Stumbled across this little hidden gem whilst out with my local walking group.. We just managed to…read moreget our group of 16 in the conservatory where they serve delicious cakes and tea/coffee etc. (The fresh cream Victoria sandwich was to die for).This is a newish business still developing (Nov '15) but they have some lovely craft items for sale as well as refreshments. Highly recommend.

Great little coffee/tea shop in the beautiful village of Cranford St Andrew on the outskirts of…read moreKettering. The cafe is relatively new to the village having been converted from an old blacksmiths (hence the name). The coffee shop is owned by the same couple who run the Coffee Place in Kettering and they have stuck with the same winning formula. Compact lunchtime menu with teatime treats. Home made biscuits and cakes make for good eating. The interior is contemporary while maintaining the tradition and history of the building. Everytime we have been there the place is buzzing with a good collection of locals, walkers and business people. I would strongly recommend this is place as a point to meet people or grab a coffee after a walk around the village.

As a local business owner I use The Old Forge to take my clients for refreshments, the service is…read morealways very friendly relaxed and prompt. It is in a great village location in beautiful countryside. Thanks Rob for providing me with somewhere to impress my customers. Oh the Coffees and cakes are great also. Andrew

This was the very best tea room in Leicestershire. The cakes were out of this world and the garden…read morewas very pretty. Unfortunately it is shut now but not forgotten.

In my opinion this tea room is amazing ! I'm not just saying this because my step mum owns it, I'm…read moresaying it because it genuinely has such a good vibe to it and all the staff are lovely. 100% would recommend to anyone passing through or if you would like a baby shower or afternoon tea.

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This place is absolutely lovely. The coffee shop is very cheap compared to the likes of Costa or…read moreStarbucks but doesn't skip on quality. They is ample seating outside, and is highly recommended for young families as there is a brilliant play area that includes pedal tractors and cars and a meet little race track to your kids to race around on while you enjoy you brew and a cake. There is also swings and a junior zip-wire to entertain them. The windmill is great and visitors can go up the spiral stairs all the way to the top. Running parallel to the coffee shop is a number of quaint little farm shops selling nick nacks and shabby chic items. On my last visit there was also a clothing shop. Defo worth a trip to chill and enjoy the lovely country views.

Jade Tearooms is situated in the picturesque village of Newtown Linford and opposite to the…read moreentrance of Bradgate Park. This ensures regular all year round business. On two levels it has a modern décor, light colours, floral prints and mixture of different table types and sizes. The high backed chairs, are particularly comfortable after a bracing walk on a winter's morning in Bradgate Park. The menu is fairly varied - sandwiches, toasties, all day breakfasts etc. The cakes and pastries are particular impressive: huge slices of chocolate and carrot cakes, tiffin, mince pies and generous sized scones. There is also a good variety of hot and cold drinks. If there is any criticism and it is only minor is that the counter where you order is next to the entrance/exit, which can lead to bit a log jam at busy times.

A wonderful little tearoom . Right opposite the park so great location …read more The home made cakes are not to be missed and reasonably priced too . Only reason I'm only given 4 stars is because there was only 1 serving so took a long time . Sunday afternoon on scarecrow festival weekend should warrant 2 serving . Perfect tea rooms

Amazing teahouse! I really recommend this place! The inside of the shop is very cosy and cute! It's…read moresmall so there are only a small amount of places to sit. When I was there it was completely full! My partner chose earl gray tea and I chose rooibos tea. You get them served in a cute tea put and lovely teacups! It looks amazing! Not only that but the tea was very good and you get quite a lot! We also had some cake! The pieces were big! My partner chose passion fruit/mango cake and I got summer fruit/cocos cake! Both were lovely! There is a wide variety of cakes on display in the shop to choose from. Other then that my partner also had a salmon sandwich which was lovely as well! The waitresses are very kind and polite and one of them could even speak Dutch, which was nice for me since I am Dutch myself! Also a thing that I'd like to point out is that the place has a very clean nice toilet! I always think that's very important, but unfortunately many places have a lack of that..

The best tea house in Nottingham city centre…read more A full range of specialist teas are available, all served in proper (pre-warmed bone-china tea pots with proper cups and saucers. Afternoon tea is just divine with lovely "homemade"-style cakes (all on display on the counter). All are light and fluffy sponge with thick fillings and toppings. Slices are generous. Sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes (+20 mins), salads and soup round out the menu. Beware, this place is quite small (only seven, four-seater tables are inside) and they only take cash payments. Very, very nice! The kind of place you can take your mum.

On our first full day in the UK (from US), we wanted an authentic English meal. After sleeping in…read morefrom the time change, we ate around 1pm. The place is very quaint. The tables downstairs are a little too close for my liking. We went upstairs and found a cute window table, overlooking the alley below. We started with a pot of tea and debated the large menu for a while. I opted for the Caspian breakfast and my husband ordered the pork pie with a side of chips (fries). The presentation on both was great. I wanted to love the food, but it was just okay. The Caspian breakfast was a waffle with sweet cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, caviar eggs and sliced avocado. The waffle and poached egg were cooked perfectly. I didn't care for the sweet cream cheese and ended up taking that off. The avocado looked pretty, but tasted underripe. It also came with toast. My husbands pork pie was okay. It tasted like a summer sausage in a flaky pastry. It came with a side salad with Stilton cheese and walnuts, which was also just okay. The server was very friendly and prices were reasonable. If I lived here, I would definitely try again, but I would order different foods.

As a foreigner when you think of an English breakfast or brunch experience what often comes to mind…read moreis the fairy tale inspired tea and toast enjoyed in a quaint bed and breakfast, and unfortunately this dream is often shattered when you realize that Starbucks, Cafe Nero, and Pret have more or less taken over the wonderful world of breakfast. Fear not - Mrs. Bridges Tea Rooms has preserved the traditional quaintness of a B&B in a way that caters to anyone and everyone, and it's absolutely excellent. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Tucked away in a side alley, the location of Mrs. Bridges is as much a landmark as anything in Leicester, and once you step inside you'll understand why. The most comfortable of settings includes various tea rooms on two levels as well as an outdoor seating area that I was able to enjoy on what was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. It was crowded at 1030, but I was still able to have a seat right away and service didn't lag. I can't stress enough how fantastic the atmosphere at Mrs. Bridges Tea Rooms is, and loved that even school age children seemed to really enjoy and appreciate it along with the expected adult crowd. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? £6.50 is a beautiful price for French toast with bacon and maple syrup with a pot of tea for an additional £1.85. As you can see in the picture my portion was hearty and I was more than satisfied at the end of the day with what would have easily cost me £12 in London. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I'm not entirely sure whether the atmosphere or the fact that it was a beautiful day just made everything taste better, but my french toast was amazing even while being as simple as can be. There was nothing fancy here but there didn't need to be, and I noticed as I was sitting down that a steady stream of people were coming in for sandwiches to go that everyone was raving about (and kudos for having special sandwiches that rotate). There are some meals that you really can't even put a finger on with respect to what makes it so good, and this was one of those meals. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Mrs. Bridges Tea Rooms is a well known Leicester establishment whose appeal could possibly be bottled and expanded, but for now it's a brilliant gem in the center of England that I'd gladly visit daily. Star Granted.