The Station Café

Cranmore Railway Station, Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP, United Kingdom
+44 7778 572777
$$$ Cafe , Restaurant
(30 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

The Station Café, tucked inside Cranmore Railway Station near Shepton Mallet, offers a cozy retreat especially popular among visitors to the nearby East Somerset Railway. Its setting within a working heritage station gives it a quietly charming, somewhat nostalgic atmosphere that pairs well with a day out on the steam railway or a casual stopover during local explorations.

This café’s strength lies in its straightforward, hearty menu focused mainly on classic English breakfasts and cooked breakfast options. These dishes seem to consistently draw positive nods from both locals and travelers, providing a satisfying start — or mid-journey pause — particularly on crisp, colder days. Alongside the food, the coffee service is noted for quality and warmth, with customers often appreciating a well-made mocha or a comforting cuppa as a warming break.

The Station Café’s vibe is friendly and unpretentious. The staff manage to stay welcoming even during busy events, like the annual steam gala, when crowds swell and seating gets tight. The interior, a bit snug and informal, reflects its practical role as a community spot for refreshments rather than a sit-down restaurant. Expect a mix of local families, railway enthusiasts, and travelers stopping in to recharge or warm up before continuing their day.

Given its railway location and popular breakfast options, mornings and early afternoons during railway events or weekends are prime times to visit. It’s a spot that feels particularly right when the weather calls for a warm refuge and a good breakfast, a quiet contrast to the lively outdoor heritage railway atmosphere.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Free water refills
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Thursday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Friday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Saturday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Sunday

09:30 AM - 04:30 PM

30 Reviews
Lesley Hopper

10 Dec 2025

We were at Cranmore for the East Somerset Railway Steam Gala. We had taken a picnic as we were warned there was a reduced menu and it was extremely busy last year. However, it was a very cold day and the thought of a cuppa and slice of cake as well as a warm up, "forced" us in. The team were working well with smiles all round and it was great to see the Cafe has recovered from the 3 recent flooding episodes. Always a great place to stop for lunch.

ROBERT MENGHINI

01 Dec 2025

Great place to stop, incredible breakfasts and coffee

Travelmad999

12 Nov 2025

WOW , what a hidden gem. The station café is absolutely brilliant. This is my first time visiting this café and definitely will not be the last. I popped in as I was in the area and thought I would give it a go. I went for the full English breakfast and a mocha. This did not disappoint one bit, the mocha was nice but the breakfast is one of the best I have had in a long time, for those who follow me on instagram (travelmad999) you will know I like a good breakfast and this tasted lovely, so much so I told the staff. The staff could of not been more friendly and helpful and I will definitely be going back again. Plenty of parking and easy to find. The cafe was warm and clean and plenty of railway related items on the walls. Great place to go for a coffee after visiting the East Cranmore Railway which is in the same location , I’m sure I will be reviewing this very soon. I don’t normally write long reviews but this was so good I promise you that you won’t be disappointed

Jonathan Merritt

11 Nov 2025

I love this place so much. The service from the staff is top notch. The food was delicious and the coffee is always excellent. Just what I needed on my way home from the airport. 47 nearly 48! Thanks for the service and smiles.

Paul Durber

09 Nov 2025

Great breakfast, reasonably priced. Very warm and friendly wekcome

Amanda

28 Oct 2025

Great little cafe a few minutes from the main route. Very delicious food and excellent service

Vicki

01 Oct 2025

Excellent food and very friendly service, very impressed. Took Mum for lunch, she had the souvlaki, I had the Greek salad. It was all fresh, tasty and delicious and the flat bread was the best I have ever eaten. The cappuccinos were great too. We had a fun ride on the steam train, then went back to the cafe where we shared a cream tea. I can't wait to go back to try the cooked breakfast and the homemade cakes. Highly recommended.

Richard Coleman

30 Sep 2025

Great menu and service well priced with the added bonus of a heritage Railway on site! Highly recommend the breakfast bap and four cheese toastie also the lunchtime specials.

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