The Square Italian Coffee & Sandwich Bar

Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1JJ, United Kingdom
+44 1452 301166
$$$ Cafe
(92 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to The Square Italian Coffee & Sandwich Bar, a charming café nestled on Brunswick Rd in Gloucester. This delightful spot is more than just a place to grab a bite; it’s a beloved community hub that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a relaxed meal or catching up with friends over coffee.

At The Square, the focus is on quality and value. Renowned for its excellent coffee, the café serves up a splendid range of beverages that are expertly brewed to perfection. Each sip of their rich, aromatic coffee awakens the senses, perfectly complementing the homemade delights that the café has become famous for. The menu showcases a variety of delicious offerings, with customer favorites like their scrumptious homemade quiches—each bite reveals a blend of fresh ingredients that burst with flavor, showcasing Donna and Steve's culinary passion.

But it doesn’t stop there. The Square also takes pride in generous portions of delectable sandwiches, including their popular bacon, sausage, and egg roll paired with a latte that has been raved about by first-time visitors. Customers have noted the robust flavors in their paninis, with dishes like cheese and ham making for a comforting and satisfying meal. The jacket potatoes are another hit, generously sized and wonderfully comforting, making every visit feel like a hug in food form.

The café's atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, heightened by the hospitality of a devoted team led by Donna and Steve. Reviews overflow with praise for their friendly service; patrons often remark how welcomed they feel upon entering. Sally Middleton, a regular, described the café as “a real community asset” and a little gem that’s not to be overlooked. This sentiment is echoed by others like Amina, who highlighted the courteous staff, ensuring every moment spent here is nothing short of perfect.

Even for those in a hurry, The Square proves to be a reliable option. When a local caterer fell through, Luke Thompson turned to The Square, and the quality and price well exceeded his expectations, illustrating their commitment to customer satisfaction and adaptability.

Whether you’re seeking a quick lunch, a relaxing coffee with a friend, or a spot to unwind with some tasty food, The Square Italian Coffee & Sandwich Bar stands out as a must-visit destination. With its charming local feel, delightful food offerings, and welcoming owners, you’ll likely find yourself going back for more, and maybe even making it your new favorite café in Gloucester.

Don't miss the chance to explore this delightful café; you'll walk away not just satisfied, but wishing you had discovered it sooner!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Openings Hours

Monday

07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

92 Reviews
Sally Middleton

03 Sep 2025

Wonderful local neighbourhood cafe. Excellent coffee, freshly cooked home-made food and unbelievable value. Run by Donna & Steve - excellent hosts - and a great team. Home made quiches (quite a variety!) are scrumptious! A real community asset, and a focus for the neighbourhood. We are lucky to have this little gem - seek it out, just a few minutes' walk from The Cross.

Jessica Volante

28 Aug 2025

My absolute favourite place to go for lunch! Donna and Sally are so welcoming and always serve delicious, generous portions at the best prices.

Sean Price

22 Aug 2025

Lovely cafe very high quality food and great staff! Note that the lower star reviews are from years ago it’s now very well run.

Luke Thompson

25 Jul 2025

Outstanding service, our usual caterer let us down, and we called The Square, not only did they get the Buffet done for us in time, it was much better in terms of quality and price to what we used to get, so we now use them.

Amina

07 Jul 2025

Fantastic food and fabulously friendly service! I have visited this wonderful Cafe several times and is now a firm favourite. deliciously scrummy and generously sized jacket potatoes and amazing coffee. The staff members were genuinely courteous, friendly and super helpful – insuring that Our luncheon experience was perfect in every way. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in The town centre or even if you are not – you will not be disappointed!

Martin

22 Jun 2025

2023 AWARD WINNING!! What an awesome little coffee and sandwich shop. First time I've tried I had bacon, sausage and Egg roll and it was so nice, with a latte and it's really good tasting coffee. I also got my lunch at the same time. Coronation chicken and salad roll. The portion size are amazing. Staff really friendly food really good. definitely worth the 2min walk from town to get food and drinks from here. Outside seating area and limited space inside tho.

John Smith

07 Jun 2025

Had lunch here 2/1/24, great service from staff, very friendly and polite. I had a cheese and ham panini with an oat milk latte. Absolutely no complaints at all. Will definitely visit again for lunch next time I’m in Gloucester.

Politicallyincorrect&proudofit

05 Jun 2025

The staff and the good grub make this corner shop a DEFINITE go too when I'm working in the area. Tasty food, good selection and good service . 5 star all day long

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