Walkers' Retreat in Stockport

Our whole family, children and grandchildren enjoyed a lovely afternoon at Walker’s Retreat. Just as we expected, the food was very good, catering to different diets and beautifully presented. Afterwards we were able to spill out into the courtyard where the younger children could safely play. Thank you Dawn for a memorable occasion

Always good service and great food. Very friendly helpful staff a pleasure to visit , will definitely visit again very soon

Excellent selection of homemade cakes, fabulous lunch, all served with a smile. We love it here, very popular so you may need to book!

The cafe is absolutely fabulous, lovely food and gorgeous homemade cakes , I can recommend poached eggs on toast and a homemade cake. They do afternoon teas. Friendly staff lovely place cannot rate it highly enough… best to book x

I came yesterday for the first time with 3 friends and it was lovely . Such a pretty cafe and the food was delicious and very fresh . Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone .

I booked Walker's Retreat for afternoon tea for 18 colleagues. Dawn was fantastic, so helpful and accommodating. The place was perfect for a reunion, the food was delicious and ample and value for money, the staff were friendly and obliging. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Our 1st visit today and I can say it will not be our last. As friends we go out for a coffee n toastie or a lunch every few weeks for a catch up. We enjoyed today, the place is clean and well presented, the decor is up to date with an Easter feel . The staff were well mannered and pleasant, service with a smile and more. The food and coffee was excellent, and we really like the colourful napkins, made a change from the normal boring white. One other thing in its favour is the parking in front , for me that's a big plus. We will definitely be going back. 🙂

Just had lunch at Walker’s Retreat, nice, bright and clean cafe, friendly local sort of place. Lunch was very nice, lovely fresh panini’s with a really nice salad and home made slaw, really makes a difference when the salad is properly presented rather than the ‘Chuck something green next to the sandwich’ approach you get elsewhere! We asked about the gluten-free options for our daughter as we plan to return, she is a coeliac sufferer and very sensitive. The very helpful and friendly lady behind the counter is very up to speed with Coeliac and cross-contamination, seems that they can cater very well for the wheat wary!! Very pleased to have found this place, we will definitely be back.

My husband Jeremy and me plus Mum and Dad, also Uncle Stan enjoyed drinks here, very pleasant team serving, nice environment. Also the gluten free cakes good and good selection Many thanks

Very fresh and tasty lunch. Wraps, Pannini were delicious. Lovely coffee, not too strong. Staff very friendly and sitting in courtyard a bonus on a sunny day

Visited today with my sister we had lovely lunch the sandwiches were so nice the staff were lovely definitely be back again

Friendly cafe with a delicious cake selection and great overall menu! The outside seating at the back is lovely for a summers visit, but inside is equally as inviting. I will definitely visit again.

Came to this café for afternoon tea with my family on a Sunday. We had booked a table and it was ready for us when we came in. The table and everything on it had been sanitised, it was all very clean. Our food and drinks came straight away. I had the Tuna Melt Toastie and it was very nice, i would recommend. After our food we waited quite a while to order some cakes. However this wasn’t down to the staff attending us but there were a lot of people coming in for coffee takeaways. The staff served the people coming in to take away straight away so they weren’t crowding the shop, adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines. When the cakes did arrive they were very nice. The staff were helpful, friendly and were all wearing masks. We’ve walked past this little café lots of times and if you do the same then i’d recommend going in and trying it out.

Booked over the phone the day before to reserve a table I've been meaning to visit for a while & I wish I had visited sooner. Stunning little cafe. We arrived 10 minutes early and the cafe was filling up nicely the smell of coffee was lovely. Nice & easy laid out menu plenty to chose from I ordered pot of tea, beef & onion panini which was absolutely stunning with coleslaw and salad. The service was great really friendly server who was all masked up and wearing the correct PPE, food was well presented and delicious. We had to wait a little while to order our desserts as the cafe was quite busy and a few joe public were queuing outside for take away coffee's. There was facilities out in the back yard with tables etc for people with dogs to sit. I had a cherry scone with my own little pot of jam & cream would recommend you try this. Each table had its own hand sanitizer which I thought was great & for little ones who can't keep there fingers out of there mouths. Overall 5 stars & will definitely be returning in the near future. To help support our local businesses during these tough times this place is one that we need to support to still be around when Covid is no more. Very reasonably priced, loved it.

