The Place in South Somerset

I have been to this establishment twice and the staff are friendly and caring the quality of food znd drink is very tasty and enjoyable I have taken my mother-in-law in who is disabled znd willing to assist

This seems a busy cafe with locals. There is lots of cakes available and they also sell i chocolates to take away and gift wrapped as presents. The staff are friendly and accommodating of young children. There is quite a few tables and chair at the back of the cafe for seating. The coffee and hot chocolate is good as are the cakes - large portion size of cakes! There is also a large menu for savoury food.

Arrived around 2.30pm and were disappointed to be told that there was no food available despite the cafe being open until 5pm. However, we ordered two coffees which were very nice and there was male member of staff who was very friendly.

Came in earlier today with my father with the hope of having a coffee and a coffee, we were not politely greeted but instead told to sit down and they will get around to it. All we were trying to do was choose our cakes before ordering! After sitting down we heard the waitress behind the counter rudely whispering to her colleagues that we ‘have to understand that we are busy and they have to wait’. Other customers coming in were told to leave as there were no seats, no polite tone of voice or even an apology. After 15 minutes with not even a ‘sorry we are busy’ or ‘we will be with you soon’ we left without even ordering.

Lovely frothy cappuccino, for me all the better with an extra shot of coffee 🤗 The brownie was different with the top layer and the best I have ever eaten

Called in for tea and cakes on Thursday 17th June 2021. Started to venture out to cafes and pubs again. Staff helpful and friendly and the cakes and tea were of good quality. Might go back again soon to try one of their filled jacket potatoes.

This was my third visit. The coffee is amazing, but even when the place is fairly empty, the service is really slow.

Amazing service food and drinks were amazing and topped.off with some.lovelt chocolates we took away too. The Place was ideal for our morning breakfast with plenty of choice.for everyone and varying dietary needs. Staff really.friendly too.

Very pleasant cafe in the main street of Castle Cary. Came back for a 2nd cappuccino as they were good. Hot chocolate also excellent.

One of the few places open when visiting the town recently so popped in for coffee etc. Excellent service and friendly staff. Hope to re-visit soon for breakfast.

Despite these difficult times this cafe has a take away service Passed through Castle Cary last week and was delighted to find such good quality fare available during lockdown. Thanks for being open

Love this place and usually visit every week or so. Have missed it while we have been in lockdown so it was great to see it now doing a takeaway service. They're open in the mornings till 2pm (I guess Mon-Sat but can't be certain). Can't wait until we can get inside properly.

Really good breakfasts - good quality ingredients, large portions and pleasantly served. The coffee was equally as good. Excellent value for money!

Stopped off for a snack and cup of tea. Fast friendly service Lovely food Plus a very clean, good sized, loo.

We have visited 3 times now, the coffee is good, we had a nice light meal of poached eggs on toast with avocado, tomato and feta, which was good. We could have had smoked salmon, but we are veggie. Another time we had an amazing slice of orange and chocolate cake- really moist and tasty. They also sell a large range of chocolates.

Warm welcome, great coffee and excellent gluten free avocado cake and a piece of coffee and walnut cake for my partner. Menu looked good with lots of dishes adaptable for gluten free requirements.

A lovely friendly place in Castle Cary to go for a coffee, light lunch or tea. An attractive frontage for our town. But best of all a friendly and efficient staff, who even let me take my little well behaved dog in for coffee. Thank you.

Popped in here for lunch after a meeting in the town. And what a find, we wish we lived closer and could pop in for lunch more often. Friendly atmosphere, lovely food, sensible prices. Definitely recommend this cafe.

My daughter and I stopped for lunch yesterday. Lovely friendly staff. The cafe has a really nice warm feel.We chose a cheese and onion pannini and lental dahl soup. Both very tasty and delicious. My daughter enjoyed a strawberry milkshake and I enjoyed my pot of tea. One thing we would change if at all possible is ditching the plastic straws for metal straws for the milkshakes. We have changed this at home and it's so good for the environment.Thankyou for having us. We will be back soon.

