The pavilion cafe in Lancaster

I can here with my 3 year old granddaughter. Ordered her a kids meal, 4 vegan nuggets, about 10 chips and a small amount of beans...£6.00.!! Disgusting.!! Then I had to order a drink which didn't come with meal, a small carton of apple juice, and extra £2.00.!! 8 pound in total, and the elderly lady behind the counter, very rude.!!! Park is beautiful cafe is work than a motorway service station.!! Never again.!! By the way the plate in the picture is tea saucer size.!!

Lovely cafe in a beautiful park, staff are friendly and welcoming- shout out to Danni who served us she was polite and very helpful. Nice menu and the food was tasty and fresh, the cakes are delicious.

When we order a cappuccino we don't want black coffee with 1/4 inch of froth. I've included a diagram to help. It's really easy to make and you had the right machine for it. Steam the milk until you have some really good foam. Fill the cup to about 1/3 with black coffee or Espresso. Pour the hot foamed milk on top and it will settle with the lightest foam on top. When you scrape the top of the foam with a spoon you should not see black coffee.

It's a lovely little cafe with friendly staff. The choice of food was good, and it was good to see how they attempt to make all the food's as ethically sourced as possible. The coffee was good, and the food was good and at good value. The childrens menu was well thought out. In terms of the whole experience around Williamson Park this cafe does provide an excellent calm oasis before starting to explore.

Popped in while visiting the park with my husband and son, really fast service. Food is average but also not expensive. Will always come here when visiting the park. It is dog friendly so if you don't like dogs don't visit.

Very pleasantly surprised at how good this little cafe was during lock-down. A one-way queuing system on entry, served quickly by young but very attentive staff, food was good and reasonably priced, staff were working as quickly as they could to keep the queue moving. All food was tasty and the fact they do a kids picnic bag was a great bonus. Can't speak more highly of the three young ladies who served us at the food and drinks counters. Thank you!

A family and pet friendly cafe in Williamson Park. Helpful staff, limited menu, reasonable prices. The quality of food on offer was good.

What a lovely little cafe. We spent the day walking around the park and then discovered this little hidden gem. Great service and great food. The food arrived in a timely manner and it was delicious.

This cafe really is a hidden gem..the food is cooked fresh and it's nice and clean.. and has a homely feel to the cafe..staff friendly and a huge choice of desserts for the sweet tooth members of your family..

Very busy on the day we visited, consequently we had to hang around for a table. When we did get a table they were being cleared very slowly so we did it ourselves, it looked like the previous family had a food fight so food scraps were everywhere and the table was dirty and sticky - why do parents allow their kids to behave in such an abhorrent manner?Anyway - on a positive note the food and cakes were very good and it is a great location on top of the hill looking down over Lancaster and Morecambe. And it is dog friendly!

Order food at 1130, cafe was near enough empty at this point. food came out 40 minutes later, during this time the cafe started to fill up slightly, other tables food was coming out during this 40 minute wait for our food. Tables that ordered after us. Food was ok when came out, but can’t really go wrong with beans on toast.Will not be returning.

I went here for food and a drink with my friends last weekend and I absolutely loved it! The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly! I would definitely, 100% recommend going here. I don't understand the other reviews because I can't see any faults at all! Well done to you all

Called in cafe with my Grandsons for lunch. The line for food was To The entrance. The wait for food was over 30mins. I accept there was lot of families present but this is no excuse for not clearing tables and trying to keep the cafe clean and tidy. The food selection was poor and the look of dull white bread sandwiches and cheap sausages accompanying big Yorkshire pudding does nothing to wet the appetite. Compared to other cafe/restaurants/garden centres this cafe is failing. To think that many visitors of whom there where many must have left feeling "is the best that there is on offer. Sorry this is so negative but it's not rocket science. Could and should be a flag ship cafe. is this a franchise? Needs a serious review, staff training, menu review etc etc. Will give it a miss.

as it's half term the cafe was packed but room outside and warm enough to sit out. ordered the breakfast with no beans and got exactly what i ordered well cooked and very enjoyable, even ate all the chips and I'm not big on chips.considering it was busy and we expected a wait i was very pleased with what i got well done.

