Thyme in Bolton

Lovely spelt and honey toast and butter for a tasty treat

Tasty straightforward menu and good coffee ☕

This review is just about one hot chocolate drink. The drink was made with Asda Barista oat milk. B@lls you can’t call it milk. Anyways Tracey the Waitress made me this drink in a lovely BIG cup with oodles of fresh cream pouring out over the top like a wild white beard blowing in the Horwich wind. Tracey, kindly and needlessly as it happened worried about its presentation. For as soon as it arrived at the table the kids burst out in hilarity about how the cream was streaming to the table. Quick catch it! That one is almost at the bottom! This went on for a quite a while. Easily the best experience of having a hot chocolate before even drinking a drop :-) When I eventually drank it, it was goooood. Just what I needed on a cold day.

Great food & lovely staff. Dog friendly, sells deli items too

Fantastic Breakfast- very family friendly and very nice atmosphere. Food was excellent and set us up perfectly for Christmas 😊 would highly recommend

Ordered 2 hot sandwich and pot of tea for two Told it would be 15 minutes was that okay, we agreed. If they had been honest and said it was a 40 minute wait, we would not waited. We had somewhere to be in the late afternoon. Tea arrived after five minutes. Food 2 hot club sandwiches eventually arrived after we asked after 40 minutes. Sandwich was below average , turkey, sliced, ridiculously thin, bacon, very fatty, toast Warm bread, not toast. We asked for more tea as the original tea had gone cold. We came to pay not asked if the meal was good, and charged £30 We could have had a decent pub meal for £30. As a general courtesy, you should apologise for the weight and at least not the second part of tea off which we only ordered due to the lengthy delay

One of the best places I’ve been! Staff are absolutely wonderful and super friendly. Breakfast is cooked fresh daily along with quiches and frittatas! The food is always a 10/10. Couldn’t recommend enough! They also cater to functions too. Worth a nosey if you’re in the area!

Lovely cosy Café with friendly staff, great food and cakes. They also offer a non dairy alternative to milk. Well worth a visit

Very tasty. Lovely atmosphere. Delhi too

Great little deli café recommended by the staff at the wonderful Bridge Hotel nearby. Lovely food and great atmosphere.

Nice soup served fairly quickly. Quite pricey.

Fantastic breakfast in a cafe with lots of atmosphere. Great breakfast menu and it was absolutely delicious staff were very friendly too.

Unquestionably the best cafè in the area! The staff give you such a warm welcome as soon as you enter, and are unbelievably polite and helpful. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cosy. I love the quirkiness of Thyme with the different types of clocks displayed on the wall which you notice immediately when you walk in. The beautiful wooden flooring, mismatched chairs, comfy sofas, and at the moment has a lovely autumn feel with all the decorations and pumpkin spiced latte, it makes you feel right at home. The food is made fresh everyday, my favourite being the homemade quiches, the pastry is amazing. The GF brownies are outstanding, they are baked on site made with premium dark chocolate. Breakfasts are always spot on, with the sausage and bacon from the local butchers cooked up fresh every morning. They cater for every event you can think of! I cannot give Thyme deli enough praise!

Friendly staff, great service and delicious food. Highly recommended.

Such a wonderful place. And the revamp has made the cafe extra special. The staff are lovely and the food and atmosphere superb. Always enjoy a visit there.

Beautiful little cafe that offer great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Gluten free, veggie and vegan options available. The GF lemon drizzle cake is amazing. Love their event evenings every couple of weeks, check them out on social media!

Food hygiene could be better, teaspoon was dirty, chipped cups and teapot and when I asked for a second tea bag for my teapot (as only had one with loads of water so tea was very weak) they obliged but brought it to me in there hands not on a saucer, cup rims were handled by staff as the tea cups do not sit properly on the saucers. Table was sticky also, however, the soup my daughter had looked and smelled nice and she said it was delicious. A bit pricey if I'm honest for drinks. Could be loads better if they take hygiene up a notch.

Bottomless lunch was fabulous, having enjoyed many breakfast and lunch occasions we were excited to try the bottomless lunch offer. From the time we sat down to when we were leaving the staff couldn’t do enough to ensure our afternoon was a great experience. The quality of Prosecco which my wife loved and sharing platter was of an excellent standard and we would definitely be back next time.

