Wellies Cafe in Chichester

Had two fabulous lunches in the past two weeks. Gorgeous to sit outside when the sun shines but equally good to sit inside when it's raining. Food, service and location all superb, think Wellies has changed hands several times since coming here but the present owners/chefs are possibly the best! Great value.

The food is expensive but the staff and service was great! However the whole experience was marred by seeing dogs on the premises behind (a riding school or stables) left locked in a grey pick up truck. We could see several dogs panting through the rear window. It’s was disgusting and when I called the number on the gate signage I received no answer. Next time I visit I will just call 999! It’s a shame the cafe is associated with a such an appalling establishment. The incident was reported and logged with the RSPCA.

Relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. Lovely outdoor area and cosy interior. Food was excellent - fresh and well-presented. Best salad ever with no stinting on the smoked salmon or avocado.

Came here by chance - lunch with our daughter who lives locally and who had heard good things about it. We were not disappointed! Absolutely first class food and service, with a really good range of dishes which met all our expectations. My Fish Finger sandwich was wonderful, a real treat - thank you! Having discovered this little gem we will be back next time we are visiting!

Extremely disappointed with lack of assortment, quality and quantity of this precooked afternoon tea. I decided to join 2 friends to an already pre booked afternoon tea priced at £17.99 per person. We arrived at 2pm and explained I would order a separate pot of tea and could I add a sandwich and cake. I was informed that the tea shop could not prepare me a sandwich as it was 2pm but I could order a sausage roll. We ordered 2 sausage rolls and a pot of tea. The already plated scones were extremely hard I would say stale or overcooked! We had 2 fingers egg & cress 2 fingers salmon & cream cheese and 2 fingers cheese and chutney on basic sliced white bread. 2 Panacotta, 2 rectangle pieces of chocolate cake and 2 mini soggy macarons. Very uninspiring and the total bill worked out at circa £17.43 a head. Would not recommend this venue for afternoon tea although the other meals being delivered to tables looked OK. Sorry Wellies you should feel ashamed of yourselves.

What a great find ! Went here for lunch after a long walk on the downs. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was excellent: fresh home prepared and cooked wholesome food. I had Ham, Egg and Chips - the ham was carved from the bone and soooo tasty, the eggs were free range, a lovely bright yellow/orange yoke and the chips were very good- light and crispy. My friend had a home prepared and baked quiche which she said was excellent. I have been telling all who would listen how good it was !

My wife and I had breakfast here whilst staying in Chichester. The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The tea room had a really nice feel to it, and it felt very relaxing. The food was superb, we had breakfast and it was all cooked really nice and the ingredients were obviously good quality. I have no problem recommending this place and would happily go back if in the area.

We had the most wonderful lunch. Moules frites and a smoked salmon salad. They were busy so it took a while but the food was well worth the wait. The staff were friendly and attentive. The huge portion of large, juicy mussels were the best I'd ever tasted, either at home or abroad. The smoked salmon salad had some really unusual touches including a portion of black beans mixed with yoghurt and mustard. Utterly delicious. What started out as a mid-walk break turned in to a bit of an occasion. Given the quality of the food, real value for money. Thank you for making our day.

This tearoom is amazing, staff were friendly, food was so good, I loved that it was all fresh and cooked from scratched, the accompanying salad was totally different from normal big standard ones. It the entire meal was delicious.

Planned to visit Wellies Tearooms today for lunch which is a 30min drive from home. On arrival it was clearly busy which was to be expected due half term. On entering the tearoom a staff member abruptly asked if we had a reservation to which we replied we hadn’t. She then barked it was reservations only. How were we to know and having carefully read through the website there is no mention of reservations only. Perhaps a courteous greeting followed by although it’s reservations only I may have a table free in a short time if you don’t mind waiting would not have gone amiss. Needles to say we will not be returning and please update your website.

What a lovely place. Friendly staff, excellent cakes and pastries, all set in the lovely Sussex countryside. There was a great food menu too, although we only had tea and cakes on this occasion.

