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Reviewed 4 November 2023

I had the smallest jacket potato I have ever seen, with a spoonful of beans on top. It was literally toddler size and I ate it in 5 mouthfuls. Also a bit cold and definitely not cosy as described. Disappointing.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 November 2021

2 of us for an early lunch. I had the French toast with bacon and maple syrup…delicious! My wife had the bbq chicken, bacon and cheese panini…very generously filled and super tasty. Flat white coffee was good too. Very reasonably priced and good service. We’ll...be back very soon.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 25 November 2021

Nice cafe spoiled by the fact they can’t mop or sweep the floors on one visit (15/11/21) there was blond dog or human hair all over the floor. On the second visit (16/11/21) the next day it was still there. At both visits my kids...got covered in mud leftover food and random hair as above. The floors are literally slippy under foot with filth. I know food hygiene ratings mainly apply to the kitchen but this is not good enough.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 22 September 2021

Every time I visit this café the service is good - friendly staff and nice food. However, when I visited on 22nd Sept, the server did not acknowledge me as I approached the counter. He continued making drinks for a good 2 or 3 minutes...and completely ignored me. I couldn't believe it. I did wonder, at one point, whether I'd forgotten to remove my invisibility cloak. All he needed to say was, "I'll be with you in a moment" and it would have made the world of difference to my experience.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Cheryl D, General Manager at School House Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2021

Hi Catey1, we are so sorry that on this occasion you had this experience. We highly value our customers and will make sure that this rare event doesn't happen again. Thanks, Cheryl (Cafe Manager)

Reviewed 28 August 2021 via mobile

Came here on recommendation of Trip Advisor since we’re just visiting the area. My hot chocolate request was perfectly followed, the food was delicious and arrived promptly. My husband had the tuna, sweetcorn and cheese panini. I had a sausage bap, only thing that could...have been improve on was having two sausages instead of one.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 18 August 2021

Luke McLean is AWESOME! Although he forgot my chocolate sprinkles on top of my Oreo Milkshake and then proceeded to throw the packaging at me, he pulled it all back when he gave me a pencil and sorted out the music in the main dining...area for me, he then came over and made sweet sweet small-talk with me and my party and cleaned up our table without us asking. He also then presented me with an extra Oreo wrapped in napkins by getting down on one knee and apologising for the lack of chocolate sprinkles while passing it over. If all cafes had a Luke McLean then they would all be a lot better! Hudson is also cool too!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 28 June 2021

Friendly service, delicious food and good value. Nothing is too much trouble. There is a lot to like!

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 10 November 2020

I go to this cafe regularly and never leave disappointed! Friendly and prompt service, delicious drinks - hot and cold - and brilliant deserts. Their millionaire shortbread is the best I’ve ever had!

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 20 October 2020

Popped in here for lunch on my birthday. Fabulous service and great food. Was actually the best cheese and tomato toastie I have ever had! Very filling as well. Fabulous hot chocolate too. My partner loved the full English breakfast and coffee. We loved the...quirkiness of the use of a school hall with old school desks and the school bell on the window ledge. We would definitely visit again and fully recommend.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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cheryldU4063BD, General Manager at School House Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2020

Hi carolhG5550UN, We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at the School House Cafe. We hope that you had a really lovely birthday and are glad we could be a part of it. Cheryl

Reviewed 7 September 2020

Whole place looks really tatty and a bit grubby. Ingredients were all clearly very cheap and just thrown together - Obviously targeting the students on a budget. Definitely better places in Cheltenham.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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hudsontalbot, General Manager at School House Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2020

Hi TravelingFoodie1976, We are so sorry that this was your impression of us, unfortunately due to Covid we can’t use the the main cafe area with the till is a lot more inviting with more tables and seating. Can I ask what food you had?...More

Reviewed 3 September 2020 via mobile

It’s nice to see the cafe open again, the cafe is really well set up with safety restrictions and the tables are well distanced, food was good although seemed a bit slower than normal and they seemed a bit low on cakes. The only downside...is the one way system brings you out to a back entrance which was a bit grotty, overgrown and dirty and not the nice welcome of the main entrance.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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hudsontalbot, General Manager at School House Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2020

Thanks EmmJCotswolds! We are looking at how we can make the current exit a bit more friendly, but thank you so much for your feedback

Reviewed 27 February 2020 via mobile

The service was friendly enough. but my food was of poor quality. I had a jacket potato with tuna mayo. The jacket potato was stone cold in the centre (as if it had been frozen and not properly reheated) and the Tuna Mayo was very...watery. I didn’t ask for it to be remade as it put me off, and I’d rather just leave the food. I was disappointed as the friend who I was visiting with had rated the cafe very highly and her meal was of an alright standard.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 8 February 2020 via mobile

Nice little cafe, one that’s possibly not well known about due to its location and external features. Don’t let that deceive you though; food and staff were nice, and the initial decor works too (although that kinda’ changes in the ‘hall’ area). It’s possible this...is a WIP as I don’t think this cafe has been open long? Suffice to say, nice food, reasonably priced and friendly staff. Can’t really ask for more than that. The only downside (which isn’t a fault of the cafe or staff) is parking, as it’s a little out the way of Cheltenham town - though easily within walking distance, just not central.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 8 December 2019 via mobile

Food was average. Had a bagel that was ‘deconstructed’ which I never see the point of. Side salad was not fresh and dry. Food selection ok.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 23 November 2019 via mobile

Come here every time we go to Cheltenham for the races. They do a delicious breakfast and yummy cakes as well.

Date of visit: November 2019
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Response from ollietigs | Property representative |
Hello, there is on street parking on most roads around the cafe, free for two hours. If you're willing to stay longer we would suggest parking at the NCP car park and walking down, less than a five minute walk! We hope that... More
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Dogs are very welcome here! Dog bowl on request as well.
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Hi ConChaps - yes they take card, contactless, Apple and Android Pay.
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School House Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5