The Botanist Alderley Edge

The Cheshire Smokehouse

➤ Vost Farm, SK9 5NU, Cheshire East, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"I’ve been coming here for years. Always nicely busy, a comfortable place to be and great produce used on their very extensive menu. A place I always felt I’d recommend to anyone. I’m not quite sure what’s going on. We arrived after the lunch rush, just after 2.30. Nobody to greet and seat so after a few minutes of standing about we decided to sit down at a free table. As we sat down, a waitress came out of the kitchen so I asked if it was ok to take the table we had. A cursory grunt... We were quickly informed that only ‘the bacon to the bagel’ on the menu was available as it was after 2:30. Five or six choices off a menu that must feature over thirty dishes on a SATURDAY. We made our choices, service was slow, but the food when it game was good (as it should be for a smoked salmon bagel and a sausage butty, let’s face it you’d have to try hard to mess that up) My friend then decided on dessert and coffee. We tried for quite some time in a now mostly empty restaurant to catch the eye of our waitress and when she passed and I asked politely if I could order a dessert, I was met with an impatient ‘can I just do this first??’ Another waitress overheard and offered to do it for us. There was a fair bit of noticeable disharmony between the staff and complaints made between themselves could be heard by both myself and my friend. We honestly felt like we were a huge inconvenience. After another lengthy wait I asked for the bill. It didn’t come. We watched instead as our waitress sat at the table next to us ‘cashing up’, or rather counting blue copies of orders. After a good while she approached the table and asked if we wouldn’t mind paying as she wanted to finish up. At this point I told her that I had asked her for bill ten minutes ago and still hadn’t received it. ‘Well you didn’t ask me’ came the reply. Ugh. All in all, very uncomfortable. Snappish service and for me, an extensive menu shouldn’t be so limited at 2.30pm on a Saturday. I noticed that you could order a fried egg on your bacon butty, but not after 2.30pm?? After 2.30pm it was a bacon butty without an egg. Crazy. If this had been my first visit, I would never had made a second. In fact, despite enjoying it a lot over the years, I doubt I will be back. Such a shame..."

Sarafina

➤ 80 Water Lane Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5BB, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pizza • Seafood • Asiatic

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"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. My girlfriend booked for my birthday. We‘re both vegan and everything we had was delicious- esp the lasagne! They even have vegan Parmesan!! Not only this but the wines were labelled vg too. We went midweek and although we were running late and had to push the table back, we never felt rushed. Really enjoyable experience and relaxed atmosphere. To top it all off, they brought out a sorbet at the end of our meal and had wrote happy birthday in a fruity sauce. Highly recommend this restaurant Thank you so much."

Eastern Revive Wilmslow

➤ Wilmslow Green 5 Wareham Street, Wilmslow I-SK9 1BT, United Kingdom

Pizza • Seafood • European • Fast Food

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"I have to say that dining at Eastern Revive is truly delightful and consistently excellent. I've eaten at many Indian restaurants, but the overall experience at Eastern Revive is by far the best. The lighting, warmth, ambiance, food quality, menu selection, wine, and, of course, service all meet high standards. I especially appreciate the ability to customize a dish to suit personal tastes, which enhances the dining experience even further. Cleaning the table between courses is also a nice touch! Overall, it’s a fantastic experience at Eastern Revive—well done!"

Chilli Banana Thai

➤ 71 Water Lane, Wilmslow I-SK9 5BQ, United Kingdom

Pizza • Asiatic • Mexican • European

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"I had a delightful experience at this Thai restaurant. The food was flavorful and truly authentic, thanks to the Thai chefs who even chat with the waitstaff in their native language. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were exceptionally courteous. Although the portion sizes were small, each dish was bursting with delicious flavors. For those who love spicy food, I recommend the items marked with 2x chili, as they provide a satisfying kick. Non-spicy enthusiasts should stick to the standard (0 chili) options. I'll definitely be back for more!"

Coach And Four

➤ 69 Alderley Road, Wilmslow I-SK9 1PA, United Kingdom

Seafood • European • Fast Food • Vegetarian

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"As a local, I couldn’t be happier to have discovered this gem! It was my first visit, and it definitely won’t be my last. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was fantastic—fresh and delicious—and the service was excellent. They have a great selection of draft beers and a wonderful wine list. I especially loved the outdoor area with the log fire and heaters, and it's a bonus that dogs are welcome! I’ll definitely be coming back soon."