Olive & Bean

Delicious drinks to enjoy! The cakes can sometimes be quite dry, however I’ve only experienced it once in the many times I’ve visited. The decor is calming and atheistically pleasing, it’s a nice cafe to sit, read or get some work done. It’s a bit more on the pricier side compared to what you get.

Came back after 7 or so years, and it was still lovely! Sadly couldn‘t get afternoon tea anymore, but there‘s a huge selection of tempting cakes and other bakes. The lemon & blueberry blondie was absolutely lovely, and the salad we shared was nice as well. Also really like the atmosphere upstairs, and hope to be back sooner this time!

Olive & Bean is a charming cafe and restaurant with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.the selection of cakes is simply delightful—each one beautifully made and absolutely delicious. A perfect spot to relax, Highly recommended!

Had a great time here, food was really nice across the board and the seating area outside was ideal and accommodating for our four legged family member 🐶.

We found this place highly rated online, saw it didn't take bookings. When we walked up and saw a queue out of the door in the rain.... We knew it must be good. And we weren't disappointed! Lovely food and quick service when we got in. Plus we probably only waited about 20 mins for a table.

Popped into Olive & Bean and had a brilliant experience, thanks especially to Sarah, who was friendly, welcoming, and made the whole visit feel relaxed and easy. You don’t always get that kind of warmth with counter service, so it really stood out. I had a caramel latte with great latte art, and a scone with jam and cream — all costing only around £8, which felt very reasonable. The scone was definitely well-baked, with a homemade feel, and served cold or warm depending on your preference. The interior is well presented and cosy, but I chose to sit outside. The outside area could’ve done with a quick wipe-down on the tables, but to be fair, most outdoor spaces don’t get the same regular attention. Toilets are available upstairs, with single cubicle rooms for any sex or pronoun, which is great to see. I didn’t spot a specific disability toilet, but I’d assume they do have one. All in all, great food, lovely service, and a relaxed little stop-off in the city centre.

Food was decently priced and well made. There are a lot of options for brunch and lunch, along with cakes and desserts. The cafe is definitely not work friendly and reception/wifi can be a bit off sometimes. Service was standard but as it is busy sometimes it takes longer to get more water.

20 mins wait for a panini that turned out with the cheese not even melted. It's not a fancy place, that evidently ok, but not even cooking a panini after that wait... The takeaway orders were being under prioritised to people sitting down and the multi-surface/fabric hand wiping by the kitchen staff is alarming. Even the Green/yellow popular US sandwich chain, uses gloves..