Thorns Coffee Lounge in Herefordshire, County of

I had a great experience here yesterday with my family. We recieved a very warm welcome, the chef/ owner came out to chat and tell us about the specials. He was very friendly as were all the staff. The kids wanted bacon sandwiches, he said we could have them as part of the “kids deal” which was very reasonably priced at £5.50 (or there abouts) including the meal, a drink and a cupcake too! Myself and my partner had fish finger sandwiches, which came with crisps, lovely fresh salad and home made coleslaw. Portion sizes were generous and we shared a bowl of chips between us all too. We were stuffed! The food was perfectly hot, fresh and tasty. We were offered to take the cupcakes home in a takeaway box which I thought was a nice touch. Extremely attentive staff, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you! We will definitely be returning.

Tucked away this dog friendly coffee shop serves quality food! We received a warm welcome. The menu was compact but there was plenty for everyone. We had a ploughman’s sandwich, chips and a jacket worn prawns. Everything was freshly made and very tasty.

Lovely staff, nice atmosphere, great value for money. It's one of our favourite places to eat in Ross Vegas. Highly recommend.

We visited Scrummy Yummy on our way home from our holiday in Wales. We arrived shortly before they were closing for the day (3pm) Regardless of this they were extremely accommodating. We hadn’t eaten since breakfast and was looking for maybe a sandwich for lunch. They were able to serve us some sausage rolls that were still available, but they also offered to make us some fresh chips to accompany them. We sat outside in the sunshine and at no point did we feel under pressure to eat up and go. We even had cake for after. The service was fantastic and the food just as good. What a lovely place to go for lunch. If we are ever in Ross on Wye again looking for lunch this will be where we’ll go and hopefully next time it’ll be earlier than 2.45!!! Thank you 😊

We have visited this caffe for the last 4.5 years. Under the old owners and the new. This is by far the best caffe in Ross. It’s dog friendly our Cavachon loves going there. Every time I go in I say I mustn’t have cake but once I see them I can’t resist. The staff are all friendly and the food is excellent. The caffè & toilet are spotless. Well done to the new owners.

Just love the new fresh "branding" and especially the lovely blue scrummy yummy T Shirts. Sitting in the sun in the courtyard was especially good today after so much chilly weather. Great place to relax away from the traffic . Light music or entertainer next in the courtyard? Good to see you guys so busy. dougskeggs@aol.com

All I can say is wow! What a great find! My husband and I were holiday in Ross on Wye with our two children and came across this little gem of a place. The coffee and food are fabulous as are the staff who were so friendly and accommodating. The breakfasts were cooked perfectly and the vegetarian options are great. The whole place was so clean including the toilets, which were well equipped with baby change facilities. I only wish we lived closer by as we would be regular visitors.

This place is fantastic! We had a wonderful breakfast with top quality products. The bacon was thick and lean, the eggs were fresh and deep yellow. Sausages were meaty and tasty. The sourdough bread 'to die for'. The coffee was also delightful and the staff were amazing. Highly recommended 👌

Visiting the area and looking for a cafe. Came across this absolute gem of a place. Highly recommended. Very friendly and helpful. Super clean and the food was scrummy yummy. Will be back it will be worth the 4 hour drive.

We were having a short break in Ross on Wye and spoke to a local couple who recommended the Coffee Lounge. It was exceptionally clean and fresh looking and the staff very polite and friendly. We ordered our meals and because they were made to order knew we would have to wait but it was definitely worth it. I don't know what else to say, but if you ever go to Ross fing it and enjoy. Superb.

Second time here. Superb as ever. Sourdough toast, bacon, avocado. Very busy, and not surprising, lovely atmosphere, attentive staff. Will be back very soon. X

What an amazing find, off the beaten track in Ross Town but this jewel is a real find. We had the best Eggs benedict we have had anywhere, The cafe is clean, modern, friendly and efficient. The food was amazing and a nice size portion at a reasonable price. We will be back often

What a great place! Ross is my home town but living in Wales now. In spite of a notice saying might be a bit of a wait due to short staff, coffee and jacket potato out really quick, super staff and fantastic food and coffee. Back there very soon

I was enjoying a coffee and a bacon sandwich last Saturday morning with my wife in the sunshine on the outside seating area finishing off my Telegraph crossword. A thought came to me, why would anyone sit at a table on the roadside outside at so many other coffee shops in Ross on Wye soaking in the fumes from trucks, vans and cars when they could sit outside in fresh air at the pedestrian only area of Thorns Coffee Lounge? I have no idea! The other big plus of course - Its freshly prepared and not prepacked food. Lovely place for a clean air break. dougskeggs@aol.com

Excellent cafe with staff who truly care about quality and service. Food was great and a fair price. Thank you!

Took my two grandsons for breakfast, very busy with only outside tables left, ordered our food, the drinks came quickly then a bit of wait for food ( like I said it was busy) but well worth the wait, my poached eggs were cooked perfectly. The big breakfast looked amazing and filled a hungry 20yr old. Cafe is clean and tidy, the staff are friendly and helpful.Would highly recommend if you are in Ross, they also do a lovely lunchtime light snack menu.

