Walkford Diner in Christchurch

Now known as Walkford Cafe. My wife & I had the best full English breakfast we have had for years and very reasonably priced too. Looked after by two friendly young ladies we were able to sit inside with our little dog. FE Breakfasts are served until 2 p.m.

Great ingredients, a shame the good quality toast was pre coated in spread. I won’t return simply because I was a nuisance spending money, unbelievably the coldest and most bitter service I’ve ever witnessed.

Walked in and was 'greeted' by the rudest bloke I think I've ever met so walked straight out. Customer service at its lowest.

They guys that owns this establishment is rude grumpy and can't seem to handle more than one customer in his establishment at one time He is also horrible to his poor staff Don't waste your time

We booked a table for breakfast on a Sunday & just as well we did because at 9.30am it was heaving! The breakfast is cooked to order - so don't go there if you're in a hurry! The food was delicious & hot & proper bread used for the toast....none of the cheap sliced stuff!! Definitely going back.

This is the second time visiting here and I have to say both times have been amazing. Really nice fresh produce, very good portions sizes, reasonably priced, very friendly and nice atmosphere. I would highly recommend if you fancy a nice brekky, they do other things as well.

Brilliant breakfast: Thick worthwhile toasted bread Tasty haggis and black pudding Friendly service.

Came in on a busy thursday, I ordered the mixed grill and the steak (med rare) was cooked to perfection. Portion size very generous would come again. ❤ staff seemed calm and attentive. Good job 👏

Good,no excellent food cooked freshly whilst you wait which is probably why you have to wait a little longer than in some places as there is only one chef. Coffees and tea is excellent. Place is clean and extremely tidy and you can sit outside and watch the world go by if you can brave the weather.

In no particular order :-) 1. The breakfast was out of this world. To turn a full english into a full scottish was done faultlessly!! The haggis and white pudding was fab! 2. So friendly and helpful there. 3. Really clean and lovely environment 4. When my car broke down and we returned there to wait for the AA, we were given complimentary mince pies!! What more could you possibly ask for. What an amazing find. Worth a trip back for this cafe alone. Always book as so popular.

A genuine Scottish breakfast at the opposite end of the country. Thoroughly enjoyed it, but don't bother making any lunch plans for the same day, you'll not need it.

Have driven past this place since it opened… so glad we finally went. Lovely swim in the sea followed by a delicious breakfast. Lovely little place, decent well cooked breakfasts at reasonable prices. We will be back. Good job chef and staff!

What can I say. 100% brilliant. Friendly service, lovely chatty staff, freshly cooked food. I recommend this little gem of a cafe to anybody.

Service here can be slow, as other reviewers have pointed out, but if you order a coffee and take along the Sunday papers the time will fly by. The boss is a gentle and friendly Scotsman who is on a mission to bring the world’s greatest breakfasts to the residents of Hampshire. And he’s doing a damn fine job. The ingredients are classics (for example Stornoway black pudding) and they are cooked to perfection. Every mouthful was a joy. Will be back soon.

We come here often because it's the best quality breakfast you can get around here. Proper good quality food cooked perfectly and at very good prices compared to other places

Visited for breakfast and was extremely disappointed with the customer service. The whole ordering process was inefficient. The lone waitress wasn’t even allowed to take food orders and even when she was allowed to take our drinks order, she took an absolute age to come to us once we had sat down at our reserved table.The chef was taking takeaway and table orders in between trying to cook our breakfast which meant that we finally got our food approx 1.5 hrs after we sat down. The chef had explained that there was an issue with the grill however he could have kept us updated about how long the food would be and maybe not serve other customers while cooking our order.Admittedly we could have left after being served our drinks order but we had our grandchild with us and she was looking forward to her french toast with maple syrup.The food itself was ok although the chef could have offered to serve a smaller portion of french toast to our grandchild instead of an adult portion which was clearly too big for a child.At £25 it was a very expensive treat that will not be repeating.

Breakfast is always really tasty, the staff are friendly, the diner is clean and the prices are good.

We have been past many times, but never really noticed it; as it is sort of nestled away in a parade of shops. Anyway, we went on a bike ride past it and decided to stop off to see what it was like. We had two veggie breakfasts with mushrooms. Wow!! We both agreed it was the best breakfast we have ever had. The scrambled egg was really buttery, the tomato was perfectly cooked to perfection and tasted amazing with pepper sprinkled on the top, and the thick slab of toast was amazing!! All the ingredients appeared to be locally sourced as well, and all for a cheaper price than many cafes using much lower quality ingredients! It was so good we diverted our bike ride the next day to eat there again. We will definitely be back!

