Called in for breakfast on our way to Twycross Zoo and it was absolutely delicious. Friendly staff, amazing food and a lovely clean environment. We ordered 2 small full English breakfasts and a bacon baguette. The breakfast consisted of sausage, bacon, egg, hash browns, black pudding, beans, tomatoes and mushrooms with a slice of toast and the baguette was a half of a French stick full of bacon cooked exactly as my daughter wanted. We had a tea, latte and can of drink and the cost was £28 and a few pence. Well worth the price and if you’re in the area definitely give it a visit.
James Beauchamp★★★★★
Cliffords Cafe in Polesworth : Where Time is a Suggestion
Seven out of Five Stars (The Scale Cannot Contain It)
In an era dominated by artisanal sourdough and oat milk lattes served in reclaimed terracotta, Cliffords Cafe in Pol stands as a magnificent, defiant monument to the way things should be. This isn't just a café; it's a sensory immersion into a highly specific version of coastal Britain, circa 1993, and we are blessed to be its devotees.
Stepping into Cliffords is like being wrapped in a blanket woven from the aroma of frying bacon, damp dog, and industrial-strength floor polish. The atmosphere is less "curated aesthetic" and more "everything we've owned since 1985, artfully placed." The décor is a stunning collision of plastic tablecloths (wiped clean with the dedication of a professional chef, yet retaining the ghosts of countless jam spills), mismatched mugs, and local notices thumbtacked over other, older local notices.
The Architectural Marvel of the Toastie
The menu here is a masterclass in clarity. There are no pretenders, no spiralized vegetables, and definitely no "deconstructed" anything. You are here for the classics, and Cliffords delivers them with the gravity of a papal decree.
The Toastie, in particular, deserves its own monograph. It is not just toasted bread and cheese; it is a thermal insulation device, a pocket of molten dairy sealed into a crispy, golden rectangle. It demands a four-minute cool-down period before consumption, as the interior temperature is scientifically engineered to cauterize any latent dental issues. The chips are golden, plentiful, and retain a perfectly crisp exterior—a triumph of frying oil technology.
Service & Philosophy
The service at Cliffords operates on a beautiful, Zen-like principle: "It’ll be ready when it’s ready, and not a moment before." This is not slow service; this is forced meditation. It encourages mindfulness, prompting you to truly appreciate the simple things, like the sound of the kettle boiling, or the sight of the same local fisherman reading the same local paper he was reading yesterday. When your mug of tea arrives—a brew so robust it could probably strip wallpaper—you feel a profound sense of accomplishment.
If you require chrome finishes, silent service, or a charging port at every seat, you misunderstand the assignment. Cliffords Cafe is the real deal: a beacon of greasy, cozy, unpretentious perfection. Go, order the largest portion of something fried, and allow yourself to be transported. You'll leave feeling full, warm, and profoundly grateful for the lack of irony.
Mike Jones★★★★★
Lovely small cafe with very friendly owners .Sunday dinner was great. So refreshing to find an independent cafe serving good quality wholesome food in a family atmosphere.
Letitiayumycake Stevens★★★★★
We are moored up on the canal, and have been to this cafe every day. It is a lovely walk through the park and over the river to get to it. They are so very friendly and welcoming! You can sit outside with the dogs and the fantastic staff come out and take your order. Nothing too much trouble and they didn't mind us being a bit high maintenance with the coffee. The breakfasts are delicious lovely quality ingredients freshly cooked. Lovely clean loos. But what really makes Clifford's special is the super friendly staff.
Dan Hilton★★★★★
Went to Clifford's for a birthday breakfast.
I had the breakfast baguette and my wife had sausage, tom and hash brown baguette. I was a bit taken back by the pricing but for the value of the sandwich you get it's 100% worth it!
Atmosphere down as a 4 as I had the food to takeaway.
Jonathan Harden★★★★★
Lovely cafe making a perfect sausage, bacon, and egg butty.
Andrew Wilcox★★★★★
Probably the best example of how to be made truly welcome. As a carer and taking my clients out into the community with me. I can honestly say we are always made to feel incredibly special by all the staff.
The food is of a very high standard and outstanding value.
It’s a very clean and cosy environment.
The choices on the menu are plentyful and there’s something for everyone.
I would highly recommend Clifford’s to anyone.
Nigel Robinson★★★★★
Pleasant polite staff who make sure that you know what is available at that moment.
The breakfast was pleasantly cooked and served.
The Caffe is in a very nice village I would love to go there again.
Brumsgrub★★★★★
So lucky to live in a village who has a family run business like this. Forget Starbucks and and all those. This is a real cafe that deserves the whole village to support. Just a quick coffee when passing is lovely, brings the whole village together places like this, Andy luckily the food is decent too. Lovely fry up. Hope this place is doing really well it should be.
jonathon parnell★★★★★
Fantastic little place
Friendly staff and great food at reasonable prices.
I highly recommend a visit if you’re in the area.
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What is the address of Cliffords?
Cliffords is located at 20 Bridge Street, Polesworth, Tamworth B78 1DT, United Kingdom
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You can contact Cliffords at +44 1827 899474
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