Cantilupe Cafe

9 Cantilupe Rd, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7AN, United Kingdom
+44 1989 562135
$$$ Cafe
(64 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Cantilupe Cafe, a hidden gem nestled at 9 Cantilupe Rd in picturesque Ross-on-Wye. This delightful café is the perfect spot to indulge in comforting, hearty meals while soaking up the inviting atmosphere. With a recent move to a charming new location, the café boasts a modern and fresh interior that enriches your dining experience.

Cantilupe Cafe offers a delightful selection of traditional café favorites, focusing on high-quality ingredients and generous portions. Whether you're in the mood for a mouthwatering breakfast or a satisfying lunch, their menu has something to cater to all appetites. Popular dishes include their renowned all-day breakfast, featuring thick-cut bacon, succulent sausages, and perfectly fried eggs. For only £6 for a small portion or £8 for a large one, it’s a great value that comes complete with a choice of tea or coffee, as many satisfied customers rave about the delightful coffee served here.

Guests have praised the café for its enticing sandwich selection, including classic options like the Bacon & Egg Sandwich or the Veggie Sausage & Egg Sandwich, each a delightful burst of flavor for just £3.50. And if you're in a rush or looking to enjoy your favorites on the go, Cantilupe Cafe offers takeaway options for drinks, ensuring you can savor their expertly brewed tea and coffee wherever you venture.

The atmosphere at Cantilupe Cafe is as comforting as the food; patrons can enjoy watching their dishes being freshly prepared in the open kitchen. This creates an engaging experience that invites conversation and connection, embodying the essence of a classic café. The staff is incredibly friendly, enhancing your visit with warm service that makes you feel right at home. This sentiment is echoed by numerous customer reviews that highlight not just the delicious food, but the welcoming ambiance created by the wonderful team.

As you savor your meal, be sure to take in the clean, tidy surroundings that have become a hallmark of this beloved eatery. With the perfect balance of quality, value, and a cozy environment, Cantilupe Cafe is a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors alike. Don’t hesitate to stop by, as you might just find yourself planning your next visit before you even leave!

Service options
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours

Monday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

64 Reviews
Daniel Lister

23 Aug 2025

Cantilupe cafe has moved ..... Now at the top end of cantilupe Road it has moved in to a new property opposite the bus stops. It has a new fresh and updated interior with new table and chairs, new kitchen which is visible giving you the opportunity to see your food being cooked, make changes to your order or have a good old conversation as a cafe experience should be. There's an toilet on the cafe floor to the right of the entrance, an outdoor seating area to the rear which is accessed by the side of the kitchen and a large open plan seating area. Ita the Same great menu, same great food and same great cooks and owners along with the reasonable prices I definitely recommend a visit and with opening hours currently 8am to 4pm at time of reviewing it's eassier then ever not to mention the new location perhaps being considered more central. Good luck not that you need it.

Lucian Quatermass

04 Aug 2025

If you want a "traditional café" or what used to be known as a transport café that is clean and uses high quality ingredients then you can't go wrong with the Cantilupe, very friendly staff too!

Piers Todd

31 Jul 2025

We had a really outstanding breakfast here, good thick bacon, great sausages and the eggs fried just right. You can see it being cooked and the price (£6 for the "small" £8 for the large) is fabulous value. Includes tea or coffee. (My wife said the coffee was great.) Nice friendly service. We will be back again.

NICHOLAS HARDY

30 Jul 2025

1st time I have been to this cafe as I live in Gloucester and I was meeting my son liam who lives in Ross on wye. So he said where do you want to go for something to eat he said this cafe or spoons. I said the cafe and I enjoyed the all day breakfast

Jayskirmish YT

01 Jun 2025

Absolutely loved it here we visited twice on our 4 day break. Food was so yummy and the staff are wonderful!! Really reasonable prices for what you get and top quality!!! We will return if we come back to Ross -on-Wye

Anne Oglesby

01 Jun 2025

A great find. Clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Delicious food and exceptionally good value for money. I highly recommend.

tobias staight

27 May 2025

Had the big breakfast, the food was fantastic and the price was excellent. Very good value for money, will definitely use again when in the area.

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