The Holy Cow. in Mendip

We go regularly! The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Always good food, beautiful spot. We will always be regulars and come back as often as we can.

On my way home from a business meeting, I found this little gem originally on Gogle Maps. Photos looked good and rating was inviting. Parking is poor but it looks like we can park on the side of the road, which I did. I got the salads with halloumi, and I enjoyed everything on my plate. Ordered some cakes to take back home which lasted a couple of days in the fridge and were scrumptious!

Wonderful peaceful place for lunch with freshly made sandwiches and nice choice of beverages. Service was quick and staff welcoming. It was a hot sunny day so the garden facing the church was a lovely tranquil setting. Dog friendly.

Blooming brilliant! Wanted somewhere for late breakfast en route from Bath to Dorset. Searched google maps n this fitted the bill. Great venue, nice welcome, awesome fodder. We had veggie delight breakfast; the home made seed and cranberry toast exceptional, and the rest of the meal best we’ve had in any cafe. Thanks folks!

Great find on a sleety saturday morning. We had not booked but a place was very kindly found for us. Food was great and big portions. Staff were very friendly and helpfu.

First time visit, a recommendation when we visited nearby Wheelers for cloth purchase. Superb Eggs Florentine, and cooked breakfast, coffee and tea. Lovely decor, and the tables were properly cleaned! Lovely staff, will often stop over when we are in that area.

What a splendid surprise. We were told it was good but it is very good indeed. Quirky, yes but what excellent food. Sure to return but must remember to book.

Having recently moved to the area I have now found my new favourite coffee spot. This is such a beautiful place, tucked away with lovely sofa spaces and lovely garden to chose from and as a bonus, doggy friendly. What a fantastic assortment of cakes - I opted for the Nutella cake and wow! Such a large slice and incredible taste. I will definitely be back as everyone was so friendly

We had breakfast here two days in a row as the food was so good. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with the service, the unfriendly welcome and the staff general lethargy! It’s a shame as the location is fantastic and the food selection and quality superb but the staff need a shake up!

A little gem hidden down a country lane batting way above what you’d expect in the surroundings. Great portions, well cooked and presented food served by cheerful happy staff. The cake selection is also amazing. We’re going back….

Great simple menu, with a mix of classic and specials Delicious halloumi and corgette sale Quality ingredient’s Well cooked and presented A great find

I just wanted to take the opportunity to make a point about the disappointing service. We arrived on time and we were sat our table which was chosen for us as we'd pre-booked. Handed menus, but then had to wait nearly 10 minutes before our coffees and food order were taken. The place wasn't busy, there were at least 2 staff. We could hear them talking in the kitchen. It seemed completely unnecessary that we had to wait. I noticed we weren't the only table left waiting. Poor show.

Great breakfast, lovely location. We visited here on our last morning in Somerset. We had a range of breakfasts between the family, veggie, pancakes, sausage sandwich etc. all very tasty. We sat outside in the sunshine which was lovely. The cakes looked very nice too, if we lived closer we would be back.

Lovely atmosphere, lovely food, very friendly staff, first visit but definitely not the last.... we'll be back for sure. Food was fresh, hot & done just right.

Oh my goodness - what a fantastic find. Today we happened across this cafe - Wow. First thing that impressed was the hard working, helpful and friendly staff. On entering, Every table was full (having tasted the salad, burgers, cakes we are not surprised) but Debbie did her utmost to not disappoint us by turning us away and within a couple of minutes had us seated comfortably with menus in hand and drinks ordered. Service throughout our meal was super, friendly, efficient. The salads /savoury plates were the best we have had for years. The coffee was delicious and the cake selection was interesting and different. Thank you - we will be back very soon

Went here at around 9:30 for a coffee and some of their limited time churros, cozy atmosphere and great coffee, loved the food as well. staff were accommodating, would recommend.

We have been here for coffee and it's lovely in the summer, but lunch was disappointing. Lunch out is a real treat and this wasn't. Soggy, flavourless potato wedges (no herby flavour as on menu) and dull burger, plus too much mayonnaise on the coleslaw, so nothing was fresh or tasty. We left without ordering a coffee and cake, it was all so bland and made one of us feel a bit nauseous. Shame, as we'd love to leave a good review of a nice local cafe. Standards are high nowadays and it's right to expect fresh tasty food cooked by someone skilled who cares. Have they gone downhill??