This is a very welcome little cafe to our area. My husband and I have been several times for coffee, and occasionally for lunch. We have always been served by very friendly staff. The outside space at the back is lovely and warm on a sunny day and I recently enjoyed a gorgeous Greek salad. The food is always hot and plentiful.

My husband and I called here, after an early visit to the hairdresser next door, and were very impressed. I had a very fruity toasted tea cake and my husband had the full English breakfast. Everything was beautifully cooked and served piping hot. The staff were very pleasant. Most of the customers seemed to be regulars, which to me, means that they were also happy with the food and the service. .,

What a lovely happy tea room. We visit Walkers Retreat every week. The food is freshly made to order with great service and friendly staff. We are always made to feel very welcome and would definately recommend a visit.

My initial review of this tea room ,was deleted as I'm sire the owner was not happy with the honest feedback but it is unfair as we genuinely did not have a good experience here.Rude staff,unclean and wasn't impressed with the food or the drinks.im a fair person that will give somewhere a good review if deserved but this place doesn't deserve it.its pricey and you can get a nice coffee at lots of other places in the area that's alot nicer and alot cheaper ,simple as that.

We've been going into Walkers since its opening and found the staff, food, coffee and toilets 5 star, every single time. Such a shame there's a few keyboard warriors around who have never visited this amazing Cafe. Great place 👌

I love this little, friendly tea-room. The cakes are all homemade and are amazing. Today I sampled the raspberry and white chocolate cake. On previous occasions I have had blueberry cupcakes and my family members have had brownies and Victoria sponge. All the cakes we have had here have been fantastic. On a sunny day, it is lovely to sit the the back garden which is South-facing and a real sun-trap. The back garden is dog-friendly too. I’ve never had lunch here but it is definitely well worth a visit for a cake and a cuppa.

First time visiting after booking afternoon tea for myself and my mum. My mum has been once before from a friends recommendation. Well worth a visit, lovely little cafe with warm and friendly staff and gorgeous food. Plus they have a lovely sun trap of a garden out the back! We had sandwiches, cakes, scones etc. All delicious! Will definitely visit again.

One of my favourite places to go for a lovely latte and delicious home made cakes Always guaranteed a warm welcome !

Visited today with my mum for her birthday and there were so many children that seemed to have the run of the place who were out of control, shouting and screaming. There was a table which was absolutely filthy which was extremely off putting while we were eating. There was also an argument going on behind the counter between the staff. The waitress was lovely however but I certainly wouldn’t return. I just wanted to go there for a nice chat and a coffee which was impossible really.

I have just moved to Mill Lane and me and my wife ,when walking passed ,decided to pop in for a coffee.i will be honest but we was taken back and disappointed as on the outside it looked lovely.There was nice decor(not personally my taste) but the seating was very uncomfortable and cramped up together so you feel your too close to everyone in the room.There’s too much in the room which doesn’t give it a relaxed feelWe ordered a cappuccino and a latte and decided to get a jacket potato and a sandwich which took nearly half an hour to come to the table which is unacceptable and although I appreciate that it was handmade ,we nearly left it took that long.the food was okay, nothing special and at £6.25 for a tiny jacket potato, my wife left hungry.The drinks were fine but did want to query how many shots were in the coffee as it tasted weak.The room itself is layed out funny which made us feel conscious as we felt everyone was staring at us.The lady with red hair who owns the establishment,must have asked us about 6or 7times if everything was okay which was a bit annoying and un-nerving.Lastly something strange we picked up on was that there was lots of children running round and a storyteller ?? Is this a playgroup or a cafe for adults to go and relax (hence “retreat”) in the name.im not sure if the owner is confused between what she would like from this establishment!Being as though there are lots of other eating/drinking establishments in the area I think we will take our business else where as this is too pricey, not relaxing at all with screaming children and was given a £20.72 bill at the end of it . We was disappointed as we have just moved up the road and this would have been somewhere for us to come regular, however we will not return.

Dawn is trialling full English breakfast this weekend & we arrived as she opened up - what took you so long to do this, it was really good!!!!