My wife was having coffee and cake at Wellies when a medical issue she suffers from occurred. Without fuss staff at Wellies were immediately helpful and supportive, did exactly the right things, and behave very professionally. The quality of the beverages and food is excellent, the extra care is worth a great deal, especially when so many other places are soulless. Thanks to the staff and also the really helpful other customers whose contributions to the situation were really positive. Thankfully my wife made a good recovery and is very grateful.

We hadn’t booked but they gave us a table straight away. Just the two of us for breakfast but after five to ten minutes we had to ask to have our order taken, we ordered the Wellies Breakfast, a tea and a cappuccino. The drinks arrived but no food, then we were given someone else’s food which was swiftly moved to the correct table. We had to wait about 30 minutes after that for our food, no communication to us that they were taking a while which may have helped us to feel a little more comfortable with things. The breakfasts arrived, without the ordered toast, we had to ask for it so it was after I’d eaten and so it was cold. The food itself was okay but not fabulous so at £24.25 we felt disappointed. My suggestion would be they need someone to drive the kitchen a little more efficiently and to communicate with customers to make them feel they are not forgotten. The young man who took our payment was friendly and polite but overall we weren’t impressed Sorry to have to write this and we hope it improves so we can try it again

I can't rate this cafe highly enough. Excellent service, great choice on the breakfast menu, and the tastiest breakfast that I have ever had. Freshly cooked, great flavours. I will definitely be back

We were sussing out Wellies with a view to meeting relatives there at the weekend. The food was very good and obviously freshly cooked, but the service (although staff are very pleasant) was achingly and frustratingly slow, we actually thought we'd been forgotten. I would have liked a desert but couldn't face a further long wait. Such a shame, I feel the place has so much potential but really needs to liven up, there appeared to be no good reason for delays as it was virtually empty. I presume the wait was down to the chef. Parking was a little difficult as most cars parked not using Wellies.

6 of us had breakfast. The Service was very very slow but atleast we got charged extra on our bill for it!! Food was average, highly price, and getting charged extra for things like choosing a drink decaffeinated or swapping diary milk for oat milk was a nice touch. Don't ask for extra toast as you could buy a couple of loaves for the price of one of their slices! Won't be hurrying back anytime soon.

Had a birthday afternoon tea, food and atmosphere where both spot on. Service was fantastic, cannot fault them at all. Will definitely be returning.

Inside full so we were offered outdoor seats which was fine. It was busy but possibly forgot to come and find us on the decking. 45 minutes later we got our food. However, staff are lovely and food excellent. Gave us blankets as was a bit chilly.

Visited as a family. Excellent cafe. Friendly helpful staff. Luckily we booked in advance, very popular. Best quiche and open prawn sandwich. Cafe spotlessly clean. Highly recommend.

Can highly recommend this wonderful tea rooms for breakfast. The food and coffee were perfect and our little westie was made to feel very welcome ( even though she did get a bit stroppy with another dog that came in!) she was even spoilt with...

Excellent home made food and friendly service. Tables are a little close together (which may be an issue for some in covid times) and not all staff members were wearing masks but the food was so good we went back twice during our stay in...

A lovely visit here for my mum’s and grandma’s birthday afternoon tea. Amazing food and friendly service from the team who were really accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Absolutely recommend.

We visit Wellies regularly and always receive excellent service from all the staff, the food is first class and it has a great ambiance, they also welcome well behaved dogs so all in all a great experience.

Been here a couple of times for brunch and breakfast. Staff are always lovely and the food good. Really cute place at Christmas when it’s chucking it down outside and you are all warm inside listening to Christmas musically and eating lunch. Equally as lovely...

We found this place yesterday by accident and WOW what a find for lunch. The staff were friendly and managed to squeeze us in for their busy lunch rush. The food was so tasty and amazing. Next time we are back in the area we...

