The Best Cafes in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Just had afternoon tea here was so lovely staff are really friendly and the food was fantastic so much of it we took half of it home

Popped in on a day out to Sleaford. The coffee ( by 200degrees) was lovely, sausage rolls were meaty, tasty and not spicy and the fruit scones were great. Friendly staff and a lovely ambience to the place.

Coffee is perfect here so much better than its closer competitors, really friendly place, perfect for everyone

Cute spot run by volunteers. Had a slice of the chocolate fudge cake, which was a touch dry but not bad, and a chai latte. Lovely place to take a coffee break.

Absolutely amazing. I went there on a date with my girlfriend and it was wonderful. Food was great, it was reasonably priced, I got free chocomel for waiting so patiently for the dessert I ordered. It was absolutely perfect, if I had the time I’d go here weekly.

I was able to book this vintage afternoon tea at last minute for Mother’s Day. This was mine and my Mum’s first ‘afternoon tea’ experience and we were not disappointed. The food was fresh and lovely and, it was plenty for two people. The atmosphere was cosy and very friendly. I really liked the ‘vintage’ feel. I would definitely recommend “Always for Tea”. I look forward to returning soon! 🧁

Wonderful service, yummy sandwiches and fab cakes. Such a friendly owner and a little gem for Sleaford.

Lovely friendly cuppa. Had coffee and cake, milk alternative available, which was lovely and all served with a smile

Great for a breakfast buttie and always a bit of banter going off.

Rode past here many times on my bike but never stopped by, thought I'd try it today, glad I did! Had a very nice and substantial sausage egg and bacon bap for a very reasonable price, cooked just right good quality and plenty of it! Will definitely be visiting again!

Fantastic quality food and very reasonably priced.

Went here for the first time today. Prices are cheaper than I've seen in a long time. The breakfast baguettes they did for other people before me looked delicious and jam packed. Had a bacon baguette (tiger) myself. Its the very first place where I haven't had to ask to have the bacon crispy as it comes as standard. Most places barely cook it. There is only one criticism I have and that's that they should ask if people want marg instead of it coming as standard as not everyone likes it and it takes away from the taste of the food. If it didn't have marg, it would have easily been 5 stars

Nice place, ok menu choices, food can be a little expensive but service is friendly. I have felt a little judged by the other customers each time I have been there but that's not the coffee shops fault, but generally the place feels OK with a nice covered and cosy outside area

Popped in just for a drink but full roast dinner was available so we had a lovely lunch even though we hadn't booked. Plenty of vegetables and the chicken breast was very nice.

The Ploughman's Barn which I believe is a working farm randomly appeared on my Facebook page, so ladies that lunch on a Monday ( daughter & myself) decided to visit and it was certainly worth it. There is a small farm shop with wonderful fresh produce including meat, a well stocked garden centre where I actually managed to find a yellow rambling rose which I had been looking for, for months to replace one which had died. For the children- guinea pigs, rabbits, budgies, hens, miniature goats and donkeys. The cafe was excellent with choice of eating indoors or out. Very clean, excellent service, friendly staff and the food was delicious. Well done keep up the good work, we will definitely visit again.

Another good find. Called in for some lunch. Very prompt friendly service. Good selection of fair including some really good sassauge, best I have had in a while. My wife's sandwiches came with a lovely coleslaw, salad and crisps. Very generous. Lovely outdoor seating area. Wheelchair acessable to all areas complete with an accessible WC. Also a decent farm shop and garden centre. Farm shop included a butchers who evidently know what they are doing, aged steaks looked very good. Thoroughly reccomend. Will go again.

We returned at the weekend to try the lunchtime menu. We ordered the Turkish flatbread. It was really tasty and so reasonably priced! Even the people on the table next to us asked what we had ordered because it looked so good! Thank you again Anatolia, another superb dining experience! We enjoyed a meal with friends this afternoon. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. A great atmosphere too. Thank you, we will be back!

Absolutely delicious food with so much flavour, it completely exceeded our expectations! We had the chicken and lamb and both were cooked to perfection and so tasty. It was presented lovely, piping hot, great portion sizes and really good quality. The staff members were really welcoming and friendly and the food came out in great timing. We were so impressed and it was all for a really reasonable price too! Everything was so enjoyable from the bread to the meat! We will 100% be back to try more!

We had the Eastern Eggs and Corned Beef Hash and both items lovely and a nice change from the normal breakfast items (although these are available also). Best surprise of all, the price. Both both items, two drinks and a side of chips (which really wasn't needed) and still less than £25. Will definitely return.

Tasty food. Quick and friendly service. We got the platter for two and it was the perfect amount. Great cocktail menu too and the mojito was really good. There is also free bread with dips

The gentleman working was on his own but run off his feet with a leaky coffee machine on top of that but he was still friendly , chatty and helpful, the oat chai is delicious and the pain au chocolate was yum

A lovely find on the outskirts of Sleaford. Sat in a little area where dogs are allowed, treats available for them which is lovely. I had a lovely hot chocolate with all the trimmings and a scone. Parking outside, next to the petrol station and spar shop. But what put us off a little was watching staff clean the cabinet, starting from top downwards and spraying with cakes underneath - please change this, the spray will go on the cakes!

