Food and drinks café in Stoke

“Friendly and knowledgeable staff, charming and cosy atmosphere, quality espresso and food. Can't wait to visit again!”

“I took my road bike in to have a service which included bottom bracket change , new drive train and tyres ready for the winter rides . They were so friendly and helpful and even though they were busy they only took a day and all was done . It was well priced . I will be coming back and would very much recommend to others .”

“Fabulous food, all freshly cooked, amazing oatcakes, breakfasts, omelettes and much more. Very reasonably priced, the only place I know where you can set a coffee under £2. Brilliant”

“Best one , good service, good food”

“Banging cheese burger and chips to die for. Won't go anywhere else for food now everything homemade and tastes amazing. Also love these guys they make me laugh and feel welcome best thing about Fenton!”

“Came in on Saturday 20th. Lauren was working, she was super friendly to everyone she served and met all requirements. Really nice to see, especially in a busy environment ☺️”

“Probably the best coffee house in Crewe town centre. Coffee is excellent as are the selector hot and cold snacks. Add to that the cakes and sweet treats and you've got a really good food and drink offering. The atmosphere chilled and relaxed with more gentle background music. No banging pop or rock tunes here. There's even a library and reading area where you can sit and sip away to your heart's content. This place has a very sophisticated upmarket feel usually found in much larger towns or cities. The staff are always polite and friendly and deliver a mean coffee of your choosing.”

“My fiancée and I called in for lunch ,very friendly and attentive staff and the food was excellent well worth five stars rating”

“Absolutely stuffed. The breakfast is great quality, and the marmalade is to die for.”

“Fun morning katakanu and canoe session with teens. Naomi and Joe were very helpful and wanted us to get the most out of our session, so they tailored it to us. Beautiful setting to sit and have an ice-cream after with picnic benches outside. We had a voucher from friends, and this experience would be an excellent experience present for a family.”

“A really lovely place to go great price food and atmosphere to meet new friends and well managed”

“Attended Capello’s for a meal out with a large group of work colleagues. The staff were really friendly and helpful and got all our food out quickly and correctly. All the meals were lovely and everyone really enjoyed the meal. There was great options for the gluten free and vegetarian members of the group. The atmosphere is lovely! Will definitely be returning.”

“Egg Benedict of Wedgwood Tea Room went well above average: yolks are just right, prefect muffins and exceptional cider braised ham hock topping… without mentioning the price/quality ratio and served in their very own tablewear that everyone comes for, it’s a must try for the visit.”

“This cafe is. In my book the best of the bestest Gail and her staff are there way up top nothing is too much trouble today Sunday 14 th December I went in for a Xmas tea way beyond expectations and that includes the buttercross cafe”

“I've been here a few times now and I can safely say I'll be calling in many more times whilst I'm working in Shrewsbury. The food is spot on and the strawberry milkshakes are the best I've ever had. They have homemade cakes as well but I am yet to sample them. Perhaps on my next visit.... If you're on Castle Street and fancy a bite, I highly recommend you call in.”

“By far the best cafe in the area! Every time I come to Bear I never want to leave. Can’t quite put my finger why I love it so much. Is it the ambiance, the acoustics, the decor, the view, the amazing coffee (which takes me back to living in Melbourne, renowned for amazing coffee shops!), the fabulous food or the friendly warm and welcoming staff? Whatever it is, it ticks all my boxes, please keep it up!”

“Lovely place for kids to play! Feels safe and can let your children be children without the worry of them getting out of the play area. Would definitely recommend. Safe are helpful and very friendly.”

“Lonnie & dumpling was excellent. Plus a nice coffee to boot.”

“Stopped off for my free birthday cake and had a hot caramel milkshake which was so nice”

“We have been coming to Costa for many years. The best part isn’t really the coffee, it’s the staff. These are some of the nicest people you will ever meet; being super kind and friendly, and making some of the best drinks you will ever drink. They are the reason that Costa tastes better, because it’s the dedication and love into coffee making that’s the secret ingredient to a better drink. Sadly, the ‘chain’ itself, or its higher management so to speak, has made decisions in recency that leave you feeling a bit cheaped out on. Over the years we have noticed steady price increases (even befor the cost of living and inflation). While there is something to be said about struggling business these days, Costa is by no means small and they are owned by Coca-Cola. They are not struggling for money. Furthermore, shortly after a recent price hike for all of the food at Costa, Costa started taking out sausages from their Sausage baps to go from 4 to 3. They then made them smaller only a few months later. This is a blatant cash grab and a cheap out from Costas executives and it is especially upsetting given there was no price reduction to make up for it. We recently also found out that these same executives are now not allowing stores to sell their leftover pastries at 50% off in order to clear them out, but rather throw them away if they aren’t sold at full price. This is a total waste and is a shame since these pastries can be quite expensive and they still get money with a sale rather than the bin. No blame can be put on their staff, they are doing their best and put effort into making the experience as good as it can be, but the higher management at Costa are only looking for a higher profit line, and it shows.”

“We had our sons birthday party here and he absolutely loved it. The staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food choice was brilliant and the portions were big. We needed a vegetarian option and this again was no trouble at all. They asked what time we wanted food out and this was very prompt, with the names on the food boxes to save time. Unlimited juice was provided during the play not just for food time. All in all a fantastic party. Thank you very much.”

“Lovely staff, lovely rooms, not super modern, but have everything. Stairs are a bit dated, but it totally suits the building, superbly clean. We would definitely stay here again, especially for the price. Ample car free parking. If you're a train enthusiast, this is a must! It's opposite the train station. We visited Stoke on Trent and Nantwich, and both 20 minutes drive away. There were many more places about it, but we only stayed 2 days. Near Tesco express, macdonalds and loads of food delivery places.”

“Haven't been to these services for a while and was pleasantly surprised. Modernised, good range of outlets, good toilets that were clean, good van and caravan parking and pleasant places to sit inside or out. Coffee and cookies at Pret were what you'd expect with pleasant and efficient service.”