April 2023 by Toby Evans
Haven't eaten here in recent times so hence why haven't starred anything from that aspect. I used to come here a lot in 2011-2016 when was just jempsons at the time. Really good service and friendly atmosphere.
April 2023 by Alan Balchin
Superb staff especially eve makes a great coffee
March 2023 by Angie Beresford-Slinn
Had 2 meal deals very tasty rolls and good value
February 2023 by SHIRLEY FITZGERALD
Paper cups. No plates for scones wooden cutlery. No wonder everyone goes to M&S. where you get proper China a teapot and proper cutlery. Shame on you. Gone downhill since changed from jempsons!!
February 2023 by James
Friendly staff and good indoor and outdoor seating. Quick service and a nice selection of fresh and packaged cakes
February 2023 by Lisa Thomas-Pam
Good value.Very friendly and efficient.Clean
January 2023 by 673janc
On a cold wet early January lunchtime, my friend and I were looking for a cafe. Not much choice as it was 3rd January. They Rye bakery was open and fairly busy. Firstly I was given the wrong cake. I wanted a cream bun but was given something different. Even though it was to eat in it was thrown in a brown bag and pushed along the counter. It was reluctantly changed to one I wanted with a ?it?s the same thing, just a different shape? grumble. Same with the coffee, just a paper cup. I also agree with other reviews - the coffee tasted awful. No sooner had we sat down, when a member of staff came over and said ?Just to let you know we have a fire inspector coming. He?s on his way and you can?t stay inside when he arrives, but you are welcome to sit outside.? Marvellous, why not tell us before we order? The fire inspector arrived dressed in his Jempson?s uniform and he sat down with his paperwork. We did as requested and sat outside under the awning with our (stale) bun and bitter coffee, at least we were a little protected from the rain. After a while we noticed that the inside seemed to have new customers, so despite being asked to leave previously they had decided to let more customers in. The inspector was still engrossed in his paperwork. I found the staff too brusque and old school ?take it or leave it?; there was no attempt at customer service. I don?t like the paper bag and cup either, as it?s a cafe and we were trying to sit down inside. There used cup mountain must be huge at the end of the day and isn?t very green is it? The Rye Bakery is still Jempson?s, despite trying a new image. It?s dated and seems stuck in the 80?s. Don?t get me wrong I like retro and tradition but this was not a pleasant experience. A name change cannot alter what is basically an old fashioned business model where the comfort of the customer seems to be the least of their concerns. I will not be returning.
January 2023 by Zahra Rose
Good veggie lattice, the coffee is a little too bitter for my liking. Clean space to enjoy your coffee and right opposite the station if you need to kill time before or after your journey.
January 2023 by 246friedad
Made use of the coffee and cake deal and had a lovely catch up with friends. Clean interior and very lovely helpful staff
January 2023 by Beverley Preston
Super tasty from coffee to bagels to cakes and all sorts of delights, every visit continues to be a delightful experience.
December 2022 by Natasha Ransom
Lovely coffee just a shame they come in paper cups
November 2022 by Rikkiwoo1
This cafe has now changed its name to Rye Bakery and the food is terrible. All the bakes seem to be burnt at the bottom and their coffee tastes like dishwater. I had a bacon and cheese bake and had to send it back twice because it was burnt on the bottom and tasted metallic. They gave me my money back and asked me to leave. I was only too pleased to.
August 2022 by Elizabeth Foxall
Great place friendly staff lovely fresh bread
July 2022 by Emma Keenan
Great bakery and cafe. Friendly service.
June 2022 by Dan B.
Fantastic, polite staff, amazing coffee. Good prices. Will be coming here again in future. Couldn't recommend it enough.