My friend and I booked a table for brunch today . We ordered coffee once we were seated and after a few minutes ordered our brunch .After 40 minutes we ordered another coffee and asked about our food ,we were told it would not be long. We waited an hour and 10 minutes for it to arrive .When we asked the waitress why others had been served before us (about 3 tables ) we were told it was because our order was a complicated order .....We both had ordered eggy bread ! ? I must admit it tasted lovely and well presented . We were given a free coffee but such a shame we had to rush our breakfast as it took so long to arrive .

Sadly today service was slower than ever, despite the cafe being pretty empty we waited well over an hour for a very simple dish. I’m guessing the iPad system isn’t fool proof, but even when we asked after half an hour of waiting it didn’t seem to jog anyone into action. I know slow service is a common complaint here, such a shame as the food is good when it arrives.

This place is such a hidden gem! The best coffee, best food and the best staff! The quality of the food is amazing and the cakes are delicious. If you’ve not been before you need to try it!

This has been my weekly go-to place for some time now because of the great service, superb food and friendly environment. Lovely little spot, especially in the summer. Charlie especially goes above and beyond, such an asset!

I have been in a few times for the banana and caramel sauce pancakes and I am honestly impressed each time - they taste great. Friendly staff and a clean relaxing environment plus the delicious pancakes = 5 star rating!

I live close by so always enjoy the walk here and the location is lovely but having given it many chances I have decided not to eat here again particularly of a weekend, only coffee if at all I’m affraid! The waiting time is rediculous(over...

I have been to the Holy Cow many times and up until my last visit on 21/07/2022 was happy with everything. A little pricey perhaps, but felt I always got what I paid for! Not any more, sadly. Whilst the salad plate I had was...

Waited long time for anyone to take our orders. We ordered our drinks and meals together. After all we had plenty of time to decide. The food when it did eventually arrive was excellent as all always at the Holy Cow. Unfortunately all of us...

I hadn't booked but a table was kindly found, and we enjoyed a lovely late lunch work meeting. Delicious homemade soup and buttered cheese scone, tasty hot sandwich and really good coffee. Welcoming and efficient, thank you

We love going to the Holy Cow. The menu is always inviting and the team there seem to try to make sure that it's running smoothly. We've taken many visitors down there and they always enjoy it, especially the setting and the food choices. Sure,...

I have been to The Holy Cow many times and always enjoyed friendly service and good food however today was a different experience. None of the staff smiled, everything felt like an inconvenience and our order arrived in 2 parts so some members of our...

The cafe is a really nice cafe. The food was delicious and the staff friendly, i would recommend eating here inside or out in the garden.

Visited this place for my girlfriends birthday brunch and I’m glad to say we spent the morning here. The staff are really pleasant, attentive and we could see why they were busy, as the food is absolutely amazing and fresh! My partner ordered a chai...

We visited twice on our holiday nearby - excellent both times. Very friendly welcoming staff. I don't often order a burger, but it was the best beef burger I have ever eaten! The salads are fresh and original........and as for the cakes they were amazing!...

From the moment we arrived, to when we sadly departed, the whole thing was a well-oiled welcome and pleasure. Wonderful salads, generous and colourful, full of tastes, chunky sandwiches, spicy potato wedges, extensive drinks list. Very prompt service, charming and helpful and unobtrusive staff. Highly...

We were delighted to hear that The Holy Cow is open again for take aways and outside dining. Service was as efficient as usual and we really enjoyed our light breakfast in the sunshine. Always nice to visit.

We went for breakfast today at The Holy Cow. There were six of us. I was simply excellent - great choices, really good food and fantastic service, especially since we had a few special orders - they were all presented exactly as ordered and in...

Love Holy Cow, it's ambiance, food and staff. Breakfast along with their tea menu never fails to deliver. Always feel confident to take friends and family to this lovely coffee shop tucked away from the rest of the world

Stopped with my family to try and get some food. Was greeted with rudeness and disdain, almost how dare I turn up and try to feed my family here. The lady was clearly trying to show she was in charge, I would recommend however the...

