Cafe in Willenhall

“Best bacon and egg sandwich ever, service with a smile and a quick and easy lunch whilst I was doing a paper round. Thanks to Joe and others”

“Food was lovely & plenty of choice, service was good although we didn't have much interaction with staff other than ordering and delivery of food to table, nice atmosphere, not too busy. Cakes in the cabinet looked amazing!”

“A nice cafe next to Midlands house, portions were large and staff were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend a visit if in the area”

“Top quality food great portions very well packaged 4 breakfasts and was all perfect even down to nice cold orange juice Top Cafe A+++++”

“Bear with me here because this is a lengthy review. I've been ordering from here on and off for a couple of years. This restaurant has always been a bit pricier than several others nearby BUT food was always worth it - fries were 'clean' and crispy, burgers had loads of salad, pizza was always loaded etc. Kebabs were always a little small in comparison to other places though, and this is the only thing I didn't really order kebabs from here. About a year ago we noticed a change - fries were browner and greasier (not inedible though), the cheeseburger burgers had lowered in quality and they started put less salad on, pizzas didn't taste as fresh and lacked meat toppings. I imagined they'd changed owners, as many takeaways do every 12 months. So we stopped ordering for a while. I'm a Deliveroo/UberEats driver and ended up collecting a few orders from here, and from speaking to the boss man I got the idea that they were struggling a bit - with prices, the terrible service from Uber/Deliveroo affecting reputation, lack of delivery drivers etc., and were trying to cut costs - understandable. But they'd increased prices AND lowered quality so it's also understandable why less people were ordering, even where Uber/Deliveroo weren't the problem. So now I knew they hadn't changed hands, I wanted to support them again and I've been ordering now and then over the last several months. Although prices are still higher than most other takeaways, their pizzas are back to their original quality and are still the best for miles around - you can tell a good pizza by how heavy it is in the box btw. Dough tastes fresh every time, and not loaded with salt to boost flavour like many other 'cheap' takeaways. They're not as generous with cheese as they used to be but other toppings are plentiful and fresh. Strangely, they do load up the tomato sauce base, maybe they could save money by putting less base sauce on? However, cheeseburgers are still not that great and salad was scarce last time I ordered one. However - because I was avoiding their cheeseburgers, I tried both doner burger and kebab and chips recently and was surprised at how good they were for the price, when comparing to their cheeseburger! The kebab burger (and likewise the chicken meat and chips) was far better value for money, which doesn't make sense - I'd have thought kebab meat would cost more to buy and prepare than frozen burgers! I'd happily pay a couple of £ more for the chicken kebab burger and chips than a cheeseburger and chips - as long as they don't start putting less meat on. I don't like their doner meat as it's always dry, but that's just my opinion, I know others like it like that whereas I like it thick and juicy. One thing that hasn't changed in the last couple of years is the BBQ wings! Someone else has complained that the skin was like the chicken had been boiled, maybe they expected crispy wings like a lot of pop-up smash burger joints are throwing out now - terrible quality being hidden with dollops of sauce. These BBQ wings are proper wings, not the tiny winglets other places sell for much more money. The BBQ coating is sticky and definitely calls for finger linking after devouring a portion. I do wish they would change the oil for their fries more often. I like my fries light and crispy, how they used to do them, not brown and tasting of other things cooked in the same oil pan. If the restaurant is reading this, and judging by another review the restaurant does read these reviews, I'm not 'complaining'.”

“Me and my girlfriend order from Cross Roads atleast twice a month, good for money, really friendly staff, good food! On occasion had a few order mistakes, but aslong as you call and let them know they rectify very quickly! Definitely recommend!”

“Good sandwiches and lovely service!”

“Returning to Morrison's after frequenting Tesco for a while was a breath of fresh air, pleasant clean store and good prices.”

“Me and my partner came here for a drink, he also had a bacon bap which he said was lovely (and he's very fussy) Rita was the lady who served us and she was absolutely lovely as well, I was also served by another lady but can't remember her name and she was also very friendly. Would recommend people try it out, good food and friendly staff :)”

“Small cosy Ale bar. A BCA bar with a great selection and clean Ale. A must go visit for all Ale enthusiasts.”

“Lovely old boozer with some modern fittings. Good selection of real ales and ciders. Bar staff a little surly but very efficient. Rough and ready just like the Black Country. Didn’t eat on this visit but the cobs are great!”

“I have no idea why we have never been here before service was excellent all of the staff are lovely, prices are amazing and their chips are proper homemade chips none of that oven muck you find in all the other pubs. Absolutely fantastic and we will be back again to have a game of pool and to relax in the beer garden.”

“Dare I say this publicly..? Possibly the best pub in the area! Well kept beer, great staff & service, good pool table, ample beer garden. It's definitely a local favourite”

“Booked Gilbert's for an upcoming family function, venue clean and well kept, staff friendly and accommodating, outdoor seating by entrance, easy parking access to the side of the building. Would recommend for private hire, just book in good time as they get booked up fast.”

“Brilliant night out! Lovely gaffers and the bar staff are so attentive! Wide range of drinks on offer, weekly entertainment, jukebox, quiz night! A very safe and friendly venue!”

“Lovely cafe in Willenhall town, popped in from the cold and have a cup of tea with my husband, we both had a homemade cupcake which were so tasty, very clean and friendly staff, will be back to try more off the menu soon.”

“These are the most beautiful people you can ever wish to meet”

“Great service Great staff good atmosphere made welcome by all”

“Had our son’s birthday party here today and can’t fault the service we had, Ryan was so helpful with extra tables when needed and even helped with the rubbish. The pub is decorated beautifully and can’t recommend enough. Thank you”

“Great pub. Only been in a couple of times but we'll use it more. Everything a pub should be. Friendly, clean, pub games and a range of beers.”

“Excellent food. Friendly staff and punters alike. Brilliant atmosphere even if you just want to pop in for a swift one.”

“First time visiting here yesterday and ive lived in the area for 14 years. Food was absolutely amazing, friendly staff, great service and extremely spacious.”

“We recently booked a room with Stephen at the Whimsey, for a family gathering after our mother's funeral service, with the buriel just around the corner at Willenhall Lawn Cemetery. Stephen was so understanding to our situation and spoke with us a few times prior to check exactly what we would like. The Whimsey supplied all the catering which consisted of soup & sandwiches, curry & rice, also tea & coffee, at a very reasonable price. We had the whole pub to ourselves from 1-3pm, until he opened, however we could stay as long as we liked. We would like to thank Stephen and all at the Whimsey for making this day so special. We totally recommend this venue for any family events”

“We booked this function room for a party. And I have to say very impressive. Service and food was amazing. Staff were very attentive. The family had a great party and the owner couldn't have done anything more. Great and keep up the good work guys A**”

“Great place after the renovations and new owners, the new food menu looks amazing, covid guidelines are on point. Staff are friendly and quick, couldn't ask for anymore then that”

“Wot a great nite out in the tuns . Service was bang on took empty glasses then asked if wanted another drink .said yes drink was brought over with cash payment machine defo will be going back. Thank u for great nite”

“Had heard lots of good things about the food at the jolly collier and finally managed to get over and it did not disappoint. Service was fast and efficient, and our server was very friendly. The food was absolute top notch. We will definitely be bringing the family along in the future.”

“Fantastic atmosphere very friendly pub always made to feel welcome always served quickly.Vast array of events entertainment and offers. Brilliant community involved pub.”