The Hideaway in Guildford

Still good but now busier, and very noisy as nothing stops or absorbs the sound, worst of which is the coffee grinder...why not move to back room? Great coffee and tuna melt toastie is unbeaten.

Concept and location are lovely and the coffee is quite nice….but the food leaves everything to be desired. The only thing you want of a toastie is a hearty tasty filling: ours were effectively empty! Tuna and Cheese? Couldn’t find much evidence of either. Ham and cheese one - imagine the cheapest, thinnest ham slices in the supermarket, and a smidge of grated cheddar. They were effectively toast toasties! My attempt to offer feedback was met with “thanks, I’ll pass that on”. Sorry, but this is lazy catering in today’s market, especially at £7.50 per toastie. Shame, cos it’s a lovely spot, but we won’t be back.

I’ve noticed the sign for The Hideaway Cafe a number of times when using the nearby York Road car park so after a shopping trip I decided to venture up to see what it was like and I’m so glad that I did. A lovely spot away from the hustle and bustle of the high street with lovely views over to the countryside. There were a number of occupied tables, mostly others on their own so I felt very comfortable being by myself. I was greeted with a smile and ordered myself a latte and the soup of the day - carrot and coriander. The latte was lovely. The soup was incredibly tasty and the roll served warm which was delicious. The butter patties were soft which often isn’t the case in many places! There’s nothing worse than trying to butter your roll with practically frozen butter!! I thoroughly enjoyed my relaxing lunch in such lovely surroundings. I will definitely be back!! There is a lovely sun deck with tables and chairs which will be gorgeous when spring comes round again. This is a social enterprise café which is fabulous.

My new favourite place! I wasn’t aware of its existence until a friend told me and it’s well named. Relaxing ambience and pleasant, friendly staff. The menu caters for all including good choices for vegans. Definitely will return

Love this cafe, staff are kind & friendly. Coffee is just how I like it always served with a smile, food is fresh & good quality. Truly a fabulous Hideaway!

What a lovely find! We had brunch- avocado on toast - delish! Would recommend to anyone, lovely location, peaceful and friendly, great vibe and lovely food.

Another lovely coffee here yesterday. Shared a squidgy flapjack which was delicious. Lovely young waiter who was so polite and friendly.

Beautiful little spot with fab coffee and wondeful avo on toast, perfect service too. Such a gem! I will most definitely return here.

What a lovely hidden gem! Great menu, lovely wait staff (Morgan) and a delicious menu to please 3 generations, well done.

Another lovely visit to this hidden cafe. Breakfast cheese scone warmed woth a piece of bacon! Yummy. Great shaped mugs so coffee does not cool too quickly! Little thing but pleased me!

Lovely little cafe, tucked 5minutes walk away from the busy town centre. Charming seating inside and out with great atmosphere and kind staff. The coffee, pasty and cake was delicious and very fresh. Will definitely visit again.

Awesome service and cosy atmosphere! Waitress was super helpful and the jazz Christmas music added an extra element of character

Family and dog friendly, the staff are super helpful and nice. We would love to come back. Don't miss the vegan chocolate ice cream!

Great hidden cafe in guildford. Homemade cakes made on site. Good coffee. Large yummy ciabattas served with salad and crisps. Some games out on the lawn too! Nicely decorated and good range of seating. Friendly staff.

Great coffee and cake, lovely surroundings, friendly service. Plus, being the summer, there was swingball, big Jenga and Connect 4 on the large lawn area at the front, so good for keeping kids entertained. Worth a visit on your way into / back from Guildford town centre if you’ve parked in the York Road carpark, which is nearby. It’s also dog friendly. Highly recommended!

Nothing was too much trouble here at this lovely cafe and setting. Our server was willing to go to the shops for produce missing from our choice from the menu but we negotiated an alternative that was not on the menu!. The coffee and food...

A very charming little cafe with delightful lunch and brunch menus. Would reccomend and happily come again.

Always a warm welcome, in a clean venue with delicious food. The staff are keen to serve and are really helpful.

Really good attention, even though they were having problems with dishwasher and we're very busy, they made a great effort to give us a really good service. Lovely view too.

