The Mug Tree in Mid Sussex

Excellent gluten free afternoon tea. I am coeliac and the owner was very knowledgeable about it. The best gluten free scones I’ve ever had.

Afternoon tea booked for me as a treat and it certainly was. The food was made and served with care and was excellent value for money. It was delicious. The service was friendly and welcoming. We were encouraged to ask if we had any requests and they happily provided us with a box to take some things home. Neither of us could manage to finish it all as there was more than enough. We are tea drinkers and when we asked for more tea on top of the two pots already served they happily obliged without extra charge. No surprises as it was just as portrayed from the pictures online.

Lovely little cafe. Had a lovely afternoon tea, one of the party had the gluten free option and they said it was great. Staff are friendly and the menu has lots of options

We had a delicious early lunch here today. The food tasted so fresh and full of flavour. They also serve loose leaf tea which is always a bonus. I definitely recommend the Black Forest Hot Chocolate!

A lovely smell of baking welcomed us upon arriving. We were pleasantly surprised by the taste, variety and quantity of the offerings. Even the picky eaters enjoyed the lovely brownies. Excellent value for money

Fantastic bottomless brunch at The Mug Tree. The grazing board was excellent & the prossecco was flowing! The staff were brilliant and went out of their way to ensure we had a lovely time. If you are thinking about doing this - just book it! We will definitely be back. Thank you Kathryn - you & your team were awesome x

What a perfect afternoon. Such a wonderful atmosphere and beautiful people. Kathryn goes above and beyond for everyone, and Trevor too. The food was perfect and so well presented. If you want a perfect afternoon tea then The Mug Tree is the place to go. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you guys

Had a very nice afternoon tea all fresh food staff could do with dress code rather untidy

Had a fantastic afternoon tea as a takeaway for Mothers Day. The sandwich and cake selection were delicious as were the scones. Very generous portions and good value. The children enjoyed their afternoon tea too. All packaged nicely in pretty boxes. I have also used The Mug Tree for sweetie cones for my son’s birthday earlier this year which were great. They each had a personalised sticker and they were a great value alternative to party bags.

The Mug Tree did the most amazing catering for my boys 4th birthday party. Highly recommend!

I was recommended The Mug Tree to cater for my sons 4th birthday party. The communication leading up to the party was great. We worked together to come up with The food and amount we would need. And they helped work within my budget. They were friendly and helped immensely on the day as I had forgotten plates. They went and bought some for me! Couldn’t recommend more. Great food and a great family run business.

Went with my 3 year old for Mother's Day afternoon tea. Lovely quality and really nice how they personalised it to suit my 3 year old son. They provided dinosaur shaped sandwiches and sweeties much to his delight. All at a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.

My amazing friends planned a baby shower for me at The Mug Tree, we had exclusive use and it was decorated beautifully with so much attention to detail. The food was really yummy with all dietary requirements catered for. I will definitely be returning when baby is born 🩵

Went today for afternoon tea for a baby shower and absolutely loved it. Was just us as a party of 15. The sandwiches were great and all the cakes and scones which are handmade were so tasty. Would highly recommend and will visit again Soon.

I had a wonderful experience at this place. The food was exceptional, with delicious and well-presented dishes. The staff was very attentive and friendly, always ready to make recommendations and ensure that everything was to our liking. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family.

Our second time at a princess event hosted at The Mug Tree, and it was fantastic both times. Wonderful host, delicious food, very reasonably costing menu and some of the best coffee we've ever had. Kathryn is very friendly and welcoming, and nothing seems too much trouble for her. We look forward to coming back again in the new year. I also purchased a brownie box from The Mug Tree and it was great variety, and each one was excellent.

Lovely little tea room, found it on Google and was very pleased! Food was excellent - sandwiches were fresh and delicious; cakes were great and the scones! Oh the scones were awesome!

A surpringly good tea shop just off of the EG High Street. My friend bought me a tea here a little while back ago, and it was really a cosy little place to sit in and natter. Good place.

We had lovely afternoon tea celebrating my nieces 18th birthday great service cakes etc. nothing was too much trouble.

Thank you both for our lovely afternoon today, everything very fresh, made to feel so welcome with great service

Very nice staff , called up before to reserve afternoon tea , had a lot of selection couldn’t finish it all so they provided us take away boxes , they even added a personal touch to one of the cupcakes congratulating my fiancée on her PhD. graduation. So lovely!