Went here on recommendation and if I’m the area again would return. Very busy, which is a good sign, and food amazing. Very clean, tables chairs all sanitized between each sitting. Felt very safe here as a 1st outing to eat since restrictions lifted. Food cooked to perfection / large portions - and real butter on chunks of crusty toast.Thank you - Tip - you can call and reserve a table, but ring early before they get busy.

Found this gem on trip advisor and was not disappointed. Very casual dining with an owner/chief passionate about his food. Wonderful full breakfast including black pudding! What a way to start the day.

We were greeted by a gruff Scottish chef, who at first impressions is a bit scary. He pointed to an outside table,which we declined as we wanted takeaway. He seemed a bit put out that we ordered what we wanted,rather than what he suggested. The food cam out half an hour later which was a bit long for 2 sandwiches,but,he was on his own. Don’t be put off by the coarseness of this guy,it’s his mannerisms. What a sandwich he makes. The food is fresh hot,and ingredients are second to none. We both agreed it’s the best breakfast sandwich we ever had, and we will 100% be going back there when next in town. Support the locals here, it’s been a tough time for them.

We go at least twice a week for breakfast - always friendly and friendly - not sure why people leave such negative remarks - are they friends of competitors ?

We arrived 10 minutes before opening. The owner saw us and came out to explain he needed a few more minutes before we could come in. The owner was working with one assistant but despite this and the cafe being full 20 minutes after opening, the service was friendly and efficient. Top quality breakfast too.

Frosty welcome, lukewarm food, cold environment take a coat or jumper to wrap round your legs due to the door being open. Very unfriendly try Norwegian wood for a real treat

We so wanted to like the Walkford Diner, the stellar reviews have tempted us all year, so finally we went! The immediate reaction as we opened the door was...a weird smell, like gone off sausages or fat. We shrugged it off and ordered, the owner is very lovely however a bit short with his staff. Anyway, tea and coffee came, both good, not fantastic but serviceable. The veggie breakfast came as did the Caledonian. Hmmm, that scrambled egg was grey and speckled, I assumed it was pepper but I think it could have been other food particles, the were grey, dry but soaked in a watery substance. The mushrooms, the same, I tried them and they were very soapy and saturated in watery fat. The whole grilled tomato was raw inside. both plates came with a flat oblong potato "scone" I ate mine but it was nothing I ever need again. The Caledonian was an interesting breakfast, the haggis I must say was delicious as was the bacon and sausage meat (think posh spam really). Those parts were the highlight, and the brown bread, a granary loaf. So many things could be right with both dishes but they aren't, not for us anyway. The execution of soapy mushrooms, the scary scrambled eggs, I wondered if everything was done on a plancha where all foods mingle with each other, I could be wrong. This place is a hub, I cannot deny it's local value, everyone knows each other ut the food this time round left a lot to be desired, sorry.

Unbelievable food.. small cafe BUT the food and service is second to none!!!! See why so many people drive from mikes around to eat there👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Not one to shy away from a food challenge, I was recommended to try the "Ben Nevis", a challenge it was but I got there. A really excellent quality breakfast with top ingredients, the Stornaway black pudding was the star, but really couldn't fault anything. The service was excellent, really great value for money. Highly recommended.

Interesting food selection from all over the UK. Outstanding breakfast, especially the Stornaway black pudding. Will make this a regular treat whenever we are down for the weekend.

Had a great breakfast here today the food was fantastic freshly cooked really glad we popped in as it’s on my door step will be back soon !

Went here for breakfast and we could not fault the service or the food. Made to feel very welcome and was probably the best full English breakfast I’ve ever had. Great value for money too!

This cafe is local to me and I am a fan of the cooked breakfast. There is a good selection of breakfasts on offer and the standard breakfast, although it only includes one sausage, one egg, one bacon etc, the items are large enough not to leave you hungry. All the ingredients are high quality which is what sets this place apart from most cheap and cheerful cafes. There are Scottish options aswell and the black pudding is certainly worth trying, it's delicious. The downsides are: drinks are not included and bump up the total price - so not cheap. The owner is VERY keen to discuss the details of his breakfast down to the last detail. I can understand he is proud of his quality breakfast but sometimes you just want to be left alone to eat in peace..!

We were in the area and dropped in for coffee. Delicious! Lots of tempting treats on offer but opted for the homemade soup. Served with a wedge of bread, it was very tasty.

Decided to give this place a try whilst in the area. Food was freshly cooked staff very friendly and helpful great price for a lovely breakfast would definitely return.

Good hearty breakfast, well cooked and delicious. Friendly staff and good service, nice a clean cafe. . A bit on the expensive side but if you enjoy a good home cooked breakfast this is the place to go.

