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Willow & HearthBRACKENFORD
A NEIGHBOURHOOD CAFÉ IN BRACKENFORD

A quiet table.Something warm.No need to rush.

Thoughtful coffee, seasonal plates and a room made for slow mornings, quick lunches and the everyday return.

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OPEN WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY · KITCHEN UNTIL 2.30PM
Morning light across the café interior
First coffee, last slice of cake, and plenty of room in between.
THE CAFÉ

Made for the everyday return.

Willow & Hearth is a neighbourhood café built around a short menu, carefully made coffee and a room that feels good at every pace.

Come in for breakfast, stay for another cup, or stop by when lunch needs to be simple and properly made.

Nothing rushed. Nothing made complicated for the sake of it.

THIS WEEK

On the counter this week.

A few things change with the season. The reasons for making them do not.

Burnt honey bun

Soft laminated dough, browned butter glaze and a little sea salt.

Rhubarb custard tart

Roasted rhubarb, set custard and a thin, crisp shell.

Cheddar and leek scone

Mature cheddar, soft leek and cultured butter.

See the Full MenuCounter items change through the week and may sell out.

From first coffee to the last table.

BREAKFASTEggs, porridge, toast and warm things from the oven. Served until noon.See Breakfast →LUNCHA short seasonal menu of soups, plates, sandwiches and something sweet afterwards.See Lunch →COFFEE & CAKEEspresso, filter coffee, tea and whatever has just come out of the kitchen.See Drinks →
THE ROOM

A room with its own rhythm.

The front tables catch the morning light. The long table fills and empties through lunch. The quieter corner tends to keep people longer than they planned.

The room is simple, comfortable and made to be used—not merely photographed.

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The front tables in morning light
Coffee being made at the counter
VISIT

Easy to find. Easy to stay.

Two minutes from the market square, with step-free access, dogs welcome in the front room and a table that usually finds you.

Plan Your Visit
Wednesday–Friday8.00am–4.00pm
Saturday–Sunday9.00am–4.00pm
Monday–TuesdayClosed
24 Willow Lane, Brackenford · kitchen until 2.30pm
JOURNAL

Notes from the counter—what’s in season, what’s new, what’s good this week.

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