The Courtyard Eatery — Restaurant in England

Location 5/5. Neatly tucked away in the town and in a cute courtyard. Setting was perfect. Staff 5/5. The few ladies we interacted with were pleasant and attentive. Drinks 5/5. Standard selection with a few extras. One member of our party remarked the latte was the best he'd ever had. Food 3/5. It was fine. We all had different dishes. Maybe it's just me, but the Aldi salt grinder and small selection of cheap tortillas just made me feel a little cheated. The food wasn't expensive, maybe I'm setting unrealistic expectations, but the 'pizza toastie' I had was just a cheese and onion sandwich with some tomato sauce in it. The bread was top notch to be fair, but it just lacked the real oomph that the setting promised. I would have been happy to pay a tad more for a slightly upper-market dish. Desert 2/5. This could be unfair, but a coffee shop with only 2 cakes... Lemon drizzle and Jaffa... Not good enough. I don't want the moon here. No french pattiserie or anything, just a Victoria sponge or a brownie? Maybe another option or 2... Coffee and walnut perhaps. I wanted cake, was ready to each a big slice, and I was told of the options. I did not get cake. My friends/family were happy enough with it.

Again, I'm probably being very harsh. And my group had mixed reviews with my wife even saying it was her favourite lunch of the holiday... But I gotst to calls it as I sees it.

Would I go again if I'm in the area, maybe. Would I recommend you go out of your way to eat...

What a disappointment after reading the positive reviews. We tried to get in a couple of months ago but it was busy and too cold to sit outside so left but tried again today for my birthday as the sun was initially shining so could sit outside. It was busy to begin with therefore we did not mind the wait but after half an hour with nobody acknowledging us we were beginning to wonder whether we should leave as indeed several tables had-we saw food going past us but not to the tables below us which was intriguing as we wondered where it was going to-the sign outside says table service but you obviously have to be in the know to get quicker service,when, eventually a lady came out for our order we had not even been given a menu albeit there is one near the entrance which we eventually saw,she was apologetic for the wait but even after order was taken we waited a further 15 mins for our coffees and then another 20 mins for our food by which time we had drunk our drinks-the food was ok and on leaving on investigation found that they were preparing for a function in 'The Lounge' which explained the food that was passing us-not a positive experience and one that will not...

This is my favourite place to eat in Oswestry, I go at least once a week and I am still not bored! I love good food and good service and will only review if somewhere is exceptionally good (or bad!), you will not be disappointed here.

The setting is cute and cosy inside and the courtyard itself is nicely sheltered from the wind but still gets the sun, plus they're dog friendly inside and out, which is always nice.

Food wise, I've loved everything I've tried there. The rarebit is my firm favourite, its delicious, as are the toasties and breakfast. The produce is all locally sourced and high quality, the bacon is so tasty. The baked goods are all homemade and lovely, the brownie is incredible. Portions are generous and it's such good value for money too.

The coffee is also great and always nice and hot which isn't always the case with a latte! There's also a huge selection of teas and other drinks to chose from.

To top it off, they now serve Cheshire Farm ice cream which is delicious 🙌🏼 keep doing what you're doing, you should be very proud of what you've...