The Willow in Rugby

We used to use the cafe regularly years ago when the previous owners had it, this was our first time since the owners have changed. The decor has really gone downhill, it's clean but it's nowhere near as cosy as it used to be. It had a real coffee shop feel before. We could also hear the full conversation from the kitchen area from our seats. We ordered coffees and bacon rolls. I have to say the initial service was abrupt and rude. The youngish woman behind the counter was impatient and haughty. The staff bringing food out were not friendly either and the food took quite a while considering there were only two other tables occupied. The bacon rolls weren't very nice; greasy with burnt black residue, in really cheap white rolls. They reminded us of the bacon rolls you get at roadside burger stands. I don't like leaving bad reviews but the quality of food is so different to what it was. Such a shame as we have started taking our children to the park again and used to look forward to visiting the cafe.

Visited Willow cafe 5th march for 1pm for Sunday lunch.We had the roast beef.Waitress was very polite.Our order came out & looked appertizing.But went to cut into the beef & it was sooo tough the knife wouldn't go through it.It was like trying to cut through leather.Roast potatoes probably been sitting for ages & a funny texture to them cabbage & broccoli weren't cooked properly & still quite raw.We were so disappointed as the reviews we read were good.We wouldn't recommend it at all.Think it was the worst Sunday lunch I've had.

We visited this establishment last weekend and unfortunately it was a fairly grim experience. We fancied a two course meal and ordered soups to start, which then arrived at the same time as our main courses!! When we enquired as to why all the food had come out at once, the waitress mentioned that: ‘the food was ready’. There wasn’t even room on the table for it all. We then asked that the main courses be kept warm whilst having the soup starter. However these main courses, when served, were virtually inedible - either cold, or completely over done. Given that we were spending a fair amount of money for this meal, far more thought should have gone into the service. (The soup was satisfactory - hence the one star rating).

The Willow cafe is in the centre of Central Park and is the perfect place to go for a drink and a snack whilst visiting the park. The staff were very friendly and the service was prompt. If the weather is good I would recommend enjoying your purchases outside as there is a lovely view of the huge weeping willow tree. (hence the name of the cafe)

Been a couple of times in the last few weeks, one for a 60th party and a Saturday afternoon listening to to a band. Fabulous sunny garden, fast bar service and very friendly staff. Have heard that your Sunday Roasts are lovely. The party buffet food was very fresh.

Weekend breakfast with the family, including 3 small children. The Full-English was the best I’ve had in a long time anywhere… top quality ingredients and perfectly cooked. Expensive at £10 for the large, but as long as they don’t compromise on quality, worth every penny! The kids had scrambled egg on toast and we were all made to feel very welcome with excellent, friendly service. 5⭐️

I enjoyed my breakfast . However their idea of toast butter and marmalade slightly differs from mine . Am I wrong in expecting two slices of sliced bread toasted on both sides ? if so I apologise . Their idea is a HUGE lump of crusty white loaf slightly toasted on one side ! Perhaps the toaster was broken ? Paul Taylor

There may be Molton Brown products in the toilets, and there may be quality napkins on the table but I have never been to a cafe that thinks it is acceptable to serve half a slice of bacon. Just under £8 for 1 egg, 1 mushroom, 1 sausage, 1 raw tomato with a roasted skin, 1 bit of half toasted bread and half a slice of bacon, I did request no beans on my breakfast but nothing else was provided in place of these. For £2 more my husband had the full English, this paid for an extra sausage, a full slice of bacon, another egg and a piece of black pudding. We would have perhaps been better off ordering a full English and sharing. The bacon had thick rinds which were very chewy, the sausages were acceptable but were under seasoned and contained more gristle than we were expecting. Snotty eggs ( white still translucent in areas) This doesn't scream out quality or value. Perhaps the owners should sit and eat the food they serve and decide for themselves if the quality is acceptable for the price that they charge and perhaps ask themselves if they would be happy paying had they been served it in another cafe.

Delightful clean cafe in Central Park. Very friendly staff, very clean, nice decor and good homemade cakes and snacks. Would highly recommend a visit.

We have just had a team meeting here, what a lovely place, will be even more wonderful in summer with the picnic benches. Really friendly, really clean, fresh home made cakes. Views of the park with coffee and cake, what more could you want!

This was my first visit to the Willow in Central Park in Peterborough. I and my friends enjoyed a delicious Christmas meal and we will certainly be returning in the new year. The room in which we ate is spacious and airy and I understand there is another function room. I am also told that the cafe at the front is a long standing and well loved place for Peterborough residents to meet and eat.