Windmill Coffee Shop in Barnsley

We are regulars at this cafe, usually for breakfast with family or sometimes just call in for coffee and a snack. Today we called in at lunch time and ordered the steak pie with Guinness and mushrooms, chips and mushy peas. 10/10, it was excellent and very tasty. The cafe was busy and it was explained to us that we may have to wait a while... but it was well worth the short wait. Young staff were very attentative and friendly. Off road parking and cafe attached to a small garden centre. Highly recommended.

Great food, great staff. Despite its location, gets very busy. Good choice on main menu with several ‘specials’ available.

Rode here on bikes with our cycling club, made to leave very expensive bikes outside against a wall where anyone could take them, no bike racks.....loads of cyclists apart from us so clearly happy to take our money....owner very nasty....food mediocre at best, staff were very good though and highlight of the place....however will not be going back

A great place for afternoon tea. Absolutely delicious and very good value for money. Service was excellent, really friendly staff. I would highly recommend it. Food was fresh.

Always an enjoyable visit and good food ,had a very nice lunch today , And tea and cake to finish. Looking forward to are next visit

Friendly little coffee shop serving a wide range of snacks, meals and drinks (including alcoholic drinks). Closes at 4.30 every day except Wednesdays where they are closed all day. Not eaten here but had lots of coffees. Always been fresh and hot. Dog friendly too. Worth a visit. Will try the food next time. Realistic prices too.

I visited as I always do on a Wednesday with my 94 year old mum after she had her hair done, this is the main outing for her each week and she looks forward to it immensely. Unfortunately the lovely staff there told me the cafe will be closed on Wednesday from now on! I can’t imagine it is because it’s too quiet as when we attend all the tables are always full. I really hope that the owner reconsiders their decision as I am sure we will not be the only customers who will not be able to visit again , mum will miss it very much. ☹️☹️ fingers crossed for the future 🤞🏼

This is our third visit to the area and probably our fifth visit to Windmill Cafe. Both the food and service were excellent, as has been our experience on each previous visit. We fully intend to fit in a further visit before returning home this weekend. I had the beef sandwich, with gravy. My wife opted for the chicken sandwich and we each finished with Plum Crumble. Everything was delicious.

We called at the garden nursery we then decided to call and have a coffee and something to eat. We sat outside in the sunshine, the staff was friendly the food was excellent I’d recommend calling at this coffee shop, we will be going again.

(Friday afternoon) Perfect spot for a bite to eat whilst cycling. Was seated quickly especially because there was 12 of us. and food was ok once arrived. Served by a smiley young girl with long brown hair working while others stood not doing anything. Food took a while to come out also. Great place just don’t recommend if over a group of 10.

Three of us enjoyed a lovely meal in this busy popular spot. Arrived around 12, and were quickly seated. Service was good and staff very obliging. Enjoyed the food very much.

Food was lovely and lots of selection. Lovely staff and are very friendly and helpful. Everyone should visit, top place for friends and family.

Amazing coffee cake delicious lunch. We cycled from wakefield to visit this cafe and it is excellent. Tea served in a proper tea pot , Yorkshire tea really good ! Staff are really friendly, helpful and service is fast and efficient. All food is fresh and delicious. The coffee cake was amazing and made by staff at the cafe - all excellent .

Visited with 4 friends we had booked a table online. The staff here are just so lovely always a smile & a bit of banter! Food lovely, fresh, home cooked. Very chilled, relaxed cafe where staff will do anything to accommodate your requests.

Fantastic service from the staff and very hearty delicious breakfast. Unfortunately the only table free was on the edge of the dog section. The cafe states it welcomes’well behaved dogs’ but unfortunately the two right behind us kept barking and the owners obviously had no control. Yes I know we were seated in the dog section but when I went to the loo I could even hear the barking in there it was so loud. Unfortunately the staff allowed it to continue and didn’t apologise so won’t be going there again. Have been going there for years too, ever since it was a little shed.

