Vintage 186 Cafe Bar & Gift Shop in Leicester

There is always a warm welcome at Vintage 186, which serves simple, tasty food and a range of hot and cold drinks. I meet friends and family here, and sometimes come on my own. I enjoy browsing in the gift shop where you can find handmade cards and craft items. I always feel comfortable here.

I first visited Vintage 186 shortly after it opened and was singularly unimpressed. Last week was my second visit and, WOW!, what a difference. The cafe has undergone a complete facelift: new tables and chairs, new lighting and a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent - hot and freshly cooked - and served with a wonderfully large flat-white coffee. I shall be back and am sure that Vintage 186 will prosper under its (new?) management. It's an amenity which the village was crying out for! WELL DONE‼️😊

FABULOUS CAFE, well done Jo, we'll be back Superb food, fascinating place. Local fancy goods for sale. Do pay a visit.

My sister and I enjoyed fab afternoon tea with Prosecco here last week. Lovely freshly made sandwiches, scones,cream & jam, yummy cakes, large pot of tea and,of course, a bottle of Prosecco. Cafe owner and staff were all very welcoming. We could not have asked for more. Light lunches etc. also served in the cafe and local craftwork for sale. I would recommend this cafe to anyone living nearby or visiting the area.

I had the privilege of dressing jo and her late husbands wedding a year ago Seen jo and family go though so much and its so nice to see her being sucessful I visited today with my kids and hubby for the first time Superb food and great service when im local again ill definitely be in xxx

How lovely this little cafe is, and all clean and redecorated so fresh and lovely.. new staff and a new manager... fabulous food and wonderful hot drinks. Lots of Nic nacs on offer... vegetarian/vegan and gluten free food on offer.. totally a different place and a pleasure to visit WILL BE RETURNING WITH FRIENDS. Thankyou to the new manager and her lively staff.

Food was ok but service average and lacks cleanliness in the toilet. With the amount of time that the staff stand around taking, you would think they could spend some of that time to keep it clean, even my 6year old didn’t want you use it because he said it is soooo disgusting 🤢.

On an adhoc visit into the village one lunchtime, I decided to see what the cafe was like. I had planned to come along some time with my daughter but the timings had never agreed with my daughter during the week as it shuts at 2.30pm, which I found quite strange. The cafe had a nice rustic appeal to it from outside and provided outdoor seating at the front which was a good start. There seemed to be a lot to look at inside as there were separate display stands around the side of the room with gifts and various things you could purchase. Some of the items were of a nice standard and well displayed but amongst it were items that looked like they were from a charity shop and ideally should be in a charity shop! This cafe has a system where you can sit on a certain table if you are happy to chat to other people which I thought was a lovely idea. After finding a seat, I chose what I wanted. The waitress was quick to respond and helpful. Being a vegan there was a full breakfast available but not much else. The food was not as hot as I would have liked it and I feel it was a bit overpriced for what it was. I did also find the table was sticky. Whilst I was eating, I was constantly disturbed by someone walking up to the table to count out the cutlery, placing it on the table! I’m not sure if I would be visiting again though. A bit disappointed as it had the potential to be a really lovely cafe!

I thought I’d do my part in supporting local businesses rather than go to a retail branch for coffee. Now I ended up going to a retail branch anyway! The service was good, the shop was nice with its quirky old 80’s & 90’s memorabilia items (I noticed all this as I waited a few minutes for my coffee). Back to the coffee, the normal coffee and milk started seeping through the takeaway cup when I left it in my drink holder (car drink holder) it was all most like watery coffee. I didn’t take it back, the thought crossed my mind, but it’s pointless. I know this business hates criticism, but the coffee making experience needs to change. I seen you got a nice machine. Other than that I’d go back if the coffee isn’t watery and is actually improved, they have fresh grounds but something gives off the taste like its filter coffee. And change your takeaway cups I think the water was so hot in my coffee it melted the glue on the cups.

Not a bad little place for a cuppa and cake. Had the soup which was ok but doubt it was fresh as it tasted powdery. Cleanliness of seating area not the best; floors were dirty with bits all over. The toilet hadn't seen a deep clean in a while.

Admittedly we felt a little bit pushy having nipped in just five minutes to closing time for a quick coffee and a slice of cake. The staff, and indeed the customers, here are lovely. The coffee is perfect and the cakes are gorgeous. It's a lovely little local coffee shop... if you're popping through and looking for a pick-me-up, park up and pop in.

