The Lyttelton Well Cafe in Malvern Hills

Brilliant place, staffed by volunteers for a local charity . We sat outside in a charming courtyard, and ordered ploughman's lunches. Excellent! Chunky roll of ham, first class Cheddar, beautifully presented, generous salad, fresh roll and butter. Coffee excellent too. Cannot recommend highly enough.

We have holidayed in Great Malvern for a few years now and always visit the cafe a few times during our stay. The service is great, everyone is friendly and the food and coffee is spot on. Only slight disappointment is my favourite lunch was the awesome toasties they used to do, especially the tuna melt. No longer on the menu I'm afraid but the quiche was a great substitute

I came in with my young children for a hot chocolate while we were in town and the staff were amazing. The attention to detail and friendliness and compassion was natural and great to see. The lady who served us asked if I wanted some cold milk added to the children's hot chocolates so they could drink it sooner, she provided some colouring for the childrent to do while they waited and came back to chat to the children about their colouring pages and drinks. We felt truely welcome and relaxed here. Thank you and we will definately be coming back again soon.

My wife and I always visit the cafe and bookshop when we come to Malvern, we always enjoy the food and the waiting staff are friendly and helpful, nothing is to much trouble, the Christian bookshop is small but with a good selection of stock, if they haven't got what you want they will do their best to order it for you, many thanks to all the staff, long live Lyttleton well,

Loved my jacket potato. Warm, tasty and lovely crispy skin. Really no complaints at all. Coffee shop was warm and cosy, nice vibe Staff super friendly

This cafe is at the edge of the priory churchyard and adjacent to the tourist information centre. There are public loos across the yard. We arrived just as they were about to close (around 2 p.m.) but were still able to get toasted sandwiches for lunch. They took a little while to arrive but came with a fairly generous garnish. The cafe is attached to a Christian bookshop but we were not preached at. There is a pleasant outdoor seating area and the cafe seems to be dog friendly.

Great ethos, terrific ham & mushroom omelette, great service :) Value for money. Christian counselling available too :)

Went for lunch with friends , I ordered jacket potato with salad . When it arrived I noticed a hair across the salad , I showed the waitress and she took it away . She then returned with another one which had another hair all across the salad ! When I told her she said there is no hair on that !! Disgusted with her attitude I said , look I will hold it up for you ! It was about 3 “ long and grey! My party of 4 all saw this , as. Did the people on the other table ! She took away , another lady came back with the plate in hand and said do I want another or a refund ? I really could not fancy eating anything else from there so asked for a refund, she then very rudely said there is no hair on it ! Disgusted I said excuse me ! I even held it up to show the lady and everyone saw it !! I know occasionally maybe this happens but they were so rude , even when I went to get my refund not one person apologised! Shocking way to behave ! Never will I go again or ever recommend this to anyone ! Staff so rude . I know some are volunteers but really , if you don’t want to be there , get out your bad for trade ! And this is meant to be Christian run !!

Accommodated my unusual dietary needs with professionalism, knowledge and friendliness. Gluten, Dairy and Nightshade free 😀

My Dad and I love this friendly and welcoming cafe and always visit this cafe whenever we are in Malvern. The breakfast served here is delicious; well presented and brilliant quality ingredients. The staff were very accommodating and provided excellent service. Highly recommend this cafe to anyone visiting the area! 😃

Been many time pre matinee at Theatre close by. Great ham salad with pot of tea [topped up without requesting = great service] but extra chips works out at over 3p per not too big chip. In total over £10 which had chips portion control been better would have had 5 stars.

This is a lovely little cafe, nice courtyard to sit outside. Simple menu, we had sausage baps and a ploughman’s lunch. Not fancy, presented nicely. All were delicious, quality ingredients which tasted great and a good price. The staff are super friendly. Will visit again.

We always used to go here on visits to Malvern for brunch. But recently service hasn't been great! In a half empty cafe on a Saturday morning, with 3 or 4 staff just standing around and no evidence of any cooking being sone, you are informed that it could be an hour wait for food! In the past we have ordered food and waited, and waited and waited, only to be told our order hasn't been given to the kitchen, and now there are several people infront of us! Staff who serve are always nice and friendly, just a pity that something is obviously seriously wrong here and someone needs to take a firm management hand to knock it into shape!

