Hearty Hare Cafe
Quick info
About Hearty Hare Cafe
Set inside the train station at Station House in Chippenham, Hearty Hare Cafe serves passengers who want a coffee before boarding or while waiting for a train. Coffee sits at the centre of most orders, with pastries, sandwiches and rolls available alongside the drinks. Service runs on a walk-in basis at the counter, with no reservations taken. Dogs are welcome, so travellers passing through with a pet can stop in too. The cafe opens daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
Menu & Prices
45 dishes · mains £2–70- Syrups£70.00
- Extra Shot£70.00
- Milk Alternative£40.00
- Cream£60.00
- Marshmallows£60.00
- Latte£3.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention takeaway coffee, bacon and egg baps, pastries and sandwiches and station location.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention takeaway coffee, bacon and egg baps, pastries and sandwiches and station location.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee picked up before a train is the most common draw at this station cafe, and diners call it lovely and good. Close behind is the team, described repeatedly as friendly, welcoming and helpful, including early in the morning. Pastries and sandwiches get mentioned as a good selection, and one diner says the food is freshly made to order. The complaints are specific. One customer objects to an extra charge for soya milk, especially for someone with an intolerance to regular milk, calls the staff abrupt and unwelcoming, and says the coffee is already expensive compared with the high street. Another did not like the food and noticed uneaten sandwiches left on nearby tables. A third calls it usually a lovely spot for a takeaway coffee while waiting for the train. One diner singles out bacon and egg baps as outstanding, with large fresh rolls and plenty of bacon.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee picked up before a train is the most common draw at this station cafe, and diners call it lovely and good. Close behind is the team, described repeatedly as friendly, welcoming and helpful, including early in the morning. Pastries and sandwiches get mentioned as a good selection, and one diner says the food is freshly made to order. The complaints are specific. One customer objects to an extra charge for soya milk, especially for someone with an intolerance to regular milk, calls the staff abrupt and unwelcoming, and says the coffee is already expensive compared with the high street. Another did not like the food and noticed uneaten sandwiches left on nearby tables. A third calls it usually a lovely spot for a takeaway coffee while waiting for the train. One diner singles out bacon and egg baps as outstanding, with large fresh rolls and plenty of bacon.
Featured reviews
- Joe Rowe
“Rachel and her team are always incredibly friendly, welcoming, and provide excellent personal customer service. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and they always go above and beyond to make customers feel valued. The food is freshly made to order and is consistently delicious. The whole team is always happy, positive, and creates a warm atmosphere that keeps people coming back. It’s clear they take pride in what they do, and it really shows. I would highly recommend Hearty Hare Café to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a genuinely friendly experience.”
- Happy traveller
“Brilliant coffee shop. Inside station. Very nice staff.”
- A Reviewer
“This is a lovely little cafe. Great prices. Best options. Lovely atmosphere and people. Kind of like a upmarket/trendy greasy spoon.”
- Harry Stevens
“I can only speak from my experience but just the most lovely and welcoming team. Really brighten your day at 6:15am! Lovely coffee too!”
- HonestReviews.
“A charge for soya milk at 40p is ridiculous, specially when someone has a intolerance to normal milk. I can agree with a charge for Oat and other kinds, but soya milk should be free. The staff very abrupt and unwelcoming. Coffee price is expensive so the added 40p would make it more than the high street.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Quick bite
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Cafes near Hearty Hare Cafe
- ALLINGTON CAFE4.61,1721.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
homemade cakes, sourdough toastie, scones with clotted cream
- Merkins Farm Cafe4.78328.4 mi awayWi-Fi
french toast creations, full english breakfast, burger night burgers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearty Hare Cafe | 4.1104 | — | £1–10 | takeaway coffee, bacon and egg baps, pastries and sandwiches |
| ALLINGTON CAFEOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.61,172 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | homemade cakes, sourdough toastie, scones with clotted cream |
| Merkins Farm CafeWi-Fi | 4.7832 | 8.4 mi away | — | french toast creations, full english breakfast, burger night burgers |
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