The Shambles Coffee Shop in Wiltshire

A great cafe with amazing cakes, light lunch and coffee. In desperate desperate need of atmosphere though. Very quiet even when full and could be transformed by so quiet music or something to create a buzz as it’s still verging on an old fashioned tea room.

First time visiting Bradford on Avon. Place was cold asked if they could put heating on as it was cold and told it had gone off. Both my sister and I were served cold food her chilli and my soup which had to be reheated. £23 for a poor lunch. Would not recommend.

We went here on a Saturday morning and received a warm welcome from the staff. The cappuccinos we ordered were excellent and reasonably priced. Only downside was that the toilet was out of order when we visited.

Popped in for a quick cuppa and was delighted to find the cakes all made with lactose free products. Cakes were delicious, and service quick and friendly. Highly recommend

Popped in to get some lunch on the way to a work meeting - went for the Hog roll and my god it was delicious! Tasted like it had freshly come off of the spit, wonderful tender meat, crispy crackling and sumptous apple sauce. If I lived in Bradford on Avon, I would have lunch here every day!

Lovely coffee and tea cake today! Staff very friendly on an extremely hot day!! Even gave my dog a biscuit too!!

The staff were lovely and were happy to make changes to the menu for us. The food was great and looked nice.

We came across to the Shambles after being rudely treated for not a wearing a mask - we are both exempt - by the owner of Gilou's opposite. What a contrast! Smiling welcome, first-rate service and excellent coffee (cappuccino) and hot chocolate. This will now be our coffee stop of choice when we visit Bradford on Avon

Excellent cafe and I think the best coffee in Bradford On Avon. Lovely home made soup too. Nice menu with lots of different choices and the cakes look lovely as well. Exceedingly dog friendly and treats were given to mine from the friendly owner. R

New owners improved what was a good wee place. Friendly staff, quality food, snacks and cakes. Dog friendly and gluten free options makes this a regular stop for us.

I have often been in this coffee shop. New owners, even better food and service. Would recommend it to anybody

Visited on a cold January winter's day when we had the outrageous demands of wanting fresh homemade quiche table to sit and proper friendly service and guess what it was all here for us and so we can recommend this place unreservedly!

We visited this lovely little coffee shop today with our 2 dogs, the food was excellent, very reasonably priced, Staff were very friendly, even the dogs enjoyed there treat.

Jo & Jo are the new owners and looked after our party of 16 fantastically well. We booked The Shambles for my dad’s wake and the sandwiches and cakes were excellent. Thank you so much for what you did.

Couldn't have asked for more. There were about 20 of us and the staff couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome and well catered for. The variety of sandwiches were delicious, even down to the bread and the ham was reported by all present to be amongst the best, if not the best, they had ever had. The cakes that followed were delicious, including a lemon drizzle and Victoria Sponge and the only problem encountered was that everyone was so full and satisfied they thought they might not have room for a later evening meal! It is great to see this little coffee shop under new management, focusing on quality, taste and good service. Our group ranged from the young to the old and everyone was extremely well catered for, including several special requests. An excellent experience and we will be back.

My family and I stumbled across this cafe and what a little gem it is. Wonderful and very reasonably priced HOMEMADE food. We had the goats cheese and tart from the specials board and I wish I’d bought a slice to take home! They were extremely accommodating with my fussy 2 year old son which is always a bonus, and I will absolutely be back again. To say that the new owners had only opened 2 weeks again was a complete surprise. Good luck to them as they really have created a really cozy and friendly cafe.

We were guests at an important family & friends anniversary.On arrival we were met at the door by a lovely member of staff with a big smile and welcome, coats taken and drinks offered. The staff were very friendly and efficient and deserve full marks for their work and attention to detail. At no time over the 3 hours did we need to ask for glasses to be filled or nibbles to be delivered. It was all there at your elbow throughout the session. The nibbles - an assortment of hot items were delicious.Well done, The Shambles. You made the event run like clockwork and enjoyable for all.