Delicious hand-made food by actual people in the kitchen. My husband reckons he's a connoisseur of cheese on toast and the LW's is 'epic'. I branched out and ordered a cheese & tuna toastie....ummmm yum...the cheese was on top (perfectly golden) and inside as well, served with a little salad to make you feel you're being healthy. Friendly staff, great value. Thanks v much : )

Pleasant staff & quick service. However, while sitting waiting for food I noticed that the staff had a plate of cake on the side which they were all taking pieces from to eat in between serving customers. Each of them sucking/licking their fingers after, then proceeding to carry cups & plates to people without washing their hands. Also, 2 ladies having licked their fingers uncovered a large chocolate cake, one picked up a doily & put in on the plate while the other lady picked up the whole cake with her bare hands. Hygiene surely should be something staff are taught before serving customers. I also saw one of the chefs eat something after plating up food & licking her fingers. No hand washing by any staff! Food was nice but coffee barely warm & bitter.

As ever, we got a warm welcome from the staff at this lovely cafe (even though they were only 5 mins away from closing!). When in Malvern we love to pop in here and have a slice of their delicious cakes. Thank you to all the lovely staff who work here.

1st visit to this bright and cheerful cafe. Happy staff, prompt service, freshly cooked full English breakfast (very tasty!) reasonable prices! Pinch me I must be dreaming! 😉 Will visit again. 👍

This lunchtime despite being busy found us a table at noon. We enjoyed Ham salad with chips & Baked potato with loads of lovely fresh mushrooms in cheese with teas for 2 . Only £16.95. You get what you pay for. This was top quality food, well presented with lovely staff serving too. We will return.

Went here by accident, and found excellent coffee, beautiful cake and wonderful service. Profits go to a good cause. This cafe gets a solid 5 stars.

What a little gem. We found ourselves looking to kill some time in Malvern. We found this gorgeous little independent cafe next to the Prior. We had a milkshake and an Americano (A really good one!) I'd definitely come back again.

A little gem. Not a branded fast food/coffee outlet but more like home cooked in a high end kitchen in centre of the main street so always worth going when some time available. Usually busy and well attended by locals. We last went for lunch...

Popped into this lovely little place before going to the theatre. Saturday lunchtime so it was busy but excellent service, we ordered food and was told to expect a wait yet it came within 10 minutes. Definitely recommended and will visit again

Head directly to this lovely cafe. Always puzzles me why people flock to chain coffee shops, when you you have gems like this.. Homemade cakes that would win prizes elsewhere.. The Bara brith was superb and moist, as it should be. Jubilee cake was as...

Easy to be cynical about a small cafe run by a few staff and a bunch of volunteers but the Lyttelton Cafe is good by any standards. OK it’s not the most slick service but that’s not the point. The people in there are charming,...

Lotgs of places to snack in Great Malvern but this was super friendly and a great selection of cakes, snacks etc. Plenty of room outside - but not in December for me!

Delicious homemade parsnip soup, pot of tea and flapjack. Relaxed homely atmosphere. Food looked great.

Great little community run café that is by the Tourist Information centre Tables inside and out Food was delicious and I was able to take something away for my journey home Order at the counter and pay and they bring everything to you

Friendly service and wonderful cakes. A real treat for all the family. Scones were the best! The wife sneaked back for lunch the following day as it was so good.

I called in for a late lunch and chose the quiche. It was served warm, with chips and a side salad. Great quality and the portion size was just right. Very friendly people and I felt comfortable as a solo diner.

We called in here for a mid-afternoon drink and found that the staff were very helpful. Service was quick and the drinks were relatively inexpensive.

I visited this cafe three times during my holiday in Malvern. Lovely people, and nice tea and cake ! Quick service, and as the weather was nice, I was able to sit outside. I would recommend.

Lovely friendly service and helpful. Great bacon roll with a good gluten free option. Good value for money.

Absolutely delicious bacon rolls, both gluten free and normal. Lovely, friendly staff. Cakes being made on site. Track and trace and hygiene in place for covid 19. Felt very safe, seating indoors and outdoors. Taking part in the help out to eat out scheme. Highly...

