The food is OK... stick to the simple stuff that is difficult to get wrong, like chips maybe.Some lovely people serving, the place is clean and well looked after, but we have yet to have an enjoyable meal. (Several attempts have been made)This time we had the soup and it tasted so artificial it was verging on the unpleasant, the baguettes were pale, slightly undercooked and not the freshest. The coffee was bitter, and lukewarm so by the time we had eaten the soup it was almost cold.Also...They never advertise what the soup of the day is before you choose whether you want a sandwich or toastie so you either have to go back to the end of the queue if you don't happen to like the sound of the soup, or you have to push ahead between the queue to ask, leaving someone to keep your place in the queue at the sandwichdisplay... such a 'simple to solve' issue if someone could be bothered to consider the customer experience. Just stick a sign at the start...The name 'Village' gives the impression you might get something closer to a home cooked meal, maybe even local produce, but you would unfortunately be mistaken. The food is akin to hospital grade. (Edible but questionable nutrition where flavour is sacrificed for volume), in fact I have had better food in hospital compared to this last meal.We won't be back any time soon I'm afraid.
Joseph Thomas
Visited The Village and ordered the Mac and Cheese with a Caffe Latte for £12. While the price suggested a promising treat, the experience fell short. The Caffe Latte, unfortunately, leaned towards bitterness – perhaps a suggestion for a lower coffee strength next time. The Mac and Cheese, although labeled as "just fine," left a salty aftertaste, contributing to a somewhat dissatisfying meal. A mixed bag that may benefit from some adjustments for a more enjoyable experience.
Pamela Booth
One star regarding food and wait time I am being too generous, zero would be more honest, if there was one. My partner and I bought (stupidly) , We feel hoodwinked by the staff and service., and we and others were totally at the mercy of the restaurant. Ordered and paid eventually for a portion of chips (small amount) with two sausages on one plate, for myself and another small portion of chips with a tomato, ham and cheese toastie on another plate for my partner. Plus Two traditional pots of tea. It cost £22.40 ish. Food was cold by time we found a table.. Q took forever to get served paying at cash till even longer. No itemised receipt. I will be complaining as it was day light robbery of the highest standard.
Anne McLauchlan
Very unpleasant lady served us, no flexibility in meal choice, I didn’t want chips but was told it came with the dish, my friend asked for a small portion and was told that the Christmas dish one was just one size!! In spite of the fact she was serving it with a spoon from hot hold dishes. Plates were cold, food was Luke warm. Tasted not bad but very expensive for low quality cafeteria foods of!
Christine Cox
On a Christmas shopping ?️ trip I decided to treat myself to a Christmas turkey lunch… I wish I hadn’t. The food was cold, red cabbage was overly sweet, parsnips and Brussels sprouts were hard and inedible! And for £12 it was day light robbery. Lady serving the lunch had as much Christmas cheer as the food .. avoid and go to Greggs !!!
Helena Innes
Arrived just before 11am. Not busy. Scant availability of breakfast items. Ordered crispy bacon roll which they were going to cook. It arrived and was not properly cooked. Maybe they are economising on electricity. Had to request a nuking in the microwave to ensure no bacteria. The roll was covered with a yellow spread probably some kind of seed oil blend. Gives new meaning to greasy spoon cafe. Not value for money. One star is overly generous. Give this place a miss.
tony tumulty
I travelled a fair distance to use the restaurant and unfortunately I was left disappointed.I ordered a cheese toastie for my partner. I was informed it was cheese and ham, I explained my partner didn't eat ham and asked if they could please remove the ham. Before heating.the young lady serving refused and told me to remove it myself.I was shocked at this, certainly didn't expect that reply.I also ordered a coffee which was not the warmestI also had chips egg and cold meat which was acceptable.
Anton Pearson
Food was nice. I however don’t get the logic of serving one plate up off the hot counter and then bringing the second one out 20 mins later after wife has finished eating
Anita Short
The lady serving on the counter was very friendly and professional. The food was very good and the place was dog friendly, which was a bonus to us. Highly recommend this establishment.Parking: Perfect for shopping and a nice day out.
Derek Forster
Good village cafe with a good selection of food at reasonable prices. Good service and lovely staff with a good
Food was rotten bake tattie was hard vegetable soup had no taste would not
Alex Smith
The food was good but a little bit pricey. Service was slow.
MarshaG573
Very poor quality food. Chips looked and tasted like they were cooked at the start of service and repeatedly reheated. Crockery and cutlery were not properly cleaned. No local/fresh ingredients.
Lesley Billington
Love going for Breakfast here. Good food you get a choice of a six piece or eight piece or ten piece breakfast. Staff are always friendly and there is plenty of seating.
