The Rural kitchen

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  Ursula Nicholls

  ·2 months ago

  “I dont like leaving bad reviews but after my visit with a friend this week this place left me feeling rather upset. I cannot believe the how awfully i was spoken to. We sat outside, ordered our coffee i politely asked if they did breakfast …”

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  Tracey Rehill

  ·3 months ago

  “Would like to give this little rusl place a nice review; however, when I arrived at 3.15 pm for a coffee (closing advertised as 4om) I was told no we've turned all the machines off - no apology, no offer if anything else instead. Poor show rual kitchen.”

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  kay lingard

  ·6 months ago

  “Went with my cousin June. Had a fantastic melt in the mouth fillet steak. It felt so special. Friendly and a great atmosphere. Thankyou.”

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  Kara Haggar

  ·6 months ago

  “Today I popped in and was met with a lady who was telling me that all the tables were reserved and that there was no space and then she said she would put me on the end of a table. She wasn’t very warm or hospitable and seemed more interested in her regular people in the café than anybody so where she had seated me she said all of the other tables were reserved. I spent a whole hour in there and none of the tables occupied the whole time And I also asked for Soya milk and she looked very upset that I asked her for this and came back with normal cow milk. Very passive aggressive and snappy ! When I left she took my £3 for the tea and didn’t even give me eye contact !”

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  Mark

  ·11 months ago

  “The rural kitchen is my local cafe which we have visited on a few occasions. The food and service has always been very good but sadly the service received this morning was extremely poor and disappointing . We were made to feel most unwelcome by the lady serving. I’m more than happy to spend my money elsewhere such as Green Pastures in future.”

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  Jonathan Tinsley

  ·1 year ago

  “Polite friendly and reasonable price too Tucked away in quiet courtyard next to surgeons buthchers”

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  Rosario Waterlow

  ·1 year ago

  “I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I felt it was important to share my experience. On a very rainy day in Norfolk, I visited the Rural Kitchen to wait briefly while a family member ran some errands with nowhere else to go as I was dropped there. I was told by my family member it was very nice. Although there were mostly empty tables, they were marked as reserved. When I asked if I could just get a hot drink, aiming wait for about 15-20 minutes, I was told no that it was a busy day and the tables were reserved. However, most of those tables remained unoccupied during that time. I was surprised there wasn’t more flexibility to accommodate a short wait, especially given the weather and lack of other options. I expected a bit more warmth and hospitality in this situation. While I can’t comment on the food, the customer service left me feeling unwelcome. I hope the team considers being a little more accommodating in similar situations in the future.”

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  Mark Girling

  ·2 years ago

  “The classic English countryside cafe - rare. Lovely cakes - and decent size portions. Friendly staff - I also bought some excellent meat from the butchers next door (had a pannier on the bike) - local stuff. Just so relaxed and welcoming. Would come again.”

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  Tony Parkins

  ·2 years ago

  “A rustic gem in a fab courtyard in Brooke! We popped in for brunch and it was amazing, a full English, with all you would want and all really high quality, the eggs Benedict were perfectly cooked with runny yolked, free range eggs . Perfect!”

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  Glenn Bowie

  ·4 years ago

  “Lovely dog friendly cafe. Had a delicious scone and sausage roll. Many tables reserved for lunchtime so a popular place even on a Monday. Other businesses on site also worth a look.”