The Orange Crate in Monmouthshire

I have been to the Orange Crate on multiple occasions and have never had a bad experience. The wraps are delicious and the soups and the Cold War juice is my fave! Staff very friendly and great to have local.

They made me a very nice bacon and lettice sandwich on brown bread. It's was a large sandwich. Coffee was fine. Comfortable cafe with plenty of room.

Great service, yummy fresh juices and filling sandwiches. We all came in in a bad mood, and after 20 minutes in there we were all happy campers... Including our 2 year old, which is no mean feat.

I have visited a few times as I have been trying to support local businesses. Really good coffee and juices but the service the last time I visited was awful. Waited over 20 minutes for one of the two toasties ordered and then had to remind them to bring the second which then took another 10 minutes. Hopefully they can sort the staffing issue at busier times. When it’s quiet during the day it is not a problem.

Coffee and a toastie which filled the lunch time munchies. We also shared a help yourself salad from the salad bar which was very nice but would have been better for their health conscious image if you put the salad into a reusable bowl rather than a plastic container

We came across this delightful cafe when stopping off in Chepstow on our return home from holiday. First impressions were great as it was well-organised and very clean. The array of fresh juices on offer is fantastic and the food is all freshly prepared. We ordered a tuna melt, bacon roll and egg mayonnaise sandwich. Everything was so fresh and flavoursome with generous fillings. There was a small salad bar and various sandwich options in the take-away section. The coffee, tea and fresh juices were excellent likewise the apple pie. Service was friendly too. We were so thrilled to find this place! We will definitely be back - very highly recommended.

We asked for recommendation for lunch from staff at Chepstow Castle. They directed us to the Orange Crate in town. Enjoyed delicious homemade leek and potato soup with hot crusty bread.

We ordered sandwiches, a coffee and a pot of tea. A chicken tikka sandwich and a ham salad sandwich. The drinks were served straight away while we sat in comfortable chairs and watched the world go by through the window. We waited for the sandwiches while they were being freshly made. They tasted good and fresh in soft wholemeal slices. The service was friendly and the prices reasonable. A pleasant eating experience !

The orange crate sells a range of healthy freshly made foods and drinks.Choose from a salad bar,where you choose your own fillings.A wide range of healthy fruit and vegetable juices aswell as shakes,teas and coffees.They do healthy wraps with plenty of vegetarian options aswell as sandwiches and toasties.Great to have somewhere healthy to eat and a change from the usual overpriced coffee shops.They also have homemade soup and a roll and a different type each day.All very reasonably priced.Great location in the heart of Chepstow town centre.

What a lovely place, always dismissed going there think there wasn’t much of an offering but was proven wrong. Firstly the staff are amazing so attentive visited with a friend and her little one, the toddler was hungry so they hurried our food along. So much choice, good value & yummy!! Will definitely return!!

poor quality food generally not up to standard and salad not fresh. would rather pay more elsewhere and get the full healthy version

Nice small cafe with healthy alternatives, unfortunately it’s gone downhill lately. Salad bar food looks dried out and unappetising. I commented on how sad the salad looked and instead of my usual bowl of mixed salad with tuna l decided on a Brie toasty, it came with limp, brown edged lettuce.😠

We made a special trip to The Orange Crate based on a recommendation of their gluten-free offerings. However when we got there and my friend enquired as to the preparation, the girl advised us that there was not an isolated preparation area. She was concerned about cross-contamination (she has a strong intolerance) so she merely resorted to having a pre-packed cereal bar and crisps just to be safe which defeated the whole point of our visit! There were two young girls and a guy working at the time, all seemed rather disinterested and service was somewhat disjointed, with one of the girls spending the majority of our time there stood out back in the kitchen playing on her phone, intermittently shouting across the café that they had, firstly, run out of brown bread and secondly, that they should take no more orders for pesto chicken as they didn’t have any left... However this was around 1pm on a Saturday lunchtime and something you would think they’d be prepared for. The rest of us ordered sandwiches and toasties – the menu said all toasties are served with ‘a side salad of lettuce, cucumber, tomato and a sprinkle of grated carrot’ yet all we received was some limp lettuce which had clearly been pushed to the bag of the fridge and frozen. We asked if we could have some tomato etc. as was listed on the menu yet the girl advised ‘yeah but we don’t usually do that’ (yet those on neighbouring tables had a decent looking salad). The attitude was so half-ar*ed that we couldn’t be sure if half of the ingredients listed in our chosen juices were even in there… Overall it was a poor offering with poor service and a real disappointment.

We had a sandwich and a salad bar lunch here. Lovely egg sandwich with fresh bread and only £2.95. Lovely selection of salad bar choices. Pleasant staff and good service. Worth a visit.

Nice vegetarian lunch at the Orange crate, home made soup to start, veggie bacon blt with a salad, very reasonably priced and good value.

