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The Hub Cafe

CafeDoncaster, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(251 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1302 579761
Unit 3, Phantom Court, Hayfield Ln, Auckley, Doncaster DN9 3EN, United Kingdom
££

About The Hub Cafe

Breakfast starts the day at The Hub Cafe, a daytime cafe at Unit 3 in Doncaster. The menu board sets out separate eat-in and takeaway rates, so you can settle how you want to eat before ordering, and orders are placed and paid for at the till, with the team bringing food out. Sandwiches and paninis fill out the rest of the menu, including a ploughman's, while home-made cakes and treats sit on display at the counter, among them lemon drizzle and school cake. Pots of tea and coffee cover the hot drinks. The cafe opens daily through the daytime and works on a walk-in basis, with no bookings taken. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside, dogs are welcome, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without steps. Parking is available, though the spaces are shared with a neighbouring local shop.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu

Reviews

4.4/5
251 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention full breakfast pricing, eat-in vs takeaway prices, lemon drizzle and school cake and club sandwich and tuna panini.

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Customer Review Summary

Breakfast is the draw reviewers return to most, with several praising the breakfast items and one noting staff served them after the listed cut-off time. Close behind sits the counter display of homemade cakes, where one visitor singles out the school cake for its fluffiness and vanilla smell, alongside the lemon drizzle and brownies, and another recommends the lotus biscoff choux bun. The club sandwich also draws praise, though one diner found the tuna panini soft on the bottom, suspecting microwave cooking, and another was let down when the ploughman's sandwich arrived with ham that looked like shop packet ham rather than the advertised slow roast. Price is the steadiest complaint: multiple reviewers call it expensive, object to the separate eat in charge on the menu board, and one reports being overcharged on more than one visit, suggesting others check their receipt. Two describe curt treatment at the till, and one recounts a lost ticket, four breakfasts never arriving, and a partial refund.

Featured reviews

  • Paul Cunningham
    First visit, ordered but unfortunately no ice for drinks as reserved for coffee as low on stock. Forty minutes later mrs asked where was our food as we had a disabled child who was very hungry and this was her breakfast at 1130, she heard the chef say “no ticket!“, ten minutes later staff turn up with a single takeaway, we ordered four breakfasts. We were told only then that our ticket was lost. End result ofter 70mins no food. We left but my son got a refund for the missing breakfasts less the drinks we had consumed. Shameless behaviour by the woman behind the counter who has no customer service qualities whatsoever.
  • Ian Coles
    Really nice little modern escape. Not cheap, but I think the price matches the quality and experience. The range of 'home made' treats at the counter are very tempting and it's especially good for Breakfast items. Always a nice atmosphere.
  • Andrew Bates
    Normally it's decent food here. Just had thier ploughman's sandwich with as advertised home slow roast ham which looked just like shiny packet ham from co op. If you didn't have any why not tell your customers that . Then we could order something else. Real let down thank you.
  • hello
    The food is great but the staff are often very rude to younger customers (college/sixth form students). In particular, the woman with dark brown hair and a fringe and fake tan that often works at the till is always very rude and aggressive and not once ever smiles or has any manners. Other than her, the rest of the staff are okay. I’ve stopped coming here because of the unpleasant experiences, despite the food being great. The prices have also increased to ridiculous amounts.
  • Emma Rose
    Called in for some treats and wow. I haven't had such beautiful tasting cakes since I last had my nannas baking over a decade ago (which is a compliment of the highest order). I got two brownies, a slice of lemon drizzle cake & a piece of school cake. The school cake is absolutely beautiful so fluffy & the smell of vanilla was incredible. The lemon drizzle cake was equally as nice. It was fluffy, moist, sharp and sweet. The lady serving was very lovely & friendly too. 10/10 can't wait to come back xxx

Hours

Monday
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Sunday

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Casual
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Offerings· 1
  • Small plates
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking

Location

How The Hub Cafe compares to nearby cafes

  • The Hub Cafe · This shop4.4
    251 reviews

    Mentioned in reviews: full breakfast pricing, eat-in vs takeaway prices, lemon drizzle and school cake

  • 222 reviews4.7 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: full english breakfast, sandwiches, bacon and sausage roll

  • 58 reviews6.1 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: jacket potato, sausage sandwich, coffee and cake

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