After a lovely walk round williamsons park admiring the views across morecambe and lancaster we decided to have some lunch in the pavilion. There was lots of choice, the prices were spot on and the food came out very quickly. The staff were very helpful so I would definitely recommend and we will be returning

Visited with friends who ordered the fish and chips, this arrived looking worse for wear, the fish was grey inside, resembling something bought from the cut price section in Farmfoods and the chips were half cooked fries that were half cold. The bread given to accompany the meal was a stale milk roll slice cut in half. Both mine and my friends halloumi baguettes were on stale bread and the medley of roast veg was a manky slice of ‘roasted’ carrot. Very disappointing given that false advertising is used on window of cafe promoting ‘the use of local produce’. Embarrassing (I had recommended it to my friends!) and not a good reflection of our beautiful Williamson’s Park!

The café is situated in a great spot on Williamson Park. However, there are issues with cleanliness. We called in for hot drinks, and sat down at a table which needed cleaning-not a problem, because staff were quite busy, so we asked for a cloth to clean the food off the table. A staff member did clean the table, but there was still food on the floor all around our feet.

Really nice park and the food in the little cafe on site is good as well and a great selection of cakes as well.

Very disappointed- poor food served in the cafe - such a let down in a beautiful park . The bread for children’s & adults sandwiches tasted as if had been pre prepared some time ago & left to dry out- bland tuna mayo filling. Dry baguette with chewy tasteless minute steak. Would not recommend

Very expensive for what was offered. Paid £8 for a small baked potato with tuna and a couple of dry lettuce leaves and a small can of drink. Wasn’t even offered a glass or any ice for the drink. Pretty poor to be honest and think bringing a picnic to the park would have been a better idea.

Overpriced only option on the park. Jacket potatoes like concrete. Fries limp and lukewarm. Baguette dry and chewy (the steak was barely chewable) Waste of money. Still hungry as it was disgusting. Salad was perhaps from yesterday. The coleslaw tasted like chemicals , I’ve had better coleslaw from netto . Also, please see pictures attached. I can guarantee they did not taste like ketchup or mayonnaise! Please look at photos attached !!!!! Only good thing was a water fountain . Not many staff so there is a massive queue to wait for the inedible food . The drinks are tripled from supermarket price as a milkshake from the supermarket is 50p and at the it is 2.00 would definitely not recommend going to the cafe but the butterfly house and the memorial was great . Lots of playgrounds the park was lovely but the food ruined our week away as my daughter was crying because she couldn’t eat her food .

I ate here today with a friend. My sandwich was dry and tasteless and was “presented “ with an embarrassing excuse for a salad of wet lettuce, two halves of cherry tomato and three tiny pieces of cucumber. My friend had a dry,lukewarm baguette filled with mushy tasteless sweet potato and halloumi together with anaemic floppy chips. Her tea was presented in a badly cracked cup. Next time we will take a picnic!

We popped in here for brunch, and whilst we expected it to be busy due to it being a sunny day and there being an event on in the park, but the queue was out past the door and there only seemed to be 3 members of staff in sight. We wanted to order off the breakfast menu but we queued for so long that by the time we had reached the till they had switched to the lunch menu. The elderly man in front of us was taking turns with his wife in the queue because it was so slow. We didn’t want to order off the lunch menu because it seemed very expensive (£6 for a jacket potato).They did allow us to order off the breakfast menu but I wish I hadn’t. My scrambled eggs were the worst I have ever had - they were cold, hadn’t been mixed together properly and had been microwaved to the point where they had formed one big, solid, rubbery mass of egg, I could pick it up in one piece. I had to use my knife to cut it into smaller pieces. After two mouthfuls I gave up and just ate the toast because the eggs were so bad. They weren’t exactly cheap at £4 so I expected better. My partner ordered a sausage ciabatta and both the sausages and the ciabatta were burnt. I appreciate that it was very busy but with this being a a planned event I would have thought they would have anticipated this and had more staff working. We definitely won’t be going back.

Shocking staff attitude Completely unhelpful microwaved scrambled egg Frankly shocking and not interested

We stopped for lunch at the Pavilion Cafe in Williamson Park today. I had a tuna & cheddar grilled panini and my wife had a chicken & sweet chilli mayo bloomer sandwich. Both nice although the accompanying salad was pitiful. Enjoyed sitting on the terrace in the sun to eat.

