Solstice Coffee Shop & Nursery

Coventry Rd, Thurlaston, Rugby CV23 9JR, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(71 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Solstice Coffee Shop & Nursery, a delightful haven for both coffee lovers and gardening enthusiasts, nestled on Coventry Rd in Thurlaston, Rugby. This charming café, combined with a vibrant plant nursery, offers a unique experience that’s sure to brighten your day.

As you step into Solstice, you are greeted by a warm atmosphere, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air, mingling with the vibrant colors and textures of an array of plants around you. The café is a cozy retreat, perfect for enjoying a quiet moment or catching up with friends. One of the highlights of Solstice is its thoughtful menu, boasting not just excellent coffee but an array of delectable cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth. Customers rave about the rich Chocolate Brownies that perfectly complement your cup of coffee, as well as the homemade lemonades that burst with refreshing flavors during those sunny afternoons.

But don't just take our word for it—customer reviews paint a vivid picture of the experience awaiting you. Méla BMB highlights the nursery's fantastic selection of plants for your garden, including both annuals and perennials, making it an ideal stop for garden aficionados. Meanwhile, Cyril Franklin adds that the café is a “little gem,” praising its excellent coffee, cakes, and welcoming staff, who go above and beyond to cater to dietary needs with alternative milk options.

The café has earned its reputation as a favorite stop for walkers, particularly noted by Paul Hayden-Hart, who strongly recommends it for those traversing the nearby Cawston Greenway. After a long walk, enjoying a cup of coffee and a slice of fresh cake is definitely a treat you deserve. Meanwhile, visitors like Kate Ware emphasize the lovely atmosphere, hinting at the perfect opportunity to chat with knowledgeable staff about which plants will flourish in your front garden.

Whether you’re stopping by for a quick caffeine fix or indulging in a leisurely afternoon tea, Solstice Coffee Shop & Nursery is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where you can relax, rejuvenate, and perhaps even find that perfect plant to take home. With friendly staff and ample parking, this charming spot is worth a visit for anyone in Rugby and beyond.

So, why not take a break from your busy day? Stop by Solstice Coffee Shop & Nursery for a delightful combination of fantastic beverages, delicious bites, and a touch of nature. It's a place where community and comfort thrive, waiting to welcome you with open arms.

Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

10:30 AM - 04:00 PM

71 Reviews
Méla BMB

09 Sep 2025

I cannot comment on the café but the nursery has a great selection of plants for you vegetable garden, annual and perennial plants. It's a great convenient shop for the random compost top ups. Very polite and helpful staff, highly recommend! The discount corner always gets me

Cyril Franklin

04 Sep 2025

A little gem of a place. Excellent coffee and cake. Really pleasant welcoming staff, if you are dairy intolerant they have alternative milks. Prices no different to other places. Dogs also welcome, ample car parking.

ac jones

22 Aug 2025

A nice hot chocolate half way through a 12 mile walk. Today I tried their home made lemonade, the rose flavoured one, delicious and very refreshing.

Gary Armstrong

14 Aug 2025

Lovely start-up business that needs and deserves support now that the lock-down is easing a little. Coffee was great and I can highly recommend the Chocolate Brownies too. Great garden nursery as well, so you can combine shopping for the garden with a nice cuppa!

Kate Ware

29 Jul 2025

Such a lovely atmosphere, a real gem of a place, the cakes were delicious and we both enjoyed the iced coffees we had. We look forward to chatting about plants that will suit our new front garden and getting them through you

Paul Hayden-Hart

28 Jul 2025

I've been recommending this place as a coffee stop destination for walkers on Cawston Greenway for ages, especially before the temporary closure of the Right of Way from the greenway up to the Dunchurch Bridleway. This week we thought we better try it out for ourselves. Boy-oh-boy, we are so glad that we did. I don't think I have ever had cake that is so fresh and tasty. Coffee very nice too. Lovely to see local art for sale and jam and other local delights. Super friendly staff and a really laid-back atmosphere that put us at ease immediately. Go there and enjoy refreshments after exploring some of the vast number of country walks that go into Thurlaston, Dunchurch and Cawston Wood. You will not be disappointed.

Mira Sultana

19 Jul 2025

Great coffee shop and plant nursery! Owner is super knowledgeable and not sure if it's a good/bad situation to want all the Jurassic Park plants... Highly recommended stop!

Phil Johnson

20 Jun 2025

Quaint coffee shop inside the garden centre which we used for a mid ride cafe stop earlier today. Pretty much a tea and cakes affair with soup available at the weekend. Service was warm and welcoming and the coffee and cakes were excellent. A small outbuilding with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Worth a look for morning coffee or afternoon tea.

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