The Hive in Mendip

We received a warm welcome as we entered this quaint cafe. There is a small menu & we enjoyed homemade quiche, panini & an amazing home made Bakewell Tart. We were on holiday but if we were locals we’d be here too often! So much nicer than a run of the mill cafe. May they have continued success.

A really great place to chill and have a cuppa tea or coffee and a bite to eat with inspiring items in the shop. A cosy place where you can take your time and not feel pressured into buying anything. I bought some wool there and it has knitted up beautifully. Thank you for your shop it’s so much better than shopping online.

We had a take away afternoon tea and it was fantastic. Service from the guys there was brilliant and it was some of the best cakes we’ve ever tasted. Deffo be stopping by again

Nice little Cafe which includes a craft shop. Coffee was ok

I go here regularly and never had a bad meal. The staff are always friendly too. Recently went with a friend for an Afternoon Tea ... WOW, what a treat. Well done, team Hive. We had a lovely afternoon 😊

Fantastic poeple working on this place so kind and nice .Thank you

A very nice café with decent choice of food and drink. It is set within a haberdashery shop which makes for an interesting setting. Will visit again.

What a disgusting display to have the window

Fantastic cakes, good service and polite staff. Will be back again. Thank you

Lovely little setting, nice and cosy. Really nice afternoon tea for a birthday party; the homemade cakes were fantastic; very soft and fluffy! Fresh strawberries were very tasty too. Really delicious sandwiches with a nice amount of filling. Lovely customer service from Louise, a very friendly lady, very personable and accommodating.

Fabulous little place. I have bought various items from the haberdashery part. I haven't eaten there (yet!) but everything always looks and smells delicious

Popped in for an afternoon cup of tea. Friendly little place attached to a craft/ haberdashery shop.

Another lovely visit to The Hive - it's always so welcoming :-) Thoroughly recommend the "Spiced Pumpkin" loaf cake too - it was delicious!!

We both had a light lunch and found that the staff were very friendly, the service was very good and the food was excellent. It was a chilly day so the hot food and in particular the large mug of hot chocolate was greatly appreciated. We would definitely visit again.

It's such a lovely place every one is so friendly and helpful ,the food is really good ,and there's a large range of wool

Had some lovely food today with my mum and wife and the staff are amazing and very friendly

Stopped in for a very nice breakfast. The cafe is divided in half by a craft shop and there is a pleasant and cosy overall feel to it. The service was friendly and the Eggs Benedict delicious.

Lovely and delicious food in the hive bested in Shepton mallet craft and coffee shop very relaxing friendly

What a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable place to visit. The cafe side has food that will meet all tastes and they do their best to accommodate everyone's dietary needs. The shop side are so very helpful and equipped with all crafting needs. I will be visiting again for sure.

Good coffee and a nice quirky cafe.

Visited for lunch with husband and twin 4 year old boys. It felt more like having lunch at a friend's house than a commercial cafe. Such friendly service, the boys were immediately given pens and colouring books and nothing was too much trouble. Very nice food, and good coffee too. Lovely and would recommend.

Came across this unique little cafe in Shepton Mallet and popped in for lunch. Immediately made to feel welcomed by lovely lady with glasses who was serving. She was so cheerful and helpful to all the customers. Ordered very reasonably priced jacket potatoes and the servings were enormous. What a gem!!! Excellent customer service. Highly recommended.

Lovely lunch had here, best and only place in Shepton Mallet for anything decent to eat. Unfortunately the town is a bit run down with loads of empty shops.

Lovely friendly cafe. My tuna baked potato was delicious.

Beautiful bag of allsorts hidden little gem 💎

Excellent as always. I arrived just after closing time. I asked if they would still serve me and they kindly offered to do so without fuss. They had exactly what I required. Much appreciated.

Whilst on a drive home from a weekend, we looked on line to see if there was anything on our route. The Hive had outstanding reviews and we can confirm they live up to these positive reviews. The food and service is outstanding. Highly recommended.

Staff could not have been more accommodating and the food was excellent. Very helpful advice on local amenities. Highly recommended

Dog friendly lovely cafe. Good coffee.

I love this place! It doesn't have everything I need all the time but it's a great little local shop which I would always check out before going else where! We (me and my 7YO) have made a Sally costume from the nightmare before christmas, an angel for the Christmas tree and we are currently working on a Galadriel costume for world book day! And the staff are fab and friendly and always ask us to show the results at the end of a project!