We enjoyed a brief sandwich here this afternoon. Not normally one to write reviews we were all so impressed by the robust approach to the COVID-secure guidance. Mitigations included outdoor seating, perspex screens, visors for staff, a separate collection point rather than table service, a...

After cycling to the summit of the great Malvern we were looking forward to return to the Lyttleton Well cafè for a much needed cuppa and cake but they were just about to close! However Matthew and his lovely staff went above and beyond to accommodate us and provide a lovely pot of tea and Delicious cake. Delightful cafe and we were extremely impressed with the cleanliness and COVID management they have in place. We felt very safe and well protected THANKYOU

My Gran works here and when she is working me and my mum comes and have lunch with my gran and we have cakes after lovely hot food and lovely drinks My Gran is called Elizabeth Griffin so hi Gran xxx xxxxx

We eat here quite regularly, the food is reasonably priced with friendly volunteer staff run for a charity.

As we so enjoyed our experience the last time we were in Malvern, we returned and were not disappointed. A great range of snacks with home made cakes and mince pies all served by a team of friendly volunteers. We shared a toastie then had a cake each with a generous pot of tea. Tasty and good value too!!

If you’re looking for a cafe stop with a cause and friendly service in Malvern then this is a good option. I tried the homemade lemon drizzle cake and frothy hot chocolate which were both very tasty. The Lyttelton Well offer a counselling service so you’re helping others whilst helping yourself to cake.

Warm respite from winter winds. Friendly welcome and genial service. Tea - hot, teacakes - hot, just as you want.

We came for lunch at 1pm for 3 people and in less than 5 minutes of placing our order we had all our food and drinks in front of us. The staff were super friendly and made sure to take our orders correctly as we had some dietary requirements. The food was delicious and we were given good portions that were just the perfect size for a lunch time meal. We sat outside with our dog (unsure if dogs are allowed inside) and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside. Would very highly recommend!

Always seem to be able to relax so well here at The Littleton Well Cafe. Just sit back enjoy the sunshine and have an enjoyable cuppa and homemade cake. Staff always friendly...great value menu.

My wife and I were stopping in Malvern and called into this cafe for a sandwich. The staff are so friendly and give you a level of service you do not find very often. We both had sandwiches and these were freshly made and very filling. Even so we both decided to have a cake each. I tried the carrot cake my wife the walnut cake both home baked. Both of these were delicious. The cost of the lunch was very reasonable. It is a pity we do not live closer to Malvern as this would then be a regular place to call into.

My wife and I came for afternoon tea. I am diabetic and my wife is gluten intolerant. They were able to provide a sugar free scone for me and a gluten free scone for my wife. My scone was great and my wife's was ok but a bit crumbley. However we greatly appreciated that both options were available. Staff were friendly and efficient. Good value

Lovely cafe. All run by volunteers. Waiting service by lovely friendly retired women. Food is delicious and home made cakes are to die for. Nice place to sit and contemplate things, take a laptop and work or just relax with a coffee or bite to eat with family or fiends. There is a christian bookshop and gift shop, reasonably priced. Close to Malvern Theatre if you want someone to go before a show. Would highly recommend it.

Friendly and welcoming staff. Pleasant little courtyard outside to eat lunch.Like an earlier reviewer I didn't enjoy my omelette but the salad and chips were lovely.Constructive criticism : use more egg and less cheese. It won't overcook whilst you are trying to melt the enormous amount of cheese.

Stopped in for coffee and cake in the sunshine and was as impressed as always with the friendliness of the staff. The scones were also delicious!

Had a delicious lunch here. Quiche and salad, followed by home made cake. All good value for money and very friendly staff too.

Nice cafe mainly run by enthusiastic volunteers. Good drinks and good food. Well worth a visit. Convenient for town centree

My original visit last year was a bit of a disappointment, with an overcooked omelette was a bit if a disappointment, but the ladies who served were so lovely I felt I should give it a second chance and I'm very glad I did. My sandwich was generously filled and came with a nice, crisp, generous salad garnish and a decent pot of tea. It was great value, and once again the service was friendly and welcoming.

