Sallys Cafe — Restaurant in England

We have breakfast out alot, so finding ourselves in Sandbach after dropping off our son at Manchester airport we asked a local for a suitable breakfast eatery. We were directed to Sally's. The outside of the cafe could look a bit more attractive. Hanging flower baskets? Or table and chairs outside? Or paint in a bright colour? These could have helped elevate it from the usual cafe. We wondered if it was just a Greasy spoon. When we went in, it was clean and inviting. The table clothes were a little odd and could have been brighter. The one thing that struck me was there was nothing on the tables. A flower? Salt and pepper? Cutlery? It just looked undressed. I am very critical of the finer details but sometimes it's the small things that make a big difference. Some very light background music would have created a nice atmosphere to walk into. Apart from that, the welcome was lovely from the owner and the food was well presented and hot and well cooked. The prices were very good! We realy enjoyed our breakfast. Coffee came in big mugs, which I like and was hot. Lovely friendly lady running it. The chocolate concrete cake looked amazing which they bake themselves. I wondered why they didn't have an A board at the end of the street advertising themselves. There was a board but it didn't clearly say CAFE, BREAKFAST, HOME MADE CAKES, GREAT COFFEE. etc. It said something about being thirsty which told me they were probably a corner grocer shop!!!! That needs looking at, a real opportunity missed as they were probably the only place open in Sandbach at 8am serving great food. Anyway would definitely recommend and not that far from the airport if your heading south on the way...

Although the cafe looks lovely inside now, the service is on the slow side. No menu on the table! So you have to wait to be given one! No all day breakfasts any more, which was a big disappointment, as that was what I went in for!!! No tinned tomatoes anymore, which I loved. And NO tea pots just mug's! They don't ask you how you like your tea! So the tea was weak and tasted cheap! I didn't enjoy it one bit.

I ended up having one egg chips and baked beans. The egg was over done and so the bottom and sides were unedible! The portion of chip was so small for an adult, I really wanted to say.....can you spare them! At least the beans were hot! I felt like she hadn't listened to me, as I asked for my tea after my meal, but it was served before hand! Had to ask for the salt and tomato sauce again, as she had forgotten I had asked for them when I ordered! I wouldn't of minded if it had been busy, but there were only three other people in there. They are really missing out not doing an all day breakfast. It was a Saturday and they closed at 2pm! Even though when I left at 1.45pm the place was full! Chatwins stay open til 5pm every day apart from Sunday which is 4pm. They do an all day breakfast with two cooking staff. Sally's had four people working there! Come on Sally's do an all day...

I've lived in Sandbach for over a year now and have only just discovered Sally's! Without a doubt, the BEST place for breakfast and lunch in Sandbach by a mile. Yes, you'll wait 15 minutes for your fry up, but that's because everything is cooked fresh to order. Great quality food, spotlessly clean and great friendly service. The breakfast was stunning, everything was so well cooked. I challenge you to have the mega! Fantastic value, and you won't need to eat for the rest of the day. Unlimited tea/coffee and toast 😀 with the mega, not that you'll be able to fit...