My family and I were champing at a nearby church for a few days and decided that before a full days sight seeing we needed a decent breakfast in our bellies!! One Facebook messenger session later and we were all booked in for the following morning. On arrival we were greeted by a host of friendly staff, quickly checked our booking and shown to our table. The cafe is quite small downstairs but it is so beautifully presented and they have an upstairs area and if the weather is typically un-British then you can sit outside in their garden. We all decided upon a full breakfast, our awkward dairy free member was easily catered for and soon after arrived our delicious food. Two sausage, two bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, egg of your choosing, toast, all of the highest quality, bacon virtually no fat, sausages meaty with a crisp snap. Coffee was also finely brewed and was decent fuel to the caffeine system. Now this isn't the cheapest breakfast you'll ever buy and I often gulp and swallow hard when I see prices but the quality and taste of the food here at the holy cow makes the cost worth it because it is quality food!! Did I mention that the place was spot less?? No, ok well the place was spotless, clean, fresh smelling and the toiletries I in the bathroom were lovely and smelled delightful. Would I eat here again?? Most definitely and I've already recommended it to a number of friends and family. Tip would be to book in advance.

Been before a few times They have just re opened a few days ago Good service with happy faces, they are so pleased to be back open since the lockdown Excellent coffees & superb cakes Will definitely be back

We stop here a few times a year, mostly because it is adjacent to the equally excellent (in a different way) Midsomer Quilting shop, but occasionally it is on our way home from other places. All our stops have been for breakfast or lunch, I'm not even sure if they open in the evenings. The place itself is quite small, the staff are friendly and helpful and the food delicious. Highly recommended.

Superb! Excellent welcome, super tasty food, lovely service and atmosphere. What a find! Well worth a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Truly a wonderful experience so professional caring and attentive Thoroughly recommend this hidden gem

Really lovely full English breakfast enjoyed by the two of us, good quality food, well presented and excellent service.

A super little cafe situated between the local church and a farm. Lovely food, served by a vibrant and highly efficient young team. You will not be disappointed!

Ate here with friends for lunch. Spur of the moment decision so didn't book. Luckily they had room. Their homemade soup was delicious and all foods are sourced as locally as possible, even the cider! Staff were knowledgable and courteous.

Went here today and had a very delicious full cooked breakfast...it was very large ... I couldn’t finish mine... I would of loved an option of a smaller size but only one size on menu... Staff very lovely....

Having read all the great reviews prior to our visit, we were really looking forward to visiting the Holy Cow, whilst staying in the area . However, we were sadly really disappointed. We both ordered the French toast. The bread was of poor quality, it would have been nice to have had decent slices of real granary bread, not from a pre sliced supermarket style loaf, the slices were thin and were not particularly pleasant, just really soggy: I don't think the French toast had long enough in the pan, nor the egg mix for that matter, as it was very insipid in colour . The toast was swimming in maple syrup: it would have been much better if it had been served in a small jug so that customers had the choice of how much, or how little syrup is required. Unfortunately the bacon wasn't great either, very poor , it would have been so much nicer if decent, thick slices of bacon had been used. For the price charged, we felt decent bread and bacon would have been a certainty! The cup, for my tea, was dirty, I had to go up to the counter to exchange it for a clean one. The menu clipboards were left on the table ,when our breakfast was served, leaving us with very little room on our small table. Generally disappointed with the service. It was not explained to us on arrival that we should order our breakfast at the counter and due to overcrowding it was very hard to see if there was any signage stating protocol for food orders. It looks lovely but unfortunately due to the very close proximity of neighbouring tables, it is very hard to walk in between the tables without knocking things off the neighbour's table and I am slim, plus the acoustics of the building, it was extremely noisy and made it impossible to talk and ruins the ambience. We had tried to visit a few days prior to this experience but the cafe was full, so we reserved a table for this visit, so that we were not disappointed again. Sadly disappointment was all we took away from our experience at the Holy Cow.

Delicious breakfast or lunch. Everything made in house. Selection of 5 salads, wonderful cakes, quiches, jacket potatoes, Club sandwich, very friendly staff. Can eat inside or out. Lovely view of church and manor hous if you beat outside in the sunshine.