It's often difficult to find a free table for lunch at this popular café in the centre of Malvern, but the usually fairly elder client­èle don't mind you sharing their table. The menu is somewhat biased towards sandwiches and toasties, but there are baked potatoes, omelettes and brunch for the more hungry person. Quiches and salads are available for those who like that sort of thing. The food is invariably well-cooked, and the coffee is pleasant. Serving is by a competent team of volunteers. When I'm in Malvern around lunchtime, this is my go-to feeding emporium!

We popped into the Lytellton Well during our Easter break for a cup of tea and a cake. The staff were lovely and very friendly. The cafe offered a wide selection of cakes and was very reasonably priced. Really nice friendly place to stop - we will definitely return.

Spent two days in Malvern and visited this wonderful café on both days! Lunch on day one was exceptional, homemade quiche was stunning. The café is run by volunteers, offering a warm welcome and efficient service. On arrival we couldn't find a free table, but were soon accommodated as staff asked if we could share a table with another diner. This friendly, community feel is clearly part of their ethos which creates a lovely atmosphere. We returned on our second day to sample some of their homemade cakes, which were just delicious! If you are in Malvern, a visit to this café is a must.

Popped in here after exploring Malvern. It was run by volunteers who were welcoming and provided a friendly and efficient service. Food was simple but tasty.

Busy- run by volunteers. Great place for a lunch meal- specials good value and the cakes are wonderful

Friend and I called in for Lunch on one of the warmest February days for some years. Very busy,but Service was quick,we sat outside and enjoyed two different quiches ,salad and chips... Finished by sharing a piece of Lemon Drizzle cake Would recccomend and return

Been to this lovely little cafe before when visiting Malvern and always enjoyed excellent food and friendly staff. Didn't get the chance this time as the awful smell of greasy fat made us leave straight away. What a shame, we were disappointed.

I have been to this cafe 3 times now and have enjoyed it every time. This cafe had a really nice atmosphere and it's amazing how they run it. All the staff are volunteers and are friendly and helpful. I would suggest going here to anyone whether they are of faith or not.

Went here at 12.30 for lunch with my partner

Good stop by for coffee but good for milkshakes too. And they make the best tuna sanwiches. Give them a tip if you are passing it

We popped in today for a late breakfast and were lucky to find a free table as it was full all the time we were there and it is easy to see why. The volunteer staff have made this into a really warm and cosy meeting place where you can find a wide selection of good honest food at keen prices. This was the first time we have been served by an 84 year old waitress but Sheila (AKA Mrs Overall) was delightful as were the rest of the mostly (no offence intended) near geriatric staff. We enjoyed talking to the ladies and were most impressed by their efficiency - not 1 second elapsed after a guest had vacated their place before Sheila or one of her colleagues pounced, J-cloth in hand!! We heartliy recommend this cafe!

What a treat to have found them. Great food extremely well presented and no skipping on portion size. Waiting Staff all volunteers where very welcoming and engaging. Exceptional value for money compared to other embellishments. Thank you for a memorable visit.

This was a venue we aimed for as we meandered through Malvern and is was a delight. It is a relatively small place but the staff were great and the simple meal was excellent. Ham, egg and chips with a salad and a cup of tea. The food was was quick, well presented, plentiful and delicious. The furniture was a bit on the tired side but it gave the place a bit of character. It was not expensive either.

Allow plenty of time to be seated as this is a busy little spot. It has become very popular and justly so, it is the best place to have a nice lunch in a nice environment in Malvern. I met a friend for lunch and it was full! we joined another table and because it was so busy there was a little wait, but when the food arrived it was lovely and fresh - I can recommend the omelette. If you are looking for simple food done well, such as a plougmans or quiche or omelette this is the perfect spot - and very very reasonably priced. I didn't have a cake but they looked very good too.

I always get a friendly welcome in this lovely cafe, it's run by the local churches, the waiters and waitresses are mainly volunteers, the food is good quality , I especially enjoy the jacket potatoes, the cafe is very clean, it is very busy lunchtime so be prepared to share a table if needed, the cakes are very good too, worth a visit, but even though it's very busy it's rarely a long wait for food

A pleasent cafe in the heart of Malvern. Always such a happy cheerful welcome by the staff.