A fantastic venue, wonderful service and friendly staff. This was for a family birthday and they bent over backwards to meet our needs, they provided extra veg and Yorkshire’s too - always a bonus! I would definitely return.

Booked a table for 23 to celebrate dads 90th. From young children to my dads age the food choice was spot on. The food itself was fabulous, the service 1st class, communication from booking very welcomed , I had to change the time 24hrs before...

This venue is so popular it doesn’t need my review but I cannot let our first sortie into the unknown go without due praise. It came well recommended from some Chichester Bridge players but Covid and a poor memory caused it to be forgotten until...

Ordered the eggs, halloumi, tomatoes, hummus on toast. Lovely grub and not too pricey. Nice rural setting. Watched a bike fiddle with his tractor.

4 friends on the prebooked steak night. After a lovely afternoon tea earlier in the week. The owner is very friendly and engaging. Ribeye steak was the best i have had for a long time. Luckily for me a small error on the pre booking...

Lovely place on the out skirts of Chichester. We only stopped for a latte and flapjack. Really nice flapjack not too sugary ...how they used to be. Coffee was nice too. Welcome and friendly staff. We'll stop by for lunch next and then try a...

Barn conversion nicely done, out in the country next to riding stables but not far from Chichester. Easy parking. Tables well spaced, good breakfast menu with lots of choice, good ingredients used. Most pleasant staff, service slightly disorganised with one member chatting ages to a...

Excellent family friendly, Covid safe restaurant. Nice welcome from Kim and her staff. Good food, good service and good price.

Incredibly disappointing service - waited 40 minutes for a sandwich. Unapologetic staff. A real shame!

Granddaughter returning to University after long Lockdown break.Love this place. Well organised and food was scrummy. Indoors or outside the experience is good for you. Attention to detail at these strange times make it easy to relax and enjoy. Worth the trip every time. Jan Barnes

Was going to go to Design Centre but closed today. So we went to Wellies Cafe Never again Right up there backside there. Don’t think they like cyclists Nowhere to leave bikes Terrible attitude . Coffee and cake was nice. Pity as I’m sure when winter comes will be grateful for Cycling clientele

If you fancy a spot of breakfast and you're in the area this is the place to go. The restaurant is very cosy and we were welcomed by warm, friendly staff. The breakfast was delicious. I highly recommended the avocado and smoked salmon on sourdough. We will be back soon!

Stopped at Wellies while out on my bike and got a take away, wished I hadn’t. The food was inedible. When I went back in side and ask to throw it in the bin there’s was no apology or offer to change for something else. Won’t be going back.

Amazing lunch at Wellies . I had a cheddar ploughman’s with delicious ciabatta and chutney grapes and half an apple. Friend had a chicken ciabatta which came with potato salad ,cous cous and salad. Staff very amenable and welcoming. Cakes on offer were delicious pineapple cake and banana cake . We had a very nice scone with clotted cream and jam .

Went for a dog walk with a friend and we both decided that we were ready for some food after all our strenuous exercise, we had passed Wellies on our way to The Witterings so decided to pop in on our way back home. We were not disappointed it is a little bit off the beaten track but we were welcomed in by a lovely lady, the cafe was very quaint and extremely well kept. We had decided just to go for coffee and cake but once our eyes had scanned the menu we opted for sausage ciabatta it was a very good choice the side salad itself was amazing, good quality sausages which makes all the difference.We will be definitely going back again.

Carolina & i stopped for a hot drink & cake.Standard café fair, however; compared to other cafe's we visit, slightly overpriced on the drinks. One thing i would suggest to improve what's on offer, is, practice how to make a good Cappuccino, i.e. the cup used is too big, which in turn, doesn't allow for the foam ( which should be firm & around 2cm thick) to follow the coffee through to the end..

