Waters Edge Marsworth in Aylesbury Vale

First time staff were so friendly

Lovely, dog-friendly place with great staff and delicious food.

Friendly staff, comprehensive menu and reasonable prices.

Well this was a suprise. Pulled in to car park for a walk with my wife and looked left where we saw the Waters Edge. Fancy a drink dear. ? She wouldn't say no. Had a nice cold bottle of beer. Tap water followed by the most gorgeous cheesy chips we've ever had. Friendly staff came and chatted we just pruning the plants. Stayed for another beer then ventured on our walk . Will always go back On the downside. We parked what we thought was the cafe car park. Nope. Beware. We got a ticket. £100.00 reduced to £60.00. should have asked or they could have displayed it on a notice board. Hasn't changed my mind though about the place . Anglers retreat across the road is also a lovely pub that makes Marsworth that little bit different. Loved the Café. Bob & Penny

Used several times now for coffee and cake. Really nice latte and surroundings. Table service. Handy when walking or cycling along the canal or the Msrsworth reservoirs

Lovely little cafe/restaurant. Great service. Friendly chatting staff. Great food. Plenty sitting. Lots of parking. You do have to pay. Next to canal and reservoirs. Great walks.

Always a great experience dining here! Service is excellent and the food is delicious. Highly recommend

We had a private party here last night for my Dad's 80th Birthday and everyone had such a lovely evening. The venue is beautiful, the staff couldn't be more friendly & helpful, the food was great and overall we simply couldn't fault it - it was perfect. Thank you to all the staff for a fantastic evening and we couldn't recommend Waters Edge enough!

We first came here with our son some time ago and I was so impressed 👍 I vowed to return on our next visit to his home and so we did. It's a little difficult to park but people usually manage to find somewhere and so it was on this occasion. That first time we had breakfast and I decided to repeat the experience. Having had a huge breakfast the previous day, I thought I would have a smaller one this time and decided to have a 'bespoke' one of a vegan sausage, one egg,one hash brown and some sourdough bread 🍞. The lovely girl who took my order, however (Chloe) had other ideas and ordered two of everything apart from the sausage. I guess she thought I needed feeding up! My one regret is that I couldn't order a portabello mushroom (which I love) in addition. I have to say, I don't really understand why since you automatically get one with the standard breakfast so why not without? Nevermind, I've seldom been turned down so charmingly and with such a constant smile! In fact, all of the staff were so smiley it made me wonder how they managed it so early in the day. To accompany my food I had a very good cup of coffee ☕. There is seating on the terrace but we decided to sit inside because they allow dogs outside and neither myself or my wife are dog fans. This place is a wonderful venue for a meal and I look forward to returning next time I'm up this way.

Very expensive second rate coffee, albeit a slight improvement on the Blue bell cafe. Food looks ok though. They have a sign saying Eat Cake but there was no cake on display so didnt get any. Outside area is fine apart from a ghastly lean to covered in plastic flowers. V naff! Inside is very dark and dingy with the plastic tablecloths- was better before. Seems like the small inside doubles as a staff office. Tried to order coffee twice but they wouldn't let me. They insisted i sat down and they would send someone to take my order. Very irritating! Staff were pleasent but gave the impression of being totally disorganised. Avoided it for years when it was the Bluebell. Not tempted to return to there now it is the Waterside

Nice informal place for a coffee and a bite.

We Didn’t eat today. Not sure if it’s changed hands or not but it’s certainly not as good as it used to be. Ordered decaf iced coffee, I think they just put coffee in cold water. Not even any ice in an iced coffee 🤷 tasted awful No cakes on display to look at like they used to have .

After waiting to be seated as the sign said we were told go and find a table. The young waitress didn't seem up to the job taking various food and drink to the wrong table. After getting our Latte we were asked if we wanted sugar and we asked for sweetener. Okay I'll get them was the response and I never saw her again. The breakfast came with the wrong eggs. But after waiting 45 minutes we didn't dare let them take the plate back although they did offer. However we did get a nice reduction in the price for the mistake. Lets hope there are some coaching opportunitiese

Lovely little cafe however the service was awful. We walked past what apeared to be the owner on the way in and stood at the sign that told us to wait to be seated. A few minutes later a waitress told us to sit where we like. We then were given menus and told we would be served at our table. 10 minutes passed and our 3 children were beginning to become agitatedas they were hungry and nobody had come to take our order. The cafe wasn't busy and the staff were standing around by the till 5 metres from us. We signaled to let them know we were ready to order and were ignored. We ended up leaving without ordering. Very disappointing

Nice place for coffee n cake. We had hot chocolate, coffee and salted caramel brownie. Brownie was very delicious. Coffee and hot chocolate were good as well. Staff is very nice and helpful. Atmosphere was beautiful, small flower pots on every table with the table number written on them was very cute and creative. Would like to go again.

