Tesco Cafe — Restaurant in Mansfield

Big shoutout to Kodi and Lesley the cook for making our visit unforgettable — in the best way possible! Kodi was the kind of server you hope for: friendly, quick with a smile, and somehow always appearing at just the right moment like a service ninja. Need a refill? Kodi’s got it. Extra napkins? Already on the table before you ask. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if they could read minds.

And then there’s Lesley, working magic in the kitchen. I don’t know what kind of wizardry Lesley is using back there, but every dish that came out tasted like a hug from someone who really knows how to cook. I’m still thinking about the food days later — and possibly dreaming about it too.

If you’re looking for great service, amazing food, and the chance to meet Kodi (possibly the nicest human alive) and Lesley (clearly a culinary genius), this is the place. 10/10, would happily eat myself into a food...

We came to the Tesco Oak Tree restaurant as we do most weekends but were all absolutely shocked when we walked in.. There wasn't one clean table in restaurant but I eventually found a cloth and spray to clean our table.. Should I really be expected to clean my own table.. I wasn't the only one either as there were loads of people asking for tables to be cleaned or cleaning them themselves which I found totally unacceptable.. I have been in a manageress in McDonald's for over 30 years and find this shocking..I took a picture of the tables near the tills that had dirty plates and cups etc on them that for some reason the staff were using to pile everything up.. It was quite busy and not sure if they were short staffed but very very very disappointed in the cleanliness that I witnessed.. We waited a very long time just for a bowl...

I came here this morning and ordered a sausage cob and a latte. The area was clean and fresh, and pleasant to sit in.

The latte was actually good, however, as I picked up the cob I could feel it was hard and stale and started to fall apart. I took one bite and the sausage had the most foul taste and smell that I spat it back out and left it. I honestly wouldn't feed that to a dog. What's wrong with quality these days! Jeeez.. £7 down the hole. Last time I come here.

Edit: Nice purple haired lady who collected my tray saw I hadn't eaten it and gave me a refund for the cob, which was nice of her. It's a shame because with better quality food, this could be a real good place. I hate to leave negative reviews (I'm sorry) :( but I hope this honest feedback leads to improvements...