Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 463 reviews

What Melissa Holmes doesn't like about The Waterfront Cafe:
This cafe is very large but only had one person serving on sunny Sunday. We turned up at 10am wanting a snack, but were told no food served before 12! Coffee was OK and resonably priced, however served in a cardboard cup rather than a real cup, rather disappointing. View all feedback. What Destany Tromp likes about The Waterfront Cafe:
Today we visited the restaurant with friends after going for a walk with our dog. We stopped by the cafe first to ask for directions for the walk, and a very friendly and helpful young lady provided us with a map and pointed us in the right direction. We had a wonderful two-hour walk on a good footpath, which was a nice change from slipping around in mud. After our walk, we returned to the cafe for coffee and sandwic... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Amanda
10.09.2024 - 07:04

Readable price,lovely staff ,good to mixer of different people

W
10.09.2024 - 07:04

When I visited the kitchen was closed for some reason so no meals available just sandwiches and some very flaky sausages rolls. The sandwiches were ok but on th...

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Colin
10.09.2024 - 07:04

Beautiful location overlooking the lake. Open for snacks, sandwiches etc, on the day we visited, Monday, but the kitchen is not open Monday and Tuesday so unabl...

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J
10.09.2024 - 07:04

Chaotic cafe seemingly run by teenagers.....they serve breakfast but they don't have any tomato ketchup....so dry bacon rolls. Such as a shame , this is a prime...

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Charl
10.09.2024 - 07:04

Do NOT !!!! DO NOT eat the low quality Steak rock hard on a soft as putty bun with gross processed cheese and cheap chilly sause. If you want a good quality bur...

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The Waterside Cafe at Bewl Water offers a pleasant dining experience with indoor and outdoor seating options. While the food and coffee may not be exceptional, the Covid-safe measures, lovely lake views, and friendly staff make it a convenient stop during a visit to Bewl Water. The cafe is praised for its range of drink choices, fresh sandwiches, and polite staff. However, some customers have noted issues with seating capacity, limited ice-cream selection, lack of hot food on certain days, and a specific staff member's aggressive behavior. Overall, it's a nice spot to relax after a walk or bike ride.

Tripadvisor
3.0 ★ from 14 reviews
Roxanne
11.10.2023 - 10:20

After taking a stroll around Bewl Water, this restaurant is a great spot to stop by for a drink or snack. The staff is friendly, the coffee is delicious, and th...

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Destany
11.10.2023 - 10:20

Today we visited the restaurant with friends after going for a walk with our dog. We stopped by the cafe first to ask for directions for the walk, and a very fr...

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Becky
11.10.2023 - 10:20

In these troubled times it's a bonus if you are able to get a drink while out exercising. The Waterside Cafe at Bewl Water is Covid safe. There's hand sanitiser...

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Kieran
11.10.2023 - 10:20

We only had tea and cake but it was fine. Meals were available to order. There were only a few people in as it was midweek and November. The indoor seating is q...

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Melissa
11.10.2023 - 10:20

This cafe is very large but only had one person serving on sunny Sunday. We turned up at 10am wanting a snack, but were told no food served before 12! Coffee wa...

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Google
3.9 ★ from 229 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.4 ★ from 220 reviews

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