The Hideaway is a social enterprise café which can be found in a unique walled garden setting, right in the heart of Guildford town centre. We serve expertly brewed coffee, loose leaf tea and milkshakes alongside delicious sweet offerings, breakfasts and healthy lunches. As a social enterprise we enrich our experienced team with NEET young people, giving them a supportive working environment, a 12-month apprenticeship and a personal development programme. All our profits are fed back into our connected charity, Matrix, that runs projects across Guildford Borough that give at-risk young people the chance to make the most of their lives.

PRICE RANGE

US$4 - US$10

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks

CUISINES

Cafe, Healthy, British

FEATURES

Seating, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Playgrounds, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available

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emmafA4446MG

4 reviews

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Hideaway cafe that is a hidden gem

I’ve noticed the sign for The Hideaway Cafe a number of times when using the nearby York Road car park so after a shopping trip I decided to venture up to see what it was like and I’m so glad that I did. A lovely...spot away from the hustle and bustle of the high street with lovely views over to the countryside. There were a number of occupied tables, mostly others on their own so I felt very comfortable being by myself. I was greeted with a smile and ordered myself a latte and the soup of the day - carrot and coriander. The latte was lovely. The soup was incredibly tasty and the roll served warm which was delicious. The butter patties were soft which often isn’t the case in many places! There’s nothing worse than trying to butter your roll with practically frozen butter!! I thoroughly enjoyed my relaxing lunch in such lovely surroundings. I will definitely be back!! There is a lovely sun deck with tables and chairs which will be gorgeous when spring comes round again. This is a social enterprise café which is fabulous.More

Date of visit: November 2023

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Dear Emma, we're so pleased you found our signs helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience - we do pride ourselves on being a space to retreat, just a step away from the High Street. Perfect for this...More

Katzmother

91 reviews

Reviewed 21 September 2023

A hidden treasure

My new favourite place! I wasn’t aware of its existence until a friend told me and it’s well named. Relaxing ambience and pleasant, friendly staff. The menu caters for all including good choices for vegans. Definitely will returnMore

Date of visit: September 2023

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Ah thanks for this lovely review! We agree, we are a little hidden, but word-of-mouth is getting us discovered. We're all about catering for Vegans, as well as other dietary requirements. Glad to hear you felt our menu had sufficient choice. Thanks for the shoutout,...More

Jayne G

1 review

Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

Lovely little cafe

Love this cafe, staff are kind & friendly. Coffee is just how I like it always served with a smile, food is fresh & good quality. Truly a fabulous Hideaway!

Date of visit: August 2023

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This really makes us smile 😊 Thanks for your kind words and lovely review, Jayne! We look forward to welcoming you back another time.

julieprice31

11 reviews

Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

What a lovely find

What a lovely find! We had brunch- avocado on toast - delish! Would recommend to anyone, lovely location, peaceful and friendly, great vibe and lovely food.

Date of visit: July 2023

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Hi Julie, thanks so much for your kind words and sharing your experience at The Hideaway. Our Avocado on Toast is one of our firm favourites too - glad you liked it! We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon.

bossyteacher

170 reviews

Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

Great- again!

Another lovely coffee here yesterday. Shared a squidgy flapjack which was delicious. Lovely young waiter who was so polite and friendly.

Date of visit: May 2023

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Thanks for your kind words and for coming back to visit us again. We do take pride in our food and service, and we're glad that it showed during your visit.

Explore820321

1 review

Reviewed 18 April 2023

An absolute gem 💎

Beautiful little spot with fab coffee and wondeful avo on toast, perfect service too. Such a gem! I will most definitely return here.

Date of visit: April 2023

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Ah it makes our day to hear that our customers love us! We love making our customer's day too :) Thanks for popping in, and for taking the time to review us! See you again soon.

Hannah R

2 reviews

Reviewed 15 April 2023

Hidden haven for hungry guests

What a lovely hidden gem! Great menu, lovely wait staff (Morgan) and a delicious menu to please 3 generations, well done.

Date of visit: April 2023

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Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are privileged to have a wonderful team, and we try to accommodate all dietary needs - including little hungry mouths. We look forward to seeing you again. :)

bossyteacher

170 reviews

Reviewed 31 March 2023 via mobile

Must visit

Another lovely visit to this hidden cafe. Breakfast cheese scone warmed woth a piece of bacon! Yummy. Great shaped mugs so coffee does not cool too quickly! Little thing but pleased me!

Date of visit: March 2023

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We know that little things make a big difference! We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again.

LouiseN297

26 reviews

Reviewed 12 March 2023 via mobile

Super coffee, delicious cake, great service and dog friendly too!

Lovely little cafe, tucked 5minutes walk away from the busy town centre. Charming seating inside and out with great atmosphere and kind staff. The coffee, pasty and cake was delicious and very fresh. Will definitely visit again.

Date of visit: March 2023

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We're so glad you love our hidden cafe - thanks for the wonderful review, Louise. We look forward to your return visit!

christopherk2814

1 review

Reviewed 9 December 2022 via mobile

Chris k

Awesome service and cosy atmosphere! Waitress was super helpful and the jazz Christmas music added an extra element of character

Date of visit: December 2022

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Thank you Chris! We aim to ensure every one of our customers feels welcomed and accommodated - so we're pleased you enjoyed your visit! :) Have a lovely Christmas and we hope to see you again.

Sarah E

3 reviews

Reviewed 31 August 2022 via mobile

Delightful cafe in a quiet park

Family and dog friendly, the staff are super helpful and nice. We would love to come back. Don't miss the vegan chocolate ice cream!

Date of visit: August 2022

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You're so kind, thanks so much for your lovely 5 Bubble Review, Sarah! And yes, we enjoy the Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream too... 😋 See you again!

bossyteacher

170 reviews

Reviewed 7 August 2022 via mobile

Worth a visit

Great hidden cafe in guildford. Homemade cakes made on site. Good coffee. Large yummy ciabattas served with salad and crisps. Some games out on the lawn too! Nicely decorated and good range of seating. Friendly staff.

Date of visit: August 2022

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We're so pleased you enjoyed visiting The Hideaway, and thank you for your lovely 5 star review. :) Hope to see you again!

MarimbaG

4 reviews

Reviewed 28 July 2022 via mobile

A Hidden Gem

Great coffee and cake, lovely surroundings, friendly service. Plus, being the summer, there was swingball, big Jenga and Connect 4 on the large lawn area at the front, so good for keeping kids entertained. Worth a visit on your way into / back from Guildford...town centre if you’ve parked in the York Road carpark, which is nearby. It’s also dog friendly. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: July 2022

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Thank you Marimba for your 5 star review! We know how much parents appreciate having their children entertained, especially over the holidays. :) We're glad you enjoyed your time here. See you again!

Graham H

6 reviews

Reviewed 1 July 2022

What a delight

Nothing was too much trouble here at this lovely cafe and setting. Our server was willing to go to the shops for produce missing from our choice from the menu but we negotiated an alternative that was not on the menu!. The coffee and food...were excellent.More

Date of visit: July 2022

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What a lovely review, thank you Graham! We do aim to make sure our customers are happy and receive excellent customer service. So we're pleased that you felt looked after and enjoyed the food. See you again soon, we hope.

chrisreesj

1 review

Reviewed 29 June 2022 via mobile

Lovely hidden cafe

A very charming little cafe with delightful lunch and brunch menus. Would reccomend and happily come again.

Date of visit: June 2022

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That's so kind! Thanks for the lovely review, Chris. See you again soon.

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