John Radigan
Chaotic service, poor quality overpriced food, drinks expensive, had to ask for a hand written receipt because the till printer wasn't working. Overall an unpleasant experience will not use again.
The food is OK... stick to the simple stuff that is difficult to get wrong, like chips maybe.Some lovely people serving, the place is clean and well looked after, but we have yet to have an enjoyable meal. (Several attempts have been made)This time we had the soup and it tasted so artificial it was verging on the unpleasant, the baguettes were pale, slightly undercooked and not the freshest. The coffee was bitter, and lukewarm so by the time we had eaten the soup it was almost cold.Also...They never advertise what the soup of the day is before you choose whether you want a sandwich or toastie so you either have to go back to the end of the queue if you don't happen to like the sound of the soup, or you have to push ahead between the queue to ask, leaving someone to keep your place in the queue at the sandwichdisplay... such a 'simple to solve' issue if someone could be bothered to consider the customer experience. Just stick a sign at the start...The name 'Village' gives the impression you might get something closer to a home cooked meal, maybe even local produce, but you would unfortunately be mistaken. The food is akin to hospital grade. (Edible but questionable nutrition where flavour is sacrificed for volume), in fact I have had better food in hospital compared to this last meal.We won't be back any time soon I'm afraid.
Visited The Village and ordered the Mac and Cheese with a Caffe Latte for £12. While the price suggested a promising treat, the experience fell short. The Caffe Latte, unfortunately, leaned towards bitterness – perhaps a suggestion for a lower coffee strength next time. The Mac and Cheese, although labeled as "just fine," left a salty aftertaste, contributing to a somewhat dissatisfying meal. A mixed bag that may benefit from some adjustments for a more enjoyable experience.
One star regarding food and wait time I am being too generous, zero would be more honest, if there was one. My partner and I bought (stupidly) , We feel hoodwinked by the staff and service., and we and others were totally at the mercy of the restaurant. Ordered and paid eventually for a portion of chips (small amount) with two sausages on one plate, for myself and another small portion of chips with a tomato, ham and cheese toastie on another plate for my partner. Plus Two traditional pots of tea. It cost £22.40 ish. Food was cold by time we found a table.. Q took forever to get served paying at cash till even longer. No itemised receipt. I will be complaining as it was day light robbery of the highest standard.
Very unpleasant lady served us, no flexibility in meal choice, I didn’t want chips but was told it came with the dish, my friend asked for a small portion and was told that the Christmas dish one was just one size!! In spite of the fact she was serving it with a spoon from hot hold dishes. Plates were cold, food was Luke warm. Tasted not bad but very expensive for low quality cafeteria foods of!
On a Christmas shopping ?️ trip I decided to treat myself to a Christmas turkey lunch… I wish I hadn’t. The food was cold, red cabbage was overly sweet, parsnips and Brussels sprouts were hard and inedible! And for £12 it was day light robbery. Lady serving the lunch had as much Christmas cheer as the food .. avoid and go to Greggs !!!
Arrived just before 11am. Not busy. Scant availability of breakfast items. Ordered crispy bacon roll which they were going to cook. It arrived and was not properly cooked. Maybe they are economising on electricity. Had to request a nuking in the microwave to ensure no bacteria. The roll was covered with a yellow spread probably some kind of seed oil blend. Gives new meaning to greasy spoon cafe. Not value for money. One star is overly generous. Give this place a miss.
I travelled a fair distance to use the restaurant and unfortunately I was left disappointed.I ordered a cheese toastie for my partner. I was informed it was cheese and ham, I explained my partner didn't eat ham and asked if they could please remove the ham. Before heating.the young lady serving refused and told me to remove it myself.I was shocked at this, certainly didn't expect that reply.I also ordered a coffee which was not the warmestI also had chips egg and cold meat which was acceptable.
Food was nice. I however don’t get the logic of serving one plate up off the hot counter and then bringing the second one out 20 mins later after wife has finished eating
The lady serving on the counter was very friendly and professional. The food was very good and the place was dog friendly, which was a bonus to us. Highly recommend this establishment.Parking: Perfect for shopping and a nice day out.
Good village cafe with a good selection of food at reasonable prices. Good service and lovely staff with a good
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Food was rotten bake tattie was hard vegetable soup had no taste would not
The food was good but a little bit pricey. Service was slow.
Very poor quality food. Chips looked and tasted like they were cooked at the start of service and repeatedly reheated. Crockery and cutlery were not properly cleaned. No local/fresh ingredients.
Love going for Breakfast here. Good food you get a choice of a six piece or eight piece or ten piece breakfast. Staff are always friendly and there is plenty of seating.
Chaotic service, poor quality overpriced food, drinks expensive, had to ask for a hand written receipt because the till printer wasn't working. Overall an unpleasant experience will not use again.