Great location and not a bad coffee. What let’s this place down is it’s ambience and decor which is just not very inviting. The bar/counter is in the window where ideally you would want to sit in order to see the shambles, watch the world go by and ultimately attract other passers by in. Instead customers are tucked away in the back in the dark. The furniture etc is all a bit dated adding to the feel. A few simple fixes of furniture, flooring, and just a little music would make this the most popular cafe in town. Moving the bar would transform it.

I would not recommend this café in any form at all. There were too many things wrong to write but basically the food available did not live up to expectations. You cannot order what is written up behind the counter as it is not all available. I ordered several things on behalf of the 4 of us visiting and only half of it was available. The lady said that she doesn't make the sandwiches to order as there is only herself there. Basically it is what is left or on the shelf or fridge to be had and that was very little to be honest. At 12 noon the soup wasn't even ready as it wasn't cooked yet so we couldn't even have that. I ended up with a toasted teacake (which I have to say was delicious) but when I said I did not want the butter and asked for an extra tiny pot of jam instead she told my brother it would be an extra 35p. He replied that we had return the 2 packets of butter and was told that the jam was 35p and the butter only 10p a packet, to which he replied, well in that case I owe you 15p! I don't think is really a good attitude to have with your customers if you want them to return.The good point was that we could take the dog in but that is all I can say really, just very limited choice.

My wife and I had great coffee, tea and cakes in a small but highly organised cafe run by efficient and friendly staff. This is a dog friendly venue not far from the bridge in Bradford-on-Avon. If the weather is fine, sit at one of the outside tables and soak in the atmosphere. At one end of The Shambles is a bookshop with new books at the front, and second-hand at the back. We were allowed to take our dog in to view both areas. Two dog friendly venues in one narrow, historical street!

Came in for coffee whilst strolling around the beautiful Bradford on Avon. The coffee was excellent in a cosy coffee shop. The owner who is originally South African was also very friendly and bubbly. Recommended! We didn't get to try the cakes but they looked delicious

It's lovely to sit and enjoy a cuppa in this cute little street! The service was very friendly and I enjoyed my visit along with a very nice cuppa!

What a cheerful lady behind the counter...she even persuaded us to buy tea Cakes! The coffee and tea cakes were delicious. Friendly and helpful, as well as cheery. Tables outside. Light snacks. Will use this more frequently.

We were on our way to Trowbridge and decided to pop in to this pretty little black and white coffee shop for our daily dose of caffeine. The coffee was good and other patrons appeared to be enjoying the cakes and snacks on offer. Staff were polite and helpful. We will certainly come again if in the area.

Visited as passing through the area. Looked exceptionally inviting. Very friendly staff, with excellent customer service. Food order delivered quickly and efficiently. Coffee made perfectly, and the Moroccan soup is something to be savoured with a ham and cheese toastie! Great price too! Lots of locals visiting which means they must be good!

Happened across this delightful cafe quite by chance as I was meeting a friend for lunch but the pub wasn’t yet open. Our good luck as we started with delicious coffee and enjoyed it so much we decided to stay for lunch.

I popped in for tea and hot chocolate with my 4 year old and baby. The service I received was unfriendly at best and at times bordered on supercilious. I asked for some toast for the baby but that was not possible despite toasted sandwiches being on the menu. I asked them for a roll as soup and a roll was also available but was told there were no dairy-free options on the menu and most bread contained dairy. When I asked if there was anything my baby could have, we were offered crisps which obviously have far too high a salt content for under-ones. When the hot chocolate came out, I asked how hot it was (as some places make them luke warm for kids so they can drink it straight away). I was told: “Well you’re his mother. Only mothers can tell what’s suitable for their children so you should try it.” I couldn’t as I had already explained I am dairy-free on account of the baby. Finally, there was no nappy changing table in the bathroom which made things a bit tricky. When you’ve had a difficult day, a visit to a cafe can be a little haven and break from life’s challenges. Not today though. I won’t be back and will be letting other parents of young children in the area know about my experiences. The Secret Garden Cafe across the road is so much friendlier, lovelier and tastier!