Called at the windmill coffee shop for the second time for a sit down with some friends, the breakfast we had was lovely and the staff which was noticeably all fairly young were excellent and very professional. However it seemed the management didn’t feel the same way about her staff, as she seemed quite short with them, and was bad tempered, which we didn’t like to see. I also overheard a younger looking girl asking another member the price of something, and then seeing her put her own money in the till and having her lunch, it’s a shame to see staff anywhere having to pay for there lunches when they are the ones who make most of it. These days a lot of these types of places have young staff on lower wages and don’t always remember the efforts they put in. It was nice to see that all the staff seemed to have a bond together and provide a good atmosphere in the shop. I hope the management can appreciate them more and not be too hard on them. Overall good, and we will call again.

Called in here with Mum and Dad having been recommended by relatives. Just popped up to see where it was and wow what a wonderful little cafe it is. The staff are so accommodating, friendly and polite. The food is excellent and served piping hot - we will definitely be back. Being late in the season the plants were limited as to be expected but what was there was very reasonably priced.

Best breakfast ever warm welcome second visit will be back again soon a lucky find when going for a walk

Had a jacket potatoe and a bacon sarnie, both were nice, hot, well presented and came quickly. Couldn’t fault it really. It’s a bit small and the smell of perming as you walk up the stairs isn’t ideal but once you get past it and into the cafe bit, it’s ok.

I had a lovely time when I came here I had a special hot choclate which was beautiful and a pesto panini which was superb. Staff very kind and welcoming. Quick and efficient Will definitely be returning

Came in today (Sunday) had a salmon and prawn salad which was beautiful and well presented!! We also had coffees which were to die for. Will definitely be coming again

Absolutely appalling service. Placed an order, double checked with waitress the order. Was then brought the incorrect order and told it was my fault for not checking the order. Complained to the manager who didn’t have the decency to show me any respect and repeated...

Hi, I visited windmill coffee shop on Monday with my friend and we sat for most of the day drinking coffee which was beautiful and food was amazing. The staff were very friendly and exceptional service especially the younger ones. However during my time here...

We arrived and were shown to a table but despite the cafe being well staffed no one came to take our order. Two tables which came in after us were served and it was when we saw the girl go to the second table we...

I’ve visited 3 times in the last couple of months. The food is usually good altho’ I had an omelette last time which was ok but nothing special. We’ve had the ploughmans and salad with falafel wrap and salad - both very good and the...

My husband and I visited Windmill cafe today after not attending since before lockdown. We have been visiting the cafe for years (which I believe was under different management at that time). The food and staff were always pleasant and the standard of food was...

We’ve visited a couple of times in the last few months and the menu is varied. Service is good as is the quality of food. Importantly though it feels COVID safe. Tables are spaced apart, signing in when you enter is needed and the tables...

Good, simple food and beverages at good prices. Nice atmosphere. Great for a bit of lunch while out walking or cycling. Friendly staff and it's dog friendly too!

The food is alright and reasonably priced. The only let down is the attitude of some of the kids that work here. Wrong food sent out only to be told it was our fault and we'd have to pay more for their mistake to be...

Visited today, the place was quite busy but didn’t have to wait long for food. My friend had quiche, cheese and onion, she said it was the best she’d had, I had bacon Brie cranberry Pannini with chips, the bacon was thin cut ham which...

The road into the site is a little rutted but dont let that put you off This is just the best. packed out when we visited because the food is so good & then i spotted that there was jam rolly polly pudding & it...

Plenty of places to sit indoor and out. Much bigger than when I visited a few years ago. Nice choice of meals and breakfasts are amazing. Good choice of drinks and cakes as well. Hidden of the main road, but great place to visit, especially...

My friend initially took me here for a coffee and to be honest couldnt wait to go back after seeing the food coming out. I later returned on another occasion with family for a late breakfast treat, we were not disappointed, all of us having...

One of my favourite cafes, great location for those who like the outdoors or who want a scenic trip out. Garden centre there too. Arrived just after lunch, cafe fairly quiet. The cafe tables were full of empty plates so no choice but to sit...

Excellent location with good views of surrounding countryside. Refurbished since our visit last year. Good food and pleasant cheerful staff.

