The Olde Nook in Lichfield - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Yet another little gem in Lichfield Freshly cooked breakfast, lovely pot of tea, great value. Friendly staff, highly recommend a must try.

There was a special on the breakfast So we asked for it £12 It was double of everything, but my partner isn’t a big eater so I said on the one could you only put one of everything instead of two ( still wanted to pay the £12) They would benefit really we were told we can’t do that , we asked why , Didn’t say I will go and ask Just No ! I said you could make another breakfast with which we don’t have ! No was still the answer Well I felt like getting up and walking out, Why is my question ??? Small breakfast was £5:95 I’m a bigger eater so they wouldn’t have lost out ! Not even a smile on their faces Don’t care what you want ! That’s how they do it and that’s that, So if you want customer service there don’t bother .

We were looking for afternoon tea and had checked a few options online: the quirky building and the price looked appealing. You choose your own sandwich (slightly extra charge for salmon and prawn) and cake, which means you get a customised option. Portions were massive and they let us have a doggy bag for the cake. Lovely staff, lovely food, staff very adaptive too: let us swap tea for juice and our jams for no extra charge. £10 a head and limitless tea and coffee.

Popped in for a quick drink and lunch with a friend. A good welcome by a member of staff, but we were promptly informed of the various items on the menu that they didn’t have. The reason being the “Easter break”. Bearing in mind one item was tuna ( an item my friend would have chosen for the baked potato filling), and possibly echoing previous comments, how difficult is it to go to a local supermarket and buy a couple of tins ? We both settled on baked potato with cheese and beans (we were told that they had no beans, but found some) and tea for two. The tea was luke warm unfortunately, and the extra hot water, wasn’t . The potatoes to be fair weren’t bad, but served on very small plates so difficult to eat. Neither of us would return, the cafe looks tired and in need of a good clean. A shame, because with a bit of effort, this could be lovely.

This is a beautiful quaint cafe offering good range menu. We have returned several times and always enjoy their very reasonable priced full English breakfast. Would highly recommend. Lovely welcoming staff.

Lovely quaint cafe,wonderful breakfast .Great friendly staff, value for money. A good range of foods on the menu.

Ordered and paid over £8 for 2 coffees and a cream scone. The Luke warm drinks where served with a scone jam an no cream, at no point was we told no cream the owner just snapped ‘shall i take it away! ‘ i have multiple illnesses and was put on the spot so i put up and shut up as the owner made me feel intimidated. She said they had no other cakes as she had been on holiday. No refund offered for missing cream. Outside the cafe had strong sewerage smell and inside was dark and dank. Cash only taken and not returned if order not fulfilled. Do not recommend. No option for zero rating so gave one reluctantly.

Great food. Lovely staff. Very accommodating and dog friendly. Value for money. Good sized portions. Great location. Ice cream shop next door too.

This is a beautiful, atmospheric eating establishment. We had a wonderful full English breakfast again Superb meal and great value. This is now our new favourite place in Lichfield

Having walked past several cafes and pubs with prices to make your head spin we were very pleased to find this one. Lovely location and a quirky building. Extensive menu, very good value. All of our food was delivered piping hot and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will be going again!

Visited today for breakfast,we had the two for £9.99 deal. Staff were friendly and accommodating when I asked for scrambled eggs instead of fried. Sausage and bacon were good quality and breakfast cooked to perfection. Lovely hidden gem and excellent value for money. Lovely quirky cafe. Thank you ladies.

We had the breakfast two for £9 plus excellent value neither of us could finish it, there was that much of it, very friendly staff. I noticed how clean it was, as soon as a table was vacated a member of staff was cleaning it. I would recommend this eatery to anyone.

Really tasty freshly cooked food. Great value. Friendly staff. A very quirky small tearoom, full of character. Their breakfasts are amazing.

Popped in for lunch while visiting Lichfield. It was 3.30pm, so they were only serving sandwiches, cakes and scones. We each had a sandwich, shared a scone, and had a cafetiere of coffee and a pot of tea. Food was tasty, service was great and bill was reasonable. The building is gorgeous, over 2 floors. I'm looking forward to going back for afternoon tea, at a bargain price of £18. While supporting a small, local business.

