu consists of brunch, sandwiches, salads and toasties with a choice of different breads. The cakes look amazing but my toasted focaccia with goats cheese and roasted red pepper had filled me up, a reason to go back for cake. The apple and lime juice was amazing, really zingy and refreshing although a bit pricy. 4 sandwiches, 1 juice and 3 tap waters was over £32 so a little steep in my view but it was tasty.

I have been here at least a dozen times and i have never had a bad meal.

Just had a fabulous steak sandwich! The fillet was succulent and very filling! The atmosphere is buzzy with pleasant back ground music. We will definitely be coming back! Many thanks

Consistently good food served all day every day, convivial atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Gluten free available.

One of the few times I actually remarked how nice the coffee was and my wife agreed. She loved her almond croissant and I had ginger and lime cake... Good, but a little dense and could have used more ginger. In the little tin we were brought with our food, the cutlery was dirty and the napkins were damp. Service was excellent and the place itself very nice. Not cheap but probably worth it. Would probably visit again.

My husband and I popped in here for a light lunch. We weren't disappointed. The tables are just about big enough if you are eating. The food was tasty and the sandwiches well filled. I wished the floor had been swept. Dropped food under tables is a little off putting. .

Great food in this intimate gastro coffee shop with a fresh selection of homemade salads and cakes. Their toasted sandwiches are the best ever. Eat in (can be very noisy at times) or takeaway. Always worth waiting to be served.

Went to Amersham for some clothes shopping - success, then an early lunch.

There are two Grocers in the high street so not sure which one I went into but it was excellent. All food made to order and well presented. I chose the tuna and avocado open sandwich and the filling was very generous. There is a good selection of what looked like home made cakes too. I opted for a brownie which was very moorish . A modern buzzy atmosphere and good service from attentive staff. I shall return !