We are very regular visitors to this little Cafe and it is absolutely amazing! my wife is a Celiac and they have Gluten free meals and a great gluten free chocolate cake!The staff can not do enough for you with a very warm and inviting attitude and a matching warm environment.

I was a bit ‘put off’ by the tatty and torn plastic black chairs...but I wanted a coffee! SO glad I stayed! Great coffee, fabulous Bakewell tart and lovely service. Guys - get some new furniture!!

A great place for coffee, tea or snack it is ideally located in the centre of Castle Cary next to the market house. Just off the A371 they offer a range of light lunches. Try to get one of the tables by the front window where you will get a expansive view of the High Street If you are local they have an excellent loyalty scheme. The staff are extremely friendly. After a drink or snack you could visit the local museum which is located in the Market House or like us take in some of the local shops or visit the ancient lock up just by the Post Office. There is free car park a couple of minutes down the road by the fire station as parking in the town can sometimes be a problem.

We have to visit Castle Cary most weeks and go to The Place for coffee and snack which is always delicious. Staff are so very friendly and they also welcome our precious little Yorkie. Thank you so much. Highly recommend The Place

We stopped at The Place for lunch on a chilly wet day. There was sufficient choice on the menu, we were served straight away and the food was very good.

Very inviting cafe in a delightful street; we needed morning coffee and couldn't resist it! We weren't disappointed as there is a friendly welcome and the interior is pleasant and comfortable. The coffee and teacake were splendid. Wished we'd come out before breakfast as the menu looks very tempting, and the cake display cabinet ... well, just avert your gaze to avoid temptation! Wish I lived nearer to 'Cary to make this cafe a "Local"

I went in with my friend for a cup of coffee at her recommendation, and I had a delicious pineapple smoothie. The breakfast menu was on our table and I couldn't say no to the avocado smash. Best breakfast I've had in ages, it was absolutely gorgeous and I couldn't stop raving about it when I went home to my partner and brother - so made them come back with me for lunch. The staff were friendly and I couldn't believe that we got a lunch and a premium drink (milkshakes and smoothies) and it came to £25 for all three of us. I was literally shocked when the guy said the price and said "Is that with the drinks too?!" So reasonable for such good food. A huge range of veggie options for me & partner, which is rare! I wish I still lived in Somerset as I'd be a regular but at least I know where to come when I'm in Castle Cary from now on. Thank you for a lovely breakfast and lunch!

Been to this cafe twice now with some friends and we have never had a bad experience. The owners and staff are simply amazing. Nothing is to much trouble.

This lovely little cake and chocolate shop has seating at the back for light meals. I had a slice of Cherry Bakewell cake and my husband had a generously filled cheese, chutney and salad sandwich. Very friendly service in the shop and restaurant.

Picked up a few bits and bobs and decided to grab coffee and cake. Great cake and a very good selection inc Gluten Free.

Following my move to Somerset I have had lunch and coffee a few times at The Place as they offer great food and cater for Gluten and Dairy free. A lovely find in my local village.

Set in the heart of the town...you will receive a friendly welcome. There is a good choice of drinks and food but to be honest for us it is the cakes...they are Devine especially the bakewell slice when it’s on the menu. It is the best I have ever had. The hot chocolates are great as is the selection of chocolates. Comfortable chairs and plenty of room to find a table and relax. All in all...a great place to stop and refuel. We love it here.

It was our first visit today to this lovely little cafe. We received a Very friendly welcome from the owners! It's a nice relaxing atmosphere and in a good location, easy to find in the High Street. We had a Panini and club sandwich, they were both delicious! The coffee was amazing, definitely a place to visit if you enjoy top quality coffee. Overall we really enjoyed our visit, and look forward to returning to try out the breakfast menu!

We stopped for a late snack and were soon seved with delicious bowls of kale and chickpea soup and fresh seeded bread ! The waitress was pleasant and helpful and wed certainly come back when weve more time

Nice relaxed spot for coffee. Breakfast sandwiches very good but full english could do with better quality sausages and a slight upgrade. Great milkshakes and a good cappuccino. Cake selections don't seem to change and could be more appealing. Nice atmosphere.

