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An independent artisan cafe nestled in Thetford Forest
Breakfast
NEW WINTER MENU AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
Served from 8am until 11.45am
The Shepherds English
1 pork sausage, 2 back bacon, tomato, mushrooms, beans, has brown, 2 eggs of your choice, toast
(GFO)
£12.50
Ultimate
Breakfast Bap
A hearty bap filled with pork sausage, crispy bacon and a fried egg
£8.50
Available from Saturday 7th November
Brisket Hash
Tender beef brisket and crispy potatoes, topped with a fried egg, fresh chimichurri and vibrant pico de gallo. Served in a skillet (GF) - £15.00
The Shepherds Vegetarian English
Fried halloumi, avocado, tomato, mushrooms, beans, hash brown, 2 eggs of your choice, toast (V, GFO)
£12.50
Shakshuka
Baked eggs cooked within tomato and pepper base, feta, onions, garlic, cumin & paprika, served with flatbread (V, GFO)
£12.00
Available from Saturday 7th November
Fresh Maple Pancakes
Served with maple syrup, yoghurt & fruit compote (V) - £9.00
EWE Choose
Choose any 2 items from the Shepherd’s English breakfasts - £7.00
Choose any 3 items from the Shepherd’s English breakfasts - £8.50
Served with toast (V, Vg, GFO)
Available from Saturday 7th November
Avocado & Poached Eggs on sourdough
Two poached eggs, smashed avocado, sunblush tomato, chilli jam (V, GFO)
£10.00
Served all day
Available all day, last orders 3.30pm
Tuna, Sweetcorn & Gherkin Panini
Served with baby gem lettuce, dressing and crisps
£9.50
Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Panini
Served with baby gem lettuce, dressing and crisps
£9.50
Bacon Bap - £6
Sausage Bap - £6
Brie, Bacon & Red Onion Chutney Panini
Served with baby gem lettuce, dressing and crisps
£9.50
Local Butcher’s
Sausage Roll
Served with crisps, baby gem lettuce and house apple purée - £6.50
Cheese & Ham
Panini
Served with baby gem lettuce, dressing and crisps
£9.50
Vegan ‘Sosig’ Roll
Served with crisps, baby gem lettuce and house apple purée (Vg)
£6.50
PIZZAS
Available all day, last orders 3.30pm
12” Margherita Pizza
Classic cheese and tomato, made with tomato base and buffalo mozzarella
(V)
£11.00
12” Forest Pizza
Creamy white base, mild blue cheese, roasted mushrooms, house caramelised red onion, garlic oil, rocket and thyme (V) - £15.00
12” BBQ Pizza
House smoky BBQ sauce, chicken, buffalo mozzarella, button mushrooms, sweetcorn and house red onion chutney - £15.00
Available from Saturday 7th November
12” Ham & Pineapple Pizza
Tomato base, topped with ham, pineapple and buffalo mozzarella - £13.00
12” Diavola Pizza
House tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, Italian salami, spicy ’nduja sausage, roasted peppers and chilli oil - £13.00
Available from Saturday 7th November
12” Pepperoni Pizza
Tomato base, topped with buffalo mozzarella and spicy pepperoni - £14.00
SAVOURY LUNCHES
Available to order from 12 noon, last orders 3.30pm
Available from Saturday 7th November
This Week’s Pot
Ask a member of the team for today’s one-pot special
Subject to availability
£16.00
Available from Saturday 7th November
Chickpea, Lentil & Harissa Stew
A warming, hearty stew of tender chickpeas and lentils, slow-cooked in a rich, gently spiced harissa tomato sauce. (V, GFO, VgO) Served with flatbread - £15.00
Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Crispy chicken, streaky bacon, baby gem lettuce, house Caesar dressing, Grana Padano, focaccia croutons (GFO)
£14.00
Available from Saturday 7th November
Shepherd’s Pie
Lamb, beef, root vegetables topped with creamy mash potato (optional crispy cheddar crust), served with seasonal vegetables (GF) - £15.00
Classic Beef Burger
6oz beef burger, cheese, baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickle, house red onion chutney, burger sauce in a toasted brioche bun.
