Lakeside Cafe

Quick info

Business Units, 18, H20, Lake View Dr, Nottingham NG15 0HT, United Kingdom

£1–15

About Lakeside Cafe

Set on a Nottingham business park with a pond you can sit beside, Lakeside Cafe serves a straightforward daytime menu with plenty of choice across it. A full English breakfast comes with a drink included, and the kitchen keeps the cooking simple rather than elaborate. Orders are placed at the counter, so there is no booking to make, and the queue that builds at lunchtime moves through quickly. Tables inside are set for eating in, while the same food is packed up for anyone taking it away to eat off site. The entrance is step-free, so visitors with mobility needs can get in and out without a step to negotiate. The cafe runs Monday to Friday and closes at weekends.

Good to know

Parking
Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Good for kids
Good for kids · Family friendly
Dietary
Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

5 dishes · mains £1–2

Cheese/Bean/Colslow£1.00
Tuna Mayo£1.50
Chicken Mayo/Tikka£1.60
Prawn/Chilli/Curry£1.90
Extra Filling's£1.00

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Reviews

4.4/5

112 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention thursday lasagna special, full english with drink, sausage cob and cheese and chips.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention thursday lasagna special, full english with drink, sausage cob and cheese and chips.

Customer Review Summary

The full English breakfast is what draws the most attention, with several noting approvingly that a drink comes included, though one diner points out the menu version arrived without the fried bread and black pudding they expected. Close behind sits the Thursday Lasagna Special, singled out by a long-time regular who kept returning years after leaving the neighbouring business park, and the cheese and chips draw similar enthusiasm. Others mention the sausage cob, generous at three sausages, while one reviewer rates the coffee as merely okay. The staff draw praise almost as consistently as the food, described as friendly, hard working whether quiet or busy, and willing to accommodate a self-described fussy eater. Value comes up repeatedly, with one calling it the cheapest place found in years without a drop in quality. Several mention queues at peak times, and one suggests being prepared to wait, adding that service moves quickly regardless.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Sebastian Batog
3 months ago
“Kindest and most helpful service you will get.”
Daniel Wells
5 months ago
“Excellent spot for lunch, loads of choice the staff are very friendly, it's busy so be prepared to queue. That being said the service is fast and they won't keep you waiting long. Prices are very reasonable.”
Satsuma Nottz
5 months ago
“Chill , cheese and chips was amazing like the staff !!!keep up the hard work ladies :)”
Steven Spenadel
6 months ago
“Cheapest place I've found for years, but quality food too”
ROHIT MANDAPALLI
8 months ago
“Beautiful place! Loved having breakfast beside the lovely pond. Menu is no nonsense and simple.”

Michael Morrison
10 months ago
“Spent a day training in Nottingham and was blessed to find this lovely little cafe, food was great even with my pickney ways but the staff catered perfectly to my fussyness, Very friendly and highly recommend refueling point. Pleasure to meet you guys Thanks”
Balvinder Sambhi
1 year ago
“Full breakfast with drink for £6.50. friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Recommended”
Andrew Fulton
2 years ago
“What a hard working team!! Both when quiet or busy, you are treated well and the food as quick as possible. Coffee ok. Prices good. Three sausages in my cob also 😋”
Sophie Waring
2 years ago
“I started coming to this cafe in 2018 when I worked across the road in the business park and now in 2024, even though I don't work on the business park anymore I'm still going, both on my lunch break at work and in my free time. This has to be my favourite cafe. Never had a bad meal or experience here. The food, especially the Thursday Lasagna Special, is amazing! Such good value for money and so tasty. So much choice for food, staff are so friendly and accommodating. They have seating, so you can sit and eat in as well as take away. I constantly recommend to all my friends, work colleagues and family and will continue to do so. I will continue to be a regular customer here for many years to come. Thank you to all the staff for everything, they all are incredible.”
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Jonathan Roy Chandler
3 years ago
“Lovely staff, friendly and appeared to enjoy being at work. Nice breakfast, menu said 'full English' but was missing the fried bread & black pudding but I'm sure if I asked they would probably have it somewhere for an extra cost. Was glad that the price for a 'full English' included a drink.”

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Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Highlights

Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for solo dining
Small plates

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Free of charge street parking
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Family friendly
Vegan options
Casual
Coffee
Prepared foods
Catering

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Family friendly
Vegan options
Casual
Coffee
Prepared foods
Catering

Dining options· 5: Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Facilities· 1: Toilet

Offerings· 3: Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Parking· 2: Free parking lot
Parking
Family-friendly· 1: Good for kids

Highlights· 1: Great tea selection
Popular for· 1: Solo dining
Accessibility· 3: Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

Cafes near Lakeside Cafe

Lakeside Cafe

£1–15Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options

4.4112

T8s Wine Bar&cafe4.3154
3.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
all day breakfast, cappuccino, pint of Strongbow Dark
Coffee & Cream4.7252
4.2 mi£1–15Vegetarian optionsDelivery
generous portion sizes, allergy-friendly substitutions, lamb dinner
AJ’s cafe4.8151
4.7 mi£1–15
full English breakfast, sausage and bacon quality, takeaway breakfast

Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
Lakeside CafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options	4.4112	—	£1–15	thursday lasagna special, full english with drink, sausage cob
T8s Wine Bar&cafeOutdoor seating	4.3154	3.1 mi	£1–15	all day breakfast, cappuccino, pint of Strongbow Dark
Coffee & CreamVegetarian options · Delivery	4.7252	4.2 mi	£1–15	generous portion sizes, allergy-friendly substitutions, lamb dinner
AJ’s cafe	4.8151	4.7 mi	£1–15	full English breakfast, sausage and bacon quality, takeaway breakfast