Willesborough Cafe & Pie N Mash Shop in Ashford

Our first time at this Cafe we took my goddaughter and her two boys for a birthday treat and where very impressed by the service quality of food and friendliness.

This place came as a breakfast recommendation from Danny at the local Toyota dealership and so so glad I took his advice on it. A fantastic breakfast, and great coffee. What made the place though is the staff who have a great sense of humour and are really quick to help and take the orders. Best bubble & squeak I’ve had in a very long time!! Thank you to the staff.

Shocking!! Had a chicken roast dinner delivered £12.99. What we received was degusting, can't believe what we received. Potatoes where frozen shop bought as well as Yorkshires and gravy was the cheapest granules. Also, chicken was do dry could hardly cut it. Don't expect such poor quality nearly £26 for two. Might as well gone and bought a cheap ready meal, couldn't have been any worse. All went in the bin!!

Just off the Euro Tunnel, we found this little place and had a very copious and delicious breakfast served by a friendly, responsive waitress and the price was right.

What a great find. We were travelling to the eurotunnel and wanted to stop off for some food and came across this cafe. The staff were super friendly. We both had jacket potatoes and they were delicious and huge portions too!

Full breakfast, two massive slice's of fresh buttered bread and two cups of coffee for just over a tenner. Bloody amazing place.

I ordered an all day breakfast with crusty bread and a coffee and all were prepared well and tasted fine. The portions are of a decent size and the prices competitive. There is parking on the road outside, but get in quick as at lunchtimes at weekends it is a popular café. The decor in the café is good and there are two TV screens too.

They were full up inside but was happy to take a table outside. We were greeted immediately and given menus. Very prompt to come and take a drinks order whilst we were looking at the menu. The staff were so friendly and prompt and the food didn't take long to come out. We all enjoyed our cooked breakfast and wouldn't go anywhere else.

The noise in the place was unbearable, dont go in there if u want a quiet bite to eat, it was like being at a Chelsea n Millwall Derby 10 minutes before kick off! Left our food and walked out as couldn't hear ourselves think!

Visited for breakfast this morning Friendly staff , really good breakfast , not Greasy and really filling , huge portions you won’t leave hungry , it beat me and my husband , would recommend and will visit again .

Have been going here for a while now , just excellent food and great service, big portions so don’t go in unless your hungry! Highly recommended

As ex Londoners we have sought a truly old fashioned pie and mash. We took away a couple of pies with liquor. It was delicious and just as it should be. We have promised ourselves our next visit we'll be eating in, this is better than Goddards in Greenwich which was awful. I would guess the breakfasts are good too.

Nothing fancy but very nice little coffee shop serving all day full English breakfast. Portions generous and the 2 waitresses lovely . Service impeccable. Not too far from motorway junction. Recommend

I ordered an all day breakfast and it was nicely prepared and not swimming in grease! There was a good amount on the plate, although in company with all other cafés, prices have risen a lot lately. The staff seem a happy crew and the café is airy, clean and nicely designed and all too regularly full!

Lovely friendly staff, very clean cafe. Food hot, tasty and presented well . Would highly recommend a visit. Reasonably priced. Cannot really fault it

We ordered quite a bit of breakfast to be delivered to our office for Friday morning. The food was amazing, the delivery was quick and the service from the driver was friendly. Hats off guys!

Can never fault this place, clean, fresh food, great staff and good prices, will order something else one daybut just love the No 2 breakfast with fresh bread and mug of tea.

Rather than eat at Premier Inn in Ashford, the beloved found this place through Trip Advisor - Well done to your contributors!! A little confused as they say they do dinner but they shut at either 1700 or 1800. Would have liked to have tried...

Been here so many times and I am always happy to come back here. Food is grate , very clean cafe and you can get very good deal for my favorite - breakfast . Staffs are always welcoming and friendly.

