The Rustic Bean - Cherwell

This charming café is a wonderful spot to enjoy a meal with your furry friend. The decor is lovely and the staff is incredibly welcoming. The menu features rustic, simple dishes that are executed and presented beautifully. The latte coffee is top-notch and the sourdough bacon sandwich is outstanding.

I don't understand why this cafe only has two stars because it is fantastic. The food is delicious, the cakes are yummy, and the coffee is really good.

Let me start by saying that on the day (2/01/23) the restaurant was full. We placed three orders one after the other and were all seated at the same table. Our drinks were served sporadically, taking over 10 minutes for three coffees and a tea. The sandwiches, of which mine was quite good, came out in a random order. My order was for two sandwiches, the first arrived, then the second 20 minutes later, and finally, 15 minutes after that, mine arrived. Other tables received their orders before me, even though they had ordered after me. The lack of organization at the front of house and in the kitchen was evident. This is what lets this place down when it is busy - they seemed unable to handle the volume. Would I go again? Yes, but only if it was not as crowded. Sorry.

Always friendly staff very helpful. Excellent coffee and cakes, croissants from their own bakery across the road. Always a great stop while in town.

I came to get a coffee and kids hot chocolate, welcome was none non existent no friendy smile or welcome. incorrect price on till and display screen, seemed too much bother to correct. Hot choc a bit big for kids l, coffee nice.