Lots of drink option. Gf cakes. Nice place to sit and work or meet friends. Staff often have varied responses to queries and music varies based on which staff are on. Would recommend overall.

Exceptional AND Traditional. Fine Food at a Fair price served with Smile. I'll be back!

Don't normally do reviews but I had a really tasty ham and tomato sandwich, fresh cut bread and very filling. I had to leave my scone until later! Friendly staff and well packaged sandwiches.

Absolutely fantastic afternoon tea. The food was exquisite and very tasty. Catered separately for me as I'm gluten free. Nothing was too much trouble. Plenty to eat, in fact what we couldn't eat was boxed up to take home. Lovely experience and we upgraded to include a lovely prosecco. Good value too. Thank you Sarah and team.

Went for afternoon tea and it was amazing 🤩 lots of food all very fresh Staff very attentive and kept asking if we were ok and kept offering drink top ups! Definitely recommend and will be back 🤩🤩

Really cute place. Only got takeout here but would like to sit in some day.

First visit to Emily's and a very pleasant one it was. After a warm welcome we decided to go with the Scottish Breakfast, an unusual offering some 240 miles from the border. The black pudding was divine and upon asking about this, the Scottish lady serving us (Emily?) explained that they got it delivered down from Scotland especially. I felt the sausage slice was a little bland, but that's personal taste. A lovely large pot of tea to go with it and very near to perfect. Note from my wife, excellent decaf coffee from beans, not instant, so another big plus.

It was perfect. Went there to celebrate mom’s birthday. The afternoon tea was superb… they catered for 20 family and friends. The most perfect setting, beautifully decorated an endless flow of tea, served with a great smile. The selection of sandwiches, cakes and the most scrumptious homemade sausage rolls. The staff were absolutely amazing. A massive “Thank You” to Emily’s Bakehouse. Looking forward to having lunch with you again

Very friendly staff. The food was fresh and tasty. I had the breakfast which was perfectly cooked. I would happily recommend if you are in Sleaford.

Quite a difficult review this one. Food was great, service was great, location was great, atmosphere was great, so why the difficulty? Three of us went for a mid week meal, and the total came to just short of £100. Individually the food didn't seem expensive (ribs £20, mixed grill £22) but 3 mains, 2 dessert and a couple of soft drinks each and a tip and it was just over £100 which just seems a lot for a reasonably normal meal out. Maybe that's a reflection of where we are now with the cost of food, energy, wages etc. but clearly it's going to put people off going out for a meal.

Love the quirky room we had overlooking the yard. Especially love the tiny fridge with bottled water and fresh milk for the tea and coffee as I have a pet hate of UHT. What a brilliant idea. The English Breakfast was tasty, ample and prompt and the staff lovely and friendly. Definitely recommend a stay here.

Went for a lovely lunch with a friend post-Christmas. Would have definitely been five stars if not for our wait on food after ordering. Plenty of gluten free options available and food was delish.

Fantastic place, great food, great atmosphere, the decor is different, especially the gents toilets.. Go give it a try, either just a drink, or a meal you will not be disappointed...

What a fabulous new cafe, lovely decor, super friendly staff and fantastic food. The baked potatoes were excellent and the guys raved about the pulled pork and bacon on chips. Well worth a visit. We were here on our motorbikes and they were most welcoming. Plenty of gravel parking available too.

I came here for the first time and loved it. I came on a Monday lunchtime. Carpark directly outside the cafe with plenty of spaces. It was fairly busy but didn’t feel crowded. If staying in the cafe you wait to be seated (may not be the case at quieter times) and if take away, queue at the counter. I was staying in the cafe and was welcomed straight away and gave me and option of tables to sit at. I did note that all the tables had plugs with USB sockets close by, excellent for working from. I was given a lunch time menu with lots of choice - sandwiches, panini, jacket potatoes, egg based meals and cooked meals. I chose a turkey and stuffing sandwich. My order was taken from the table and came quickly (not too quick, it was clear it was freshly made!). There’s vegetarian and vegan options. I had my dog with me, she was welcome everywhere in the cafe which was lovely. Staff gave her some treats and water, they checked if she was ok to have them first. Atmosphere was great. I sometimes find cafes and coffee shops to have lots of overwhelming noises but this was fine. There were groups of people and people alone like myself. There is a loyalty scheme for a free coffee, their website says to download an app, easy peasy. Good value, excellent and welcoming service, a comfortable place. Thank you for my first visit, I’ll be back again.

I got to visit the cafe today during their soft launch. It has a lovely modern vibe, very spacious and comfortable seating and great outdoor seating too. The coffee was the best I've had in a really long time. Me and my kids had lovely food. I had the Caesar salad and my husband had the chilli chicken wrap. Both were great. I absolutely loved the white choc chip cookie and raspberry muffin - I'm looking forward to this being a new regular spot for us.

Food is really tasty. I enjoyed my jacket potato with cheese and beans, but it could have done with more cheese as it was an added 'extra'. No garnish or salad offered, asked for it on the side. We weren't asked if we wanted more drinks etc, but they were very busy when we visited. Had to wait ages to pay and weren't given an itemised bill just the total, so I no idea what the costs were. The toilets were very clean, and the menu choices were great. Will visit again.