Very friendly place to be , had afternoon tea with family and the food was lovely , very well put together and staff very Kind and welcoming , ordered a hot chocolate too and it was tasty , would definitely go back again ☺️

Wonderful Afternoon Tea, he was all out of scones so made some fresh just for us! All the other cakes were amazing too. Even the sandwiches were perfect. He really took the time to make it special for us. We had Breakfast Tea and Earl Grey, both were top notch.

Gluten free brownies are to die for 💕

I have been coming to The Mug Tree since my Son was 3 days old. He is now 7, and I have a 5 year old daughter. The owners and the atmosphere are so welcoming, and attentive. The attention to detail and the care is clear. I last frequented The Mug Tree on Saturday when my beautiful friend, and sister in law to be, had her Baby Shower. We had afternoon tea, which was delicious, and enjoyed the chocolate making. Highly recommend 🥰

Great food & delicious cakes. Fantastic service. Have a wheelchair ramp if needed.

Great food, always received with a smile, looking forward to get the time to come back. Baby and family friendly with the best oreo brownies and Sundays. Also do children's balanced meals and amazing afternoon tea. Just wonderful.

We visited for a family 18th afternoon tea. Lovely venue catered for all dietary requirements. A great selection of sandwiches and cakes for our afternoon tea. Friendly attentive staff can’t wait to go back

Lovely tea room, great for kids!

We just had a children’s birthday party at The Mug Tree Tea room and it was the most perfect location! Amazing service from Kathryn and her team, delicious food, and a lovely warm, cosy and relaxed environment. Couldn’t recommend them enough for any small gathering, parties, family do’s, or other celebrations! The food is so yummy and there’s an amazing selection too. I particularly recommend the Eton Mess Sundaes and Cream Teas 😋. Thanks again for a wonderful time!

We just had a children’s birthday party at The Mug Tree Tea room and it was the most perfect location! Amazing service from Kathryn and her team, delicious food, and a lovely warm, cosy and relaxed environment. Couldn’t recommend them enough for any small gathering, parties, family do’s, or other celebrations! The food is so yummy and there’s an amazing selection too. I particularly recommend the Eton Mess Sundaes and Cream Teas 😋. Thanks again for a wonderful time! Xxx

Lovely people, amazing food and a baby friendly place! Will definitely come back! Highly recommend!

A delightful little oasis. I had been treated to a vegan afternoon tea a couple of weeks ago. Not only was everything very tasty and well presented, the content was generous too, exceptional value. So l returned impromptu for a light lunch. Though there was nothing specific on the menu, not only was l offered choices, it was done without my being made to feel l was imposing. A delicious, fresh sandwich with lovely trimmings. Friendly and a very welcome find. The teas and coffees are interesting and good, too. Oat milk flat white - full marks!

We booked a vegan afternoon tea in advance on our way through East Grinstead - and they could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We had a delicious meal (and it was a meal! I was full for ages after and my dining partner had to take some nibbles away in a box as she couldn’t finish!) of well thought out treats. It was also really great value. All round recommend, and we’ll definitely come back!

The service was welcoming and friendly. They were kind enough to do afternoon tea at 11am! It was great value, and more than you would normally get elsewhere. Everything tasted good, great chai lattes too! We came here because it had the best reviews in East Grinstead and it did not disappoint!

Starting to be regulars at the Mug Tree since last a coupleof months ago, Catherine and Trevor are super nice and always doing their best to cater for everyone's needs. It is family and breastfeeding friendly, my 4yo nephew had a dinosaur lunch and we had lovely tuna melt sandwiches that came with crisps and an amazingly dressed salad and finished off with mini egg brownie.yummmm! Just what a new mum of a 3month old needs! :D It's always a pleasure being there, cannot recommend enough! Thank you guys!:)

Lovely little tea room. Nice scrambled egg for breakfast! Would visit again if I was in the area again. Thanks

We visited the Mug tree with my 5 month old, husband and 5 year old. The service was brilliant and the food is just great for kids! My son had a dinosaur lunch and he ate the whole plate - really clever way of catering for all! My husband and I both had s which were great and all finished off with the most incredible brownies! I would highly recommend!