Slow service but the hot soup was worth it. Homemade and pleasantly filling. Friendly staff carrot cake is recommended.

We stopped here for lunch after a wander round the lovely Williamson Park... and wished we’d taken a picnic instead.

We were visiting as a family with friends and having just been ice skating in Lancaster, we decided to visit the Butterfly House as we had an offer with the ice skating tickets. Children go free.

Lovely little coffee shop, good quality bean too cup coffee and very friendly service, love the fact that your pet is more than welcome and you even get a doggy treat bag !

On a lovely sunny autumn morning and after a stroll around the park, we called in for refreshments. Lovely, fresh coffee while watching the world go by. Need more Monday mornings like this....

This cafe is perfectly situated next to Ashton Memorial as well as looking onto the amazing views the park has to offer. The teas and cakes here are very reasonably priced and taste amazing! Whether you visit the park on a hot sunny day or a cold winter afternoon this cafe is a perfect stop when visiting the park!

Very picturesque setting, among the trees and the view. The cafe is quite simplistic, yet very friendly with tasty food. The service is a little slow, but not enough to discourage a return visit. They serve very good coffee, and sandwiches. All good.

I do not really understand the bad reviews about this place. The service is quick and the staff were attentive. Lots of options for gluten free and dairy free which is brilliant. The food was great, especially the hummus and roast veg sandwich. The only problem was the tables were rather sticky and not so clean however that is not a ‘vital’ thing. Also, it can get very busy and loud too however it was good!

This cafe is accessed after having walked up to the Ashton Memorial. There are seats outside for the spring and summer. This is a popular cafe particularly with mothers and their children. It has a very pleasant atmosphere. The drinks and food are quite cheap. The food often is baked potatoes with various fillings and soups.

Nice cafe if you have just trudged around Williamson park. Dog friendly as well. Good coffee and tasty food.

As previously mentioned very young staff with a huge queue. 2 girls working slowly, young lad standing doing nothing. One girl was brushing the coffee smooth with her hands (ungloved) before putting the hot water through it which i found rather disgusting.

Worth a visit and an incentive to visit the park. The location is very pleasant and the service reasonable. But it doesn't always feel professionally run; for example you can't get always a cup of tea in a cup sometimes they will only serve takeaways.

Three of us went for lunch and had soup and sandwiches. Everything was fresh and nicely prepared. There was plenty because we were too full to have a cake. The cake and scones displayed looked very nice.

Had to queue for 30 minutes just to order drinks. Lots of young staff but very slow on the tills. Whilst queuing both tills froze and there was nobody in charge to take control of the situation. Basically a shambles. Shame as the location is lovely. Needs a complete service overhaul.

It is such a shame that the staff in the cafe are so slow, I waited over 30 minutes last Sunday to give my order and if hunger hadn't been ruling my head I would have left. Such a shame because if you can actually get food it is very good.

Visited the cafe after visiting the Butterfly House Its very reasonably priced and the food was lovely, it catered for all ages and we will definitely visit again when we are in the park

Welcoming staff, clean, great coffee, free dog treats me plenty of water, lovely atmosphere on the pavilion in the sun. Highly recommended for all who enjoy a relaxed cafe in a beautiful setting

Este es probablemente el mejor café de calidad en Lancaster. Pasamos tres bebidas calientes y 4 trozos de pastel por menos de £12. El personal es amable, pastel es excepcionalmente buena calidad hecha por panadería local. Lugar muy agradable y walker Runner. Vistas de la ciudad de Lancaster y Morecambe Bay hasta las montañas de Cumbria son fantásticas.

Buena comida y bebidas calientes. El servicio puede ser lento (parecer) - determinar el paso, pero todo es fresco. Si puedes encontrar un café mejor que aquí me diga donde! ? Una verdadera joya.

A lovely cafe - good food and menu- great with young children. Very clean - staf very pleasant. Helps enjoy the park

Eaten here a few times as a family with small children. The food is really nice and served quickly, the coffee is good and the prices are fair. Only downside is the highchairs, out of the few they have the majority have broken straps so aren't useable unless you want to risk your child slipping under the bar and onto the floor. Wish they would fix these as finding a safe one is hard during busy periods and it's an accident waiting to happen. Overall a nice place to eat!