Popped in here with a friend for a coffee and something to eat. Friendly helpful staff serving and waiting. Great coffee. Strong, hot and freshly made. A few tables and chairs in the garden, lovely in the sunshine or eat indoors.

We visited the cafe twice. The wait staff were friendly and we were served quickly. Bites and coffee were good and the place had a nice ambiance.

Lovely little cafe in Bruton, the staff are excellent and you get a lovely pot of tea or cup of coffee. Do try the cakes they are fantastic, the chocolates looked superb, but did not try. Best thing is the GLUTEN FREE choice, a nice variety of gluten free cakes.

I visited 'The Place' cafe in Castle Cary in August. It is conveniently situated in the middle of Castle Cary - and there are not that many cafes or pubs to choose from in this small town. Orders are taken at the table. I ordered a Brie and Cranberry sandwich with a cappuccino. My food was prepared and delivered quite quickly and was delicious.

Pasando a través de Castle Cary cuando vimos esta tienda bastante atractivo café. La tienda era bastante concurrido, ya que era la hora del almuerzo pero aún así pudimos conseguir una mesa. El servicio era bueno y el ambiente agradable. Había una amplia variedad de pasteles, pero optamos por sólo café. El café en sí (café con leche) no era realmente de mi gusto, ya que era muy fuerte y tenía un regaliz. No me voy a volver a probar el menú del almuerzo

Estuvo bien, muy bonita con vistas selección de chocolate y pasteles, las bebidas estaban bastante caro para la calidad, pero no hay mucho otras opciones en la zona. El personal era bastante amable. ni mal ni increíble

Lovely coffee shop, staff always willing to help... and fresh food. Good quality for money. They also have outside seating.

Popped in on a quiet Thursday morning for breakfast. Service was great. Breakfast was good, not great. Could do with spending a little more on ingredients, especially the sausages. Coffee was great.

Stopped here for lunch with my Mum on a sunny afternoon and sat in the sun in the window. The service was good as was the quiche.The bakewell slice is a must have with a cuppa.

Lovely hot soup on a rainy day with granary bread and cheese- home comforts. Stayed for a few hours and had bakewell slice and a cuppa- delicious and I watched the world walk by.

We stopped here to warm ourselves up and use the WiFi. We enjoyed our pots of tea and apple and blackberry flapjack. I bought a few Belgian chocolates for later (also delicious).

The Place provides a range of food and drink to match times of the day. Breakfast is excellent and there is a good range of choices for lunch. Great place if you want to stop and have a quick coffee or stay to meet up with friends. Highly recommended.

We had a coffee and hot chocolate here and it was o.k. The cakes on display didn't look at all appetising so didn't bother to try one. There are nicer places to go in Castle Cary, staff were very pleasant.

Menu appeared uninspiring so got just a takeaway cappo and went in search of a sandwich .Regret little taste or "bite" to cappo (and I know my coffee) so forced to throw away.

Stopped for lunch on trip out. Friendly, efficient staff, quick service and great sandwiches and toasties, with a nice salad and crisps. I can definitely recommended a visit.

Amir and his staff are making this Cafe literally The Place in Castle Cary to visit for a quick snack or something more substantial, the welcome is warm and friendly and the selection of Belgian Chocolates which is the first thing you see as you enter are most tempting. Try a Flat White . . Delicious!

Oh my gosh! a pot of tea and the nicest cream scone I've had in a very long time. And I got change from a fiver! Very pleasant staff... Thank goodness I was only passing through otherwise this would be a daily haunt - 'Widen the doors, she's coming though for another cream tea...!'

Popped in for a bite to eat In my lunch break with my partner. Was very pleasant, lovely food and quaint surroundings. The staff I think were new as it took 3 to operate the til for our bill, but overall a minor hick up and we will be returning

I stopped by for a late lunch here & just had a sandwich. The surroundings were comfy & welcoming. I sat on a table just beyond the front shop/counter area.My sandwich was freshly prepared & was served with nachos & a salad garnish & was fairly priced.The only slightly off putting thing that I could comment on was that there was quite a strong cooking smell which wasn't very pleasant (think of a 'breakfast fry up' type of smell). I don't know if the extractors weren't on or if this was normal?