The other day I went out for a meal with my friend. The food itself was great dont get me wrong but I coulnt help overhearing the way the chef spoke to the lady serving me. She had been very kind and when she came back to ask if everything was okay she looked like she had been crying. I couldnt help but to listen to what he was saying and I am disgusted. Will not be returning.

I had the Allday breakfast, a bit dear for what you get quantity wise but awesome in taste. Fresh ferndale sausages and awesome Charles Macleod black pudding. Going back to try the Ben Nevis which has haggis , cant wait . The owner/chef is a well friendly guy and well helpful.

This is a great little cafe. The food is very high quality, but reasonably priced. Good range also for breakfast including option for haggis and white pudding as well as more traditional fare. Service is friendly and efficient. I'd really recommend this place, and agree with other reviewers that it's the best breakfast in the area

We'll all i can say is wow the food is exceptional.Cook/Waiter is very very polite and great with the children encouraging them to order how they want etc. Food is out of this world and not greasy at all. ALL food is cooked to order and you can taste this. The prices are very reasonable for this area. We ordered 2x Full English Breakfasts with 2 hot drinks children had a sausage sandwich and beans on toast with 2 cold cans total bill was £22.00.

Have been in here a couple of times. The food is spot on. The owner/manager can be very polite and chatty but I've also been there when he's been quite rude. Recently went in there for a few drinks but later decided to order some food. There were 4 tables taken and who were waiting for their food. When I went to order the lovely girl took my order, gave it to the man who got quite stroppy and told her he'd asked her not to take any more orders. Slightly confusing seeing as it was a few hours till closing time. I understand that there would have been a wait but surely that's for the customers to decide whether they still want to order. The way he spoke/shouted at the girl was disgusting. I may return and see if he's in a better mood or maybe I'll go somewhere where the staff are treated better.

We were recommended trying the Walkford Diner by friends who live locally and who highly recommended the breakfasts.

Very friendly staff, really good quality food, and fair portions. Not willing to swap breakfast items , just charge extra for additional items, even if not having included items. Tea & coffee extra on breakfast cost.

Arrived in the area at about 10.15am and fancied a freshly cooked breakfast after a 3hr car journey.

I would definitely recommend the Walkford diner to anybody who asks! The food is absolutely delicious, I have something different every time I go! (And that’s weekly) very clean, All the staff are friendly and helpful. Parking out the front so I can come with my autistic lad I support. (And the staff don’t mind the loud noises he sometimes makes!)

The Walkford Diner was very clean and welcoming.Lovely homemade food and the homemade soup is my favourite. I visit at least once a week,can't keep away. Definetely recommend it to everybody!

Last Saturday I decided to treat myself to a weekend brunch and try out the Walkford Diner at the same time. I was pleasantly surprised by the interior, which felt welcoming and was clean and efficiently arranged.

From hot food to cold food everything cooked here is handmade and perfect

On the off chance I gave this cafe a try as we were passing by, the Full English I had was amazing, all the ingredients were lovely and I felt very welcome, amazing customer service.

A hidden local gem, so not sure why I'm telling you all! My wife, Golden Retriever and I visit far too regularly for my waistline. The breakfasts are beautifully prepared and presented. My wife loves the coffee, while my favourite is the Highland breakfast - the best black and white pudding I have ever tasted. Both are carefully sourced from the Isle of Lewis. Hoping to pop in very soon for the square sausage special, if I can shake this cold!!

Popped in for a late breakfast and had the best 'all day brunch' ever. Fresh, thick cut hot toast oozing with melting butter to accompany two eggs, smoked bacon, spicy sausages, beans, black pudding, tomato, mushrooms and chefs special potato cake. A tasty, well cooked feast in a clean and friendly proper high street cafe. Superb - but too far from Norwich!

Had a wonderful breakfast here this morning. Lots of choice and very tasty. So many options it was hard to choose . Highly recommended !

A really really nice toasted sandwich! Great food, and welcome Excellent chef The best toasted sandwiches in the south Loved it

Cannot recommend this diner highly enough. The welcome was lovely, the menu excellent, the food great and the coffee superb. Three generations left very full and happy. Will definitely visit again, even if it means going out of our way.

Visited many times, Ian the owner is a star and customises the menu for you - we now have our regular breakfast ! Must try the waffles and just in - fluffy American pancakes to die for !!!!

We went for brunch today, the food was amazing. Myself and my partner had the brunch and my friend had the American style breakfast waffle (which I also tried) The food was delicious, we were stuffed. The owner is very friendly as are the staff. We will be returning again. Very good prices also!

Popped in as a last minute thing. Great cooked breakfast. Very warm welcome by the owner? Good food. Good service. Will definitely return.