Disappointing. Atmosphere awkward and uncomfortable

I ordered an afternoon tea for my mums birthday for delivery and it was lovely! It was so easy and stress free to place an order, the family are so lovely and easy to communicate with. The cakes, scones, sandwiches and all the other treats were so nice, I really can't recommend them enough! I can't wait to visit the shop once lockdown is lifted :)

Family run friendly and helpful food a little overpriced but all the same very good and a good cup of tea to sit in or takeaway.

My young daughter and I travelled 30 miles to meet with friends.My friends had been before and had said how good it had been. We had booked a table, when we were seated, no menu is given. Thankfully our friends have been and told us what they were having and so we had the same. Throughout our afternoon tea, we had to constantly ask for such things as a tea spoon or sugar for the coffee. Napkins as these were not provided. The children's unicorn afternoon tea that my daughter had was appaling. There was nothing special about this, again our friends who we were with asked for the girls sandwiches to go back and to be shaped as. Unicorns as thats what they have had before. Storage is seems to be an issue in the cafe as all the boxes of sweets and supplies are piled up on a table!I expected so much more and was very disappointed with the quality of what is offered and the service.

So looking forward to afternoon tea having read many positive reviews but sadly disappointed. Visit took place on 31/08/20. Team members polite throughout. No attention to detail. Our table had a plate with a knife on each plate for each setting. Had to ask for extra cutlery to eat the other food ordered, no napkins provided and sadly no milk for tea! Felt that 3 team members just had to ask if we needed anything but did not. Service robotic. Team members provided what we needed when asked with no apology. Having eaten out on many times during the Covid-19 pandemic most eateries have found a way to deal with not placing cutlery/napkins on tables. Sandwiches fresh-tasting, flavoursome with generous fillings. For me, the major part of an afternoon tea experience is the homemade cakes. The selection of cakes presented was very disappointing. I would not say I am a cake aficionado but I can certainly taste the difference between a homemade cake and one that's not. For me, the Victoria sandwich, lemon Swiss roll and Battenburg cakes did not taste homemade. The scones presented were tasty but so small. Have never seen such small scones! Had hoped the scones provided would be as on social media but they were not. Better cakes on display in the establishment and surprised these not part of afternoon tea. Loose tea was flavoursome and tasty. It would have been nice for team members to ask if we wanted more tea but this did not happen. By engaging with us more there could have been more upsell. This establishment is very local to me and I had really hoped it would be good so that I could visit more often. Sadly, following my experience, this will not be the case.

Our first visit out since lockdown and glad to see this fabulous place has survived and has reopened with some great additional outside tables. They've made excellent adjustments to be covid safe, including a fab new online menu you can order from and pay directly. It felt very reassuring - especially as we witnessed the staff throughly cleaning down and sanitising a recently vacated table. We originally stopped just for coffees and a milkshake for the kids but the food smelt so good we ended up upgrading to lunch! Clear plates all round as usual - delicious fresh toasties with the nicest salad dressing I think I've ever had! Children's lunches were spot on, fun and perfectly portioned for pre-schoolers!Coffee was great, well made and very tasty and I was very envious of my son's huge milkshake!! Took home a huge caramel brownie to enjoy later as we were too full for pudding, but their selection of cakes was very tempting. Highly recommend - 10/10!

I took my granddaughter here and we had a fantastic time. We were well and truly spoilt and the lady serving was lovely. Nothing was too much trouble and she really made the visit special. We will definitely be visiting again very soon.

We, a family of four have just had an beautiful and delicious afternoon tea delivered by a very friendly lady from The Mug Tree. Thank you so much, will def be ordering again

Cakes, sandwiches etc fabulous, friendly staff lots of choice freshly made glad to see gluten free cakes

Having read some good reviews, we popped in here today for lunch and were certainly not disappointed! We were greeted and served by two lovely ladies, had hot chocolates, beautifully fresh sandwiches with crisps and a fresh garnish, scrummy carrot cake and a proper cup of earl grey, my husband even sneaked in a bit of takeaway cake too! Will definitely visit again if we are nearby.

The staff here are lovely and really friendly. The food is delicious and the atmosphere great. A traditional tea room of the best sort. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu

Popped in for a cream tea with the family. Great selection sandwiches and cakes. Very tasty, lovely tea too. The staff really care, they make you feel very welcome. Book as it gets busy. I will be back.