Very helpful and pheasant And also cakes very enjoyable

Lovely friendly place run by helpful people, enjoy every visit

Lovely cafe and gorgeously squishy yarns...heaven

What’s fabulous place! Wool, fabric and a variety of crafts AND a great cafe. Super friendly. Our dog got a lot of attention but sadly no sausage sandwich - it was too good to share.

Cosy cafe, friendly staff, lovely food. They had one or two alternative milk alternatives and gluten free cakes as well as gluten free bread. I had a delicious gf bacon sandwich the first time here, then a yummy jacket potato, tuna mayo with salad. £3.70 for a hot chocolate though! I can't afford that very often, but I appreciate with rising fuel costs, they have had to put up their prices.

Just had the most amazing afternoon tea at The Hive. Really fresh sandwiches, a selection of mini freshly baked cakes and tart finished off with a freshly home baked scone.

Good value for money as always and lovely staff I love that place

Went in for the haberdashery shop. They were incredibly helpful as I was struggling to choose between 2 different prints. They even smiled and chatted to my baby.

What a lovely place. An amazing buzz system on the tables. Excellent food and service. Also a lovely sewing shop as well. Nothing was too much trouble

Family business that deserves a shout. Dave, with a special mention to his mum. Always provide a five star service whether your after a bite to eat, crafting or both. Whoever made the three tiered Victoria sandwich today should be very proud. It looked too good to eat! I really appreciate the patience and support shown to me, as an inexperienced knitter as I attempt to explain my next project. The Hive have always gone above and beyond to help me source the necessary materials. A real hidden Gem of Shepton.

Everything you need for knitting and sewing. Very friendly

We had afternoon tea here this week and it was a lovely experience. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty, the scones were warm and delicious and the cakes were wonderful. I would highly recommend this friendly and welcoming place!.

A gorgeous lunch and lovely service. We will definitely be back. There were lots of places to sit. The staff didn’t mind when we abandoned our table to browse in the haberdashery part of the cafe.

Friendly and knowledgeable with coffee on tap, well barista.

The most wonderful place to visit. It has so many interesting things in the craft part of the shop. Lovely hand made and knitted items too Cafe is lovely too although can get very busy. Well worth the visit.

We were so impressed by our Afternoon Tea that we will be going again. We booked in advance & my cousin asked for the crusts to be left on our sandwiches,you've got to love a crust! The scone was lovely & we couldn't eat all of the cakes 😋 so a doggy bag was sorted & we took the rest home which i shared & devoured later. The staff were brilliant too.x

We love this friendly café, the tea and food are great and it was nice and clean. The staff are helpful and don't forget to talk to them about your allergies. Situated within a knitting shop too. We loved it and a great place to meet up with friends.

Fantastic cafe. We had an excellent full English breakfast and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Very nice community feel to the place.

AMAZING Afternoon tea food was beautiful tasting and the presentation outstanding. Friendly staff and owner was lovely, absolutely nothing was to much trouble would highly recommend to anyone who wants lovely food and great service, will definitely be going back again and again 😀😀😀

Popped in to The Hive around 3pm for a late lunch which was toasted sandwich, soup and a panini plus drinks. The staff were very pleasant, friendly and nothing was too much trouble 😊 Definitely will go back for the lovely cake that was on display 😋

Nice cafe, it's within a craft shop. The cake was a bit stodgy and I wasn't offered sugar for my coffee, luckily it wasn't to strong so I didn't need it.

Booked a table for 12 for lunch, but worried we might not make our visit to Shepton Mallet guided tour as there were so many of us. We need not have worried. Our waitress was great fun and very efficient taking the orders. Everyone's meals arrived almost simultaneously and they were delicious. All cooked to order. They looked attractive and tasted delicious. A sure sign all is fresh when the salad turns up brightly coloured and crisp. Difficult to find if you don't follow the shop numbers up the high street as it appears to be a craft shop from the window displays. Do not be put off by this as the food and service are impeccable.

Great atmosphere lovely place to meet friends cake us yummy 😋

Best scones and coffee it's that simple

Always do amazing food everytime I've been friendly staff always welcoming

Always friendly and efficient. Food excellent. A wide range of products. Lovely selection of yarns.

Amazing afternoon coffee and cakes. The coffee and walnut sponge was fantastic; I had a generous wedge ! Others were eating soup, salads and quiche. All looked delicious.

