The Terrace at The Rest in Lincoln - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Just came in for simple lunch - soup and sandwich but it was very poor on several points. Service very slow - took 30min to arrive, both our soups were lukewarm but we didn't send them back as we didn't want to waste any more time. My partners soup was supposed to come with warm half baguette - but it was cold! On positive note food tasted really good - but too many lazy mistakes, we won't return 😔

A great spot for informal lunch or coffee and cake, and super dog friendly too. We opted for a delicious freshly grilled bratwurst with sauerkraut, and a simple smoked salmon and cucumber on toast - both presented well and with a good, homely soup of the day. Service was very friendly and there was a lovely atmosphere - we wished we could have lingered longer, as the cake display looked very tempting.

A great place half way up Steep Hill in Lincoln to stop for a light lunch or even just a lovely coffee and cake to keep you going! Comfortable and airy surroundings and a friendly welcome to you and your four-legged friends too! My favourite is their homemade soup and of course their coffee ….do give them a try if you’re in Lincoln.

Lovely venue in a prime location on the beautiful cobbled hill. Really good coffee and a good selection of lunch items. A fantastic selection of cakes, it's hard not to eat them all.

Great atmosphere and definitely need a rest after climbing up Steep Hill in Lincoln! Definitely recommend broccoli and Stilton soup. Children really enjoyed the cake and the slices were generous compared to other tearooms and coffee shops we have visited. Coffee was strong and hot again better than compared to other places we have visited. Would visit again.

Appalling. We waited 55 minutes for a pretzel and some hummus and pitta. During this time 2 other tables walked out and requested refunds. No apologies were offered at all whilst we waited. I have attached the photo of our food as it was laughable- a slab of cheese, cold chorizo and a lukewarm pretzel.

Extremely slow service. They forgot our order. 45 min wait. Claimed mixed up tickets. No condiments, no cutlery. Had to ask for these. Would try again to see if any improvements

Lovely little stop off on our way down steep hill. Had lunch sandwich and a slice of their delicious cake. The chees sald sandwich was really nice. The cheese was nice and tasty the salad frsh and crisp. Made with requested ingredients. A lovely pot of tea made with tea leafs.. The raspberry and blackcurrant cake was delicious so was hubbies carrot cake. Would definitely recommend.

Very disappointed. The venue was lovely, a really good spot half way up Steep Hill. We had coffee and a cheese sandwich each. The sandwich was made with poor quality supermarket bread and we paid an extra 50p for about 3 rings of red onion. The young waiting staff we pleasant though. I wouldn't recommend this place, they could do so much better

My wife and I popped in as we were making our way out Steep Hill and we fancied a sit down. What a lovely discovery! The two ladies running it were lovely and the food was delicious. I had a toastie and my wife had a very superior peanut butter sandwich. We loved the food, the ambience, and the fantastic music playing in the background, an eclectic list of 60s classics. We will DEFINITELY drop in again the next time we're in Lincoln! Highly recommended!

From the centre of Lincoln shopping area take the walk up the steep hill towards the cathedral. Almost at the top on the right is the aptly named “The Rest”. Comfy seats to rest you wary legs and delicious coffee too. Friendly staff and reasonable prices, recommended 😊.

Bad experience... painfully slow service... raw scone ... incompetant staff who couldn't work out change to be given for a £20 note ! Will not be returning!!!

We climbed the Steep Hill in Lincoln and passed this restaurant on the way up. We were attracted by the situation ,being a patio in the sun. On the way down we called in for a snack and were delighted to find enthusiastic young people making a mark in catering. There were 4 of us , we ordered 2 salmon and cream cheese on toasted sour dough . Our fourth choice was sausage bap. All the dishes were well presented and tasty. The staff were attentive and clearly motivated to do well. The inside was as appealing as the terrace. We wish them a happy first birthday and if today is anything to go by , they will be successful.

