The Lodge Cafe in Cheshire West and Chester

really cute and christmas-ish, hot chocolate was amazing, the short waitress with the freckles and the christmas jumper was lovely.

my waitress was really kind, the decorations were amazing, great service and great place to meet with friends

Gorgeous little cafe! Didn’t even realise it was there until I walked through. Staff let me use the toilet and gorgeous biscoff hot chocolates. Definitely worth going down and checking it out. So spacious inside also and there’s a gorgeous little seating area inside and out! 🥰

Loved The Lodge Cafe. Visited twice in the same week, whilst staying in Chester and visiting Grosvenor Park. Lovely staff, great venue and lovely choice of food & drinks. Highly recommended.

Wonderful staff, clean , value for money, and very convenient for us oldies when we are out and about with the grandkids

We always enjoy coming here,great to sit outside and watch the world go by, situated the Grosvenor Park so nice scenery, lovely staff and manager, great tea coffee and food,a must if you’re in the area.

Very friendly and welcoming. BLT & black coffee excellent. Good VFM. Nice and relaxing background music.

Located in the stunning Grovesnor Park - The Lodge Cafe was a wonderful pitstop to enjoy a coffee whilst sat in the sun enjoying the wonderful views of the park! Great menu with options for Vegetarians & Vegans. We ordered an Iced Latte and Caramel Latte and both were delicious - I highly recommend a visit here. Really friendly staff :)

I was out walking and fancied a hot drink, popped in as I’d heard things about it, excellent cuppa and nice people running it, great that it’s open permanently and on Boxing Day too if people are out walking or at the miniature railway with kiddies.

We stopped for hot chocolate and a rest before going on the model railway. (Also great). The hot chocolate were lovely and the kids once were a great size. The staff were friendly I would definitely recomend.

Great to have a cafe back in the park!! The coffee is great and my husband rated his bacon butty highly. It's dog friendly, so great to pop in after a walk with the pooch. Lovely friendly staff, I will definately be a regular.

Last Monday l was there and they have only 1 option of cake to offer, we decided to stay and had a coffee which was complementarity but the cake was awful. The guy who served me was very friendly though. Today early in the morning l met a big group of mum's and kids thinking we could have a hot or cook breakfast, but unfortunately they didn't offer any, just 3 option of cakes. I was very disappointed as it is a beautiful place, but sadly no many choices.

After spending the afternoon in the park with my Husband, two young children and niece we decided to go for a coffee and snack. We seen this place which looked lovely, so we left the pushchairs outside and went in. We decided to take the children to use the toilet to avoid the usual “I need the toilet” as soon as you sit down and take a sip of coffee. So I took the girls whilst my husband waited with our son. We then came outside to find a table whilst my husband was still inside with our son. Before we could even find a table I was told by a member of staff that in future the public toilets are further round the park!!! I was absolutely got smacked and apologised, before I could even say we were actually going to get a drink and snack she went back inside. My husband and son came out and after my husband told me that a member of staff inside was complaining about people using the toilet we decided not to stay and leave!!! Never in all my life have I been made to feel so un welcome and uncomfortable! Sad to say we left and won’t be returning!

Beautiful location. Sat outside in a shaded spot. Good job outside seating available as it was unbearably hot inside the cafe. Coffee and scone delicious. Scone was freshly made and still warm. Service a little slow but this wouldn’t put me off going again.

Popped in here for coffee whilst on a cycle ride. Went in and there wasn’t a big queue.... 20 mins later I got served!! There was two young lads working and bless them they were trying their best but suffice to say they hadn’t been given any training. It seemed to take an age getting simple orders through. Anyway got the two coffees/hot water 😐finally I then had to queue back up again to tell them the coffee didn’t even taste like coffee it was that weak. Anyway they popped another shot in them and gotta say they didn’t taste great at all.

Saturday afternoon coffee stop. I asked for an Americano and pot of tea. “£6.20” the lady said. I queried it. “Oh yes, £4.50 I added it up wrong” I was served a filter coffee that was bitter and stale - not the Americano I ordered. Getting the simple things right is so important to a small business.

I went into the cafe on Friday morning and was impressed by the delightful decor and pleasant atmosphere of the venue. I had tea and home made leek and potato soup which was delicious and very reasonable. The staff were friendly and we were served at the table in the conservatory overlooking beautiful spring gardens. Will definitely be coming again and would recommend this place to my friends.

