Quick info
About The Life and Soul Kitchen
Run as a charity cafe, The Life and Soul Kitchen gives young people with disabilities the chance to build confidence and work experience while serving breakfast and lunch, and it sits inside the Maylords shopping centre off Station Rd in Hereford. The kitchen works to a daytime pattern, opening Monday to Friday with Wednesdays closed alongside the weekend. No booking is taken, so customers simply walk in and order. The setting is small, with an outdoor space alongside the indoor seating for anyone who wants to eat outside. Families with young children have high chairs and an indoor play area, and there is entertainment for children both inside and out. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without a kerb or stair, and dogs are welcome to come along.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
97 dishes · mains £2–11- Americano£2.40
- Cappuccino£3.00
- Latte£3.00
- Flat White£3.00
- Espresso£2.40
- Double Espresso£3.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids play area, chocolate cheesecake, breakfast and charity cafe supporting disabled youth.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kids play area, chocolate cheesecake, breakfast and charity cafe supporting disabled youth.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the freshly made food at breakfast and lunch, with great portion sizes and a chocolate cheesecake singled out as delicious. Close behind are the staff, described as warm, friendly and welcoming. Reviewers also value that this charity cafe gives young people with disabilities a chance to gain confidence and independence. The space is called calm, relaxed and spotless, and several mention a kids play area inside, an outdoor space, and a welcome for dogs. The one clear complaint comes from a reviewer who found two baps disappointing: tough, very dry white baguettes while other tables got soft rolls, sausages that were not nice, and two drinks too sweet to finish. That reviewer still found the staff nice, if a little inexperienced. Others describe quick service, and one says the staff went through the menu with them, explaining the options.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the freshly made food at breakfast and lunch, with great portion sizes and a chocolate cheesecake singled out as delicious. Close behind are the staff, described as warm, friendly and welcoming. Reviewers also value that this charity cafe gives young people with disabilities a chance to gain confidence and independence. The space is called calm, relaxed and spotless, and several mention a kids play area inside, an outdoor space, and a welcome for dogs. The one clear complaint comes from a reviewer who found two baps disappointing: tough, very dry white baguettes while other tables got soft rolls, sausages that were not nice, and two drinks too sweet to finish. That reviewer still found the staff nice, if a little inexperienced. Others describe quick service, and one says the staff went through the menu with them, explaining the options.
Featured reviews
- Dan Ballinger
“Such an amazing little charity cafe. Been there a few times for breakfast and lunch. The staff are so friendly and really love being there. The food is all made fresh, and the portion sizes are great. They are very kid and dog friendly. Highly recommend.”
- Claire Morris
“Love The Life and Soul. Other cafes should learn from this place!! Spotless, excellent menu, quick service, fabulous food. Really friendly staff who ensured everything was ok and went through menu with us explaining options. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you.”
- Gary Payne
“Great food Great service we will return.”
- Jane Fairbairn
“Lovely food and very well presented, service is top notch. Wonderful atmosphere with plenty of entertainment for children inside and out. A must if you are in the area and whether you have children with you or not.”
- Poppy
“Really lovely place with a lovely environment. As the setting is small, it's nice to have such focused customer service and people are really lovely here! ☺️ The food is beautifully cooked and served too. Would definitely go again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Location
Cafes near The Life and Soul Kitchen
- Timothy & Birch4.92851.6 mi
full english breakfast, cakes, coffee and cappuccino
- 3.5 miDelivery
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- Cafe Ascari4.43794.3 mi£15–30
full english breakfast, cappuccino and latte coffee, cake selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Life and Soul Kitchen | 4.783 | — | £1–15 | kids play area, chocolate cheesecake, breakfast |
| Timothy & Birch | 4.9285 | 1.6 mi | — | full english breakfast, cakes, coffee and cappuccino |
| Redbarn Cafe HerefordDelivery | 4.960 | 3.5 mi | — | build-your-own breakfast, smash burger with bacon, katsu loaded fries |
| Cafe Ascari | 4.4379 | 4.3 mi | £15–30 | full english breakfast, cappuccino and latte coffee, cake selection |
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