We visited the Retreat after a walk with friends. They dealt well with a dozen pensioners who descended upon them. A good place for a drink and a snack.

My hairdresser's salon is next door to Walker's Retreat and I have been meaning to go there for almost 2 years since it opened. I'm ashamed to say that my first visit was on 24 May this year, when I was on a special diet for a few days. I went with my husband. The proprietress was on holiday but her colleague and assistant couldn't do enough to ensure that my order was prepared in accordance with my temporary dietry requirements. The food and coffee were delicious and reasonably priced, the service was excellent and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. My husband and I went again a few days ago and sat in the delightful garden at the rear where we enjoyed the best bacon bap and latte - in fact my husband had two of each! No wonder why he is now so interested in when my next hairdresser's appointment is due...!

Hiya came today on the recomnendition of close friends. Service /food/ /staff aboustly superb. Can't wait to go back

I went in here on my own not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised, it's well decorated and very clean, staff were really nice and friendly and food was restaurant quality. I am very demanding with food, I noticed how clean the salad was, the vinaigrette was custom made and extremely fresh, I can always tell when it isn't. The toastie was cooked to perfection as well.There was a warm and welcoming atmosphere and I feel like they actually care about what they do. What a change from the other local businesses in hazel grove! breath of fresh air. Another thing I liked was the ease of access to their wifi network which isn't always the case when you go to a cafe or business, would be a good place to have a business meeting or equally casual chat with friends.I will be back here for more food soon, and would recommend it to anyone in the local area. I did not try the drinks but the cakes looked excellent as well.

Visited this lovely tea shop this week with my friend. We were very impressed. It is off the beaten track somewhat, but free parking is a bonus. Really friendly server, who is the owners daughter. Owner was there, she was very busy actually mixing cakes, taking the tins into the back and baking them! Couldn’t be fresher than that! I have a nut allergy and the fact that she bakes the cakes herself gave me confidence that she is sure what has nuts in and what doesn’t, a lot of cafes and restaurants cannot be that certain and I just can’t risk eating there. Lovely latte served in tall glasses. The china cups and saucers are all from vintage sets, different sets on each table, which is set before you sit down. Lovely touch. A place which is easy to miss because of its position, but I recommend you try it and don’t miss out on this hidden secret. Uncomplicated menu, this type of tea shop doesn’t need a fancy over the top 10 page menu. I prefer less items all done well and served freshly. We promised we will definitely return, and we will. Loved it.

Fab food friendly staff and dog friendly restaurant . Took the kids and grand parents there for lunch and cakes. Worth a visit

Lovely staff friendly and helpful. Fresh food tasty not expensive and nice community atmosphere. Highly recommended, I'll be going again. Lots of free parking and ground floor large toilet for all.

What a great place to meet your friends for a morning coffee. Plus tea cake ,scones cheese on toast etc etc...Always a warm welcome from t h e owner and staff.. you can reserve a table and sit and chat comfortably without feeling hurried . Not had lunch there but have often seen small parties meeting to order soup,,panini etc.

I have visited on many occasions, and I cannot fault it. It’s so amazing I never want to leave. The amount they have to offer is incredible from scrumptious brownies to the most friendliest and helpful staff! Dawn herself if the heart and soul of the Tea room and her sparkle comes through all the amazing decor. All of the groups they have really bring the community together, the children’s story time, stitch and natter and also the health group.

I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone . I go for lunch here at least once a week and the food is fantastic. The manager is so welcoming and friendly and all the staff could not do enough for us . We always have nice conversations and feel part of the team . This cafe was the best thing to happen in hazel grove and I can't wait for the summer so we can sit in the beautiful courtyard again . ❤

The staff and atmosphere of walkers retreat make it so welcoming to come here! Feels like your going to a friends house. A friend who makes the best cakes coffees and sandwiches! Lovely decor, and always clean and fresh!