Stopped here for breakfast, off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Clean, friendly and a wonderful toilet! The cheese scones fresh from the oven are amazing- will visit again if in the area. Also dog friendly 😊

We drove 10 miles to get to the Wellies cafe and were given a very frosty reception as we walked through the door. We arrived at 2.35pm and curtly told that the kitchen closed at 2.30pm, so we could not order anything. As anyone visiting this cafe has clearly travelled a distance, I would expect some degree of flexibility, maybe not a cooked meal but the offer of a slice of quiche or a sandwich. The woman was very snooty and unwelcoming and we were made to feel like some sort of outcasts so we left. It didn't help that it was my birthday, I nearly burst into tears as we left with our tails between our legs. I would avoid this place and go the 'Design Vintage' 2 mins up the road with a super menu and friendly staff.

Excellent English breakfast with pleasant service. Lots of choices to choose from, they are happy to remove an item and replace it with another. Real good quality products used and lovely coffees.

Dropped by with my other half the kids and dog. They were so amazing and accommodating of us as a mud spattered rabble. Food is excellent. The newer owners have done a great job and it’s such a lovely place to visit! Make a special trip there it’s worth it.

Went along as we had recommendation from a friend, however kitchen close an hour before closing time so no hot food items, service very poor more interested in talking to each other than actually serving customers, got the order wrong, this continued even when waiting to pay the bill, still more interested in talking.

A nice small restaurant/cafe, tucked away and pleasant ambience. My sister and I went in for some lunch after a walk through the woods in the rain...we looked a bit muddy and had wellies on and felt very welcomed. The food was okay, it was served promptly.

A great place to eat. Had a meal here recently with friends. Food was lovely, tasty and well presented. Staff are polite and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Definately worth a visit. Would have no trouble recommending it to friends and family.

I was delighted with the setting, parking, building and all the accoutrements. apparently it's dog friendly, hmm. they could do with a fly zapper in there. But the food, the service the nice spacious tables etc. all great. We had a lovely up-market breakfast there.

Booked table managed to go a little earlier than planned , was a great help. Menu looked good but we had booked afternoon tea. Well great selection of sandwiches ,scones and cakes, coffee or tea on tap ,owner came and had a chat with us great service. We noticed the food arriving on other tables looked really good and portion size ok ,all cooked fresh,.prices very acceptable , allowed to stay as long as we wished.

Really lovely quality, beautifully-prepared food! I had mushrooms, avocado and poached egg on sourdough bread. My hubby had a full English. Absolutely delicious!! The coffee was excellent quality too. Gorgeous countryside surrounding the farm where the café is set.

we had our 1st to wellies on Sunday we were served by a very bubbly young lady who's aunty owns the business. nothing was too much trouble we had drinks and a scone which was extremely tasty. plenty of parking in a rural location nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy towns. we are about to book for the steak night with two of our friends, but we will be back for breakfast before then.

Wellies is a bit off the beaten track but worth a visit. They do a fabulous breakfast and some stunning cakes. This is a small place with some outside seating and it’s a great place to stop off.

Went for a snack lunch. I ordered a chicken, bacon and avocado ciabatta with salad and a cup of tea. The ciabatta was excellent, as was the accompanying salad. Tea was also nice but unable to get a second cup from the pot! Surely a pot of tea should give two cups!! Free Wi-fi and plenty of free parking. Worth a stop.

We went to Wellies for a birthday lunch for my 2 year old boy. We booked the table and arrived to find there were no highchairs available (they only have two highchairs and both were being used) so had to sit my boy on a chair with cushions. Please note there are no child friendly items on the menu so ordered him a cheese and pickle sandwich. We ordered the food and had to wait over 30 minutes for it to arrive despite it not being overly busy. Once the food arrived the flies appeared and continually buzzed and landed on our food which is totally off-putting and we spent most of the lunch swatting them. The cafe is by a stables so I imagine the flies are attracted by the horses but the cafe need a way to manage the fly problem as it is pretty rank to be honest.

We had a lovely lunch at this little café on the outskirts of Chichester. It's in a very rural location (surprisingly so, as it's only a mile or two from Chichester). There are some great walking trails nearby, so it's an ideal place to go before or after a walk.