We came to celebrate our boys exam results and it was a treat for them however not one staff member acknowledged this and given we kept talking about it and was straight from exam results given out I was slightly disappointed especially as it was 10.30am and very quiet in the restaurant. We ordered 2 x full English and two other dishes and all had drink each bill was about £48 which I thought was reasonable for this day and age. I ordered a pate on toast and the menu said it came with chutney and salad which I was looking forward to, when I politely asked why mine didn't have any the waitress asked the manageress who explained due to it being breakfast time it wouldn't come with it, really that should have been pointed out upon ordering. The waitress was lovely BTW and was only able to give us what management told her. My partner wanted to order a toastie off the special menu however he was told we couldn't due to it being breakfast time and only one person cooking in the kitchen, we found this odd as the dish was no more difficult to make than a full cooked breakfast. Another dish was salmon and scrambled eggs which my son said tasted average, the milkshake tasted more of milk than anything else. The table also felt sticky. All in all slightly disappointed as it always looks very appealing on Facebook posts and walking past but I didn't feel we received a product or service that would warrant more than 3 stars.

Went for a breakfast with my family, we absolutely loved it. Amazing service and great food!

Have visited many times before but not for 18 months ( moved away). Stale bread on sandwich, dry limp salad garnish. Asked for a salad dressing and not given a choice. Drink cold before food arrived. Horrible mouldy/toilet smell. Wasn’t busy. Couldn’t find anyone to complain to at the time. Worst lunch I have ever had.

Wish I had had that I came today and the sandwich was awful 😢 the bread was dry and the salad garnish had no dressing. I asked if there was any salad dressing and was told “I don’t know let me ask 🤷‍♀️” wasn’t given a choice. Was brought a balsamic dressing which I didn’t really want ( would have been nice to be given a choice). My drink was cold before the sandwich arrived. The coleslaw looked like the scraps from the last of the bowl and was dry. It is about 18 months since I have been to Thyme and I won’t be in any rush to comeback. Would have told you if I could have found you… Wasn’t even that busy to be fair. Very disappointed that I parted with £9.50 for a stale sandwich and a cold coffee…. There was a horrible mouldy/toilet smell too. I used to come here regularly a couple of years ago but it has gone downhill considerably since my last visit 18 months ago.

We ordered a afternoon tea platter for a 60th birthday. The order was half an hour late when collected. The order was for 12 people but there were very few sandwiches for the price paid. There was not enough to go around. We also had to ask for cream on collection of the order. Once at home we realised they had supplied whipping cream not clotted cream. Also there was no jam supplied. This was not a cheap order so you would expect a certain level of service. Not very good value for money either.

I ordered the tasting platter which I had ordered and enjoyed in the past,I received an average salad,with cheese,and a tiny pate and olives,no coleslaw,cous cous or hummus, for the 11pound plus cost very dissapointed,

Love afternoon tea gorgeous quantities cosy place had realy lovely mothers day many thanks to the lovely staff and my daughter Adina for taking me it's a little gem in Horwich xxx

Cozy, enjoyable and wonderful little place. Had both lunch and breakfast here, and really enjoyed it. A place to try out.

My lunch choice was leek quiche which arrived with green salad and a delicious potato salad. Very tasty and a good sized portion. Great service from friendly staff despite busy lunchtime vibe. Picked up a few treats from deli for Christmas presents too.

The food was just ok, a little on the expensive side if I’m honest. I understand we have price increases, but service, food and experience should be on point for the price.

Delicious and really hot coffee. Not luke warm as so often get in cafes. I am a coffee fuss. Stopped for a coffee and cake. Was such a nice place and atmosphere, with all the staff really great I tried to go back later with my son to have lunch but we,d missed the lunchtime. Oh well, another time. Great to have found Thyme. :-)

My partner and I have visited the cafe a few times and always love the food and the service is always great. Because of this when we had our engagement party recently we asked if they could do the catering for us. Janeve was brilliant in sorting this out for us and the food was fantastic and presented really nicely on our table. We went for a half buffet and half grazing platter and everybody loved it, there was no wastage and we was so happy to see that everything went! We would definitely go to Thyme again for catering in the future and will continue going to the cafe. They are very accommodating for gluten free food too.

From enquiring to booking I was extremely happy. Well informed of all the options I had. I booked a small gathering for my dad and Auntie's 80th birthday. I decided to have afternoon tea for everyone. Even the little ones had a small version. The food was exceptional and everyone commented on how much they'd enjoyed. I would definitely recommend Thyme Deli for any small gathering. We had 20 seated comfortably with plenty room to move about

Was a first visit,had a delicious share platter,lovely atmosphere and very reasonable prices,can highly reccomend

Slightly slow service but Lancashire cheese and chutney sandwich very nice. Had cup of soup with it which was pleasant, if bland. Friendly and accommodating - my mum didn't want tuna melt on a baguette and they happily did it as a toastie. Door left open at one point and had to shut it ourselves. Think they should update the menu style as on cheap, tatty looking laminate which I'd expect in a trucker's cafe! However, would recommend and will return.