Tea and cake this visit.Cafe is closing for the winter for refurbishment, from 20th November 2016 until April 2017.

Lovely place to sit in good weather to take in the view. Wesat and enjoyed some sunshine as there are many outside tables. There are sseats inside too and bowls of water for dogs provided.

having submitted a review of the park and mentioned this cafe I would add that food people got looked fine but we gave up waiting in the end. the staff were swamped and staffing level should be addressed. the most stunning location for a cafe and table on a terrace to enjoy the view.

I was actually up visiting The Folly and seen it decided to go in for lunch was really good and the setting is stunning if i am ever back that way i would pop in again

Yes the service can be slow but the coffee and food are excellent. The setting is unbeatable and the staff are very friendly. Glad to have this nearby. Service could be improved if a dedicated staff member did the drinks whilst another took the orders. I'm a regular and highly recommend this place.

Well I thought I was in France! I've had it confirmed by Lancaster City Council's Environmental Health team that it is and I quote "bad practice" to allow non guide dogs inside a cafe. I stood next to two while I had to wait until my ice lollies almost melted before I got served. Dogs are not allowed in the playground, but are allowed I the cafe. Shocking.

a nice clean café,cost a little high,but the service and food was on a good standard,and very enjoyable.

My mum went to get two coffees nothing special and was gone for the best part of 40 minutes! Very slow service possible because of the age of the service staff.

Very slow service with single member of staff trying his best to keep up with steady stream of customers. Family with me tell me it is always slow.

This cafe is in a prime position. Wonderful views and ambiance. However the food and cleanliness plus not very caring attitude of the Staff let it down. Tables aren't cleared and cleaned for ages, "orders" are "slapped down" ready for you and any enquiries are rather treated as nuisances. On two visits, the cakes and scones have been found to be stale. On my last visit, the Proprietor/Manager? was loudly telling off a Member of Staff, just the other side of a wooden fence, adjacent to the outside dining area, at the back kitchen door. Not pleasant at all!

I went with my cousin and we asked for a slushy and when it came it was tiny other than that it was a good cafe. U would recommend bigger drinks

Food was great apart from the bread for the sandwiches which was cut far too thickly!Service was ok-just had a little wait.The price was fair for what we had.The cafe itself looked clean and was bright and airy.One small problem-i don't think dogs should be allowed in cafes and restaurants.

The cafe itself looks lovely with lots of seating outside with far reaching views of Morcambe Bay, it was a beautiful day when we visited! The staff were not very friendly we had to queue for a long time to order & when it was our turn the server just walked off & left us standing there! Someone else came to take the order & the transaction was completed without a smile or eye contact. The coffee was nice & the bloomer sandwiches (which arrived very quickly) had loads of filling, unfortunately also loads of margarine!! We will just stick to the coffee next time!

Went in here today as I was up visiting the park. Saw they Haida cafe and popped in here about 2pm to be told they weren't serving food as the kitchen had closed! No signs anywhere to prewarn you about this! Very disappointing!

Went up for lunch did not really know what to expect but loved it the service wad quick the staff were on the ball and deputy manager Mr Daley was out standing for his service and smiles every friendly and walk welcoming

Popped in for a quick brew, ended up with soup and sandwiches and children's meals. Food was good quality, tasty and very quick. We will definitely be making another visit during summer. The surrounding park is beautiful with good playgrounds to keep the children entertained.

I visit here regularly with family, friends or just for a peaceful cuppa when i need to get away from it all.Great choice of snacks...I recommend the cheese on toast-yummy!

I love visiting this cafe when I am in Lancaster! It's nice to be able to walk the dog in a beautiful location (with new kids play parks)and round off in this friendly cafe where my dog is welcome too! The views from inside the pavilion or outside on the terrace are stunning-right across Morecambe bay.If I have one gripe, it is that the service is extremely slow, so you don't need to be in a hurry! It's counter service so you can be standing waiting for a while. But hey! We keep going back!

This cafe, only a short time ago, was excellent. The produce used was above average, the menu interesting and the final food delicious.Unfortunately, they seem to have changed cooks. It use to be a man who turned out excellent breakfasts and the like. Now it is a lady, who it must be said, is clueless in the kitchen.The raw produce is still above average. The menu is sadly much depleted and the final food served is way below par. What a shame.