You will find Wellies in the middle of what can only be described as an agricultural business park. Don't be put off - the food is excellent and served with a smile. Twelve of us had lunch there at the beginning of the new year - the first visit for most of us and all were delighted with what was offered. Don't be put off by the location - give it a go!

Wellies is such a hidden gem. Great atmosphere and wonderful food. We love going there with the family for a weekend breakfast. Friendly staff.

Always a pleasant experience and dog friendly. Delicious food served in an appetising way in a truly rural setting- light lunches or super filled rolls. Will visit as often as possible.

Two of us arrived for lunch and before ordering confirmed with staff that the soup of the day was vegetarian. I am not, my partner is. I started eating and realised there were pieces of pork/bacon in the soup. I quietly and politely approached a different staff member and explained the situation. She made a caring and sincere apology with genuine concern... and offered alternative vegetarian options... my partner chose a vegetarian filled ciabatta. The food was good however, I ate my soup watched by my partner, and then I sat watching her eat her lunch. When I came to pay the original staff member informed me that my bill was £9.10... again I suggested that it should be more than that .. because it sounded wrong and I am honest. The staff member then confirmed that it was the « wrong table » and my bill was just over £19.00 and then made a dismissive insincere « sorry » about the mistake, which dismayed both of us... it is no joke nor minor mistake to serve meat to a lifetime vegetarian if specifically identified in advance... nor is it acceptable to eat separately... nor is it acceptable to receive no gesture of compensation, nor is it acceptable to be made to feel dismissed or belittled. Probably first and last on the basis of that experience.

Out for a run around and heard of this place, friendly welcoming staff and great selection of food. Suddenly got very busy with passing cyclist groups so obv a well known stopping point Well worth a visit

We had selected the festive lunch menu prior to our visit. Warm welcome upon arrival, the food was timely, delicious and comforting. We will return to try the menu and would recommend this to all.

Lovely cosy, converted barn with friendly and helpful staff. Didn't eat on this visit but meals being served looked good and there were no complaints. Will definately visit again for a meal, maybe steak night or Sunday roast.

I can highly recommend Wellies as one of our favourite eateries!! A great stop off after a walk to take in the beautiful South Downs, a pretty venue with home cooked food...made extra special as they now have reinstated the fabulous Sunday Lunch. Good value for money in our opinion, with friendly staff.

We decided to try Wellies for coffee having not been for ages. Much friendlier service than before we noticed immediately. We sat outside in the sunshine and it was most pleasant. The gluten free cheese scone has become my favourite , simply so good served hot with butter. Hard to believe such a tasty scone could be gluten free !! they also make gluten free fruit scones. I shall be back for my 4th visit very shortly, please do not run out !!

We visited your tearooms on Sunday 7th October 2018 for tea and cake in the afternoon and all I can say is what an improvement. We had previously visited Wellies last year and wasn’t overly impressed with the service we received, so when we heard there’d been a change in management we decided to see for ourselves what if any changes had been made and wow what a change there’s been. The staff could not of been more polite and friendly from entering to leaving we felt truely valued top marks for the customer service and a special mention to the young lad who served with a smile, very well mannered lad. Well done

Has been one our favourite weekend treats, but not quite the same under the new ownership. Sausages, bacon, potatoes all changed. Mushrooms especially disappointing. Service good though. Still enjoyable.

I have given a good rating as I wasn't able to try the food since the surprising change of ownership so I can't judge. When I have visited before I have always had amazing service and the food is great. It's not the cheapest place for breakfast but it is very good, great eggs. However, the last time I visited there were new owners, no staff and we were not given menus (we were warned of the wait) and then customers who came in after us had their order taken. Other customers were playing videos on their phones loudly so that was enough for us to leave. I sincerely hope this is a blip and that the new owners settle in. I shall give it another try in support of my local community and I hope they still have good eggs.

An unexpected treat, I had just discovered that my usual local haunt for brunch no longer allowed dogs. So I was in desperate search of an emergency bacon sandwich to tide me over post walk.

