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GAUDI'S in Chester
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9.4/10
Gentle cafe pause by Cathedral
Top 10% in Chester
Closed · opens today at 9:30am Bookable Check dogs Kids welcome Step-free

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TTDC verdictTTDC ranking
9.4/10
Gentle cafe pause by Cathedral
Top 10% in Chester

Restaurant · Cathedral side cafe

GAUDI'S

St Werburgh Street ·CH1 2DY ·under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 9:30am St Werburgh Street under 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need a quieter cafe pause just off the main shopping drag and Crepes and eggs
Good to know Cafe on St Werburgh Street and family-friendly
Avoid if you need a long, quiet restaurant lunch.
  • St Werburgh Street
  • Near Cathedral
  • Cafe
  • Crepes
  • Breakfast

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want a quieter cafe pause just off the main shopping drag, close to the Cathedral.
  • Crepes, eggs, breakfast, coffee, cake or a child-friendly brunch stop would solve the next hour.
  • You are moving between the Cathedral, Eastgate Clock, the Rows and Storyhouse.

Avoid if

  • You want a long, quiet restaurant lunch.
  • You need a late-night food plan.
  • You dislike crepes, pancakes or brunch as a meal format.

Booking is listed, but most visitors will use it as a daytime cafe stop. Check direct for busy periods, larger groups or a specific table.

In a paragraph

Gaudi’s is a small St Werburgh Street cafe near Chester Cathedral for sweet and savoury crepes, breakfast, brunch, coffee, cake, outdoor tables and slower daytime pauses.

What it's like

Gaudi’s is the cafe many people still half-remember as 2 Crepes Away. The crepes are still the useful hook, but the better frame is broader: eggs, toast, brunch plates, coffee, sweet things and a small room looking towards the Cathedral side of town.

Gentle cafe pause by Cathedral

It works when the centre is getting a bit much and you want to sit down without turning lunch into a project. Window seats, friendly service and a calm St Werburgh Street position do a lot of the work.

Worth knowing

Gaudi’s is not just “a handy cafe near the Cathedral”. It has a clearer role than that: crepes, brunch, good coffee, friendly service and a small-room pause when Chester has started to feel busy. The trade-off is size and daytime hours.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Current listed hours are roughly 09:45-16:00 Monday-Friday, 09:30-17:00 Saturday and 10:00-16:00 Sunday. Check direct around holidays.

Food & drink

Sweet and savoury crepes, breakfast, brunch, lunch, cakes, coffee, dessert, drinks and takeaway. Crepes are the obvious route, especially if the table is split between sweet and savoury. Eggs, brunch plates, coffee and hot chocolate also make sense.

Access

Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed.

9.4 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Current listed hours are roughly 09:45-16:00 Monday-Friday, 09:30-17:00 Saturday and 10:00-16:00 Sunday. Check direct around holidays.
Address
27 St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY
Booking
Not usually for a normal cafe stop. Check direct for larger groups or if you need a specific table.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs have been welcomed, but check direct if bringing one is central to the plan.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed.
Getting there
under 0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Gaudi’s Chester best for?

Crepes, breakfast, coffee, cake and a casual pause near Chester Cathedral.

Is Gaudi’s good for children?

Yes. Good for children and a children menu are listed.

Does Gaudi’s have outdoor seating?

Yes, outdoor seating is listed.

Is Gaudi’s open in the evening?

Usually no. Current listed hours are daytime-focused, so check direct before relying on later food.

Is Gaudi’s accessible?

Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed.

Updated 8 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?