Served with triple-cooked chips.
(GFO)
£15.00
Garden Focaccia
Open-faced grilled focaccia, goat’s cheese, house pesto, avocado, chargrilled vegetables and a drizzle of local honey (V, GFO, Vgo) - £13.00
Available from Saturday 7th November
Korean Style Pork Belly
Sticky, tender Korean-style pork belly served with fragrant jasmine rice and a crunchy Asian peanut slaw
£15.00
Classic Plant Burger
Vegan aromatic garden burger, vegan cheese, baby gem lettuce, tomato, pickle, house red onion chutney in a toasted bun.
Served with triple-cooked chips.
(V, Vg, GFO)
£15.00
Soup of the Day
Ask a member of the team for today’s special. Served with sourdough toast (GFO,Vg) - £8.00
LITTLE LAMBS
Strictly 10 years or under. Available from 12 noon, last orders 3.30pm
Sausage, Beans & Chips
£6.50
Cheesy Toast
V, GFO - £4.00
Chicken, Beans & Chips
£6.50
Fresh Maple Pancackes
Available from Saturday 7th November - £5.50
Beans on Toast
GFO, Vg) - £4.00
SWEET TREATS
Dessert of the Day
Available from Saturday 7th November
£8
Locally Baked Traybake
£3.50
Ice Cream Sundae
£6
Loaded Cookie
£3.50
Classic Sponge Cake Slice
Gluten Free
£3.50
Fruit Scone
Served with Jam & Clotted Cream £5
HOT DRINKS
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
£4.50
Maple Pecan Latte
£4.50
Baileys Hot Chocolate
£4.75
Caramel Apple Chai
£4.50
Latte
Small £2.95 / Regular £3.95
Double Espresso
£3.25
Dirty Chai Latte
£4.25
Babychino
£2.00
Teapigs Tea
Regular, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Lemon & Ginger, Peppermint, Superfruit £3.00
Reuseable Cup Discount
50p
Gingerbread Latte
£4.50
S'mores Hot Chocolate
£4.75
Black Forest Hot Chocolate
£4.75
Flat White
Small £2.75 / Regular £3.75
Mocha
Small £3.25 / Regular £4.25
Regular Breakfast Tea
£2.75
Hot Chocolate
£4.00
Tiny Tot Hot Choc
£2.00
Milk Alternatives
50p
Butterscotch Latte
£4.50
Choc Orange Hot Chocolate
£4.75
Ferrero Rocher Hot Choc
£4.75
Cappuccino
Regular £2.95 / Large £3.95
Americano
Small £2.75 / Regular £3.75
Chai Latte
£4.00
Dressed Hot Chocoate
£4.50
Puppychino
£2.00
Additional Syrup Shot
50p
COLD DRINKS
Kingsdown Rhubarb Sparkle
£3.60
Oichi Rose & Hibiscus Kombucha
£4.50
Pash 'N' Shoot Smoothie
Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Mango & Apple
£3.95
Fizzy Drinks
Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Orange, Lemon & Lime or Lemonade
Regular £2.50 / Large £3.00
Iced Tea
Peach, Lemon, Elderflower or Raspberry
£3.50
Still Water
600 ml £1.90
1.5 litres £2.25
Orange Juice
£3.00
Kingsdown Elderflower Sparkle
£3.60
Oichi Lemon, Ginger and Turmeric Kombucha
£4.50
Avo Go-Go Smoothie
Avocado, Broccoli, Spinach, Mango, Coconut, Ginger, Lime & Apple
£3.95
Milkshake of the Day
Ask a member of the team for today's flavour
£4.25
Refresher
Cherry or Strawberry
Regular £2.95
Large £3.75
Fruit Shoot
Apple & Blackcurrant or Orange
£1.75
Fentimans Ginger Beer
£3.60
Big 5 Smoothie
Pineapple, Mango, Kiwi, Strawberry & Apple
£3.95
Coca Cola
Regular £3.00
Large £3.50
Iced Latte
Iced Americano
£4.25
Affogato
Espresso with Vanilla Ice Cream £4.25
Apple Juice
£3.00
Alcoholic Drinks
Available from 10am
Please Note - We operate Challenge 25. If you look under 25, you will be asked for valid photographic ID when serving your alcohol. No valid ID = no alcohol. Alcohol is for consumption on the premises only.
