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Cafe St. Paul's

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4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(226 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 152 221 29 05
Cafe St Paul's, 12 St Paul's Ln, Lincoln LN1 3AL, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Cafe St. Paul's

Cafe St. Paul's is an independent cafe bar and restaurant in Lincoln, on St Paul's Ln, with an upstairs balcony where the tables look out over the castle walls. The kitchen serves breakfast, including a cooked breakfast with coffee, and sourdough bread comes out of it too. Burgers are on the menu, among them the Big Smoke Classic burger and a vegan burger. The bar pours cocktails, wine and draught beers, so the drinks list covers more than coffee. Tasting menu evenings pair courses with drinks, such as the St Lucian Rum Tasting night.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.8/5
226 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, castle view balcony, big smoke classic burger and vegan burger.

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Customer Review Summary

Breakfast is the draw reviewers raise most, from a late breakfast on the upstairs balcony to a hot cooked breakfast with great coffee on a buzzing Saturday morning. Close behind is Sunday lunch, where one diner praises the lamb special and another the best gravy they have ever tasted. Burgers also earn repeat mentions, including the Big Smoke Classic and a vegan burger. Service is described as friendly, smiley, patient and attentive, and one reviewer calls the value good. The one criticism comes from a breakfast diner who dislikes sourdough with a cooked breakfast and asks for a couple of normal bread loaves. One couple also praised a rum tasting evening with paired courses and drinks. Two reviewers close on the same detail: a table with a view of the castle walls.

Featured reviews

  • Liam McCann
    “We drink here regularly and also eat here fairly regularly and it’s always great the antithesis of typical pub food. Every meal has a little something different which individualises it as being top restaurant quality all at VERY reasonable prices. Our latest outing was their Sunday lunch for which I’d the lamb special which was exceptionally good. I’d summarise the food as dangerously good, that is because even though you’re full you can’t resist just another bit and another bit! Highly recommend and enjoy!”
  • Jamie Cameron
    “Stopped here by chance, and very glad we did. Had a lovely late lunch. Food was really nice. Service was swift and friendly. Good value as well. Highly recommended.”
  • Carole Ross
    “What a lovely place. The food was tasty as you like, steak cooked to perfection. The best thing was the service. We went on 25/09/26 and I wish I'd taken the name of waitress down so I could give her a mention. She was absolutely fab, smiley, patient and attentive, a real credit to the place. Excellent imo.”
  • Viv Porter
    “OMG why has it taken until now for me to actually go in?! What a gem. Fantastic breakfast (hot!) and great coffee. Personable super-friendly service. An absolute belter and would highly recommend. Will be back very soon.”
  • kieran english
    “This is the second occasion I have eaten at St Paul in the bail. The restaurant wasn’t too busy. The staff were polite and professional. They were on hand to ensure we enjoyed our drinks and food. I had the Big Smoke Classic burger. I have to say it’s the most delicious burger I’ve had in a long time. I would highly recommend this Cafe as a venue with outstanding food and great service”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“Modern cafe bar / restaurant. Fully licensed, serving great food, coffee, cocktails, wine and draught beers. And proudly independent!”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Rooftop seating

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
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  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
Offerings· 8
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Highlights· 5
  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Rooftop seating
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended

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