Excellent service, excellent value, delicious cake and coffee, lovely, friendly staff, always a smile 😃 thank you!!

OMG I’ve never waited so long for two bowls of soup. Clearly the lady dealing with the food isn’t a multi taster. 1.15 hr just isn’t acceptable! We were told they only have a small cubbyhole for a kitchen which I’m sure was right. Perhaps tell people they will have a long wait. The soup was good and all the good looked very appetising. So if you are happy to wait I would recommend.

Sat outside in glorious November sunshine watching the world go by while enjoying delicious plum bread and cheese! Delicious! A perfect spot to stop and rest with a coffee either on your way up or on your way down of the steep hill. The place...

Stopped in yesterday with elderly parents to break up the walk down the hill. Service was first class. The lovely lady serving was so friendly and especially looked after Dad offering smaller pieces of 2 cakes cos he couldn't decide on one. My partner had...

This café is part of a small hotel and is very appropriately named as it is just in the right position for a break while climbing “Steep Hill”. It has a very nice terraced area with good views of the historic houses on Steep Hill...

The service was ridiculously slow. 30mins for two lattes and an orange juice. Claimed it was busy but only half full. Larger orders before and after us in the queue we’re served first. Very disappointed.

Lovely atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff and a delicious lunch. Immediate service and food served in 10mins

Friendly greeting, good service, good flavoursome tea, relaxing ambiance, choice of seating style, sofa, table height or bar stool height, good quality.

Not very nice food and service, i would not recommend this place to visit and location is very up hill .

Just a coffee and cake sitting on the outside verandah - what could be better on a nice day. Watching all the people struggle up the hill and fall down the hill - great fun. Many purple faces! The place is a super conversion and...

A spacious terrace with a view and coffee etc This also has accomodation which is comfortable and stylish A clear view of the crooked light post which features in tourist material

Very comfortable clean room. Need to be able to cope with stairs to stay here. Staff very helpful and nice. Wonderful freshly cooked breakfast

I've ordered earl grey and fruit scone. It was so bad.there is no flavor and no colout at all. When I pour milk, It was just pure white. I guess they re-used the tea pot. Dissapointed. Scone was so dry and chewy.regreted it!! There were...

Stopped in for a cake and drink on Sunday afternoon. Sadly this visit the scone was hard and tasteless; can only assume given it being Sunday afternoon no fresh ones put out, a real let down. Hot chocolate was also very weak. Unsure if we’d...

That problem being it is only open weekends!! After climbing half-way up the hill you need a stop for lunch, coffee and a slice of cake. We had a cappuccino; San Pellegrino Lemon; a ham and cheese panini, and bacon and brie panini; and then...

We were staying at the hotel so came here for breakfast and coffees. It was lovely, the food was nice and the service was fabulous, the staff couldn’t have been any more friendly and helpful, they were great

We enjoyed a pretty good Americano in the guest lounge of this popular central hotel. A friendly welcome from Laura, who in response to my question told me there were no vegan cakes or cookies available but they were considering different suppliers to cater for...

Stopped off for tea and cake on Sunday morning. Generous portions of cake (approx £3.60 a slice), you order at the counter and staff bring it over. Very friendly service from those working when we were there. Prime position on Steep Hill, nice patio outdoor...

A wonderful facility, staff extremely helpful and the establishment extremely clean and well looked after. The coffee matched the excellent service provided

This small hotel with cafeteria is in a good position to rest either on the way up or down. There is an outside terrace or indoor dining area. We enjoyed drinks and lunch whilst people watching, the service was not the fastest with only two...

Sat outside. Prawn special didnt contain many prawns and the marie rose sauce was runny. Baguette option not available because they ran out yesterday (?) Maybe we just chose the wrong food order. It was fine and great location to stop and rest!

just amazing the staff, rooms were amazing, location pubs bars cathedral, the water front bars and eating houses.

