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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1300 reviews

What Bruce Cook doesn't like about Chesters By The River:
Unfortunately, this place, which I had previously loved, does not offer any milk alternatives. There is even a vegan sticker on the dairy milk machine, alongside a carton of Oatly! I only discovered that only regular milk was being used in drinks when my sister spotted a staff member filling the milk dispenser. When I brought up the issue, I suggested that they state "ice milk available" to clarify the milk options.... View all feedback. What di likes about Chesters By The River:
Dropped in for ciabatta at lunchtime. Never tire of visiting here. Booked in to stay again in Winter. Great place to eat or stay. Pooch always enjoys her chicken breast. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Thomas
24.10.2022 - 16:07

Chesters is amazing. Not much is labelled vegan (which is why I think they get so busy), so I have to ask every time if what I want is vegan and every time they...

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Merel
24.10.2022 - 16:07

I went with a group of non vegans and all were so impressed with the quality of the cakes (all vegan!

Julia
24.10.2022 - 16:07

Couldn’t ask for a nicer place to find in the lakes! The pastries were amazing and the staff were lovely. They’ve really nicely decorated the place. I’m recomme...

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Jade
24.10.2022 - 16:07

Absolutely lovely food, and everything vegan! We ate there twice in two days. Pies lovely, focaccia lovely, chickpea sandwich also lovely! And we took salads ho...

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Poppy
24.10.2022 - 16:07

Amazing location, which makes this place VERY busy. Managed to get a table inside, still with a lovely view. Couldnt see the word 'vegan ' on any cakes but coul...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 246 reviews
Gordon
28.12.2023 - 19:33

This restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience. The food is outstanding, earning a perfect score of 5. While the service is also commendable with a sco...

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M
28.12.2023 - 19:33

The menu has a good selection, though it doesn't have an overwhelming variety; they focus on what they do best. The food was delicious, well-presented, and cook...

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John
28.12.2023 - 19:33

Great restaurant with delicious food! Price per person: £20–30. Food rating: 3/5. Service rating: 5/5. Atmosphere rating: 4/5. Recommended dish: Fish and Chips.

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Steve
28.12.2023 - 19:33

Very busy on a rainy Wed afternoon. Nice interior. Staff very professional , well trained. Beer nice variety slightly expensive it's a hotel bar ! Nice larger t...

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Ross
28.12.2023 - 19:33

After myself and my partner waffles through some waterfall woodlands about three and a half miles down the road, we realised it was half seven and we needed som...

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Happycow
5.0 ★ from 72 reviews
Thomas
16.06.2023 - 12:42

Amazing cafe, staff report it is now fully vegan. Vast selection of cakes, pasties, vegan sausage rolls and hot food options including pizza, burger, Sri Lankan...

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Dēvids
16.06.2023 - 12:42

What a delight to find such imaginative and creative food. So many choices and all absolutely superb quality.

Poppy
16.06.2023 - 12:42

An amazing menu with no trumpeting about its being all vegan. Great pasties and cakes, loaded fries, fritters and salads. Love it

Brandon
16.06.2023 - 12:42

I really cried when I first visited here. So it would be if everyone were vegan. A great atmosphere, the place was full. We ate here three times in two days. Th...

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Eugene
16.06.2023 - 12:42

Delicious food and beautiful views. Very recommended

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3.1 ★ from 2 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 392 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 588 reviews

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