The best restaurants in Bassetlaw East Midlands

We have visited this little coffee shop multiple times now, more recently over the last couple of months. We did visit when it first opened on maybe two occasions, but have just started calling in again. Firstly if there was a GOOD on TA, I would have chosen this above average, however there isn't and I don't quite think this coffee shop is quite at very good level yet, although it could be. Positives first, it is a quaint little coffee shop, opposite the cinema which has parking. They offer a small but nice selection of breads and cakes. They also do very nice lattes. It is a quiet unassuming little spot, somewhat too quiet, which doesn't always shout out welcome. We have only come across a gentleman (possibly the owner) and a lady when visiting, both very cordial when we approached and ordered. Although I do have to say, they don't really engage in much conversation, and I have to agree with some points from a previous review. You don't necessarily expect any in depth or full blown conversations, but the atmosphere they create is very much akin to library staff environment. They aren't rude, yet aren't/don't come across as very friendly or welcoming. It's very robotic. I think more interaction and engagement with customers would be so much more welcoming and appealing to encourage customers to revisit or recommend their business. I would also have the music a 'little' louder when it is on. It hasn't always been on, or it's been so low you cannot hear it and the atmosphere is again, like a library, you can hear a pin drop. The above is not to criticise, just to give honest feedback on recent visits. Try it yourself and form your own opinions.

Amazing food served in a lovely village pub. Service is quick and staff are very friendly. Would highly recommend. Lovely atmosphere.

What a great little cafe,great friendly staff. Amazing cakes ! We visited twice and had coffee/tea with croissants,they were extremely tasty.

Had brilliant birthday meal at Smoke & Ice Retford. Delicious food great atmosphere staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly if they tried. All the staff were great at helping my mum who is a wheelchair user and took time explain menu and sauces ect. Thanks again for the happy birthday song all 10 of us really enjoyed it and would definitely be back. 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Excellent customer service, friendly environment,management are the best.Bingo nights are a must for a visit.Function room is massive great for any party.Pub is always clean and tidy.Reccomend a visit you will love it

Second time for Sunday lunch (May 24 -2 of us ) last time! Pleased to say just as good as the first time, all the food was plentiful this time 3 of us ! Staff always welcoming good selection of beers & the upside-down cheesecake was mouthwatering thanks again for your great service & will be back soon!👍

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.

Brunch with family. We walked up from Trentfield Farm campsite Lovely breakfasts. Really helpful and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.

From the minute we walked in.. The place looked fab! Seated right next to the kitchen and kara the chef interacted with us and recommended us dishes to try, now this didn’t disappoint! The food was delicious and portion size was great! The food and staff made the evening great so much so we rebooked there and then!

Great service Friendly staff Most importantly great fish and chips Use them a lot So do my friends and neighbours Have some friends who always insist on meals from there

Very Friendly and great Afternoon Tea a treat from the better half, excellent value. Plenty of sandwiches, by time we worked our way through the sandwiches and the scones jam and cream we were to full to eat the cake, so we ended up with a cakeaway. Would recommend

Friendly and welcoming staff from the outset. There were 7 of us in total and we all chose our own toppings for our handmade bars. There were also lots of chocolatey nibbles to eat as we crafted. We learnt how to make filled chocolates with decorative transfers and rolled truffles too! Everything was explained and demonstrated clearly and we enjoyed delicious hot drinks too. I would highly recommend this experience.

Fabulous place that I saw on Facebook and decided to try. We went on the Greek night and Cary and her staff/helpers catered for us specifically as we are Pescatarians and vegan. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere relaxed and chatty , will definitely go to another bistro night

Finally visited with my daughter this morning for breakfast. And wow what a breakfast it was. Hot, Fresh and delicious. Great value for money. Warm friendly service. Brilliant menu and bright and quirky decor. Will definitely be back and would thoroughly recommend

On my way back home after returning a hire car, two long days away in Glasgow; walking past Allotment was just what I needed! I thought this looks like we can have a nice coffee in here, and I wasn’t wrong. Excellent choice of hot and cold drinks available, very nicely prepared coffee, a lovely blend too! Excellent for brunch and lunch and treats, come on down and give it a try guys, what a fabulous coffee shop!