A lovely cafe in the park. Staff friendly and a great conservatory to sit and have a cuppa and cake. Must be great in the summer when you can sit outside. Would recommend

My wife and I called in with some of our grandchildren for ice creams and a coffee, at £3 for a machine cappuccino I won't be rushing back.

This lovely Café us situation in Chester Grosvenor Park. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The food is of good quality and very reasonably priced. The location allows dogs to sit in the conservatory and has a designated seating area for dogs to sit with their owners. Would visit again.

The staff are lovely the food is always fresh I got there daily as I work on the trains really good cafe best in chester highly recommended

I often pop in to this cafe - it's always friendly and it offers a super venue to meet, talk and enjoy good coffee, tea and cake etc.

we visit this cafe every monday during a walk and always have a very warm welcome. We don’t even have to say our order now as they remember what we have! The drinks are bought to us with a smile and a chat

Right in the city centre but also the advantage of being in the Grosvenor Park .. took friends , good food and quick service .

Visité este café hoy con amigos que visitan Chester desde Alemania. Era muy desordenado con platos por todas partes, mal servicio e increíblemente lento. Pedí café en tazas, pero tardé tanto en entregarlos que ahora estaban en tazas de plástico porque ya no estaban haciendo tazas de verdad. Protesté, pero no me disculpé y no parecía importarme. Necesitaban más personal y una mejor capacitación. Hay cafés mucho mejor presentados, no muy lejos del parque o río abajo. Yo no recomendaría este café

Nunca había estado en este café antes y ni siquiera sabía que existía hasta que gané un cupón para una comida casera para dos. Así que mi esposo y yo decidimos ir la tarde del 14 de febrero y fue increíble, me encantó la comida y el excelente servicio, luego un agradable paseo por el parque con mi encantador esposo. Gracias a todos, definitivamente visitaré más. Mejor dia de san valentin

Visito este café al menos tres por semana, yo y mi perro Poppy siempre somos tratados con la mayor amabilidad y civilidad. Siempre una gran taza de café y deliciosos pasteles. El café ha sido lo mejor que ha pasado en Grosvenor Park durante muchos años. Parece una pena que un crítico anterior haya publicado comentarios tan negativos sobre el café. Simplemente no es verdad. No tengo ninguna asociación con este café, aparte de ser un cliente habitual y sentir, después de leer la publicación para responder. Este es un café muy agradable y agradable.

El personal de este lugar tiene una terrible actitud de "no me podría importar menos" y no entiende el significado del servicio al cliente. Ni siquiera un indicio de disculpa. Me han tratado de manera espantosa y no volveré.

Found the cafe in the park by chance.staff very helpful and informative about the willow displays in the park. Coffee was good but the chocolate orange flapjack was delicious.

Thought we would have lunch in the park not the most helpful staff very limited choice of sandwiches kids meal deal they had run out of cakes no alternative no selection of crisps we will not return

Hyviä leivonnaisia ja hyviä suolaisia pikku syötäviä saatavilla. Hintataso edullinen ja kaikki maksuvälineet käy. Palvelu oli nopeaa ja ystävällistä.

Fuimos a tomar una bebida fría y helados para refrescarnos.

Almuerzo, 12. 30. Fuimos para sándwich y bebida caliente. Eligió un sándwich del refrigerador y le dijo que el té seguiría y se le dio un número. Después de 20 minutos volví para ver dónde estaba mi té. La mujer dijo que los estaba haciendo todos al mismo tiempo, ya que era más fácil.

Apareció dos veces en los últimos días. Entorno agradable y peculiar edificio.

Pleasant park cafe with a nice outside terrace. Usual choice of drinks and cakes. All good without being exceptional.

Used this cafe with service user lovely clean place and small rooms if need quiet place. Staff go out of way to help and assist very friendly been there few times with with different service user and all really enjoy it

Not a pleasant experience. Staff were grumpy as it was getting near to closing time, coffee was tasteless and general hygene in the kitchen was poor.

Pleasant venue, friendly waitress, great setting, limited choices of crisps, food simple but flavoursome, will visit again

Had a lovely lunch in the sunshine in the perfect setting of Grosvenor Park. Food was lovely and staff welcoming and friendly. Worth a visit for a quick lunch.

Had some really nice fresh food whilst we sat and overlooked the park. Prices were ok. Nice variety of food

Best of cup of tea can recall Children’s lunch box good Staff very friendly Lovely location Splendid choice of cakes

We were on a family visit to Chester. It was a bright cold, sunny day and we were exploring by the river. It was near lunchtime and my boys spotted some ruins in a park We went to explore and we found ourselves in Grosvenor...

