Where is it?
It is time that I add a few words about a place to eat for the Bikers in general and Wingers in particular (well-known for their liking of food) – The Raven Cafe at Prees Heath.
Following the Stoke Egg Run, a few of us participants decided to stop at the Raven Cafe at Prees Heath, following a recommendation by Nigel and Steve C-P.
This is a transport cafe which is situated south of Whitchurch where the A49 and A 41 roads split up. The Cafe is normally very busy during the week with Heavy Goods Vehicles, together with the neighbouring cafe, The Midway Truck Stop.
Dave and Elaine about to start
At weekends when there are a lot fewer HGVs cluttering the roads, the cafes do a roaring trade as they become busy with visiting bikers, looking for a good cooked breakfast and a mug of tea or coffee.
At the time of my visit on Sunday 21st March, the cafes were doing a healthy trade and there were many bikers tucking into their meals. When we walked into the Raven Cafe, I saw that there was a rather long queue for the breakfasts (despite it being lunch-time) as that is what bikers all want, isn’t it?
Wrong! I was actually looking for something a bit less cholesterol loaded.
Ian and Val trying decent food
Looking around I saw a counter with a man carving some meat for a couple, which was then taken and had vegetables added. There was no queue and I was immediately interested.
I sauntered over (actually quite rapidly) to find that it was indeed a Carvery which they only do on a Sunday – Very reasonably priced and drinks available from this counter as well…. Spot on!
Having asked for a ‘bit of everything please’, I was duly present with a mountain on a plate, consisting of veg and 3 types of roast meat with all the trimmings, accompanied by a mug of what turned out to be very reasonable coffee.
Chris with normal Biker food
By this time, I saw that Dave and Elaine had followed me over and so had Ian and Val. On seeing my plate both Dave and Ian’s eyes lit up.
Within a few moments there were five very full plates on our table and people tucking in. I found the food to be plentiful and tasty and soon had an almost empty plate – It wasn’t completely empty because I actually couldn’t eat the last bit – there was too much for me. (Oh, the shame of it!).
I saw that the others had faired well with their carvery dinners as well. I have no doubt that they enjoyed their meals as much as I did.
Not only fry-ups are available
Well, would I recommend the Raven Cafe to others? Yes, of course, but as I had only had the carvery, that is what I could recommend on a Sunday visit.
Others in our party had the normal menu and enjoyed themselves. Amy had beans on toast so a fry-up is not the only option on weekdays or Saturdays.
This now leads onto the next thought. I will have to revisit to try the breakfast when I’m in the mood for it.
How about any readers letting me know of their views on this cafe or even places to eat in their area? The more comments we have more accurate the report will be – even if you disagree with me.