YMCA Walker Park Cafe & Centre
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About YMCA Walker Park Cafe & Centre
YMCA Walker Park Cafe & Centre is a cafe inside Walker Park, serving on a walk-in basis with no reservations taken. Food can be eaten on the premises or taken outside or home, and outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to sit in the park. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome inside the cafe. High chairs are available for families with young children. The cafe is open Monday to Sunday, closed Fridays and Saturdays. Beyond daily service, the cafe also runs a buffet service for events, with free local delivery that includes plates and tablecloths, making it a practical option for gatherings held elsewhere in the area.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffet catering, free local delivery, cakes and pick a mix sweets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffet catering, free local delivery, cakes and pick a mix sweets.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and cheap snacks in a park setting sit at the center of the praise, with reviewers describing lovely cakes, juice, biscuits and coffee at prices they call reasonable and cheap enough for a park. Friendly, cheerful staff come up repeatedly, and one reviewer mentions chatting with them over cake and tea. Close behind is the buffet service, called great value, with home made food and free local delivery, plates and tablecloths. Parents and grandparents mention stopping in with kids, and one praises the weekly activities, especially in summer. Others credit the YMCA's community work during Covid, and one wants more investment in the park and cafe to help it return to former glory. The one complaint comes from a reviewer allergic to dogs, who says one kept coming over while they ate and feels dogs should not be allowed inside. One reviewer who ordered a buffet for twenty after a funeral found it plentiful, varied and delivered on time.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and cheap snacks in a park setting sit at the center of the praise, with reviewers describing lovely cakes, juice, biscuits and coffee at prices they call reasonable and cheap enough for a park. Friendly, cheerful staff come up repeatedly, and one reviewer mentions chatting with them over cake and tea. Close behind is the buffet service, called great value, with home made food and free local delivery, plates and tablecloths. Parents and grandparents mention stopping in with kids, and one praises the weekly activities, especially in summer. Others credit the YMCA's community work during Covid, and one wants more investment in the park and cafe to help it return to former glory. The one complaint comes from a reviewer allergic to dogs, who says one kept coming over while they ate and feels dogs should not be allowed inside. One reviewer who ordered a buffet for twenty after a funeral found it plentiful, varied and delivered on time.
Featured reviews
- Tom Mundy
“Went in for a cup of coffee walked out with the best god damn pick a mix this side of Disney Land. It was clearly carefully selected for its mix of gummy, fizzy and soft chew. Took us through the second half of our half marathon. Hats off.”
- Edward welford
“With more investment in the park and cafe as it is well needed this place could return to former glory and become the go to place for the vast numbers returning to the park 😀”
- Poppy
“Great community work going on at the YMCA . They are still doing everything they can to keep the community connected during Covid .”
- Flossy Bella
“Kids love it, handy for drinks and snacks. Staff are lovely and its really cheap too!”
- Pippa
“Fabulous personal service, friendly atmosphere. The home made food can be enjoyed in the premises or taken outside or home. The buffet service is great value for money, with free local delivery, plates, tablecloths etc.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Dessert
- Toilet
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trending
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Cafes near YMCA Walker Park Cafe & Centre
- Aidan's Kitchen4.77912.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
mexicana, french toast suzette, steak and eggs
- Monsieur Crepe Cafe4.89972.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
gluten free crepes, american pancakes, coffee
- Société Café Bar4.61812.5 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
thin crispy pizzas, unusual toppings like fig and walnut, cakes and desserts
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Walker Park Cafe & CentreOutdoor seating | 4.657 | — | £1–15 | buffet catering, free local delivery, cakes |
| Aidan's KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7791 | 2.1 mi | £10–20 | mexicana, french toast suzette, steak and eggs |
| Monsieur Crepe CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8997 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | gluten free crepes, american pancakes, coffee |
| Société Café BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.6181 | 2.5 mi | — | thin crispy pizzas, unusual toppings like fig and walnut, cakes and desserts |
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