
The Craftea Cafe
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About The Craftea Cafe
The Craftea Cafe is a craft-themed coffee shop in Lincoln, on Melville St, and it works in partnership with the fabric shop next door. The two hold sewing and craft workshops, with lunches and snacks provided for people taking part. Crafty events such as patch-making and "craftea" sessions are also part of the programme. The menu includes a tuna mayo panini and a smoked salmon cream cheese bagel, with homemade cakes and tray bakes alongside. Afternoon tea comes with sandwiches and cakes. Vegan and veggie options are listed, and the entire menu is offered gluten free. Dogs are welcome, and treats are kept on hand for them.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes and tray bakes, afternoon tea, craft sessions and gluten free menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes and tray bakes, afternoon tea, craft sessions and gluten free menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the homemade cakes, singling out a raspberry and lemon cake, a chocolate cherry brownie and a wide range of tray bakes. Close behind are the lunches, with the tuna mayo panini and smoked salmon cream cheese bagel named, plus sandwiches in afternoon tea spreads. Coffee and tea draw praise too, including a cappuccino made perfectly and a pot of tea, and several mention vegan and veggie options sitting alongside the rest. One reviewer says the entire menu is offered gluten free. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, and the crafty theme runs through the visits, from a baby shower afternoon tea with a themed craft and celebration cake to a hen party where staff helped make patches. Others pair the visit with the fabric shop next door and its vintage clothes patterns. The main road is described as loud, but the back area is called a sun trap and a quiet place to recharge. No recurring complaints appear. One reviewer closes with a plan to save room for a handmade cake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the homemade cakes, singling out a raspberry and lemon cake, a chocolate cherry brownie and a wide range of tray bakes. Close behind are the lunches, with the tuna mayo panini and smoked salmon cream cheese bagel named, plus sandwiches in afternoon tea spreads. Coffee and tea draw praise too, including a cappuccino made perfectly and a pot of tea, and several mention vegan and veggie options sitting alongside the rest. One reviewer says the entire menu is offered gluten free. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, and the crafty theme runs through the visits, from a baby shower afternoon tea with a themed craft and celebration cake to a hen party where staff helped make patches. Others pair the visit with the fabric shop next door and its vintage clothes patterns. The main road is described as loud, but the back area is called a sun trap and a quiet place to recharge. No recurring complaints appear. One reviewer closes with a plan to save room for a handmade cake.
Featured reviews
- Courtney Blakemore
“Came here yesterday with a group of friends, the fabric shop next door is INCREDIBLE. Full of vintage clothes patterns which I adored, then the cafe was sublime!! Cakes were incredible, service was genuinely fab. Cannot fault this place. Can't wait to come back”
- Jane Carter
“Wonderful little cafe in lincoln with crafty theme. Coffee, cake and lunch selections great. Staff super helpful and friendly highly recommend!”
- Diana Sands
“Lovely place. Terrific raspberry and lemon cake and a nice pot of tea. Can’t wait to get involved in the craftea events and meet local craftspeople.”
- M
“The entire menu is offered as gluten free. Plenty of options of savoury and sweet. Service was warm and welcoming. Food was fresh and plentiful. Beautiful sun trap in the back nestled away from the busy Main Street. Would definitely go back next time I’m in Lincoln.”
- June Darling
“Hidden Gem! Enjoyed a delicious lunch for 2 here recently. Highly recommend the tuna mayo panini and smoked salmon cream cheese bagel. There is an impressive range of cakes/tray bakes - all home made! You will not be able to resist! Excellent service and the cappuccino was made perfectly. I highly recommend. We will be coming again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“The Craftea Cafe is a place you can come enjoy a lovely coffee or a pot of tea and some delicious treats. All while you craft til your heart's content! We are now dog friendly and have treats available for your furry companions. There is a fabric shop next door that we work in close partnership with, together we hold craft and sewing workshops where we provide lunches and snacks to keep you going.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 5
- Healthy options
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 5
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Coffee shops near The Craftea Cafe
- BEAR Lincoln4.31000.1 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
banana bread matcha, chicken and bacon waffles, bacon and egg bap
- Amanda's Cafe - Lincoln4.82330.1 mi£10–20Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
full english breakfast, coffee, soup of the day
- GRAND Coffee House4.53420.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
cake selection, full English breakfast, dubai choc pistachio cookie pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craftea CafeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.959 | — | £1–10 | homemade cakes and tray bakes, afternoon tea, craft sessions |
| BEAR LincolnWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.3100 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | banana bread matcha, chicken and bacon waffles, bacon and egg bap |
| Amanda's Cafe - LincolnWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8233 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, coffee, soup of the day |
| GRAND Coffee HouseOutdoor seating | 4.5342 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | cake selection, full English breakfast, dubai choc pistachio cookie pie |
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