A victim of its success. 3 of the past 3 times I've visited have been disappointing. Last time we booked and were given a tiny table despite the cafe not being fully booked. We indicated that we'd like a bigger table, to no avail. Prices are very high for very basic options... for instance, what is basically a side salad is nearly £5 and then toppings are an extra several £s and there isn't even a salad dressing or anything special about it. The last time we visited I chose a tuna sandwich, which was delivered with a long blonde hair on it. I didnt want to embarrass the waitress so just picked it off. However, when the owner took out payment I thought I'd just mention it quietly but no opportunity was given with a 'how was your meal?' or such like... just a comment about how to leave a tip on the card reader. Such a shame as I used to love Painters.
helenmB6951VX
High tea, 2 vegans, 2 non-vegans. What a lovely spread, well thought out and no token gestures for the vegan menu. Decent pot of tea and lovely friendly service. We have breakfast at Painters sometimes so this was a new experience, equally as high a standard as the breakfasts!
helen M
High tea, 2 vegans, 2 non-vegans. What a lovely spread, well thought out and no token gestures for the vegan menu. Decent pot of tea and lovely friendly service. We have breakfast at Painters sometimes so this was a new experience, equally as high a standard as the breakfasts!
Foodandmood
Friendly atmosphere in a lovely old building with lots of space with a French feel. Eclectic mix of furnishings from big leather sofas to small oak tables. Staff are fab, dogs accepted and the food of high quality and great value. Outstanding
lucy b
We did a works paint and plonk. We had an afternoon tea and then a session of painting. Great venue and lots of fun.
leisms
2 of us popped in for a cuppa and brunch. ordered 2 pots of tea, 1 scramble egg and salmon, 1 scramble egg and avocado. Welcome was cool although seemed annoyed we had no reservation but there were tables available. Service was ok, place was noisy and busy (assumed this was a good sign) . tea served in pots with china cups and saucers, nice touch food took a while, and was disappointing, 2 slices of cheap sliced bread toasted, spoon full of scramble which was over cooked and browned. my friend had small amount of avocado and my salmon was slimy and i think cheap. We are not big eaters so didnt mind small portion, hence we didnt order full breakfasts. i would not have written a poor review, however, the Final bill £28.30?! When i checked the bill i had been charged for 2 x £4.15 avocado on toast, and 2 x £1.20 egg, 1 x smoked salmon £5.50, 1 x scramble egg £6.90 I queried this which was dealt with loudly and embarrassingly. Basically they would not accept their mistake but when the waitress asked 'would you like 2 slices or 1)? This doubles the price of your whole dish! Beware! I suggested people should be warned when ordering that your dish price will go from £4.15 to £8.30 for the extra slice! clearly a mistake but was told this is due to the cost of living going up, by an impolite antipodean lady. Since when did 1 slice of toast cost £4.15! I am really cross with myself that i paid the bill as it was with hindsight, and definitely would not return here when Sudbury has so many lovely cafe's for brunch, we eat out a lot and happy to pay the going rate but this was ridiculous pricing. I would hope the proprietor will review this and the receipt attached in photos and at least admit a mistake was made
avcalvino
Absolutely fantastic experience with Painters at the Angel where Tracey, Alan and the whole crew managed to help us have the most perfect wedding! From the beginning, Tracy was incredibly helpful and supported us in putting together a fantastic day. We started with a delicious brunch with our guests which included a selection of bacon and sausage sandwiches followed by some mini quiches. When the rest of our party came, we had drinks on arrival where the team were very attentive and caring towards our guests. Finally, the most talked about aspect of our wedding, the grazing table! I cannot explain how beautiful and mouth watering this table looked. The food was fresh, locally sourced and very, very tasty! Tracy, Alan and the whole team went above and beyond with us, often checking in on us to make sure as the bride and groom we had a chance to sit down, have a drink and something to eat. Not only were the team very caring of us, but also of our guest. Painters at the Angel holds a special place in our hearts and we are so grateful for all the work everyone put in to make our day so special.