This cafe is situated in the middle of the park and if it's a nice enough day to sit outside has the most wonderful views across the bay.We ordered tea and sandwiches which were served very quickly, large tea pots so you got more than one cup and huge sandwiches, we had ordered a child's one as well but needn't have bothered as he could have shared some of ours. My only gripe is that they are served on wooden chopping boards which I really hate, its not trendy, it's unhygienic.The staff are very friendly and efficient and the menu is quite varied and reasonably priced, well worth a visit.

I visit the café regularly in the summer as it is close to my workplace (University of Cumbria in Lancaster). I wanted to treat my colleagues so booked a table for lunch. When we arrived, a family with small children had settled at the table next to our reserved table and the staff were perfectly amenable to us moving to one further away. Russell and his team were very attentive and welcoming, the food was well-prepared, tasty and served promptly. Atkinsons' coffee was, as always, delicious. The menu is rather limited (bring back hummus and black olives!) and the only gluten free option is jacket potato but it was still nice.

I am a dog lover so don't think I hate them I really don't BUT I'd rather not share a cafe full of muddy smelly noisy dogs when I'm eating it's surely not hygienic! Other than that it's a nice cafe with good food and nice cakes oh and the other niggle is the opening times, half 4 closing! its ridiculous to shut that early think of how many people walk round the park and want a brew after that time what a potential wasted but let's face it its run by the council so it kind of figures that it has nonsensical business hours! ;-/

We went to the park for a Sunday morning stroll and just popped into the cafe for a quick coffee. We were greeted by a charming young man who was happy to help in any way he could. We ordered drinks and cakes which were served quickly and courteously, the cakes were delicious and the coffee was great, too. Would thoroughly recommend for food as well. Well done to all the staff!

A real pleasure to visit, made so especially by the helpful, friendly attitude of the staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble. Our dog was welcomed too. The menu is kept up to date and much thought is given to the food and drinks offered.

i went to the café last year several times with my wife and dog Charlie, the breakfast menu was great, and the full breakfast with toast, coffee and orange was fantastic and a fantastic price, this is one reason we visited the park.having visited again on the 21/01/16 myself and Charlie were looking forward to a big breakfast, but we found they no longer do the breakfasts, the breakfast menu is now small and expensive, I believe the café has gone from great food and decent prices, to average food and expensive prices. bring back the breakfast.

The cafe was absolutely rammed with shouting kids (and parents). I ordered 2 cheese and tomato sandwiches with chips + tea and coffee. The food came on a wooden board which put me off right away. We have had pottery and porcelain since the C17th at least, so why go back to eating off wood, I dare not think what was lurking in the grain of the wood. It may be trendy but can't be hygienic. The cutlery was barely washed with food bits lodged in fork prongs and smeared knives. The cheese was grated, the bread was crumbly and the sandwiches were virtually impossible to eat. I put the sandwiches in a doggy bag and fed them to my dog outside.

Pleasant understated, comfortable building. Menu is modest, but the food is good. Staff very friendly which adds much to the experience.An important aspect is its position. Overlooked by the iconic Williamson Memorial and Butterfly House. Within a fine park with sweeping views over Lancaster and Morecambe Bay. Nearby facilities include a popular children's play area.

The coffee was excellent, the views are amazing and all the staff are very friendly and ready to help.

What a gem in the park. The Pavilion Cafe is always busy and popular with everyone. The produce is all high quality and locally sourced. The soup and sandwich deal is the best in Lancaster with gorgeous Artisan bread. The breakfasts are delicious and need to be advertised at the park entrances. The staff are regularly working flat out with queues out of the door during school holidays and they still remain pleasant and helpful. The added bonus if being able to sit outside and enjoy the view makes it even better. Has opening in the evening with a more extensive bar been considered during the summer months beyond the theatre and cinema evenings?

Un día soleado en el Pavilion café con vistas a la bahía de Morecombe, con una Lancaster Red y unas crips de Lancashire... Que más se puede pedir?

