Playwrights Cafe - Coventry Canal Basin

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  Donovan Sampson-Riggs

  ·1 month ago

  “Love the mini breakfast it is just enough for me. They offer tinned tomatoes which is so nice as not many do. The staff are lovely. The scramble eggs are real eggs with some herbs and cooked in a pan rather than microwave. Coffee and tea are spot on. One of our favourite places in Cov.”

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  Pauline Wall

  ·3 months ago

  “Had breakfast. The food and the coffee were excellent. Service, great. Only drawback for me was the noise.small unit hard to hear. If the weather had been better we could have sat outside. Overall would recommend. All welcome.”

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  Mou

  ·3 months ago

  “10/10 the food the drinks even the service. The staff are really friendly. Would definitely go there again.”

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  Paul Newman

  ·4 months ago

  “Fantastic breakfast. Only issue was the tomato wasn't nice (more of a cooking or salad tomato) and beans were plain. But this is tiny details. Was a fantastic scenic brunch. Thank you guys”

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  Bill Richman

  ·6 months ago

  “Honestly a bit disappointed after all the buildup it's gotten in the reviews. We couldn't sit inside the first time we came by, and it was cold and windy outside. We made reservations for another day and sat inside. It's a small room, with nothing to dampen echos or absorb sound. Four hard walls, mirrors, windows, tables, floor, ceiling, and even only half full it was deafening. I have a paralysed vocal cord so I can't speak extra loud, but normally it's fine. We couldn't hear each other across the corner of the table without leaning in. Some rugs, tapestries, and curtains would probably help a lot with the volume. I don't know how the people who work there take it all day. We both had pancakes, which were good, but rather dry. No margarine or anything. Just the toppings. Chips were nice. The vegan sausages were awful. Like wet paper in both internal consistency and flavor. We've had some really good vegan sausages elsewhere, so I don't know what kind they use that are that bland. Not huge fans, I'm sorry to say, and I'm pretty forgiving if you look at my other reviews.”

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  Gary Dare

  ·8 months ago

  “Brilliant gluten free breakfast. Nice good quality bacon and sausages and even gluten free black pudding that i haven't had in 20 years, Will happily visit again.”

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  Lindzlifeinreviews

  ·9 months ago

  “Playwrights Cafe is a lovely find. Fantastic menu and delicious food! Outside and indoor seating. I went on a Sunday and it was quite busy surprisingly. Definitely would recommend a visit to anyone up by the Canal Basin.”

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  Stephen

  ·1 year ago

  “I came for Katie O's gorgeous mural and stopped for a lovely cuppa, which i enjoyed in their outdoor dining area. The food looked absolutely delicious, and i bet it tasted amazing too, given how busy the place was, so early in the day. Everyone in there was happy and relaxed, and a lovely couple even offered to move so I could take a photo of the new mural. (Did I say the mural was gorgeous? It was gorgeous). The staff were very friendly and professional, and the prices looked very reasonable. When I get a bit more time, I'm definitely going to come back and sample the food!”

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  Ale Oli

  ·1 year ago

  “Hidden gem! We were looking to have a quick coffee so googled what was closest and found this place randomly. The setting is really cute, but even better - the food and drinks! They have a vegan menu and cakes, plus yummy coffee. I couldn’t believe we had accidentally found such a great place. We ended up having brunch, and would absolutely return again if we are in the area. The service was very attentive, it was lovely sitting outside and watching the canal boats, and they have vegan (and non vegan obviously) food. 5/5”

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  Ashford Menezes

  ·1 year ago

  “Was there on Father’s Day and what a breakfast treat we had! The traditional breakfast is absolutely must have and full on value for money! The food is so well presented that these guys are artists! We enjoyed our time here and special shout to Sharon who was very Kind, polite and proactive, even the other staff in general, one of the best customer services I’ve seen in a while! If you are visiting Coventry, put this place on your places to visit!”

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