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A family run cafe in the heart of Ruislip. Our menu is seasonal, fresh and something for everyone whether a meat eater or vegan. Quirky, cosy and dog friendly with a beautiful garden
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

This is a rare cafe, within an area of the country classified as ‘london’ but has the atmosphere and quality of food you can expect somewhere in the countryside. The inside was fully booked, indicating its popularity and given it was a cold day, we...almost declined sitting outside. However, it has a roof and they provide blankets like you have when you want to sit outside in cold european cities. The menu is concise, predominantly offering burgers and sandwiches, but the quality of the food, including the childrens menu options was fresh and tasty. The burger meat tasted like it was made by the restaurant and the children had a sandwich made of fresh sourdough. Children were pleased to be visited by a red robin, so should change the name of the cafe could suitably be renamed from red onion. We will return!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Great morning tea , would have loved to stay for lunch but we were a bit early.We are not vegetarian but if you are this is the place to be .

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

Lovely atmosphere, love the old fashioned tea cups and plates, and even more the delicious food ( lemon and blueberry cake was yummy) Friendly staff , great seating inside and out , well worth a visit- thank you 🌸🌸

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

It’s just always beautiful tasty food!!! Love the sweet corn fritters.. avo on toast only bad thing is I can never decide as food is always soooo tasty and you can tell the quality is so good. Bloody Mary was very good! See you again...soon…More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023 via mobile

This is one of the friendliest places in Ruislip. They have some “huts” out the back. The hot drinks are generous. Service is always top notch.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 10 June 2023 via mobile

I came here with my wife for breakfast as we had seen the very positive reviews on Tripadvisor. Rarely have I been so disappointed. Even considering it was busy, we waited nearly 45 minutes for two breakfast rolls. My wife had the halloumi and chilli...bap, which barely tasted of anything. I had the bacon, egg and cheese which, as soon as I picked it up, literally poured with oil. A rough estimate would be at least a dessert spoon full of oil in on the plate, without factoring in what the brioche bun had already absorbed. The bacon was also incredibly fatty. The only positive was that the coffee was good.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 12 May 2023 via mobile

Rude staff, clearly thought they work in Karen's Diner. Food also expensive for an average meal and the plate was dirty. The toilet could also do with a deep clean. Disappointing.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 8 April 2023

No food after 2.30pm Even something as simple as mushrooms on toast. Basically turns into a coffee/cake shop there after Also went in good Friday at 1.30pm to order Mushrooms on toast...to be told they gad ran out even though i was staring at 2...big beautiful bowls of fresh mushrooms/portobello mushrooms. Seriously, after a little discussion i asked the girl to ask for me...she came back and said they could do a very small portion. Great, something is better than nothing, after a bit another girl came to take order, i said i thought that girl had done my food order, she came back no she sorry she hasn't, ok thank im going to have to leave it as have appointment at vision Express at 2.20pm and left. Grabbed a lovely cup of coffee at Nero. I believe the cafe has been taken over by new people and have made significant changes...im just disappointed in no being able to get even a simple dish in a cafe at 1.30pm when the issue wasnt lack of mushrooms...i found it quite frustrating. I work long hours and do shift work and just fancied a little treat in a genuinely lovely cafe but unable to keep up with the growing demands unless you just want coffee and cake!!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 March 2023

Wish I'd caught breakfast. The lunch was ok but not great. We ordered chicken katsu fries - soggy and too sweet. the sour dough halloumi dish was very nice and the seed salad was a lovely touch.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 March 2023

Had to meet a relation who was flying from LHR & had travelled from Stockport. Discovered this gem on Tripadvisor. Great choice from full english to waffles to coffee and home made cakes. Lots of young, enthusiastic and smiley staff. Would definitely return if it...wasn't 40 minutes way.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 1 March 2023

I just LOVE this friendly, independently run cafe. Always busy which is good (booking is best) and the food is fresh and delicious.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 16 February 2023

This place was highly recommended, and really didn’t disappoint! My friend and I visited yesterday for lunch and nothing was too much trouble. After ordering a vegetarian dish, I was asked if I wanted the Parmesan cheese on it. I asked if it was vegetarian,...and the lovely waitress went off to check for me. She came back saying that it wasn’t labelled as vegetarian, and offered me spinach as an alternative, which I was very happy about. My friend ordered a meat dish, and was asked to confirm whether or not she wanted meat, or a vegetarian alternative. Such excellent attention to detail and 5 star customer service. The food was fresh and delicious and the portions were huge! Coffee was lovely. Staff were fantastic. We will definitely return to try the orange drizzle cake!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 February 2023 via mobile

I would say the food and drink here is 5*. Service - hit and miss. Most of the servers are nice, however some aren’t particularly welcoming and almost make you feel like you are inconveniencing them. Also can be slow. Place in the winter is...ice cold, and if you go outside, there are no heaters. However the main criticism is how unreliable this lovely cafe has become. I’ve driven out on two occasions recently to the cafe (and have checked their opening/closing times) only to be turned away as they ‘are closed’. Despite the fact that other customers are seated. We have also been turned away due to the cafe being ‘full’, yet there were empty tables, and you cannot make reservations…. You also can’t order food some days after 2pm - very early!!!! It’s a shame, as I am a regular customer. However, seems that Red Onion doesn’t value this at all. I won’t be coming again.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 February 2023 via mobile

I love this place . So cosy but most importantly the food is great . Cooked to perfection . And staff friendly .

Date of visit: February 2023
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Natalie W, Owner at Red Onion Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2023

What a review !!! Thank you and the team are super happy too

Reviewed 14 November 2022 via mobile

We've visited here for lunch and breakfast and it's been absolutely delicious both times. So impressed with the quality of food and the coffee was very good. It's something a bit different at a very reasonable price.

Date of visit: November 2022
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san1501
8 August 2019|
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Response from NatalieandMax | Property representative |
Hi there, We offer our whole menu to takeaway and if you fancy something a little off piste we can try and accommodate
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22 April 2019|
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Response from Clive A | Reviewed this property |
Yes there is a menu with prices, the Sunday lunch is large but very reasonably priced.
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Response from Natalie W | Property representative |
Apologies for late reply - any bookings are for 5 people plus Hope to see you soon
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Yes, Red Onion Cafe offers takeaway services.

Red Onion Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5