Called on bicycles got there around 11:00. Cafe quiet but not a great day weather wise. Newly refurbed and last visit it was extremely busy. Bicycles need to be left at the front of the cafe so take a lock. On this visit just had hit drinks. Very reasonably priced, order at counter, table number on tables. Toilets available. Dogs allowed on leads as long as well behaved. Cafe nice and warm.

Great location and fantastic location, popular with cyclists. Basic but good menu selection, good portions and value. Good choice of drinks, alcoholic and non alcoholic. Great value coffee, although probably need some better quality beans.Visit the nearby royd moor viewing platform whilst you there.

Excellent sausage and bacon sandwiches on a brown bread cake. Good coffee quick service. Pop in if you're in the area..

We have visited this coffee shop in the past and it was a lot smaller. Now it is light and airy and the meals are very good. I took 3 friends and all were very pleased with the food, the service and the value. I shall be going back very soon with some more friends

Been coming here now for the last five years and since the take over and refurbishment it's just not the same anymore. There's no lack of staff but there's no organisation. When we went today it was surprisingly quiet with just two other tables taken and it took best part of 25 minutes for our meal to arrive. Also a lack of desire from staff to clear emty plates from tables. Last time we came the meal we'd asked for was incorrect and the time before that my partner had to wait 40 minutes for his meal. This is such a shame as we used to look forward to coming here. We will be going elsewhere in future.

Great lunches with Burgers the size of skyscrapers - ploughmans is good too but ask for an extra roll as you will need it - excellent value for money

Recently refurbished cafe with excellent friendly staff and great food. Seems very popular judging by the amount of people waiting for a table. Garden centre is next door so small car park is very busy. Dogs welcome in a specific area too !

Arrived to find customers queueing for opening at 10am on Sunday. Place to leave bikes at the front of the cafe. The cafe has recently been re furbished so does get busy. Tables numbered so found a table and ordered at counter. Breakfast arrived in no time. Breakfast average, however other food ...sandwiches, scones , cakes looked nice. They do dairy alternative for drinks, soya available. Staff very friendly and cleared dirty tables quickly. Plenty of parking available.

A very warm welcome awaits you from the lovely staff at this café. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed. A very nice experience.

Fantastic cafe in an amazing location staff are very friendly fantastic speedy service excellent customer service and great food

Went for lunch with a friend and what a transformation.

Visited the cafe over the weekend, first time since it has been renovated and as always excellent service, food and atmosphere, highly recommend and great for kids as well..definately my favourite place to go for a coffee and something to eat.

Having visited many times previously and enjoyed good food and service today’s visit with a group of cycling friends was a disaster! Not only did it take an inordinate amount of time to produce quite simple fare eg sausage sandwiches etc but when the orders arrived incorrectly we were made to feel that the problem was our fault by the rude teenagers who were providing service! Despite attempting to bring this to the attention of the cafe directly this was met with equal disinterest and rudeness. Never again! There are too many good cafes in the area to warrant another visit. Such a pity with the improved decor.

This was our first visit after the much awaited refurbishment. It felt rather cold, as we were seated near the door, despite a stove nearby. This area was designated the 'dog area', and whilst I do like dogs, think it totally inappropriate to bring dogs into a very busy café, especially when their coats were wet - what a smell! Surely provision could be made to provide an outside shelter for pets? Having had a little moan, would like to turn to the food. Our lunchtime sandwiches, chosen from an extensive menu, were absolutely delicious, very well presented, and reasonably priced. The coffee was excellent, although brought to us before the sandwiches arrived. We should have asked for the drinks to be served alongside or after the sandwiches, and not before (we shall definitely do this next time). The hot food that was being served at other tables looked very tempting too! The car park is huge, albeit in need of some white lines/markers to stop selfish motorists parking in a confusing way. All in all, a very enjoyable visit - great food at reasonable prices - keep up the good wrok!

We have been quite often and always found the place to be very warm and friendly with lovely food

Don’t be deceived - this place doesn’t look much from the outside, with its modern farm building exterior. However when you get inside it’s a cosy cafe serving excellent breakfast & the cakes looked good too. Got a thumbs up from us.

We arrived in the car park at 08:54. I am a local hot air balloon pilot, always keen to find new locations for passenger and crew breakfasts. We were in the retrieve vehicle, a 8 seater 4x4 bus.

