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Hours
Mon
9:30 - 15:30
Tue
9:30 - 15:30
Wed
9:30 - 15:30
Thu
9:30 - 15:30
Fri
9:30 - 16:00
Sat
9:30 - 16:00
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CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Details
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi
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4.5
134 reviews
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Bri J
105 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
A wonderful old fashioned tea room, cafe. The most beautifully home made cakes, gluten free catered for. Lovely ladies running this clean establishment. Varied menu of simple home prepared food, soups, and snacks. We loved it.
Written 16 January 2024
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Neil D
Presteigne46 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Yes its official The Border Bean does the best hot Chocolate with cholesterol laden extras in Kington. I understand the non cholesterol laden version ain't bad either but why would you want to spend money finding out ?
As for the less vital bits, coffee, excellent, can't fault it. Food also excellent.
Sensibly the food menu does not attempt to be all things to all people, its sandwiches, panninis, ciabattas, baked spuds etc with a good range of fillings, all made to order, hot or cold. To finish there is a great range of cakes etc just to ensure excessive calorie intake.
I am being flippant, the calorie laden stuff is there for those of us who can get away with enjoying it, but so is an excellent range of much healthier options. Actually as my wife points out, Border Bean is a superb place to get an extremely healthy and non-flab inducing snack or full meal.
All of this and service is as quick as made to order stuff can be and served by unfailingly pleasant smiley staff without making a huge hole in your wallet. What's to not like ?
Word has however spread and the world already beats a path here, so they do tend to fill up at lunchtime, after which some of the menu will be finished. However better to have a more limited choice made to order, than to substitute "one I made earlier and have in the fridge". You will not get a soggy pre-made sandwich here !
Keep up the good work, Love the place.
Written 17 February 2020
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PeterPuffin
Bristol5 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Simply the best hot chocolate available. I had a hot chocolate in a popular National Trust location and it clarified that many cafes simply can not make a hot chocolate. The Border Bean hot chocolate has never been surpassed in my experience. Quite simply it is possible that this cafe sells the best "Hot Chocolate" in Britain; as i am not able to afford to visit every cafe on this quest I am suggesting that we need a National Hot Chocolate competition to knock the Border Bean off its No 1 perch. Not only this but the Border Bean has a couple of daily papers for customers to read ; that it is civilised; it is not a practice that is widespread in Britain but is common in Europe and it defines for me a proper cafe; I particularly love the wooden spines that hold a paper together which used to French practice.
Written 18 March 2020
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Michael Handley
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • none
I come into Kington at least twice a week. I call in Border Bean and have a mug of tea before I start my shopping. I know most of the Allsorts as I lived in Kington for 30 years.
You always have a warm welcome and the food is always good and well presented . They know me from old. And I am still waiting for my poached egg on toast and grated cheese on top grilled.
Written 30 June 2021
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Anne B
Bexhill-on-Sea268 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
We stopped here for lunch when on our Black and White Village Trail. Cafe was calm and inviting and the staff friendly and welcoming.
We had ciabatta’s one with tuna and onion one with cheese ham and pesto. Both delicious and filling with a mug of tea each lovely!
Well worth a visit when in the area.
Written 21 September 2023
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Chipmonk
United Kingdom16 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
This is a lovely little cafe and so friendly. The staff always are helpful and provide a pleasant place for coffee or lunch. The food is simple but consistently good quality and good value. There is always a good selection of homemade cakes. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.
Written 17 March 2022
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Judith H
Scarborough52 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Staying nearby we visited twice. What a lovely, friendly cafe - a local hub with a good busy atmosphere. Very nice hot choc & cheese scone. Could have lingered all day!
Written 15 July 2024
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Jan H
16 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
I had a lovely post-lockdown reunion here with some family. We've loved coming here since Border Bean opened and it was great to be back. I enjoyed a gorgeous gluten-free chocolate and date brownie, along with coffee. Well spaced out tables. Friendly and helpful staff.
Written 6 July 2021
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Christine K
Knighton50 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
I had a delicious sandwich and my friend had their home made soup. Of course we had to follow with wonderful home made cakes. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the prices are very reasonable. Lots of locals eating here which I also think is a good sign.
Written 6 February 2020
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Ann E
Brighton45 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
We were staying in Gladestry for a couple of nights this week and decided to walk the Hergest Ridge, to Kington. We found Border Bean by chance and were pleased to find a table for two outside. I’m not a regular coffee drinker, but my husband is, and we both found the coffee delicious. I wish we lived closer to support this business. A great find, with very friendly staff.
Written 8 August 2020
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Adrian A
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • solo
Border Bean is a lovely coffee shop. Great coffee and cake. I call in whenever I visit the town. Artwork on display and available to purchase as well
Written 10 July 2023
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ellie
Wales155 contributions
Jan 2023 • family
Nice cafe in Kington has lots of nice cakes for sale. We had a pannini which was very nice. Staff friendly with quiet a bit of sit down space. Would go again.
Written 9 January 2023
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Rosemary&thyme
Hereford176 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
A lovely little cafe with a warm welcome. The menu is simple and reasonably priced. Vegetarian friendly and there are also alternative milks. Our food was fresh and tasty and the staff were lovely.
Written 27 August 2022
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Anne I
186 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
We only had the cheese scones so cannot comment further - but they were delicious, even cold. It was clean and friendly.
Written 24 October 2021
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Carolyn N
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • solo
Lovely cafe. Great service and wonderful home made quiche. So rarely get a quiche which is good but this was exceptional.
Written 29 July 2021
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