Slow service but the food was good. When people keep leaving the door open it made my food go cold. I had to get up 3-4 times to close it. Twice was from your staff!

Very nice place, excellent coffee

Popped in while in a rush to a appointment.Service super quick, coffee fab,gorgeous quiche and home made cakes to die for!!!🥰🥰Had to take these lovely treats also to try at home the next day😁Can't wait to go back and eat in.

Portuguese Tarts, Cronuts, sticky sausage baguettes, fresh bread, deli cheeses, great coffee and much much more....why am I here writing this review, I should be on my way to Thyme Deli right now!

The cafe seems tired and unloved. I went with a friend yesterday and it was busy. There were no tables free, some were being used by customers, others had pots on from past ones so we tried to go into another room and found it was closed. We made our way back to the main room and sat a a table with pots. One staff member came to remove them then came back without a cloth or antibacterial to wipe the table, we had to ask. Then when my friend went to pay she was told it was an extra 20p for each drink as we had asked for decaf! This was not mentioned upon ordering and wasn't noted on the menue. Needless to say, we won't be going back!

Lovely food to suit every need, products that you won't find in many places, chutneys, jams, biscuits....make your own hamper. A comfortable, homely atmosphere with pleasant staff, take away available. If you want to sit and read, or chat with a friend....its perfect.

Nice place. Good food. They sell Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding, along with a good variety of relishes, biscuits, chocolates, etc. Good place to visit if you're in the Horwich area.

Nice boutique coffee place,bit on the expensive side. Have lovely coffee and cakes and is also dog friendly which is a big plus.

Sticky sausage baguette is really tasty.

Called in here for the first time today. We loved the quirky interior + the coffee + food was really good. Had the Lancashire cheese + Chutney sanis - delish 😋 Staff were so pleasant + informative. Served by the owners son who is so nice + well mannered. Will definitely visit again 👍😊

This is a lovely little deli that comes highly recommended, my club sandwich was excellent. I had a chocolate brownie also and I have to say it was probably the most chocolatey, gooey, unctuous and rich brownie that I have ever had. Good for stocking up on some nice cheese also. A brilliant choice for lunch.

Good selection of food.Better to go out of busy times.We were in when more people came in and social distancing was not observed.

Lovely breakfast at thyme so nice to be back inside. Everyone who works there is lovely, great selection of deli pieces and cakes too. I had the full English which was delicious.

Love this place. I have an obsession with the flapjacks 😊

Lovely food and coffee and a nice little quirky shop too!

As a birthday treat my friend ordered a deli platter as a take out. Absolutely fantastic quality, lots of different meats , cheese, breast and sides. Will definitely get again and was excellent value. The picture below doesn't show the extra bag of bread and butter we also got!

Lovely little shop and coffee shop

Always good tasty food. Never disappoints. Well done to Amanda and her team.

Lovely place but probably pop there with my husband or a friend (when I can) rather than my kids as they struggled to find a meal they liked. Staff were pleasant and the place had a nice ambience. Cappuccino was delicious. Thank you, see you again.

Nice cafe, good cakes, nice, friendly staff.

Popped in as a visitor to Horwich for a lovely takeaway breakfast. More so than ever support our local independents whilst we can. 👏👍

Finally not a chain, cozy inside and like the atmosphere.

Waited well over 30 minutes only call in for cake & coffee.

A very warm welcome and our table was cleaned and sanitized before we sat down. Very accommodating for my baby girl who is 10 months. Lovely food and drinks and wonderful service. Thanks a lot 😊

Where to start Absolutely spotless, socially distanced tables. Staff in visors , sanitiser before you walk in so from a covid secure point of view this is excellent practice . Now on to the food- huge choice of healthy home cooked food for meat eaters, veggies and vegans. Everything is fresh and plentiful. Every time we e been it’s been something good- from their roasted veg and halloumi wraps, Lancashire cheese and sausage sandwiches or their bespoke pies, frittatas - we could go on. Desserts are delicious- we recommend the chocolate brownie or the blueberry and vanilla cake. There is also a large delicatessen with the option to have hampers made. Definitely our go to lunch venue x support your local business and give it a try x

Welcoming staff. Good choice of savoury and sweet. Sensibly priced. Quality ingredients locally sourced. Frittata wow.

Called here for coffee and cake. Very friendly service with lovely home-made cake. Coffee was of good quality. Will return.

Nice place, coffee great didn't eat but food looks nice

Service good. But the smallest most overcooked jacket potato I have ever eaten. £6 for a tuna melt baguette. Not the best value . But a nice place

Hot chocolate wasn't the best. A very expensive breakfast which consisted if two bacon baguettes, coffee & a hot chocolate. Don't think we will be visiting again.

