The Bus Station Cafe & Take Away
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About The Bus Station Cafe & Take Away
On Union Walk in Hereford, next to the bus station and a short walk from the railway station, The Bus Station Cafe & Take Away serves breakfast for both eating in and taking away. The full English breakfast is a regular order, served with runny egg and fried bread. Food arrives quickly, often in under ten minutes. Seating is available indoors and outside, with a one-way system guiding customers through the space. Payment is cash only, and the cafe operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations taken. There are no toilets on site. Drivers should note that the nearby car park has been linked to parking fines from CPSM, so those stopping in should check the terms before leaving a vehicle there.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, cash only, fried bread and runny eggs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, cash only, fried bread and runny eggs.
Customer Review Summary
Full English breakfast is the recurring draw, with reviewers repeatedly praising runny eggs, fried bread described as "clean and not too greasy," and hot food that arrives fast, in one case within ten minutes of ordering. Close behind is the atmosphere itself, described as a nostalgic, old-time greasy spoon with genuine, no-nonsense staff greetings rather than forced small talk. Several also mention generous portions and reasonable prices. The cash-only policy comes up repeatedly, mostly noted in passing without complaint, though one reviewer's experience was sharply negative, describing rude staff, no toilets, and a disputed parking fine from CPSM after paying for the lot. That account stands apart from the otherwise consistent five-star pattern, where diners call the food better than expected from a "hole-in-the-wall" exterior and describe returning, or wishing they'd found the cafe earlier in their trip. One reviewer's only suggested improvement was quiet background music to round out the setting.
Customer Review Summary
Full English breakfast is the recurring draw, with reviewers repeatedly praising runny eggs, fried bread described as "clean and not too greasy," and hot food that arrives fast, in one case within ten minutes of ordering. Close behind is the atmosphere itself, described as a nostalgic, old-time greasy spoon with genuine, no-nonsense staff greetings rather than forced small talk. Several also mention generous portions and reasonable prices. The cash-only policy comes up repeatedly, mostly noted in passing without complaint, though one reviewer's experience was sharply negative, describing rude staff, no toilets, and a disputed parking fine from CPSM after paying for the lot. That account stands apart from the otherwise consistent five-star pattern, where diners call the food better than expected from a "hole-in-the-wall" exterior and describe returning, or wishing they'd found the cafe earlier in their trip. One reviewer's only suggested improvement was quiet background music to round out the setting.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Like going back in time to another era, really great if you enjoy nostalgia. I love the feel of the cafe, it has that old time feel of the fifties, staff were great, no nonsense, no fake smiles like you get in other establishments, just a genuine greeting without the small talk that you have to endure in other cafes. Food was tasty, very enjoyable and reasonably priced. I really enjoyed my visit.”
- Google user
“Insane cash only establishment - great food, competitive prices and variety on offer in the menu. Proper classic cafe. 5*****”
- Google user
“Rude staff. No toilets. Cash only so we know why that is! Food was better at Wetherspoons round the corner and to top it off I got a £100 fine for using the car park even though I’d paid. They’re in on it with CPSM parking so avoid at all costs.”
- Google user
“1st time being at the cafe and the welcoming from the staff were fabulous. The food was great especially if you are a fan of full English breakfasts. I would highly recommend this venue especially if you are a bus enthusiast which the bus station is perfectly right next door and a few minutes walk away from the railway station.”
- Google user
“I love this place. Friendly staff, good food ( with massive portions) and a really interesting building.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Free parking lot
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
Location
Cafes near The Bus Station Cafe & Take Away
- The Walk Cafe4.61460 miDelivery
breakfast, bacon, pie and chips
- Tiffany's Cafe4.41100.3 mi
eggs benedict, coffee in preheated cups, chicken salad bap
- The Garden Cafe5.0790.4 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
outdoor garden seating, carrot cake, chocolate brownies
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bus Station Cafe & Take AwayOutdoor seating | 4.5238 | — | full english breakfast, cash only, fried bread |
| The Walk CafeDelivery | 4.6146 | 0 mi | breakfast, bacon, pie and chips |
| Tiffany's Cafe | 4.4110 | 0.3 mi | eggs benedict, coffee in preheated cups, chicken salad bap |
| The Garden CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 5.079 | 0.4 mi | outdoor garden seating, carrot cake, chocolate brownies |
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