Reviews - Flames

Coffee, British, Vegetarian

Reviews summary

Flames Café offers an all-day breakfast menu with decent burgers, but the limited options and congested seating can detract from the experience. While some diners appreciate the prompt service and quality food, others have encountered long waits and inconsistency, particularly when it comes to sandwich orders. A few reviews highlight rude staff interactions, leaving customers feeling unwelcome. Conversely, others praise the friendly service and enjoyable meals, especially during lunch. Overall, while the atmosphere can be inviting, improvements in hospitality and menu variety would enhance the dining experience for all patrons.

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 376 reviews

Was BobW1300 at Flames a mag?

Several lunchtime visits to this unpretentious venue have all resulted in a very adequate lunch experience. It's not exotic or adventurous. Just good and with friendly service. View all feedback.

What ssarguro dislikes about Flames:

The menu is limited, they have breakfast options all day, burgers are great and filling. Decently priced. The place is small and congested. Roadside parking subject to availability. They charge 50p for serving tap water, which I thought was rather steep.. View all feedback.

Reviews from various users

Tripadvisor

Last update : 06.02.2024

3.4 ★ from 53 reviews
miriam370
06.02.2024

Called into Flames Bar and Cafe on a lunchtime after calling into Coventry City Centre to do some shopping. Ordered a bacon sandwich which came with tacos, a lovely bit of salad and a creamy coleslaw. The coffee came at the same time as the food and was nice and hot. All in all delicious food served quickly and lovely staff to go with it. Its not the first time I have eaten here and certainly won't be the last. Good food and very reasonable prices cooked fresh on a daily basis.

neilc46
06.02.2024

Dropped in for a cooked breakfast and it was fantastic, staff were very friendly and attentive. The decor is great, gives it a traditional cafe feel and the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

miriam370-1
06.02.2024

Have visited Flames on two occasions when meeting an old work colleague at lunch time. We often have a snack and coffee and the food is always hot and well presented. What is nice is that when the weather is nice we can sit outside and enjoy the good weather and when not so nice we can sit inside. The staff are always pleasant and efficient without having to wait any length of time to be served.

geebee1963
06.02.2024

We stopped here today for lunch, ordered two milkshakes, ham and cheese toasted sandwich and an all day breakfast, drinks were served pretty much straight away, the food was served not long after, we both throughly enjoyed our visit here and would recommend it to anyone.

bobw1300
06.02.2024

Several lunchtime visits to this unpretentious venue have all resulted in a very adequate lunch experience. It's not exotic or adventurous. Just good and with friendly service.

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 27.04.2024

4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
go701401
27.04.2024

Came in here a 2 times for breakfast, first visit the staff was very rude, we asked for no black pudding and it came out with black pudding, my friend came in with a sausage roll was told to put it away as they don’t welcome outside food which we completely understood she put it away but what wasn’t okay was the chef barging out and raising his voice at my friend. After the 1st visit one of my friends suggested we go eat here I was hesitatent but thought I’ll give it another try, as soon as I sat down was told to move which is fine but annoying as the place had lots of free tables, the way the waistress spoke is horrendous, they belittle people who are just trying to enjoy there morning with a breakfast, one of the guys on 2 tables away from me only ordered coffee whereas his two friends ordered a large breakfast, she came out of the counter after spoke to the man like he was a child, are u only ordering 2 meals, you know you can’t share the mega, he said yes she said you can’t eat his food. I thought that was terrible, everybody in the cafe could hear. Never been to a place so unwelcoming, as soon as you walk in no friendly welcome, being in there they make you feel so unwelcome like your bothering them .I’ve never made a review or took my time to do this as I’ve never experienced such a horrible place. I think you should value the customers you do have a be a little nicer to people. Would tell everybody to avoid this place for sure!!

brenda-c-school1
27.04.2024

We were on our last morning before travelling home and wanted a breakfast to keep us going. We ordered the Mega breakfast and sat outside in the sunshine. The breakfast was very good and we both tried hard to finish it but were defeated by the toast. The service was very friendly and we felt really welcome. Would recommend to anyone wanting a good breakfast all sizes available! Yum.

steviec189
27.04.2024

I stopped by while waiting for Mrs. Steve189. I had a couple of cappuccinos and Mrs. Steve189 had a tea when she joined me. Both drinks were tasty and the staff was very welcoming. Judging by the many breakfasts being served to locals, I would assume that the breakfast options are also good here!

prm161
27.04.2024

I recently discovered this restaurant during a visit to Coventry and ended up dining here twice in one day! My friends and I visit Coventry annually for an event, and we always struggle to find good, affordable places to eat. We were delighted to stumble upon this gem in the City Centre. It's a small establishment with friendly staff and a unique, quirky decor. We first visited for a late breakfast where I enjoyed a fantastic salmon and eggs on toast, which was delicious and reasonably priced. My friend opted for the Full English breakfast, which looked equally appetizing. We also enjoyed some nice coffees with our meal. Later in the afternoon, just before closing, we came back for more. I had a toasted salmon and egg sandwich, while others in my group tried the club sandwiches and baguettes, all of which were generously filled and great value for money. We will definitely be returning to this place next time we're in Coventry!

claire-h-school2312
27.04.2024

I come here quite alot always have a milky coffee which comes really hot and tastes amazing. I norm have either a breakfast or egg on toast both are amazing the only down point i would say there is is that i dont like black pudding and you cant change it for mushrooms but obviously thats just a personal preference otherwise a lovely place nice friendly staff

Menu

Last update : 12.12.2022

4.6 ★ from 7 reviews
karlie66
12.12.2022

If they like old fashioncafés, they will like this place. decent cup tee. burger and chips were just like the burger they would expect from an independent caffe in 80s. although other places make better burgers, I felt quite nostalgic. the staff are friendly and provide good service.

jayden09
12.12.2022

Amazing breakfast that is freshly cooked and also with the possibility of tinted tomato is a bonus. the staff is polite and helpful and changes their order if they want to exchange something. this delicious breakfast is difficult to find in coventry.

jayden09
12.12.2022

I thought I would have breakfast in a chain restaurant or a coffee shop. found a good old brite and got excellent eating and service. seems to sell hope someone keeps the same service and eat

benjamin70-3
12.12.2022

Great food lots of it. Can recommend the breakfast. Staff are polite and friendly.

iwalsh-fish9647
12.12.2022

Brilliant caffe, had a full english and it was delicious. good value! beautiful on the stierhof also from the windows. a clearer font on the menu as a foreigner (every country that does not use Roman characters) could have difficulty reading it, my only criticism really!

Facebook
4.1 ★ from 30 reviews
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4.1 ★ from 47 reviews
Yelp
4.1 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 48 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 180 reviews

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