Little Roodee Cafe — Restaurant in England

A Heroine in the Storm: Pauline at Little Roodee Cafe

This morning, during the fury of Storm Bert, I found myself in a situation that was not only frustrating but downright unsafe. Struggling with a wireless payment system that refused to work, I was stuck trying to pay for parking in the pouring rain. To my dismay, three men walked by without offering a hand.

Enter Pauline. At 6:30 AM, this remarkable woman not only noticed my predicament but acted on it. Without hesitation, she paid my £15 parking fee, saying no woman should ever be left in an unsafe place. Pauline's kindness didn’t stop there. She offered me practical advice on how to avoid paying to re-enter the car park should I need to return later.

But that’s not all. Pauline isn’t just a beacon of humanity—she also happens to make the best lemon cake I’ve had in years. As a food journalist, I’ve tasted my fair share of desserts, but her lemon cake is in a league of its own: perfectly zesty, moist, and utterly unforgettable.

Pauline, you saved me during a distressing moment, and your kindness deserves recognition. If you’re ever near Little Roodee Cafe, stop in for a coffee, indulge in her delicious baked goods, and take a moment to meet this extraordinary woman. She’s proof that a simple act of kindness can turn a stormy morning into something truly...

What a gem. We've not been in here before and wasn't expecting too much from a council run car park café.

It's a revelation. Staff were friendly and helpful, very modern and clean surroundings, excellent changing places toilets ( essential for many with significant disabilities), very good food at - it has to be said - cheap prices ( choice of three large portions soups with a roll, £3:75 at 30th March 2025).

This café is right up there with the best in Chester. Very handy if you're walking the city...

Would highly recommend, I've not been myself but my mum visited with my two children 6 and 10 and my nice and nephew 10 and 11 and has told me how wonderful the staff are and how it was no bother to freshly make up lunches for the children just how they liked them (my son doesn't like sandwiches with butter on) thankyou for making life so much easier for my mum with four children, she had a lovely day and they can't wait to call and visit again soon, if you'll have them and I hope they all remembered...