Langport is one of my favourite little Somerset towns. It’s colourful, quirky and full of brilliant bakeries, cafés and coffee shops tucked along its charmingly wonky high street.
It’s also a lovely spot for a riverside stroll along the River Parrett or a slow wander around the many independent shops lining Bow Street, which during the summer months are decorated with colourful flags and in winter they’re draped in twinkling Christmas lights. Langport has a slightly eclectic, artsy Somerset feel that makes you want to pop into every little boutique shop before emerging with handmade candles, fudge and a tote bag you definitely didn’t need but it was too cute not to buy.
Although lacking in pubs, one thing Langport certainly isn’t short of is cafés and coffee shops. For a small town, it has an impressive independent selection that you’re really spoilt for choice. Whether you fancy an enormous flakey pastry the size of your head, a proper hearty cooked breakfast, a riverside coffee stop or somewhere cosy to sit with a book, Langport has it all.
Here’s a look at some of my favourites cafes, bakeries and coffee shops in Langport.
Langport at a Glance – Don’t Miss 👀
- Tucking into a full english at Kitchen at the Wharf
- Sitting riverside at Bridge Bakery & Canteen
- Great food and Glastonbury vibes at Art Tea Zen cafe
- Grabbing a sweet cinnamon knot from The Little Bakery
- Treating yourself to a new book at The Snug Bookshop
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1. Kitchen at the Wharf
We’ve visited Kitchen at the Wharf more times than I can count and its never disappointed. The food is consistently great, the staff are always friendly and there’s such a lovely relaxed atmosphere about the place. It’s easily one of our favourite cafés in Langport and somewhere we almost always end up returning to.
Situated right beside the river Parrett, it’s in the perfect spot for sitting outside on a sunny day watching the world drift by. It’s also incredibly popular with cyclists as it sits along a well-used cycle route, so there’s often a nice busy buzz about the place without it ever feeling too hectic (probably thanks to the hardworking staff keeping things running smoothly).
The café is housed within an old red-brick building with vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and a shabby-chic style filled with mismatched chairs and rustic wooden tables. It feels laid-back and welcoming without trying too hard. The menu is huge too, so whether you’re popping in for tea and cake (word of warning, the cake selection is dangerously good) or settling in for a full English or a hearty curry, there’s something for everyone. Portions are generous as well which is always appreciated, because nobody likes paying café prices and leaving still feeling like theres room for more.
If you don’t like your coffees overly strong, or you’re just dipping your toes into the coffee world, the caramel lattes here are milky and subtle. We’ve enjoyed so many delicious breakfasts, lunches and cake stops here and all the food has been excellent which is why we keep returning for more.
It can get busy, especially during weekends and sunny weather, so it’s worth booking ahead if you can. Last time we visited they were looking into doing Sunday Roasts soon too, fingers crossed they can make that happen now that we’ve lost The Black Swan pub.
Kitchen at the Wharf is dog friendly too and they even brought treats out for our friend’s dog when he came along with us.
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 9am-4pm
Address: Great Bow Wharf, Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PN
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2. Bridge Bakery and Canteen
Nestled on the opposite side of the river in Langport, Bridge Bakery and Canteen is another hugely popular spot with cyclists and walkers. With plenty of indoor and outdoor riverside seating, you can happily sit in the sunshine for far longer than intended, whilst watching swimmers and paddle-boarders drift along the river.
The Bridge bakery has a mouth-watering selection of baguettes and pastries, with plenty of classic favourites alongside some more unusual flavour combinations too. The pain au chocolat here are absolutely worth the hype and the coffee was smooth and delicious too. Everything here is freshly made and there’s always a queue of people eyeing up the pastry counter trying to decide what to go for.
It does get incredibly busy and because everything is baked fresh on site each day, things can and do sell out by the afternoon. If you’ve got your heart set on something in particular, definitely visit earlier rather than later. Theres also lots of vegetarian options available which is always nice to see.
