UPDATE 2nd December - The Cafe (with seating) will open 7 days per week, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, offering breakfast and lunch menus, along with a weekend brunch menu.  Our opening policy will follow Government guidelines relating to the restrictive 'Tier' under which our area is classified (currently Tier 2). 

Takeaway will also be available as usual and can be consumed on premises whilst browsing our lovely Christmas displays.

Please note - Monday to Friday orders for breakfast are taken until 11.45 am.   

On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays we offer an all-day Brunch menu.

Please note - we do not take reservations for tables.  Seating is offered on a first come, first served basis.  At busy times we sometimes have to prioritise customers who wish to order food, rather than just drinks.

COVID-19 OPENING POLICY...

See our Opening Video here

On arrival you will be greeted by one of the Café team who will provide a disposable copy of our menu and ask for your details for contact tracing purposes. (These records will be destroyed after 21 days.)  The NHS Contact tracing app QR code is available to scan.
- Face masks must be warn at all times in the Café apart from when seated at your table.
- You will be asked to find a table and we request that you remain at the table at all times.
- To encourage social distancing a reduced volume of seating is available inside the Café and outside decking area, and seating is also available in the open Walled Garden area - now with the addition of a 'Capri'  marquee. 
- Customers are requested to follow the one-way system to access the counter to place their order.  Hot drink and food will then be brought to your table. We must request that you do not change tables once you have sat down and ordered.
- Payment by card only. Sorry - no cash.
- Takeaway will continue to be available served in disposable packaging.
- Tables of up to 6 people will be allowed but groups of more than 6 will be turned away.
- Dogs will be allowed into the Nursery, and will be welcome on the decking and outside seating areas.
- Due to strong demand, between the hours of 11.30 am and 1.30 pm, priority for tables will be given to those eating lunch with us rather than just ordering drinks and cake.  (Take away will still be available.)
- Please respect our social distancing measures and do respect our staff who will be doing their very best in these difficult times. 

All about the food…

Stubbings Café opened in 2011 and has quickly developed an excellent reputation for breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas served in our glasshouse building overlooking our lovely 18th Century Grade II listed walled garden.

We are a licensed premises so you can accompany your lunch with a some wine, beer or bubbles!  SORRY - the sale of Alcohol is temporarily suspended.

A covered, south-facing decking area provides an ideal outside spot for dog walkers to enjoy the Café. In addition we have a small seating area within the plants in the walled garden for those willing to brave the English weather.

Our Head Chef, Luigi Perrotta, and all of the team look forward to welcoming you to Stubbings soon.

Coach Parties:  NOT ALLOWED AT THE PRESENT TIME. If you are planning to visit us with a party of 15 plus people, please note that prior notification is required.  This is because our Café is very busy and we want to ensure that we have all the arrangements in place to make your visit a smooth and enjoyable experience. 

 Please call us on 01628 825454 regarding any initial enquiries.

Freshly prepared...

Coffee:

We are pleased to use UE Coffee as our fresh coffee supplier.

We love UE Coffee because:-

~ Their roastery is local (in Witney, Oxon) and therefore can deliver very fresh coffee in small batches on a regular basis.
~ They are UK agents for Marzocco, one of the finest Italian coffee machine manufacturers (and yes - we have a Marzocco...)
~ They only source the very highest grade beans from small farms, estates and cooperatives that are sustainably and ethically managed with high standards of agricultural practices.
~ Their coffee is amazing! 

Breakfasts: (served Monday to Friday until 11.45am)

We offer a breakfast menu serving a full range of breakfast options. Our Stubbings breakfast offers that guilty pleasure of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, etc. but without the deep-fat frying. In addition you will find porridge, breakfast sandwiches, Avocado and poached eggs on sourdough etc, as well as the house favourite - our lovely smoked salmon and scrambled eggs.

We can provide our whole breakfast menu gluten free using gluten free bread.  Unfortunately, our sausages are not gluten free but these can be substituted with an alternative from the menu.

Dairy free can be provided with a range of options, from our full English Breakfast to scrambled eggs, smashed avocado etc.  Please notify us when placing your order at the till.

Lunches: (served until 3.00pm)

Choose from a range of daily specials including a fresh daily soup, quiches, salads, pies, and paninis, alongside classic baked potatoes, and hot or cold sandwiches.  Our choice always ensures there's something on the menu that will tickle your fancy.

Sample Brunch Menu

Afternoon Teas:

We freshly bake our outstanding scones, along with a lovely range of cakes and treats. 

Drinks:

Alongside the usual range of hot drinks (Latte, Americano, etc.) we have a large selection of interesting soft drinks.

For keen tea enthusiasts we offer a range of exquisite loose-leaf teas, a range of flavours from Jeeves & Jericho, and a regular 'builders' tea from Taylors.  

We also have a range of fruit smoothies and milkshakes.

For those wishing to enjoy something a little stronger, we offer wines, lager, local beers and a wonderful cider.  SORRY - alcohol is not available at the present time.

Cakes and more...

We are particularly proud of our wonderful freshly made scones.  These have developed quite a following over the years and are particularly renowned for their size (although the quality is great as well…).

In addition we always have a generous range of cakes, and tray bakes for those looking to make a treat of their visit.  We also offer a range of gluten free options.

Trudie Scrumptious

Why not try one of the wonderful cakes made by our very own Trudie......... go on, you know you want to!