Visited for a coffee whilst walking around Malvern. Lovely spot, a real sun trap. Staff very friendly and helpful. Coffee was super. Dog friendly with water bowl near tables.

i called in on the Saturday of a very hot Bank Holiday Saturday when the place was busy. I managed to grab the last table in the courtyard, and really enjoyed the spot, with its sunshine, proximity to the Priory, and the gentle politeness of both staff and clientele. Sadly both my omelette and the accompanying chips were overcooked, but I suspect that was down to pressure on the kitchen. Value was good, so will be happy to give it another chance on my next visit,as the rest of the experience was enjoyable.

We come here very regularly and we cannot fault the quality of the food and the lovely staff. Its such a nice place.

Had an excellent light lunch here today with my friend. I had a ham sandwich on granary bread which was served with a side salad all excellent quality as usual and a very good pot of tea. Service is always friendly and efficient.

We didn't find many attractive restaurants in Malvern but this was great with seats in the sun outside and very friendly and informative staff. We all had tea with tuna sandwiches or soup which were substantial and tasty and good value

Always a pleasure to eat at this little café which is always busy. The cafe is brightly decorated, good lighting, helpful and pleasant staff. Cutlery and crockery of good quality and food always delicious and served so tastefully.

Simple food prepared with care and attention. We. Come to Malvern 3 to 4 times a year and usually end up here at lunchtime. The volunteers who serve the food are always smiling and have time for a chat but also always get the food to the table quickly and efficiently. It has a very homely and sociable feel to it and the cakes are lovely too. Highly recommend. They usually have lunch deals e.g quiche or omlette chips and salad and a drink 5.95

Great food and very reasonable, the staff are helpful and it is nice atmosphere. Great cakes and coffee but always very busy. First Class.

Lovely cake and a cup of tea at the Lyttleton Well Cafe. Also friends had cream tea and home made Millionaire Shortbread.

Always a warm reception. Very friendly staff and great scones and tea cakes! A lovely place to unwind.

Many cafes are closed on Mondays in Malvern but not this one! Lovely warm, friendly welcome although it was 30 mins before closing time and a snowy, cold afternoon. Delicious hot toasted tea cakes, a generous pot of Earl Grey tea with extra hot water...

This traditional British cafe is my choice when visiting Malvern, on Saturday just being there for the afternoon we called in quite late in the afternoon for a drink. Our pot of tea for two was very good and the young staff in the cafe today were friendly and helpful

As we have recently moved here, my wife and I wanted to try out the local coffee places.This place is always friendly and welcoming and serves excellent light lunches as well as tea/ coffee and cakes. The staff seemed genuinely interested in their customers and...

There is not a great choice but the food is always good. Its the staff and the service and the...

Excellent small cafe with freshly cooked homemade food. The cafe is associated with a Christian bookshop and raises funds for...

We call in here on the off chance as we were visiting the area and what a wonderful welcome we...

Good well priced food and excellent quick and friendly service. We enjoyed a nice lunch here and would come again.

Si quieres una comida deliciosa, a precios extremadamente buena, prueba el bien. Hay un menú limitado, pero todo es fresco y sabroso, y las porciones son muy generosas. El personal voluntario son muy amables, a veces en días muy ocupados tendrá que esperar, pero merece...

La comida es buena pero el servicio es un desastre. No se puede pagar con tarjeta en el mostrador de la orden significa tienes que ir a la tienda de al lado. Orden simple para dos, pero una bebida no fue agregado a la lista, me trajo una bebida fría y pregunté dónde estaba el café con leche, el tío paseaban después volvió y se disculpó como una bebida no fue agregada a la orden. Le ofrecieron el dinero exacto para la bebida si podía llevarlo a nuestra mesa de patio, pero no, tuve que volver y volver a hacer cola para pedir la bebida.

Café en el medio de la calle Great malvern alta que sirve aperitivos fríos y calientes, sándwiches y tartas con especialidades diarias en el exterior pizarra para atraer a los transeúntes. Plowman de almuerzos y quiche / ensalada de sólo 5 libras. 95. Disfrutamos caliente con mantequilla y turbia, tanto a limonada nos sentamos en el patio admirando las flores y ver el mundo pasar. Personal amable y rápido servicio en un hermoso entorno relajante.

