
Thyme
Quick info
About Thyme
Thyme is a cafe on Winter Hey Ln in Bolton serving a daytime menu of ten dishes, including a halloumi and avocado smash bagel, a tuna melt toasty, and bacon and sausage butties. It also offers afternoon tea and fresh bread and eggs, with a cappuccino on the drinks list. The space welcomes dogs and provides free Wi-Fi, while high chairs accommodate families with young children. Takeaway is available for eating off site, and preordered food and drinks can be arranged. Live music events take place on occasion. Reservations are recommended, and the cafe opens Tuesday to Saturday, closed Mondays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
10 dishes- Vege Full Inclish Breakfast
- Cappuccino
- English Breakfast
- Gingerbread Latte
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Cuban Sandwich
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention halloumi/avocado smash bagel, tuna melt toasty, afternoon tea and fresh bread.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention halloumi/avocado smash bagel, tuna melt toasty, afternoon tea and fresh bread.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the halloumi and avocado smash bagel as a standout, with several praising the fresh, well-made food and the clean, pleasant atmosphere. Afternoon tea for large groups and birthday celebrations earn repeated mention for generous, delicious spreads and thoughtful service, including a free slice of cake as a birthday treat. The cappuccino is frequently noted, though one reviewer found it lukewarm and another wished for skimmed milk. A recurring complaint centers on the tuna melt toasty, described by one diner as barely toasted with a scraping of filling, while another received a seeded baguette instead of the ordered toasty. Sticky tables and missing paper towels in the toilets are also cited. One reviewer reports an afternoon tea for 34 people that was handled smoothly and well.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the halloumi and avocado smash bagel as a standout, with several praising the fresh, well-made food and the clean, pleasant atmosphere. Afternoon tea for large groups and birthday celebrations earn repeated mention for generous, delicious spreads and thoughtful service, including a free slice of cake as a birthday treat. The cappuccino is frequently noted, though one reviewer found it lukewarm and another wished for skimmed milk. A recurring complaint centers on the tuna melt toasty, described by one diner as barely toasted with a scraping of filling, while another received a seeded baguette instead of the ordered toasty. Sticky tables and missing paper towels in the toilets are also cited. One reviewer reports an afternoon tea for 34 people that was handled smoothly and well.
Featured reviews
- Helen Zanni
“Visited for lunch with my sister on Friday 15th May. I had Avocado and poached eggs on toast. The Avocado was not ripe, the toast was barely toasted, the poached eggs were ok. I would have liked skimmed milk for my cappuccino, but only semi-skimmed available. Service was extremely slow, despite it not being busy. Cappuccino was not hot and food wasn't either. There appeared to be only what lot of salt and pepper between all the tables. Very disappointing.”
- Mrs Tea
“Lovely visit to Thyme. The food was really good, everything tasted fresh and well made. The place was very clean, the music was great and created a really nice atmosphere. A really enjoyable spot and I’d happily visit again with the dogs.”
- Sandra Stephen
“My friend and I had a 80th birthday party for our husbands on Saturday 24th Jan 2026. We had a wonderful afternoon and evening. Jan, Janice and staff did a delicious afternoon tea for 34 people, they looked after us very well and wouldn't …”
- Sarah Holden
“Absolutely love it here. Great service, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. Had the halloumi/avocado smash bagel today and oh my word - tastiest thing, …”
- Anthony Dillon
“What a find, a great selection of food and drink and local produce,, fresh bread and eggs, we found ourselves on a gig night with the artist #lucymay she had us in the palm of her hands and in tears. The service is amazing, the breads even better lol xx will see us again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
How Thyme compares to nearby cafes
- Thyme · This shop4.5246 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: halloumi/avocado smash bagel, tuna melt toasty, afternoon tea
- Santos Cafe4.5132 reviews5 mi
Mentioned in reviews: traditional english breakfast, steak baguette, latte and coffee
- 192 reviews5 mi
Mentioned in reviews: hearty breakfast, secret garden outdoor seating, dogs welcome inside
- Wild Mint3.871 reviews6.4 mi
Mentioned in reviews: cakes and afternoon tea, cheese and ham toasties with chips, cooked breakfasts
Thyme This shop | Santos Cafe | The Secret Garden Coffee Lounge | Wild Mint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5(246) | 4.5(132) | 4.6(192) | 3.8(71) | |
| Price | £10–20 | ££ | £ | — |
| Distance | — | 5 mi | 5 mi | 6.4 mi |
| Open today |
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