One of the busiest days of summer here at williamsons park and it's choc a bloc. In desperate need of food and to be told that the kitchen is closing? There's not even a fridge of prepared sandwiches or salads available and not even a selection of crisps. Don't bother going unless all you want is cake, unless you are allergic to eggs then don't even bother at all! Also the blond male serving has displayed real struggle when it comes to serving customers and had no idea what he was doing.

The Pavilion Cafe is a nice enough spot to get a drink or light snack if spending a long day at Williamson park. A highlight is the fact that the staff are really very friendly. The highlight is of course the views over Morecambe bay and onto the Lake District and are hard to beat.

My husband and I often pop into the Pavillion cafe after walking our dog around the lovely park. We have always found it to be clean and very friendly. Yes, the service is very slow, but so what? It's nice to relax and enjoy the bonhomie The cafe is very dog and child friendly. They use top quality local ingredients and the prices are very reasonable. For example a full breakfast costs £6.50 and that includes a fruit juice and a hot drink. The breakfast is large and beautifully cooked and presented.It's our most favourite cafe in the area,

me and my family and friends visited here this afternoon... What a dump! Ordered two pots of tea, which was half a pot, milk was sour, everything behind the till looked very dirty(I work in catering myself). The service was unbelievably slo And to top it off, a lady nearly threw up over a nacho! Save your money, nice butty shop down the road!!

Went to this cafe with my two children and my partner on a rainy afternoon. We had been in for a coffee once and saw people been served nice looking sandwiches on a platter so we agreed next time we visited we would have lunch. The cafe was heaving and obviously the staff couldn't cope. We sat at a table for about 15 minutes that was not cleared or the table wiped. We were served by a very vacant looking young boy who didn't make any eye contact then just walked away leaving the last dinners mess at our table. He came back with some more of our food and I had to ask him to clear the table as he had not intention to take the mess away. He took a tray full of stuff then left the rest and still had not wiped the spills and sticky mess all over the table. It was then another 10 minutes after me and my partner got our food and they had not brought over my sons. There was by this point a very long queue so I went over to the till where there was a young orange looking girl with dark hair serving. I stood at the front for her to ignore me so I got her attention and told her we were still waiting for food and the table was filthy. She was not in one bit interested and replied "I am just serving this customer". Eventually the young boy came back over looking rather sheepish and asked what he would like us to clear up. He took the rest of the last dinners mess and still didn't wipe the table! I got so fed up that I got my babies wet wipes out and wiped it myself. I also gave him my tea pot that was only half filled and asked him to take it back fill it to the top since a pot was nearly £2. I had ordered a carved ham sandwich with soup which advertised on the menu that it was served with mustard. Mine came out with just butter so I sent it back with the boy and asked for mustard on it. When they finally brought my sons sandwich out, they brought it on a plate with carrots and cucumber slapped on the plate where everyone else's was served on a platter and a nice looking side salad. They had also given him average shop bought bread as opposed to the bread me and my partner were given on our sandwiches, and anyone else's in the cafe for that matter. It wasn't worth mentioning again considering the staff didn't care to begin with anyway. The cafe is small and cluttered and there is no room for people to pass with prams. The also let dogs come into the cafe where people are eating which is just vile. There was a couple with a dog salivating all over my sons coat which is not what you really want when you come out to eat. Its a shame really cos the food quality wasn't too bad. We were served nice carved ham on nice fresh bread (apart from my son). The soup was clearly home made and although not entirely blended properly it was still nice. I DO NOT recommend going to this cafe as the service is terrible and we will not be eating here again.

Had visitors at the weekend so went for a walk around the park before going for a bite to eat. Two sandwiches were ordered which looked amazing when they came on thick cut bread. It was so disappointing. The bread was hard round the edges, it crumbled like it had come out of the freezer. Disappointing.

I first went here with my little grandchild in summer. They were always very busy but the staff were more than obliging and always cheerful. I returned every time I was in lancaster and was never disappointed. I usually had an earl grey and it was always a real tonic after an exhausting day babyminding: beautifully served, with a mint chocolate. The staff gave me all I needed for my granddaughter too: extra plates, serviettes etc. The food is fab too. Even the 'humble' cheese on toast to share with my granddaughter is a delight: served on a wooden platter with dressed salad at one end, the bread is home made and chunky and you get two big slices. All for £2.00! Delicious. I have seen couples, families, dog owners and singles in there. All those I've spoken to have been impressed. The food is sourced as locally as possible as well as being served beautifully. The value is second to none. You can sit out or in and there is a variety of seating arrangements. I was amazed to discover Lancaster council actually run it. They certainly have high standards. I will return many more times and recommend it to all. Just outside the cafe is one of the best views in the area too. In fact I may say it's just about perfect.