The cheese toastie had plenty of cheese and the brownie was absolutely delicious! Prices were a little high but everything was good quality and it was a nice comfortable environment.

Absolutely cannot fault the mug tree, its a wonderful little place and most definitely worth a visit. I often pop in here for a leisurely coffee when I'm in town and often bring my wife and toddler for lunch too.My elderly aunt recently booked this on my recommendation for Afternoon Tea for a group for a birthday after having a very disappointing experience trying to book elsewhere and they have not stopped talking about what a lovely time they had. The service was impeccable, with lots of little touches you just don't get anyehere else and the food was outstanding, with the homemade scones being a firm favourite of everyone. The place is always very welcoming and the staff work really hard. Their menu is really simple and well put together with excellent options for children. They are very child and baby friendly, my wife is very much looking forward to their toddler Valentines brunch later this week but I'm not invited!!

When we go for a day trip, we always go looking for an independent tea room in the area we are visiting as we usually have better experiences than at the big chains. In East Grinstead, just off the London Rd/High St junction, we found The Mug Tree.I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to eat when I walked in but the big choice of sundaes settled my mind very quickly. This is how I ended up devouring a yummy Lotus Biscuit Sundae! In the meantime, my wife was enjoying her salmon bagel with salad and crisps on the side.We enjoyed our food and the overall experience so, most likely, we'll visit it again but to get the 5th star I think they should put more attention to details. My latte was served without a teaspoon and the food was served without napkins. I noticed the same happening at the table next to us, where they had to call the waitress just to have some napkins.

I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to eat when I walked in but the big choice of sundaes settled my mind very quickly. This is how I ended up devouring a yummy Lotus Biscuit Sundae! In the meantime, my wife was enjoying her salmon bagel with salad and crisps on the side. We enjoyed our food and the overall experience so, most likely, we'll visit it again but to get the 5th star I think they should put more attention to details. My latte was served without a teaspoon and the food was served without napkins. I noticed the same happening at the table next to us, where they had to call the waitress just to have some napkins.

I visit The Mug Tree often as it has the best loose leaf tea in the area and I'm fussy about my tea! Visited this week with my small children and a friend for a cream tea and some toasties for the kids. As usual scones were fab, and the kids tried the banoffee milkshake which went down very well. Staff are always lovely, and really good with the kids too which is important to me when choosing a place for lunch as some local places are not really child friendly. Sadly they had run out of my favourite tea but they recommend another one and it was perfect,with it without milk. I'm moving out of the area soon and I'm sad that I won't be able to visit The Mug Tree as often as I do now, but I shall certainly be making the effort to visit when I'm nearby.

This was the 3rd time I have visited The Mug Tree and it will unfortunately be my last. Myself and my friend came to the mug tree for some lunch as on our first visit it was ‘a nice little quiet spot) and we decided it would be our regular place from now on. The previous time we visited the service was really slow and the young girl serving seemed to be more interested in her phone than the customers and the cakes were not anywhere near as nice and the selection was poor but we thought this may have been a one off and decided that it wouldn’t stop us going back. Today however was very disappointing, the tea was very weak and the water wasn’t very hot so the second cup poured was barley even warm, I ordered the crumpets which arrived at the table cold and not toasted. I would have asked for them to be toasted a bit more but the staff stayed in the kitchen for the entirety of our lunch And no one checked to see if everything was ok. The cake was supposed to be lemon drizzle but was dry and we couldn’t taste any lemon at all as it was an average sponge cake. I also found it quite strange that the cafe was so empty on a Friday lunchtime and the staff decided to sit on the table behind us and have their lunch without clearing our plates away and asking if we wanted anything else.... the atmosphere was not great and could use some music or even a radio in the background. It’s a real shame because there are so many fantastic reviews but we haven’t experienced a 5 * rated visit.

Popped in here with my family on a wet and windy day, but the place was warm and friendly. It’s, small, but had toys for the grandchildren to play with and no one seemed to mind if they made a noise. Food is freshly prepared, so naturally takes a moment or two to be served. Home made cakes were delicious.

