Fables Coffee House

Having visited multiple time we were not disappointed. Had the vegetarian breakfast and it was superb. Really good portions and very high quality ingredients. Often can be difficult to get good breakfasts. Loved it! Service was fantastic as well (Jenny) and the venue itself is really well maintained and lovely to be in.

Lovely converted old library with seating outside for dog owners . Some tables have large parasols ( ideal for inclement weather ). Dominic , our server was courteous and very friendly ( advising us of a forty minute wait for food service ), which only turned out to be fifteen minutes. Chose the Ploughman’s Sandwich , a super twist on the conventional ploughman’s - pulled ham hock with salad leaves , tomato’s, cheese and a delicious chutney. Accompanied with a mini pork pie, ramekin of pickle onions, homemade Apple coleslaw , and large seasoned potato wedges . Good value for money and ideal for a lunch time meal . Service was excellent , and managed to get a table as other diners left ( was quite busy for a Saturday afternoon- not sure if booking is judicious, especially if you want to sit inside ). Overall We enjoyed our meal and the service we received.

If you're looking for a "grab and go" breakfast, this is not the place for you. Big cities would describe this as an eating experience. The inside is bright and clean with seating for about 50. There's also an outside patio with further seating. The service is welcoming and friendly. Nothing is rushed. The food is cooked to order, the menu makes you aware of a potential delay, but that just gives you more time to enjoy your drink and take in the decor (on one wall is a bookshelf, another advertises local coffee beans). The back of the menu says The Fables can be hired for private events and I envisage evenings of book signings or poetry readings The wait for food is worth it. The full English is delicious and well portioned, if there had been any more I would have been looking for a nearby bench to nap it off. I particularly liked the addition of spinach to the mix, and those BBQ beans should come with a warning. Just as we were leaving, I witnessed an eggs Benedict being served and now I have to come back.