No18 Coffee & Eatery — Restaurant in Broxtowe

Arrived at 2.30pm. Advertised as being Open till around 4pm. We walked in and it was really hot and stuffy as the front door was closed and it was a ghost town of no customers on a Saturday in No 18. We looked at the board and decided that we would like to order Jacket Potato’s. The lady on the front who firstly walked into the kitchen upon us arriving and then reappeared then said “if your wanting Jacket Potato’s we’ve sold out, plus the only food available is in the chiller. Some left over baguettes and a few cakes. We said no thank you and walked out. Why advertise late afternoon opening and have no food available. Plus not be told this upon arriving. We shall not be returning. Greggs has more food available although we chose another restaurant a short drive away that had no issues if no food available. Very poor service and...

Update as of 1st July 2024: We have since spent a lot of time at this coffee shop on many, many visits. It's by far my favourite coffee shop and use it every week. Highly recommend!

Previous review: My favourite coffee shop in the area. I have been many times and will continue to do so. Has a very relaxing atmosphere and the staff and service are great. It has a european feel when inside rather than your typical british café, which I like. Has a variety of cakes and pastries available (pictured is a pan au chocolat and an almond croissant). Various different hot drinks and cold drinks available too (pictured is a Mocha and a hot chocolate). They also do paninis, sandwiches and jacket potatoes. High chairs available on request. Doesn't say dog friendly but I would suggest it isn't large dog friendly. Has a few outdoor tables out the...

Brilliant little find! Plenty of "low gluten" (gluten free but not in a separate kitchen) options. Really fresh food (we had two types of panini, with salad, jacket potato and cakes) reasonably priced and a friendly atmosphere. Will definitely pop in again. Simple things like the fact the highchair fit under the table for easy dining really do make a difference. Also felt roomy without being bare so well-done...