The food is always delicious, especially the toasties and cream teas. The staff are super friendly and provide an excellent safe place for me to go with my mental health problems. The owner always tries to make time to sit and talk to me when I'm feeling down :)

Visited on "not so busy" Monday morning. Breakfast and drinks were faultless and service was spot on. We would return if in the area.

We recently held my daughter’s 7th Birthday party at The Mug Tree and could not be more happier with how it went. Via The Mug Tree we organised a pamper party where the girls had unicorn hair makeovers and got to make perfume all whilst enjoying a unicorn lunch! What more could a 7 year old want?! We go regularly as both my kids love it. The menu offers pirate, dinosaur, unicorn and mermaid lunches as well as fantastic milkshakes - great for a special treat! The coffee and food selection for adults is good too!

The mug tree recently catered for my 6 year olds Halloween themed birthday party. The picture speak for themselves! The food was amazing and they did a great job with the halloween theme, the children (and adults) thoroughly enjoyed it all and we were more than happy to have left overs to take home. The cup cakes were especially delicious.

This was our third stop in an attempt to enjoy a tea and cake break on a Saturday mid morning in the town. We'd visited the Mug Tree not long after it opened and had found it to be a breath of fresh air in East Grinstead, so were sure we'd be satisfied this time round.

I took my family to the Mug Tree's special Halloween lunch and it was absolutely brilliant! Every single thing was thought of so carefully and creatively, from the general decor to the individual table decorations and placings. The food and drinks were endless - there was no chance of finishing it all, but we were offered doggy bags and encouraged to take bits home to enjoy later. Delicious, freshly made sandwiches, purple drinks, homemade cakes and pops, just a huge assortment of Halloween and monster themed goodies. The little touches and finishes in everything was outstanding, they had thought of everything - very, very clever.

Tucked away at the top of East Grinstead High Street, this delightful family run cafe is a real gem. Offering a great range of freshly made hot and cold food that caters for all dietary requirements. Afternoon tea is a must as sarnies and scones alike are delicious and served by efficient friendly staff. A must if you are in the area!

What a lovely little family run cafe! I took my children for lunch and we tried the sandwiches, they were lovely. The tea and scones that followed were just perfect. The children enjoyed the chocolate cake and milkshakes. The cafe had a nice atmosphere and I particularly liked the fact weren’t rushed. Would highly recommend a visit!!

They certainly know how to make scones here. Our group ( WI) were well looked after here. The smell of freshly cooked scones was wonderful as we entered, and the scones did not disappoint. Fresh, light and with a nice crunch on the outside . We were made to feel very welcome

I’ve recently moved to the area and have heard glowing reviews about this cafe. I’ve been a few times now and have always had a lovely experience. Child friendly, autism friendly, breast feeding friendly and great choice of food and drinks for both my children and myself. Haven’t tried the cake ( but they look delish!) only downside is the size of the place, as I’ve been a few times now and the cafe has been full and we’ve had to go elsewhere. But definitely give this place a try if your considering on visiting.

This is fast becoming my go to place, both with my wife & toddler and by myself for a spot of working lunch (they have great WiFi and are always very accommodating).

Must be the best Coffee in East Grinstead. Excellent table service and good varied menu for adults and Children. I highly recommend The Mug Tree Tea Room.

Went in for lunch, as had heard good reviews. Ordered a selection of sandwiches and drinks. I loved the menu and the kids meals but sorry to say boy the service was slow and wasn’t with a smile.

Went with a friend for afternoon tea. Loose leaf tea was perfect as always. I usually have a cream tea but decided to try the afternoon tea. Scones were fresh baked and still warm (I did have to ask for butter tho). Sandwiches were nice. The stars of the show were the cakes! Victoria sponge, macaroons, truffles, lemon meringues and a mini pot of strawberry and cream dessert. I was so stuffed I had to take some home, which my husband and kids devoured immediately! Also tried one of the new twisted soda drinks, which I was please to see came with a reusable straw! Very accommodating staff, I noticed that the afternoon tea served to a child on the next table had a marshmallow and sweetie kebab so I requested one for myself and they were happy to make one up for me. Best afternoon tea I've had in East Grinstead, other places don't compare

Myself and 2 friends decided to go for the afternoon tea. It was amazing. So many delicious treats and excellent value for money. I am seriously considering going back next week and taking my Mum

yesterday we had high tea at this venue. It was wonderful. Great attention to detail. Very friendly guy who asked us more than once if everything was in order. And yes, it was. We finished it all and that says it all. The place is small and also a bit noisy , but that was to be expected with some children there at the table behind us. All in all, perfection.