Unreal, so many good reviews and yet it's the worst cafe in Ashford... Staff are so rude and do not want to be, chuck the food down and do not say anything just walk off, waited a very long time even though a guy who walked in a long time after us got his breakfast very quick but it then turned out he was a regular so be warned they serve them first, after the long wait the food finally came and was not worth the wait... Had better at a burger van, finally came to paying and was charged a fortune just because I added tinned tomatoes 'which were cold in the middle'

I have been in here for pie & mash on many occasions, staff are always polite and friendly, the food is always excellent and good value for money.

Best value for money cafe in Ashford and surrounding areas. Consistently high standards of food and service.

Simply I have to say I love eating here. I come all the way from Canterbury . Staff are like a family to me ,always friendly and welcoming. Never had one complain , the food is always piping hot and delicious. Be back soon for more!!

First impression was the staff were miserable. I looked at the menu which said 2x beans on toast £2.20. 2x egg on toast £2.40. Tea £1.I ordered 1x egg on toast and 1x beans on toast and a tea, which when I learnt maths was half of £2.20, half of £2.40 + £1 for the tea = £3.30.. No... I was charged £4.30. Not too bothered coz I normally give £1 tip anyway. Food arrived, the toast was so thin you could almost see through it, and I couldn't see anywhere on the bread that was toasted brown. At least it was hot.. Not one for arguing the toss I put it down to a poor choice on my part and will go elsewhere next time I am in Ashford. I have to say other people's breakfasts looked quite good so I'm not being unfair in my comments.

I am a Manze's girl through and through but this is fairly decent for an out-of-London pie n mash shop. Liquor needs a bit of work but pies are decent. Reasonably priced and they serve an all day breakfast at £3.95 so there are plenty of options if your companion is not a pie n mash eater. Staff are all lovely and whilst it's not scenic, you can sit outside on a warm day (which is recommend as it's very hot inside)

Been 4mths since last visit and can honestly say as good if not better, food ws piping hot and fresh, the staff are very pleasant and cafe very clean, like the idea that you can see food being cooked. One day will try dinners etc but like the breakfast too much.

We ordered The chosen one, beans and cheese on toast and a ham and mushroom omelette. One of the best breakfasts I've had, service was good and the place is clean inside and out. The omelette was huge and could have fed a horse. Will be back :)

My favorite eatery in Ashford. It has friendly staff and great all day breakfast , while there are a good selection of set breakfast and main meals there centerpiece is that you can create your own breakfast the way you like it.The staff are all very friendly and the service is good. It's popular enough it's always busy.keep up with the good work.

food is great customer service is A* had a all day breakfast it was perfect I've eaten there loads of times and will alwaus go back, not expensive good value for money

Been there few times and I like it.. Food is nice so is the service . Maybe a bit crowded at time and if you have a wheelchair or pushchair it is hard to get in and find a space

Clean, good quick service and wide range for the menu. Breakfasts are really well cooked. this is a proper cafe.

I am lucky enough to have this gem of a cafe close to home. The food is freshly cooked and well priced and the service is generally friendly and fast. As the cafe is popular and is small, space is a premium so be prepared to wait or leave and come back. The only downer, is when you jump onto the first available table, it may take a while before the table is cleared and your order is taken.

Regular trips to this great cafe and never disappointed. Wonderful food, always hot and great service too. Such a good selection on the menu and great coffee. Brilliant prices and value for money, a must try experience for everyone.

This is a proper little cafe where you can see the food being cooked and have everything from pie and mash to a jacket potato and from a cooked breakfast to a tasty sandwich. Everything is fresh and reasonably priced and the service is prompt and friendly - what's not to like?

This is just off the M20 so makes a good detour for breakfast - or anything else, I would think. Attractive café and prompt service. We had the smallest breakfast, which was a great value £3.95, but there's a good menu with lots of choice and the pies look very tempting. There are only a handful of parking spaces outside, so best get there early - it opens at 8, earlier on Fridays and Saturdays. Recommended.

it was yummy! i had the full english breakfast, every aspect was cooked perfectly i would personally like to thank everyone invovled. the eggs were spot on! and it was yummy

One of the best cafes i have ever been to. The food is absolutely delicious, marvellous service and the prices are very reasonable.

this is one of our local cafe's we come to for a good ol' fry up at the weekend. It can get busy in here but worth it for the food.