Popped in with a starving 14 year old last Saturday morning just expecting to get a bacon sandwich and we were very pleasantly surprised. Nice surroundings, all very clean and a good range of dishes on the menu.Breakfast was promptly served and delicious. Poached eggs with good brown toast and lovely bacon for me and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon for my daughter.Very impressed, we will be returning soon.

On a hot day feeling thirsty this is a welcome stop.friendly staff serve you with a good pot of tea and you might be tempted by the cakes and biscuits.plenty of seats .parking is limited on the street but there is a free short or long stay car park.afterwards visit the museum,hill fort and lock up and then return for another cuppa.disabled access.

Had afternoon tea here consisting of sandwiches , scones cream and jam, cake and quiche. All very good. Service was very good and very pleasant staff. Would go again if in the area.

Slightly disappointed with our second lunch visit. Had two salads - Tuna was fine but the quiche salad was not, the quiche was cheese only and had been over microwaved to warm, and it was presented as a molten mess. Rule one - don't microwave pastry, especially with a high proportion of cheese! Staff acknowledged the problem and replaced with unheated quiche but this was far too rich being almost 100% cheese. Stick to a conventional lighter quiche recipe with bacon and egg please!

Stopped off at The Place for lunch on our journey from Surrey to Cornwall. The staff were very friendly, the environment was comfortable and the food was of a very high standard and at a very affordable price. Excellent value!

The sign on the door says "Welcome" - didn't feel welcome though. Dived into The Place for a swift morning coffee. After sitting down and waiting for almost 10 minutes decided to go to the counter to enquire if we should have ordered there; was rather brusquely informed by young lady the order is taken at the table. After a few more minutes order taken and coffee arrives. The same young lady dealt with payment of bill - rather a glacial experience; no smiles, precious few thanks; made to feel unwelcome. Although the coffee was good it was a pretty miserable experience.

Great place to go if you want to take 5 minutes out of the world, sit back and enjoy their lovely coffee and chocolate treats!

Once again(The Severn Sound, 1960's group) returned to The Place for a reunion and pre Christmas lunch, We first met here in 2014 after meeting up again after 50 years, this is now our third visit, WHY??? because Phil & Christa and their family welcome us back to their lovely eating place. Wonderful food, great service and a welcome back as if we were family. If anyone is in the area then please come and enjoy a visit to remember.

Likes: + Friendly staff+ Good range of meal options including some vegetarian ones+ Outstanding ploughman's lunch (although my cholesterol count after the biggest portion of cheese I have ever seen will be higher than usual for the next few days ;-) + Prompt service+ Good range of teas and coffees+ Cosy ambienceDislikes:- The chutney was excessively sweet & sour; sufficient to send shivers through every nerve in your body (great for "Trick Or Treat" though as its both!)- No Vegan options- Thick walls may mean that signal reception is not brilliant and no wi-fi

Was passing by and popped in for a light lunch for an hour. Staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent. it was early afternoon but they serve all day and it shows as it was busy. A lot of the food and drink appeared to be locally sourced as well which is a good indication of attention to detail and thought put into the business.Would thoroughly recommend.

I went in here for the first time the other day with two friend and our babies which was a squeeze but we made it. Had a lovely hot chocolate and scrambled egg on toast. Staff were very friendly. Unfortunately the till was broken which was a bit of a shame but we had cash so not a problem. My only issue was my scrambled egg was £2.45 for a single piece of toast with scrambled egg on top I was quite suprised that it cost that much for a single piece of toast with egg. I think maybe the place is aimed at slightly higher class people then myself who have more money to spend as I found this pretty expensive. £4 for a hot chocolate was pretty steep too but it was very nice.

Advertises a garden so asked if could take small well behaved collie in there and got a very frosty reception. Bear in mind this is a small country town so surely not an unusual or unreasonable request! Went a few doors down to the Bakehouse. Couldn't have been more different. Friendly and efficient host made us very welcome and brought the dog a bowl of water before taking our order. Lovely cakes, nice coffee, enchanting little garden and a warm welcome. What more could anyone want?

