Quick info
About Pumpkin Cafe Swindon
Pumpkin Cafe Swindon is a coffee shop and bakery inside Swindon Rail Station, set up for commuters and travellers passing through. Alongside coffee, the counter sells newspapers and confectionery, so one stop covers a drink and something to read. The food runs from bacon rolls at breakfast to savouries and paninis at lunch, with home-baked cakes and pastries for the afternoon hot drink. A breakfast bundle is offered as a promotion. Orders come together quickly enough for people with a train to catch, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention morning coffee, 3 carlings for £7, fast train-time orders and food to eat.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention morning coffee, 3 carlings for £7, fast train-time orders and food to eat.
Customer Review Summary
Commuters return mostly for one worker behind the counter, whom reviewers describe as friendly, warm and always happy to chat. Regulars who have used the cafe for years say her smile and positive energy set up an early start for work, and a few say they buy something just for the conversation, even on cold, sad days. The coffee comes up close behind and is called consistently good, with one reviewer saying the food always tastes good even when they have brought their own coffee. Another calls it a good little cafe inside the train station and mentions it serves Carling on tap-style deals, a rare note beyond the morning routine. Reviewers also praise the speed, and the most vivid example is a complicated coffee order handed over just as the train was pulling in, in time to catch it.
Customer Review Summary
Commuters return mostly for one worker behind the counter, whom reviewers describe as friendly, warm and always happy to chat. Regulars who have used the cafe for years say her smile and positive energy set up an early start for work, and a few say they buy something just for the conversation, even on cold, sad days. The coffee comes up close behind and is called consistently good, with one reviewer saying the food always tastes good even when they have brought their own coffee. Another calls it a good little cafe inside the train station and mentions it serves Carling on tap-style deals, a rare note beyond the morning routine. Reviewers also praise the speed, and the most vivid example is a complicated coffee order handed over just as the train was pulling in, in time to catch it.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Peck
“Lidia is a fantastic host at the pumpkin cafe. Commuting early is, by its nature a real drudge, but Lidia brings a smile and warmth that helps start your day! The coffee is good too!”
- Mr-Pobb
“Lidia is fantastic, she has been serving my coffee for years and always offers a bright start to my day!”
- Repi Begum
“Lydia is an absolute delight. I love chatting to her and I often buy something just so we can have a chat. A really lovely, warm person who treats customers so personably feels like a friend.”
- Ivan Ferrer
“I've been a loyal commuter customer at this small cafe, and it's become an essential part of my morning routine. Lidia, one of the workers here, always greets me with a warm smile and engages in a pleasant chat. Her friendly demeanor adds a special touch to my daily coffee stop, making it a delightful way to start my day. The coffee is consistently good, but it's Lidia's cheerful attitude that truly brightens my mornings. A fantastic place to kickstart your day with a dose of positivity!”
- Emma P
“Lidia is very friendly, nice to see a smiling face when I get my morning coffee on the way to work. Excellent service”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Welcome to Pumpkin Swindon, the friendly and welcoming coffee shop and bakery. Our menu offers something for everyone, from delicious bacon rolls and freshly ground coffee for breakfast to wholesome savouries and paninis for lunch, and delectable home-baked cakes and pastries to accompany your afternoon hot drink. With tempting promotional offers like our breakfast bundle, we invite you to stay and explore our enticing displays of cakes and savouries. As the preferred coffee shop for commuters, Pumpkin stands out with its diverse offerings, including newspapers and confectionery. Come and experience Pumpkin's delightful treats today!”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Coffee
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
Location
Cafes near Pumpkin Cafe Swindon
- Kitchen on the Corner4.83300.3 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan options
eggs benedict, donuts, granola bowl
- Boswell Cafe4.35780.4 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
all-day breakfast, breakfast bap, americano and croissant
- Street Cafe P&D4.71440.4 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian options
breakfast bap, bacon egg cheese ciabatta, breakfast wrap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Cafe Swindon | 4.849 | — | £1–10 | morning coffee, 3 carlings for £7, fast train-time orders |
| Kitchen on the CornerVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8330 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | eggs benedict, donuts, granola bowl |
| Boswell CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.3578 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | all-day breakfast, breakfast bap, americano and croissant |
| Street Cafe P&DOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.7144 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | breakfast bap, bacon egg cheese ciabatta, breakfast wrap |
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