The 30 Best Cafe in Milton Keynes

“Beautiful place lovely friendly staff would highly recommend bar staff are amazing”

“Brilliant, what a Breakfast, never expected that.”

“Food was absolutely amazing, nice and somewhat peaceful. Nice background music and the barman was great to chat too. All in all would highly recommend”

“Lovely canal side pub. We moored up outside and came with our dogs. Tried the vegan pasty, chicken and bacon lasagna, ham, egg and chips and the beef burger. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of vegetarian and vegan options! Such cute gardens and a beautiful view of the canal. Thank you!”

“Nice little pub serving nice burger and chips abs a few other jtems”

“Clean Halal restaurant. The staff were cautious and friendly. We arrived close to closing time, and we were still welcomed and not rushed. The food was fantastic in taste, and the portion sizes were generous. Food prices are reasonable. One thing that would have been nice would be to have high chairs for toddlers to use. It was quite difficult and messy as toddler struggled on the regular chairs. Overall, I would recommend this place for nice tasting, good price halal dining.”

“Today after a wet walk with my dog I went into the black horse. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The cocktails were very tasty and the coffee was divine. Can’t wait to return. Thank you”

“I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS CAFE ENOUGH!!!!!! The staff are the kindest, most loveliest people ever. The food is 10/10. The coffee is out of this world. And all at very low prices too. Skip the franchise coffee today and give this a try. You won’t regret it!”

“It was 32 degrees, hot summer day when I passed from here and needed something to eat. I ordered some salmon which was very delicious, but I needed five times the amount to get full, I decided that it's the perfect timing for a cold beer, it was very nice and refreshing, The place is super nice and the staff are super friendly, but it appears to me that they not used to having many foreigners with funny English accents :) Great relaxing place. Highly recommend it”

“My partner and I visited this gem for a Sunday roast, and we couldn’t have been more impressed. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming. The food was absolutely spot on. We both had the Sunday roast, and it was everything you’d hope for: tender meat, crispy roasties, (bottomless gravy) The portions were generous! But what truly made the experience memorable was our waiter, George. From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and incredibly funny, he had us laughing throughout the meal. He’s got a natural charm and charisma that made the service feel personal and genuine. Honestly, George has all the makings of a great entrepreneur, sharp, confident, a real credit to the team!”

“Popped in for an amazing birthday dinner for my dad. Our lovely server Allison made us laugh the whole time and smiling away. Made our visit extra special and memorable. Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone”

“Went for lunch and had a cosy table for 2 but the open fire. Food was lovely- we had a couple of starters and a pizza. Tracey was super attentive and looked after all our needs, making us feel very welcome. Will definitely be coming back- would highly recommend.”

“Our band played here a few weeks ago as part of Woburn festival. What an amazing place. Great food, friendly staff and amazing customers making it fun to play at. We would love to come back and play again! This time out full 3+ hour set. Different Wavelengths #differentwavelengthsuk #differentwavelengthsofficial”

“Came in here for the first time Chelsea behind the bar was absolutely amazing great service great beer”

“The place carries itself with that quiet, old-world charm Milton Keynes sometimes hides away, and Ye Olde Swan leans into it beautifully. The moment you step through the door, the fire is already doing half the welcoming for you. It crackles with the sort of confidence only a well-loved pub can have, throwing out a glow that makes the whole room feel settled and familiar. I have to travel half the city to get here, but worth it!”

“We visited this pub with friends for Sunday & we weren’t disappointed. My wife had the Roast Chicken I had the Toast Beef. The beef was perfectly cooked, vegetables were nicely buttered & the roast potatoes were crispy. Topped off with a home-made Yorkshire Pudding. Definitely value for money. A great pub with friendly staff, we will be back soon for sure.”

“Excellent for birthdays. We recently celebrated my son’s football-themed birthday party, and it was absolutely fantastic thanks to Luke! He was professional, enthusiastic, and so attentive to every detail. All the children had an amazing time, and every parent commented on how well-organised and fun it was and how attentive Luke was. Luke went above and beyond to make the day special — his energy, patience, and genuine care really stood out. Thank you, Luke, for making my son’s birthday one to remember!”

“This was my second visit to the Navigation Inn and as I don’t live local to it we made a special journey. A very lively setting right on the canal. Went for Sunday lunch, the place was packed and weather was wonderful Staff very friendly and attentive. Food served quickly and efficiently, I had lovely veggie roast, crispy roast potatoes, roasted carrots and green beans. Veg not over cooked and all piping hot. This was topped by a huge Yorkshire pudding, perfectly cooked. Holly was lovely and really attentive and made our visit pleasant once again.Looking forward to visiting next time!”

“Fantastic coffee shop! Wonderful fresh food, specialty coffee and very friendly staff. Exactly what Stony has been missing. Also a gorgeous place for an evening cocktail at the weekend. The only place I go now for my caffeine fix!”

“The two staff who always work together on a Monday morning are absolutely amazing. The are really welcoming and their customer service is always excellent with their bubbly personalities. My man has dementia and this morning they went above and beyond in service for me.”

“We had a 40th birthday party here and it was fantastic. Hannah was amazing so helpful and friendly when booking and planning everything. Although we were booked outside on the day it was raining so she moved us inside and was super reassuring. The staff were great there (Brooke in particular looked after us) she was wonderful and helpful. The food was really good aswell!!! I will absolutely be using halleys commet in future for any parties we do.”

“Nice pub. Has some tables on the front and a big open space on the back for casual drinks or dinner. The inside restaurant is nicely decorated. They allow dogs in the garden as we saw few locals coming in with theirs. Food was very nice and we were served a very decent portion. We order gnocchi with prawns and pork belly with potatoes. Staff was very friendly. A little expensive, but is worth it. Will come back.”

“Went for dinner on a Wednesday evening the gentleman that served us was incredible very polite and friendly.The food was amazing we got the hot mezze for starter and then got the platter for two. The portions were good we even had to take some home.Would recommend this place to family and friends and would definitely go back again.Thank you for a lovely evening.”

“What a fantastic find! Had such a pleasant evening here. Service was outstanding but the food was even better. The mixed shawarma plate was one of the tastiest I've ever had. Moved to the shisha bit after and got some shisha and tea. The shisha flavours were delicious and such a reasonable price for a single shisha (£13!) Tea was well brewed. Really just a great overall experience, no negatives. Great size venue, perfect for families. Thanks to the restaurant and team! Can't wait to come back”

“Called in for a drink on my birthday. Staff were quick to wish me happy birthday. Even quicker to help when we spilt a drink. Lovely lady came over with cookies for us. Well above and beyond. Made my day. Thank you so much. Xx”

“Great pub, lovely setting and very welcoming, can't wait to go back for food only had drinks this time.”

“This place is brilliant! Delicious sourdough toast, perfect pastries and amazing flat whites.”

“Lovely food, great atmosphere here. Prices are good too. We have been many times and always have a nice experience. Barbara was looking after us today, very attentive and friendly”

“This is my local pub and it is very welcoming, great bar staff and great atmosphere all round. Shout out to Ellie and Ellis they are great also!unfortunately I forgot the other member of staffs name but he looks like Jack Sparrow he’s great too! I’ve been going to this pub all summer and one thing I love now is now it’s getting worse weather they have this lovely smoking area with a good heater, also have another really good staff member that work behind the bar Elizabeth is very approachable and friendly, I think I’m a known regular because me and my brothers pints are poured before I even get to the bar!”

“Great traditional pub, fantastic atmosphere and they had a really good DJ on when we went, had a really good night out.”