Lovely food at very reasonable price. Service a bit chaotic as items were disappearing from the menu faster than we could decide what to have instead!! Luckily there was plenty of the delicious lamb casserole … but the Homity pie was all gone! It was mid-week 1 pm & the place wasn’t crowded…
I was so disappointed with this Cafe today. After hearing such great things about it and having it recommended by a friend, I arrived with great expectations. Despite the fact that the board downstairs says that the cafe is open from 10 till 4, when I went upstairs at 11.50, thinking that I might have a coffee before lunch, the man who was bustling around looked less than pleased to see me and neither he nor the young girl behind the counter asked if they could help or suggested that they were only serving teas and coffees. So when I said ‘I guess I’m too early?’ And the dour looking man said yes, I promptly went out and had another wander through the lovely gardens which are definitely worth a visit. I then went back just before 12.30 and was immediately told that ‘it’d be another 10 minutes yet’. When I asked the girl standing behind the counter if I was able to order a cup of tea while I was waiting, she replied yes you can and immediately plonked an English breakfast teabag into a mug of hot water without bothering to ask if that was what I actually wanted. I took it anyway but really, why did I stay? Once it became clear that they had finished serving students and staff, I went and ordered the Leek and Tomato Pasta Bake - don’t do it. While the salads were quite nice (not outstanding but OK), the Pasta Bake was just a red coloured, goopy mush with a piece of grilled cheese on top. I ate it because I was hungry and I’d paid Twelve Pounds for it but never again. This cafe needs to decide if it wants to be a Cafe serving the public or a canteen for staff and students, or find a way to accommodate both. When I’m paying Twelve Pounds for a lunch, I don’t want to be made to feel that I’m interfering with the smooth running of their staff canteen. And invest in some customer service training - for everyone!
Stunning place with lovely people and without a doubt the best cup of tea for miles around. I come for a break from the 16:9 screens of my work from home reality for a well earned dip into the peacefulness of what often seems like another world.
Such a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Wonderful food offerings and the open kitchen let's you see the care and pride attached to the running of this cafe. Cappuccinos were excellent, we will definitely recommend to friends and be visiting again ourselves
We really enjoyed a coffee, cake and lovely walk here recently! The staff were so friendly! As a heron admirer, I have never been closer to one than we got at Ruskin Mill College! However, I do feel 2pm is too early to stop serving lunch. We arrived at 1.55pm anticipating lunch and, by the time we had found a table and got our bearings, we had missed the window. Hence the coffee and cake.
This is the best, healthiest and biggest meal you can get. Mix of vegetarian, vegan, little meat, little fish occasionally, but served with a plateful of about 4-5 different salads plus your chosen meal. Incredible value, and a far bigger mix of salads than you could possibly do at home. Wonderful food. Wonderful value.
Lovely views and tasty cakes. With an art gallery downstairs and beautiful walking paths this place is a real gem.
Delicious range of home made cakes with gluten free and often vegan options. Lovely healthy lunches freshly prepared with mostly organic veg and salads grown locally or on site. Cosy cafe with nice spot outside with seating overlooking lake and lovely views. Great fresh coffee and good range of teas. Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere.
Ruskin Mill Cafe is located at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth, Stroud GL6 0LA, UK
You can contact Ruskin Mill Cafe at +44 1453 837527
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