Ruskin Mill Cafe - Stroud

Popped in for light lunch, soup and salad looked like perfect option.... excellent soup (white bean with coconut I think) and salad and focaccia was a meal in itself. One of our favourite venues, nice spot for a walk along the fish ponds as well.

I visited this place 3 times in two days whilst working in the area. Beautiful site, great cafe, marvellous cakes and coffee. Shame about the appalling service by moody miserable staff. After ignoring me for a while, then curtly demanding what I wanted and then promptly walking off for a while. It was about that time I began to question wether I wanted to give these people my money. Surely if you hate your job that much maybe it’s time to find something else.

Wonderful little find for lunch on a glorious summers day. Great quality food (quiches, lasagne and salads) with coffees and cakes at reasonable price. Great views from the balcony. Lovely gardens to walk around. Would recommend.

What a magical place ! Beautiful views and a nice mix of tables in the sun and shade on the balcony. The food was absolutely delicious; I had the broccoli and feta quiche and salads. They have a small menu and serve straight away when you order which is great. Had a delicious coffee too. Plenty of water to help yourself to. Had a lovely walk around grounds after. A real gem !

Feel bad. Outside and in doorway it says open 7 days a week,all welcome. Went up and the serving guy started talking about not having members of the public and I suddenly realised he qas Passive aggressive talking about me. When he got to me he asked if I was a student or staff , I'm neither. he said we don't serve the public haven't in 8 months. But I'll serve you as your standing there. I said there is nothing to tell me that outside. . Anyway ,I got my food which was a big portion and very tasty but the atmosphere was ruined. Looking on the reviews it's not just me I see. I would have thought something would be said so less confusion would come about.