We have been going to Willesborough Cafe on monthly basis for a church men's breakfast for over a year now, on Saturday mornings. The staff are friendly, the food top notch with great coffee's, teas and even Hot Chocolate and at a great price.

The smart and tidy café has plenty of parking outside and is airy and modern.Inside there is a mirror and a large print of an underground station along with two televisions. My all-day breakfast was quickly served and on a large plate, which was full. The hash browns, fiend bread, sausages, bacon, bubble and chips were all well cooked and the coffee was frothy and tasty. And all for £59.. and served by two pretty waitresses too!

The all day breakfast is second to none. Plentiful, hot and great value for money. The staff are always very efficient and really friendly. We go there often.

Had mash and liquor. The service fantastic and the tea was perfect. A great place to take the family and well worth a visit.

So good I can't put it into words. The staff wonderful, very clean and good variety of menu, always busy, sometimes have to wait for table. But always worth to wait for, very recommend!

Was a lovely filling breakfast down south from a large eating northener. Great service, great value for money and would reckomend to all.

Went there just for a spot of lunch great service very friendly. I had one of the many breakfasts they do and it was lovely. Can highly recommend.

After not being for a few months, returned today , food , service and staff as good as ever and certainly worth the effort to visit, also very clean which really counts these days.

Breakfasts for value, quantity and quality is almost impossible to beat, and if you want to customise it, no problem! From a Londoner who was weened on Pie n Mash, what you get here is not bad at all, my wife and I often have it and thoroughly enjoy it.However, try the Steak n Guiness Pie, the owners make it themselves, it is my favourite and is excellent, due to its popularity they sometimes run out.Just a bit of advice, its popularity means sometimes you may have to wait a short while to get a table, but its worth the wait.

Been going to this cafe since it opened, food is always cooked fresh and high-quality along with good quick service. Would Highly recommend

Lovely great tasting food at a good price. Set menu breakfasts that you can add or change is no trouble at all friendly staff all

Great breakfast. Good selection on the menu, everything is cooked fresh and proper. The only issue is the actual building, it echos....A LOT. Means its really really noisy at times.

Still one of the best cafes in ashford, been here many time and never disappointed! Very friendly service and the chef is putting all of his effort in to his cooking . Good value for money , recommend to all to try !

Went in for a fry up on Sunday and was not disappointed. .great fry up, and good value. Will be going back. ☺

Some friends and I have been comparing breakfast venues in our local area. I have to say this was a very enjoyable visit. The breakfast was generous in size and very tasty! The bubble and squeek was a welcome bonus. Good coffee and friendly service. My only concern was the place was very busy and the tables don't leave much room for manoeuvre. Will be back...Thank you.

Been there on a sunday morning. it was quite busy. Big portions but not in the highest standard. Good value for money.

Very popular for breakfast with both workmen and locals alike. Good meeting place for mums to have a coffee and chat after dropping children at school down the road. Very accommodating in allowing substitutions to the basic breakfast to allow for special diets etc. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Quick service.

Thought we'd try this cafe early one morning , was very nice, friendly staff , big hit with work man ..so know breakfast is good, but lots of variety, a little pricey for some of the breakfasts,korkers sausages a bonus and happy to swap breakfast items for fussy eaters, but some good offers on lots of options...would and will deffinately go again , will also go for pie and mash, one lunchtime or afternoon, I'd give 4 and a half if i could, id of liked option on tinned tomatoes not fresh ones sliced and fried although were tasty.and a mug or cup option on drinks, coffee was lovely but so hot,cold milk in a small jug would be nice to cool it to drinking temperature a little quicker. Overall nice work guys , see you again soon

First time here. My wife and I ordered the pie n mash and it was scrummy. Great value, generous portions, Very clean and friendly café. Will definitely be returning. Well done to all involved, Keep up the good work!