We go about 3 times a month for breakfast .. top quality every-time in our opinion best value for breakfast in Lichfield . Sausages good quality .Very small place so lucky if you get a table . Toast was over done this time but again great breakfast . Great little place.

Well ! In Lichfield and fancied a breakfast Saw an A board in the street and 2 full English for £9.95 seemed to good to be true Busy when we arrived got the last table upstairs Menu was good lots to choose. I had the full English with extra black pudding wife had eggs Benedict and we had a pot of tea. Tea arrived first Then came the food!!!! Full English not a difficult thing to do? Bacon raw sausage was nice,beans are beans,tinned tomatoes cold,mushrooms ok, eggs nice and runny, black pudding was alive. Good cpr and it would of walked off !! It had literally been in the grill for 10 seconds😬 Toast. Well it was warm bread. Never seen a toaster and was buttered for you ! Wife’s food looked ok. Just ok Went to pay. Cash only said mrs overall. Replied it says cards accepted all over the place. Not today. Cash !! Quite rude. Perhaps tell people it’s cash before they order ?? All in all quite rubbish!!!

This is my second review for The Olde Nook. I have visited here many times since my initial review and I have never been let down once. The food has always been excellent and very fairly priced. I always opt for the breakfast which is always superb, not to mention they do the best toast I've ever, (taking the title from Burslem Technical college way back in 1986). Staff are always great, especially the waitress with the very strong East London accent. Many thanks to all at The Olde Nook.

What a lovely surprise to find the lovely restaurant. Lovely staff who take your order from the menu . I had chicken and mushroom pie with mashed potatoes, carrots and peas with gravy . My friend had a steak and kidney pudding with new potatoes and carrots and peas with gravy. All came piping hot . Dessert homemade Bakewell tart with hot custard , delicious. It's only a small place but the food is great value for money Certainly an eatery not to pass by .

The food was very quick, incredibly reasonably priced. Served with a smile by the efficient & conscientious ladies whom were serving. Thank you

Lucky to get a table for two as very busy on Saturday. Lovely cooked breakfast. Staff welcoming and friendly. Will call again next time we're in Lichfield. Great location on the main route between the market square and the cathedral.

Went for breakfast last week. Was not impressed. Bacon was so hard I couldn’t eat it and black pudding was not cooked. Such a shame as cafe is in such a nice location. Highly disappointed. Would not recommend.

Popped into The Old Nook for breakfast (1st visit). The food was amazing. I had sausage sandwich & hubby full english. The quality of the produce was 1st class. Best breakfast we have had in a long time and value for money. Would highly recommend....

We stumbled upon this little cafe, just opening up on Saturday morning. We were made very welcome. It’s a quaint little cafe the was a former pig shelter I believe (sty) Lovely Christmas decorations and lights. We opted for 2 full English breakfasts with loads...

My wife had a hot filter coffee knocked all over her accidentally by the waitress today, who whilst apologetic, did not offer any compensation for the ruined clothing or even offer the meal for free. Disgraceful customer service and will not be returning. Fortunately she...

We booked in for an afternoon tea with a voucher we had been given as a gift. When we first got there, we were told that we were incorrect and it was booked in half an hour later. We then came back half an hour...

We came here for lunch. Lichfield was, admittedly, busy. We were seated outside (so they knew we were here). It’s supposed to be table service. But we waited for about 10 minutes before I had to ask if we could order. The drinks came out...

I came here with a close friend whilst visiting on Sunday after her recommendation. Lichfield itself was very busy with the food festival, but we went in here and to the upstairs room which was really quiet. We decided on afternoon tea as a treat....

Lovely cooked poached eggs on toast. Pleasant staff Nice clean and comfortable establishment. Would recommend

Came across this venue having located Litchfield’s Cathedral. Fantastic building with some history to tell itself! Extremely well priced menu £6.95 fora steak pie meal with a pot of tea and a coke £10.55. Extremely polite staff, lady with glasses and black hair and younger...

Went for breakfast as they offered a great deal for a full English. Service initially was great and when the food came all seemed ok. Half way through my wife pointed out mould on the toast. Neither of us could stomach any more for obvious...

Good coffee, tea and cakes for our group of 10. Lunch looked appetizing too but a bit too soon after our full English breakfast at the George Hotel.

Popped in for a quick affordable lunch. Staff were very friendly. Good size jacket potato with fillings. Food arrived swifly.