Have eaten here a few times. Good for lunchtime snacks. The salads are all ways nice and fresh and there is a good selection of fresh juices. On this occasion we had the spicy parsnip soup and it was delicious. It came with with a large baguette and was really filling. The owner is really friendly and it’s a nice place to go for a chat with friends. If you work in Chepstow it are visiting the area it is ideal for a light lunch.

Very friendly service, and an interesting range of drinks and food. Great to have a place like this in Chepstow, and will definitely be back.

Started well with really friendly and welcoming service and lots of gluten free items on the menu, but unfortunately it went downhill from there! The coffee was horrid; like dishwasher water, and the gluten free cakes weren't very pleasant either. A real pity given the welcoming nature of the place.

Called in for a light lunch while in Chepstow for the day. Lovely choice of salads, cakes, snacks, sandwiches, smoothies and soup. Brisk, attentive and friendly service, and seems popular with the locals who were calling in regularly for takeaway sandwiches and coffees. We had delicious homemade soups with warm bread and finished off with coffees.

Stopped here for a mid-morning coffee. It was ok but nothing to write home about. Cappuccino was not on the artisan end of the scale but did the job. Lots of smoothies on offer (not sampled).

Hermosa cafetería y en ambas ocasiones nos permite traer nuestro perro dentro. Había una buena variedad de sándwiches y ensaladas frescas y la envoltura vegetariana era increíble. El café era mejor que la mayoría de las grandes cadenas y tuvimos dos tazas en ambas visitas. En el lado negativo diría que el personal no era particularmente agradable y cuando pregunté acerca de la contraseña wifi, la señorita dijo bruscamente que se encontraba en el azucarero.

Great choice of food and drinks. Fresh juices made to order. The salad bar is great too nearly all is gluten free and a wide selection. My kids love the ice cream parlour too! Definitely recommend a visit

Si estás en esta manera pop. Excelente rollos, sopas, ensaladas con carne y opciones vegetarianas, además de una carga completa de opciones de zumo (no me gusta, pero había otros que fuimos para ellos). Buena comida obviamente dirigido al conciente de la salud, pero incluso...

Visitado por un capuchino y una ensalada. Primer lugar que he visitado en la U. K. que tiene una mezcla que tú mismo bar de ensaladas de 5 libras o menos.

Metimos en un sándwich rápido y un zumo, tanto fabulosa y rápida. Definitivamente volveré de nuevo, práctico en el centro de Chepstow. El servicio era rápido y agradable lo recomiendo.

So nice to see gluten free being taken seriously at last.This little cafe has a good GF menu and friendly understanding staff. Prices are reasonable too.The cafe will soon cater for dairy free too.Well worth a visit.

Well worth the visit. Food is great and service is wholesome and natural.I also recommend the bacon sandwiches made with nice thick slices of bacon.

First time visiting The Orange CrateGreat service very helpfulBLT sandwich was fantastic- freshly made.Good gluten free and dairy free selection.Then there this the great range of fresh juicesWill definitely be back

Absolutely brilliant...couldn't be happier with the gorgeous food and great customer service. I would highly recommend this great little place to anyone!!

My partner and I had a rare chance to go out for lunch without the kids. We chose to stay local and decided to try the orange crate for a change. We had to clear our table when we sat down. There were no menus on the tables so had to stand at the counter to choose our food. Service was slow especially as all we had was sandwiches. The man behind the counter seemed to be panicking even though it didn't seem to be particularly busy. Food was average.

Great selection of healthy fresh food options...gluten free choices/great toasties/wraps...make your own fresh salads too/cakes/soups/smoothies. Support your independents...Costa just over the road and thus is soooo much better.

I go to the Orange Crate rather frequently as it's really nice there, the atmosphere is great. Every thing I've ever bought from there has been amazing, I personally am not gluten free, however if you are there is lots of stuff you can buy there, and from what I've had it's delicious.The peope who work there are efficient and friendly. Also they do not rush you to leave, the whole place is very relaxing and chill.Conclusion:Great foodGreat peopleGreat place

Friendly staff prepare the food to order, including a good range of gluten free products. The parsnip curried soup was just what was needed on a cold day. Followed by a moist gluten free carrot cake and good coffee. All at amazingly low prices. With tasty salads and smoothies it is hard to chose what to have. Highly recommended even though service is slow it is well worth the wait.

My daughter works with horses in Chepstow and now and then we pop in fir a salad box for lunch. LOVE the salad, fresh, great options and fair price. But. The cafe has a weird vibe..OK, as we've been with horses all morning we don't look particularly well scrubbed but the service is never given with a smile. It's very quiet and you feel as though your every move is being watched. Please guys, smile!!

