The Lounge CafÉ - Vale of White Horse

Don't bother with Costa or Starbucks. The coffee here is outstanding. The high quality of the beans they use results in the best coffee you'll taste for miles around. We travel from Hungerford to Abingdon just for this coffee, and it's worth it.

Ten years ago, while visiting family, we discovered this wonderful café. We now make the trip every month from Cheshire. The food, service, and hospitality are top-notch. Even though the family has grown with grandchildren, the friendly atmosphere remains the same.

Excellent food, warm and friendly service from the husband and wife team who run everything. Highly recommended for the best lunch food in Abingdon

I work nearby work nearby on occasion and will always make a point of popping in to Lounge Cafe for a coffee or their butter chicken salad. I have come to know and love the owners (Ma and Steve) over the course of 4 or 5 years. Whilst this style of restaurant and cooking may not appeal to the Michelin Restaurant Inspectors, and having eaten at a few three star establishments, I can honestly say that I get a warmer glow and satisfaction from eating here than anywhere else. They fill my belly and soul with happiness. I don't want to get too crazy, but beyond the basic nutrition that sustains life, food is also a cornerstone of family, identity and love. You're not going to get that from a minimum wage microwaver in your local gastropub but you will find it in buckets in this charming, beautiful gem. I must have had well in excess of 200 chicken salads over the years which sounds a bit mental, but it's that good! GO!

Two things occur to me having come to this cafe; firstly it is slightly back from the main thoroughfare and secondly, it reminded me of the old adage about never judging a book by its cover. I came here with my daughter and grandsons (who are regular visitors). The owner showed great kindness to my young grandsons who are learning how to behave well when eating out. There were things to keep them amused while we waited for our meals and the atmosphere was relaxed which took the pressure off us and enabled us to enjoy the location. The food was typical cafe style (lunch), thoroughly pleasant and attractively put together. The welcome from the owner was such that we would gladly come here again.