Address: 23-25 The Avenue, Bracknell, RG12 1BD, United Kingdom
Phone: +441344531809
Rating: 4.0
based on 146 reviews.
Atmosphere and Ambience
Pros:
"What a gem of a cafe, the atmosphere inside is amazing and so cosy."
"It's cosy with an amazing atmosphere."
"The moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and taken care of."
"Everything about the place is worth appreciating."
"Great coffee and large selection of herbal teas, welcoming staff team, comfy seats."
"Lovely, lovely place with an amazing ambience."
"A lovely homely relaxed feel to this coffee shop."
"Very nice coffee shop with friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere."
Cons:
"Used to be a really nice quirky place but now it’s an absolute dive."
"It's probably the best setting for a coffee and a chat with friends but it's lacking something."
"Trying hard to be a very hip space... but some teething issues to iron out."
"Clear teething problems... staff don't seem to know where to deliver food to."
"Crowded, noisy and unappealing with unhappy staff."
"Expensive and service not really what you might hope for."
"The food is good but the service and wait time is just ridiculously long!"
"Arrived just after opening time but told to come me back in 30 mins as they had no staff."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"I love going there!"
"The staff at Coffee Barker went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience."
"Great service and very Covid safe."
"Staff were very attentive and our food and drinks qere brought out really fast."
"I love this place. Love to go after I finish my night shifts to enjoy a good brekkie."
"Terrific tea room and coffee shop, and apparently they offer a wide selection of GIN to boot!"
"Had a coffee after ordering from Sophie... paid using my revolut card and was served an americano with pour in cream."
"The Coffee Barker, what can I say but one the most unbelievably relaxing atmospheres I've ever experienced in a bar / restaurant."
Cons:
"Terrible service... staff are rude and blunt and keep getting orders wrong."
"It could be better. The food was cold! You order at the bar."
"Food slow and wrong orders coming out."
"I confronted her about it and she claimed she didn't know I was in the shop when she shouted on them."
"Coffee Barker used to be good in the past but not anymore... I confronted her about it and she claimed she didn't know I was in the shop when she shouted on them."
"I found a dead beetle in my iced coffee, when I showed the manager he didn't seem surprised or horrified, just told me that they have the doors open and these things happen."
"Wait an eternity for drinks. When you saw the person you gave your order to a lot later she states 'Oh sorry I'm supposed to be going home, I'll TRY and get someone else to get then'."
"This is a lovely and good looking place. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that haven’t been here before since the staff are really friendly and there are some super comfortable seats here too."
Food and Drink Quality
Pros:
"The coffee served at Coffee Barker is outstanding."
"Pancakes were nicely cooked and just the right amount of cinnamon and maple syrup."
"The coffee is alright. the snack/cakes are alright. The breakfasts are terrific."
"The most amazing milkshakes. The paninis are also very well priced and amazing quality."
"Wonderful coffee was nutty and balance taste for latte and cappuccino."
"Quaint coffee shop full of charm and character. Coffee was well made and the chicken, cheddar and pesto panini, delicious."
"Great facilities, nice ambience and with the exception of the time it takes them to serve coffees etc everything is 5 star."
"I really think this is a special place. Always a great atmosphere, music, and friendly staff, not to mention a charming decor that ages the place to way back before Its opening just a couple of years ago."
Cons:
"The food was cold! You order at the bar. You need to find the menu yourself."
"Ordered a coffee to take away and it took 25 minutes was less than luke warm and was absolutely swimming in caramel syrup."
"However £8.50 for a Bacon or Sausage roll does not convince me to return, when M&S is half the price and better."
"It's not top on my list to return quickly. Overpriced for the poor quality of food."
"This week tried for lunch but told they stopped serving lunch at 1.30 then sat there with a coffee but was then made to feel uncomfortable as they closed of the section I was in while I sat there."
"The food arrived fairly quickly and was well presented if only on white bread when brown was offered and ordered. Poached eggs were cold and I suspect they are pre made and probably supposed to be warmed from chilled."
"The coconut slice pictured was veey stale and the slices of cake even look dry."
"Bacon, Brie and Cranberry Panini: Overpriced as hell for £5.99!"