
Quick info
About Bag and Bean
Bag and Bean is a cafe in Wigan on Winstanley Road in Billinge, set inside the Love it Gallery, a gallery and gift shop with glass art, so a visit to the cafe happens alongside the shop. The menu runs to 105 dishes, covering cakes, snacks, light meals, drinks and desserts. Savoury plates include Piri Piri Chicken and Greek Salad, and a Mediterranean option sits among the salads and chicken dishes. Afternoon tea brings sweet and savoury treats with scones, and the loose leaf teas include lemon and ginger and earl grey. Staff seat guests on arrival and hand over menus at the table. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
105 dishes · mains £0–14- Mixed Salad£7.65
- Sliced Chicken£7.65
- Ham Salad£7.65
- Piri Piri Chicken£7.65
- Mediterranean£7.65
- Greek Salad£7.65
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, glass art gallery, scones and loose leaf tea.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, glass art gallery, scones and loose leaf tea.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea is what reviewers mention most at Bag and Bean, with diners describing sweet and savoury treats that were fresh, plenty of food, and scones that were really nice. One group marked a joint birthday celebration there, and another came for a Mother's Day tea. Close behind, reviewers praise the friendly, polite staff, who seated busy tables quickly and never made one group feel rushed. Coffee and loose leaf teas, including lemon and ginger and earl grey, also get mentions, along with good cakes and a covered outdoor area. Many enjoy browsing the attached gift shop and gallery, where the ornate glass art stands out. Parking is described as plentiful. The one caveat comes from a reviewer who found the scones hard and not fresh at an afternoon tea three years earlier, and who was not tempted by the cakes on offer on a recent visit, though that tea drinker still found the visit pleasant. Several reviewers call the value fair or decent, and one describes the cafe as a regular catch up spot for friends.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea is what reviewers mention most at Bag and Bean, with diners describing sweet and savoury treats that were fresh, plenty of food, and scones that were really nice. One group marked a joint birthday celebration there, and another came for a Mother's Day tea. Close behind, reviewers praise the friendly, polite staff, who seated busy tables quickly and never made one group feel rushed. Coffee and loose leaf teas, including lemon and ginger and earl grey, also get mentions, along with good cakes and a covered outdoor area. Many enjoy browsing the attached gift shop and gallery, where the ornate glass art stands out. Parking is described as plentiful. The one caveat comes from a reviewer who found the scones hard and not fresh at an afternoon tea three years earlier, and who was not tempted by the cakes on offer on a recent visit, though that tea drinker still found the visit pleasant. Several reviewers call the value fair or decent, and one describes the cafe as a regular catch up spot for friends.
Featured reviews
- Paul Rayner
“Called into Bag and Bean for a bite to eat and a browse in the shop- they were busy but the ladies seated us quickly and were very friendly. Food was lovely too... recommended!”
- S
“What a lovely discovery. Such a lovely cafe, great food and relaxing atmosphere. Staff are so nice too, highly recommend a visit”
- Helen Fleming
“How have I lived in this area for 20 years and never been here? What a beautiful cafe, in a stunning gallery / gift shop. The food was lovely, the service was wonderful and the place is just incredible.”
- Elinor Bentley
“8 of us came for afternoon tea on Wednesday 1st July, a joint 80th birthday celebration. The food was outstanding, beautifully presented, fresh and colourful, and there was plenty of everything. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone. I would have it again anytime.”
- Caitlin Ashton
“I’ve taken my mum for the Mother’s Day afternoon tea and we’ve had an absolutely wonderful time. Both the sweet and savoury treats were delicious and fresh and I cannot thank the staff enough for how helpful they were. I would highly recommend to anyone, thank you Bag and Bean for a lovely day.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Fireplace
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag and BeanOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6505 | — | £10–20 | afternoon tea, glass art gallery, scones |
| The Varini Billinge - Speciality CoffeeVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.5259 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | coffee, salmon cream cheese toastie, american pancakes |
| Fur Clemt Cafe & Food OutletVegetarian options | 4.8252 | 2 mi | £1–10 | discounted fruit and veg, free bread, cakes and pastries |
| Rustic KitchenDelivery · Reservations | 4.584 | 2.3 mi | £1–10 | big portions for price, milkshakes, full english breakfast |
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