This cafe still puts out the best breakfast in ashford quality food and service every time you go highly recommended

Been away for a few month's so visiting today was a welcome treat and oroved not to be disappointing, up front staff were excellent and as friendly as ever and breakfast top class followed by price to match, if I had a complaint its that it is so popular that its always busy, but well worth the wait.

The locality of this cafe is everything. The owners have maximised the location with all you need to deliver a great experience. The menu is spot on with what you would want from a local cafe, but going far far beyond the greasy spoon. Food & drink are always served to a great quality. Service always from friendly well presented staff. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the customer is everything to this business. Waking past on the school run, temptation is always calling. My boys love heading in here after school or before. They are fussy, so stamp of approval from them is high.

Always enjoy the huge portions here and great service. Their Pie n mash is as good as London and the breakfasts are just yummy!Only thing is.... gets a bit too hot when it's busy and the tables are cramped but worth it for the fast and filling meals! I have yet to try Sunday Lunch

A fantastic genuine cafe, with great staff with very friendly service. Food was freshly prepared for us (no greasy spoon just good quality food) and tasted great, thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and will more than happily return in the future.

Best cafe in ashford. Recommend to visit. Best service very friendly staff The food was amazing very big portions all so very clean!

The food is amazing and large portions for a great price. Friendly staff and the chefs really put alot of effort into each meal. Really clean too. Eat in or takeaway and is all home made.

Use willesborough cafe on a regular basis food is excellent always piping hot breakfast is large and very good lunches are very good with a good choice menu staff are very welcoming and chefs always look like they enjoy what they are doing

Called in for breakfast on a Tuesday morning before setting off with a friend for a day out. I had heard people rave about this cafe and they were right to do so. We had the all day breakfast for £2.99 and we were very surprised not only with the 7 items in the breakfast, but the quality of the food and the service provided. The cafe was very clean and well presented and we would certainly visit again. There was a large choice on the menu, even a vegetarian option, something for everyone. This is not, and does not pretend to be a restaurant. It is a small friendly well managed cafe providing good basic food for hungry customers. I cannot comment on the pie and mash element as I have not tried it.

The environemnt is quite noisy and you can hear what everybody else is talking about. Food was OK but I wouldn't go back. We had the Cod and Chips and they served mushy peas with salad (really!). On the plus side the satff were very friendly but not one for us to be going back to anytime soon.

Revisited just now before heading off on holiday and must say this place is the one we will miss the most. Food,cleanliness, price and most of all the staff are superb and plenty of choice. Definitely worth a visit

My wife and I called in today ( Friday lunch) for brunch and the food was great, and the young waitress a credit to the owners. Very happy customers indeed.

From a Fry Up to Pie & Mash . The food and srevice are Great , Always a Fast service and the food is clean and fresh

Really good food at very reasonable prices - don't know how they do it. Lots of food - you won't leave hungry.

This is the best cafe in Ashford and very reasonably priced. Two years ago we took 16 scouts in for a full english breakfast (we obviously gave them notice). They couldn't have been more accommodating even with two vegetarians which we hadn't warned them about. All of the staff in the surrounding shops (except the takeaways of course) also sing their praises. Although parking is a bit of a problem. There are a few spaces outside which are always taken and the side road (Highfield) has a lack of spaces too. But I would definitely recommend.

If you are looking for a full-on traditional English fry-up this is the place to go! Either sitting inside or out in the sun(!) its perfect for breakfast with friends/family or a flying visit. The staff are all very friendly and its perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning fill-up before a long day. Great value for money with a selection of small breakfasts up to full-on full English with extras is needed. Well worth a visit especially on cold winters morning before a long day. Also heard their Pie N Mash is good too!

Very cramped, small portions, staff rude, cooks look dirty and greasy , no parking , dirty cutlery , slow service , would not visit again , but cheap but you pay for what u get

Breakfasts are excellent with various choices. The service is friendly and the food is not over expensive.