Once again lovely food and excellent service. Quality of food is excellent and the cafe is always very clean. We visit the coffee shop every week (as I believe so do many more) with family and the staff are very accommodating to Mum who is 88, nothing is too much trouble. Lovely safe enclosed outdoor seating area where you can take your pet, which we often do.

I ordered the Penistone pork pie which was meant to come with peas, gravy and mint sauce. When we arrived I asked for the table to be cleared which we ended up doing ourselves and nobody came to wipe the table. I got my pie without the mint sauce stated on the menu so asked for it and it still never showed face with no explanation. Along with the pastry cabinet with flys inside I wasn’t too impressed. The food we did get was decent though.

Whilst in the area and feeling hungry found this little place and a good choice of food too we ordered omelette it was light and cooked to perfection not surprised it was busy we will be returning !

Stopped ofg for lunch mid walk, food was lovely and reasonably priced. Clean and tidy with friendly staff.

Staff great and food and drinks came very quickly, the cuppa was perfect and a cherry bakewell did the job perfectly would recomend a stop by for lunch or a mid-ride treat!

I called for lunch, the food was lovely , I had the goats cheese, and caramelised onion quiche, with salad , and the orange hot chocolate. I carnt fault the food , or speed of service, but the staff could give the odd smile ! Very miserable looking staff ! I’d go again , has the foods cheap , and very good .

Only had GF biscuits and tea and fries. Would be great to be able to buy a GF meal or cake though! Apparently the food is good, but they don't cater for Gluten Free, so I am not sure. Chips are frozen but ok.

Visit hear all the time it's reasonably priced good food never had a bad meal.

What you see is what you get. Good honest food at good prices. No frills, but obviously a very popular little spot. Would call again

Had full breakfast. Everything you need, black pudding as an extra. Well cooked, friendly and helpful staff. A nice little English caff. No unneeded frills. Just good food at a reasonable price. Popular with cyclists. Great large latte.

A great café serving some really top-notch hoe cooked foods. The quiches are excellent, as are the sandwiches and cakes - we always make a point of getting the vanilla slices as takeout.

Visitar el molino de Café sobre una base regular ahora como hacen los fantásticos desayunos a precios muy razonables. El extraño momento que hemos tenido la comida también ha sido buena. Me encanta la quiche casero y ensalada. El personal es muy amable. Recomiendo este lugar a cualquiera.

Visita regularmente. La comida es buena y cocinados a la orden, lástima que es muy poco para los vegetarianos. . . Los pasteles y nuestra. favorito, la tarta de manzana son maravillosos! Bien merece una visita. La única queja es que cuando cafe es completo y sentarse fuera (realmente no hay problema, de hecho cuando el tiempo es precioso brillante como de tarde) no hay donde poner los ciclos donde puedes verlas! No está permitido tomar en la zona de fuera, o contra una valla de centro prop jardín en donde podías ver a ellos. Siento que este problema podría abordar o perderán un poco de comercio. El café está situado donde está pasado con frecuencia por ciclistas y senderistas. Recomendado. . .

A rest centre for weary cyclists who take on board the calories they have burned off. The all day breakfast and Ham salad I CAN RECOMMEND

Excelente desayuno inglés aquí. No me puedo quejar. Muy buena, bien de precio. productos Gente encantadora. Volveré.

Visita aquí regularmente, y parece que siempre ocupado.

Este pequeño café está situado cerca de los aerogeneradores en Moor, así que Royd es bastante fácil. Aparcamiento es bueno, y hay la ventaja añadida de tener un jardín de al lado.

Lovely friendly place to stop off when out and about, either cycling or walking or even just a trip out in the car. Friendly staff, and very good value wholesome food

We visit here a lot and love it. Today they had bilberry pie on.....fabulous! Warm bilberry pie with ice cream....be rude not to!

Wonderful service and food food served with a smile Has a basic menu but quality food Very competitive pricing great service and well cooked and presented Thanks

The windmill cafe is a small comfortable place for a nice reasonably priced lunch. In summer you can sit out round the back

We've been regulars at the Windmill Cafe for several years and love it there. The staff are always fantastic and friendly and the food always excellent and brilliant value. I can really recommend the Classic Burger meal and the sandwiches are always great too.Keep up the good work!

