Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 485 reviews

What User likes about The Pillar Box Cafe:
we had breakfast here before going, eating was nice, service was prompt and the staff was friendly. we took away cakes with us, which were also very nice. we'd be back here if we were back in the opposite. View all feedback. What JenAnnie doesn't like about The Pillar Box Cafe:
We stopped here for coffee this morning. The Cappuccinos were very good. There was no atmosphere in this Cafe the cakes under plastic covers did not look very appetising. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 31 reviews
110daddysgirl
14.02.2024 - 10:11

Friendly and dog-friendly! A warm welcome on a wet day, with delicious home-made food. Would recommend the cheese omelettes.

Stephen
14.02.2024 - 10:11

A very kind and welcoming place for a solo traveller. Good solid food..not quite so sure about the cappuccino but the Malteser slice was great

t2cps
14.02.2024 - 10:11

What an absolutely lovely place. Family run by a lovely couple. He also does bicycle repairs. Virtually all home made. Great breakfasts and cakes. A real commun...

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JBMCUMBRIA
14.02.2024 - 10:11

From the look of it from the outside (and the inside ! not the sort of place I would normally frequent.But having looked at the reviews we decided to give it a...

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66stew
14.02.2024 - 10:11

Nice little cafe in centre of the town. Just got coffees and cake, but both were very nice and served by helpful friendly staff. I would go again.

Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
E1041PAjackies
11.05.2024 - 21:32

Prepared me boxed Afternoon Tea x4 to take when visiting elderly family. They were delicious. Freshly prepared, a lovely selection of items, loads of it and gre...

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Jackie
11.05.2024 - 21:32

Had boxed Afternoon Teas X4 prepared to take with us when visiting family today. They were fantastic. Lovely selection of delicious, freshly made cakes, scones,...

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Alison
11.05.2024 - 21:32

We called in to the pillar box cafe on a Saturday morning had a pot for tea and homemade cheese scones, which was delicious. Then the following Wednesday we cal...

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Alex
11.05.2024 - 21:32

This cafe is excellent, with truly friendly and welcoming staff.

Antoinette
11.05.2024 - 21:32

The staff is welcoming and attentive, and the food is delicious and nourishing.

Google
4.6 ★ from 77 reviews
Veronica
24.12.2023 - 09:32

Lovely friendly owners . Cafe is a hub of the local community Great coffee food , Our dogs enjoyed the visit too ! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per...

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Gary
24.12.2023 - 09:32

We called in for a drink whilst shopping with our dog, everyone was so friendly, it had a great community feeling, lots of elderly people congregating and a lov...

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alfie
24.12.2023 - 09:32

Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: English Breakfast

Matthew
24.12.2023 - 09:32

Great food and value for money, service good. Coffee was average though Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £1–10

Riina
24.12.2023 - 09:32

Excellent lunch. Ordered a variety of lunches for a large group and everyone very much enjoyed theirs. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Service: Take out M...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 8 reviews

We had breakfast here before going, eating was nice, service was prompt and the staff was friendly. we took away cakes with us, which were also very nice. we'd...

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Very nice manager owner. nice to talk about why the city closed early on Saturday. wife was very happy. eat all the house made, tasted amazing. we're coming bac...

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Nice little caffe, just called to get a coffee on the way to walltown.

Had an breakfast and an omelette. really good with great service. recommended

A lovely little cafe. Good food at modest prices. Staff pleasant and efficient. We break our journey from Wigan to Newcastle to enjoy a lovely lunch.

Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 74 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 98 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 185 reviews

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