Why not try a Mulled Wine
Hawkstone Beers and Ciders
Hawkstone
Session Lager
Light on the palate, subtly hopped, with a sweet, biscuity malt finish. It is not just easy drinking, but it’s also incredibly moreish. 4% ABV £4.85
Hawkstone
Zero Lager
Smooth golden lager with well-balanced bitterness & sweetness, a pronounced hop character, aromas of citrus and grain. 0.5% ABV - £4.95
Hawkstone Hedgerow Cider
Made with freshly pressed juice from British apples and blended in juice from British-farmed blackcurrants and blackberries. The bold, fruity flavours are perfectly balanced with a crisp, clean and refreshing finish. 4% ABV - £6.75.75
Hawkstone
Premium Lager
Smooth body and top notes of light citrus complemented by a subtle, crisp bitterness and malty backbone. 4.8% ABV £5.25
Hawkstone Black
Roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes come through from rich malts, followed by crisp, clean bitterness from Target and Goldings hops. 4.2% ABV - £5.00
Thatchers Zero
A crisp and refreshing alcohol-free cider with fresh apple character, gentle sweetness and a clean, smooth finish. 0.0% ABV - £5.20
Hawkstone IPA
With bursts of tropical and citrus, and richness from the malt, it’s perfectly balanced with the hop bitterness that runs through. 4.8% ABV
£5.25
Hawkstone Cider
Using juice from apples picked locally, the master cider makers ferment with champagne yeast and mature the cider for up to 6 months, before cold-filtering to create a medium dry cider that’s full of flavour and character. 5% ABV - £6.25
Guinness Zero
Rich and creamy with roasted malt, coffee and chocolate notes, delivering the smooth, distinctive character of Guinness without the alcohol. 0.0% ABV - £5.20
Wines
Il Caggio
Prosecco
Subtle wild apples and pear fruits exude from the palate with a refreshing lift on the finish.
11% ABV.
Mini Bottle £8.25
75cl Bottle £30
Feather Falls Zinfandel Rosé
Ripe juicy grapes produce this delightful wine with aromas of fresh strawberries and soft red fruits. Mouth-watering summer berry flavours with a hint of candy. 8% ABV
125ml £3.75 | 175ml £5.25 | 250ml £7.25 | 75cl Bottle £21
Finca Vista Malbe
A soft, full-bodied red wine from France with a deep plum color. It features rich currant and dark fruit flavors, a warm mouthfeel, and a smooth, jammy finish. 12.5% ABV
125ml £4.50 | 175ml £6.50 |
250ml £8.50 | 75cl Bottle £24
Cortefresca
Italian
Pinot Grigio
Soft citrus, green apple, and fresh peach, mixed with subtle wild white flowers. 11% ABV
125ml £4.25 | 175ml £6.25 |
250ml £8.25 | 75cl Bottle £23
Diamarine Coteaux Varois en Provence
Pale pink, very expressive on the nose. Deliciously tangy on the palate with fresh fruit and citrus peel aromas leading to a very elegant finish. 12.5% ABV
125ml £6.25 | 175ml £8.25 |
250ml £10.25 | 75cl Bottle £28
Nika Tiki Sauvignon Blanc
A refreshing wine from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The aroma is intense, with notes of ripe tropical fruits, citrus and fresh herbs. 12% ABV
125ml £6.25 | 175ml £8.25 |
250ml £10.25 | 75cl Bottle £28
Alain Mecon French Merlot
A soft, full-bodied red wine from France with a deep plum color. It features rich currant and dark fruit flavors, a warm mouth feel, and a smooth, jammy finish. 12.5% ABV
125ml £4.50 | 175ml £6.50 |
250ml £8.50 | 75cl Bottle £24
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