Even though this is out in the wilds, it's a popular stop for cyclists and walkers.Good home-cooked soups, etc in addition to all the usual things you'd expect in a cafe. Everything freshly prepared.

The Windmill Café at Windmill Nurseries is always busy, whether with cyclists or local residents coming for breakfast or lunch. It's good value and always has freshly prepared food. It's tucked away next to the garden centre with outdoor seating at the back.

Love to call in at the Windmill. Called in for brunch with husband and his elderly parents. The food is always freshly prepared. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is homemade and wholesome. I love the fresh homemade soups and their cakes. If you have a large latte it come in an actual large latte glass cup. You can take food out as well, my father in law always takes some quiche home. If you want good quality home cooked food from friendly staff this is the place for you.

Wonderful freshly made, home cooked food. Gets busy, its very popular. Part of the garden centre. Sandwiches, jacket potatoes, home made quiche, salads, paninis etc.

Whether we are dropping past on a bike ride or going out for lunch this is one of our favourite places to stop. Great service, good food, nice cakes and reasonable prices. Brilliant!

We called in on a Monday, when the garden centre was closed but we thought the cafe was very popular. There is a carpark outside, and because it's popular with cyclists, there is a convenient wall to lean your bikes on. I would like to talk about the lovely pork pie I had but unfortunately for me they had run out, but the sandwich we opted for was very tasty. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, it's a bit self service on the drinks but that didn't matter. Excellent views of the area too, from the carpark, well worth a visit.

Been here lots of times for lunch or a snack - food always good, service getting worse each time until it's become a joke. Total chaos on our recent visit!6 of us called in on Sunday afternoon for a cup of tea and a cake/snack. Cafe only about half full and most of the other customers already eating so why were we told there would be a wait of at least 20 minutes?Drinks came first; finished by the time the first 3 cakes arrived. 2 scones arrived just as the 3 cake-eaters had finished. A good 10 minutes after we'd all finished, the sandwich arrived. 3 youngsters cooking and serving, with no organisational skills whatsoever. Had to ask for everything - for the table to be cleared, spoon for a fruit pie with custard, napkins... I could go on. Someone really needs to take control!Yes, the food is very nice, even though the choice for cakes was very limited, but not worth all the hassle!

Fab friendly staff, clean light room with excellent coffee and lovely food. Good selection on the menu. Only disappointment was the very inviting looking garden centre was CLOSED, so Monday's are a no no for plant shopping - so I guess I will have to come back!!! Scenery to and from was stunning with all the purple heather and the gigantic wind turbines are mesmerising !!! Lovely

We love coming here and have never had a bad meal. Pie and peas are yummy as are the quiche of the day but my fave is the mushroom soup - myself and Hubby love this and when any other is on the menu we are gutted, this should be on every day it's delicious. Staff are all wonderful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Thanks again for the wonderful soup.

Lovely atmosphere, brilliant breakfast, staff are really nice and happy to help. The nursery is one of the best around you can tell it's family run. Just a nice place to visit.

We popped here whilst out cycling on the transpennine trail. What a find !!! Great choice of cafe food, superb value & good portion sizes. The staff were lovely too- speedy helpful service! Definitely recommend especially if your cycling there is outdoor and indoor seating - so great if your mucky from riding! Great to find this gem!

Have been here several times over the years for a warm snack, and the breakfast is great, quite a good menue choice,. try it!

Grub not bad but my god are they slow. Hope you have a spare hour. if you want a cuppa and teacake.This is the fifth visit and every time is the same.

Love this place, my favourite cafe around. The mushroom soup is to die for and so are the pie and peas. We all had a cooked breakfast which are yummy always spot on. Very clean and all of the staff are so polite and friendly. Thanks again for a lovely brekkie.

It's always busy here and it's not inventive or exciting but it's most often the place I want my lunch. Love the the jacket potato and the great coffee. C u soon.

