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Italian, Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Reviewed 11 October 2023 via mobile

We tried here for a meal and were disappointed The pricing is similar to top restaurants unfortunately the dishes weren’t We had steak pie which was poor quality bland small amount of meat with a wierd topping similar to a burnt tortilla?? Also had tuna...jacket which had a small amount of tuna and a tiny portion of salad Drinks are ridiculously expensive The servers weren’t at all friendly and all spoke in a foreign languageMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

Well been using this restaurant since it opened in its current (and when it was tiger cafe before) and we have never been treated as badly as well tonight. A nice young waitress who has served us many times took our order. The other waitress...a larger lady brought our steaks and my son asks which was which 2 were to be cooked differently she absolutely gleard at him with eýes wide oped and snapped at him..there all the same...it was terrible. We ate our food and decided to leave pudding because we were so upset. I went to pay and again the same waitress was at the counter..she glared with wide open eyes and and said are you going to pay...I had my card in my ready to pay....absolutely disgusting behavior. We had breakfast there as well this morning so have spent over £100 today and Intended to have breakfast and dinner tomorrow..NEVER AGAIN WILL WE SET FOOT IN THAT PLACE.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

The lovely lady who took our food requests this morning in May was so friendly and had a great rapport with all of the customers on the outside seating. Nice to be able to have a vegan option or two too. The toilets are in...there, just to the left.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2022 via mobile

We came into the Trunch on a whim after shopping. From the outside and the decor it looks like a normal cafe. However the food is on another level! I Had the sea bass that came out beautifully cooked on a bed of muscles and...a delicious sauce. The fish had a beautifly crispy skin with buttery flesh. This is truly a hidden gem with delicious food, great service, good value for money and a friendly atmosphere. My wife has several aleggies and they went above board to cater for them. I came in expecting a cafe. I'm leaving feeling like I just ate at the Ritz. The food alone is easily worth 3 rosettes.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 31 August 2022 via mobile

Called in here after reading & viewing images on TripAdvisor. So glad we did ,had 3 meals, all very good, Mini grill, pollo in peppercorn, & a pizza, food was delicious, this is not cafe food ! It was presented lovely, & was our best...food in Chapel. Don't be fooled by it being called a cafe , we nearly was . Thanks again to the staff.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 7 August 2022 via mobile

Called twice to this cafe first time had the steak pie pots and peas excellent pie nice meet so thought we would call again this time tryed their 1/2 pound cheese burger and chips for around £8 what a let down chips more bits than...proper chips the burger wasn't bad tastered but this wasn't a large burger has advertised so more than likely won't bother calling againMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 1 August 2022 via mobile

Had breakfast a couple of times perfect & hot and came out quick also had the takeaway pizza meal brilliant

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 18 July 2022

We have visited this place a few times and never had a bad meal, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is amazing, and good value for money, will be back.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2022 via mobile

absolutely amazing!! best meal i have eating in a long time… staff were brilliant, such great service…food arrived quick with good presentation.first time coming and will definitely be back 😊😊

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 3 May 2022 via mobile

Really great food and very friendly staff clean cafe and very reasonably priced would eat here again , would recommend to anyone.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 26 April 2022 via mobile

Really slow service. Took us ages to get our breakfast. 2 ladies seemed more interested in chatting up the locals who they obviously knew. This used to be a great place to eat. Time to sort it out.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 17 April 2022

Cafe is clean, staff are polite and food is excellent. Pasta & chicken dishes are extremely tasty. Pizza & garlic breads are light and delicious. We found this place in Sept 21 and enjoyed our food then and was happy to return in April 22....Will defo be back.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 29 August 2021

Food was lovely when it eventually arrived. Didn't seem to have enough staff on a busy bank holiday weekend. Other tables received their food before us which is alway annoying. I think they're trying to do too much here and would benefit from cutting down...on the menu, working smarter and training waitresses. As previously said on here Toilet could do with upgrading.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 24 August 2021 via mobile

Was one of our favourite places ,this season has been dire after last few visits trying to give them benefit of doubt its a def no from now on go every sat £40/50 ,poor quality wrong orders ,no beer on pump ,staff overworked not enough...In the times of covid I really like to support ,wish this place really wanted your businessMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 19 August 2021 via mobile

Visit here on a regular basis however the last few visits have been terrible. The waiting time was way longer that it should be and when asked was told repeatedly 5 mins which turned out to be 35 minutes which is unacceptable. When the food...came it wasn’t a good standard which was disappointing. The tables are far too close together. The sauce bottles need to be wiped more frequently. Also would be advisable not to put the cutlery on the table before seating as you don’t know whose touched it beforehand. Toilet could do with a updating too. Also it is soooo hot in thereMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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Trunch Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5