The Old Cafe Cirencester in Cotswold

Their bacon omelette is something to die for!

Great breakfast. The food was hot, tasty and cooked to perfection. Had just done a workout and just had to enjoy a classic English. Looks like this cafe has been under new management and they are doing a good job. I think this is one of the last remaining ‘authentic’ British cafes of Cirencester. Keep up the good work and for those who want to visit, do the local businesses some justice.

Nice atmosphere, nice staff. Breakfast all day, menu for kids…and other menu. I recommend this place.

Wasn’t able to stay as they don’t allow dogs, but wanted to write this review as a previous recent review says they visited with their dog which is misleading as no dogs are allowed. So, to clarify, a lovely cafe but no dogs allowed!

Amazing breakfast best in gloucestershire will be defo going back for more

Really loved the place and the food in cincester. Would recommend a visit .

I visited with my cousin from the States for a proper fry up. I think we were the first customers. We were greeted warmly and sat down immediately. The whole place was sparkling clean. The owners were lovely and entertained my 7 month old twins while we ate. The English Breakfasts were perfect, especially the bacon. I appreciated the lack of tomato as I don't like them but always eat them anyway because I hate food waste. I've lived in Cirencester for nearly 3 years and this was my first visit, but it won't be my last.

Stopped here with my daughter, cappuccino was delicious, she enjoyed her strawberry bubble tea with peach topping. Nice and quiet, and not gloomy like the nearby chain coffee shops.

A perfect location for a breakfast 1:1. Very peaceful (although we were the first people in the doors when the charming wall clock struck eight thirty).

Would highly recommend! Staff are very polite and food is very nice and the prices are reasonable thank you for the outstanding customer service and friendly approach

What a lovely cafe and Ash who served us was so nice and friendly. Ash made a huge fuss of my dog Ralph Stanley Franks. Thank you.

Best breakfast for a long time,thanks for the fried bread😊.Very tidy👏👏 and quite relaxed place for a meal.Highly recommended and will definitely be back for my fried bread😋Friendly service keep it up. Naz

We stoped for a quick lunch, we were served our lunch within 10 minutes. 😁

Popped in for a quick Sunday brunch. Very satisfied, Will go again.

Indulging in the quintessential British breakfast experience at "The Old Cafe" in Cirencester is nothing short of an exquisite culinary voyage through tradition and flavor. From the moment one steps foot into this venerable establishment, they are greeted with the warm embrace of rustic charm and timeless elegance. Each component of the Full English Breakfast, meticulously curated and expertly prepared, speaks volumes of the culinary prowess and dedication to excellence upheld by "The Old Cafe." The symphony of flavors, from the sizzling bacon to the perfectly poached eggs, dances upon the palate with unparalleled finesse, leaving an indelible impression of culinary satisfaction. Moreover, the superlative dining experience at "The Old Cafe" extends beyond the plate, as it is complemented by an ambiance steeped in history and hospitality. The attentive staff, embodying the epitome of professionalism and warmth, elevate the dining experience to unprecedented heights, ensuring that every patron is enveloped in an atmosphere of genuine care and conviviality. For those seeking a quintessentially British breakfast affair, "The Old Cafe" in Cirencester stands as an unrivaled beacon of excellence, deserving of nothing less than a five-star accolade for its culinary mastery and unparalleled service.

I came here with a group of students on a school trip and it was lovely. They were very accommodating, even opening on a day they’d usually be closed so that we could come. All the drinks and food were lovely, and it gave a great opportunity for some of our International students to enjoy a very traditional English breakfast in a traditional cafe in a rural town. Lovely, thank you.

Fabulous breakfast and coffee. Thank you!

Fantastic breakfast, all piping hot. Perfect size. Lovely people.

Eggs and bacon were good, however, the sausages were those cheap catering ones with 40% pork.

Called in to have something to eat, prices have increased since last time, we had gammon delight ? ( no delight sorry to say). minute servings, gammon very fatty. not worth the money. had to wait to pay as the staff were sat down talking to a customer. Wont be going again.

Lovely cafe serving traditional menu with food cooked exceptionally well. A real find and highly recommended

Traditional menu cooked really well with reasonable prices. We had poached eggs on toast and the gammon. Food was great and the bill for three of us, food and drinks, came to £34. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Cirencester

I ordered egg florantine. The avocados served to me were totally unripe, hard and not eating worthy. I paid the bill in full but told them about avocados. The billing assistant agreed that this time their avocados have come like that. I told them that then they should not serve the raw avocados to customers and instead ask them for selecting some other dish. The chef was also sitting in the room, the billing lady told him about it. He was totally unapologetic and did not choose to respond. So I am not going to visit such a place again. They need to worry about their customer's health.