Best breakfast in town in a quaint period little cafe restaurant. Lovely warm atmosphere and also the cheapest. I wouldn’t go anywhere else

Stopped here for breakfast today, great little place, lovely staff, I had the full English and it was fantastic, no grease and well presented. My wife had Eggs Royale with bacon and she loved it. Prices are really good and we will be back to...

Visited this welcoming cafe during a trip to Litchfield. The breakfast was outstanding, great quality ingredients, and wonderful service.

This is a homely eatery in the pleasant surroundings of Lichfield. A previous visit had been totally enjoyable. However, this occasion was characterised by poor food and an over zealous waitress that couldn’t accept the meal wasn’t up to scratch. We ordered a tea, coffee,...

What a fab little Cafe, traditional, welcoming, great food, amazing value for money. Blonde cook was Fabulous and our waitress Corey was a star. . Definitely be back, can’t wait to see the Xmas decorations.

We are regular visitors to The Olde Nook. Recently popped in and had 2 large breakfasts for £9.00. What an absolutely bargain for a fabulous quality breakfast. You wouldn’t get 1 for that price elsewhere. The sausages are amazing. It’s a very popular and busy...

Requested two cream teas and a panini. Had to pay extra for one scone and two coffees at they only served the afternoon tea for one person. Told my wife she was awkward. Rude and unapologetic. Kept arguing the toss while I was writing this...

On Friday 8th October I visited this cafe with 8 friends to have the advertised breakfast of £9 for two. Before entering one member of our party checked that they could accommodate us all. The lady who was cooking was consulted and agreed it was...

Visited the cafe Saturday for lunch and the food was nice however the Manageress and some of the staff let it down greatly. Leeanne who was our waitress was the saving Grace. A drink has been spilt all over my cousin and went into her...

Lovely little cafe, we had hoped to sit outside as it was a beautiful day but unfortunately all the seats were taken but they were happy for us to sit inside with our dog. Staff all so friendly and helpful, food was tasty - soup...

Lovely little cafe popped in when the food festival was going on bank holiday Monday Had two breakfasts for £9 have no idea how they can do such a tasty filling breakfast for that price The service was the best felt very welcome from being...

We received a warm welcome on arrival at The Olde Nook and this excellent service continued throughout our time here. The full afternoon tea was delicious, well-presented and offered a choice of sandwiches and cakes. It was good quality and certainly value for money.

Amazing value for money, food lovely and generous portions, staff friendly, great interaction between owner and customers. Were offering alternatives where specials had run out. Only drawback being toilet up steep stairs, but it's an old building and space is a premium. Will definitely be...

Called in for Breakfast. Was warned there was a bit of a wait but when the food arrived it was worth the wait. Good quality and value for money.

In a very pleasant location near the Minster Pool, the Cathedral and the main town centre car park this is a small cafe with some outdoor seating. We wanted a light "soup and sandwich" lunch and this is what we got. There was a choice...

The venue itself is a lovley little old building, looks like it was maybe a house many years ago. Its cosy and comfortable 😌 I love the original beams and fireplace in the upstairs room Staff are friendly and attentative , it didn't take long...

On the road to the Cathedral you come across thus small but nice cafe. Good range of foods from cooked breakfasts to pies etc. Limited seating downstairs but more up stairs Good service and sensible prices

Popped in for a quiet breakfast, good prices for quality food, sausages were lovely, nice coffee, eggs cooked perfectly will be back this week when next in the area this weekend.

Popped in to try the full english breakfast. A nice breakfast, good value for money, and good service.

Thank you for a really good lunch even though we chose the All Day Breakfast! Getting a bit fussy in my old age and this was the place where I could request exactly what I wanted - no black pudding, toasted crusts and instant coffee - the filter variety keeps me awake for the rest of the week. And Lianne and Heather were so polite and friendly.

I have tried several places in the city for breakfast and this is by far the best. Excellent food well cooked and served by very friendly staff in a quaint little cafe. Thoroughly recommended check it out.👍👍

Great little place... upstairs to this place too👍two breakfast for £9 fab value.. great service clean place🤗love the apple juice too 🤗🤗

Called in for breakfast while on a family visit to Lichfield. Couldn't fault it and at 2 for £9 it was terrific value.