Service fantastic food excellant maybe a bit cramped at times but with great food most people would accept this parking can be a problem but with good food im prepared to walk 200 yards to get there after parking up a fantastic place to eat keep up the good work a very good cafe

The food is lovely in this cafe, the parking is awful and the fact that everyone is sitting right on top of eachother has put a downer on this for me. We can't move from our seats that it is so tight.

A very good menu with a wide choice of well cooked food. sensible prices with a great atmosphere, Well done all at WC, keep it up.

Visited here in January and the food was fabulous, good quality and plenty of it. Certainly value for money! Service was outstanding considering how busy it was. Will be difinitley making a return visit soon!

Proper old school café with great food at all times of day, within walking distance of our house. A favourite with the whole family, we go at least once a month. Breakfast options are spectacular and it's hard to look beyond them, but we have gone elsewhere on the menu and always been very happy. The liver and onions are a particular favourite. Pie and mash is very authentic, and if you're not a fan of drowning everything in liquor they'll provide it on the side. Always seems full with locals and passing trade, so you may have to wait for a table at lunchtimes. Persevere because it's worth it.

Went here after reading so many good reviews but was not overly impressed. Beans were cold and sausages were poor quality. On the plus side great service and very clean. Massive portions that were too big to finish would be a plus to some people but not to me.

Been here a couple of times for pie and mash,all I can say is it's been a long time coming,but worth the wait! Breakfast look good,atmosphere is nice,staff are very helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this cafe to anyone. Brilliant grub

Great value for money and although only a cafe it has a wide and varied menu, pie and mash was excellent, and is clean and tidy.

Lovely Cafe, Great food and friendly and polite staff. However it's a bit to crampted. Lovely location.

Absolutely Spot On Just As a London Shop The Ambience was terrific, for a cafe. The service first class

I've been eating in this cafe since it opened and i eat in here most weeks. The reason i keep coming back is the passion the owners put into their meals and not accepting sending out bland food. The breakfasts are super, and they don't skimp on cheap ingredients like a lot of cafes do(and you can tell straight away), and they have a good variation of lunch meals like the home made Chicken kebab(not like you get in a kebab shop, this is marrinated kebabs) and home made steak and guinness pies, and lovely homemade soup. If your around this area give it a try and your won't be disappointed!.

We were working in South Ashford ( house renovations) and went along to inspect the work.The fitters said, "have you been to the caff on the way in - it has the best breakfasts ever"It is situated in the parade in Church Road, and on the way out, at abput 2.00pm, we had not eaten and there was a parking space close by.So we went in.LARGE tables and LARGE chairs, nothing cramped and spotlessly clean.We were immediately greeted with a smile opffered drings which came in 2 or 3 minutes when our food order was takenI ordered ham, chips egg and beans.Was given far too much ham, which was thick carved, trimmed of fat and gristle and was really tasty. The egg while small was perfectly cooked a good colour and tasty.My wife ordered at "afternoon" breakfast2 eggs, 2 sausages - they were Kent Corkers, so by that alone you know the ingredients are of high quality, home made bubble, excellent none-greasy mushrooms, loads of bacon, again trimmed not streaky fatty or gristly, and 2 rounds of hot toast with the butter dripping off !!I thought the toast had been brought too quickly, only a few minutes after ordering, but Noooo, the food followed straight away.It was all delicious - and far too much on the plates, we both left food.We paid £10.90 including 2 teas ( they initially charged 9.90 as only liking very weak tea, we just had 1 tea bag between us, but we insisted on paying for 2)Had we gone to KFC, BKing or McD, for a bog standard Burger, chipas a coffee, we would have paid more - had inferior food, and would not have had the same personal service and gebnuine warm smiles.The menu is quite varied from the types of thing we had to "proper" roasts.Even though it was early afternoon, there was a steady flow of customers and plenty of children.It is worth the slight detour if going to Eureka Park or the Ouytlet Centr/Retail Parks just along the road to get real homemade food in very pleasant surroundings while not getting ripped off.This establishment should not be listed as "Willesborough" as it narrows the search area too much, it is "Ashford" really - show it as that when a wider audience may well learn about this treasure

Amazing breakfasts! We've visited several times. Love the food, the service and the price. Can't wait for our next full English.

