Tea Hive Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food test very nice."
• "The portion size did not disappoint, in fact I felt guilty I could not finish my meal!"
• "Coffee and scones were amazing, staff so lovely and friendly offered us a slice of delicious cake to try which was delicious all freshly made."
• "Great tasting vegan cakes and my coffee with Almond milk was lovely, too."
• "Perfectly poached, runny eggs and my brother couldn’t stop going on about the homemade beans!"
• "White chocolate brownie was gorgeous!"
• "The food was absolutely delicious."

Cons:

• "The food was really nice but they should really approve the service ..cutlery was dirty few times,tea pot was dirty from dust chairs outside you can hardly sit on them."
• "We had to wait 20 minutes for our drinks, another 45 minutes for our food, and it was cold."
• "Nothing happens at a speedy pace here! The staff are all very friendly but walk around at a snail's pace meaning that the food is often cold when you receive it."
• "Food was nice enough, but was quite expensive. Cakes were a little dry and some of the drinks arrived only warm."
• "Both dishes we had were very bland, particularly the vegan one with tofu and mushrooms."
• "The food is often cold when you get it and, most annoying, I have, on nearly every occasion I've been there, been given something I didn't order or the wrong thing."
• "The entire meal lacked seasoning."

Service

Pros:

• "The table service was quick."
• "Great service as well from Samara very homely vibe and good recommendations."
• "Really family friendly. A great place for a weekend brunch."
• "A true family centered place."
• "The staff were very friendly, and upfront about their being a wait for food and drink which was totally fine but always best to know from the start."
• "The staff is always very polite."
• "The staff were very friendly and despite it being busy we had food on the table within five minutes."

Cons:

• "Service is odd - forgetting cutlery to eat, for example."
• "The server, was almost indignant of my request to ensure there was no dairy products mixed in my meal."
• "Not very welcoming. Staff looked miserable, stressed and did not seem to care."
• "Atmosphere slightly noisy... A lot of banging... The Coffee Maker!"
• "Only let down by lack of barista skill, I was served lukewarm overly milky cappuccinos again and again."
• "Unfortunately, I witnessed the manager speaking to a member of staff in a very abrasive way over something that didn’t seem to require that tone or volume… very upsetting."
• "Waited 45 mins for 2 bacon buttys and scrambled eggs."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Lovely atmosphere."
• "Every corner in this restaurant can be Instagramable."
• "After a late morning walk, we visited the Tea Hive in Chorlton and were greeted by the staff with smiles and a bowl of water for the dogs."
• "Love this cafe. Always my go-to."
• "Best cafe in Chorlton, hands down! Best food and drink and atmosphere and service and staff."
• "The atmosphere is quite lovely."
• "Homey, warm atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Dark, dingy place, will not go back."
• "It lacks in ambience."
• "The decorations could be improved, so it lacks in ambience."
• "Music indoors was a bit too loud for my liking."
• "Only small issue for us was that it was super cold inside, because the door was left open."
• "Not sure how clean it is."
• "Decent enough selection of cakes and coffee. But it's not a very welcoming place. In and out, very little smiles or interaction from staff."

Value

Pros:

• "Had a huge cheddar and chutney sandwich for under £6, big enough to feed a family."
• "Winter menu is great and good value."
• "Absolutely fabulous place! The food was superb, big portions and all fresh and homemade."

Cons:

• "This place is very expensive for those that can't afford it."
• "I think the food is a little overpriced (even for Chorlton)."
• "Food, staff, and decor are perfect. Price is a little steep but that's Chorlton for you."
• "Prices are a little on the high side."
• "£7 for two slices of cake to take away. Not a problem but GOD they’re stingy with the portion sizes!"
• "Food was okay, coffee was nice although £3.70 for a 10oz coffee is extortion frankly."
• "The reason why I've given only 3 stars is because it is fairly expensive."

Dietary Accommodations

Pros:

• "Great selection of options including well labelled allergens and vegan, nut free and gluten free cakes."
• "Lots of vegan, gluten free and nut free options."
• "Great food with lots of options for different dietary requirements."
• "They cater for different dietary needs, which is awesome."
• "Very accommodating for different diets- vegan, vegetarian breakfasts and alternate milks for drinks."
• "Took our 3 year old who has dairy and egg anaphalaxis and we did not have any problem finding something she could eat."
• "Great food, with good veggie/vegan options."

Cons:

• "One thing as a vegan/vegetarian to be aware of is that their Sausages are the old style of mashed veg shaped to a sausage."
• "The vegan sausage was reminiscent of a veg filled potato croquet."
• "Seasoning could be a bit better in some of the menu choices."
• "The entire meal lacked seasoning."