August 2025 by mark norman
I had a wonderful time at this excellent cafe yesterday. We had coffee and cake, went for a walk, then came back for a lunch and a cream tea. Super nice & helpful staff, with advice for local walks and sights, delicious food and drinks, and dog-friendly. Highly recommended.
August 2025 by G M
Lovely place. Charming interior and exterior eating/drinking areas in idyllic village location. Nearby parking. Staff very friendly and attentive without being in-your-face. Had toasted sandwiches/paninis with sausages, cheese and chutney - delicious. Lovely spot, highly recommended.
August 2025 by ali leycock
What an absolute gem to find after walking to the four barrows (the cafe is found behind the library in Aldbourne)
Fiona makes absolutely the best homemade scones both fruit and cheese that we've had in ages ! Also a good selection of cakes are also made locally ( with a gluten free option) in the what I can only describe as a?chocolate box village?
The coffee was of excellent quality
We sat in a very quaint court yard behind the cafe but would have been equally happy inside up or downstairs or in the cubby.
The toilets are on the ground floor are easily accessible to all
Table service was prompt, Our coffee arriving first and our scones ( a savoury cream tea and a traditional one with yummy jam and clotted cream followed shortly after.
Very relaxed atmosphere here and nothing was too much trouble.
We would highly recommend a visit and their menu is reasonable priced.
Steve and Fiona are great hosts and we will definitely be returning soon
August 2025 by Jack Bradshaw
Lovely little pit stop. Good food, especially the bacon sandwich!
August 2025 by Emma Louise Clay
We had a lovely family brunch today, its rare to find somewhere the whole family enjoys (including the dog!). Very welcoming and all the food and drinks were delicious and very good value.
July 2025 by Lynne Ainslie
Found this great cafe today. The new owners are friendly and the service was good.
We had large slices of GF cake which was delicious and the coffee was good.
The new owner's are certainly making an impact as it was busy and everyone spoke highly of it.
July 2025 by Wendy Beattie
i had lunch with a friend today - delicious bacon sandwich, brie, bacon & cranberry panini then the clotted cream and jam scones were yummy.
Very enjoyable and filling - only slight comment no coca cola or the like - friend wanted this but then had lemonade
June 2025 by Terry Hodgkinson
Plenty of seating inside the Forge, downstairs and upstairs and outside in the small courtyard, there's even a small barn area you can sit in.
A nice experience. The cakes come with thick cream and were lovely. They do coffees and speciality tea's as well.
June 2025 by Hellen Barnes
I recently arranged a small but very special celebration and Sam and her wonderful staff were fantastic - nothing was too much trouble. The combination of delicious food with fresh ingredients and friendly professional service make it the perfect place to meet friends. I've also been the guest of a large party gathering in the courtyard that was also brilliantly organised. The staff here deserve praise - Thank you!
May 2025 by Anna Enright
Great little cafe, excellent friendly service,. wonderful cake. no GF. Atmosphere and decor great, clean loos. Apparently the forge next door is in working condition and sometimes it is open and visitors can view it in action.
Visit the free museum in the village while you are in Aldbourne.
April 2025 by Harry Gibson
Great place to stop and visit, amazing cakes!
March 2025 by Andrew Scott
Stopped off at Time at the Forge with a couple of fellow cyclists, looking for a coffee and bit to eat. I had the bacon and brie panino, which was very nice, my fellow cyclists had other panini, which they enjoyed. There was a delay on one of the food items, otherwise our visit was close to perfect. This is a good spot for a light lunch and coffee. We didn't try any cakes, but the selection seemed good too. I will be back when next in the area.
February 2025 by K C
Really awesome place with a great atmosphere and wonderful service.
February 2025 by Isaac Whitehead
So quaint, so smiley, and the food is literal ambrosia. Worth every penny
January 2025 by Steven Carpenter
Absolutely beautiful!!