We went here for lunch today, myself, daughter and granddaughter. My daughter had home made creamy vegetable soup with granary bread. My granddaughter and myself had afternoon tea for two, £14.00 for the two!! Fantastic warm home made scones, clotted cream and jam, choice of sandwiches, and a big slice of cake, we chose chocolate fudge cake, and coffee and walnut, with unlimited tea or coffee. My daughter's soup was thick and tasty with loads of vegetables. We will be back.

I really can't understand why some people are moaning about the size of this cafe! Yes, it's small - it's blatantly obvious from the moment you enter the door. So, if you worry about being "cramped", don't eat here - it's a no brainer!! IDIOTS!!!We went here on a late Sunday afternoon as it was one of the few places still serving after 3pm. We were warmly welcomed and served by a very friendly young lady from Birmingham. The food was superb as was the tea, we had a great chat with her etc. There are people moaning about being able to hear the staff in the kitchen - well, the cafe is very small and the kitchen is in an adjoining room, so of course you're going to hear the staff - ffs! Also moaning about the waitress leaning over the table, again, space is a premium so...........!? I can only think that the moaners are from Sutton Coldfield thinking they're going to some 5 star Michelin restaurant.Honestly the cafe is really nice, so give it a visit.

I've been here a couple of times recently & both times sat upstairs. The service & food has been very good, well presented & very tasty. I hope to go again soon

We saw the sign in the square advertising the nook and the breakfasts. However on sitting in the quaint room with original timbers we find the breakfasts are finished. Disappointing but as it was raining cats and dogs we decided to stay. The next four customers that arrived all asked for the breakfast and we're told they were finished. Two left without ordering the others stayed to be honest we would have left had it not been raining so heavy. The food we ordered was freshly prepared and good quality and the coffee was lovely best in lichfield I think. When a couple went to pay they were informed it was cash only this was a bit of a shock and it was lucky I had been to the cashpoint on the way because I would not have had enough cash. Despite hearing an argument from the kitchen it was quite relaxed.What they need to learn is give the customer what they want and that was clearly the breakfast menu make sure the sign at the end of Dam street advertising the breakfasts states not after 1pm and have a notice so customers know they will need cash as I for one carry very little cash as I pay by card for almost everything. They need to improve a few things and when they do it would be the gem you look for.

A group of us came here for some co-working time today - perfect little spot upstairs where we are out of the way but enjoy the atmosphere of a busy coffee shop. One thing I do need to work is great coffee - and I definitely can't complain. Between us there was Earl Grey, teas, coffee, cold drinks, tea cakes, omelette and a huge veggie breakfast. Everyone is full, and lots of work done. We will be back.

Great food great cafe great staff, will be using the olde nook again. Was recommended by guys at work and it didn’t let me down.

we popped in just for a spot of lunch, both ordering the ploughman's, however disappointed when they both came out with a piece of bread and butter on the side of a dish, and not even enough to make a sandwich. My experience of a ploughman's is it is usually served with a crusty baguette or a crusty roll. Overly priced, for a slice of bread and butter, lump of cheese, coleslaw, salad and Branston pickle. Customer service started well, and greeted pleasantly, however that ceased when we got our drinks. Won't go again, we will try one of the many other cafes in the vacinity in the future.

Was everything we needed, quint little nook, very polite staff. I had soup and a sandwich, sandwich was generously filled. Only dip for me was the soup was a little too thin for my personal preference, but other than that the experience was lovely.

Popped in as we were in Lichfield and was pleasantly surprised. Chose sandwich and soup. Sandwich was filled with lots of salmon and cream cheese. Brocolli and Stilton soup was tasty. Would have liked a bit more ‘texture’ to the soup but was still tasty. Staff were very friendly.

Went into the cafe today and it was wonderful. Ordered two breakfasts and came so quickly. The staff was so welcoming when we first walked in and made us feel real comfortable. Iv tried a few cafes in Lichfield, but this is by far mine and my partners favourite! Defiantly will be coming again.

went today for a breakfast the staff we're very rude no manners . the food orders we're wrong i ask no bacon then the sausages were raw

My first visit to the Olde Nook Tearooms,this week after being recommended by my partner’s friends.

The Olde Nook never fails to deliver quality food at an amazing price. 2 breakfasts for £8. Good food and friendly service time after time. Thanks guys.