Visited here yesterday, and ate with my mother, she had a ham and cheese baguette and I had the lasagne, we also had a latte and a tea. Would definitely recommend to go there for breakfast, lunch or early dinner.

It is very nice and cozy. You get served quickly, a very special find,

Nice enough, friendly staff, and a decent breakfast.

Lovely Cafe every thing was piping hot and fresh. Deffo coming back next time we pass.

Nos encontramos con un desayuno típico británico simplemente perfecto y con un precio correcto! Es una gema escondida en Cirencester! Podrian mejorar y modernizar el lugar o darle un aire mas especial, hay algo que falta en relacion al ambiente, ademas utilizsr redes sociales para impulsar el lugar, por otro lado la atención un podria ser mejor, se nota que entre locales la pareja que atiende establece una buena conexión, pero para quienes estamos de turismo la atención se nota mas distante. Pero sin duda ea un lugar que vale la pena para desayunar sin lugar a dudas el mejor en Cotswolds!

We would definitely recommend this little but perfect cafe.

Visited 'The Old Cafe' today with some friends who were visiting Cirencester. We chose it because it promoted itself as 'vegetarian friendly', also because of the good reviews. Not quite sure how the reviews are so good, however. There was a complete absence of any welcome and atmosphere, and although our food arrived promptly and was freshly prepared, it was very ordinary and lacked any imagination. Our coffees were not good either!. My wife's 'Americano' was weak and tasteless, and my 'flat white', was dire. It wasn't a 'flat white' at all, but a very weak 'latte'. On the plus side, the cafe was certainly very clean. Very unlikely to visit 'The Old Cafe' again, however.

Went to the Old Cafe as they do a variety of food at reasonable prices. The cafe is quite big so it wasn't a problem getting a table. The staff are very friendly. We both had a sandwich, and really enjoyed them.

What an absolute gem of a place this is. Excellent food at a really good price. I just wish I didn't live 500 miles away from it. Well worth visiting if you are in the area.

Quite anonymous place. Food is average/good quality, but the service is cold and not amicable. Price is good

One of the most enjoyable breakfast I had in a long time.

Lovely little cafe, food was great, would recommend & I’d go there again if I’m in the area 😊

What a lovely friendly cafe, a surprise find . We have had a very good breakfast here. I'd definitely recommend it, if we were staying longer we'd be back for lunch as well.

Lovely very clean cafe. The breakfast superb with perfect toast and not undercooked bacon like many other places. It has lots of different choices at varying prices.

We came across this unassuming, spotlessly clean café when looking for somewhere on a Sunday morning for breakfast the service and food were excellent. The facilities was spotless. We can’t thank the owners enough for posting items we left behind on to us. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

We had a fantastic family breakfast out with myself, my wife, and my dad. The breakfasts are excellent value for money, and the staff are brilliant. We do live in the Cirencester, and this is one of our ‘go to’ places for breakfast.

Went here for breakfast. Such lovely friendly and helpful lady who was more than happy to accommodate my request for a 'dry' Cappuccino.... with most places it always turns into a lengthy explanation of not wanting such a milky Cappuccino. She listened, which most places don't and did our coffee and it is THE best coffee we have had anywhere for a very long time. We put in our order and again I had some requests.... very crispy bacon, hard fried egg etc. She took all this on board with such loveliness. This really was such a wonderful change to the majority of cafe owners/staff. It felt like she really valued our custom rather than just taking it for granted as other places do. The breakfast was EXACTLY as requested and really good. The prices too are excellent. What really made a big difference for us was that at the time, there was no music playing or radio on, and it was so lovely and quiet and peaceful. Just what you want for a relaxing breakfast...... just before we left though, she put the radio on, but at least we got to eat ours in peace. This is not local to us but if ever in Cirencester again this is definitely where we will go again

Great breakfast, just right on a wet Saturday morning

The food was okay but the quality of items on the plate where poor lost on the reviews being so high. in a good location to do well if the effort is made to improve ingredients

The food is so good, the resturant is so neat and clean. Great environment. The shop owners are very nice and put great effort to cook the food.

Nice family feel cafe, if you want an English breakfast it's not commercialised service, you'll be served quickly and it's made just around the corner from the tables. It has a retro style to it and it's not trying to be anything special, it just does the basics well. One issue is that they only have dairy milk but that wasn't the end of the world.

We googled for a place to eat breakfast in Cirencester and this came up with a good review. No regrets for coming all the way from Swindon! Nice and clean. Staff were friendly. Food were cooked just right and were tasty. Fairly priced. My kids loved the milkshakes! My partner told me we will definitely going back!