Sólo un poco de buen lugar para entrar. El personal es siempre muy agradable y la comida es buena. Los precios son exactamente lo que obtienes y busque ofertas especiales en los pizarrones. Los perros son bienvenidos en el patio y los inodoros son útiles. Vale la pena ser condescendiente ya que todas son voluntarios.

This is gem of a place for snacks or a light lunch. Today I had my first Latte from their new machine - excellent. So good I had two.

We had lunch at the Lyttleton Well Cafe attracted by the offer of quiche and chips or salad for £5.95. This proved to be an excellent choice. The cafe was clearly popular and we were lucky to get a table. The food was very reasonably priced and everything looked delicious, especially the cakes. It is run by professional cooks but also by volunteer staff on our visit there were at least six servers which meant that the service was excellent, both prompt and friendly. We will certainly return.

A warm welcome with the perfect omelette and crinkle cut chips. Run by volunteers this is well worth a visit!

Visited for a pre- theatre lunch. The staff are efficient and helpful and the food whilst fairly simple is excellent. There is a good choice on the menu with 'profits' going to the Lyttelton Well cause. A very pleasant experience which was enhanced by the bill!.The kitchen is 'open' which allows the diner to observe the very high standard of hygiene.

My daughter and I had tuna mayonnaise jacket potatoes with a cup of tea. It tasted lovely and we were very quickly served. The cafe was very clean. I liked the fact that on the front cover of the menu, there was an explanation that it was a Christian cafe and what they believed in. There was the church next door, which had a Christian bookshop.

We had made a last minute decision to visit Great Malvern and lunchtime beckoned. Some years ago we had stopped at the Lyttleton and decided to try it again.Our hot lunch was excellent - freshly prepared, hot, tasty, and quickly delivered to the table. And the cake stand was so inviting we had to have a piece of sponge cake as well!With friendly (volunteer) staff, the pricing is very competitive.

The cosiest little tea room/bookshop with a choice of homemade meals - omelettes, quiches, cakes etc., or just somewhere to rest weary feet and enjoy a cuppa either on your own or with friends. Prices are most reasonable and families with young children are made welcome. The ‘mostly volunteer’ staff are particularly friendly and the atmosphere and environment is noticeably warm and welcoming. The tables are attractively laid and the service is quick and attentive. I make it my business to eat there every single visit to Malvern and recently enjoyed a cup of tea and buttered toasted tea cake. The Café is usually brisk at peak times but can also be quiet. In fine weather, there is a courtyard offering peaceful relaxation to eat outside. The adjacent toilets are clean and hygienic. The bookshop offers a wide variety of mostly Christian reading and a variety of items reflecting the Christian spirit.Opening times for Café/ bookshop are Monday to Saturday 10am-4.45pm.

I visited again for lunch today the food is always fresh well cooked and nicely presented and my salmon and watercress quiche was lovely. We finished with a pot of tea served as usual by friendly and efficient ladies.

We come to Malvern often and always enjoy the tea and friendly service at the Lyttelton Well. The food is fresh and tasty and served with a smile. This time we had lovely toasties before a matinee at the theatre. We're looking forward to our next visit already.

We have been here a couple of times before and are looking forward to going back tommorrow for lunch. The food is grwat, no frills. it is very reasonably priced and excellent value. There is a lovely atmosphere in the cafe and this I think is mainly due to the lovely friendly staff that are there, it seems as volunteers too. Have a brilliant bit of ginger and lemon cake the last time I went, wow.. Looking forward to going again..

Called in briefly for morning coffee. Very central. Clean. Appears to be run by volunteers, so the atmosphere is uncommercial. Seems popular with the locals. Had a good cup of coffee.

We had a lovely lunch here, good quality food and generous sized portions. The staff were very attentive, helping us set up and find space for a high chair. They were very welcoming, especially towards our baby! A wonderful, friendly atmosphere and a great choice for lunch!

This great little place is staffed by volunteers in order to raise money for the church nearby.The cooks are volunteers too and they are lovely old fashiond ladies who do a fry up and I am sure other things to perfection. I went here twice in a week.Excellent!!