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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 257 reviews

What Wanderer16960 doesn't like about The Cafe At The River And Rowing Museum:
Very disappointing visit. No visible menu on display and no food suitable for young children, only cakes and pastries on display with no prices visible. Expensive £8.50 for a toasted sandwich. Hot chocolate was luke warm. 2 baby chinos ordered £2.50 each )did not come with marshmallows, they cost extra apparently ! Staff not friendly. At table we sat at there were pieces of food still on floor from a previous custome... View all feedback. What Margron likes about The Cafe At The River And Rowing Museum:
Social distancing measures were excellent. There were a number of volunteers for the museum who guided us to the cafe. My wife is gluten free and the staff went out of their way to ensure her meal was indeed gluten free. I had hot dogs and chips whilst my wife had jacket potato with Tuna Mayo . We followed that with salted caramel ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. The chocolate was melted and came in a small pouring... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
2.9 ★ from 49 reviews
Wanderer16960
24.12.2023 - 01:41

Very disappointing visit. No visible menu on display and no food suitable for young children, only cakes and pastries on display with no prices visible. Expensi...

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David
24.12.2023 - 01:41

The staff behind the counter were unfriendly. Is it too much to ask for a smile? The dishes we ordered did not match what was listed on the menu. I would not su...

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David
24.12.2023 - 01:41

When this was run by the Chocolate Cafe it was good, but I've been twice since it reopened under new management and both times the service has been terrible. Th...

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Another
24.12.2023 - 01:41

After hearing about the museum cafe under new management, we were excited to give it a try. The signs outside advertising "organic coffee" and "artisan" offerin...

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BABAJANGAS
24.12.2023 - 01:41

We enjoyed a delicious full English breakfast, coffee, and pastries while sitting outside on their lovely and tranquil terrace. We were very impressed with the...

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At the River and Rowing Museum café, experiences diverge sharply, revealing a blend of highs and lows. While some visitors delight in the outdoor terrace and high-quality breakfast offerings, others lament poor service, long wait times, and inadequate hygiene practices. The café, once celebrated as the Chocolate Café, now struggles with menu transparency and child-friendly options, leading to recommendable backward comparisons. Friendly staff and gluten-free accommodations were praised, but inconsistent service and pricing left a sour taste for many. In summary, the café has potential, yet significant improvements in service and menu diversity are essential for revitalizing the dining experience.

Facebook
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Google
4.0 ★ from 36 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.0 ★ from 46 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 162 reviews

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