Lovely restaurant in a picturesque part of town. WiFi, water dispenser and dog friendly. Helpful staff and pleasant ambiance. Would recommend to anyone.

Visited Ross on Wye while holidaying nearby and stumbled across Thorns tucked away in a little square. We had 2 lovely fief finger sandwiches which were delicious and jammed packed with fish. Staff friendly and efficient- very good for lunch.

Lovely coffee and a cake with nice outside seating area quiet location just off one of the main streets in Ross on wye. They are dog friendly an sat outside in the sun.

Went whilst visiting Ross on wye for lunch. Huge portions - fish finger sandwiches were great. Dog friendly and good service. Would visit again.

A popular, dog friendly coffee spot in the centre of town.we had a perfect cappuccino accompanied with a Portuguese custard tart.

Cracking Saturday morning breakfast in a beautiful part of the town. Light and airy feel to the place and very friendly and accommodating service. Thoroughly recommended

The courtyard this cafe is in, is a lovely retreat from the high street. We sat outside in the shade, but the inside looks lovely. We ordered a jacket potato and fish finger sandwich. Both were delicious! Service was efficient, 100% recommend

Good food and service fantastic, couldn’t fault it but the way an older member of staff spoke to me was very condescending and with that attitude she is bound to upset others . For that reason I will not be going back

Brunch today was excellent, a good choice of quality, well prepared and presented food. Staff were friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this cafe.

Dropped in for breakfast this morning after reading the reviews. The regular breakfast was fine, nothing special but what you expect. The offerings for gluten-free diners was non existent though. The sausages, hash browns and toast were lacking a GF alternative. Even though items were...

Stumbled upon this little gem after arriving in Ross and going for a walk around the town. Wanted to support local shops rather than the big chains. First visit we had a lunch of ploughman’s roll & fish finger sandwich. Visited next two consecutive days...

I've visited quite a few times, more so recently. Lovely atmosphere, family friendly, i have always felt welcome there. The owners are very kind people, staff members always smiling, interacting with my two young sons, favorite place to go every day. The food is absolutely...

After searching the town for something to eat we stumbled on this little gem. Unfortunately during viewing the menu and choosing our meals. We saw a member of staff recive a bite to her leg after standing on a customers dogs leg. We was then...

First time visiting this coffee lounge since it has been modernised. There were only two members of staff on when my son and I went there. They were friendly and made ordering food very easy. The food, which was a small breakfast, was some of...

Sat by the main door, as all other seats were taken, to suddenly feel the gush of cold air from outside because the harassed member of staff ( who informed us she was very short staffed) opened and propped the door open.not a word to...

I came here with my son and partner. I was impressed with measures that have been put in place during covid. A well oiled machine and everything done within guidelines. Staff are welcoming and professional and the food is so good. I had a breakfast....

Wow. What a lovely coffee shop. The food was lovely, considering the current circumstances the service was spot on. Friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again

We visited today and had drinks and panini. I asked for brie and cranberry without bacon, which seemed OK. But when I checked to make sure, I was spoken to in a very abrupt and condescending manner. Also initially I was asked to scan some...

Social distancing in place and working well Excellent service Delicious breakfasts and coffee Great location Highly recommended

A brilliant place we stumbled across, glad we found it, we ended up visiting twice in the day.Food was brilliant, drinks lovely and brilliant service and at very good prices.

Popped in with our dog whilst on holiday. Covid safe, friendly staff, dog friendly and food really lovely and prepared whilst you wait. Nothing to fault.

Popped in on 28th August with our dog. Polite friendly staff. Excellent covid precautions. We had a lovely posh fish finger sandwich and delicious brie and bacon panini. Felt very comfortable in this spacious cafe. Great menu at reasonable prices. Toilets could be improved though.

We are regular customers at Thorns coffee lounge. Having eaten there on a number of occasions and drank copious amounts of their cappuccinos, we can highly recommend! Customer service is always friendly, even at strange times and under extra demand due to offering the eat...

Very friendly and coping with social distancing really well. Had a lovely Fish Finger Sandwich and an Avocado Salad. They were happy to swap the poached eggs off the salad and add bacon. Very generous avocado. Tea good and service really welcoming.

This establishment has certainly made the current Covid 19 experience as pleasant as possible. Still great food and great value too.. Well done

This business is locally owned. Drinks snacks and light meals. It serves the best Lattes in Ross on Wye.

My partner and I have been to thorns before when it was cafe ease, so after a change of ownership we decided to go back. I was delighted to find the variety had been increased to include a selection of hand made lunches and special breakfasts. Go and try the food for your self, we found it delicious and reasonably priced.

I was in Ross on Wye just killing time for a few hours really as I was waiting for my husband. I had the dog with me and was delighted to find the cafe was dog friendly so I could wait in comfort. The cafe is bright and contemporary with friendly staff at the counter to take your order which they will bring over to you. I only had a couple of hot drinks, as I'd already eaten but enjoyed the ambience as the dog and I people watched for an hour or so. The next day my husband and I were going to visit Goodrich Castle and I'd already decided where we would have breakfast first. Full English for him and poached eggs on avocado for me. The full English was apparently "brilliant" and mine was ok apart from no runny egg which is the best bit normally of this dish :(. However, I still highly recommend to anyone visiting the area and when the weather is a bit warmer there's plenty of outside seating to enjoy.

