The Glost House
The Glost House offers a unique cafe bar experience in a historic industrial setting, serving delicious food and great coffee with a focus on local in...
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The Glost House
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Must-see attractions
The Glost House offers a unique cafe bar experience in a historic industrial setting, serving delicious food and great coffee with a focus on local ingredients.
Book for Larger Groups
Reservations are recommended for high chairs or tables for larger groups to ensure availability.
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Staff are helpful; ask them for menu advice if you're unsure about choices or prices.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe Bar
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1782 479544
Address
Phoenix Works, 500 King St, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1EZ, United Kingdom
Website
theglosthouse.co.uk/Highlights
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Industrial Chic Ambiance
Experience a unique blend of industrial heritage and cozy comfort in a beautifully restored historic building.
Hearty and Delicious Dishes
Indulge in generously portioned, tasty meals like the 'Egg in the Hole' or a substantial sausage bap.
Exceptional Coffee & Homemade Cakes
Savor expertly made coffee and a delightful array of homemade cakes, including tempting cheesecakes.
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Book for Larger Groups
Reservations are recommended for high chairs or tables for larger groups to ensure availability.
Ask for Recommendations
Staff are helpful; ask them for menu advice if you're unsure about choices or prices.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during quieter, off-peak times.
Convenient Parking
Enjoy the convenience of parking available directly outside the cafe.
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Book for Larger Groups
Reservations are recommended for high chairs or tables for larger groups to ensure availability.
Ask for Recommendations
Staff are helpful; ask them for menu advice if you're unsure about choices or prices.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during quieter, off-peak times.
Convenient Parking
Enjoy the convenience of parking available directly outside the cafe.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Glost House is celebrated for its unique industrial-chic atmosphere within a historic building and its friendly, attentive staff. Visitors consistently praise the quality and generous portions of the food, particularly the homemade cakes and hearty breakfast options. However, a few reviews mention inconsistencies in service speed and food temperature, suggesting potential for occasional dips in experience.
"Firstly, the "bad" things, because i'm detail focused and a nit-picky bugger.
◇ my breakfast mushrooms were more fried than I would personally cook them.
◇ the (very cool looking) tables are semi-porous iron and presumably hard to clean residue off of, the epoxy coating it a teeny bit sticky for my clammy skin. (How abhorrent! /s)
So I rolled my sleeves up for the little tack on the table and I'll ask for softer mushrooms next time.
Positives? MANY.
◇ The owner is very transparent about the realities of being a business owner.
◇ The place is as beautiful as stoke-on-trent can be, the building should be on greeting cards.
◇ Big portions, genuine doorstop toast, biggest menu item (breakfast on toast) is £9.25 and the average item is ~£6. Affordable and very filling.
◇ Nice staff, good atmosphere, inoffensive quiet music covers any awkward silence when it's not busy, good for socially awkward people.
◇ It's 30 seconds speedwalk away from longton market and as close to tescos front door as the nearest costa (and my GF says the coffee is better!)
◇ fresh indoor design, tables have good space to walk between,
◇ tasty cakes! I had an easter mini-egg chocolate orange cheesecake and my GF had Tiffin.
And it may be a little TMI, but theres a tiny urinal squeezed between the stall and right next to the sink which makes the mens toilet feel smaller than it should. The womens and disabled toilets (which have female hygene products!) Have comfortable space for a single occupant but the mens seems a little too cramped to attempt to accomodate two people at once.
Overall, if you find yourself low on breakfast/caffeine in longton between 9am and 3.30pm with costa money and wouldn't mind sitting in a traditional stoke painting then I think you have to go there.
If you don't like all the boarded up windows on the shut down local businesses, nothing to do in longton, and all the big franchises permeating the outside everywhere then support this local social space and read their website too (it's a good read!)"
Ferocious Fly
"First time visit. Staff polite and helpful. My breakfast was very nice. No complaints from our group. We reserved the table, which was just as well, as the place got busy quickly.
Would visit again!"
Doc 58
"Very clean & tidy. Welcoming staff. Not too expensive. We had cheeses and mushroom oatcakes. Would recommend a visit."
Kelly Birks
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glost House is set in the historic Phoenix Works, offering a charming industrial yet cozy atmosphere, with a focus on locally sourced food and drinks.
Reservations are recommended for high chairs or tables for larger groups to ensure you get a spot.
Yes, parking is conveniently available right outside the cafe.
Yes, The Glost House is able to cater for gluten-free diners with no difficulty, including cake choices.
Visitors highly recommend unique items like 'Egg in the Hole', hearty sausage baps, and delicious homemade cakes.
The atmosphere is described as industrial yet cozy, with a beautiful building that makes it ideal for gatherings.
The cafe typically serves lunch from 11:30 am and is open until 3:30 pm.
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Trip Advisor rating: 4.5 (77 reviews, 72 per cent 'Excellent'). Sample review: "Visited the Glost House at Longton Phoenix Works for lunch with my husband today. He has been a few times before for business meetings and has always enjoyed the food and drink there. "I was not disappointed. I had quesadillas and they were very tasty. Hubby had bacon and cheese oatcakes. Very nice staff and fast service. Beautiful building and it would be lovely to have a party/get together in. Definitely recommend and will be visiting again.
Food & Drink - Visit Stoke
The Glost House is a fantastic independently owned café bar located in the historic Phoenix Works in Longton. The venue was launched out of a passion for simple, tasty, quality food and drink. Products and ingredients are sourced locally where possible, and the owners, Ann and Martin, work with a wide range of suppliers and producers across Staffordshire.
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Excellent service, food, and ambience. A really lovely place set in historic Longton. Highly recommend the sandwiches and homemade cakes. Felt thoroughly spoilt, the service was THAT good!
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Going on a coffee date at this place is one of the most romantic things to do in Stoke-on-Trent for sure. This is an independent coffee shop where you can have delicious coffee together.
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Able to cater for gluten free diners with no difficulty, they even had a choice of cakes which was great.
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