Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 21124 reviews

What User likes about The Penny Farthing Coffee Shop:
This restaurant is a charming little spot that serves delicious breakfast. Even though the waitress was by herself, the food was freshly cooked and I have no complaints. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is clean. They offer dine-in, takeout, pre-ordering, delivery, and catering services for events. View all feedback. What sminic87 doesn't like about The Penny Farthing Coffee Shop:
I have ordered from Penny Farthing once before and enjoyed a jacket potato. However, on my second visit, I ordered from their gluten-free menu as I am intolerant to gluten. Unfortunately, the food I received was not prepared gluten-free, resulting in an allergic reaction that ruined the rest of my day. Despite apologizing and offering a refund, the blame was placed on a new staff member, which is not an acceptable ex... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 19 reviews
jennifermatk
04.03.2024 - 13:36

We tried the small breakfast for £5.25 and it was delightful. The food was freshly cooked and served by friendly and helpful staff. We couldn't find any faults...

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Jordan
04.03.2024 - 13:36

The staff was completely awful. They provided no assistance whatsoever. I do not recommend dining at this restaurant.

tonw406
04.03.2024 - 13:36

Great breakfast, great coffee, reasonable prices, and very accommodating to customer needs. Not much else to add!

sminic87
04.03.2024 - 13:36

I’ve ordered from Penny Farthing once before and had a jacket potato that was quite nice. On my second time, I ordered from their dedicated gluten free menu (I...

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robnh61
04.03.2024 - 13:36

This is off the beaten track but is a proper cafe. The bacon muffin was tasty and the service was good considering the current problems.

Gastroranking-it
2.6 ★ from 6 reviews
harry
20.06.2024 - 16:36

Food is very good here we been lots of times they aslo do buffets for all partys nothing is too big or small for them always got a smile and very helpful for yo...

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313JeM
20.06.2024 - 16:36

Nice food, excellent value but poor staff. No acknowledgement or friendliness almost verging on rudeness. Shan't be going back.

sminic87
20.06.2024 - 16:36

I have ordered from Penny Farthing once before and enjoyed a jacket potato. However, on my second visit, I ordered from their gluten-free menu as I am intoleran...

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F3551LGangelar
20.06.2024 - 16:36

There was only one staff member, so we had to wait 10 minutes before being served. The portions were really good size. We would consider visiting again, but we...

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Shaun
20.06.2024 - 16:36

I visited this restaurant today and felt very unwelcome by the female employee working there. The drinks were served in chipped, dirty cups and the food was fla...

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Menu
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews

This restaurant is a charming little spot that serves delicious breakfast. Even though the waitress was by herself, the food was freshly cooked and I have no co...

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I enjoyed a lovely, freshly prepared breakfast at this restaurant. I sipped on two cups of delicious, fresh coffee. The place was clean and the food was excelle...

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4.9 ★ from 529 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 78 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.4 ★ from 580 reviews
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