Stayed for three nights. Very comfortable, spotlessly clean and good breakfast. Convenient arrangement for parking.

Stayed at the hotel overnight for a concert at the nearby cathedral. The hill is steep but great exercise if you're ok with it. Lovely quirky hotel. Greeted by very friendly and helpful lady who showed us to our room. Beautifully decorated, comfortable and above...

I had the pleasure of eating in this establishment whilst staying at the hotel. We arrived late in the afternoon ( around closing time) however they stayed open for us to have a drink in the bar. The Breakfast in the morning was freshly cooked...

This is a really lovely relaxing cafe serving top notch food. I had the best carrot cake ive ever had and a cup of coffee. The staff are young and smiley and very polite. Its a nice stop off to rest your legs on the...

A bit worried when I went in and the place was deserted but we needn't have worried. The cafe is big and we got a nice big table with comfortable chairs. It has a big interior and loads of room. Service was fine, even if...

Had lunch while staying in the hotel sitting in the sun. We all had hot sandwiches which were very good. Also when staying in the hotel you get 20% off your bill which is a bonus

After a terrible experience with the rude staff and poor service in Patisserie Valerie, we ended up at The Rest Coffee House. What a contrast, the staff at The Rest were friendly and helpful. Our sandwiches were delicious and beautifully presented and despite being busy...

Great place to sit and people watch while enjoying a drink and cake or snack. Would recommend a visit.

A welcome refuge for four of us "mature" day trippers on the way up Steep Hill. We should have known better than to stagger up. On the plus side this little spot is a delight in all respects. A well crafted conversion of a community...

Great place to sit and have a coffee on a sunny afternoon! Service was polite and helpful and the views of the hill are second to none! Coffee was really nice too, would definitely take a break from the hill here.

Perfect place to stop halfway up/down the hill; we've walked past so many times, never realising that it was a hotel too! The club sandwich was massive, and packed full; plenty of value for money. There was a fair variety of choice with food and...

My Wife and I called in at this location around lunchtime with four other friends for some liquid refreshment after a very enjoyable few hours taking in the varied, and stimulating architecture around the Cathedral and Castle. The weather was fine so we managed to...

Stopped here for a coffee just as the skies opened. Friendly staff, lovely coffee, great vibe. Will be going back

We had this terrace down as a must do to visit as we hummed and harred about staying here in the hotel part. The fixtures and fittings are very nice , the fayre pretty adverage and some customers just dont get the queing thing at...

This is a lovey cafe in a lovely position. Seating both inside and out makes this place very versatile for its size, and the paninis are fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

Such a shame that a perfect terrace is spoiled by the dirty glasses and pots strewn around. Every table had the previous customers debris left on it. Staff meandered out with fresh orders and never once cleared the tables. This has happened on previous visits,...

Nicely situated on Steep Hill but can be rather noisy inside, tables outside with view for good weather. Have had excellent coffee with friendly service on several occasions.

Stopped here oon both days we walked up Steep Hill. Perfect location for a rest stop. The tea was great (loose leaf English Breakfast) as well as the sweet we treated ourselves with. The service was also really pleasant and friendly.

Having heard many a good thing about The Rest we called in for lunch on bank holiday Monday. We found a table outside, overlooking steep hill - a brilliant place for people watching while you enjoy drinks and / or food. Our little dog was...

This property used to be a church hall. It's really quirky and I loved the beautiful gothic mirror! Beautiful cafe, real ambiance. Chilled water on the counter to help yourself. We had coffees and piece of rice crispie cake which was lovely and moist. Lovely...

This is the perfect respite stop, at the top of the steepest part of Steep Hill! Has a lovely outdoor terrace - great for watching people stagger up the hill! - as well as a lovely modern and welcoming interior. Serves fantastic sandwiches, as well...

Pot of Darjeeling for two was £5+change. Nothing special but does have a nice patio for fresh air ambience.

A good selection of food and drinks available. It is extremely clean and decorated to a very high standard.

