Gilks' Garage Café Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Theme

Pros:

• "Fantastic atmosphere and a cafe steeped in family history, it's certainly not one to miss if you're a car enthusiast!"
• "Brilliant atmosphere - keep it up 👍"
• "Really nice atmosphere here and lovely service."
• "The atmosphere is so retro, with a 50’s feel, a must for a Harley Davidson rider."
• "Loved it here, such a great, themed, atmosphere."

Cons:

• "My only real criticism would be that the food is very expensive for what you get."
• "It was busy! But I found a seat easily and quickly."
• "Mike Brewers day so knew it would be busy but I think they were totally overwhelmed with customer's."
• "However chips served to friends later looked perfect."
• "Only had a coffee and wife had a hot chocolate but both were spot on."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was cooked well along with nice coffee at a reasonable price."
• "Tasty breakfast, really lovely staff."
• "Authentic food and great service from a family run business."
• "I had a butty and coffee, both lovely."
• "Love the full service breakfast. The cappuccino is also very good."

Cons:

• "Breakfast needs better thicker sausages and better bacon, the hash browns or veggie fritters are very small considering the price."
• "The food is very expensive for what you get (I had the "Full Service" all day breakfast)."
• "We had breakfast there... A tiny sausage, the smallest rasher of bacon I'd ever seen, hash brown was tiny."
• "Great sandwich, awful chips."
• "However chips served to friends later looked perfect."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The owner/staff are very hospitable."
• "Great service. Love the full service breakfast."
• "Really warm welcome, attentive service by committed staff."
• "Friendly team of staff... always make you feel welcome."
• "Very friendly, efficient staff including the owner who is very visible and chats to everyone."

Cons:

• "My only real criticism would be that the food is very expensive for what you get."
• "Keith, I was part of the AM group visit. I wouldn't have said anything if it was checked."
• "Mike Brewers day so knew it would be busy but I think they were totally overwhelmed with customer's."
• "friendly service and staff. food is fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone. disappointed with the burger I had today."
• "Attitude stinks! Completly un-called for. Falsly accused prior. 0/5 if I could. Will never go back."

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Great location for people of all ages to meet up, admire cars, motorbikes and bicycles in good weather."
• "Caters for cyclists with a covered rack."
• "Outside seating as well as inside."
• "Excellent parking space. Toilets were spotless."
• "Caters for cyclists with a covered rack. Outside seating as well as inside."

Cons:

• "Parking is a bit limited, but you can park on the road."
• "Parking is limited so arrive with that in mind."
• "Parking may be a little bit steep over £7 for a sausage and egg sandwich and a small cup off coffee 😱"
• "Parking space seems a bit lacking though I guess that shows how popular the cafe is."
• "Never been spoken to like that as a paying customer. Attitude stinks! Completly un-called for."