Lovely breakfast, freshly cooked. Staff were pleasant and cafe clean and welcoming. Would fully recommend

Very lovely cafe! Welcoming staff, cozy atmosphere and super tasty food. The only let down was the amount of mushrooms on the breakfast. 5 thin slices of a small mushroom was a little disappointing but for < £8 if you’re not bothered about the mushrooms you can’t go wrong, it was all delicious. There was a very healthy portion of salmon on the eggs royale as well. I definitely recommend this cafe but would probably give 4.5 if I could.

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Searched on Google maps for a breakfast... walked around... saw the standard Costa and Nero... didn't want a just a pastry... could have got from the market just near to them... searched for a "breakfast and found this gem Staff courteous, helpful and excellent Cafe very very clean Prices fair Choice quite varied and adapted to tasted and needs Try it... only a small frontage on the street so look out for it

Lovely Sunday roast, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere 😁

Had a really lovely breakfast here. The prices were very reasonable and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Don't be fooled by how tiny this place looks from the outside - it goes back a long way! I can very much recommend it.

We saw a billboard for the cafe and followed it down the street, so glad we did, a nice clean small cafe in the centre of Cirencester serving fresh food at great prices. Service was quick and food tasted lovely with a good portion size. Catered for the children, who ate everything! Would definitely recommend!

Looking for brunch in Cirencester and found this place on Google maps. Lovely friendly smiling lady welcomed us in. Got to be the cleanest place we been into, no marks or smudges on menus and tables all spotlessly clean. Had our coffee very quickly, and good coffee by the way. Our order a short time later we had Old Cafe Breakfast and an English Breakfast off the menu, freshly cooked. Very well presented and hot. The sausage and bacon where delicious. We also had an extra coffee and a milkshake. The menu isnt huge, but there is a good choice with vegetarian options, lunch, and light meals but is priced very reasonably. Definitely worth a revisit and a real friendly hidden gem in Cirencester. Thankyou The Old Cafe it was lovely meal.

Brilliant breakfast! Perfectly cooked .. just lovely .. well done!

Food is great. Friendly.feels like a cafe

Passing through the area and searching for a place for breakfast, The Old Cafe came up on our search and we are so glad it did! We were served a fabulous, freshly cooked breakfast by lovely staff/owners which we enjoyed in the pretty cafe. A quick visit to the loo before leaving and impressed with the cleanliness. It was spotless. If you're in the area, pop by as you won't be disappointed.

Came across this family run cafe last weekend, ate there both mornings, the breakfasts were lovely, service was great. Very friendly. Food was hot and well cooked. Very reasonably priced. All tables cleared and cleaned as soon as people left. Wouldn't hesitate to go back if we were in the area.

Very good basic cafe, food is good service is fantastic, and very friendly.

Under new management from April 2022 good clean freshly cooked foods, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and a Sunday roast too, drinks and coffees, a simple menu done beautifully, fresh soft bread in the sandwiches, pleasant service, family operation with reasonable prices, open Sundays too. Well worth a visit just for a coffee and sandwich....

It was okay, tea was nice, service was great, very nice lady at the till, nice location. Everything was fine, then my mother was halfway through eating her beans and she found a long black hair in them... Needless to say we stopped eating and left. Sorry 😕

Popped in for an impromptu brunch with my brother and wife, Staff where very friendly, and I will be returning soon!

My wife has left a review below but I have to add to it 🙂 we had a fabulous breakfast and was good value too. Highly recommendable

Down to earth good "greasy Jo" food. Lovely and clean. Quick service. Great prices.

Great greasy spoon, good size portions and £7.95 for a full English breakfast.

Really nice cafe, shame to find pieces of plastic in my chicken burger, the disappointing thing was that the staff had little concern and still charged me full price. The plastic was not from the mayo or ketchup it was found in the burger and when eating it.

Thoroughly recommend The Old Cafe, food always good and piping hot, a real treat on a Sunday morning.

Turned away from the Toro Cafe so came here and so glad we did. Great service, too breakfast and coffee. Good value for money.

Absolutely top dollar always first class service

Can't fault the place. Good food. Nice people. Not expensive.

She just opened at 8.30am. We both just sat down at table, and she came over for order. My husband had Veggie Breakfast and I had Full English and two cups of coffee....there wasn't much of a wait. All I know is that we both left cafe Stuffed and enjoyed our food.

Great family run Cafe with a great menu of all our great English favourites and more!

Great place for breakfast. Good choice in menu and delivered very quickly. Lovely friendly staff

Love coming here. My partner and I own a business in Cheltenham and we often come here for breakfast or tea. Good quality food and equally good prices!

