Cafes & Eateries For Lunch Out in Gloucester

A guide to the best cafes and places to eat out for lunch, specifically in Gloucester city centre. For bigger meals, see our Gloucester restaurants page for other options. These establishments are ideal for dishes such as sandwiches, baguettes, baked potatoes or something healthier, like a salad.

There are also some fantastic pubs in Gloucester which have lunchtime menus. If visiting the city, there are also dog-friendly options. For a spot of alfresco dining, I enjoy getting a chippy meal out, which I like to enjoy in the grounds of the cathedral.

Cafes to Eat Out For Lunch in Gloucester City Centre

There are many options for lunch out in Gloucester; these are places that specialise in lunchtime meals.

Janes’s Pantry

For a great lunch in the city centre, look no further than Janes Pantry, a cafe, sandwich bar and cake shop. They are in Kings Square, near to the bus station. Jane’s Pantry does takeaway, or you can dine in for lunch; you can also sit outside in Kings Square. They serve a great selection of sandwiches; a special mention goes to their coronation chicken on brown bread. Their sandwiches have bread baked by Jane’s Pantry, and the fillings are always generous. They also stock a variety of cakes, including the Gloucester dripping cake.

Roots Cafe

In Alvin Street is Roots Coffee & Community, a social enterprise and neighbourhood coffee shop. Roots is open from 8 am until 4:30 pm on weekdays and 9 am until 3:30 pm on Saturdays. The coffee shops serve coffee, cakes, sandwiches, breakfasts and snacks. These are all made with locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

The Comfy Pew

Near the main gate of Gloucester Cathedral is The Comfy Pew, a great place to eat out. The Comfy Pew is a licensed restaurant and also a coffee shop that calls a Tudor-listed building home. They serve some great homemade food, including soup with crusty bread or a ploughman’s platter. The Comfy Pew does a great breakfast menu to suit all tastes and appetites. This includes a full English with tea or coffee, bacon sandwiches or smoked salmon.

Hedleys’s Tea And Coffee Shop

Hedley’s sandwich and coffee bar is located close to Gloucester Cathedral. They serve fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, baguettes, ciabattas, salads, and also coffee. Hedley’s also does a nice full English breakfast with all the trimmings. They have a nice indoor seating area. You could also dine at one of their outside tables.

The March Hare

On the Oxbode in Gloucester is The March Hare, a tearoom and a wonderful place for lunch. They use quality local foods, which are freshly prepared for items on their menu. The March Hare’s menu has some delightful options, including baked potatoes or a ploughman’s lunch. They also do some lovely brunch options, from Greek yoghurt to a bacon bap. The March Hare also provides an afternoon tea option. These include a gourmet cream tea with a variety of sandwiches.