We had a lovely lunch here and enjoyed the food. The salad accompanying the sandwich was huge and it came with crisps as well. Lovely teas too.

Very quirky cafe also a little hobby shop selling wool and sewing items. A lovely place to eat with a good selection of sandwiches and light bites, very good COVID measures in place

Needed a quick lunch on our way through Somerset and found this cafe. Louise, was very friendly at welcoming us and we ordered the home made quiche and a BLT. Our drinks and food came quickly and were nicely presented and tasty. It seemed very popular with locals and there was a steady steam of customers. Well worth a visit

We visited this craft cafe today and were made to feel very welcome. Excellent lunch menu - from homemade soup and quiche to sausage and bacon sandwiches, plus lots more. Pleasant surroundings, quick service and tasty food. Thank you to all concerned.

We have had two take-aways from The Hive recently. Firstly an ordered phoned in for collection, all very orderly and safe. The second order, my girlfriend sat in and had a coffee whilst the sandwiches were prepared. All very safe, and clean. The only place...

We came here for refreshment during our browse of Shepton Mallet, attracted by the craftworks, and had flat white coffee, strong black coffee, plus cake. Just the job. Really nice in an attractive ambience. Will go again on our next trip to Shepton Mallet.

We love The Hive. Whether you come in for craft supplies or the cafe, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome. The food is great. My favourite is the full vegan breakfast. During lockdown they’ve been making cream teas (takeaway and delivery) on special days. It’s amazing.....in...

I popped in and asked for some 'sandwich advice' and opted for a BLT on brown, to be collected. Returned twenty minutes later, good to go. A proper sandwich, well stocked and delicious. Thank you

Really friendly cafe with a community feel to it, and good food, and great coffee, even the decaf. I go there regularly.

Went to The Hive today for a treat of afternoon tea and what a treat it was. Sumptuous sandwiches, perfect scone still warm from the oven, gorgeous cakes and piping hot tea with extra when requested. The staff made it really special with their lovely...

Frequently pop in with 2 of my granddaughters who love their buttered toast lol Everyone so friendly and delicious cakes as well as great snacks and lunches.

Went in to buy some glue for rhinestones, excellent help and friendly service. Stopped for an excellent flat white at a very reasonable price. As we were leaving saw the afternoon tea. Wow almost twice as much as you get in the large chains of...

My son and I really loved this place The hub of Shepton Mallet. Nothing was too much for them we had a drink and waited for our taxi it was after closing time and they had no intention of making us wait outside. We need...

Have visited here many times and the food is always very good. They have a good selection of snacks and lovely homemade cakes. There is also a specials board with lunches . The staff are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble. There is...

This is a lively little cafe in a sewing shop right in the middle if Shepton Mallet. Lovely staff and freshly cooked food. The sewing shop is well stocked and everyone is very obliging.

The staff are absolutely lovely so attentive and friendly. This is definately the place to go for delicious homemade cakes I recommend the rainbow cake. I had a brie and bacon panini which was lovely. Great price too. Come have a browse in the adjoining...

This is a unique business, having both a very busy coffee shop, within a wool shop, selling large selections of materials, sewing needs and gifts. Its always busy, serving up light breakfasts, lunches and a vast array of delicious cakes and treats. I have given...

Lovely friendly and helpful staff.. Food is excellent and the shop has everything for needlework, wools, patterns and a lot of other craft items.

We had afternoon tea for a friend's birthday here today. It was Absolutely Fabulous. Fresh sandwiches, nicely sized sweet scone and a selection of mini sweet treats. Staff friendly as always. Recommended.

Our food was very good. Friendly staff. Just brilliant. I just hope I can get a table next time. You cannot reserve a table. Lovely place to go to, good atmosphere. Linda Watson

The best cooked breakfast I’ve had in years! Great selection of cakes and lots of gluten free options. Well worth a visit!

We stumbled across this wonderful little cafe, during an impromptu pit stop. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Gurt Lush

Went here with my niece one Saturday and had a lovely jacket potato covered in cheese .Yummy. Always good and friendly service.Will certainly be going there again

This is a small cafe in the middle of town and definitely the best. Service is always exceptional and nothing is too much trouble. Coffee is lovely, freshly made and never bitter. A good selection of cakes makes choosing difficult. Lunch options are delicious with home made quiche the stand out. All this and inexpensive too!