I had the large vintage breakfast which consisted of fried eggs, bacon, sausages,hash browns, mushrooms, tomato’s, baked beans, toast & a drink. My partner had a bacon & egg roll. All the food came piping hot & very tasty ( not cheap ingredients) & very promptly. The coffee was also nice & hot & flavoursome. The service was very good too. Inside the cafe are a number of small concessions selling all sorts of stuff that my partner browsed at while we were there. All in all a very good visit & we’ll definitely keep going

My partner and I nipped in to have a cuppa and piece of cake whilst our daughter was at her dance class. I cannot fault the quality of the drink or cake as they were lovely but does it really take 10 minutes to make two cups of tea and put two slices cake on plates. It was explained that they were short staffed (there were two staff on) but there was only 11 customers in the cafe. I would recommend if you want a delicious but leisurely cuppa.

I was out with friends and decided we wanted sunday lunch we saw they did lunch and called in , so glad we did the service was friendly food was lovely even a fantastic nut roast lots of veg all great , pudding as well great selection, so we will be going back very soon and take some other friends to would highly recommend Ps great gin selection x

Evington Village so desperately needed a nice cafe, so I was really pleased when Vintage 186 came on the scene. I went in for breakfast. Surly waitress. Asked for flat white coffee and was served very mediochre filter coffee. Breakfast itself was absolutely average. The only thing I liked was the decor! Sadly, I won't be going back.

Second visit to this cafe, and definitely my last.

Friendly service and nice little place for coffee. Disappointed I couldn't have my cream tea as they finished serving food at 3 but nevertheless it was still a nice place for a coffee. I liked the gift shop element attached to it too!

Took my family to this gorgeous cafe for Sunday Lunch and it was the best Sunday dinner I've ever had! All home cooked. Would definately recommend this place!

Just had a lovely cream tea at vintage 186 the service was excellent and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The coffee shop is at a lovely location and it also has a range of things to choose from their menu. Also if your stuck for a gift it has some local businesses using their space selling a range of items from crafts to everyday items. I would definitely recommend anyone to try here for a cuppa or something to eat.

Been meaning to visit for a while. Good prices and good coffee. Bit chilly though. Will return soon.

The name is very misleading. I bought a voucher for a “vintage afternoon tea”. What we got was a minute, tatty cafe which was untidy and dirty

After an interesting visit around the attached antique centre we called in for breakfast. We ordered a large vegetarian with Quorn sausages and the large English. Both with slabs of buttered toast, orange juice and a pot of tea. Our tummies were groaning! Lovely service and excellent food beautifully cooked. Give it a try!

I used Vintage 186 Coffee House buffet menu for the first time on Thursday for a meeting at my place of work and the overall feedback was - presentation 10/10, quality produce 10/10, delivered on time and as for the chocolate cake well.......... So impressed that I've been asked to place a second order.

fantastic place to have a snack, breakfast and beverages, lovely café staff. great to meet with friends, and enjoy browsing and looking through the vintage stuff that are for sale. The staff are amazing friendly especially a lady called Lindsey who is willing to help, not forgetting about the man who has the orange stall, I have lived in Leicester all my life and this was the first visit and not the last. I would highly recommend this amazing place.

It's great to find a cafe with an atmosphere that serves great value breakfast (this is what we had - there are other options). The portions are generous and the food cooked expertly. My veggie brekkie was delicious and we also had a meat one - also delicious. The location of the cafe is so cool - in the middle of an antiques warehouse so we browsed for an hour or so after eating. Will definitely be going back there.

Been twice to this little cafe which is great for light bites cream teas and coffees.Cafe is situated in an Antique emporium so you can easily spend a couple of hours browsing then go for another drink.

Have eaten here a few times and thought it was time I gave a review. All-day breakfast today, at 12-30. 2 of us, 1 veggie and one 'normal eater' both were excellent. Good quality and good sized portions. Service very good. Definitely worth a visit.

Very kind staff, service a bit slow but cakes and breakfasts were delicious. Antique shop was full of so many treasurers!

Great coffee + breakfast definitely deserves to be in the top ten. Great value for money + also has the best staff ever. Fantastic atmosphere + very friendly in there.

Visited here many times and yet again superb value . Quality food served with a friendly smile . Absolute gem

Brilliant tea coffee hot Chocolate and tasty scones. Well worth the 2nd visit. Friendly staff. A great place to eat and drink. Highly recommend. We will be back.......

