The Grocer Chef — Wantage

Cafés · Wantage

The Grocer Chef

4.8 (190 reviews)
£ 📍 High St, Ardington, Wantage OX12 8PS

About The Grocer Chef

Popping in with a pram is easy here, with covered outdoor seating that genuinely shelters you on a wet day, indoor tables, high chairs and free parking right outside — though a high wall and gravel path make the parking a bit fiddly. The full English gets the loudest praise, a proper plateful at a fair price, alongside breakfast baguettes, jacket potatoes, toasties, sundaes and ice cream that even the dog gets excited about. There's gluten-free bread, vegan options and a little shop selling refillables. The staff are consistently warm — one visitor felt like "an old friend" on their second stop. Two honest snags: sandwiches lean pricey for what they are, and the kitchen can be slow at peak lunchtime, so avoid it when you're on a tight clock or someone's already melting down.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating#vegan
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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