Update, August 2024: Previously, this had been a great place to stop for a beverage and cake. However, our visit today was awful. There has seen a massive change (I wonder if there has been a change of ownership and the new people don't know what they are doing). We ordered a cappuccino and hot chocolate. Both were expensive and awful with little taste and a lot of cream froth. The choice of cakes on offer was not appealing. No carrot cake, etc. You would expect in a tea room. In particular, my "12oz chocolate" drink (ie 340g), was nowhere that large. I measured the cup, and a similar cup at home only contained 230g (ie 2/3's). Given that my drink was not particularly full, I estimate that, at best, all I got was 50% of the advertised amount. That hardly slated my thirst or satisfied me. We will not be returning. I would rather walk to the Grand Junction Arms or the Tring Garden Centre and get a decent sized and properly prepared beverage.

A lovely place to sit and have lunch, I had a tuna melt ciabatta which was nice, very big portions!

It was fine but I would expect better for the price. The portions were good (except cakes), the espresso was disgusting.

Great spot for lunch at the end of a hard morning moving our narrowboat down 6 or 7 locks from Tring. Burger and Salmon Bagel were both excellent as were the accompanying fries. Good selection of beer - local Tring IPA was very tasty.

Impromptu visit after a 10 mile walk. We didn’t plan to eat, but menu looked fab! The staff were amazing. Super friendly and loved the dog I was looking after. All waiting staff spoke to us for ages, best customer service. Food was lovely. Drinks came out quickly as did our food. Had smashed avocado and friend had Reuben bagel which was actually a brioche but she loved it!

Excellent place, couldn't fault it, you wouldn't be disappointed. Am going again tomorrow for breakfast

Lovely little cafe by the canal and excellent food. Staff were warm and friendly and something for everyone on the menu. My only gripe is the over enthusiasm at how quickly one member of staff wanted to whip away every piece of crockery the minute we’d finished, so she was back and forth ‘have you finished with that?’ on repeat. It just spoilt our chilled lunch to be honest. Just clear the plates when the last person is finished.

Visited with a friend a few weeks back, would highly recommend the chilli and cheese and beans jacket potatoes. They were delicious! The service was great and everyone was super friendly.

That Vic was a bit of alright ;)

Lovely breakfast and great service

Went in for lunch after a walk with friends nearby. A very good menu with something for everyone. They're are toasties, sandwiches and hot food. Prices are good too. A friendly welcome from all the staff and quick service. We will definitely be going back.

Delicious! Jacket potato with chilli, highly recommended, large salad alongside. Waffles were tasty and came with jug of syrup so you could pour that amount you wanted. We sat outside, nice area, relatively comfortable seats and fleece blankets if you got chilly. Halloumi wasn't worth it, in my opinion (4 thin slices). Children's burger was right size for my 9 year old. Oat latte was great. Tap water inside to help yourself.

Excellent service... very polite and excellent communication. 👌

After a lovely walk we popped in initially for drinks, but the menu read well. We got a couple of bottled beers, some cans of lemonade, “dirty fries” and 2 Reuben bagels. The Reuben bagels had all the right components, but some weren’t executed very well. The beef was thickly sliced and the bagel was super chewy, would have been better toasted! The only thing dirty about the dirty fries was the price!!! The crispy onions were merely chopped scallions/spring onions, the baconaise was simply bacon bits mixed through mayonnaise and the fries were covered in cheap tomato ketchup. Where’s the melted cheese? Where’s the spice? Where’s the dirty? Also the drinks finally came out after the food, which was surprising as they didn’t need to be made but simply served out of the fridge with some glasses?! Thankfully we didn’t get coffee, as the milk sounded like it was being destroyed by the steam wand! This place could be really really good. But whether through cutting costs, poorly skilled staff, sheer laziness or just too high of an expectancy: this place is unfortunately not good!