Farrahpalooza
Had a very nice breakfast here with colleagues on the way to a funeral. The food was beautifully done and the waitress was very helpful (not sure if her name but I think she had a South African accent). Lovely surroundings and cute tea cosy on the teapots!
Meander01985091602
Always have a good experience at Painters. Staff are always friendly and nothing is too much and the food is always excellent and tastes fresh Quite possibly the best what’s royal I’ve ever had!
Lizzie Jones
We visited Painters as a family of 12 for a post-Xmas gathering and it was the perfect venue.\\n\\nThey were so accommodating of such a big group and didn’t make us feel like we were an inconvenience at all despite the fact we took up so much space and must had made for a tricky time in the kitchen\\n\\nThe food was delicious, all coming out hot, correct and perfectly cooked. The staff were welcoming, warm and friendly and the atmosphere was lovely.\\n\\nHighly recommend
We went to Painters on Saturday with family for brunch and had a really lovely time. Great choice of food on the menu, which was all brought to us at the same time and lovely and hot. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we all so enjoyed the ambiance of the venue and had a really good time.
977lizziej
We visited Painters as a family of 12 for a post-Xmas gathering and it was the perfect venue. They were so accommodating of such a big group and didn’t make us feel like we were an inconvenience at all despite the fact we took up so much space and must had made for a tricky time in the kitchen The food was delicious, all coming out hot, correct and perfectly cooked. The staff were welcoming, warm and friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend
Sally Warne
Afternoon tea my friends Christmas pressie for me on the 9th. We loved it, thank you. Even found me cushions for my bad back. Much appreciated. Sally and Lynn xxx
Joanna Madziar
Absolutely amazing place. Friendly staff and cosy space will make you fell relaxed and cared. I had the most amazing tacco for dinner, which is a must if you like to taste something out of space! Owners of the restaurant are the most welcoming people ever and had lots of brilliant ideas to make you feel special. And of course the fifth star is for being the most dog friendly place in town!
Mary Ryan
Lovely decor and warm friendly staff. Log fires and great lunch menu. Great place to meet up with friends. ??
A victim of its success. 3 of the past 3 times I've visited have been disappointing. Last time we booked and were given a tiny table despite the cafe not being fully booked. We indicated that we'd like a bigger table, to no avail. Prices are very high for very basic options... for instance, what is basically a side salad is nearly £5 and then toppings are an extra several £s and there isn't even a salad dressing or anything special about it. The last time we visited I chose a tuna sandwich, which was delivered with a long blonde hair on it. I didnt want to embarrass the waitress so just picked it off. However, when the owner took out payment I thought I'd just mention it quietly but no opportunity was given with a 'how was your meal?' or such like... just a comment about how to leave a tip on the card reader. Such a shame as I used to love Painters.
High tea, 2 vegans, 2 non-vegans. What a lovely spread, well thought out and no token gestures for the vegan menu. Decent pot of tea and lovely friendly service. We have breakfast at Painters sometimes so this was a new experience, equally as high a standard as the breakfasts!
High tea, 2 vegans, 2 non-vegans. What a lovely spread, well thought out and no token gestures for the vegan menu. Decent pot of tea and lovely friendly service. We have breakfast at Painters sometimes so this was a new experience, equally as high a standard as the breakfasts!
Friendly atmosphere in a lovely old building with lots of space with a French feel. Eclectic mix of furnishings from big leather sofas to small oak tables. Staff are fab, dogs accepted and the food of high quality and great value. Outstanding
We did a works paint and plonk. We had an afternoon tea and then a session of painting. Great venue and lots of fun.
