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The Sycamore cafe, bar & restaurant

Coffee shopsLincoln

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(219 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 152 270 89 02
185 W Parade, Lincoln LN1 1QS, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Sycamore cafe, bar & restaurant

The Sycamore cafe, bar & restaurant is a coffee shop at 185 W Parade in Lincoln that works as a cafe by day and turns into an evening pizza-and-wine bar. The daytime menu covers brunch and lunch, with avocado with halloumi and hot honey on sourdough alongside The Sycamore breakfast and a veggie version. In the evening, the kitchen moves to small plates, including a burrata flatbread, with pizza and wine on offer too. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their own along, and the seating has cushions. Parking is on the street nearby, where some spaces are permit-only and others allow stays of up to 2 hours.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.7/5
219 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention avocado halloumi on sourdough, arancini, small plates evening menu and sycamore breakfast.

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Customer Review Summary

Avocado and halloumi on sourdough with hot honey is the dish breakfast and brunch visitors single out most, described as tasty and delicious. Close behind is the new evening menu of small plates, where diners name the arancini twice, along with the steak, mushrooms and a burrata flatbread, and one reviewer ate almost every plate. Also mentioned are the veggie breakfast, waffles, chorizo mushrooms, a sundae and excellent coffee, with portions called generous. Staff come up in most reviews as friendly and attentive, and several describe a cosy, welcoming room with good music, plus outdoor seating that suits summer evenings. One reviewer wishes the menu had more vegan options, saying the shortage makes repeat visits less likely. Another recalls being brought cold water as soon as they sat down on a warm morning.

Featured reviews

  • Lou13
    “An absolutely lovely place. Comfortable and cosy with a chilled out vibe. Friendly attentive staff. Excellent coffee. Generous portions of really tasty food. Shame there aren't more vegan options on the menu though as it makes repeat visits less likely.”
  • Lou Greenfield
    “Just lovely lovely lovely! I was there as a solo diner and the vibe is perfect and cosy and welcoming, even down to the cushions which are soooo comfy. I will do everything in my power to come back while I’m staying in Lincoln. A must visit and definitely get the sundae!”
  • Sophie Hall
    “Myself and my husband visited this gorgeous café this morning just as we were passing and we were super impressed by the service, food quality and quantity and the setting itself. Ben our waiter was incredible, very attentive, helpful and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. We were given cold water as soon as we sat down which was very much appreciated as it was quite a warm morning and our drinks ordered was efficient and tasty. I ordered the avacado and hallumi and it was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to bring my friends and family here. Wonderful experience. I highly recommend this café.”
  • Caroline Woodward
    “The team at The Sycamore are so friendly and attentive. It was reasonably busy but we still got served, and ate comfortably within an hour. The food was good quality and at a great price. I had the avacado with haloumi and hot honey on sourdough - sooo tasty! My daughter in law had The Sycamore breakfast and loved it. Great coffee as well! My son and daughter-in-law have just moved into West Parade after a spell in Australia, and this was our first visit for a Sat morning brunch and so excited for them to have somewhere like this on their doorstep. A nice bit of music in the background but you can still chat so a nice summer vibe to the place. Parking - if you just take your time, you’ll find a space on the on-street parking areas (some areas are permit only but there are some that allow general/up to 2 hrs) parking.”
  • Kelly Hut
    “A fantastic cafe / restaurant. Definitely has the best breakfast in Lincoln.the chorizo mushrooms are lovely and all the food is good quality produce. Beautifully presented. The staff are super friendly too and it just has a lovely feel. Would highly recommend.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“We are a small neighbourhood cafe, bar & restaurant, bringing you brunch, lunch and open in the evening for pizza, drinks and delicious wines”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Alcohol
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 9
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed outside

Location

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