Been meaning to write this review for awhile, tremendous little cafe, staff are really friendly, hard working and provide a really personal touch. My friend was a tad hungover at the time and abit sore from a thumb war competition the day before, despite this she thought it was magical.

I came here with friends for tea on Saturday afternoon. The service was friendly and clean and the food and drink of a good standard. I had my dog with me who was given a bowl of water and some biscuits.

We recently booked the whole venue for tea and cakes. The service was extremely friendly, and the cakes truly delicious. Everyone who went enjoyed it (20 of us)!

I regularly visit The Mug Tree with my young baby. Kathryn and her husband are always very welcoming and friendly. I feel very comfortable breastfeeding my baby in here too. The cafe has just won an award for 2nd place as the best breastfeeding venue in the UK. Coffee is very good and a delicious selection of cakes.

We took our grandchildren here to tea yesterday, aged nearly 4 yrs and nearly 8 yrs. They loved their tea. They were served sandwiches with fillings of their choice. Followed by home made scones with cream and jam, sponge cake with cream and jam, baby dough nuts, little jars filled with chocolate ice cream with toppings, shortbread biscuits and marshmallows and flying saucers on sticks. We took doggy boxes for what they didn’t eat. There was a little left over but within the hour of getting home all was eaten. My husband & I sampled a scone each, delicious is my verdict. The service was good and children friendly too.

Came here for a valentines afternoon tea with the family, including my four year old niece. They always go the extra mile, especially for the children. I ordered scrambled eggs on toast, but they had ran out of eggs. I said don’t worry, but 5 minutes later one of the waitresses came back with fresh eggs from the shop. Lovely cafe and staff, highly recommend.

We visited this morning (myself, two children and a dog) and were looked after superbly. The dog was made welcome with a water bowl and biscuit. The children loved it - nice children’s menu - and as we paid the bill they were given lollies fashioned into ghosts!

Visited this absolute gem with my wife and toddler. They were really busy but the staff/owners welcomed us in and were really friendly, making a fuss of my son. Nice traditional menu, really varied and an excellent choice of loose leaf teas, which my wife loved so much she tried 2 different ones whilst we were there. Food was all freshly made and was superb; great toasted sandwiches and awesome food for kids, really impressive, especially the extra details and little touches. There was a great selection of cakes, all homemade and they also had an impressive ice cream menu that we'll definitely be going back to try out. Service was very good and quick even though they were busy. I highly recommend everyone try this place, we will definitely be back again!

Love this Tea room but Kat also makes cakes, I had one made for my brothers 50th and we werent disappointed. My brothers nic name is Mouse so the little touch of a mouse on the cake went down a storm

A really charming little place. Exactly what you want from a local little tea room. Extensive choice of teas and tasty sandwiches and cakes. The guy working there is genuine and friendly. Will definitely be going back.

A really welcoming, friendly and warm experience. The atmosphere is very relaxed, the food is fresh and tasty, and to top it off, it’s family friendly (unlike other near by cafes).

For my Hen Do my bridesmaids surprised me with an action packed day all within a few miles of East Grinstead stead. We had afternoon tea at the Mug Tree. The owners gave us sole use and provided glass painting too. They decorated the room and provided a lovely spread of sandwiches and cakes.

We were visiting East Grinstead for the day and I wanted somewhere nice but not over priced, for a light lunch with my mum who was celebrating her birthday.

I visited today with my son for a themed afternoon tea which was spectacularly laid out. We were the first visitors to arrive and were immediately made to feel welcome. A lovely spread awaited us with sumptuous sandwiches, scones and yummy cakes and treats all were lovingly hand made and had lots of extra little details for the theme that must have taken so much time and were well worth the effort as we were just delighted!

Best egg sandwich I've ever had - yum! Lovely little cafe, will definitely be back. Thank you x

Popped in with my parents for a cup of tea and coffee but once we looked at the menu we all ended up with the most amazing sandwich selection. I cannot recommend the brie and cranberry sandwiches enough. Loved the choice of bread. Im not a coffee drinker and The tea choice was so rich it was hard to choose. Lovely touch with the mini milk bottles... And the freshly baked cakes especially the Dundee cake, finished off a perfect lunch.