Called in here before the city match on Sunday. The site is situated directly across from the New Inn on Welford Road. Very quaint place with good staff. The owner was very pleasant. Tried a coffee, panini & finished off with a scone & cream. All excellent. Wi-fi available & if you're into antiques you can potter around the warehouse alongside the coffee shop. If you park around the Welford Road area this site is a hidden gem for a meet up with friends before a game at the KP or The Tigers. I'll return.

WOW...Brilliant x2 Breakfast. Piping Hot. Freshly cooked. Well worth the £4.95. Incl coffee of your choice..latte was the order of the day. Helpful staff. Bonus..walk the Antiques warehouse. You will not walk away without buying something ...

Out on my own and stopped for a coffee, what a great little gem of a place. Very friendly and welcoming. The food is lovely especially the breakfast. Well worth a visit from anyone be it on your own or with friends or as a couple.

Visited today using a Groupon voucher for 4 people and having never been here I was pleased to see a hygiene rating of 5 before walking through the door. Once inside the cafe, we were pleased with our warmed scones and hot drinks, pleasant staff and nice surroundings. Whilst I like using a Groupon voucher as a new customer, I'm happy to say we will definitely be back to spend 'real' money in a place that the locals like using. If you've got a couple of hours to spare, the cafe and antiques centre is an ideal place to visit for comfort and nostalgia.

As it was right near to work we thought we would pop down the road at lunchtime. What a find :o) lovely coffee and cream tea - nice atmosphere and friendly staff with very reasonable prices and good choice, and afterwards a stroll around the antique warehouse - two hours went in a flash! We will be back!

Very big variety of food and very reasonable prices, polite and friendly staff too. Definitely recommend to everyone x

The food is fresh, yummy and hot. Staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. Our first choice for breakfast.

We had coffee and scones which were very nice.The menu is very good and quite reasonably priced.Staff are friendly and polite.We ventured into the antiques centre adjoining the cafe and it takes you back in time with the goods they have on display here.

Staff are very outgoing and polite just a bonus they are abit of decent eye candy as well food is fantastic would recommend to anyone

Don't let the exterior appearance of this building put you off. It's on a busy main road and looks like a garage from the outside. A Groupon voucher tempted us inside what we imagined would be a cold, dark cafe, but nothing could be further from the truth. Adjacent to a warehouse that is a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles and vintage delights, the cafe is a treasure and a delight in itself and doesn't disappoint.

I enjoyed a very good coffee here before browsing in the enormous antiques warehouse. The menu looked very good, breakfasts vet good value. I had cake here with my coffee which was excellent. Really nice place, staff very friendly, worth seeking out.

callled in for snack and had a full breakfast it was fab and service was very friendly a really friendly atmosphere would certainly go there again recomended A+++++++

Staff are nice to the eye😉 coffee is really good food is nice and cakes are fresh all staff make you welcome clean and tidy place defiantly recommend to anyone

Went to vintage 186 coffee house for my breakfast as I've heard good reviews about the quality of food and friendly staff and I was definitely not let down in both parts. Food was cooked to perfection and definitely got my moneys worth. And staff where very friendly and polite definitely recommend the place to anyone!!!!

I decided to treat myself to tea and cake whilst visiting the antique centre. The only cafe staff member was on the phone reporting an error with the machine that takes cards. One other person was in the cafe presumably waiting to be served and she went to the toilet. I continued waiting. I appreciate that the staff member had to make the call but what was really awful was that she refused to look at me and indicate she knew I was there or even mouth the words 'be with you in a minute' she just acted as though I was not there. I waited for 5 minutes and decided that although the cake on display looked nice poor service and ignorant staff is never worth a wait. There are many other lovely cafes just a short distance away at Queens Road who can offer both good food AND good service. Retailers are there for customers. It would seem pointless worrying about whether the machine worked as she let a paying customer walk away. I had cash as well.......

Great little place to fill your face good food fab coffee if the coffee doesn't get you buzzing the staff will boom bang on 👍💥🍰☕️

Friendly warm welcoming cafe. Lovely food. Would definitely recommend. Even has some vintage board games for customer's to use.. What a nice touch.

Visited several times and food is of a high standard and staff are so friendly . A must visit as sited within Leicester Antiques Centre on Welford Rd opposite Homebase . Don't miss this gem as prices are amazingly good