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The Tea Cosy — Cafes in Lincoln

The Tea Cosy

CafeLincoln

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(94 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1522 751077
10 The Grn, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2NR, United Kingdom

About The Tea Cosy

With just six or seven tables inside, The Tea Cosy is a small cafe on The Grn in Lincoln that opens Wednesday to Friday during the daytime only, so booking ahead is advised. The team serves at the table, and the kitchen bakes its own cakes and scones, among them a chocolate cake and a lemon curd scone. Pots of tea lead the drinks list, with coffee alongside. Savoury food is made in house too, running from a bacon butty to quiche and sandwiches. Tables outside sit under parasols for outdoor dining, and dogs are welcome in that area. High chairs are on hand for families with young children.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

4 dishes
  • Panini
  • Ham and Cheese Toast Sandwich
  • Baked Potato
  • Tes
See full menu & prices →

Reviews

4.7/5
94 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes and scones, pots of tea, chocolate cake and waitress service.

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Customer Review Summary

Homemade baking anchors most visits: reviewers single out proper scones and cakes, from a lemon curd scone to chocolate cake and mint rocky road ordered to take home, alongside generously filled pots of tea. Close behind is the savoury side, with quiche and garnish, a bacon butty, a full English and ham sandwiches all described as homemade and delicious, and one parent notes a children's meal deal box. Waitress service draws warm mentions, several describing the women serving as friendly and happy to take an interest in a child. The recurring trade off is space: with only six or seven tables the room is small and intimate, and one reviewer suggests the outdoor seating for anyone wanting more room. One visitor recounts being refused a table said to be reserved that was never marked as such, then watching two other customers seated there be moved on with markedly different courtesy. A family of ten praise a delivered lunch spread.

Featured reviews

  • Robert
    “A lovely quaint place to stop for lunch and coffee. Dog friendly outside under the parasols with helpful, friendly staff and locals.”
  • Simon Smith
    “Beautiful little cafe with great food and fantastic staff, the coffee and tea are both amazing and perfect for a nice relaxing rest while out and about”
  • Stevie Marshall
    “Visited this lovely little gem earlier with family as a stop on our way to the seaside. My little one had the children's meal deal box which was an incredible bargain. We all opted for the quiche with garnish and it did not disappoint. The ladies serving and preparing the food were lovely. No questions were too much and they took an interest in my little one which he loved. It is very intimate inside, so if you're wanting a lot of room then outside might be better. Didn't matter to us though. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We will definitely visit again!”
  • stephanie mchugh
    “We were welcomed and what a delight to receive waitress service. The cafe is small with 6-7 tables ,so is quite cosy We had toast and drinks , in a friendly atmosphere.”
  • hank11ish
    “What alovely little tea shop Well worth a visit. Staff lovely and the tea and coffee really nice along with the Lemon Curd scone Will definitely call again!! Thank you Val Stephanie and Paul from York. A proud Nettleham lad (born in Chapel Lane) 😀😀😀”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
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 seating
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Family friendly
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  • Vegetarian options
  • Casual
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Catering
Dining options· 6
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Crowd· 1
  • Tourists
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Planning· 1
  • Brunch reservations recommended

Location

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  • 2.9 miOutdoor seatingDelivery

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