2 of us popped in for a cuppa and brunch. ordered 2 pots of tea, 1 scramble egg and salmon, 1 scramble egg and avocado. Welcome was cool although seemed annoyed we had no reservation but there were tables available. Service was ok, place was noisy and busy (assumed this was a good sign) . tea served in pots with china cups and saucers, nice touch food took a while, and was disappointing, 2 slices of cheap sliced bread toasted, spoon full of scramble which was over cooked and browned. my friend had small amount of avocado and my salmon was slimy and i think cheap. We are not big eaters so didnt mind small portion, hence we didnt order full breakfasts. i would not have written a poor review, however, the Final bill £28.30?! When i checked the bill i had been charged for 2 x £4.15 avocado on toast, and 2 x £1.20 egg, 1 x smoked salmon £5.50, 1 x scramble egg £6.90 I queried this which was dealt with loudly and embarrassingly. Basically they would not accept their mistake but when the waitress asked 'would you like 2 slices or 1)? This doubles the price of your whole dish! Beware! I suggested people should be warned when ordering that your dish price will go from £4.15 to £8.30 for the extra slice! clearly a mistake but was told this is due to the cost of living going up, by an impolite antipodean lady. Since when did 1 slice of toast cost £4.15! I am really cross with myself that i paid the bill as it was with hindsight, and definitely would not return here when Sudbury has so many lovely cafe's for brunch, we eat out a lot and happy to pay the going rate but this was ridiculous pricing. I would hope the proprietor will review this and the receipt attached in photos and at least admit a mistake was made
Absolutely fantastic experience with Painters at the Angel where Tracey, Alan and the whole crew managed to help us have the most perfect wedding! From the beginning, Tracy was incredibly helpful and supported us in putting together a fantastic day. We started with a delicious brunch with our guests which included a selection of bacon and sausage sandwiches followed by some mini quiches. When the rest of our party came, we had drinks on arrival where the team were very attentive and caring towards our guests. Finally, the most talked about aspect of our wedding, the grazing table! I cannot explain how beautiful and mouth watering this table looked. The food was fresh, locally sourced and very, very tasty! Tracy, Alan and the whole team went above and beyond with us, often checking in on us to make sure as the bride and groom we had a chance to sit down, have a drink and something to eat. Not only were the team very caring of us, but also of our guest. Painters at the Angel holds a special place in our hearts and we are so grateful for all the work everyone put in to make our day so special.
Had a very nice breakfast here with colleagues on the way to a funeral. The food was beautifully done and the waitress was very helpful (not sure if her name but I think she had a South African accent). Lovely surroundings and cute tea cosy on the teapots!
Always have a good experience at Painters. Staff are always friendly and nothing is too much and the food is always excellent and tastes fresh Quite possibly the best what’s royal I’ve ever had!
We visited Painters as a family of 12 for a post-Xmas gathering and it was the perfect venue.\\n\\nThey were so accommodating of such a big group and didn’t make us feel like we were an inconvenience at all despite the fact we took up so much space and must had made for a tricky time in the kitchen\\n\\nThe food was delicious, all coming out hot, correct and perfectly cooked. The staff were welcoming, warm and friendly and the atmosphere was lovely.\\n\\nHighly recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
We went to Painters on Saturday with family for brunch and had a really lovely time. Great choice of food on the menu, which was all brought to us at the same time and lovely and hot. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we all so enjoyed the ambiance of the venue and had a really good time.
We visited Painters as a family of 12 for a post-Xmas gathering and it was the perfect venue. They were so accommodating of such a big group and didn’t make us feel like we were an inconvenience at all despite the fact we took up so much space and must had made for a tricky time in the kitchen The food was delicious, all coming out hot, correct and perfectly cooked. The staff were welcoming, warm and friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend
Afternoon tea my friends Christmas pressie for me on the 9th. We loved it, thank you. Even found me cushions for my bad back. Much appreciated. Sally and Lynn xxx
Absolutely amazing place. Friendly staff and cosy space will make you fell relaxed and cared. I had the most amazing tacco for dinner, which is a must if you like to taste something out of space! Owners of the restaurant are the most welcoming people ever and had lots of brilliant ideas to make you feel special. And of course the fifth star is for being the most dog friendly place in town!
Lovely decor and warm friendly staff. Log fires and great lunch menu. Great place to meet up with friends. ??