Great alternative to the large coffee chains.Personal service, plenty of gluten free and healthy foods.Recommended for a is it, just coffee or more.

we called into this eatery for lunch today the people working there are very nice and the food was great, the only downside for me was the fact that there were animals allowed and people were feeding dogs at their table.

we fancied something light to eat and decided we would try here. It was excellent. I had the help yourself salad which was excellent and my husband had a tuna melt which he said was very good. I would call in next time we are in Chepstow.

We went there for a drink, they have amazing choice of healthy smoothies, we were tempted, and could not resists the most amazing chocolate and peanuts cake. Friendly service, choice of seating outside and inside. We'd definitely came back again if in the area.

Nowhere else like this in Chepstow. Excellent variety of gluten free cake and breads. Staff are always knowledgable and happy to advise you. Salad bar is well stocked.

On a recent extended bike ride, we came across this little gem in Chepstow. The staff were super friendly. One of our party has a very specific dietary requirement - the owner (I presume) whipped up an alternative meal...that made the rest of us envious. ;) Well worth a stop. Will be back.

Popped in here one afternoon and so glad we did. This is a very welcoming environment with friendly and helpful staff.I enjoyed a Cranberry and Brie toastie with one of their many juice drinks. Great service, great food in a great location. What more do you want?

I bought the goji berry tea and it was delicious and refreshing. My son chose the peanut and caramel gluten free slice -I had a little nibble and it was very tasty. We had plenty of space with our pushchair, a little tricky with the steps but a member of staff helped us out again. It is very bright and cheerful inside and the staff are lovely. Will be back to try the juices. All sounded delicious but it was a little cold out today for a juice!

This is my family's favourite place to eat in Chepstow. The food here really is fantastic and is all home made with an emphasis on health and natural ingredients. Our favourite is the soup which changes regularly but is always thick, delicious and flavoursome. It comes with a home baked bread roll which is massive and has clearly been freshly baked that morning. They have a great selection of juices to choose from which again have an emphasis on health. The coffee is also great and I actually prefer the coffee in the Orange Crate to Costa and Coffee #1 which are just over the road.The owner and the staff are so friendly and have developed a lovely rapport with my daughter who is 6. We pop in regularly after school and she feels confident enough to order on her own and ask for things and she loves talking to the staff. The staff are really lovely to her and make it feel like home from home. If you haven't been in the Orange Crate, you need to go there. It is a great asset to the town!

When we visit Chepstow we often go to this place. The food is very tasty and fresh. I would recommend the salad wraps and make yourself salad bowls which are very good and are a reasonable price. The service is quick and friendly.

This place does very nice salads, snacks and smoothies. The service is always polite and professional.I have seen groups of teenagers and even people older than me enjoying lunch here.

Lunch stop here was just right, the salad bowls we made ourselves. They had a great selection and fantastic value. The varieties of smoothies was huge, my "Cold War" had orange, lemon, apples and more just right for a hot day. Next time we are in Chepstow we will look forward to our lunch here.

It's is a very different juice bar, and it has very nice healthy options for those with a healthy lifestyle. The juices are very nice- my personal favourite is 'wake up juice' I would recommend visiting.

Great juices and toasties. Delicious salad bar with extensive choice. Brownies were really good. Good value too.

Recently went here for the first time, everything was lovely, we ordered toasties and coffee, I had Chicken, pesto and spinach, it was gorgeous. will definitely be returning.

If you want a super juice or smoothie or a good tea/coffee plus an interesting salad, this is the place for you. I take my children there for tea once a week..ish and, since going there, their tastes have broadened. Generous portions for snacks and really polite, attentive service. Very relaxing atmosphere. A little gem in Chepstow.

stooped off here for a quick bite and drink... Had a BLT sandwich was as good as ive had anywhere partner had the coronation chicken she said was excellent ... the sandwiches are top quality and very reasonably priced .. i can recommend this place if you ever inn chepstow

I have been going here for ages for lunch/juices. I never write reviews, but the other morning I walked in the shop way before their opening time without realising. The staff were more than welcoming and not the least bit annoyed that they had to open things up for me. There are good, healthy options here but what's best is the staff who are more than accommodating whatever your needs are. For great service and light lunches, come here.

Popped in for a quick bite for lunch and was very impressed with their range. Lots of salads, all fresh, and all cakes are gluten free!

ensaladas, smooties y todo tipo de comida saludable a buen precio, muy limpio y buena atencion, voy seguido cuando visito a mi familia en chepstow, gracias

Often it's difficult to find somewhere healthy to snack in a town the size of Chepstow so I was very pleasantly surprised to find the orange crate. Yummy juices and wraps.

Great place, dog friendly, superb parsnip soup, fabulous home made salad bar, friendly helpful owner. Well recommended!

