Stokes Coffee & Kitchen The Lawn

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  Emma L

  ·2 months ago

  “Stokes used to be a Lincoln institution but its café at the Lawn is now a total let down. After our visit today I don’t intend to return. It used to be run by an experienced team offering table service. Now you need to order either via a QR code on the table or by going inside to the tills. You’d think this would speed things up…you’d be mistaken. Coffees came out cold on half our order and were sent back. The others - a straightforward order of two filter coffees and three cold drinks - took over 30 minutes to arrive (despite chasing) and well after our food had been served. Receiving drinks before food is so basic but all we were told was “We’re very busy today”. Given there were two staff members at the coffee machine plus at least three to four servers and not all tables were filled, it seemed more like the inexperienced team just couldn’t cope with fulfilling the coffee and drinks orders (not a great advertisement for the Stokes barista training academy). The food prices are also excessive given how poor the service is - £4.50 for two slices of average brown granary toast and looking at the kids’ menu - £6.50 for a child’s portion of beans on toast. There’s so much competition in uphill Lincoln now. Stokes may have a good location at the Lawn, but they’ve totally taken their eye off the ball here. If you like their coffee, buy a bag and make it at home or instead go to the excellent Nonna Juana, Seven Districts or Coffee by the Arch.”

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  Sara Turner

  ·2 months ago

  “Decided I was going to come in today with my 4 year old and my newborn. I was seated as requested (where my child was unable to escape easily). I tried to use the QR code to order, so I would not have to leave my children at the table or drag them both up to the till. The QR reader i have (and two others I downloaded) did not read the teacup shaped QR code. I tried to tell my 4 year old to sit at the table, while I went to the till, but she would not do so. I asked one member of staff if they could possibly take my order at the table, and was told I had to go to the till. I then asked the member of staff who originally seated me and he happily helped by taking my order at the table. (I had to pay immediately at the table but I was happy to do that). Overall the experience was good, I would recommend the cafe. Just have more than one adult with you if you have small children.”

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  Bev Gill

  ·2 months ago

  “We called in today for lunch, took an outdoor table scanned the app and eventually ordered lunch. After 3 attempts the order seemed to be complete. This took approximately 20minutes So we sat waiting for another 20 minutes with waitresses walking past Eventually I called one over to be told. The app doesn't always work They hadn't received our order inside despite the app confirming it had Oh and there is a 40 minute wait for food etc My point being, staff were passing our table why did no one think to ask us if all was OK? It's a basic hospitality guideline...look after customers. Rubbish customer service , clueless staffing shan't bother going again and certainly won't be recommending it to anyone!”

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  Seren Protheroe

  ·6 months ago

  “Extremely welcoming! Provided large and small repurposed dog beds for our German Shepherd and French bulldog. The servers were lovely, our food came quickly after ordering and the food was amazing! Environment is lovely from the handwritten boards to the huge whale on the ceiling. Thanks for such a lovely brunch 😊”

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  Ina B T

  ·9 months ago

  “Great location, cozy atmosphere, fantastic outdoor seating area with great views of the castle gates . Friendly and fast customer service. Delicious food , good portions and well priced . We love the brunch experience , the eggs florentine on sourdough bread & wild mushrooms and full English with the proper Lincolnshire sausage 😋are our favourite meal of the day ❤️ Best coffee in town 💯Go enjoy and make a happy memories 🫶”

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  maha ali

  ·1 year ago

  “Our first visit to Stokes Lawn Café was just for coffee, and we were very impressed! The coffee was fantastic. Staff was friendly and efficient. We'll definitely be back to try more from their menu.”

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  Regine Wong

  ·1 year ago

  “We came to the cafe at the lawn as visitors to Lincoln for the first time. This was recommended by search engines and individuals that we've met. We were initially seated at the wrong table. It was almost 3pm and near closing time and it took a long time for us to be served even though there were waiters walking around. We ordered tea, blondie and flapjack, and both were so dry and hard that we had to dig our forks in to take a piece. There was a wide range of tea. It was not worth the hype and overpriced for what it was.”

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  Mal333

  ·1 year ago

  “It’s sometimes difficult to get a seat at this popular cafe/coffee shop as it’s often busy and has queues. I had coffee and a hot vegan sausage roll and both were delicious. Stokes are famed for the coffee and tea selection, you can buy coffee beans and loose teas also. There is a large outdoor seating area at this attractive development, known as the Lawns. Staff seemed a little brusque in one or two cases but I’m sure it’s just because it was busy or as is often the case, staff didn’t turn up for work. But otherwise the atmosphere is pleasant and I liked the stripped back walls.”

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  Adam Beaton

  ·3 years ago

  “Our go to place for a scrumptious breakfast and good coffee. Easy to get to with ample amounts of parking, both paid within the lawn or on the street. At our last visit, the café was super busy and we had the last seat, it wasn't the best.... (By the window, breakfast table style) but a member of staff kept an eye out for us and moved us to a better table. I had the BIG breakfast which is a new addition to the menu and I had to tap out, it was big enough to fill any void. Great service, great food, great coffee and great cakes. Get yourself down and treat yourself :)”

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  The Greens

  ·3 years ago

  “We had a great Sunday morning waking around Lincoln with our dog and decided to visit Stokes lawn cafe, we were not disappointed the food was really nice obviously the coffee was amazing as a stokes coffee seller. The food was nice but quite expensive, it can get really busy so be prepared to wait for a table. It’s dog friendly and the atmosphere and views of Lincoln castle were amazing. Recommend for Sunday brunch.”

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