Breakfast is supposed to set you up for the day — and Tasty’s in Stonehouse does exactly that, with a warm welcome, crisp bacon, and homely mugs of serve-yourself coffee.
Tucked into the middle of Stonehouse High Street, opposite the public car park, Tasty’s is new — it opened in March — but already feels well established.
Spotlessly clean, with smart cutlery and potted plants on each table, it’s got a bit of a premium feel without being pretentious.
You won’t find a traditional counter here either — instead, the setup is more farmhouse kitchen than high-street café, with online ordering available and our server Emily Phillips keeping an attentive eye to make sure everything arrives hot and fast.
The Stroud Times breakfast team for the day featured Faye Hatcher, Ash Loveridge and stand-in photographer Lee Stone. We arrived just after the morning rush, joining a steady stream of customers — some dining in, others tapping orders on their phones for takeaway.
What did we eat?
Ash went for the breakfast bap, which comes with a choice of one, two or three fillings. He opted for sausage, egg and bacon — a comforting classic at £5.50.
Faye chose the veggie breakfast: two eggs, two hash browns, veggie sausages, baked beans (you get a choice of beans or tomatoes), and toast. A solid plateful for any vegetarian — and even meat-eaters might be tempted.
Lee ordered the full Tasty’s breakfast — a proper Full English with generous helpings of sausage, crispy bacon, black pudding, tomato, egg and toast, all for £9.95. It was enough to satisfy even the hungriest of visitors — but for those who really want to push the boat out, there’s an unlimited Tasty’s breakfast option for £14.99.
The drinks were refillable and self-serve. Everything came out piping hot, and manager Emily was friendly, chatty and efficient without missing a beat. We’d also give a shout-out to the cook, Erdoan Mehmed, who clearly knows how to do justice to a good breakfast — especially the mushrooms, which were golden-edged and flavourful rather than the usual watery afterthought.
Tasty’s is backed by local entrepreneur Ben Guo, and it’s already found its rhythm. While it’ll no doubt become a favourite with local shoppers, it’s also well worth a stop if you’re passing through Stonehouse.
Tasty’s, Stonehouse.
Stonehouse High Street, opposite public parking
Phone: 01453 701 372
Website: tastystonehouse.co.uk
@tastyscafe on socials
Open 8.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Saturday