Well what can I say : Toast : cold and pale Tea cake : warm and not toasted Latte: that cold you had to drink it straight away arrived before food so no drink to have with food. Charged for 2 rounds of toast only...

Called in over Christmas for a hot drink & snack while walking in the park. We ordered 2 lattes & pancakes. The pancakes are really reasonable at just under £5, they are freshly made & delicious, full of flavour & loaded with toppings. It was...

A friend and I were spoilt at The Lodge Cafe today as the first ones to try their Christmas Special Afternoon tea. We had soup, sandwiches, pigs in blanket, scones, mince pies, cakes, Christmas cookies and of course tea!! They even let us stay past their closing time because we were enjoying it too much! Watching the squirrels out the window to Grosvenor Park. It was a lovely afternoon! Thank you

Went here for breakfast . I can remember the time when it was the Home of the Parks Manager. We went on both Monday and Tuesday it was that good.Really great staff ,nothing too much trouble, a lovely view from the window in the morning room and a huge menu - and if its not on the menu they'll do it for you. Fabulous !

Great surrounding overlooking the park , nice mint tea and great cake , great secret gem. Staff were welcoming and helpful

We got their a few minutes before the soup of the day was ready. We didn't care what it was because we love soups. To our surprise it was pepper soup. We never tasted anything like it and we loved it. Sat by the window looking onto this beautiful park.

La comida es deliciosa, aunque el menú es un poco limitado. Agradable y tranquilo ambiente en Grosvenor Park. Precios razonables.

Hoy visitamos este café. El menú es muy limitado. Que casi ni chaqueta patatas. Nos dijeron que el desayuno está apagado. Pedimos una patata chaqueta y nos dijeron 'no pedir otro? ? Sólo hemos conseguimos uno! ! ! !

Me encontré con este sitio ya que estábamos caminando por el parque. Sólo estuvimos allí por una bebida (que fue una estupenda relación calidad-precio - a mitad del precio de un café) National Trust. La comida que no aparecen para otras personas parecía genial. Teníamos el desayuno como parte de nuestro paquete de hotel pero nadie cerca sin desayuno - recomendaría este lugar, la selección y el precio era muy razonable.

Un salto para café y té. Relación calidad-precio buena tetera y un tamaño decente, café un poco pequeña. Agradable para sentarse fuera en el parque, pequeño gran lugar para un café

Estábamos paseando por el parque, ya que comenzó a llover! Qué buena excusa para té y tarta!

Una tarde llamaron de frío sábado, estaba muy lleno, pero nos las arreglamos para conseguir la última mesa dentro. Tomamos té y cítricos bollo y butternut sopa de squash. Todo estaba delicioso, me encantó el bollo de inusual y la sopa estaba muy sabroso servido con pan crujiente. Todo a un precio muy razonable. Un muy buen lugar para ir.

Thanks to two very kind and considerate members of staff a forgetful couple had faith in human nature restored together with two delicious Americanos! Heartfelt thanks.

Picked this place at random, but it was a good choice. Had the usual sort of range of food, but a particularly good breakfast range that seemed to be available all day.Service wasn't too slow and all the waiters /waitresses were very helpful. Family and child friendly, with lots of large tables available for bigger parties. Food was really nice and good value. Would definitely come back again.

Our cycling group popped in for lunch today. warm welcome from the staff who sorted us out with a private room. Slick service and large teapots which cyclists like. A lovely setting overlooking autumn tinted trees. Clearly short of winter visitors but deserving of support from shoppers, holiday break participants, businessmen and families.

Went here after a walk in the park for a much needed hot drink and lunch. It was very busy and it wasn't entirely clear that there is further seating deeper inside the building, but there is! Service was a little slow, but we didn't mind as we were in no hurry. The food was good (hot sandwiches) and reasonably priced. Everything seemed clean and it was nice to be able to sit inside looking out at the park on a cold day.

Have passed this cafe many times when walking through the park & it always seemed busy so we decided to try it. It is lovely inside with different rooms to sit in. The food was great & quite reasonably priced & the staff friendly & helpful.

cet établissement sert de réinsertion pour des personnes en difficultés ou de-sociabilisées. Idéal pour déguster un gâteau ou un café après la promenade dans le parc.Le personnel prend sa tache à cœur. Nourriture correcte. Accepte les animaux.

Nice quaint place for a rest and drinks & snacks Good staff and service Worth a visit when in the park

Visited here after walking around the many shops in Chester. We were greeted by friendly and cheery staff. We had coffee and cake! It was excellent value too! A great cafe with a good selection of food and drinks, with excellent staff.