My husband and I have always liked this cafe, we visit it with our dogs quite a lot and have always found it dog friendly with easy access to the outside seating area, where we usually sit and have coffee and food. We visited today to find that the seating area outside has been fenced in! At first we thought what a good idea! Until we were told that you cannot go through the outside gate into the seating area, but go through the cafe to get to the outside instead.? Thus ment that we had to take our two very lively dogs through the cafe where tables were situated next to the doors ! It just seems bonkers to take dogs through the midfle of the cafe instead of using the outside gate ! Also I was told very rudely by a young girl that I could not go through the gate but had to go back through the shop and cafe It all seemed bonkers and badly laid out Also the cafe has a lot if bikers calling in, they cannot go through the gate either so they were having to leave there expensive bikes at the front of the cafe unatendered, which did not go down well win them Totally and utterly bonkers

We've been visiting Windmill Coffee Shop for more than five years now Winter and Summer; and as cyclists, walkers or visitors to the garden centre. Their breakfasts remain to die for; their lunches are unerringly wholesome and delicious; their scones are the best in Yorkshire; the welcome is always heartwarming; and you'll not get better value anywhere.

We wouldn't have found this place if friends hadn't told us about it for it it tucked away in the heart of the countryside only 19 minutes from where we live with the added bonus that it is a lovely drive out to get to the place.The cafe is always full - testament to the fact that the food is excellent, not over priced and those serving us are pleasant, friendly and provide the food within minutes of it being ordered. Why this great little cafe is not more well known, I have no idea. There is an outdoor seating area at the back where you can take your dog, too where our dog was provided with fresh drinking water without us having to ask for it. Therefore we think this place is both disability and dog friendly.There are plenty of parking places and alongside the cafe is the plant nursery which has a lovely range of plants and at very reasonable prices, too. It also sells Clover peat compost too - impossible to find anywhere else It is a great shame that it has taken us so long to find this lovely little place but now we've found it we have become regular visitors and intend to let everyone know about it so it may not remain a hidden gem for much longer.Just one comment - I tried in vain to find the opening times on all the websites the cafe is mentioned on but couldn't find them and didn't immediately find it on Trip Adviser. Hopefully one of the enterprising younger members of staff could design a website with this information to hand.

Best small cafe for dog walkers around, small outside seating area. Home cooked food lovely not over priced like some. Dog boarding kennels form part of business. In 54 years one of the few places I would reccomend to anyone. Long may it last and not over expand as they have at Shelley garden centre. See you again today.

Great little cafe for walkers, and visitors to the garden centre.Food is tasty and very good.Reasonable priceRecommend

There was wasn't a spare table on this Sunday afternoon. We went looking for a coffee shop for tea and cake, though this was more of a cafe than a coffee shop we still enjoyed our cakes.

The Cafe has a dated outlook and fails to grasp the importance of accommodating dog owners, the area is full of people who enjoy walking in the countryside, many of these are responsible dog owners. The owners should visit the award winning cafe and farm shop at Bradfield which is wonderfully clean and dog friendly and always full of families, walkers and their pets. Normally our family would spend about £40 lunch and another £30 in the farm shop so its £70 lost on a Monday afternoon! Time to change your outdated policy.

Worth cycling up to the roof of west yorkshire for the lovely food and service. No guilt about the cooked breakfast either, all grilled, free range eggs etc. Nicely washed down with a pot of Earl Grey tea!! Then downhill most of the way back to Sandal via HighHoyland. Grand day out!!

We visit regularly as part of a cycling training run throughout Summer and Winter. The cafe can get very busy as on a popular cycling route and as there is a garden centre attached and the nearby Royd Moor bird watching lots of visitors. All the food we have had has been lovely, quick service, great value and friendly staff. Garden centre next door to visit and lots of parking. Fantastic home made produce, try the cherry scones they are fabulous. Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.

I've been to the Windmills lots of times for coffee or a snack at lunchtime and have always thought it a very nice cafe. Bright and welcoming, with friendly, smiley staff, it's my favourite cafe in the Penistone area. It's always busy and it's easy to see why. Had an excellent all-day breakfast on my latest visit - good quality ingredients, good pot of tea, good price. What's not to like? Too full to have one of their delicious cakes, so took a scone home for later! Very good indeed!