This is a little hidden gem and I am glad I found it. Took my kids there and they had a great time playing board games and eating beans on toast. I had the avo toast and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend. Lovely outside...

Novel location Very welcoming Lovely outdoor setting will certainly be coming back Fresh, clean Nicely spaced and varied seating

Nicely decorated and attention to detail. Peaceful and not crowded which suited us. Board Games to play if desired. Food and drinks were delicious. Staff who served us was very polite and efficient, thank you. Shame we don’t live nearer as we would definitely visit...

What a great little find when I came out at the top of the York St carpark. Lovely menu, good prices. I had coffee and the warm winter salad for £8:50 in total. Visited in the pouring rain but will be lovely in summer sitting...

amaxing food and drinks they are all done handmade and very delicous. i would defintley go again. i think all people who are travlling shuld g and try it out its so nice and lovely staff

Stopped off on my way back to the car after a shopping trip, I went looking for this place as I knew it was a social enterprise and I wanted to support the great work they’re doing. What I didn’t expect was such a seriously...

A nice, chilled setting, tucked away in busy Guildford. A fresh feel and homely setting. The staff were kind and helpful. Lovely.

Friendly, convenient, calm space for 2 children. Nice coffee and portion sizes of cake. Can’t wait to visit again!

Lunch on Christmas eve, good quality food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. Can’t ask for more than that

Stumbled across here and it’s absolutely lovely! Great setting, cosy atmosphere. Super value coffee and good food. Lots of games to play too. And all for a super cause. Big hit with us, we will be back thank you!

We had been planning to visit for a while, the location is cosy, and the staff are friendly. However, the menu is pretty limited with minimal options and a poor range of vegan options other than avocado toast on mini rye bread or a bland...

We were delighted to find this and hope it manages to carry on. Spotlessly clean, good friendly and efficient service. Delicious food. Great prices and a beautiful setting. We had red pepper soup and cheese and ham panini. Very yummy. To be able to sit...

Great independent coffee shop with lovely views, great service and great food. All for a good cause. Would highly recommend visiting

A very welcoming ambience, lovely peaceful location and delicious food. Great choice of sweet treats, including some unusual ones. Family and dog friendly, even got board games to play! Nice to see an independent cafe in Guildford, we will come again 😊

What a hidden gem! Beautiful garden surroundings in a central location. Beautifully-made coffee and happy to let me work on my laptop. 👍🏼 Abs best of all it’s a social enterprise working with young people in the area. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Hidden Gem in guildford, 2 mins from North Street. Great service in a tranquil location. Definitely going to make this a regular spot.

Nestled inside the beautiful walled gardens at Allen House Grounds is new social enterprise cafe The Hideaway, where every cuppa n slice helps fund youth outreach. Considering you are moments from North Street it’s a quiet haven away from the hustle and bustle in which...

Excellent cafe and lovely location. Very friendly staff and a variety of tasty light bites. Tucked away from the traffic, overlooking a big,family-friendly lawn. Definitely worth your time!

What a great find! Great coffee, lovely service and overlooking the park. Very chilled! Will definitely be back!

I love this cafe - peaceful setting in the park but only minutes from the High Street, lovely decor and really good coffee. They're also doing great work as a social enterprise - definitely worth supporting.

Wonderful coffee spot overlooking the bowling green. A true hidden gem in the centre of Guildford serving great coffee and food at very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back.

This is a great little cafe serving great coffee and quality food. There’s just something different about the type and standard of food on offer. We’ll worth a visit. Only criticism is there’s no baby change facility.

Lovely place facing the park. Lovely pots of tea and scrumptious cakes. Will visit again and recommend.

Superb coffee and imaginative snacks in great location, providing a new and comfortable venue for meeting friends or relaxing on your own. Loving the place - we had a regular (15 years) coffee meet-up in Costas within Waterstones in High Street, and have been looking...

Such a beautiful place to visit for lunch or even just for a coffee! A lovely vibe inside and on the terrace, as well as the ability to wander a little further to a picnic bench in the grounds. The staff are so friendly and...

The staff are so lovely, and you can have a coffee on your own or with friends- with a beautiful view, great decor and the best coffee! Oh and don't let me forget the most tasty cakes! Plus it's pet friendly, so I will definitely...