I come in here regularly and have to say dawn and the staff are brill!! , the friendly atmosphere creates a really nice place for people of all ages to visit , from the elderly who maybe lonely to children with their families , all are welcome! The prices are what to expect for the quality of the food and drink with side salads and homemade coleslaw with the majority of the food , not to mention their amazing creamy coffees and DELICIOUS hot chocolates , for the amount of customers I see on my visit the place is spotless ! I come in with my friends at lunch times and the place is packed ! I find it lovely how many groups this tea room accommodates , stitching ,computers , coffe mornings ,walkers - they really are the heart of this community and just what Hazel grove needs ! , LOVE IT X

We've been coming to Walkers for 6 months or so and we love it. Dawn, Lewis, Megan & Imogen are all so lovely and friendly. We call in every Sunday for lunch and the food is always fresh and tasty. The homemade coleslaw is so nice! We haven't sampled the cakes but they always look so inviting. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food and service received. I thoroughly recommend it.

Lovely staff, very attentive. Great for dog walkers as they can go in the garden at the back. Great food and personal service.

As normal the food was excellent . Great coffee and the hot scones were delightful . We shall be back !!

Can't fault this place! I went with my 6 and 12 year old boys and husband. There was something on the menu for everyone and the food was lovely!! The staff were very attentive and there is a lovely outdoor space at the back to enjoy the sunshine. There is also parking at the front. My favourite thing was the home made coleslaw! It was delicious on a baked potato and the salad it came with was lovely and fresh. Ive heard wonderful things about the afternoon teas but haven't had chance to try one yet. Shall look forward to trying it!

I promised my daughter a girly day so we started off with breakfast at walkers retreat. The cafe is gorgeous, clean and tidy and the staff were lovely and welcoming. We were told we could pick a table and someone would be over to take our order, we orders some breakfast items bacon & egg barm and sausage on toast... cooked perfectly and my daughter really enjoyed. We also bought some sweet treats we had a plain scone, which is so nice to see a place offer plain scones, it comes served with butter, jam and clotted cream. We also had the chocolate brownie which was amazing. A lovely little cafe definitely worth a visit. We will be back.

The quality is excellent nothing is too much trouble. Fiveways, Macclesfield Road has been in need of a cafe of such a high standard.

Superb cafe for a drink and a proper 'hand-pulled' sandwich served with delicious homemade coleslaw and tasty fresh bread. Cappuccino made to perfection. A very welcome addition to the area.

Lovely cafe food and atmosphere. Dont get chance to go as much as i would like but love everything !

Been there late morning for coffee & cake & also coffee & bacon/sausage butties. The cakes were really yummy & the butties were equally yummy. Dawn & her staff are very helpful & nothing is too much trouble. Feeling the need to try afternoon tea soon which will be amazing if the other food is anything to go by.

We had a lovely afternoon at my daughter in law's baby shower. The afternoon tea and the service were great and Dawn created a very welcoming atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend and will be going back! Thank you Dawn for all your efforts.

This local cafe is simply fantastic , fabulous food, lovely decor and wonderful staff , congratulations to Dawn on opening her dream ! 🎂

From the moment you step through the door of Dawn's Retreat you can't help but be impressed by and take in the ambience of a tea and coffee shop that is something quite rare and very special. Quality everywhere! The tasteful décor and classy, yet stylish, homely furnishings only serve to enhance and compliment the friendly, warm welcoming experience that greets each customer. It's a busy little hub of community warmth and vitality. Clearly much thought and loving care has gone into every aspect of its design and layout which reflects so well on owner Dawn and her catering team. Add to that the tastefully chosen crockery (no plastic here) and a wonderful selection of great value freshly baked home made scones and cakes plus sandwiches, soup and salads then you really are in for a treat and spoilt for choice. It's definitely a little gem of a place. You almost want to keep it a secret. But surely that wouldn't be fair or there again would it? What a find!

A much needed local coffee house that offers a warm welcome. Home cooked food from a simple menu & very reasonably priced, with a good cup of coffee. i am sure this will soon become many peoples regular coffee shop- with the friendly welcome from the owners & the relaxing atmosphere- this very clean haven will soon be voted best in the area. Thank you x

Went for lunch with my sister , lovely decor , very welcoming, staff very friendly and perfect hosts.

I was invited out by my daughter for afternoon tea at Walkers' Retreat. The atmosphere was very friendly and we were given a cosy spot in the café. The service was excellent and we were offered tea straight away.