The Gateway Cafe

Lake 6, The, Gateway Visitors Centre, 17 Spine Rd E, Cirencester
01285 862627

Recent Reviews

Helen Hall (Helenh)

Never a bad meal here, really well staffed and always made to feel welcome. When busy it can be a bit noisy due to the large space but just gives a buzzing atmosphere.

K S

I called and spoke with a guy on the phone who was incredibly condescending and sassy. I didn’t get to the bottom of my query as he was very unhelpful and dismissive.Maybe some customer service sessions on phone manner might help going forward.I can’t comment on the dining experience as I’ve not tried it.

Gem Moules

If visiting, I’d suggest ringing for closing times before arriving, as they are currently on winter timetable but Google maps & Facebook state different times.We arrived just wanting coffee and cake at 3.45pm. We are on holiday and staying locally so wanted to support a local business whilst we are away.Sadly we were abruptly told that the Google map hours were wrong, and they are on winter hours. So close at 4pm.We then mentioned that 15 mins doesn’t give us long to eat coffee and cake ( isn’t cheap either so didn’t want to rush it in all honesty. £22.95 in total for 3 hot drinks, and 3 slices of cake), so we was allowed to stay until 4.15pm.whilst they closed down, we weren’t the only ones there so others had obviously done the same and used Google maps thinking they were still open a little longer.Cake was lovely and so was the coffee.The website doesn’t have opening hours, no sign on the door for winter hours, and the Facebook page says different hours as well, saying they are open until 8pm. I’m going to assume that is summer hours.I feel if they had updated the hours correctly or even had a sign on the door, maybe then the greeter wouldn’t have been so sturn with us.We genuinely didn’t realise they closed at 4pm as we aren’t local and went on what Google maps told us.Overall a lovely place with beautiful lake views, great for bird watching.Parking: Dirt road parking spaces, can get flooded so be aware in wetter months/ weathers.Plenty of spaces.Electric charging spots tooWheelchair accessibility: Car park is dirt, but paving once near the Cotswolds shop and near the cafe, floor inside the is concrete. So should be on for wheelchairs.

Nick Toms

Had a great breakfast & coffee was excellent. Nice dog friendly cafe.

Richie Hearn

Love the breakfast, it's always served hot and with some tasty

Steve Cave

Great service, amazing food, beautiful location. Restaurant overlooks the lake.

David Rush

Even though it was super busy and we waited a short while for a table, the food was excellent and fairly priced. Will be back.

David Huddy

Lovely place, dog friendly. Slightly pricey for what you get- especially the drinks. But would recommend. Turn up early as you can't book and it gets busy once people have had their walks.

Steve Rosaman

Always a pleasure to visit, friendly happy staff and a great

Henry Childe

Best milkshakes in the area. Made with real ice cream.

Helsg16

This cafe used to be really good and the food was great and good value. Alas, in recent years it has become too big and too commercialised and definitely far too expensive for the quality of the food it serves. It seems to have expanded beyond its capabilities and perhaps has become too greedy. The staff are very nice and the view out over the lake is lovely, especially in the summer, but the price of the food - which is pretty ordinary - is just too much for what it is. We used to visit every couple of months or so but I won’t be going back now, which is a huge shame.

Harley

Came here on a very busy Sunday morning was greeted at the door by a lovely happy lad!Service was fantastic coffee didn’t take too long to arrive and the coffee was fantastic!Food was lovely too!All round amazing place!

Eleph ant

Only had coffee. Service is good and the atmosphere of the place is pleasant. Coffee could have been hotter, almost drinkable in one go. Shame otherwise 5 stars.

Jeremiah Huxley

Very efficient and friendly service, great choice on the menu and excellent quality food. Also produce for sale, in a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended!

KEITH BIRD

Great place for lunch the service was excellent and the food was very nice.

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