Excellent cafe with very reasonably priced food. Very dog friendly and nice atmosphere :) couldn't recommend enough!

We came here with our three grandchildren and our dog. Service was incredibly slow, but the food was well worth the wait.We had the cooked breakfast, which considering the high quality, was an excellent price at £6.50 including a drink.The staff were friendly and the cafe was very clean. Unfortunately, vandals had done their best to destroy the outside seating areas, so we sat inside. Dogs are welcome here.The food was easily on a par with many fine hotels that we have stayed in and was plentiful as well.

Visited with the family for the bistro night which is on Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer season. There was a good choice of starters and we opted for the baked dough balls. For the main course I chose classic cheese burger and it didn't disappoint. The burger was a reasonable size with a good portion of chips and battered onion rings. As-side from this burger there were a number of other options such as various Burgers and stone-baked pizzas. The service was brilliant and i'd like to especially praise the head-chef and a staff member named Will who made our visit a pleasure.Will definitely recommend to friends and visit in the future!

If you want a quick bite, or a sit with some tea and cake, this is popular as it is by a park with beautiful views across the city and the surrounding country. It is by the Butterfly House. I would come here with a friend or with children, but not if I really wanted to impress someone. It provides fresh food at reasoanable prices: its great advantage is its location, as when it is raining or very hot it is a convenient place to go into, have a sit and a drink, and then go out again. I wouldn't make a special trip here, but I might include it in a visit to the park etc.

I regularly come here with my children after playing in the park. They food as always very fresh, well presented and great value. The children's cheese on toast or beans on toast is only £1! Its the perfect portion size and because its such great value I regularly buy them food there as it doesn't feel like am breaking the bank to give my four children lunch even though I could just give them similar at home. The main meal select is just as good. Again fresh, lovely bloomer bread used for toast and sandwiches plus they do a full english which is amazing value.It is great to see this cafe often so busy. The cafe has be done up and had a management change a few years ago. It is a great improvement to the drap place it used to be serving low quality food. Williamson Park is a fantastic place and its great that it has a cafe that is worth visiting and sometimes for me the deciding reason to go there. The coffee is gorgeous! As much as I love this place I do think it could do with some improvements. The service can be slow as the staff take food orders and make the drinks causing a que to quickly form. It might be better if there was someone taking orders and a separate drink making team for example. Plus I would have to agree with a previous review about table's not being cleared. Sometimes ive been and its not very busy but tables still messy but this may depend on which staff are working as been other days when very busy and all tables clean and tidy. Overall I think this is a welcoming cafe serving fresh food at a great value. It could do with more then 3 highchairs as it can only take 2 families to be in the cafe then they are all gone. As families are probably 50% of the customer base then I think they would be gladly recived (especially by me :-))

We had a "quick" bite to eat here on sunday lunch - was a wet day day so it was rather quiet, but the place was a mess! Tables weren't cleared away or wiped down, the floor was filthy, the seating was cramped and uncomfortable. the service was slow (we ordered a kids meal among other things and kept Having to ask for the completed items as stead on the menu). No cutlery was offered when the food was delivered (and when it did it wasn't properly cleaned) and the toilets could definitely do with a regular inspection!But, on a positive note, the food was good, good sized portions with plenty of taste, and the kids meal (when it finally all arrived) was just right.We'll definitely be going back to Williamson Park, but will be staying well clear of the Pavilion!

Ordered a pot of tea and it was served with one tea bag. When I asked for another I was told that it would cost me Another 1.90! We were buying drinks and cake and this seemed very unreasonable. How can anyone say 1 tea bag costs 1.90? Very disappointed we will not go back!

Had a quick meal before watching Robin Hood in Williamson Park - really friendly staff, good prices and excellent pizzas, that were better than we've had in many Italian restaurants!