I'm a regular here. Food is FRESH & hearty. Thoroughly recommend the homemade quiches...delicious Served by VERY welcoming staff & lovely hand crafted items for sale. I wouldn't go ANYWHERE else in SHEPTON !!

This place is a real delight to visit. The Hive sells knitting wool, fabric and holds craft courses - but it also has a café area and delicious food.

Visited The Hive with my Mum and two sisters. Nice friendly welcome and great food. So nice we returned the following week

Love going to this shop for both haberdashery items and tea/lunch . The staff are so friendly, food always fresh and a great variety of cake. Always worth a visit

This is a quaint and quirky little cafe, serving good value and good quality food with friendly service. Loved the soup and bread and the date flapjack.

Found this place by accident looking for upholstery fabric in area. I will be back its an Aladdins cave of craft things....I could have spent hours here....sadly we didnt have time to use the cafe which was bustling....maybe next time!

Had the most delicious and really filling afternoon tea today. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were really fresh and so beautifully presented. Thank you.

The Hive is a brilliant little cafe, and we are very lucky to have this friendly family business in Shepton. The food is excellent, with a fantastic choice of mouth watering cakes. I met with a friend for a birthday lunch & catch up, and it is just such a warm atmosphere that you don't want to leave. It doubles up as a craft shop, selling beautiful fabrics and wool, and they also provide a sewing and mending service. A must visit ...

Not only can you snack well and enjoy a wide range of beverages, but also you can buy knitting and craft supplies or get your clothes cleaned or repaired. You can also attend various handicraft courses. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely lunch of quiche and salad , cake and coffee. The food was great and the people very friendly. If I didn't live so far away I would be a regular!

Uno de los lugares más innovadores que podría ser. Comenzó como una tienda de lana y creció. Ahora usted puede obtener maravillosas pequeñas comidas, aperitivos, tés y cafés, con una buena selección, o conseguir su limpieza en seco hecho, me encantó la ropa reparado o asistir a un curso de artesanía. El personal es encantador y excéntrico. ¡Me encanta! (Como hacen la mayoría de Shepton. )

Decidimos venir a la colmena con un amigo. Estaba pensando en una taza de café, pero después de mirar el menú y ver algunas de las comidas, saliendo de la cocina, decidimos almorzar en lugar! Tuve y sándwiches de queso brie cranberry que venía con un ensalada y un generoso plato de patatas fritas. Los bocadillos eran absolutamente deliciosos y el pan estaba muy fresco y gruesas. El café también era muy agradable. Yo tenía un café descafeinado, que no siempre es genial, pero este era bueno. Cafetería muy cómodo y porque está dentro de una tienda de camisería, este presta un peculiar y hogareño. Precios razonables y un menú muy variado. Acceso para sillas de ruedas y carritos, pero posiblemente un estrecho. El personal era realmente amable y servicial. Sobresaliente!

Wow what an exceptional place lovely food staff outstanding nothing was too much trouble had a brilliant high tea thank you for the lovely food chocolate brownies were to die for xxxxx

Lovely meal , nothing too much trouble , will go again. We had toasted sandwiches and pots of tea , the cake looked delicious, but we had a voucher for Dobbies so went there for scones which was a mistake , wish I scrapped the voucher and stayed at The Hive , because the scones at Dobbies were dry , also service bad . So will go to the Hive from now on

Así que esta es una camisería tienda con un café, o un café con un adjunto de camisería, parece una extraña combinación, pero en mi visita por un sándwich para llevar ambos lados parecían ocupados.

Es como que vuelve a un amigos para una taza de café. . . Todo el mundo es muy amable y alegre. . Excelente servicio y comida. con un gran variedad de tartas caseras, sopa, quiche, sándwiches, etc. a ofrecer. . Sin duda. para visitar más a menudo

Meet for lunch or just cake and a drink, friendly and helpful, Love it ! Buy Crafty things too while the other half rests and nutters!

Love this little Place. Great Food, great Prices and friendly Staff. Homemade cakes are amazing. They cater for Vegans, Vegetarians, Lactose and Gluten Intolerance. What a little Gem to find in Shepton Mallet

Gawd bless The Hive and its friendly atmosphere and great lunches. Cakes are fab, as is Hot Chocolate. Their coffee does taste burnt on occasion, it can be a bit overheated and it sometimes feels like everyone in Shepton without a volume knob frequents here but those are the only downsides for me. Overall recommended - dog friendly too!