Visited for Breakfast on a Saturday Morning. Weather was great so sat outside. We had 2 dogs and water bowls were provided. They were very busy but this did not seem to phase them. Drinks and food were served in a good acceptable timeframe. The food was delicious, well presented and hot. First time visitors to this cafe tucked away but definitely worth the visit. I would like to take my relative there but she is in a wheelchair and I didn't spot any disabled access for inside the cafe. Definitely worth a visit.

We recently had the opportunity to engage the Holy Cow to cater a garden party for 35 people. Amongst other items, our requests including hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, cake, pudding and cheese, all served by the staff throughout the afternoon. The whole experience was superb. Every single item of food was absolutely delicious and looked as exquisite as it tasted. The Holy Cow staff were delightful and attentive, ensuring no one was waiting for anything and the preparation and serving area was left clean, neat and tidy - absolute bliss! We wanted a party where we didn’t have to lift a finger and they absolutely delivered.

Called in for lunch and had the "Special of the day", a marinated chicken dish, wonderful is the only way to describe it. Coffee is potent too.

I would recommend this to anyone in the area. Polite staff all willing to help. The food is good portion and very nice. The price is responsible aswell nice little cafe in the area. 10% off aswell if you work at malberry 😉.

Beautiful cafe, delicious food and exceptional staff. Great to see a them using reusable metal straws. The menu had a lot of vegetarian options and the kitchen is happy to veganize anything they can. They focus on local produce and everything homemade. 10/10

Love this place,staff friendly food great. Been here several times for breakfast and lunch and food is always fresh.

Been here a few times now mainly for breakfast or brunch! The food is always absolutely delicious and you can see how fresh the ingredients are! Service is always good with friendly staff!

Vegan options are pretty limit on the menu, the staff are usually happy to adjust the menu but it would be nice to have more options on the menu.

The cakes are spectacular and the salads and service are fabulous. The inside is nicely decorated and the outside area overlooks the village church.

Visited over the bank holiday weekend with my fiancé for brunch as she has been several times with family. I expected it to be small (which is fine) but one thing I really don’t like is when you feel like you are literally sat with the strangers on the table next to you. I appreciate that as a business you need to optimise the space available but it is very very cosy which is a shame as it’s for that reason I probably won’t return. That being said the food and service was excellent and the staff all very friendly! Make sure you have the postcode programmed into the Satnav before you set off or you’ll never find it!

What a find bit out of the way but well worth a visit we had breakfast but lunch menu just as good. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff great food what more do you want highly recommended

隠れ家的なカフェで、店内もそれほど大きくないので、食事をされる場合は予約必須です。とにかく、雰囲気が素敵です。日本にあったらインスタ映え間違い無しでしょう。食事はオーダーを受けてから作るので、新鮮この上ないです。スタッフもとても感じがよく、狭いキッチンで効率良く動いている感じがします。とても可愛いカフェです。

Went with my mum & sister in law, lovely cafe the food being either breakfast or lunch is always lovely. Always clean & staff are always friendly

As a party of 16 we visited this cafe and we were not disappointed. The food and service was amazing. A wide r angel of food which was equally as good. Very friendly staff a pleasure to visit.

Breakfast superb! Veggie breakfast and avocado breakfast delicious. Lovely setting and surroundings.

A warm genuine welcome awaits you here, a café/ restraunt so off the beaten track they know their service has to be tip top - and it is. Coffee and cake were woofed down, I would have loved to try their cooked breakfast - it looked really good and cooked to order (no heating up previously cooked food here). We would have returned for lunch but most if not all the tables were already booked - I will ensure we book ahead next time we are in the area.

Was very impressed by the menu the surroundings and the wonderful staff. Breakfast was incredible. I’m a big foodie and this place didn’t fail to deliver! Was even impressed with the hand soap and hand cream available in the toilets it smelled lush!

Looked on Google and found this gem for a nice breakfast whilst in the area.

Everything about Holy Cow is great, atmosphere, staff, food display and food except, I would like a few chips with my burger which is also the best ever!!!!! Lovely views of church and farm from the garden too.

Oh dear, had been so looking forward to trying this cute place. Having been told it was so good by quite a few friends, I was very pleased to be able to go there at last. We were a party of three friends & arrived at about 12.45pm on a blustery wet day. Sadly we were greeted by the ladies behind the counter with the words 'Have you booked'? Well sadly we hadn't & left disappointed. You have been warned folks, book a table!