This is one of my favourite places to have lunch in Chepstow. The Food is delicious!Lovely fresh salads, A choice of home made soups every day and scrummy wraps!If you fancy something a little more indulgent then there are a choice of toasties or simply a bacon sandwich! There is always fab cakes on offer which I try to avoid.The choice of juices and smoothies is great although i tend to opt for their fragrant calming lavender tea. The staff are so friendly which makes this place all in all a great.The Orange Crate has really got it organised.. Superb healthy food, Really clean, nice atmostphere and friendly staff!

Really good place. Staff are very pleasant and efficient, coffee excellent, great selection of freshly prepared juices, salad bar interesting, good toasties. All good value too. Only problem is that it is getting too popular..... Takeaways available, some gluten free options and well behaved dogs allowed in. One or two outside tables for when/ if the weather is nice.

Stopped in for a quick bite today and had a delicious bowl of soup and a very tasty slice of ginger cake -- all gluten free and much appreciated! The staff were friendly and welcomed me and my dog with smiles and excellent service. Great location in the center of town, near shops and the castle. Thank you!

I am a regular at The Orange Crate, I come in on my own for my favourite juice 'Cold War' which is delicious. I often have the soup for a lunchtime visit- literally the best soup I have ever had. When I bring my daughter we have a slice of gluten free cake and there are plenty of healthy options for children too. It is perfect for us as it's the only place I know to serve vegetarian Quorn products, so we can enjoy a healthy and vegetarian 'bacon' sandwich. The staff are amazing and lovely and kind and I look forward to seeing them as much as the food!

We enjoyed our visit to The Orange Crate! We thought the selection of fresh Juices & Smoothies was brilliant - Enjoyed two delicious Smoothies. Lovely fresh salad bar with a lot of choice, bought some fresh bread and cakes too. Over all I would certainly recommend a visit to friends & family, the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, definitely visiting again!

Love popping in at the weekend either all together or to pick up my daughter a treat. The whole family enjoy the juices and lunch but my eldest daughter is gluten free lacto free and vegetarian so their menu is brilliant. Always well labelled to ducts and well informed staff as well as a great welcomev

Always enjoy a visit here - pleasant service, delicious veggie-wraps and very good coffee. Everything looks clean and well-organised. Can also recommend the fruit juice/smoothies and the helpfulness of the staff when trying to choose! Ticks all the boxes and well worth visiting.

Definitely a good bet for lunch, great food and plenty of choice. Reasonably priced. Plus if you're gluten intolerant even better as split for choice. Big smiles all round.

I thought this was just another coffee shop - it ain't! It seems to specialise in food that is great for gluten free people or for those who like freshly fruit smoothies. The coffee is surprisingly good too. Definitely worth a try at least twice!

Excellent toasties, good selection of salads, choices of soup with bread. Fantastic value for money. Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere.Would recommend eating here.

We had morning coffee here sitting outside, watching the world go by in the sunshine. Lovely coffee, good tea and yummy smoothie/fruit drinks all round. My sister and her family had lunch here and being gluten free, they have a wide range on their menu. She also found some gluten free bread and they ordered some for her.

We called in for tea and cake and shared Courgette and lime cake and Victoria Sponge. A very relaxed atmosphere, in contemporary surroundings, but a traditional tea.

Proof that healthy food does not have to be boring,Staff are always friendly even when busy, and itS got free wifi

I absolutely love this place and wouldn't go anywhere else for delicious food, Devine juices and friendly, helpful staff.

They sell a fab range of healthy juices and they do great tasting food also, they will talk to any customer about the juices they sell as long as they have the time to as they are all very friendly and happy staff. I would highly recommend to anyone with any diet requirements as there is more than likely to be somthing there to suit you,and well the bacon rolls are amazing:)

Stumbled across this little deli cafe by accident. Nearly went to Costas but glanced up and there it was. Small and friendly and very independent. There is a nice salad bar - pick and mix - with stuff like pine nuts and sunflower seeds to sprinkle on top! I had a pick and mix salad, a mother nature juice and a piece of very dubiously named courgette and lime cake!!! Try the cake - so glad I did it was lush,

First time visit to this hidden gem, I am not the easiest person to please when it comes to food as I am a vegetarian, dairy free coeliac and it can be difficult to find somewhere that caters for this and also that I trust. I initially went in for a juice (they do lots of nice juices) but was delighted to find that they do vegetarian 'bacon' rolls on gluten free bread!!!! The staff are humble and knowledgeable which is a must when you worry like I do. I had a great sandwich and salad, and a juice I forget the name of - but it was delicious. First time i have ever been to a place that offers veggie bacon on GF bread, I was in heaven!!! I will definitely be back, Thanks. Oh and free wifi to write a review! cant be bad!

Came here in May 2014 and had a lovely juice and healthy food and the staff seemed so knowledgable, that has all changed uninterested staff who didn't seem keen to give advice about the benefits of the juices, now selling bacon rolls in a place that proudly states healthy food.