I haven't visited Wellies for a year or so. I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle improvements to the quality of the service. Enjoyed a couple of refreshing cappuccinos & a fruit scone. I'm sure I'll visit again within the year.

Under new owner,Kim. Excellent food and friendly service. Will be sure to go again to this friendly well run Tea Rooms.

I've visited Wellies a number of times for breakfasts and for coffee/cakes. There's always a very friendly atmosphere and outstanding food. The recent management change looks to be making this even better. The cafe is beautiful inside and out, is within beautiful countryside, is people and dog friendly and is next to a great tack shop. What's not to like!

Stopped here for lunch before going on to see the local lavender fields.

Great location for this very nice cafe in the country. We both had egg and bacon cantata with salad really nice ,also a decaffeinated coffee which was really good . We were too full for dessert maybe next time all looked very tempting .

Had always had great service friendly staff....Saddened to wait 1 hour for food then it was cold......A treat for someones birthday.....When spoke to a member of staff the response was not great......

Stopped by here with my husband and greyhound for lunch. It was glorious weather, but not crowded at all. We sat outside under the umbrella and both had a goats cheese and caramelized onion quiche for lunch. This came with an interesting side salad that we both enjoyed. I was able to get an iced coffee, which was one of the best iced coffees I have had. Decided to treat ourselves to some local ice cream as well. Everything was delicious and really nice to find a place for us to eat and relax with our dog. It is a little pricy, but it was a delightful stop.

Always stop off for breakfast when on a cycling trip round Chichester. Absolutely great food, great views, great people - always a great experience.

The food here is nice enough but pricey especially the coffees and cake.

a great place to eat with your dog. the food is upmarket with really good presentation the setting is uncrowded with a friendly atmosphere

This is a lovely place to visit if in the area located in former farm buildings in open country side near Chichester. Have been here for breakfast and lunch and the food is always fresh and tasty. The big attraction is the owner’s dog, Hardy, who is gorgeous but who is being trained and so too much familiarity is frowned upon which is a shame as one of the reasons for going here was Hardy, but do go for the food, the delicious coffee and the view.

Food was great but the house dog was a pain.Not really sure that it should be free to run loose.The food was as always very tasty and well cooked and presented.

I have eaten at Wellies a couple of times. There is a really good menu, very good service and the food is good. The portions are generous. Easy to park. A great place to go after a winter walk.

We visited the cafe on the recommendation of a friend and we were not disappointed. The atmosphere was friendly, informal and inviting and although the menu was satisfactory there were also a range of specials available. Having been for a long walk we had our dog with us and she was made welcome as she was calm and quiet. As vegetarians we were pleased to find that vegi burgers were on the menu and I can honestly say they were the best burgers I have had in a long while.

Me and my dad came into the Café/Restaurant (confusing on what this is) for lunch, the greeting was a bit rushed and we were ushered upstairs, although we were walk ins and I do understand that we could have walked in at a busy time!

I only normally review restaurants/cafes if I feel very strongly about the good or bad experience.

I'd been craving these for s while but not made by me.

Took a friend out here for lunch. Slightly off the beaten track in the pleasant countryside at West Stoke, near Lavant, this is a wonderful place to pop in for something to eat.

Today we had a lovely tea party for my Mum’s 60th at Wellies. I can’t recommend this wonderful place enough!...

Stopped for lunch as we had not been for a while. Very nice venue and received a friendly welcome. Very...

We diverted off the Chichester by-pass through what may be the largest housing estate in the world (thank you, SatNav!) and set off into the countryside to visit this place on the recommendation of a Cream Tea booklet that we had purchased at the superb Amberley Tea Rooms in the centre of the village. Would that we had not bothered. We had teas and coffee and a quite horrible small slice of Bakewell, which was neither tart nor pudding. Aged pastry combined with undercooked centre, overloaded with almond essence is not attractive to the palate. No menu was offered and staff were clearly pleased for us to go so that they could shut up shop.

