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About Roost Godalming
Roost Godalming is a cafe on Wharf St in Godalming where the whole menu is gluten-free, with dairy-free options among the fresh food. The 31-dish menu includes the Owners Breakfast and poached eggs on toast, and anyone avoiding gluten can order from every section. The cafe occupies a 17th century building with a garden at the back, and dogs are welcome. On Friday and Saturday evenings it becomes Roost Gin Bar, serving local Surrey gins alongside a wine and cocktail list and platters to nibble on. A pantry on site is stocked with local and housemade goods.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
31 dishes · mains £5–17- DELUXE ROOST BBQ BEANS£12.50
- OWNERS BREAKFAST£12.00
- SMASHED AVOCADO£10.00
- POACHED EGGS AND BACON£10.75
- POACHED EGGS£7.75
- TOAST£5.75
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free menu, carrot cake, avocado on toast and owners breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free menu, carrot cake, avocado on toast and owners breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the fully gluten-free menu, with the carrot cake the specific dessert raised most, called moist, flavoursome and a great portion, and the chocolate brownie also praised as delicious. Close behind is breakfast: the avocado on toast with poached eggs, and the owners breakfast with bacon one diner called incredible. A coeliac reviewer says the food doesn't even taste gluten free, and others describe staff as friendly and knowledgeable about allergies. The matcha, an oat milk latte and a beetroot, goats cheese and walnut salad also earn mentions, along with the cosy atmosphere, the back garden and a warm welcome for dogs. Coffee draws a mixed response, with one reviewer finding it great and another calling it just ok. One notes the carrot cake isn't cheap, though it was good enough that the price didn't matter. Another says coffee and a smoothie came quickly but the food took ages, and the taco salad fell short of the avocado on toast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the fully gluten-free menu, with the carrot cake the specific dessert raised most, called moist, flavoursome and a great portion, and the chocolate brownie also praised as delicious. Close behind is breakfast: the avocado on toast with poached eggs, and the owners breakfast with bacon one diner called incredible. A coeliac reviewer says the food doesn't even taste gluten free, and others describe staff as friendly and knowledgeable about allergies. The matcha, an oat milk latte and a beetroot, goats cheese and walnut salad also earn mentions, along with the cosy atmosphere, the back garden and a warm welcome for dogs. Coffee draws a mixed response, with one reviewer finding it great and another calling it just ok. One notes the carrot cake isn't cheap, though it was good enough that the price didn't matter. Another says coffee and a smoothie came quickly but the food took ages, and the taco salad fell short of the avocado on toast.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Our first visit to Roost and it definitely won’t be our last 💫 Absolutely delicious food in such a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. The coffee was excellent, the desserts were incredible, and the gluten-free menu were an absolute game changer ✨️ It’s rare to find somewhere that gets everything right — amazing food, lovely ambience, and a menu that genuinely caters for everyone. Already looking forward to coming back!”
- Google user
“Had the “owners breakfast” with add-on chorizo, and 2 coffees. Coffee was ok, but the food was 10/10. Next time I’d get extra bacon instead of chorizo, their bacon was incredible.”
- Google user
“Really lovely independent cafe serving super, imaginative homemade food. I had the beetroot, goats cheese and walnut salad, which was delicious. As was the chocolate brownie. Our dog was made very welcome too and enjoyed his treat. Thoroughly recommend.”
- Google user
“I love it in roost! Lovely staff, lovely menu!, cozy atmosphere whether it’s stopping for a quick drink on the go or sitting in with friends! The avocado on toast with poached eggs is amazing! The matcha is always tasty too! 10/10”
- Google user
“WOW, WOW, WOW. I was diagnosed nearly a year ago as coeliac and I'm so used to eating average substitutes, this place is ALL gluten free and it's amazing. It doesn't even taste gluten free. Don't walk, run. Amazing amazing, can't wait to go back. Infact I'm going to call to try and ask for some recipes!!!”
Highlights
“Roost Godalming is a health-loving cafe with the mission to bring people together over fresh, wholesome food that nourishes your life. We are 100% gluten-free, with dairy-free options in the fresh food we make. We pride ourselves on making you fresh, wholesome, delicious food that will help you to thrive. On the weekend, Friday and Saturday evening, Roost Cafe transforms into Roost Gin Bar, featuring local Surrey Gin's from some of the finest suppliers in the UK. With a gorgeous wine and cocktail list, and platter to nibble on, you can relax and enjoy an evening of fine drinks in our beautiful 17th century building or enjoy our lovely secret garden.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Cafes near Roost Godalming
- Small+Mighty Family Club4.71670.3 mi£1–15
baby play area, interactive floor, role play kitchen
- Godalming cafe4.52240.3 mi
full english breakfast, all-day breakfasts, freshly squeezed orange juice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roost GodalmingOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.4252 | — | £10–20 | gluten free menu, carrot cake, avocado on toast |
| Small+Mighty Family Club | 4.7167 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | baby play area, interactive floor, role play kitchen |
| Godalming cafe | 4.5224 | 0.3 mi | — | full english breakfast, all-day breakfasts, freshly squeezed orange juice |
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