As we were staying at the rest for two nights we eat lunch and had quite a few lattes in the cafe. We also had our breakfasts in the Terrace at the rest. What can we say ? Extremely friendly staff, great food and drinks...

Very comfortable bed, towels and lovely toiletries. Lovely breakfast especially the sausages Great staff, very friendly

We searched and searched for lunch. Could not get a table and everywhere was hustle and bustle and noisy. A couple of places near castle had internet and card reader issues so was refused lunch. We came across the Rest. What a beautiful place which...

If you're beginning to flag as you ascend the Steep Hill, this is just the place to stop for a reviver. There is a licensed bar, an array of cold drinks, tea and coffee (capuccino recommended), and a scrumptious selection of cakes and scones etc....

About half-way up the Steep Hill, an ideal place to stop either going up or down. Food very nice and about average price, service was friendly but a little slow (it was busy )

Good breakfast. Didn't experience other meals/drinks but what we saw looked good. We were only resident one night.

Having spend a few hours walking / shopping around Lincoln's Steep hill, we decided to look for somewhere for a bite to eat. And we popped into the Rest and made our way to the restaurant, really surprised how roomy the eating area was and...

Having walked around the Christmas Market and had lunch, we decided to visit Steep Hill and look at the shops there before returning home. The name says it all, the hill is steep. Going down aided by gravity wasn't so bad although the cobbles were...

Visited with my wife. Really nice decor in an attractive part of Lincoln. Nice selection of bottled beers and ciders. only had a pot of tea and a coffee but the leather sofas were nice to relax in. Busy but not crowded. Fair pricing. Didn't...

I have eaten here several times with family and friends on days out in Lincoln.The menu is good for snacks/lunch.They also have a specials board,tasty selection of cakes and coffee. The room has a selection of chairs and couches wich adds to its relaxed atmosphere....

Half way up steep hill this is a great spot to take a 'rest' and enjoy a coffee or more alcoholic beverage before completing the climb! It also serves a good variety of cakes and sandwiches. The staff are also very friendly in this ex...

Beautiful place. Great to stop off for either a coffee or bottle of wine and have a chat or read the papers. Nice Bose speakers. Shame we couldn't hear any music is my only complaint. Very pleasant staff.

Quaint little coffee shop situated half way up Steep Hill. Offers a good range of hot and cold drinks and variety of snacks. I had a Spiced pumpkin latte which was delicious. Well worth a stop if you're struggling on the way to the top!

Situated about half-way up the Steep Hill, an ideal place to stop either going up or down. Food well presented and about average price, although service was friendly, it did seem a little under pressure with just one girl preparing in the small kitchen.

Excellent location, food and service, however would benefit from doing children's portions (of the adult menu) and gluten free mains/sandwiches. The gluten free cakes were excellent b

As you climb Steep Hill you feel as though you are going back in time, if wearing heels the cobbles could defeat you but the incline gets you first! Then you spot The Rest! Go inside for a reviving cuppa and a panini-you won't regret...

After waking part way up the hill my partner was desperate for a break. Called in and a very nice place. We were lucky to get a table outside as was a lovely day and great views. Only had tea but found it delicious and...

Stayed overnight at the hotel, and enjoyed the Full English Breakfast so much we walked all the way back for Dinner and were not disappointed, absolutely brilliant food and nice surroundings with excellent service

A good choice of food, well presented by cheerful efficient staff. Very nicely decorated and comfortable.

Seen this place many times and never called in until today. It is fabulous inside but we had cake and drink outside on the terrace sat in the sun. Very nice place. Coffee and tea was good. Cakes were excellent. Waitress service to the table....

We went to Lincoln on a coach trip in August, and by happy chance the poppies were on display at the castle, which is right at the top of the aptly named but delightful Steep Hill. Unfortunately we were dropped off by the river at...

