The Rustic Bean - Cherwell

I really like the Rustic Bean but what is going on at the moment. I understand that its Halloween but I go out for coffee to have a relaxing and enjoyable exper... read more I really like the Rustic Bean but what is going on at the moment. I understand that its Halloween but I go out for coffee to have a relaxing and enjoyable experience. I don’t want to have horrible masks and creepy images and a creepy clown watching me use the toilet. I always thought of the Rustic Bean as being a classy cafe, but at the moment its just turned into a horrible experience. Also all the “decorations” terrify my children. So at least for the time being I’ll be going to Waitrose for my relaxing coffee mornings.

Great spot to meet up with a friend for a coffee and piece of cake. The baked goods are fresh and there are excellent gluten free options. The coffee itself is... read more Great spot to meet up with a friend for a coffee and piece of cake. The baked goods are fresh and there are excellent gluten free options. The coffee itself is quality and the iced latte is properly falvourful. In summer, their milkshakes are hard to beat.

The assumption seemed to be if the cakes are gluten free we should know they contain nuts. I didn't and that could have had consequences. So please see to your... read more The assumption seemed to be if the cakes are gluten free we should know they contain nuts. I didn't and that could have had consequences. So please see to your allergy information. Your customer service could do with an attitude adjustment when dealing with a complaint. The shop was clean and pleasant and my tea was nice.

A tiny sliver of almond on top of the cake gave it away just in time. Of course they said it 's gluten-free. Everything is made with nut flour. They took it bac... read more A tiny sliver of almond on top of the cake gave it away just in time. Of course they said it 's gluten-free. Everything is made with nut flour. They took it back (after it was paid for) but didn 't offer an alternative until we pressed. Not everything has an allergy warning so beware. The coffee was good.

Walking around the marvellous town that is Banbury, we passed the Rustic Bean earlier in our visit. I made a mental note. We called in on our way back to the ca... read more Walking around the marvellous town that is Banbury, we passed the Rustic Bean earlier in our visit. I made a mental note. We called in on our way back to the car. Fabulous white chocolate drink, top quality Cappuccino. Excellent service from a young man in the café. Highly recommended.