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Alfresco cafe

Wrexham Rd, Whitchurch SY13 1AF, United Kingdom

Alfresco cafe
Cafe
4.5
30 reviews
8 comments
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X78J+59 Whitchurch, United Kingdom
+44 1948 780170
hadleyparkwhitchurch.com
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Monday: Close
Tuesday: Close
Wedneasday: Close
Thursday: 9–14
Friday: 9–14
Saturday: 9–14
Sunday: 9–14
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Ian J Noone
Ian J Noone176 days ago
Probably the worst breakfast I've ever eaten. On arrival we were greeted by miserable staff and the owner (I assume) whose only comment was "you'll have to open the windows if you're sitting inside".

I ordered a large breakfast with black pudding and a cup of tea. After sitting down I was told that I needed to come to the counter to collect my tea. Hot water, cold milk and a teabag tossed in for good measure. There's no way on earth that a good cup of tea will result from this practice, ever!

The breakfast arrived twice, both times with hash brown instead of black pudding. We did our own swapping about and eventually ended up with something like what we had ordered. The egg yolk was runny, always a good sign in my book, until I realised that the white was also runny, very poor. The bacon looked as if it had been sat in the bain marie for far too long and was tough as old boots. The mushrooms were almost raw, surely a busy cafe should know how to cook mushrooms? Mind you, if you don't cook them the content of the plate seems greater, maybe that's why they arrived in that state? The toast was cold and smothered in cheap margarine, very unappetising. The sausage was reasonable in flavour if a little cold and although the baked beans tasted ok they too were lukewarm at best.

We visited this place as part of a motorcycle club ride out. If anyone else is considering doing the same I would strongly advise you against it. I woke up today with the worst stomach ache I have endured. I have been very poorly all day and being that the food I ate at this cafe was the only food I ate all day I would strongly suspect that my condition was down to their lukewarm, poorly stored and undercooked produce.

I have eaten far better at roadside greasy spoons. I expected a lot from this place, unfortunately, it failed to deliver in spectacular fashion. Very disappointed.
Philip Jones
Philip Jones207 days ago
Nice friendly cafe with a campsite attached at the rear, reasonable prices for breakfast and a good portion size, campsite was also reasonable at £10 per night. Toilets and showers absolutely spotless, probably the nicest we have ever visited. Well done, 5 stars all round!
Carl Gorton Photography
Carl Gorton Photography237 days ago
I like a breakfast sandwich on a Friday as my dinner break, today was no different. Found this beautiful cafe tucked away on a caravan site and decided to stop , I was not disappointed with the food or the location.
Would definitely recommend for a relaxed atmosphere and lovely place to stop off.
Carl
Philip Moses
Philip Moses329 days ago
Perfect! Just what we needed on our long journey south from Chester via the A41. Only 1 minute off the A41 Whitchurch bypass and set in beautiful surroundings at Hadley Park. Speedy service, freshly cooked and substantial food, gluten-free options, and water for our dog - extremely good value for money! Thank you.
Lee Taylor
Lee Taylor360 days ago
Nice place and nice food. Need some bins outside and it could be a bit more dog friendly.
Paul edge
Paul edge1 year ago
Lovely place for a breakfast or food large parking area just off the main road but can also be easily accesed from the whitchurch arm of the canal from the jubilee park in the tiwn its roughly 2.5 km with the start being along the sandstone trail and then turning right just after the basin and lift up bridge. The cafe has a wide choice of breakfast items as well as hot and cold drinks and full toilet facilities. Seating area are both inside and out with a ramped accessible entrance.
Brownies Crafts
Brownies Crafts1 year ago
Lovely people had a great piece of cake and coffee.
Places to sit outside and dogs welcome sorry didn't have anything cooked but it looked good.
Emma Samways
Emma Samways1 year ago
Stumbled across this walking along the canal, nicely signposted. Lovely food, quick service, clean and tidy. Highly recommend
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