Really excellent place for a drink and likht lunch. The atmosphere was great and the service from the staff was friendly, efficient and so fast it was great. The food we ordered was fresh and beautifuly presented. A real pleasure to eat and drink here...

We stayed in hotel attached to this coffee shop , we didnt eat lunch hear but coffee was nice & carrot cake amazing , definitely a place i would recommend.

Stopped on a sunny day and sat outside to enjoy some freshly made sandwiches. Reasonably priced. Had the club sandwich, well filled and served with salad and crisps. Pleasant and helpful staff although service seemed "relaxed". Recommended

What a delightful café and so well situated. We sat outside people watching as they struggled up Steep Hill, inside it was inviting and very comfortable. The choice of beverages was extensive as indeed was the menu. We found the staff pleasant and very helpful,...

Just enjoyed a cup of tea and a scone with the wife! Excellent service. Wide choice to choose from. Spotless toilets. Sat outside and watched the world go by! Definitely recommend!

We were booked to stay at The Rest so decided to eat lunch there upon arrival. We were afforded a warm welcome. There was a very nice selection of lunchtime foods, we chose paninis which were delicious. The coffee shop was quite busy but not...

Stopped to have lunch had a pot of tea and a club sandwich , it came with home made chips/nachos the sandwich have was 6.95 and was large and filling but extremely tasty, was lovely to have a pot of tea with proper loose leaves....

Quick lunch stop today at The Rest, great coffee and tasty panini's served by friendly staff. Nice to have an outside terrace to sit and a water bowl for dogs. Will definately call again

Quick lunch stop and coffee in this lovely cafe half way up Steep Hill, nice to see outside tables and a water bowl for dogs. Served great coffee and panini's by friendly staff. Will definately revisit

We very much enjoyed our lunch at The Rest. Three of us ordered the club sandwich which was very tasty and made with freshly cooked chicken and bacon. It was served with a nicely dressed side salad and some lovely little savoury filo squares. The...

After walking out of another cafe where one of the staff were coughing on their hands(!), we found this. The girl behind the counter was polite and friendly while I had to look through the menu, and stop the kids running off. We ordered and...

Thank you for saving our mornings. It´s sometimes testing to be away from home, but your service and fabulous breakfasts made all the difference! Thanks also for the ice for Helen´s back, it helped! Helen and David

Popped in for a late lunch on a sunny Sunday. There is seating outside on the terrace but unfortunately these were all taken. Inside was really nice though with a couple of sofas and plenty of tables/chairs. Orders taken at the bar, a good selection...

My husband & I came here for coffee & a light lunch. It was the last Friday of half term & Lincoln was busy. Keen to escape from the "madding crowd" we headed for our fave coffee house of choice when visiting the top of...

We saw this on the way up to the castle so stopped for lunch on way back down. Friendly but rushed staff and food was decent enough. Hot chocolate and coffee were lovely. Reasonable for price in touristy area.

Went to The Rest for a lovely lunch with my family. Really nice food, atmosphere and surroundings. Glad we stumbled upon this place. Will definitely go again.

Popped in with friends for a cup of tea. Had a really nice experience. The decor and staff were lovely. Great to see an outside terrace available too. A pot of tea wasn't cheap but the quality was good.

this coffee shop and tea rooms had homemade cake which was so delicious they also had sandwiches , lovely comfortable settees x

This is a really good place to have a light lunch, some cake and a coffee. They had gluten free bread available, which was good news for the husband. We tucked into a panini and Gluten free tuna and cumber sandwich, followed by a slice...

Came here with family. I think could do to expand menu slightly as only offer sandwiches\ paninis/ cakes but very welcoming staff and very fresh produce. Prawn sandwich, chicken pesto panini & chicken BLT.. Very big portion. For dessert scone with Jam & cream &...

A super selection of homemade cakes on offer. This is the breakfast room for The Rest Hotel but they make good use of it during the day serving wholesome food and drinks