Wellies made it easily the most enjoyable, stress-free party I've ever organised!

I love this place, been one of myfavourites for a long time. The food and cakes are very tasty, I love the decor and the setting (being on a stud farm). You can have a coffee and a good natter with friends and not feel you are rushed out the door. Highly recommend it!

Visited today with friends I hadn't seen in a long time......did not book...arrived at approx 12 midday.On hearing that we did not book we were instantly made to feel unwelcome ....it seemed to be a hassle for the waitress to find us a table......after a few minutes of huffing and puffing we were seated together.The food we ate was delicious ......cannot fault it ....and by the time we left our unhappy waitress was smiling .....a little.We did note that the tables we were told were reserved did not have any customers at them in the two hours we were there !

We accidentally discovered this place and what a lovely little setting. Food was lovely and the staff very friendly. Already planning our next visit. Right next to the horse riding shop so the daughter can go shopping whilst I eat my bacon sandwich with coffee...

Enjoyed a fantastic breakfast at Wellies today. Food was excellent as was the service and ambiance. A unique experience, well worth a visit if you are in the area

Not the most welcoming entrances, couldn't open the gate, someone came out and mentioned it was rocket science to open the gate.. menu looked good but on the pricey side, ordered and egg & bacon sandwich, small rasher of bacon and stale bread,would have sent it back but was so hungry.. a good point was they welcome dogs and fresh water

We popped in here for breakfast and its wonderful. It's in a rural setting with plenty of parking nearby. It's a rustic barn setting with excellent food. My friend had the cooked breakfast everything was perfectly cooked. I had the eggs benedict, wonderful hollandaise sauce made from scratch and great ham. They have veggie options too. Worth knowing it doesn't open until 9am.

Just moved to the area and we wanted to find our new 'local cafe'. Wellies was top of the list. Headed in and was met by a lovely bubbly waitress who was very helpful in getting us settled. Lovely decor. All good we think, this place is going to be a winner. Then the food came. We had the poached eggs and salmon on toast. Kids had sausage brioches and fresh fruit drinks. Sausages overcooked, buns not buttered. Toast burnt on the underside, eggs overcooked. Salmon was excellent though. We felt that as the price is high the food would match it but it didn't. Far from it. £40 for a family of four to have sub-par breakfast means we won't return. A shame really, it could have been ideal.

We had been to Kingly Vale nature reserve with our grandchildren and were all famished when we came across a sign to Wellies just outside the village of West Stoke. It is pleasantly situated on a farm. Our food was freshly cooked and delicious. I had jacket potato with coronation chicken: really nicely spiced. My grandson loved his quiche. The side salad with both these dishes was excellent. A real effort had been made with flavours and combinations. My husband enjoyed the homemade pie and excellent chips. There's no children's menu but they were happy to make a ham sandwich for my 4-year old grand-daughter. Both ham and bread were too thickly sliced for a child, but on the other hand it was fresh and tasty and she devoured it once we cut off the crusts. Her ice-cream came in a tall glass so she had trouble reaching into it, but actually quite enjoyed having a "grown-up" pudding glass. My grandson said the treacle tart for pudding was the best he'd ever tasted. I tried some and there was a hint of lemon that cut the sweetness beautifully. On the downside we had a long wait for the food. This was trying with children. My tea was lukewarm as the water hadn't been boiling when it hit the teabag. I was disappointed as had been craving a hot cup of tea. My husband felt the chairs were too low for the tables and the lady said they were aware of this and were addressing it. Personally I was glad to see solid tables and comfy chairs. It cost just over £55 for the food I've described plus my tea and two lemonades. Not cheap. Overall a somewhat mixed experience but the main thing is the food and that was great. I would come again.

What a lovely way to spend a sunny Sunday morning. Sitting with friends in the peaceful courtyard at Wellies enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and a fabulous freshly cooked full English breakfast. Even better, there was no problem at all requesting a vegan option!