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Located in The Chantry Shopping Centre in Andover, Boswells Cafe & Take Away has quickly established itself as a beloved local eatery. With stellar reviews from patrons, it’s clear that both the ambiance and the food here leave a lasting impression. Customers frequently praise the exceptional service provided by staff members such as Austin and Eleanor, who add a personal touch to every visit.
Many diners rave about the hearty portions, particularly the popular breakfast options. One customer, Zsolt Jakkel, noted the “brilliant breakfast with huge portions” that sets a delightful tone for the day. The positive experiences don’t stop there; Norma McCafferty mentions the deliciousness of her meal while reflecting on the efficiency of the serving staff, even during busy times.
Though past visits at different locations have been underwhelming for some, this Boswells shines with its promise of tasty, hot food and a clean, welcoming environment. Shelley Wylie’s experience encapsulates the café's potential for revitalization, saying that exceptional service has convinced her to return. In a world with rising expectations and inflation, Boswells Cafe & Take Away remains a commendable choice for quality food and service in a friendly atmosphere.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Boswells Cafe & Take Away
Review highlights
Based on 507 reviewsBoswells Cafe & Take Away, located in The Chantry Shopping Centre, Andover, is consistently praised for its friendly and attentive staff, often highlighted as a key strength in delivering exceptional customer service even during busy periods. The cafe maintains a clean, welcoming atmosphere with well-managed and tidy dining areas. Customers frequently commend the quality and portion sizes of the food, noting meals are served hot and are flavorful. The menu offers generous breakfast options and satisfying dishes that cater to various tastes, including vegetarian choices. While some past feedback included concerns over food quality, recent reviews indicate a positive turnaround, emphasizing improved consistency. Overall, Boswells is recognized for its efficient service, respectful and helpful team, and a comfortable environment that encourages repeat visits.
Love this place, well managed great service friendly staff. Austin and the team are amazing. Always clean and welcoming no matter what time of day. Food service is fast and delivered with a smile or a bit of banter. Thanks guys
Brilliant breakfast with huge portions. Very helpful staff.
First visit for my husband and me, very pleasantly surprised, my husband had chilli with chips and I had jacket potato with grilled chicken and sweet chilli sauce, good sized portions, very tasty, served piping hot so what's not to like. It was very busy but we didn't have too long to wait for our food to be brought to our table by a very pleasant waitress. Surrounding vacated tables were cleared very quickly. All in all an enjoyable experience, we'll be back.
I've been to a few Boswells previously and the food has been horrible. To the point that we swore we wouldn't visit another. Well, 5 years later and needing to stop somewhere to feed my 11 month old and we stopped in this Boswells. The food was so hot and tasty. The tables were clean, tidy and spacious. The service was exceptional, especially from Austin and Eleanor. These two are a credit to the company. I would try Boswells again just due to this establishment. Thank you so much
Went today and didn’t expected it to be that busy. Ordered vegetarian breakfast and must say we loved it. Decent prices as compared to other places and considering inflation. Special shout out to staff,they were swamped with customers & still offered top class service respectful, polite and helpful. Keep up the good work and thank you
We love Boswells as it has a good range of food that pleases the whole family. I have the chicken salad which is so yummy - such a generous portion of chicken for your money. Always friendly staff and clean. Would recommend.
I’ve been coming to Boswells for several years. It is head and shoulders above every similar establishment in Andover. Really friendly staff, and well cooked and presented dishes for all pallets and pockets. Keep it up.
Staff are always helpful,no matter how busy they are. Very good service ,food and lovely coffee. Pleasant atmosphere. All good .
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Opening hours
- Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday (Today) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM
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