We really love Fig Tree Espresso. It’s welcoming, very friendly and a lovely experience. The owner we met today was fab (congrats on the new baby) and our waitress was a delight! Perfect flat white coffee and THE BEST cake we’ve had for a long...time. Gorgeous garden to sit in, a peaceful morning break. Thank you!More

This was our second visit ( on holiday from Devon). Visited 3 years ago and it was excellent. Visited today and it was just as good. Very friendly service. Top cakes ( in particular-Carrot cake- best ever tasted) Great coffee. Sat in the lovely garden...with the fragrance of herbs. Look forward to return visit!More

Excellent stop for top class refreshments.. something different and uniquely presented in a beautiful cottage garden setting

Another hidden gem. The courtyard where you sit at the back is a perfect spot for a coffee and one of their delicious cakes. We need more independent coffee houses like this!

We visited based on the positive reviews. When we visited seating was outside only in the garden, which is lovely. We were served by a lady who to be honest seemed disinterested. When I heard the cost of our order I have to say I...was surprised at the expense and I'm used to London prices. £4 for a slice of cake in a cafe?! Personally I don't think the price is justified.More

We walked into the shop and ordered our coffee and the staff failed to be welcoming to all 3 of us and when sat down the coffee and cake came quick however the coffee was cold. We finished our coffee and sat for 45 minutes...and no staff walked out to take our empty mugs. The only thing positive I will have to say is they follow COVID rules well and I could spot no failures in that.More

A quick stop for a coffee and a slice of cake , coffee was lovely and the cake was very different but lovely well baked and a decent size .

I called into The Fig Tree whilst passing through Abergavenny a few weeks ago. I visited because of the positive reviews and the fact it’s close to parking. Firstly, I did have a really tasty toasted sandwich but that was where the positives finished. Unfortunately,...the coffee was acrid and had to be sent back, I was offered another but their machine needs descaling so I declined. We ordered a cake but could only really taste the fat and sugar rather than flavour so was left. I think the biggest issue here is the unpleasant attitude of the owners. The lady serving is not a great choice for front of house staff. She is unwelcoming and did not smile the whole time my husband and I were there, certainly no apologies for the coffee. At one point the chef (co-owner) came into the seating area and was very brusque with one of the waitresses. The waitresses were absolutely lovely and deserve better. Maybe we visited on a bad day because this place has good reviews but the negativity exuded by the owners was palpable, it was uncomfortable for us. I wouldn’t use the cafe again as there are plenty of other nice places to eat in this town. I’m sure the owner will say how shocked and surprised she is by this review but I’ve looked through the other comments and her attitude is a recurring theme.More

As a previous worker of the Fig Tree I wanted to make customers aware of the situation surrounding the tips. The owner doesn’t believe in tips and therefore takes them for themselves and on most occasions pays staff through tip money.

We feel thrilled to have discovered this little gem in Abergavenny. The cakes are always different, unusual and delicious(they even do takeaways). The lunches are wholesome, tasty and good value. I love to take friends to this quirky little cafe and it never fails to...impress.More

Brilliant little coffee shop. Coffee is excellent and cakes to die for. Risk of addiction to the almond croissant.

just stopped for coffee's but wife was taken by a almond croissant and said it was about the best one ever had - managed to prize a small bit from her and id agree. only a tiny cafe, but well run and nice cakes and...a small range of home made food.More