Been coming here for a while now, and the riverside spot still gets me every time. Sat outside last weekend, just watching the park across the road. Scones were fresh, buttery, exactly how they always are. Coffee was decent too. Place gets a bit busy around midday, but that&#39;s fine. Consistent, that&#39;s why I keep coming back.

Big group of 11 for a birthday and they handled it well. Long table set up, drinks came fast, even let us bring our own cake. Soup portion was huge. Solid spot.

The gluten-free steak sandwich was actually decent&mdash;real sliced steak, not that sad thin stuff. Good to finally find a GF option that doesn&#39;t feel like an afterthought.

Cozy spot with those lovely hills right outside. Easy stop for a bite while taking in the Hobbiton scenery. Service was friendly and we never felt rushed, which I appreciated. Just a heads up, it does get busy around midday, so you might wait a few extra minutes for your order. But the relaxed pace made it worth it for me.

The garlic bread and arancini balls were the standouts. Portions are huge for the price. Staff were friendly, place had a relaxed feel to it.

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