We had rented a cottage in the village for a week and on our last day before we headed home we treated ourselves to brunch at The Holy Cow. It is located down a quiet country lane near the church and Midsomer Quilting.

Service good, friendly staff. You need to book, as it is so popular, with people visiting Midsomer Quilting.

Noisy overcrowded slow service food average seating very uncomfortable especially if you are getting on a bit

A friend mentioned this place and I was expecting there to be sandwiches as well as cakes, coffee etc but they only seemed to be doing all day breakfasts. Perhaps it's a Saturday thing. The coffee was good and the cakes looked nice, I had the French toast but found it a bit sickly as it was swimming in maple syrup so didn't eat it all. It's done out nicely and I'm sure everything else would have been fine, but not sure if I'd go back.

We visited the cafe for a lunchtime treat to celebrate my Husbands Birthday and we were not disappointed! The staff were really lovely. We both had the deluxe burgers, one beef and one chicken. The beef burger was the best burger I have ever had! Unfortunately we didn't have time to sample the awesome looking cakes displayed on the counter, but we will certainly be returning to do this in the near future!

We've visited the Holy Cow on a few occasions and always had a warm, friendly reception and delicious food and drinks. We invited some friends to join us for a full English breakfast mid-morning today, and they (and we) had a fabulous time. Breakfast was superb (and filled us up for the rest of the day); drinks were spot on. We have already arranged to visit again soon (with the aim of not eating quite so much next time!).

I visited the Holy Cow cafe in November. Their website warns that it can be difficult to find and they are correct. I am fairly local and studied a map of the area before leaving home but I still had to stop and ask directions from a helpful local before getting on the right track. For reference - go down the road opposite the Co-Op/Post Office on the main B3139 road for about a mile and then off left down a narrow lane. The only sign you will see for the cafe is at that junction. Manor Farm is in fact a small industrial estate in the middle of nowhere and the cafe is just one of the units there.

My friend treated me to lunch at The Holy Cow as I was yet to visit it.

I was looking for a venue to host a lunchtime party with food and drink after my daughter’s Christening for around 25-30 people & was left fairly disappointed by what other potential venues were offering/customer service. Luckily I was recommended the Holy Cow Cafe and from initial contact to the day itself I cannot fault them... wow! Nothing was too much trouble during the planning and organising, we came the day before and had free reign to decorate to our hearts content. After the Christening we turned up to the most delicious buffet with Prosecco/teas/coffees. We had exclusive use for three hours and it was perfect ! The staff were amazing ... very friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble. I informed them that one friend was gluten free so a round of sandwiches, a quiche and all the salads were made gluten free and delicious they were too ! A massive thank you from us! We have already been back for lunch and we would not hesitate to use the Holy Cow Cafe for special occasions in the future .. we loved it !

We went for breakfast and it was very good. I had the sausage sandwich and my husband the full English. We loved the atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend it and go again.

An amazing spot for just a coffee and cake or light snack. Great out of the way location .Wonderful service, quality of food and super rustic atmosphere

Although a limited menu, all homemade and excellently presented. My party enthused over the burgers (beef or chicken), generous fillings with the jacket potatoes and the homemade cakes.

Went today for the first time. Had breakfast. Great cafe, lovely outside eating area. Friendly staff. Good gluten free options. Superb breakfast. Highly recommend this place.

Stopped here for breakfast. Fantastic staff very friendly and helpful. Very nice setting and very relaxing. Food cooked very well good size portion and a very good price. Nice tasting coffee and what a great way to start your day.

Really friendly staff! Came in for breakfast which was lovely, Not tried lunch yet! Interior is really nicely done. Would recommend!

Lovely little cafe. Nicely decorated and homely. Only been in for breakfast a few times never lunch but will try. Always been lovely. Very friendly girls as well always smiling!

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Such a nice welcoming atmosphere and the space has been done up nicely.

Great place to meet friends and have a leisurely meal while chatting. We have the full English breakfast and would definitely recommend this. The cakes are also excellent!

