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About Waterside Cafe
Waterside Cafe is a cafe on Normanton Rd in Oakham, with views of Rutland Water from inside the building. The cafe has indoor seating, and dogs are welcome, so people out walking can bring a pet along. The menu covers hot and cold food and drinks, including coffee, teas and cold drinks. Lunch dishes include toasties and cheesy chips, and the cakes are homemade. Orders are placed at the counter, where a queue can form. Cyclists and walkers use the cafe as a stop after a walk.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lake views, homemade cakes, hearty breakfasts and toasties and burgers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lake views, homemade cakes, hearty breakfasts and toasties and burgers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the view over Rutland Water, which they call beautiful, superb and fantastic, enjoyed from indoor tables, outdoor seating or a couple of balcony tables. Close behind is the food and drink. A cheese and tuna toastie with cheesy chips arrived piping hot, the homemade cakes are called delicious, and the coffee is called excellent. Hearty breakfasts and light lunches also get mentioned, and one group said everyone enjoyed their meals. Staff are described as friendly and helpful. The recurring caveats are value and speed. Two reviewers find prices too high, singling out a burger with chips and a sandwich as out of step with a casual cafe, and one left after a long queue for two coffees even though the cafe was not full. Another wished drinks could be bought to take away without being decanted first. Several describe stopping in for a bite and a drink after a long walk.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the view over Rutland Water, which they call beautiful, superb and fantastic, enjoyed from indoor tables, outdoor seating or a couple of balcony tables. Close behind is the food and drink. A cheese and tuna toastie with cheesy chips arrived piping hot, the homemade cakes are called delicious, and the coffee is called excellent. Hearty breakfasts and light lunches also get mentioned, and one group said everyone enjoyed their meals. Staff are described as friendly and helpful. The recurring caveats are value and speed. Two reviewers find prices too high, singling out a burger with chips and a sandwich as out of step with a casual cafe, and one left after a long queue for two coffees even though the cafe was not full. Another wished drinks could be bought to take away without being decanted first. Several describe stopping in for a bite and a drink after a long walk.
Featured reviews
- Jack
“Left after queuing over 20 mins for 2 coffees and not even near front of the queue. Food looked nice, prices high for service given, no sandwich is worth 25+ min queue in a not full cafe”
- Cian Caldwell
“Decent selection for lunch. Everyone enjoyed their meals in our group. Would be nice if you could buy their drinks to take away and not have them decant them first.”
- stephen mudie
“Great cafe in a fantastic setting, really friendly and helpful staff. Went for a walk and stopped here after for a bite to eat and drink.”
- OZP6O /S25
“Nice café with a beautiful view. A great place to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery.”
- Natalie Dodds
“Had a nice hot drink and some food. You can tell they have quality ingredients. The space is fresh and clean”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Offerings· 3
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Waterside Cafe
- 5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingReservations
trifle dessert, sunday roast, cakes and puddings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.3438 | — | £10–20 | lake views, homemade cakes, hearty breakfasts |
| The Orchard Café, UppinghamOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.3227 | 5 mi | £10–20 | trifle dessert, sunday roast, cakes and puddings |
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