Woke up hungry and decided we needed something substantial. After reading other reviews we decided to give this a go. On arrival we were promptly met by a friendly waitress who sorted out hot beverages. As for breakfast, we decided on one of the set menus and boy were we not disappointed. More than enough food to fill us up completely and cooked there and then. My partner was especially impressed with the bubble and squeak. We will definitely visit again in the future.

Been coming here since they opened and I know no better breakfast in Ashford nor anywhere tbh. I'm a tradesman so have had a lot of breakfasts lol

C'est la deuxième fois que je vais prendre mon petit déjeuner là-bas et aujourd'hui encore j'y retrouve tout ce qui fait le VRAI petit déjeuner anglais dans une ambiance conviviale.Ce petit café se situe non loin de l'autoroute (Ashford) et est fréquenté par les locaux.Il vaut le détour et tant au niveau qualité qu'au niveau prix, le petit déjeuner que vous y choisirez dépassera ce que peut trouver sur les aires d'autoroutes.....Parking aisé dans les rues adjacentes.

Visited this restaurant after seeing the reviews. I have to say that it didn't disappoint. The cafe was busy but as it was a nice day we sat outside. The staff were friendly and helpful. The cooked breakfast menu is extensive and you can order any combination you want. Only order the £7.50 cooked breakfast if you are very hungry. Overall a very pleasant experience. I am sure we will be eating here again.

There are a few places that say they do traditional London Pie n Mash, don't believe them, this cafe however comes very , very close. Been twice now , and each time service has been ultra friendly, staff cant do enough for you even though at lunchtimes they are packed and really busy.The one downside and its not the cafe's fault is the parking, very, very limited and had to park on residential street which is quite narrow and shouldn't think residents enjoy it much. I haven't tried anything else on their menu, but boy seen what other customers are getting and it looks yummy. The prices are very reasonable:-)

Great place for a gorgeous fry up! I Go here regularly for there breakfasts, food is perfect, reasonably priced, always clean and tidy and friendly staff. There lunch meals are also delicious !

We visit the cafe on a regular basis and always receive great service, the all day breakfast is such great value for money. I can't say a bad word against it the food us good quality and the atmosphere is always friendly. Keep up the good work.

We are regular visitors to this extremely good eating establishment! To agree with a previous reviewer, the chef's are passionate about what they produce and this can be seen by the meals they set before you. The breakfasts are excellent in quantity, quality and value for money. It is understood that much of what they serve up is homemade and their 'steak and guiness pies' meals are without equal. Whatever you have on the menu is hard to beat elsewhere! The staff are excellent, they do their very best for the customers even when they are under pressure, due to the cafe being very popular. Sometimes you have to wait for a table, but it is worth it! Definitely a favourite of ours and viisting family members from out of town.

Is exactly what says on the menu. Delicious Pie and Mash, great breakfasts and good old fashioned great service.

This great little establishment, The Willesborough Café is the best place to go if you're looking for good quality food, friendly staff, value for money and incredibly large portions. The Chefs seem to be very passionate about the food they cook and it shows in the quality of the meal when served.It's not very often a breakfast will beat me but this one nearly did. The Sausages and Bacon seemed of the highest quality and it was cooked to perfection not to mention the amount you get, it genuinely reminded me of being in America with regards to portion size. They have a huge menu, catering for breakfast, lunches, dinners and one thing I liked especially is that they are very flexible to adjust items off the menu with no additional cost. Even the coffee is of higher quality.The café it self is not overly big but they make the most of the space available with outdoor seating available too and everything is clean and prestine.I highly recommend visiting The Willesborough Café.

Great value for a full breakfast. The breakfast itself was good, along with the service. Will be back!

A great place to go for a true traditional English breakfast, all freshly cooked to order. Very popular and gets very busy, a really clean and lovely no frill's café. Not the place to go if your on a diet as the food is too nice.