Hearty Hare Cafe

Station House, Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham SN15 3QE, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(83 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to the Hearty Hare Cafe, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Chippenham at the Station House on Cocklebury Rd. This charming cafe is not just a pit stop; it’s a warm embrace for everyone who walks through its doors, whether you're rushing to catch a train or enjoying a leisurely moment with friends.

As you step inside, you’re immediately greeted by the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods. The atmosphere is inviting and clean, with friendly staff who genuinely care about your experience. They’re known for their exceptional service, as highlighted by a satisfied customer, Rebecca Dovey, who raved about the attentive and kind staff. It’s the little things - like a warm smile and genuine conversation - that truly make a visit to Hearty Hare Cafe special.

The menu features an array of tempting options perfect for any time of day. Start your morning with their popular bacon and egg baps, served on large, fresh rolls overflowing with perfectly cooked bacon and a sunny-side-up egg. Reviewer Phil Janes declared them “outstanding,” and it’s easy to see why this dish has become a fan favorite. For those on the go, their selection of pastries and sandwiches is both diverse and delicious, ideal for a quick grab before hopping on a train.

As lunch rolls around, consider diving into one of their flavorful paninis, which promise to satisfy your cravings with each melt-in-your-mouth bite. It’s a great way to fuel up while catching up with friends, much like Leanne’s positive experience, where she was dazzled by the food combined with the attentive service.

Feeling indulgent? Treat yourself to one of their delectable cakes. The sweet offerings have garnered rave reviews for both taste and presentation, ensuring that there’s always something delicious to pair with your coffee. As Bette Davies noted, the cafe also serves up real hot food with a side of good vibes, making it an ideal spot for a break.

Even if you find yourself dashing like Richard T, who mentioned the cafe as a nice place to stop before a train, you’ll want to return to experience all Hearty Hare Cafe has to offer. From their excellent coffee to the homely atmosphere, it’s a place where locals gather and visitors feel at home. Stop by to see for yourself; it might just become your new favorite spot in Chippenham!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours

Monday

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

83 Reviews
Richard T

20 Sep 2025

Good Sausage Rolls, payment systems were being a bit flakey. Probably a nicecplave to stop, however I was dashing for a train.

Phil Janes

21 Jul 2025

Had bacon and egg baps here on the weekend and they were outstanding. Large fresh rolls and plenty of bacon along with the egg. Worth calling in for those evening if not using the trains!

Andrew Kaufmann

08 Jul 2025

Very nice and clean cafe with good coffee and a nice selection of pastries, sandwiches etc. Convenient as you can pick up a coffee before jumping on the train. The staff are friendly and helpful

Leanne

06 Jul 2025

Met up with friends for coffee and was tempted by the food menu. We weren’t disappointed, the paninis were so good and the cakes were delicious. This was all made better with the friendly attentive staff who looked after us

Bette Davies

09 Jun 2025

randomly stopped here for a coffee and a cigarette with some nice locals on my way back home from a festival nearby, great coffee and service - good vibes - couldnt ask for more from a traion station cafe, real hot food too!

Rebecca Dovey

02 Jun 2025

New to reviews, so I apologise if anything is missed!, This cafe I just had to give it a review on how well their service was! I’ve never had such kind attitude in this area before!, I was served by a young coloured kiddie and he was such the sweetest, he took time to listen to my accent instead of getting rude over it! He greeted me in such a lovely manner great big smile on his face with such a kind greeting, amazing cappuccino he gave me aswell! I forgot to get sugar and he even offered to grab it for me! This is what customer service should be like and Its made a great impression on me, My food was out within 10 minutes?! I was expecting 15-20, amazing bacon butty I rate it 10/10 the woman who gave me the bap was just as lovely! I will be coming here again whenever I’m in Wiltshire for sure, beautiful staff and beautiful atmosphere!

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