This is such a quaint little cafe in an amazingly beautiful setting of the country park. It has the option to sit inside, or out on a small deck space which overlooks the most gorgeous scene of water, reeds and wildlife.The drinks are decent, as is the food. However, despite being very friendly, it was felt that the staff didn't really listen well to your orders and got easily flustered with any order made with more than 3 items. In fact, one coffee wasn't made, one was made wrong and the sandwiches we ordered had one missing as well.If you have time to wait and don't mind repeating yourself a few times to be sure your order is correct, the food and drinks are worth the wait and the setting...
The coffee was good as was the tea, the cakes where ok and did gluten free which I am told was a nice cake chocolate and orange. However, they seem to allow dogs all over the place including the tables. If you are a dog walker that may be acceptable, but to allow the inside the main café uncontrolled is not acceptable. We sat outside overlooking the lake which was quite pleasant but would not go back due to the strange smell in the café and the dogs everywhere.
I have visited here several times now so My review is based on all visits not just today 's. The staff in the cafe need some serious training in customer service. Everytime I have found them rude and abrupt. Upon one visit with family and visiting grandparents we waited nearly an hr for sandwiches. When asked we were simply told 'they are being made ' today hubby askedwere sugar etc was for tea the person serving just pointed! I won 't be using the cafe again.
I went in after a long morning walk and all I needed was a coffee to perk me up. Unfortunately I had to wait a very long time for it to be made and there was a lack of customer service. However the coffee was delicious and the scenery from the outside seating is beautiful.
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After a good family walk around some or all of Barnwell Park, this cosy little cafe is great to warm yourself within. The hot chocolate is a favourite (with or without the cream and sprinkles) and the cakes are scrummy
A very nice experience at the Kingfisher Cafe, very good coffee and perhaps the best cake I've ever had. The patio overlooking the water is very nice on a warm day. We will be back.
This cafe is an ideal meet up point in Barnwell Country Park.The setting is good overlooking the lake. The drinks and cakes were OK as was the service from friendly staff.
Set in the lovely Barnwell Country Park this has a terrace overlooking one of the lakes. Decent choice of soft drinks and good coffee. Recommended just for the views ,
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We often walk in the park and the cafe always provides a warm friendly place to get a cup of coffee and a cake or snack. Great BLT! Dog friendly.
Enjoyed my brunch and catch-up. Lovely gardens. Enjoyed browsing on the way out too through the garden and gift wares/homewares sections.