There were quite a few issues that arose during our visit here. When we first arrived, there were plenty of staff free, however no-one sorted out a table or even greeted us. When someone did finally see to us, they were not particular friendly and multiple dishes we tried to order were out of stock. Both me and my friend are vegetarian so our choices where then even more limited. Eventually we managed to order something but had to order a non- vegetarian meal with a request to NOT have the meat in. The dish arrived with bacon in still. Luckily my friend spotted it before she ate any. When we informed the staff they didn't even seem to be very apologetic. I don't like leaving bad reviews normally however due to the poor attitude of the staff, the lack of availability on the menu and the complete incompetence of the staff to cater for vegetarians in a satisfactory way, i would discourage people from eating here. It is a shame as the location is actually quite nice.

Unsure why this little independent had such bad reviews. The staff were super friendly and the food was excellent quality and good value. Visited for a late breakfast and nothing could be too much trouble. Scrambled eggs and salmon excellent . Excellent location near cathedral in a lovely old building. Highly recommended

This little place could be so different if you had the right staff and managed the place better. When we arrived we sat down and a waitress inside if asking if we would like a menu actually said “don’t you know what you want most customers know what they want to order???? What a bad attitude, the food came without too much of a wait but do not advertise a prawn sandwich and then serve shrimp! Also cash only, what century are you in, ridiculous that this is how you operate. Combination with your rude staff and food not being advertised honestly we won’t be coming back such a shame as this little place could be so different

We look forward to going there for lunch never fails to please always really good food pleasant staff .

what looks nice outside doesn't mean it is inside! Yes the staff are friendly , but seriously leaning across tables to pass cups to the customer when you can get nearer is not ideal, calling downstairs to get another server to pass you the spoons you forgot is not nice , get them yourself ! The place is tired inside and not 'cosy' - the cakes are not homemade - no matter what is said - no one mentioned and there are absolutely no signage to say 'CASH ONLY' so when come to pay you are told there is a cash point down the road ! Sorry ? Why are you cash only? This place is one very small step up from a greasy joes cafe - sorry it's not worth it

Went to The Olde Nook for breakfast as a birthday treat. I know I've said it before but you really would be hard pushed to find a better place in Lichfield for breakfast. The food is first class and cooked to perfection. The staff are attentive and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble.

Called in for snack lunch,quaint looking venue very "English". Food OK,tasty, nicely presented and fair price. Young waitresses polite but lacking any sort of charisma or customer service skills. Big problem, "cash only " -- really -- in 21st century ? Had to walk to ATM to pay bill,and then "don't do receipts"- don't seem to realize it's a legal requirement ! Just a funny way to run a business- won't be rushing back !

Friendly staff but sadly the breakfast was disappointing - it was quite watery I suspect from the tinned tomatoes. The food was piping hot and appeared to be mostly microwaved. First photo fogged up the lens on my camera. Quite dark inside. Don’t think I’d visit again.

Popped in for a coffee and cake. We were given a warm friendly welcome.

Even the lovely ladies that work there couldn’t make up for the fact that the owner served me with a cooked breakfast that was swamped in water (as per another review I’ve seen) and that the sausage contained a long black thing in it that looked like rats droppings to me.

Been quite few times reasently very good lamb shank very tasty breakfast so nice little bit to much.

We both had the large breakfast which was very reasonably priced. You get a good amount of food for your money. It was served hot but with lots of excess water on the plate I assume due to the tinned tomatoes. Sausages were nice, eggs were fried (no choice) and were a bit too runny for my liking. All was edible, not for picky eaters I don’t think though.

We visited 2 weeks ago for some late breakfast. You are spoilt for choice in the area so took a gamble which didnt pay off. A group of gents were having breakfast beside us and dropped a plate on the floor due to a leaning table with a glass top, so the plate naturally slid!

A couple of times a month , my golf partner and I visit , for breakfast...two brekkies for £8......two sausage , bacon , egg , mushroom , tomatoes and two slices of toast. All of this is cooked to order , and must be one of the deals of Lichfield....

My friend and I went to the Olde Nook Tearooms for the first time on Tuesday, after my sister in law recommended it.

I can recommend this café VERY much.

