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Hours
Sun
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Mon
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sat
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $33.00
CUISINES
Cafe, International, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
We are an independent coffee shop and eatery located at Thremhall Park. Surrounded by 12 acres of parkland with free parking the coffee shop has a very relaxed atmosphere.
PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $33.00
CUISINES
Cafe, International, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
80 reviews
Excellent
60
Very good
7
Average
6
Poor
4
Terrible
3
NorthernladEssexGirl
Bishops Stortford830 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
We were a party of 6 adults, my wife rang the day before to check that they could cope with 3 of the party being coeliacs so requiring gluten free breakfast, they confirmed they could accommodate us. They made breakfast for 3 of us who did not require gluten free, they then cleaned all the work areas to ensure no cross contamination and then cooked the none gluten breakfasts, my son could not have the sausages as they had gluten in them so they gave him additional bacon instead, no problem. The food is also very reasonably priced, you need to enter you car registration number on a screen to make sure you do not get a parking ticket, we knew this as we had been before.
Written 19 June 2023
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John B
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • couples
We stop here regularly for brunch or lunch on our trips back and forth on the M11. A relaxing alternative to the nearby Birchanger Services if all you need is delicious freshly prepared food, friendly staff and easy parking. Much more than just a "coffee shop"!
Written 21 November 2024
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Leroy C
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • solo
Great food, Great staff, Great place to relax after a long drive or business meeting. I had a full English breakfast. Very fair price. The Bacon is locally sourced from a real Butcher. You absolutely can taste the difference. Not salty and does not shrivel away into a scrap of meat. Due to the usual bacon being pumped with water. The Granary bread was exceptional. I WILL BE BACK (Arnie)
Written 6 June 2023
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Kenny
Bishops Stortford529 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
This place was always excellent before Covid arrived. Now, as cafés and restaurants open up carefully, this café is still not allowing customers inside. Even with necessary social distancing, there is sufficient room for 6 tables with 4 chairs at each. We sat outside on the ample lawn on a beautiful summers morning. However, as the weather closes in, they will need to allow customers in. They also, like most other restaurants, have a reduced menu. I understand that as there are usually items on the menu that don’t sell well and end up being thrown away. What I can’t understand is how the ‘All day breakfast’ can not be included as at most cafés, this is one of the most popular dishes. I was able to order eggs, bacon and beans on toast in a takeaway container with plastic knife and fork which no matter how you look at it, is not the same as a full breakfast including sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms etc on a real plate with metal knives and forks. I fully understand they are trying to be careful and for that I am most grateful. I returned my used tray that was not soiled in any way, and still the girl was straight onto sanitising it so full marks there. As always, the staff were polite and very friendly and the food was good. What I can’t understand is how other restaurants are opening with normal cutlery and crockery, how this café feels the need to be different. If the management do read these reviews, my suggestion is, don’t shoot yourselves in the foot. Your staff are clearly very careful to maintain high hygiene levels and like me, I’m sure people would trust you. Open the café fully as soon as possible, installing the necessary covers to maintain social distancing. I hope to be back really soon.
Written 23 August 2020
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190mayab
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review. We're glad that overall you have had a good experience with us. We are constantly reviewing the situation with the pandemic and the government guidelines, and hope to re-open the indoor seating in the café soon. The safety of our staff and our customers is our priority. We hope you will visit again.
Kind regards,
The Coffee Shop team
Written 2 September 2020
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Andy B
Harlow521 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The Thremhall Park Cafe is a regular stop for my cycling group. There's always a friendly welcome and a good range of light refreshments whether its sandwiches, cake or other freshly prepared food. I've always enjoyed the coffee they serve, and its a good cup of tea as well.
Their covid-secure steps are very good, its take-away style service at the moment and there's plenty of seating on the lawn right opposite the entrance to the cafe.
Written 2 August 2020
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190mayab
Hi Andy,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We're glad you enjoy visiting us and that you like our new coffee. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind regards,
The Coffee Shop team
Written 3 August 2020
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Elinor
Great Torrington3 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
Stopped here for lunch on our way up the M11 and was very impressed. The quiche was delicious, a generous portion and for a reasonable price. The gluten-free caramel shortbread, tiffin, and apple shortcake were lovely. Everything was clean and the surroundings were beautiful, perfect for the children to run around in. We liked it so much we visited again on our way back!
Written 5 July 2021
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Paul R
Epping1067 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The people who work at the Coffee Shop as so helpful and polite I just wish the coffee was hotter. This is not the first time I have mentioned it and several friends who also cycle and have visited have also said the coffee is only lukewarm sometimes. I just hope that on my next visit things have improved.
Written 21 February 2020
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190mayab
Hi Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I'm sorry that your coffee wasn't up to our usual standards. We would be delighted to welcome you back to show you that we can do better. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kindest regards,
The Coffee Shop team
Written 23 February 2020
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jhma8
Oswestry6 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
We stopped here this morning en route to an airport pick up. Freshly cooked full english breakfast, I loved the mushroom and cheese omelette. So good that we ordered sandwiches for our trip home.
Written 26 September 2021
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john r
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • family
After a lovely day walking around Hatfield Forest with our 2 dogs,
My wife, my daughter & myself popped in for something to eat.
We were quite late as we didn't realise they closed at 3:30
But nothing was too much trouble for the lovely friendly ladies serving.
The food was really great & they received back 3 clean plates.
We sat outside because of the dogs & I must say it really is a lovely setting, especially on a nice sunny day like we had.
Thoroughly recommended.
Written 21 August 2023
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Janice C
47 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
Highly recommend this lovely, friendly, cafe. The food was freshly cooked and delicious. We met family there as they travelled up the M11. It was perfect and as a bonus the sun was shining and we sat outside. The breakfast menu was great. We would definitely return and then go for a walk in Hatfield Forest which is just across the main road. A great place to meet as handy for Stansted Airport and M11.
Written 28 June 2021
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Jonny D
Bishops Stortford578 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Disappointing breakfast here with my daughter and cannot understand why this place has four and a half blobs/stars.
Bacon cold. Poor sausage reheated. Hard yoke on fried egg. Horrible cheap white cut bread. I could go on.
The test for me is would I return. The answer is a definite NO. One friendly member of staff. Another was so unfriendly. Don’t expect this. Not recommended.
Written 3 February 2020
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190mayab
Hi Jonny,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry that your experience with us wasn't up to our usual standards and would welcome the opportunity to show you that we can do better. We are committed to listening to our customers and welcome all feedback, especially when it can help us to improve.
We hope to see you and your daughter again soon.
Kindest regards,
The Coffee Shop team
Written 4 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Simon M Lincoln
Sawbridgeworth112 contributions
May 2021 • couples
First found this by a friends recommendation. Popped here for a business meeting and now been bring my wife here. Lovely outdoor setting, so close to Hatfield Forrest and Stansted Airoort. Had a very nice breakfast here and coffee with selection o milk alternatives
Written 1 October 2021
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Severian409
Harlow10 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
I’ve been coming here on and off for some time.
Everything you’d want from a coffee shop.
It’s very clean, the staff are friendly and the food is great.
Written 3 January 2025
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TracieClark
8 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
Love this place, really good menu all freshly cooked , excellent service and food especially from the lovely Jackie and Charlotte
Written 21 September 2024
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Maya Bullen
Really pleased you enjoyed your visit to our Coffee Shop and we will pass on your comments to the team. We do hope you will visit again soon x
Written 9 October 2024
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Heather B
50 contributions
May 2024 • business
This is a great spot for lunch great selection good service. Particularly like the fresh Quiches and salad with coleslaw. Thanks.
Written 13 May 2024
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