The teeny tiniest “vegan” breakfast for £9.95. A single Quorn sausage (made with egg white - not vegan) a thin slice of sourdough toast with butter (again not vegan) a small grilled mushroom, a couple of hash browns and a tiny pot of beans and another of sauce. A garnish of pea shoots failed to elevate this from what it was - half a Wetherspoons’ breakfast for double the price.

Yes very nice and nice atmosphere lovely people food very nice well worth a visit prices very good also. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

Nice stop for a coffee when you're walking along the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly seating outside and table service. Food menu looked very nice, however we only had a coffee as we still had around eight miles to walk to get to Leighton Buzzard along the canal. Coffee's were good and the service was great, no wait at all.

Flat white !, over extracted, burnt taste and milk way too hot Nice place to sit and watch the world go buy

Visited for a coffee and some cake, lovely place next to the canal and reservoir at Marsworth. Had a cinnamon bun, was huge and absolutely delicious, flat white coffee was lovely and hot.

Great people and great place :)

Called in for tea and cake. The warm brownie was the best I’ve had for a long time, so well worth the calories! Price wise, it’s quite expensive, but a lovely place to stop if you’re walking round the reservoirs or the canal towpath.

Perfect spot for breakfast after a lovely walk around the reservoir

We really enjoyed our hot chocolates and cinnamon bun, however the prices charged for cream and marshmallows are ridiculous and not advertised on the menu! Further more, it’s a shame they are not dog friendly as a great place to stop on a dog walk. Nice place but maybe in better weather!

In a great location I just wish they had a slightly better menu for example better breakfast/brunch options

I’ve waited 30 mins for 2 takeaway sandwiches in a place with more staff than customers. Cost £30 for the meal. Won’t be coming back. Would not recommend

Great food and great service. Lots of choice. Staff really friendly. Only let down was cleanliness.

Tried to patronise this establishment with our dogs in tow and was given a very curt refusal. When this was the Bluebird Cafe we and our dogs were most welcome but now we were regulated to the cold outside tables only. How can a cafe, reliant on walkers for their trade NOT allow walkers with dogs into their premises? Also, walking around the cafe & waters , be aware that there are NO dog-poo bins - you are expected to bag it ... and take it home with you.

One of my favourite places after a walk. The cinnamon buns are FANTASTIC.

I chose to stopover here on a solo bike ride through the Chiltern Hills. I'm not from the area so not familiar with what is and isn't good around here – I chose to layover here based on its location and distance on the ride. I was a little early as the venue didn't open until 10am, I arrived around 9.50am. I was a little surprised by the unfriendly welcome, which made it clear I wasn't welcome on the premises until they were open. I pushed the point and asked if I could just sit in the outside area, plus it should have been pretty clear as I was on my bike I didn't have anywhere else I could go or wait. I wanted to bring my bike into the outdoor area with me for security, but this wasn't allowed, apparently. I was then reluctantly allowed to sit on an outdoor bench and wait until they were open, then had to watch the bike from the other side of the fence – about 2 meters away. I just thought this was a little petty given I was on the only customer. Given this was advertised as a cafe, I was surprised by how few cakes/pastries were on offer. Basically, just one or two and nothing really substantial. I felt forced into choosing a millionaire shortbread, which was very small. They did manage to serve up a nice Americano – although they did spill it into the saucer. Prices weren’t too bad. One thing I didn't realise (not their fault) was there is no seating on the canal side. This is a real shame as I would imagine this being a really big pull point. Sorry, but I wasn’t impressed. The food offer wasn't good enough and the welcome/service was poor. Given where this venue is positioned on the canal and not far from an area of outstanding natural beauty, plus a national major cycling challenge route, they could do with learning more about their potential customer base and adjusting their offer appropriately.

Staff were really nice , food was delicious , coffee was amazing and the excellent location was perfect 👍

Will not be returning now it’s under new ownership . I have returned several times in case my experience was a one off but sadly not .Not at all dog friendly as are not allowed inside with dogs so have to sit outside in all weathers . Was given a tiny plastic container for my dog which unless you have a small dog was impossible to drink out of . This used to be a friendly cafe to stop by on a dog walk unfortunately it’s now not the case .