During the summer months they run Friday night pizza evenings too, which sounds dangerously tempting and is firmly on my list for our next visit.
With so much choice, the hardest part about visiting The Bridge Bakery is choosing what to order.
Opening times: Wednesday-Sunday 8am-4pm
Address: Westover Trading Estate, Langport, TA10 9RB
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3. Little Bakery
Little Bakery looks absolutely idyllic from the outside with its dusty-rose frontage, and it’s somewhere we’ve visited time and time again. It’s takeaway only with no seating, but it makes a perfect spot to grab your coffee and baked good before wandering down towards the river.
You’ll want to arrive early though, especially if you’re hoping to get your hands on one of their sweet cinnamon knots because those things fly off the shelves, and after trying one, I completely understand why! This is also the place to come if you fancy a croissant or pain au chocolat roughly the size of your head. They are ginormous.
Little Bakery also do delicious chunky sausage rolls and I’ve heard from multiple people that the quiche here is some of the best around, although somehow every visit I get too distracted by the larger than life pastries before I manage to try it.
Everything is baked fresh on site, the staff are always welcoming and the coffee is really lovely too. I love it. It’s a proper independent bakery thats friendly and filled with the smell of butter and fresh bread the moment you walk through the door.
Opening times: Monday-Saturday 8am-3pm, Sunday 10am-2pm
Address: 11 Parrett Cl, Langport TA10 9PG
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4. Art Tea Zen
We recently visited Art Tea Zen for the first time and instantly understood why people rave about it. Sitting right on Langport High Street, it has a slightly quirky Glastonbury-style vibe with colourful décor, relaxed seating and a really friendly atmosphere.
Prices in this cafe are incredibly reasonable and the service was speedy too, despite the café being fairly busy when we visited. We ordered bacon sandwiches stuffed with thick-cut bacon served in super soft granary bread alongside a side salad and nachos, all for just £5.95!
The food was fresh and comforting, exactly what we fancied after a wander around town. Theres lots of different seating areas depending on the mood you’re after. You could go for the cosy little window nook at the front that’s perfect for people watching, or get comfy on one of the sofas tucked away further inside, or perhaps sit in the tiny courtyard garden out the back on sunny days.
Opening times: Tuesday 9am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. (closed Sunday and Monday)
Address: 105 Cheapside, Langport TA10 9PW
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5. Snug Bookshop
Technically located in the neighbouring village of Huish Episcopi rather than Langport itself, Snug Bookshop is only a short walk from the town centre and is well worth visiting if you love books and coffee equally. Which, lets be honest, is one of life’s best combinations.
This independent bookshop and coffee shop has such a lovely relaxed feel to it, and the lady who owns it is always so chatty and friendly. Alongside a great selection of new books, they also sell second-hand donated books which you can pick up incredibly cheaply, usually between 50p and £1. It’s all too easy to pop in and convince yourself you’re “just browsing” before somehow leaving with three new novels and a cup of tea in hand.
It’s such a peaceful little spot thats a little hidden away on a housing estate and feels properly community-focused in a way that’s becoming harder to find these days.
If you enjoy independent bookshops, cosy coffee shops and an excuse to buy more books that you probably don’t have shelf space for, then this place is absolutely worth the short stroll from Langport town centre.
Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Address: 21 Brookland Rd, Langport TA10 9TE
What3words:///ripples.statement.actual
Final thoughts
For such a small Somerset town, Langport really does have an incredible food and coffee scene. All of these cafés and bakeries feel completely unique from one another, but they all have that same friendly, independent feel that makes Langport so special. Whether you’re stopping off after a riverside stroll, meeting friends for brunch or just hunting down a really good pain au chocolat to go, there’s a spot here you’ll end up falling a little bit in love with.
Just don’t blame me if you leave planning your next visit to Langport around cinnamon knots and door-wedge slices of cake. But remember to come hungry and possibly wear stretchy trousers just to be safe.
Whats your favourite cafe in Langport?
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