Very friendly and helpful staff who really went out of their way to be helpful. A gorgeous location. Simple menu but effective and delicious not to mention great value. Perhaps an improvement in decor and morw to offer on the menu but otherwise just great

Very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommended. The cakes looked delicious but we didn't have room. Next time we'll indulge!

Enjoyed a great iced coffee on a hot English summary day with my son and work mate. Very nice place to relax and our grilled lunch tasted great.

Always greeted by warm friendly staff who will do anything they can to make you feel comfortable and happy. Outside seating so you can be out in the sun in summer with your beverage and/or piece of cake and just watch the people sauntering by. It’s lovely

We called in here on a miserable Saturday. We had our dog with us and so went in as we saw the "Dogs Welcome" sign. We received a very warm welcome and had a lovely hot cup of coffee. This is quite a small coffee shop mostly serving cakes and sandwiches. It was a good pit stop on a wet day.

Great service, very welcoming, good selection of teas, coffee and chocolate. Bright friendly atmosphere.

We stopped in after a long walk and it was the perfect afternoon pick me up. The coffee was good, cakes were amazing and the staff was very friendly.

Stopped off here on a whim today. We had two toasted ciabatta that were very nice, a delicious salted caramel hot chocolate that was incredible, and a slice of mega fresh Victoria sponge. Delightful little place and ideal for a spot of lunch.

I've been visiting this cage every Saturday morning for a fair while now and absolutely love it. The coffee is amazing, the food tasty and fresh and the service is unbeatable. Avoid the mainstream and go local you will not regret it.😀

Arrived for a very late lunch on a cold day; lovely warm welcome and the finest pea soup (home made) ever, with croutons and toasted ciabatta. A really lovely, friendly, small cafe, and the cake selection looked very good too. Recommended.

Lovely little cafe hidden away in the shambles. Lovely friendly service and very quick. I would have to say the best coffee and cream tea I've had in a while. A must visit.

Order taken really quickly, and unlike many other similar shops the tea was hot! Very tempting cakes etc shame we weren't hungry! Definitely going back.

Deserves the good reviews: is welcoming and dog friendly. Beautiful Victoria sponge and good sandwiches. We had good coffee and chocolate.

Went here for brunch. Had a nice time, staff very friendly and helpful- extra hot water for tea pot offered...

Tuvimos una buena taza y brunch encantador. Complaciente amable a precios razonables. Pequeño café.

Servicio amable y rápido. Sólo blanco, pero la izquierda estaban sabrosas, si no saludable. Café también muy bonito.

Nos detuvimos para una taza de café rápida en un día soleado y nos sentamos afuera. Café y el servicio fue muy bueno, pero la comida era muy limitada - había un bollo o un pastel. El pastel era precioso!

Mientras visitaba la ciudad durante nuestras vacaciones, nos detuvimos aquí para descansar. Gran lugar en la preciosa calle poco. Sentamos y la señora que servía era muy amable y servicial. Servicio de atención al cliente, obviamente, un aspecto importante para todos ellos. Sin duda volvería otra vez si regresamos

We had cream tea. Scones were lovely, late was great! Staff very friendly. The place is nice and quite spacious. There is another floor so plenty of seats.The only minus, was that service wasn't very fast. Noticed a few people growing impatient.

Popped in for a bit of lunch and respite from the rain on a soggy Monday.My partner and I, and our little dog, were warmly welcomed at the door. The cafe had the usual range of hot and cold drinks you'd expect, and to eat, a choice of split pea, spinach and nutmeg soup; bacon sandwich; or various prepared paninis and rolls from the fridge. We are both vegetarian so we took the soup, which was served with a brioche roll and was absolutely delicious. We also shared a cheese and tomato toasted panini which helped to warm us up!As we were about to leave, the heavens opened again, so we stayed for hot drinks and enjoyed a slice of yummy lemon, blueberry and honey cake between us. This is a lovely cosy little cafe and the lady (owner?) who served us was really friendly and accommodating. Yes, the menu is limited - but give me a few things done really well rather than a load of average stuff (and potentially lots of food wastage) any day. We live nearly an hour away from Bradford so unfortunately we won't be regulars but we would definitely go back if we were in the area, and highly recommend it to others :)

We dropped in for a break from the shopping and were very impressed with how good the coffee was, with friendly service and an excellent slice of cake.

