Welcome to The Workhouse
The Workhouse, located at 35 Spratton Rd, Brixworth, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere complemented by high-quality, expertly crafted coffee. Customers rave about the extensive menu featuring homemade sweet and savory treats, along with delicious sandwiches and toasties. The café’s friendly staff adds to the experience, ensuring guests feel welcomed and appreciated. A dog-friendly environment and both indoor and outdoor seating options enhance its charm. Although parking can be a challenge, the delightful selection and exceptional service make visiting The Workhouse worthwhile. It’s a true gem, celebrated for elevating the café experience in the heart of Northampton.
The Workhouse: Reviews & Ratings
Excellent cafe with high quality well crafted coffee, plenty of sweet and savoury home baked treats, sandwiches etc, which also has the benefit of being dog friendly. It is warm and inviting and clean, with internal and external seating areas and services always come with a smile. The only draw back is the limited parking and popularity of the cafe which at times can create a bit of a backlog and a slight delay in service but it feels unfair to penalise The Workhouse for this.
Amazing local cafe with incredible food and well made coffee drinks
Absolute gem of a coffee shop. Always great staff and delicious food/coffee. Toastie menu is great and really good portion size. Spoilt for choice with the sweet treat counter!
Had a magnificent Senorita sour dough bread toastie with a decaf cappuccino and a wine bottle of free water. Fantastic. This is the Michelin 3 star coffee bar. The Ritz of Workhouses. And Fran was super friendly with such a lovely laugh and made a happier day even happier. Thank you
I’ve been wanting to go to The Workhouse for a while. Great example of a well run coffee shop. Welcoming, attentive staff, really good coffee, delicious toasties and a good selection of cakes. I’m looking forward to visiting again.
Very nice cafe, excellent food and service.
We discovered The Workhouse about 12 months ago when searching for dog friendly places to have a bite in and around Northampton (properly dog friendly - somewhere that doesn’t chuck you in a different area or allow them on the furniture) and this place is a gem. It’s always packed which is testament to the amazing food, staff and atmosphere. The staff are always accommodating, happy and friendly which massively contributes to the lovely atmosphere’s here. You can tell they are an excellent team and work well together. The food is insanely good, it’s on another level! Their menu is small but they do everything to perfection. The cake counter is always full of amazing treats making it hard to choose what to take home. This place deserves more than 5 stars! Tip: Get there for opening time!
Absolutely fantastic. Great food and drinks. I had the marmite and cheese sour bread toast which was so nice. My sister had the chicken and avocado sandwich and that was tasty too. Can also recommend the smoothies and ice tea. We bought some cakes to take away too. They were delicious. Very rich and indulgent. We will definitely be going again.
Location
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35 Spratton Rd, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9DS, United Kingdom Hotline: +44 1604 975575
Welcome to The Workhouse, a charming café nestled in the heart of Brixworth, Northampton. Located at 35 Spratton Road, this delightful eatery has quickly become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. Charming both in its ambiance and culinary offerings, The Workhouse effectively captures the essence of a community hub where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the tempting scents of homemade baked goods.
From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere. As the reviews from patrons like Russell Hill and Sam Whitmore emphasize, the café offers high-quality, well-crafted coffee that serves as the perfect accompaniment to an array of sweet and savory home-baked treats. One can’t help but admire the presentation and care that goes into each dish—from delectable sandwiches to sumptuous toasties that boast generous portions.
What truly sets The Workhouse apart is its commitment to creating a welcoming environment for everyone, including our furry companions, as noted in Russell's rave review about its dog-friendly policy. The attentive and friendly staff play an integral role in making each visit memorable, consistently serving customers with a smile that brightens even the grayest of days.
Emma Hart's praise for the toastie menu is well-founded; each offering seems to be a masterpiece of flavor and texture. The Senorita sourdough bread toastie, highlighted by Cathy Taylor, exemplifies the café’s dedication to quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Along with delicious coffee drinks and free-flowing water, visitors are treated to a satisfying culinary experience that feels both indulgent and homey.
Despite its growing popularity, which occasionally leads to a bit of a wait due to limited parking—something patrons like Hayley Taylor have noted—it's clear that the allure of The Workhouse is well worth it. The selection of cakes, combined with the symphony of coffee aromas wafting through the air, creates an atmosphere where time almost stands still, inviting you to linger just a little longer.
In a world where café experiences can often feel routine, The Workhouse stands out as an absolute gem. It’s a place where the food is not just fuel, but a celebration of community, warmth, and passion. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee or planning a leisurely afternoon of indulgence, The Workhouse promises to deliver an experience that is both uplifting and delicious.