Note: This blog post is from the talented Jennifer De Guzman Rolfe of Jen’s Just Desserts in the UK.
Have you ever been somewhere so special that you immediately want to tell everyone about the amazing experience you had? Well, that’s what I felt like when I entered Mes Amis Café in the beautiful Somerset area of the UK. That’s right – I was enchanted from the moment I walked through their doors on a cold, wet and windy lunchtime last week!
Mes Amis may seem “far off the beaten path,” but Beckington, Frome is just a short drive outside of Bath, and you’ll pass through some stunning Somerset scenery en route. Once you arrive into the charming oldy-worldy village of Beckington, you’ll see Mes Amis just on the “high street.”
Once you enter the café, you’ll be greeted by the lovely proprietress and chef, Elaine (in the blue and white striped top, featured with just some of her amazing dishes on offer), Marilyn (in black – and also responsible for Mes Amis’ delicious delights), and Jude (in white, who has been with the café since Elaine first opened its doors six years ago).
They serve a variety of savoury dishes, including fresh soups and salads, and the best toasted baguettes, and you can even opt for a “salad sampler.” I indulged in a toasted parma ham, tomato and cheese baguette, with a side of their delicious pesto chicken, but I ended up even loving their beet root and garlic tapenade and various salads (says a typically-salad-un-loving foodie).
I must admit, I was caught off guard, not expecting to find such a great, local café that day, so I didn’t have my normal camera gear with me. I’m just hoping I’ve done justice with my “point and shoot,” not least to their DIVINE strawberry pavlova with real clotted cream (a gorgeous combination that I’m dying to try at home)!
The whole café is a delight; with its rustic décor and gifts and accessories for purchase (YES – SHOPPING, TOO!), and buzzy atmosphere, Mes Amis is a great place to catch a quick bite or linger over multiple courses. If you visit during peak times, you may need to wait for a table, but I promise you, it’ll be worth it! Because, although I say this is a “hidden gem” (so hidden they don’t even have a website), enough people know about Mes Amis to make it a popular gathering place. In fact, I mentioned it to my friend from Bath and she had mentioned that her other friends had raved about this fab café, too. I also found out that they cater for private parties/events, too!
Here are the contact details for the lovely Mes Amis Café:
Address: 12, Bath Rd, Beckington, Frome, Somerset BA11 6SW
Phone: +44 (0) 1373 830 723
Email: mesamisfood@hotmail.co.uk