Cafe Retreat — Restaurant in Basingstoke and Deane

They only accept cash, or PayPal transfer, but they conveniently have an ATM outside that has a transaction fee.

The food is quite average, I had a plate of watery nachos which was awful, but for the price, their breakfasts are ok. I've tried a few things there, and for the same price you could go to Starbucks, across the street, albeit with less choice, and have something a little nicer, or walk for another 15 mins and go to the gourmet queens kitchen, which is lovely. Their panini's leave a lot to be desired, their breakfasts burritos are quite bland but ok, full English was whetherspoons quality ish, cheap ingredients and you can tell. Their waffles and cakes are the only thing there I would eat there if I was pulled in there...

Mixed experience. Went on my lunch break today with my wife and daughter. I ordered the chicken thighs, however I was recommended the piri-piri half chicken instead, but it would take 30 minutes to prepare. I accepted the recommendation on the proviso that it would take no longer than 30 minutes as I needed to be back at work. I was assured the food would arrive within 30 minutes . The food arrived 15 minutes later than promised, and as as lovely as it was, I couldn't fully enjoy it as I had to rush. I then had to leave my wife and daughter to finish alone, and ended up arriving late back to work. Very...

When we first arrived, we were wondering if we'd chosen the right place for breakfast! I guess for a Sunday morning the staff weren't all fully awake! 😴 💤

HOWEVER, the food was lovely, the service got better and we would definitely go again.🥪🥓🍳 👍😊

Lovely cafe with nice decor, parking outside and in a car park round the back. 🚗

Bear in mind they are only taking cash so make sure you turn up with some notes in your pocket 💸. Otherwise you'll pay 99p for the pleasure of withdrawing cash from the cashpoint next door!

Next time we go, we'll take pictures of the food! We were too hungry and forgot...