Lovely little cafe in the park. Friendly staff, competitive prices and nice seating areas. Lovely to sit in the conservatory area with the doors open out onto the park!

Dirty trays poor service had to ask for pretty much everything from plates for the scones to milk for the tea after it had been brought out. And never been given a table spoon to stir my drink with before!

We tried to eat here today, but after 50 minutes of waiting we gave up. Saw plenty of others doing the same. We had 2 young children with us and had only ordered hot drinks and cakes. Turns out they had lost the order; not the most organised establishment! Improvement needed.

Love the ethos of this cafe. The location is delightful. The staff so friendly and helpful. Lovely food and homemade cakes. The suspended coffee is a really fantastic idea. When I paid for three the lady was so thankful, made me very humble. Please support this cafe

First time we had visited Grosvenor Park and the first thing we spotted was this lovely cafe. We were two adults and 3 children aged 6 and under who I may add are very picky eaters. However we all ate every bit of our delicious lunch accompanied by the best pot of tea I have had in many years. The cafe is immaculate and the staff are superb. I would recommend the lodge to anyone, try it you won't be dissapointed.

We stumbled upon this beautiful Restored Gate House and realised it was a Cafe...so we went inside... Its so much ,more than just another 'cafe', Superb Fresh Food, Fresh Coffee complemented by various sized rooms with different themes to accommodate different sizes of visitors......ALL Very Tastefully Decorated and Furnished... The exterior seating area adds a modern twist with large decking areas, many tables and chairs with umberellas (just in case the sun comes out or you're caught in a rain shower... ENJOY..... Brilliant Place.... :-)))

I have eaten here a few times before and have always enjoyed it, but I visited yesterday and found quality of food and service had sadly declined. I wonder if the café has changed hands. A kids lunch box is £4.25 and contains only one square of sandwich i.e. a quarter of a round. My 3 and 5 year old would normally eat 3-4 squares in one sitting. The remainder of the lunch box was a pick and mix affair. The fruit selection consisted of green bananas and some large oranges that would have needed to be cut up with a sharp knife. There was none of the advertised cheese sticks apparent, I did ask, and was advised that none were available and was told to choose cake, cookies or fruit instead. I explained that my son can't have cakes or cookies due to an allergy but the attitude I got was tough luck. I asked if there was any other fruit available and again was told no. It wouldn't have taken much trouble to cut up a bit of cheese for my son's lunch box. My friend chose a bacon sandwich, advertised on the board above the café counter as coming with vine tomatoes and salad. Instead she was presented with a few rashers of bacon on bread. When she queried why it did not match the description on the board she was told by the girl 'oh, we need to change all that' as she gestured to the boards above her head describing the different sandwiches. Basically the prices of the sandwiches stated on the boards are still being charged but the actual product you get is far more basic. The girl subsequently offered to put some salad on the sandwich for my friend. I got an egg mayo sandwich for £4.90ish that was literally just egg mayo on 2 slices of bread. As we were paying another customer was asking for a refund for a latte that hadn't appeared. Disappointing, will avoid in future.

We found this café by surprise just before we left Grosvenor Park. The café is located not far from the miniature railway. We only called in for coffee and were surprised by how much food there was on offer. We wish we had visited for lunch! The coffee that we had was good quality and very well priced. Plenty of soft drinks were on offer for the kids too. This café is well worth a visit, if you are in the park.

My wife, her sister and I called in for an afternoon pot of tea and cakes which were to die for. We had been to Chester a number of times before but never to the Lodge. Everything was great and we will certainly return on our next trip.

We called in at the lodge yesterday and had the afternoon cream tea. The lady who served us was really helpful nothing was too much trouble. It was the best afternoon tea we have had. We cannot recommend enough that you give it a try and would like to thank the lady with the dark hair who served us.(sorry didn't get her name) very much.

visited on tuesday of this week with my sister,two boys and dog-all warmly welcomed,quick service.Have been 5 or 6 times before and ordered two all day breakfasts and a sharing afternoon tea.Food was delicious and fresh water and biscuits for the dog.Very pleasant visit and will come again!

Drooped in for lunch. Sat outside but a pleasant conservatory area is available as well as a set of smaller, more intimate rooms. Good service and enjoyed a huge open prawn sandwich. Not overly keen on the tea but still acceptable. Very pleasant place for refreshments while visiting this splendid park.