This is a great little family run tea room hidden away just along from Waitrose. They never disappoint and their offering is so impressive. We had a very enjoyable lunch, freshly made, delicious and generously filled sandwiches. There was a very tempting choice of homemade cakes too but we opted for sundaes from their amazingly detailed and creative ice cream sundaes menu as it was so hot! We were blown away! They were huge and absolutely delicious, nice to know their gelato is locally handmade too. Fab coffee too, absolutely spot on. They provide impeccable service too, they are well worth a visit if you're in town!

A small but excellent tea room and cafe. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Homemade jam accompanied the cream tea. Good selection leaf teas.

Lovely quiet little tea room tasty food hopefully be back soon maybe cream tea next time

If you like cream teas, unicorns, and really lovely staff go and visit these guys. They do everything from Unicorn milkshakes for the kids to vegan cream teas for mum. Delicious cakes on offer and very accommodating staff. There’s toys and books for little ones to keep them entertained too while mums and dads can have a chat. Love it!

Haven't been for a while as been travellin but still a gem. Great menu if you have young children, toys to keep them amused too. If only my children were still little. On a hot afternoon it was a pleasure to have a vanilla milkshake. Next time I won't leave so long to visit

The Mug tree, thought nice friendly staff ! They use to make the most amazing sandwiches with very thick granary bread, several friends have said the same thing. We liked the mug tree because you had a good range & lovely teas/coffees & cakes. We do know what we had been served on 3 occasions, maybe they can let me know if they run out of bread & just bought off the shelve packet thin bread! The sarnies were not good, salad looked like it had better days & of course crisps as normal on the plate. So I mentioned on Facebook that we always went there and even birthday as was always good, but sarnies have gone down hill to flat looking ones. But put more polity as alway support local businesses. THEY BASICALLY SAID THEY HAVE USED THE SAME BREAD, SAID THAT WASNT THE CASE & BLOCKED ME FROM THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE, really disappointed ! Really did not expect that response what I thought was a professional Cafe. Well I think that says everything, would me & my friends lie! No we we’re trying to help to get it back to how they use to do!

I regularly visit the Mug Tree with my 2 children or to meet with friends for a relaxing tea and scones. The food is always spot on, and the staff are happy to adapt things if you need. The unicorn menu is Great, both my son and I adore the unicorn milkshake! The most extensive tea selection in town, and it's all real loose leaf tea which is hard to find on the high street. I usually partake in a cream tea as the scones are always freshly baked daily, and who can resist a warm scone with lashings of cream and jam! There is a selection of toys for young kids, which helps keep little ones entertained while you enjoy a cuppa. Recently the Mug Tree won an award for being one of the most breastfeeding friendly cafes in the UK, and they rightly deserve such an award, I always feel welcome to feed my daughter when I visit and I see many other mums doing the same. Staff are always friendly, and toilets lovely and clean. Highly recommend!

I tried it for the first time, just for a coffee. There were only two teenagers front of house, behind the counter. Cooking staff were in the rear. Although not busy and seated just two metres away, it took the teenagers more than five minutes to take my order and more and almost ten minutes for the coffee to be dispensed. Fortunately, I could read my newspaper. The two ladies, who spoke in barely audible whispers, gave me the impression of playing at trying to run a shop and not succeeding. Perhaps I caught them on a bad morning, but I shall never go back. (I fled round the corner and thankfully discovered "The Nest" which was far more up to the mark.) For the record, the Mug Tree had two high chairs for toddlers, both of which were in use during my visit.

Beautiful place! Enjoyed the fruit punch tea!

A fantastic unicorniccino, a lovely menu for children, great staff and a wonderful cup tea completes the experience!!!

We just had my daughters 6th birthday party here. This was such a perfect venue, everything about the party was done with such ease. The food was fantastic, the build a bear teddy’s were brilliant and we had so much choice. The staff are amazing, they are so friendly and brilliant with the children as well as adults. It is a wonderful tea room and if you haven’t been here it’s a must!!! We can’t wait to return for their famous unicorn range.. thank you so much, honestly was the best party we have ever attended.