Excellent food and staff are extrenely polite and helpful

Lovely food , pleasant and friendly service

Lovely avocardo and poached egg on toast.

Great food, great atmosphere and lovely people. They made the perfect lunch for my little boy and he ate everything (rare event).

Really good food, nice place. All food appears to be fresh & made on site, not brought in Clean & pleasant Staff friendly.

Always good here nice for carch ups lovely staff

Fantastic 😉 excellent incredible salad 😋

We were just passing and popped in for a cup of tea. This was fairly good value for money at 1.60 each. All parts were hot, cup tea. You could tell that this was well used by locals, which is always a good sign.

Best place in Horwich for a coffee ☕

Me and my lovely Mum enjoyed lunch here every week. Gorgeous food. Fantastic service from the friendly, welcoming staff. My Mum had a brain injury and early onset Dementia, the staff were patient and Mum loved coming here . It was her choice every Tuesday. Can recommend the quiche and double espresso!

I have a question for the manager of this deli....why can’t an adult order a child size meal? Not everyone has a large appetite at lunchtime. I enjoy this deli,the service etc is good.

Quick service, friendly staff, with great food & drink - a visit is necessary should you find yourself in the town!

Was recommended to call in by a friend and it did not disappoint. Ordered some coffee, natas (delicious!) and a sharing board. Food was very nice. Clean toilet. Little shop available too for purchases

Really good the staff are lovely and so is the food!

Excellent food and a good atmosphere, reasonably priced

Nice place - coffee and food good but the service wasn't great - very slow .. 20 minute wait to be served at the table

Superb full English breakfast. Local sausages are fantastic. Good strong tea, fresh bloomer toast and proper butter. Excellent 😀

Absolutely love thyme deli beautiful staff and great food freshly made.

Breakfast please. Serves a mean breakfast. Otherwise not bad food.

A lovely place, friendly staff and the food is delicious.

Excellent lovely food and lots to taste and try . Also they will.order in for u if they have not got anything on stock . Very happy .

Can't fault this place at all. The missus and myself had passed here a while back on our travels and we made a mental note to come in at some point. Then here we were!My partner and I immediately felt at ease when we arrived and the place looked nice, clean and cosy.The service was good and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. There was good banter with one lady in particular, starting when I jokingly asked if they served my favourite drink, Guinness!The food was good, expecially the orange cake which was just beautiful. How cake should be. The toilet facilities were also good and overall I would recommend this place. It's a shame they don't serve my favourite tipple but who knows, maybe one day ...

Lovely little place with a great atmosphere

Having been here before and had a lovely time I was very disappointed after our visit at weekend. Cheese on toast that was burned and decidedly lacking in cheese, strange tasting milkshakes and slow service meaning everything was cold. I don’t think we will be returning

Great food, served by pleasant and accommodating staff.

Lovely smallish cafe, friendly service and tasty food

Nice surroundings. It was very noisy, though, and the tea was weak.

Great home made food. Fantastic coffee!! Lovely quirky decor and lots of nice produce to buy. Will certainly visit again

Lovely home made soup, warm and friendly staff.

Good cafe nice for meeting up with friends

Yes...vert good and we'll presented food...with nice musique

We like to finish a walk off by having lunch here and it never disappoints. Great food, plenty of choice and everyone who works there is really friendly and ready with a smile. Forst class.

Lovely food the brownies are sooooo good especially with their ice cream and coffee is excellent

I had the chicken and chilli jam wrap and it was delicious! So delicious that I bought a jar of chilli jam too! I bought a peanut cake but it didn't have much flavour. I noticed there were some yummy options for vegans and vegetarians - usually those options look quite boring but not here! I saw a sign that said there was outdoor seating. You can buy all sorts here including pasta, cheese, ice cream etc to take home. My sister enjoyed her food and coffee - shame that the coffee is LavAzza as I don't find it tastes very nice and does upset my tummy hence why I went for a tea! We will definitely be back!

Been a few times meeting friends normaly very good but last time we went tea cake was like cardboard (should have sent it back ) & crumpets i believe wasnt very nice but on the whole a nice place

Thyme is always a friendly place, and I like to visit with my young son for a coffee and cake treat.The decor is nice, there are nice items to browse in the deli (such as cheese, quiches, and chutneys), and there is a lovely little courtyard garden through the back. The staff team are friendly, as are the customers. There is also a coffee loyalty scheme in place so don’t forget to grab a card to pick up your tenth coffee free of charge.

Good butty quality Ingredients.