What’s happened to the cafe under the new management? No newspapers, no pastries, no croissants, no menu and not many customers either though the latter isn’t surprising given what have happened. Please don’t change everything that we loved about The Shambles Cafe. Customers hate change. You shut up shop for four days to redecorate but when you reopened it looked exactly the same except there was hardly any food on offer. I never understand why people take over a successful business and then discard most of the elements that contributed to its success. A plea to the new owners to please rethink.

Had an americano here on Tuesday which was quite good; service was fine. Opens under new management on Fri Jan 20; hopefully they continue on with the fine tradition of coffee & service.

Tucked away this is a little Gem and not expensive with friendly staff offering a neat menu with basics and excellent cakes.

We noticed this little café in The Shambles, and decided to try it for lunch. The 4 of us sat in the window table with fresh flowers. Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to sitting outside. Service was excellent and lunch very tasty and satisfying. We all had jacket potatoes with various fillings and I even had an apology from the chef for what was the largest potato I had seen for many, many years !! But the potato and chilli were cooked to perfection with crispy skin and soft interior. I look forward to a return visit.

Okay, so what do I look for when I go somewhere to eat? Well good food for a start and secondly nice friendly service. I am interested in how modern or posh your establishment is as that is not what I am paying for.We visited this place today for lunch. The 2 lads who did the service were brilliant, kind, polite and always had a smile, I would like to say thank you to them as they played a part in making our lunch a pleasing experience. The food was cooked well and value for money. It puts all the other places around this area to shame. I had pie and mash (really nice). We will be back for more of the same. Well deserved 5 stars.

I always take my wife and little boy here we dont go anywhere elsebecause we love it here.Great food good price hot tea in a pot with nice cupsWe love it !

The owners were so great with a tourist that wanted to take a number of pictures of them - so they had fun with it and kept us all laughing! Food is fresh and all home made!!

By far the best and cheapest baked potatoes in town! A good little lunch spot. Not pretentiousness or overpriced like many in town (i.e £6 + for a baked potato that costs about 25p!). Friendly and helpful staff.

Really enjoyed our visit to Shambles Cafe in Bradford on Avon today - only had time to stop off for a cappucino, although the lunches were very tempting, including fish finger bap and steak and ale pie. Coffee was excellent (Carwardines) - probably the best Cafe in Bradford on Avon

We called in here on Saturday for lunch and were greeted with friendly and efficient service. This is a quaint little cafe/restaurant in the Shambles and the coziness stood out for me amongst the other cafes nearby.We were going to eat outside but thought it was a little chilly so ate inside. There are not loads of tables in here and I imagine it does get crowded at times- but we were lucky. I ordered the homemade vegetable soup which was delicious on a cold day and hubby had a chicken and chorizo panini, along with a tea and a coffee.Both arrived swiftly and I was really looking forward to having a slice of the cake for pudding but sadly I was full.Its a good reason to go back and try it! We both enjoyed our lunches and will return. Prices were good too!

Just had a lovely lunch in this very cosy and warm little cafe on a chilly day! Ham and Cheese panini was really tasty and my mum said the vegetable soup was the best she's ever had! My friend also loved her hot roast pork bap and said the hot chocolate was one of the best. Very reasonably priced and lovely staff. We would definitely recommend and will be back!

Cute little cafe in beautiful Bradford on Avon. Called in for a light lunch and decided on omelette with ham and cheese. Really tasty food, lots of filling which included chucks of home cooked ham, with a lovely fresh salad on the side. Friendly owner who was most welcoming, the cafe also seemed to be a hit with the locals, with a steady stream of customers. Highly recommended

A lovely little cafe tucked away. Was great to sit in the window and watch the world go by. The coffee was extremely hot.