Wanted to find somewhere new to take mum out for lunch. Had a look on Trip Advisor and the reviews for "The Holy Cow" looked good so off we set. The drive was great, through some lovely countryside and before long we had arrived. Just be aware that the doorway in has a step around 9 inches so getting a wheelchair in may be a problem. Mum was able to walk with my help though so we were able to get her to a seat easily and I brought the chair in afterwards. (No problem). There are a few lovely comfortable chairs which are perfect for older customers which we found a great help. We placed our order and waited for it to arrive. The wait was not long and you can see them preparing your food, I like that. What can I say about the food? Well it was wonderful. We prepared, home made and superbly cooked. The staff were friendly and helpful and the place is nicely decorated. I thoroughly recommend this place.

Had a lovely toasted sandwich here and a coffee it was very busy at lunch time so get there early... its not a very big place but i think thats what makes it special..

Superb. Lovely open and airy setting in the lovely Village of Chilcompton. Great quality food and friendly staff.

We ate lunch here on March 9th and were very pleased by our delicious quick lunch. I ordered quiche and salad for my main course and there were several kinds of salads on my plate, as well as a large piece of home made quiche, all for £7.95. In fact there was so much that I had no space for their luscious cakes. My partner appreciated the quality of his burger.

Went here for lunch as we couldn't find anywhere to park near a cheaper cafe. Had bacon, brie & cranberry toastie. There was plenty of bacon & brie, which is a good job at £5.75, especially when all you get with it, is a dozen crisps and half a dozen leaves as a salad garnish. The acoustics are not great and hearing can be an issue but the staff are very friendly. It was pity that i had to go and ask for the tap water we had ordered.

Great options for all dietary requirements, good ingredients cooked well, comfy atmosphere, lovely staff- a wonderful place to go for breakfast, cake/afternoon tea, coffee, and lunch!

We both decided to take the 8 mile round walk from Radstock to Chilcompton and back. The Holy Cow is conveniently placed hallway round and ideal to stop and call in for refreshments. We both ordered the full English and two teas which came very promptly. The food was first class and perfectly cooked. Very reasonably priced too. Would highly recommend this place to everyone. We will definitely be calling back again another day.

If you are a real foodie! I have just enjoyed the new veggie option for brunch. Fantastic combination thankyou all at HC.

Lovely food a little something different. Prices are good and they do some nice tea and cake. I would give 5 but its a little tight so I think you can book a table.

Food simple, healthy(ish) and filling at a reasonable price. Small location but ambiance great. Helpful and attractive staff. What not to like. Well worth a visit if you’re looking for a simple but tasty option.

Revisited this cafe as situated near to elderly mothers home and enjoyed very much warm quiche and amazing salad in the summertime. Endured cold walk really looking forward to great food. Unfortunately fell well short of expectations this time. Quiche portions were smaller and almost totally made up of orange squash vegetable which did not taste very nice. Salad was inappropriate for a cold winters day but there was no alternative and again largely made up of that unpleasant orange vegetable.

We loved our visit to the Holy Cow! We had a family breakfast there with our three small children. The staff was prompt, pleasant, and helpful, providing a high chair for our baby and coloring books to amuse our three-year-old and five-year-old. The children shared a hot chocolate, which the waiter thoughtfully served in espresso cups and saucers. They also enjoyed the banana pancakes with caramel sauce, a new twist on an old favorite. My husband loved the salmon and poached eggs on toast, while my full English breakfast was generous and well-prepared. We would love to come again!

I have visited the Holy Cow several times for Lunch. Very quick service. I usually order the Burger - wow! Very tasty.

Close to the new premises of MQ, this small cafe is perfectly formed. Today we enjoyed pulled lamb with flat bread, yogurt dressing, salsa and salad and chicken, avocado and mayo toasted sandwich. All freshly prepared and delicious and very reasonably priced. Some meals of fellow diners looked very large but again freshly prepared. Lovely attentive staff and amazing menu for lunch, breakfast or tea and cake. A good way to end a fabric foray into MQ,

This small cafe in Chilcompton is just perfect for your Breakfast stop having picked the full English and my daughter having the pancakes and mother having Salmon with scrambled eggs, all a good size just what you need to start the day off, you pay for quality but it is all worth it, pay the extra and have the black pudding it is spot on,( maybe some white pudding too next time) i live in Ireland so that is saying something. Staff friendly yes the food may take a bit longer but it is all cooked to order in front of you 5 stars girls well done we will be back :)