Arrived at 1520 after paying for parking. Turned away at the door because they decided to close early (due to lack of customers), even though Google said open. Very disappointed. Will not come back.

Great food. Friendly staff. Located right next to canal and carpark.

Expensive and dont offer a plated breakfast

Great little cafe. But they are missing out on lots of passing trade from walkers and cyclists along the canal as there is no indication this lovely place exists. Anyway, great little secret hideaway!

This has been one of our favourite places to visit over the past few years. We have walked along the canal and had a lovely lunch at Waters Edge. Our dish of choice was one of their tasty home-made quiches, new potatoes and salad. We were so disappointed yesterday to find they have replaced this menu option with a less than special cheese and ham quiche, bought in skinny fries and a dollop of coleslaw. In addition, some of the table cloths were ripped and the lovely courtyard covered in weeds. Such a shame.

Haven’t been to this venue for quite a few years and was never too impressed in the past. We arrived on a Sunday early afternoon as a party of 6 with no booking and were seated in a few minutes after a table was cleared for us. Staff were all very friendly and polite and our coffees and cakes arrived quickly. I had an amazing waffle which was not stingy at all with the gorgeous chocolate sauce. Decor and outdoor seating area are excellent too. We left very happy and will return!

Really nicely situated, great coffee, good atmosphere. I didn’t like the cinnamon bun texture compared to other buns I’ve had in the past - but hey, that’s my problem, not theirs. Overall, I would return and definitely try something else.

Great food with the option of eating inside,outside or under cover

Great food to share with a dear friend.

A cosy atmosphere, with indoor and out seating. Good food and drinks, limited but good vegan and veggi options.

We were recommended to try here as a nice place for some brunch. We had the smoked salmon and the hash. The coffee was good too.

Great cafe. Second visit. Lovely coffee and cake.

Lovely place (last time I went it was still Bluebells!), nice sitting outside, decent coffee, lovely warm cinnamon bun (enough to share 😊)

So happy to return tonight now they are open Friday/Saturday evenings for the summer, we had the charcuterie board, the steak and burger which were all so good! Super friendly service and as always a casual, relaxing atmosphere to eat and drink that beats going to the high street any day. Looking forwards to more evenings this summer at Waters Edge.

Beautiful weather today so a visit for lunch to this great location. Such a relaxing, friendly venue that deserves to do well and a menu to cater for everyone 😋. This is our 3rd lunchtime visit. Open for dinner on a Friday and Saturday so look forward to giving it a try 🥂 👏🏼👏🏼.

Great coffee and choice of items for breakfast (which is served until late afternoon). Good value and handy location very near canal (although you can't see it). Nice small outside area to sit in, tables could all do with shades in this current very hot weather. Staff service good and prices fairly reasonable for what you are served and quality.

Very expensive for two teas, one dry carrot cake and a dry flapjack that could not be cut with a knife. Nearly £14! Used to be so nice but won’t return. Friendly staff

Coffee stop with food!, all quality and well sourced, Prices reflect quality, our visit was most enjoyable food ,service and atmosphere, perfect in a beautiful spot Thank you for your service.

Service was incredibly slow. I only ordered a soda and lime as the kitchen was closed. It took ages for me to get my order- i went to pick it up myself! They hadn't asked what size I wanted either, just assumed the biggest! Toilets were average and there was plates on the tables needing clearing. Not sure if they had had a particularly busy day but I was left feeling not particularly welcomed and quite rushed.

Had a coffee this afternoon after a walk around one of the reservoirs, very pleasant place, as I was on my own it would be very nice if they had public wi-fi system which is now sort of expected.

Really friendly little place by the canal. Nice outdoor seating with shade if needed. Popular with dog walkers etc. nice selection of cakes and light meals xxx

Lovely restaurant/ cafe. Very good quality and range of food. Staff are very helpful and they serve the best coffee. The cinnamon bun, Is to die for. When the suns out, it’s nice to sit outside with a glass of wine.

extortionate prices… nothing simple on the menu, just wanted a sandwich… £6.45 for a BACON BAP 😂😂 £15 for A toasted cheese sandwich ….. yeah but no thanks …. Just got a Diet Coke in the end

Great service even though was very busy. The food was delicious and my coffee was the best I’ve had for ages. Will be back very soon!