Came across by accident amazing place fantastic breakfast service second to none. Whilst finishing breakfast gentleman came over to explain about the charity all staff are through rehabilitation you would never know such polite happy people who cook up a storm

Went with my two grandsons for a quick bite. The weather was good so we sat in the conservatory which looks out on the park. We ordered from the children's menu and I had a sausage sandwich which was delicious. The children were less enthusiastic but that was down to their conservative taste in food and not to the sausages! The staff were very attentive and friendly and I loved the fact that dogs were welcome in the conservatory. It felt very welcoming and is not expensive, I will definitely be returning, but maybe with a more appreciative audience!

I often come to this beautiful cafe staff are lovely food is great.Today I decided to bring my family as they are here for a visit,the hot cross bun deal was great.The staff was lovely as always but the lady whom works there was not as bubberly as she always is in fact she was very upset.There was a women with her whom I have never seen before I can only presume she was a manager of some sort was talking to her in a manor which I found to be very intimidating I just hope this lady is ok.There should be a time and a place to have meetings and it should be when customers are not around

came here with a large group of people after a walk... the staff coped brilliantly with our orders .. I had the full english breakfast which was fantastic... the best cooked breakfast I have had in a long time... you can tell the food was locally sourced too really tasty... obviously if you are used to a big plateful for breakfast you maybe slightly disappointed but for me it was just right.. definatley quality over quantity..... and good price too at £6.95 including a pot of tea or coffee. Friendly staff too

nice place to relax & have a nice pot of tea coffee hot chocolate etcselection of food available including a range of cakes found mine was quite dry though not very moist so not sure how fresh it was. service could be a bit friendlier & more enthusiastic

Stopped here with my family for a snack on a sunny cold sunday morning. It was very busy, so we sat outside, wrapped up in our coats making the most of the sunshine and lovely surroundings/views of the park. We had toast and scones (chocolate chip -very unudual) and tea. Service was good, not overly fast but it was very busy. Prices reasonable, not cheap, but not too expensive.Overall, a very nice place for a pit stop if you are in the park. Food tasty, and general atmosphere and service ok.

A beautifully restored lodge with fabulous staff, tasty food at reasonable prices and a decent sized pot of tea. A great find which I presume is packed to the rafters in high season. A wonderful place with clean toilets, tasty jackets, fab sarnie a and delicious soup. When I return to Chester I shall definitely be visiting here again.

Everything we asked for on the menu was not available - apparently ran out ! Gave up on the end and just had a latte ! Positive dog friendly

Dropped in to the Lodge as friends had told me about this hidden gem, Saturday afternoon. Lovely calm place on a Saturday in Chester! Real home made soup, really big bowl and lovely cheese and ham toasties, perfectly cooked with very. Pleasant and efficient staff. I will definitely be back.

We held my wife's 60th birthday party here with afternoon tea and then a three course meal. Angela and her team made a special day even more so Nothing was to much trouble. The children were welcome. Thank you. This is a little gem offering good value for money excellent standard of food and service. If you get the chance. I would recommend a cuppa and a cake

Great find whilst visiting the park. Fantastic staff and food. Polite and nothing too much trouble. We will be back. Other venues could learn so much from you. Service came with a smile and a chat which cost nothing and was appreciated. A perfect example of politeness in front of my grandson. Thank you.

Was passing through the park after walking down the river. Dropped in to have tea and cake with my wife. Lovely sunny November afternoon. Sat outside and you know what, was well happy with everything. The tea for two was one of the best I've tasted in ages and I like my tea. The Victoria cake was presented as if in a restaurant. Thanks to the friendly staff. I will see you soon.

came to Chester with my family and a couple of friends to enjoy doing the tourist thing, I had been here before in 2013, we were passing from the city to the river, decided to stop here so the kids could have a go on the steam train, bought sandwiches and drinks, not the quality of sandwiches that I remember from the last time I went there. Hopefully someone from this cafe is monitoring these and maybe pride and ownership

Me and my boyfriend were going to the duck race in chester and were looking for a place to stop off for lunch. We came across this place whilst walking towards the river dee. We got an english breakfast and a green tea and an earl grey tea! The food was tasty, staff were friendly. Only bad point was the wasps but everything else was excellent :D would come back and recommend

We happened upon this cafe and popped in for snacks which turned out to be cakes and bagels. Service was pleasant though not the most efficient you ever experienced. Cakes were not very fresh though nice flavours. A good selection of teas. Would visit again if in the area.

