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CSONS — Cafes in Hereford

CSONS

CafeHereford

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(58 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1432 687055
The Pavilion, Castle Green, Hereford HR1 2NW, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 39 people

About CSONS

A floor-to-ceiling window wall gives CSONS, a cafe and restaurant at The Pavilion in Hereford, elevated views over the River Wye, and window seats can be requested when you arrive or book. The menu runs to 119 dishes, split into small plates, mains and sides so groups can share and work through several at once. Named plates include The Csons, The Salopian and The C Dog, alongside Neil Powell back bacon and sausage. Desserts feature a rhubarb and custard tart and a blueberry lemon bread and butter pudding, while cakes and coffee carry the daytime. The kitchen and floor run on table service, and the team will point out dishes from the menu if asked. Tables can be booked in advance, though walk-ins have been seated without one. Dogs are welcome, and the doors open daily. The dining room has no air conditioning.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

119 dishes · mains £2–16
  • The Csons£11.00
  • The Salopian£12.00
  • The Eggie£10.50
  • The C Dog£5.00
  • Neil Powell Back Bacon£5.50
  • Neil Powell Sausage£6.00
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Reviews

4.6/5
58 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention floor-to-ceiling window river views, small plates sharing menu, rhubarb and custard tart and blueberry lemon bread and butter pudding.

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Customer Review Summary

The floor to ceiling window wall overlooking the River Wye is what diners raise most, with several requesting a window seat and describing the elevated view as the standout feature. The small plates format runs close behind, repeatedly praised as a way for groups to try several dishes, and desserts draw their own specific praise, including a rhubarb and custard tart and a blueberry lemon bread and butter pudding that one couple couldn't fault. Food is variously called fresh, gorgeously presented and full of flavour, and most describe the staff as friendly and helpful with recommendations. Service is where the reviews split. One diner details walking in without a greeting, waiting while staff passed by, never being checked on during the meal and having to flag someone down for drinks, though they credited one server as pleasant. Another pair found their mains and side dish under seasoned and too sweet, and noted the room felt hot with no apparent air conditioning, saying they would return for daytime cakes and coffee rather than an evening meal.

Featured reviews

  • Prills
    “This was our first time visiting Csons, for an anniversary meal. On first appearances it is a lovely setting for a restaurant. We requested a window seat and this is clearly one of the best features with the big floor to ceiling windows overlooking the river. Although I can imagine it gets incredibly hot as they didn't appear to have air conditioning. The service was good and the servers very friendly and welcoming. I'm afraid it misses a star on the actual mains. Both me and my partner felt that our mains, and side dish, lacked seasoning and any real heat or punchy flavours. They looked incredible but were both almost too sweet and not salty enough. The deserts were great though. The rhubarb and custard tart and the blueberry lemon bread and butter pudding were both delicious. Couldn't fault them. I would definitely return for cakes/coffee during the day but probably not an evening meal.”
  • Sarah Anderson
    “Booked for lunch today and we were not disappointed! So many dishes to choose from so we opted for some small plates so we could try a few options. …”
  • Alison Veal-Elmer
    “This was an impromptu find on route to a further destination, but we will definitely be back! The views from the window wall is amazing and the food and atmosphere is fabulous. The staff are really friendly and helpful if you ask for recommendations. Can't wait to go back.”
  • Sarinya Parkhurst
    “We were greeted and taken to our booked table. Bottle of water was brought over as it’s a warm day which was very nice. …”
  • Bart
    “Excellent. Lovely views of the River Wye from an elevated position. Clean and comfortable surroundings. Very pleasant staff and a unique menu. The food was exceptional. First visit but won't be my last.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for popular for breakfast
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
Offerings· 10
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Has free water refills
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options· 1
  • Offers kerbside pickup
Dining options· 7
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Parking· 1
  • Difficult to find a space
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Highlights· 2
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
Popular for· 5
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 3
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Location

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