We called in for a coffee and found friendly staff who had time to chat. The coffers were excellent , my Americano served with a jug of hot milk as requested was perfect

Called in to the town en route home from our Devon holiday. We enjoyed what we ordered and the staff were friendly and helpful.If we visit Bradford again we would call in.

We had breakfast twice here in our 4 night stay. Lovely breakfast and exceptional value for money. They also catered for a gluten free diet with no problem. Will definitely call again if staying in the area.

A small café, but what a fantastic place!! The staff are really friendly and the service is great. We had a piece of carrot cake and a piece of chocolate cake. They were absolutely fantastic; I have not had chocolate cake that good for a very long time. I would go all the way back there just for the chocolate cake!! The coffee was vey good, too!

Only a small cafe but good prices and lovely food-I had soup and crusty bread for lunch -very tasty.

Stopped off here on the way back home from Bath. It was advertised on a bill board on the outskirts of the village but could have been a little bit hard to find had it not been. So glad we came across it. The food was lovely. Staff very welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Stopped here for a nibble. Huge hot roast ham roll with stuffing and apple sauce. Huge slice of carrot cake. Yum. Excellent value and nice relaxed atmosphere.

Found this by chance when looking for somewhere to get a late breakfast. Service was very friendly and we were able to still get breakfast around midday. The food was tasty and my husband had a meat roll which looked really tasty. The only thing to bear in mind is that it is payment by cash only. The breakfast also comes with a choice of drink and also one refill of your chosen drink.

Always stop here for coffee and light bites. Very good service, friendly and helpful. Papers and WiFi dog friendly.

The guys who run the coffee shop are fantastic, they will bend over backwards to help , great normal food at great prices, thoroughly recommend

Pleasant staff in charming location. Good value both for food and coffee. Newspapers available. Able to sit out in the shambles in good weather.

Nice place to sit, relax and grab a bite eat. We sat outside at one of their little tables and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.

Friendly service, tea and breakfast was very good. There are a few seats outside, inside is clean and cozy.

Nice location, good service from friendly people, good coffee, selection of light food and cakes etc.

Entramos a este pequeño local para comer. Habían ensaladas, sandwiches, pero pedimos jacket potatoes. Nos trajeron unas patatas muy grandes con mucho relleno, acompañadas con una ensalada, costaba terminar el plato. Las bebidas estaban muy bien de precio, de hecho me sorprendió porque es uno de los únicos sitios donde tienen bebidas a un precio más que razonable. Relación calidad-precio muy bueno. El personal fue muy amable con nosotras. Las paredes estaban decoradas con frases optimistas, un ambiente muy lovely. Me gustó mucho tanto el sitio como la comida.

This coffee shop is in a lovely location tucked away in The Shambles.The cake I had was freshly baked and went well with the coffee. Very friendly people who made you feel very welcome.

Located in the shambles..lovely little place..very affordable. Great service and excellent food. Would definitely recommend .

Popped in on Bank Holiday Monday for a sit down and a coffee , looked at the menu and decided to eat , Cracking Pork Baps with stuffing at a very good price .Also ate the sausage roll which was lovely .Cracking pot of tea as well cracking value .The menu was good at realastic prices , also good service , will be back

Stopped in here for a tea and cake break with my family and liked the small cosy atmosphere but was unimpressed with the cakes and cold chai tea latte I was served. I eat cake a lot. I bake it. I eat it in most place I go. I do not believe these cakes were homemade. They were dry and bland. You could see the packaging shapes dented in the sides of all the cakes. My partner said the same about his. Wouldn't return as I'm sure there is much better cake in the village!

We have had a very nice lunch in the cafe, ordered the all-day-breakfast and a sandwich, both were very good. The food was prepared in a careful way and nicely served with much attention to detail. A fast and very friendly service has to be highlited has well!

Nice place where to have a coffee or a simple meal, the staff was very kind and friendly and the food was good and well presented.

