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Not many places open in Melton at the present (Don't know why). Decent service, very quick, can sit down outside, semi sheltered from the weather. Very good bacon sandwich and nice tea. Price not bad either

we found this lovely place by accident. Wonderful food, totally fresh and clean and home cooked in lovely cosy surroundings. Comfy chairs, sparkling dishes and cutlery, everything was spotless and the people who run it were charming. A lovely place to relax and enjoy lovely food or simply some coffee and maybe a bit of cake. Really a charming place.

If there’s one thing I know from my first-class days, it’s how to spot top-tier service and great food—and the tapas evening at Cap & Feathers in Tillingham did not disappoint. Four of us touched down for a night of food and fun, and we were in for a treat! Every table was packed, and yet the service was smooth, with friendly staff and that fire roaring away, adding the perfect cosy touch. Now, onto the food: prawns, chilli chicken, beef, and a paella that made us want to stay grounded for more. Those dishes were the stars of the night, bursting with flavour and seriously good value. It’s not every day you find a menu that matches the quality you’d expect at 35,000 feet! A special shout-out to Dave, the chef, who came out for a chat, making sure everything hit the spot. It’s those personal touches that make all the difference. And with the music and buzzing atmosphere, it felt like a full-on fiesta—no turbulence here! Honestly, it was an evening where everything came together perfectly—great food, great company, and even better service. I’ll definitely be booking another seat at this culinary flight!

Love the ethos of the place. "The staff and volunteers are being trained in invaluable skills and hospitality experience to help them improve their career prospects. Guests are welcomed to make our house their home for the day, sample the menu and meet the wonderful people who are giving back to the community!" The environment is warm and inviting and the staff are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable. I'd gone there, as part of time put aside specifically to sit and reflect on the memory of someone. I wanted somewhere relaxed and unhurried, where I wasn't made to feel I'd overstayed my welcome. It was certainly better than many places in that regard. It transpired that they run their own radio station which was transmitted into the cafe. Great idea for those involved in creating and running that. However, the music wasn't to my taste and was rather loud, so I was unable to relax. Of course some visitors will actively enjoy this aspect. I wanted to point it out because it may possibly affect people's ability to enjoy the place fully, as a cafe and meeting place. I would have struggled to have a tranquil conversation with someone over coffee. It would be a great place for small groups to have informal meetings but again I think the level of the radio transmission would be unhelpful in that situation. It may be that the radio station isn't transmitting all day, every day. I can only review my own experience there. The place was quite "buzzy" enough to create a warm atmosphere Some very quiet, non abrasive background music would have been perfectly acceptable to me, I just found this to be too invasive. It may be that the benefits to the volunteers in operating the radio station, far outweigh the benefits of maybe getting more customers into the cafe ... and I'm perfectly fine with that. I'm sure the project is all about balance and I wish them every success. If you don't mind loud, fashionable music, then it could be a great little hideaway for you.

The stall was selling wraps at a great price comparied to neighbouring stall & my chicken wrap was stuffed full & very tasty. The owner kindly allowed us to sit outside his shop in the market.

Can't help who comes through the door as some other idiot seems to think 🤔 My favourite place to go for a cuppa tea and a breakfast or a breakfast bun.

Every visit your made to feel welcome with high attention to detail & cleanliness, Geoff, Emma & the girls all work hard & make the difference, with hot well cooked food with plenty of choice, Served with love & a smile, Nothing but excellent service here, so hearty home made meals in gorgeous setting & excellent live music....

We called past after a walk, looking forward to a refreshing drink. The coffee and the lavender and camomile tea were excellent. The deli also do a range of gluten free cakes - the millionaire's slice and the Bakewell cakes were delicious. (I bought another slice to take away). The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Absolutely love this fantastic little cafe for lunch (breakfasts are great as well) Beautiful cakes, sandwiches and tasty salad bowls. The quality of the ingredients really makes it stand out. The Damson Tree also provided catering for my birthday party which was superb and my daughter’s 21st birthday cake was absolutely gorgeous. Lovely friendly staff.

Lovely coffee, people and atmosphere. A really nice find and will certainly be returning when next visiting the garden centre

This place is amazing for those that want a great pint of Ale or Cider at £3.50. No fuss. Great for a social meeting that is warped back in time in the Victorian era. Think Peaky Blinders without the gangsters!

Amazing transformation! Hadn’t been in a while but delighted to say the food has been upgraded to restaurant standard. Will definitely be going back, there were 4 of us and all had something different. Everyone was delighted with food, special mention to the lamb kofta and curry. Service was impeccable, staff were friendly, polite, professional and adhering to all COVID guidelines without being overbearing. Thank you for a great evening

It's a deli really, or perhaps a Polski Sklep. But with the Boris Plague rampant, I'll happily drink their coffee. The cafe bit is to the left of the front door, the deli straight on. Order coffee, tea or hot chocolate at the deli counter. Smiley lady, presumably Mrs Wojtek, goes to the cafe bit. I went in for my usual espresso. But the sign said Hot Chocolate and it was a bit blooming chilly outside. It was lovely, and very welcome

A wonderful afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings, lovely traditional tearoom and excellent service . Couldn’t fault it . Can’t wait to return.

Visited following a recommendation and needed to cool down after a long day in the heat. Great selection of ice cream and sorbet. We had the sorbet and was very tasty and refreshing. Service was friendly and price was reasonable