The Sondes Tea House

Lovely chilled relaxing atmosphere great food friendly staff , but chaotic counter service. You are told , after queuing at a crowded counter , that you can’t order right away. They take your name , tell you to find a seat, and that you will be told to come to the counter when called. Bizarre. This is in spite of the venue not appearing to be particularly busy and despite there appearing to be plenty of staff. It took around 10 mins to be called The food behind the counter is displayed , and looks delicious, but is unlabelled and undescribed , presumably a pick and mix system, but it is unclear exactly what goes with what so to speak, or what comprises a portion or what it costs. No informat...

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A revisit to this venue for us. Our food was so tasty and well cooked. We had a Lentil Dahl Vegetable Stew. There were Vegan options available also. It was busy on arrival and needed to wait a while to be able to go up and order our food and then return to our seats and wait again for your food to arrive. It was busy but not full. Despite asking someone for a hot drink who was working behind the counter I was told I needed to get up again and order separately at a different counter. It seems illogical to not have someone taking your order thus stopping everyone attempting to manoeuvre around close together tables. Whilst the food is amazing and is definitely the best thing about Sondes we fo...

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A friend took me to this lovely little gem of a place. The decor is so interesting and very comfortable. I took a peek at the garden too before we left and it looked beautiful and has plenty of different seating areas. We wanted to have lunch and were very lucky that they said if we were happy to wait and accept what was left on the menu they could fit us in. Not surprised really as they are so popular. We each had a pot of tea while we waited (I had Turkish apple and my friend had rhubarb spritzer) and then had the most delicious aubergine bake with salad. I hope I get the chance to go again as I loved it.

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Have visited a few times now. Originally recommended by friends. Lovely, quirky ambience, wood burner in winter, garden in spring/ summer. Huge selection of teas green, black, pine needle, chai etc etc. lots of vegan options (and vegetarian too I think. Usually on offer soup and bread, a bake, a curry or stew, bagels, baguette pizzas, vegan saus rolls, pasty’s etc great salads. Friendly service great little shop with some Whole Foods, snacks, general products, veg stall. Reserva una mesa ahora

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What an absolute mess this place was. They start serving lunch at 12 and we were there at 12.40 to be told by some rude waitress “we’re done taking orders for today, we’ve sold out, you’re welcome to leave.” The cafe was half empty. My pregnant partner was not amused as we just spent 5 minutes clearing all the used coffee cups from our table. Today was just a wet Tuesday afternoon, nothing special! The place is a disaster, I will not be back!

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I came with my family as my daughter and her partner live close by in fact she recommended it and we are so glad we came. The food is absolutely amazing really tasty and healthy. I am so impressed that this is a business that doesn't sell or serve animal flesh. We will definitely be back. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Love the décor very chic. Lovely ambience.

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A great lunch sitting on a comfy sofa in front of a well tended log fire. What more could you ask for? Food is vegetarian and truly excellent despite this ! Definitely slips into the Quirky category and I love it. My third visit and I hope very much to come again. Where else could you visit the loo and find yourself vying for space next to a huge model aeroplane?

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Wonderfully cosy place, garden has cosy corners to sit and the main room has a log fire in the winter). All home made food, very good quality, healthy savoury options. The cakes I’m not a cake eater) looked delicious and home made. Reserva una mesa ahora

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A wonderful transformation of a local pub. Fabulous food presented elegantly. Quirky interior draws you in and makes you want to stay. The well stocked shop is a joy as are the friendly staff. Don’t miss it!

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**** lovely as always, a super lunch and brilliant Tea menu! The cake selection was magnificent it would be rude not to indulge!

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