Called in on Tuesday for a quick bite to eat there were 4 of us and we all enjoyed our food we had soup and sandwiches and a tea cake. There was only two staff on the chef and a waitress both working like mad up and down stairs. I requested my soup to be piping hot and it was

Stopped off for luch while visiting the town; in a lovely little Georgian house, there is a fair range of sandwiches and meals. We each had the soup and a sandwich (5.95) plus a soft drink, a coffee and a slice of bakewell tart each. £24 all in; pleasant staff, fast service.

We dropped in for a lateish lunch while visiting Lichfield on a cold day. It is small and cramped, but that wouldn’t matter if staff were welcoming. They were gossiping loudly in the kitchen and very slow to greet us. A waitress finally emerged from the kitchen and took our order, but we were lucky. Two other couples came in while we were there but left because no one welcomed them or gave them a menu. When the food finally came after a longish wait it was obviously straight out of the microwave with tinned vegetables and essentially tasteless. Avoid this place.

We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch here. A good selection on the menu. It's not the Ritz but the food was great for our needs.

I booked this cute looking cafe for afternoon tea for two of my friends and I. We all live in different places and Lichfield is about central for us, so we'd all driven an hour or so to meet. My friend is gluten free and I booked in advance to ensure it wouldn't be a problem. Booked with a chap over the phone a couple days before we went and he even asked which table I'd prefer and I advised one friend has a baby in a buggy so somewhere we wouldn't trip anyone up would be good.

Lulled in by the cosy look from outside and its proximity to Cathedral, plus we were frozen and hungry. Ordered breakfast and the told it was 'sold out'!! Please remove your board from outside if that's the case. Had to settle for a miserable offering of toasted tea cake - barely toasted and already spread with a scraping of marg /butter (who knows) and catering portion of jam. Won't be back!

Called in for lunch today. We ordered the cottage pie and the steak and ale pie. Both meals arrived fresh and hot. It's worth bearing in mind that this is not a fast food establishment and the food is cooked to order so even if there is a little waiting time you can be sure of superb food. We usually see Jen and Richard who make us feel very welcome and almost like family. A big thank you to everyone at The Olde Nook. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

We called here and fell into the trap as it felt buzzy. We sat upstairs next to the toilet door which was propped open. There was no paper towels to dry your hand.

Out of the lovely places to eat in Lichfield we were unfortunate to choose this one!-It was cramped and hot-we ordered 3 coffees,cake ,poached eggs and hot chocolate with cream and marsh mallows-coffees came 15 minutes later with dirty cups,hot chocolate came with no cream - l wasn't offered an alternative!-My friend's much anticipated coffee cake failed to materialise and the poached eggs arrived after 40minutes!-the carpet and the toilets are filthy and when l paid l was charged full price for the chocolate with non-existent cream-disgusting place with unfriendly staff!

Never been in this cafe before so many in lichfield working my way round. On entering it was so cute witn xmas decorations. Lady very friendly but I was so disappointed with toasted teacake it was not toasted or warm neither was my husband's.tea looked weak in pot.cappuccino was fine.coffees served in a caffeterie.toast was done perfect.meals also advertised here seemed a good price.

We chose this place at random during a day visit to Lichfield for a sandwich and cup of tea both...

My daughter and grandchildren met me in Lichield for a late lunch .A friend had mentioned a place where she...

Love eating outside this cafe, with a coffee and a bacon sandwich, watching the world walk by.

Stopped in here on our way to cathedral 2 breakfasts for £8 was advertised outside when we enquired inside breakfasts had finished however the chef said no problem he would do a breakfast for us and it was lovely good quality and served by friendly helpful staff

Esto era casi como un restaurante pop-up. No es un montón de habilidades de negocios, pero pintoresco. Aparecimos para almorzar y estaba bien. Por el precio, creo que muy bien. Mi esposa volvimos otro día para té y ella realmente lo pasamos muy bien. Así que no esperes mucho pero es acogedor, pintoresco, agradables.

Disappointing. I thought the seats and tables were a bit grubby. Tea pot was stained which in my opinion is a bit off putting. Asked for a sausage sandwich and got a sausage and bacon sandwich which had plenty of uncooked fat on it. Sorry but I won't be going back and given the huge number of eateries in Lichfield I went and picked this one for my 50th birthday breakfast!! You live and learn.