Topsey Turvey - Menu

1 Dial Place, Warkworth I-NE65 0UR, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Seafood, British, Vegetarian

4.6 💬 1578 Reviews

Phone: +441665711338

Address: 1 Dial Place, Warkworth I-NE65 0UR, United Kingdom

City: Warkworth

Dishes: 14

Reviews: 1578

Website: http://www.topseyturvey.co.uk/

"Wow. Where do I start. It is a rare occasion for me to write a bad review, but I felt the need to warn others, as this cafe left a sour taste. So, grab a cuppa and make yourself comfortable, this is a doozy. First impressions, it is like walking into your hoarder nannas house, full of very odd mismatched items, all gathering dust, with some fake candle sets etc for sale, very strange. We were ‘greeted’ on entering by a very abrupt portly older woman (server), who seemed to be annoyed that we had the audacity to ask for a table, she signposted us to two tables of two (we were a family of three adults and a child). We said we didn’t mind being separated on the two tables, to which a couple sat at a table for four then said, “we can move” and immediately the server abruptly shouted at the couple “no!”. I felt very sorry for the couple, we didn’t expect anyone to move, but the way this woman snapped back at the mere idea of someone moving, was unreal. Anyway, at this point, I was ready to walk out, but we were ready for something to eat and the sign outside said fresh crab sandwiches, which my dad was looking forward to, so we persevered. Thankfully a younger blonde female came out to take our order, she was much more friendly and we relayed our order. Well, chaos ensued. The portly older server was back, who slammed down my mothers coffee order (which was incorrect) and the rest of our drinks with such venom, my little niece asked “why the lady was so mean”. BTW. Before we go any further, if you want a decent coffee or tea for that matter, avoid this place. They don’t do it. The coffee is instant and the tea is disgusting. The food came, it was mediocre. At least the order was correct. The children’s chicken nuggets and chips was better than the crab sandwich, which was not worth the £8.95 price tag. The atmosphere of the place, you could cut with a knife, it was like sitting waiting for a toddler to kick off. The entire time, the same older server was rude to other customers that had the audacity to enter the cafe and ask if tables were free and one couple got a short shrift reply when asked if they could sit in for cake and coffee, no, out with you! You can only sit in if you want food. The older server stomping up and down, in and out of the kitchen like a mopey teenager. It was almost comical, it was like satire (see Graham R review from June 2022 on TripAdvisor it played out in front of us, I even mentioned Faulty Towers at the time). We finished up and paid for what we had, never to return. Appalling service and mediocre food. Save yourselves the hassle, drive up to the Cosy Tearoom at Alnmouth, they do a fabulous crab sandwich and the servers are much friendlier. God speed!"

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Mike Mike

Lovely little cafe with super cakes! Very reasonably priced. Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Philip
Philip

Just had coffee. Good staff,nice Cafe. Returned on another day for good cakes. Meal type: Other Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


User
User

This small café is lovely. The staff greeted us warmly and were very friendly. They offer a wide selection of delicious traditional dishes and incredibly scrumptious cakes.


Janet
Janet

The food and service at this restaurant are consistently fantastic. Children are welcome and love the seasonal decorations. The service is great for dining in, and the meal type is lunch. The price per person is typically £60-70.


sheila
sheila

Loved it here. Good food and very good value. Highly recommended. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Toffee Pecan Roulade, Raspberry Roulade, Lemon Meringue Pie


Alex
Alex

I enjoyed a delicious hot turkey and stuffing roll at this restaurant. The service was excellent, and I dined in for lunch. The price per person was between £10-20. The food and service both received a rating of 5, while the atmosphere was rated a 4.


Vince
Vince

Excellent lots more than what we expected. Service was great, quality of the food was brilliant and the side salad was huge and fresh as could possibly be. Visitors from Leicester Lasagne and Hot Dog Meals Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Pot of Tea


User
User

We stayed in a rented holiday home in Warkworth square called Clara's Cottage, which sleeps up to six people with three ensuite bedrooms, a dining room for eight, a living room, fully equipped kitchen, and a washer/dryer room. We also took some time to learn about the history behind the house. We had an excellent week with bright, sunny weather the entire time. We have already booked to return in July and August this year before we left yesterday morning. Margaret, the manager, always went the extra mile. Well done to her and her wonderful team at the Topsey Turveys café and Clara's Cottage in Warkworth.


Martin
Martin

We visited the restaurant in the late afternoon, just half an hour before closing time. We were informed that only coffee and cake were available, which was understandable. However, we felt quite unwelcome. Our server was very rude and seemed like she did not want to be there, making us feel uncomfortable. This poor service led us to decide to leave without ordering any cake. The restaurant had a strange policy of adding an extra 50p to the bill if no food was ordered to cover the waitress service. A sign on the wall also stated that all bills should be paid in cash, as they had incurred high fees from card transactions in the past month. We hurried to find cash to pay our bill, as we did no...


Emma
Emma

Wow. Where do I start. It is a rare occasion for me to write a bad review, but I felt the need to warn others, as this cafe left a sour taste. So, grab a cuppa and make yourself comfortable, this is a doozy. First impressions, it is like walking into your hoarder nannas house, full of very odd mismatched items, all gathering dust, with some fake candle sets etc for sale, very strange. We were ‘greeted’ on entering by a very abrupt portly older woman (server), who seemed to be annoyed that we had the audacity to ask for a table, she signposted us to two tables of two (we were a family of three adults and a child). We said we didn’t mind being separated on the two tables, to which a couple sat...

Categories

  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Vegetarian Delight in our vibrant collection of vegetarian dishes, crafted with the freshest greens, rich flavors, and savory spices. Enjoy a wholesome, delectable plate that celebrates nature's finest ingredients.

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Wheelchair Accessible

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