I wa son my way home from Bruton and thought I'd stop for a coffee in Castle Cary. It's years since I'd been to the town, and assumed I'd find somewhere. I stumbled across The Place, and very glad I did.I was only intending to have a coffee and cake, but the menu was full of tempting light snacks, and the asparagus and salmon quiche from the specials board was far too nice to pass by, so I chose that.Coffee, food and service couldn't be faulted.

Mum and I popped in here for a quick coffee and a snack and were really impressed. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the coffee and tea were both good. I had a scone which was a bit crumbly but for the first time anywhere. ..was served with enough jam and cream. I would definitely recommend it.

I popped in to The Place to see if they did take-away drinks but the place, pardon the pun, looked really welcoming so I decided to drink, and eat, in. A great selection of savouries and cakes was complimented by an excellent beverage. I was served by a slim blonde girl who may have been Sara or Sam, I didn't quite catch her name, and she could not have been more helpful or polite. A lovely cafe and I shall both recommend and return.

Needed somewhere for a tasty,filling,tasty quick snack and this satisfied all that. Good variety on the menu, sandwiches, bafels, Jacket potatoes or a hot meal. I had Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel which came with a small side salad. Very tasy and the bagel was really fresh. Nice dressing on the salad. Mu husband had a cheese and ham bagette with chutney and a side salad. The bread was not heavy. Very nice coffee and green tea. There was a small garden to eat in on a hot day if you so wished.

Cannot rate this high enough. Always so friendly and helpful this place is a hidden treasure. The garden is an added bonus in the summer. Food was delicious, how can anyone knock the ploughmans. Tasty pickles fresh bread and beautiful ham, wish you were closer to where I live, one of our group travelled from Spain for you what more can I say.

Dropped in for lunch, appalled to have to pay £2.45 for an ordinary tea for one, this is not Fortnums after all just a small town cafe.

We love The Place, we try to keep it as a treat for Saturdays only but we cant stay away. Today we had Lumpy Bumpy cake with clotted cream and it was lovely, big portions and definitely good value for money. The staff are nice and friendly and they make you feel welcome. Everything we have had there has been of the highest quality and has exceeded our expectations.

I have been to this coffee shop many times, after reading some of the reviews on here I have to say i cannot believe it. Everything is so fresh and very well presented. I also tried the ploughmans and had to saw it was very good value for money. So much i couldnt even finish all of it. I wish could have it was amazing. I have to say if what a chilled relaxing meal or a cup of coffee this is the place to go. Now with a lovely outside seating area. Just in time so summer!

Sadly, having been numerous times and been satisfied, if not blown away, my recent visit was shocking. I ordered a Cheese Ploughman's which one would have thought would be simple enough. The menu described a tempting meal, and priced at nearly £7 expectations were quite high. It arrived on a slate, which was ok, with one pickled onion, one tomato, a piece of stale wholemeal roll which was advertised as half a baguette, but in reality was half a small roll, so stale as to be inedible. A tiny butter pat dish had some chutney in. That was it except for an enormous piece of cheddar. Totally unacceptable. I went to the counter to complain( very politely ) and the young blonde turned around and said " What's wrong with that?" Enough said. Maybe some tuition on presentation and customer service would be advisable. A good customer, lost sadly.

I have visited this cafe regularly as I live locally. The service is usually a little slow (in fact last week I had to go to the counter to remind them I was waiting but no big deal as I wasn't in a hurry) Positive points are that the coffee is good and comes with a complimentary biscuit. Panini's and light lunches I've had there were good value but today the service was so awful we left without ordering. I happened to check the time as we went in (1.25) and we waited a full 10 minutes without even being acknowledged. The waitress was busy but she must have been aware of us sitting at a dirty table waiting to order. I went to the counter to ask if she was the only waitress taking orders "er yes" was the reply (rudely I might add) I explained we'd been waiting without being acknowledged so the young girl said she'd tell the waitress when she got back and said "sorry about that" Unfortunately we simply didn't have time to wait for goodness knows how long to be served today so we left.It does seem pretty poor to only have 1 waitress during a busy lunch hour and I appreciate that it's difficult when there is a rush on. However, had the waitress said "Sorry to keep you waiting I'll be with you as soon as I can" we wouldn't have been left wondering whether we were ever going to get served. Really disappointing. I won't be visiting this cafe again.

