The Mega Breakfast That Keeps Cowplain Coming Back

A Proper Caff, No Pretence

Walk past 57 London Road and you might not give it a second glance. No Instagram-worthy signage, no artisanal anything. Just a straightforward café doing what cafés have done for generations: serving honest food at fair prices to people who appreciate both.

But with 197 Google reviews and a remarkable 4.8-star rating, Cowplain Cafe & Restaurant has quietly become one of the most loved eateries in the village. The numbers tell a story — nearly 200 people took the time to leave a review, and almost all of them came away impressed.

The Breakfast That Built a Reputation

The Mega Breakfast has achieved near-legendary status among locals. For around £10, you get the kind of plate that makes you reconsider whether you actually need lunch. One reviewer put it simply: "Fantastic value breakfast. Service was great. They were attentive but not overbearing. Clean and all-around great experience."

Another regular keeps updating their review because the café keeps getting better: "Place has gotten even better with the portions and the quality is just as good! 11/10 would recommend." That kind of repeat custom doesn't happen by accident.

Community Spirit on the Menu

What sets Cowplain Cafe apart isn't just the food — it's the heart behind it. The team has donated raffle prizes to Cowplain Infants School, a small gesture that speaks volumes about their connection to the community they serve.

"Whilst this doesn't affect their food or service, it speaks to their community spirit, which matters," noted one customer who went on to praise both their Cowplain breakfast and chicken roast dinner.

The Details That Count

Little touches make a difference here. Pints of juice. Quick service. Staff who are "super friendly" without being performative. One reviewer summed it up: "Excellent quality food, very reasonably priced, very charming staff and clean and you can easily park in Farm Foods or the carpark behind. Can't recommend it highly enough!"

Worth Knowing

The café opens at 7:30am on weekdays and 8am on Sundays — perfect for an early weekend fry-up. They're closed on Tuesdays, so plan accordingly. And if you're driving, there's parking at Farm Foods or the car park behind.

📍 57 London Road, Cowplain PO8 8UJ | 📞 023 9217 0960