A great start to our day at the races. Staff were friendy and gave first class service. Our breakfast was delicious and we will be highly recommending The Lodge to family and friends.

We went to the Lodge Café this lunch time. We had such a friendly welcoming that made us feel special. We ordered baked potatoes, which were delivered by lovely, friendly staff, who made a fuss of our great niece. As well as looking really appetising, the jacket potatoes tasted amazing, really fluffy.The staff brought our great niece a little bowl of ice cream – any little girls dream!Overall this café is well, well worth a visit. Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing home cooked food.

We popped into this cafe after walking around the whole of Chester for the day and it had started raining so we decided on having a coffee. The entire building is a bit topsy turvy to be honest, you walk through a conservatory and into a kitchen which is also the till, this leads onto "drawing rooms" and "dining rooms" filled with staff being run off their feet by a lady with short dark hair who found it appropriate to shout at my partner for trying to find a seat. Upon ordering the drinks I asked if they had a minimum spend on card, as a lot of places do, the lady mentioned above was again very rude and responded "You what?" I explained again, asking the question and she tutted, rolled her eyes and said no. Then turned to the young girls being rushed off their feet and pretty much ordered them to do a better job. Again whilst paying for the drinks she stood next to my partner whilst he entered his pin, nice. Upon trying to find a seat in a packed little cafe full of staff flying everywhere we shuffled along a tiny, and pretty dirty corridor and found a room with another couple inside, this room was packed with documents and other tit tat that you would keep behind closed doors when running a business. Once we had sat down and started drinking we decided to leave pretty quickly, who wants to enjoy a coffee with staff knocking past you every few seconds? Upon leaving we decided to be a bit more helpful and take our empty cups to the till/counter rather than leave them for the young girls to pick up, we said our thankyous and left and AGAIN the dark, short haired woman decided to tut and roll her eyes at us once more. Drinks were okay, service was abysmal. Avoid this cafe, take a nice homemade sandwich from home with a bottle of water and have a picnic outdoors, save yourself the hassle of entering this building!

Visited here with grandchildren for morning drink and cake! Well presented food. Very pleasant staff and surroundings.

Attempted to buy children's lunch box. Two sandwich varieties present-tiny sandwiches. One variety not present, and staff not prepared to make it. Other items not as stated: fruit pot =jelly, no plain crisps. Hard to get attention at counter in chaotic kitchen (ignored by five people). Then unhelpful 'if it is not there you can't have it can you' attitude when someone did pay attention. Would advise bringing sandwiches from elsewhere and eating in lovely park.

We visited this cafe, set in a beautiful location yesterday with friends. We wanted jacket potatoes only to be advised (at noon) there weren't any left. Two of the party ordered smoked salmon then that had run out as well. We ended up with a combination of sandwiches and bagels. There were lots of staff who were all nice but it just seemed to be a little chaotic and for a simple order we waited too long. When the food arrived the second order, 4 sandwiches, arrived before the first, 2 sandwiches and 2 bagels. After we decided to treat ourselves so we went to the ice cream window but all the ice cream was in the sun so had melted! This is despite it being in a refridgerated cabinet. This cafe is in a beautiful setting and could be really lovely but I'm afraid our experience was disappointing.

Great service, friendly and efficient. Lovely menus which is not overpriced. Really lovely building both indoors and out. Yesterday was my second visit and I'm off there again today for afternoon tea!

This is a great cafe in a great part of Chester with friendly staff selling decent quality food. The best thing about it though is that it's a not for profit social enterprise so the money you hand over at the till is used to benefit the local community and not snaffled off to some tax dodging parent company in Luxembourg.

I am a Chester resident and thought that I would try the Lodge in the hope of finding another place for a drink on our frequent walks around the city. The building looks lovely and has a great position in the park. Unfortunately the teapots were so over filled with hot water that there was no chance of getting a decent cuppa. The cakes were served on slates or huge square plates and decorated with fruit coulees, but were dry and inedible. The cafe needs to concentrate on getting the basics right, decent drinks and fresh, simply presented cakes; until then I won't be back.

Decided to stop off for a cup of tea and latte during our walk around Chester and this looked lovely. Popped my head in to ask if I could sit outside with my dogs to find that not only could we do that, we could also sit in two of the rooms with them.Decided to sit outside as was a lovely day and when our drinks were brought another waitress brough a bowl of water for e dogs and some dog biscuits on a little plate. The drinks were really good, service perfect and doggy friendliness second to none.Thansk

I've eaten at The Lodge a few times, the food was well made and tasty and the staff were very helpful.