Best eccles cake for a long time. Good coffee and friendly helpful service. Most of the coffee shops are similar all nice and friendly - great cakes!!

As I live in Bradford on Avon, I have tried all the coffee shops in town - and the Shambles Coffee Shop I rate the best. Their coffee is consistently great, (even their decaff!), and always nice and hot, which is not always the case with other coffee houses in BoA.There is always service with a smile and the cakes on offer are very, very good. I haven't had lunch there yet, but I have seen what's on offer and it certainly won't be long before I try.It's always pleasant to sit outside the cafe and watch the world go by, swirling a nice rich coffee in your hand. Well done The Shambles Coffee Shop! Kate Elston - BoA

We decided to stop for a cup of tea and early lunch after walking around the canal and town of Bradford-On-Avon, we walked past The Shambles and quickly came back to it after my husband spotted the All Day Breakfast option at only £5.99 including tea or coffee.We were delighted to find the café nice and warm after such a cold mornings walk.We were greeted by a friendly waiter, who was prompt with the service.A lovely large mug of hot tea preceded the breakfast which was with us in no time.No sign of a greasy spoon here, freshly cooked and very tasty!Two slices of bacon, two eggs, two sausages, beans, mushrooms and two slices of toast all for such a reasonable price!Well done The Shambles!On another note, the cakes on offer looked yummy to! But that had to wait for another time/visit as the breakfast filled us up to the brim!I highly recommend and give this small establishment a big pat, what a find, we will be back!

Small but very popular café situated on a pedestrianized street called The Shambles. They serve snacks and light lunches and a limited range of teas and coffees. The cakes looked very good. We had the all day breakfast which was plentiful and freshly prepared. Very friendly owners who served us with a smile.

This a lovely little coffee shop tucked away in a narrow lane way, it was very reasonably priced indeed but the menu was somewhat limited,but great for a snack or light lunch

Just sat outside here and had coffee, gentleman who served us was polite, and the meals we saw curing out were good value for money.

This coffee shop is on an adorable teeny street called The Shambles in beautiful Bradford. We ordered drinks from the very friendly waitress and sat at an outside table, soaking in the atmosphere. Several months later, we think back and remember those few moments fondly. So much more fun than Starbuck's!

In my quest to find the perfect local eatery, I happened upon this lovely little place.Although it is very small that only adds to the pleasant vibe here, and the retro American radio station provides a suitably chilled out ambience.I opted for the Full English Breakfast (as always!) as I find this to be a good way of gauging a café's true worth!It was very reasonably priced, and came with a fantasticly strong coffee exactly as I requested!The whole experience was topped off nicely by the friendly and helpful staff.

Regularly popped in here when visiting friends, sometimes just for a cuppa and a teacake. The place is always busy, friendly staff, only 2 toilets though which can be a bit of a pain at times, especially as a step is involved

Stopped by for a bite to eat in a town that's got lots on offer, and was very happy. The hot roast meat bap was basically what's often called a hog roast sandwich in my part of the world, and was very generously filled with about an inch of sliced pork, plus apple sauce and stuffing, with a hunk of the crackling as a side. Big mugs of proper tea. The waitress was lovely too! I've given it an "excellent" rating since it was at the top of its game for what it was, even though it's not a Michelin-starred restaurant, and I'd happily go back for another roast pork sarnie if I was in town again.

Stopped here for breakfast last Saturday and was just so happy that we did. The staff were really lovely and friendly, happy and funny. We sat outside in the little cobbled street and they brought our breakfast and drinks out to us. Such a good breakfast! Nice thick bacon cooked properly with crispy edges, soft eggs that were still a little bit runny and perfect for dipping, mushrooms, beans, sausages etc all lovely too. I loved the little water bottles and glasses - little pot of proper butter, freshly squeezed orange juice - everything just felt really nice and cute. Really good value too. I'll definitely be returning for breakfast next time I get a chance!

We loved the atmosphere and friendly service and the coffees and cake really hit the spot on a very cold Sunday in Bradford-on-Avon.