Nice place to stop on a canal walk for cake and drinks. Adjacent to reservoir carpark with easy access. Inside and outside seating with good service. Would recommend. Please like if this helped.

We were made to buy something to use the toilets. The toilets were filthy

We walked around the reservoirs and along the canal, great for clearing the head and getting in the zone. The Waters Edge was excellent, very busy but good and service was on point. Sitting in the sun enjoying great food was brilliant. Will defo go again. Very reasonable cost too. All good was excellent local produce.

A lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and excellently prepared food Will definitely return

Great coffee and handmade cakes. Nice setting by the canal and good friendly service. Good dining menu too.

Warm welcome on a drizzly wet afternoon, quick prompt service. High chair located for our grandson. Inviting atmosphere. We will be back for Lunch next time

Coffee and cake stop whilst taking our grandson for his first outdoor walk in wellies. Great welcome, found us a high chair, nice atmosphere

Pleasant cafe/small restaurant that is licensed. Good choice of food. Pub opposite is boarded up and Anglers retreat closed on Wednesday so this is nearest!

Good location, very good service, and good quality fare -especially the Cinnamon Buns !!!

Used to be a nice, homely type of place, but under new ownership has lost that. Slow service and top price for a very small cup of coffee. To be fair, the coffee was nice enough, but won't be returning.

First visit and definitely won’t be our last. We went for afternoon tea for a birthday celebration. Lovely selection and wonderful service

Very friendly staff, always with a smile when we go. Food always good and coffee always high quality.

Very friendly young staff. Tea very good. Scones big warm and fresh. Reasonable prices. Service was good too - when it finally arrived!

Loved it, best bacon butty I've had for ages. Coffee is also superb.. highly recommend

We stopped here today and had an excellent lunch. The service was fast, courteous and attentive. A lot of cafes serve mediocre coffee, but the flat white here was spot on.

Visited today for the first time, staff very welcoming and really enjoyed a delicious lunch. We will definitely be returning 🍴☕️👏🏼😋

Nice coffee , clean and very nice staff.....accepts dogs.

Very nice cups of tea and cake. Returned later for lunch. Place booked for a group event, but fitted us in. Great service, good food and professional staff. Well worth a visit before or after a wake around the reservoirs.

Brilliant food and service. Will definitely be back.

We visited as a large group, we did not have a booking but the staff were so accommodating. Delicious food which I believe they get locally and amazing coffee finished off by the best cinnamon bun I have ever had! We will be back.

I was expecting more for the prices. Pretty expensive for a standard sandwich. Coffee was nice enough. The rating is for food and price etc however when sitting eating be prepared to see quite a few rats from the local canal / estuary. I also...

First time here manager Zorrainer was lovely serving us hot drinks and cake, staff notified us of a small wait on arrival which wasn’t a problem, wonderful to see a local business doing so well

Exemplary customer service- really impressed.

Definitely not a place for food, limited menu and basic options. Nice place for a coffee after a walk.

Great spot. Good food and coffee but stand out was the lad that served us. Went in with my little toddler and he was very engaging and made it a nice experience. Thank you.

I went here late lunch with my husband on a Wednesday afteroon! The food was great and the service was great and speedy. The reason for 3stars is the disabled facilities! There are none. I have limited mobility so use a 'walker'. When I had to spend a penny there wasn't enough room in the cubicle. The restaurant and facilities were clean; nothing was too much trouble. It's a lovely cafe offering a range of eats and events. There is no parking. The parking is Reservoir Parking and there appears to be only 1parking bay!!

Only minor gripe is you have to leave your bike(s) outside, which is not as secure as we'd like, otherwise nice coffee & cake.

What a great place. Super friendly. Rachel was amazing. Cinnamon bun is of the scale. Highly recommended.

Only 2 stars for food as gluten free options are almost non existent. Service and friendliness good.

Nice and relaxed place to go for brunch (or similar 😂). The service was efficient and friendly and the food was good. Coffee was mediocre, tasted a bit burnt. OK if you want a latte with syrup, but not so nice without.