I am very partial to Eggs Benedict. Not enough places serve it for my liking. But the Old Cafe serves up one of the best classic versions I have had for a long long time. We also had a perfectly cooked well done bacon sandwich. Thoroughly recommended for classic breakfast food done well.

Great food and service. Wanted a Sunday breakfast whilst visiting area. Personally I didn't like the sausage but I'm fussy.

We came across this lovely cafe by chance. The food was wonderful and also the service. We would definitely recommend.

CHECK YOUR CHANGE Woman at counter was rude, but the worst of all when I left the cafe realised I’d paid with a 20 and got given change for 10. Apparently happens a bit so check your change

Woman behind counter was rude, but worst of all was upon leaving realising I had paid with a 20 and getting change for a 10. Apparently happened more than once to who I was visiting. And as majority of the clientele are elder it seems to be done on purpose

The old cafe is a truly wonderful cafe the food os cooked fresh good choices on the menu . The people who run the cafe are so friendly and chatty and nothing is to much trouble They don’t mind if you want to swop things on the menu ,if you want a nice clean place to eat that’s Good value for money head to the old cafe

Best pace fir breakfast on a Sunday morning cooked brilliant...staff frienly

This is a great find - well worth seeking out. The coffee is outstandingly good - the best in Cirencester - and very reasonably priced. Lunch was nicely cooked and generous. Staff were friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely be back.

Excellent freshly cooked food nicely priced and served by real friendly staff. Will come again soon!

Appalling service. EXTREMELY rude staff to myself and my very well behaved 9yo son. We waited at the allocated area, stood by the till. No other customers in the café. We were ignored and looked at like we had 2 heads by a rude lady staff member who when we were eventually asked our order ( two milk shakes to take away) she huffed, puffed and spoke in a different language i did not understand. She slammed the drinks about, didn't bother to measure the ingredients and failed to put some of the ingredients in. Pushed the milk towards the counter but far enough away that i couldn't safely reach it. Barked the cost and snatched the payment. Upon leaving and drinking the milkshake it was very clear that the milk was on the turn, very very water like and quite possibly the worst shake I'd ever had. It had no flavour at all. Just watery slight off milk. No strawberry or banana at all.

Excellent service every time. Excellent food too.

Great breakfast, price and service, only minor niggle was the very cheap vinegery ketchup in Heinz bottles. Will visit again for sure

Just before the recent lockdown we popped to Cirencester for brunch. We found The Old Cafe and were greeted with friendly staff and a warm environment. Both the food and hot drinks were lovely and they were very accommodating with our 2 year old (they do have high chairs). We cant wait to go back and have an amazing breakfast again soon!

Visited here on a day out in Cirencester. We visited on the reviews posted on trip-adviser, and to be honest we would have walked past it, as small and nothing special from the outside. However once inside it was great, very clean and we all had a fabulous meal. The eggs Royal was beautiful. All food was freshly cooked and it certainly looks like it’s a favourite with the locals. Would definitely return!

The best breakfast in town. Staff are friendly and welcoming. We have visited here as a family a few times and love it!

Really lovely breakfast and very reasonably priced. Great service, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Will definitely be coming here again.

Excellent service and friendly staff

Clean, nice food at reasonable prices.Great coffee, Lovely staff, we will be back!

Relaxing good friendly service amazing old place

Saturday afternoon had a ham and cheese sandwich it was nice good service and atmosphere

Lovely lovely people, great with children. So friendly and welcoming. Clean and tidy. Food is delicious. Well done guys top marks. :-) just perfect

Great veggie and English cooked breakfasts. Attentive, friendly staff and quick service

Correct mais sans plus. Frites surgelés, repas très basique sans âme. Il pourrait y avoir un effort pour donner plus de goût et de saveur sans que cela coûte plus cher (abandonnez les frites surgelées au profit des frites maison serait déjà un plus). Serveuse à peine polie.

Excellent breakfast cooked to perfection 👌

Best place.. Very good coffee and breakfast.. And the owners are the kinds people ever,!!!

Los propietarios son geniales y desde que se hicieron cargo el año pasado, el lugar está impecablemente limpio y la comida siempre es perfecta. . Nos hemos abierto camino a través del menú y hemos encontrado que cada plato es tan limpio, fresco y satisfactorio como cada uno. El personal siempre es súper amable y profesional y ahora toda mi familia lo usa como su lugar de reunión. altamente recomendado. los menús son pequeños pero perfectos, pero siempre harán lo que quieras si lo preguntas, ya que el chef está allí todo el tiempo. Gran lugar familiar.solo durante el día y sin licencia de alcohol todavía.