Lovely coffee shop hidden away in Croft Court but lovely quiet location and in summer it’s lovely sat in the sunshine to have your coffee or lunch. Good coffee and good service well worth a try

We were attracted to Thorns as it advertised it was dog friendly and it really was. Alfie enjoyed the attention the waitress gave him and enjoyed the dog biscuits more. We returned for a second time not only because of the great coffee but because the dog dragged us in as we passed. We had the best full English for a long time. Everything fresh and clean and piping hot. The service was friendly and welcoming as you would hope but not always get. Well done.

Ordered a small breakfast and mushroom bruschetta and both were served freshly made and nicely presented. We sat outside with our dogs and the wait staff brought out some water. Pleasant and good value

Great find, delicious food. We arrived at about 11.30 so a very late breakfast but too early for lunch. Delighted we could choose from a wide choice of breakfast dishes and enjoyed our choices.

After seeing Thorns come into existence in Ross, we cannot emphasise what a find this place is. We started visiting once a week, but now we struggle to stay away!! There's always a smile and trade permitting, time for a chat. My father has not long been here with us in Ross, but Thorns is now a firm favourite, and long may it be so. ( The fish finger sandwiches are to die for!! )

Brilliant coffee lounge/cafe Always excellent service Delicious food Immaculately clean Become our regular venue

Had a lovely breakfast in here on Saturday. I had bacon and eggs which was served on sourdough bread . Streaky bacon, which isn't seen too much in cafes, scrambled eggs and cherry tomatoes- lovely. The other half had a bacon and egg sandwich- which he thoroughly enjoyed as the yolk had been broken during cooking so didn't get runny egg on his hands. Tea and a latte to drink. Very nice. Will definitely visit again.

Well worth making a small detour from the main road to find this café.Situated in a quiet courtyard with plenty of outside tables and chairs.I ordered a full English breakfast with a pot of tea.Breakfast was freshly cooked and the tea was real loose leaf tea.Both were very tasty.The café is very clean and the staff very friendly and efficient.I will be returning when I'm next back in Ross.

Visited on a number of times and this time it was for breakfasts Delicious breakfasts with good service and coffee Highly recommended Busy with a lot of people eating, that’s a sign of a good cafe.

A chance stop whilst in Ross on Wye on holiday. It was a struggle to find a dog friendly cafe and this worked out a treat.

A friend and I went to eat there today and the whole experience was a nightmare. I'm vegetarian and ordered a Brie and Cranberry toasties which was ovef £7.00. We stressed 'no bacon'. My friend asked for just a salad but was informed that wasn't possible as they only did salad garnishes?? She passed on ordering anything but I went ahead with my toastie. On biting into it I immediately tasted bacon. I haven't eaten meat in years and it was a horrible experience... I still feel sick, hours later. No apology, it was blamed on my friend ordering a salad and confusing the issue! Having overcharged us to begin with I insisted on a refund which was given. So, not recommend in any way... Overpriced to begin with, service poor and attention to order... Zilch!

our usual eating place was closed so we thought we would try here as my husband is diabetic and we needed somewhere that would serve lunch at 11am. It is super clean and the staff very friendly. My husband ordered a sandwich and the soup as he was very close to a hypo and needed to up his carb intake and he couldn't believe how much food he got. He said the soup was excellent and the sandwich very good. I had a baked potato with tuna mayo and the potato was excellent with plenty of topping and a very tasty dressed salad and coleslaw. We would definitely go back.

Went for a morning coffee and impressed enough to go back for lunch later. Excellent food, very friendly staff and spotlessly clean. Very impressed with the leek and potato soup!!

we visited Thorns on recommendation, service was very slow, had a suspicion that they forgot something, other customers who came in after us were served well before us. owner came over to explain that everything is prepared fresh which made sense but when we got our bacon sandwiches it was obvious the bacon had been cooked some time ago, it was hard and dry. the other things we ordered were ok so as i said before something had been forgotten. just admit a mistake and avoid this.

Called in the this Coffee Lounge, just for a coffee originally.Then saw the quality of the food and decided to stay for some lunch. Food was excellent, well presented, good service and friendly staff. Very clean and tidy. Well worth a visit if passing Ross on Wye.

Tasty, decent size portions and good food for kids. Nice veggie options and excellent coffee from local company, James Gourmet. Clean toilets too. Will be returning frequently.

A lovely coffee lounge with an excellent menu. I had the warm chorizo wrap and it was so tasty! Very friendly staff and beautifully clean baby changing facilities too. Definitely will be back!

This is our second visit and had good service and very good quality food on both occasions Pleasant atmosphere, warm and clean Highly recommend it.

we both order bacon sandwich which was nice yummy staff was friendly lattilelovelly and hot just what we wanted