The place is very quaint on the patio, the servers all seem to really be loving their jobs. They know everything about all the dishes and are willing to help you make the difficult decisions because it ALl sounds good. And the food is Devine! You will love this place and the food!
We went to Stow to have a stroll around the lovely shops, stopped off at The Hive for lunch -- the food was so good we went back the next day to try the breakfast, we were not disappointed it was delicious right down to the last bit. Definite recommend this place, truly great food and lovely warm and friendly service and lovely atmosphere xx
Very attentive staff, good food and very clean. One of the best of its kind in the uk. A must go to place when visiting Stow
A delicious place to eat and the owners hail from Shaw which adds to the wonderfullness. Rarebit was scrumptious and then divine passion fruit and coconut cake. Highly recommend 🤓
What a lovely cafe! Stopped in for breakfast today, hubby had The Hive breakfast and I had a sausage sarnie and both meals were excellent. The service was very friendly and the menu very nice. We will happily go back here again.
A love spot for lunch or tea and cake in Stow. The staff were extremely friendly and the service was very good. They have a menu with good variety for all diets including vegan (which I am). I had the daily soup (always vegetarian) plus two of the daily salads which they happily modified for me. Double checking to see if I ate honey was a true sign of a place that can be trused with dietary restrictions! Would go back in a heart beat :)
Came upon the Hive whilst strolling past . Excellent place for coffee and cakes .. staff are very polite and charming ... high quality eatery definately worth a visit ... in fact its the bees knees !!!
Visited this wee gem with my mum and dad yesterday. In fact, it's so good, we visited twice in one day. Stow is one of my favourite places and this is now my favourite place in Stow. The food was amazing and the service was some of the friendliest we've ever had. Do yourselves a favour and visit this great wee place. We'll definitely be back!
We are English but visiting from France and we're here with family went here today for light lunch and then returned for tea and cake - if all establishments were as good as this it would be perfect great food great staff a pleasure to visit !
Amazing food and incredibly friendly service. Will be back tomorrow! I'd recommend the ruhbarb gin with elderflower tonic...
Seriously yummy spot for brekkie. Delicious.....and great coffee. Would highly recommend.
A lovely place, magnificent coffee especially as it’s decaf and gorgeous cake. Very welcoming staff. Will definitely return.
Lovely find, The Hive in Stow is a wonderful place to eat, drink and relax. Great staff and great atmosphere- we'll be back soon !!
This place is amazing, beautiful food and lovely people, today was our first visit but definitely not our last.
Beautiful little cafe! The decor was warm & inviting. The staff were super friendly. As a sole diner they put me at ease straight away and made me feel very welcome. The food was delicious especially the homemade baked beans.
Highly recommend :)
A really nice, family-run business with friendly and polite staff. I think I had the best brunch of my life here, the smoked salmon was delicious, the avocado toast had a thick layer of avocado on top. All the ingredients felt high quality and fresh, I defenetly recommend a visit to this fantastic restaurant!
5/5⭐️ for sure!
Back again. As good a breakfast as you will find anywhere in the world.
Maybe the best hot chocolate ever! Delicious breakfast - even properly cooked sausages! Lovely wait staff.
Hopefully back tomorrow!
We had a really lovely lunch with drinks and cake here. A great menu with wonderful food. Gorgeous salads which were imaginative, and frittata. Chocolate torte to die for (and vegan!) Fab aero cake. Spot on service from really friendly staff even though it was really busy. We'll definitely be back, it's our go to in Stow now.
My partner and I visited The Hive back in late July on a very busy Saturday morning. We were greeted by friendly staff, and had a small but well worth it wait for a table. The food was brilliant -- fresh, locally sourced, beautifully presented, good serving size, satisfying and tasty. The staff were very accommodating and friendly and my partner and I loved the atmosphere. We would visit Stow-on-the-Wold again just to eat here!
Lovely cafe with very friendly staff! We received a lovely welcome when we entered the cafe and were shown to a table swiftly. The food was good and there was a good level of choice for vegetarians. Would visit again when we’re next in the area.
Incredibly welcoming and attentive staff. Lovely vibe and the food was delicious. Our dog was welcomed with a treat. Looking forward to coming back! Hive is the type of place I think of when I imagine stopping in a nice cafe for lunch. Nothing negative at all.
Warm and friendly service with excellent decor! A proper gem of a café with tasty treats and bakes on show for you to choose from, including gluten free options (which for me was great - the passion fruit carrot cake was unbelievably light and tasty). They also gave you a nice wedge too, not a sliver ;-). I would highly recommend a visit to anyone going to Stow on the Wold - you will not leave hungry or disappointed.
Always fabulous! Been coming here for lunch & coffees for a few years & everything is always fresh, tasty & thoughtfully presented. The ladies who run The Hive are Northeners I think - & it shows - very hard-working and genuinely friendly. Took my Mum in today for lunch ( pea & courgette fritatta amazing rosemary potatoes & superb homemade slaw) Just wish we didn't have a 40 odd mile round trip to get there!
Highlight of my stay in the Cotswolds. After experiencing sub-par customer service at a certain local organic farm(!), it was so refreshing to eat breakfast here. The staff are absolutely amazing - so friendly, efficient, kind and they greet and treat all their customers with such genuine warmth. It is obvious how proud they are to work there. I was so impressed that I returned 30mins later to have a coffee and read my book! Will be my first stop when I’m next in the area - thank you again to Pod & Team!
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