North Walsham is very well catered for, in terms of decent places to get some breakfast, and Swallows Coffee Shop is up there with the best. Ambience and cleanliness are first class, the staff are friendly and attentive, but obviously, most importantly, the food is excellent....We had the full breakfast and generous pots of tea, which hit the spot nicely! Word of warning though....The beans are served in a ramekin, and retain their heat for quite a while, so don't be an idiot like me, eat the beans first, and burn your mouth! 😆 Wanted to follow up with croissants and marmalade, and was a little disappointed that they'd all gone, but the crumpets I chose as a substitute were very nice all the same. After two courses, I was satisfied, and it was too early for cake really, anyway, but they had some tempting looking offerings on display, so hopefully next time we'll go later in the day for coffee and cake! We were minus our canine friends on this particular occasion, but it's worth noting that this a dog-friendly establishment, which is always a 👍from me! A really pleasant experience from start to finish, would wholeheartedly recommend, and will be...
Read moreWent in last week with my young family, 1 of us is Dairy Free (dietary choice) & another Dairy & Nut free (Anaphylaxis), I spoke with Julie about the dietary requirements and she was very knowledgable on the subject which really put my mind at ease. Julie was so friendly and helpful we got talking for a while & I highly recommended The Swallows for any visitor but especially those with dietary restrictions,...
Read moreA lovely, friendly, cosy community hub of a coffee shop. Great coffee. Comfortable seating. Absolutely hopping for a grey Monday Morning yet didn't feel rushed or pressured. Great Central location. Very clean. Dog friendly and aware of dietary requirements. Only minus, whilst able to handle most dietary requirements you have to ask, "safe dishes" are not indicated on the menu. Will definitely be...
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