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We went here for my daughters baby shower. Wow, what a venue for the occasion! Beautiful private room and the afternoon tea was fabulous. The staff couldn’t be any more accommodating, they really looked after us! Highly recommend!

Tenía varias tartas, y fuimos de celebración para un bizcocho , varias veces y siempre ha sido super feliz, señora encantadora y amable servicio, x x x x x

We’ve visited hundreds of coffee shops around the country over the years and tried numerous cakes and desserts. I can say without reservation that the Apple and almond cake and Bakewell tart were the two nicest we’ve ever tasted. What a little gem of a coffee shop. Cheerful and welcoming staff and to top it all they’re dog friendly.

I love popping up for a cuppa and something to eat. Lovely food, and always friendly service. Good value for money and worth the trip or stopping in as you’re passing.

Retford is so lucky to have a place to eat as good as Taste. The staff are just lovely, nothing is too much trouble and they make you feel at home. The food is amazing, always perfectly cooked, presented beautifully and dietary requirements are catered for. Its our go to place to eat. Love it.

What a great place, had breakfast twice over the weekend and had pizzas on Friday night. Really enjoyed our pizzas, so fresh and tasty! Breakfast was fabulous , staff really friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend a stop here if you’re in the area.

Every Wednesday through Sunday, parked up in the main car park of Bramcote Hills Park is Frothy's Coffee Van - a mobile Barista from whom you can get all your usual caffeine treats at decent prices. Particularly lovely at Winter, Frothy's offers 'Winter Warmers' including such things as Hot Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chai Latte and Gingerbread Latte. The perfect accompaniment to a frosty morning through Bramcote. For the traditionalists amongst you (including myself 99% of the time), you can also get tea! Speaking of traditionalists - this place's preferred method of payment is cash. Brilliant! There is a card machine, but cash is, quite rightly, preferred. We need more places placing the value back on cash. I love this little enterprise and it is well worth visiting if you are in Bramcote Hills Park.

Food (breakfast) tasted funny and we both commented on it. My friend thought she tasted vinegar and I thought it had a metallic taste. 20 mins after eating we both had tummy pains and diarrhoea (we are not a couple so live separately). Not sure if this has changed ownership but things have declined from when we last visited a few months ago. We will not be returning.

The Blue Dog is under new management and it’s amazing! They now offer fresh pizzas in their pizza oven which are so tasty and the balsamic cheesy garlic bread is sensational. They new bar and decor is wonderful, the beer garden is well spaced out with cover, I will be visiting a lot and can’t wait til we can sit indoors and have a drink as the new staff are so friendly and welcoming. Thank you Blue Dog

We had our Wedding reception here Fantastic evening staff were lovely all the quest couldn't get over the lovely views from the balcony.

We have been using this take away for 25 years. Never had a less than excellent meal. Fresh tasty and outstanding service. Wish they were a sit in restaurant

I booked afternoon tea to celebrate our wedding anniversary. What a thoroughly lovely experience. It was already set up for our arrival and looked absolutely amazing. Everything was freshly made and tasted utterly delicious. There was so much, we had to bring some home. I'd wholeheartedly recommend this little gem of a cafe. It feels so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble for the staff.

Don't know why it's taken so long to go there and that is my loss. Yhey the best pizzas I have ever eaten. Delivered on time as well. I would give it more stars if I could. Whatever you do, don't go anywhere else.

Excellent home delivered afternoon tea. What a lovely surprise gift. Was tasty and fresh. Could have done with the option of more savoury and less sweet (due to diabetic) but the quality and quantity were outstanding. And came with a beautiful fresh rose on top. Great.

One of the best pizzas I have had in Leicester! You have to try their Philly cheese steak and buffalo chicken ranch pizza! Absolutely amazing