In a beautiful old Somerset market town, The Place doesn't stand out on its looks but i concur with everything wriiten in these reviews. Delicious fresh food - 3 children all accommodated for - service with a smile! Just wish they had soya milk and could do a Spiced Chai - they've got such a big range of drinks!

A most pleasantly welcoming cafe that is clean, beautifully decorated serving delicious home baked, food with plenty of Gluten free options. The meals were hot, fresh and served up quickly with a friendly smile. Castle Cary is a quaint little village and worth visiting just for the excellent Fair Trade Coffee served here. When it came to paying, I was really happy to learn that the wonderful lunch we had enjoyed was also great value for money. I will definitely be making another visit before I return home to Australia.

My partner and I stopped here for lunch recently and so pleased we did. The staff very friendly and the owner Phil even sat and had a chat with us whilst we were waiting for our drinks/lunch. The seating areas are spacious and comfortable so you're not sat on top of others. The food and drinks are very reasonably priced and were delicious. They have a great selection of both hot and cold food, they also had a cabinet full of chocolates that you can have boxed up to take away as a present or to eat later youself! The parking is free as there are two car parks plus you can park on some of the streets for up to an hour free. We will most certainly be returning.

Stumbled across this coffee shop and immediately impressed by the personal touch you receive. A number of sandwiches, paninis, pies and cakes on offer. I had the pie which was fantastic and my wife equally impressed by her sandwich. They even sell Belgium chocolate!! Although busy, the owner still made time to check on all of his customers which was a nice touch. Highly recommended

A group of us descended on you out of the blue.. It was a special day for us, a band from the 60's reuniting after 50years. You welcomed us with open arms, made us feel at home and joined in our banter. The food was delicious as were the chocolates mmmmmmm. Thanks for taking the photo as well Christa. I would definitely recommend this cosy friendly and welcoming cafe/wine bar. Will visit again without a doubt, if you are visiting Castle Cary it is a must.

A reunion of friends from a 1960's band called "The Severn Sound" met after 50 years in the lovely setting of Castle Cary, we descended upon "The Place" for lunch. On arrival, Christa the owner moved tables & chairs to seat all seven of us, nothing was too much trouble. The food was all freshly cooked and excellent, the service and the staff was the best, well worth a visit and well worth a detour if you are in the area. Well done to Christa and her husband, you and your staff deserve star ratings, we wish you every success in the future. Thank you from an "old band" of happy eaters.x

Castle Cary is not the type of place that you would normally associate with such a lovely welcoming café as The Place. Myself and some friends had agreed to meet in the town for lunch and were advised that The Place offered both good food, excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere..We were certainly not disappointed. The Place was a real find and Christa and her staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great time.

I would like to thank Christa and the staff for the warm welcolm and the attention you gave us as five of the group and our lovely groupy plus Daves grandson decended on you at 1.15 when most of your Wine bar / restaurant was full . youself and your lovely staff put the icing on the cake to make are reunion complete .Many Many Thanks Mike

My wife and I were meeting friends in Castle Cary at the weekend and stumbled across this lovely little coffee shop right in the centre of town. We received a very warm welcome from the owner who showed us to the seating area at the rear of the shop, although very busy the staff were very attentive and our orders taken promptly. The menu was quiet varied offering soups, salads, sandwiches and Panini's (I must say the chicken, bacon and mayonnaise Panini I had was to die for !!!!) and as well as your normal speciality teas and coffees they also serve a selection of beers and wines. When chatting to the owner Philip, he informed us that he and his wife Christa had just taken over "The Place" and were just finding their feet but they had lots of plans for the future including opening on a Friday/Saturday evening as a wine bar serving light bites and sharing platters which I think starts at the end of October. If this is finding your feet then I must say they seemed to have got it right first time, welcoming, relaxed atmosphere, attentive staff and great food !!!!It was great to find a place like this in "Sleepy Somerset" and we would not hesitate to recommend it to our friends.