# The Motte & Fig, Rushden — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Motte & Fig — Coffee Shop in Rushden with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.5/5 from 41 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/restaurants/the-motte-fig (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop £ # The Motte & Fig Higham Ferrers, Rushden [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7942124754483729026&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** The Motte & Fig is a coffee shop in Rushden, rated 3.5 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel. ## About The Motte & Fig The Motte & Fig is a coffee shop on College Street in Higham Ferrers serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and desserts. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Customers can eat in or take away, and the venue is set up for children. The coffee and cakes draw regular praise, along with the range of drinks available. Staff are noted as friendly and welcoming. Service can be slow at times, and some customers have found food served cold. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Motte & Fig's own website](http://motteandfig.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ## What's nearby - John Lee & Sons Motorcycles next door - Higham Vets next door - Green Dragon Hotel next door - The Ashgrove Clinic next door - Market Square Bakery next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers delicious coffee, a great selection of drinks, and lovely cakes, with staff who are very friendly and welcoming. Other reviews mention the service can be slow and the food can be cold. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.5 / 5 (41 reviews) **Price level** £ **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Rushden Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1822780). [More restaurants in Rushden](https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/restaurants) ★ 3.5 (41 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](http://motteandfig.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Rushden **Plus Code** 9C4X8C44+JX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Rushden Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: free car park and free street parking. ## More near The Motte & Fig ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Travelodge Wellingborough Rushden ★ 3.8 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/hotels/travelodge-wellingborough-rushden) - [The Stanwick Hotel ★ 4.4 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stanwick/hotels/the-stanwick-hotel) - [Premier Inn Wellingborough ★ 4.1 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wellingborough/hotels/premier-inn-wellingborough) - [First Choice ★ 3.7 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wellingborough/hotels/first-choice) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Spinney Cottage 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-northamptonshire/cottages/spinney-cottage-uk33059) - [Clicker’s Cottage 4.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-northamptonshire/cottages/clicker-s-cottage-uk10491) - [Glebe Farm - Hollyhocks 4.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-northamptonshire/cottages/glebe-farm-hollyhocks-uk47975) - [The Dower House 4.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/cottages/the-dower-house-syk950124) ### Campsites nearby - [Freestone Farm ★ 5.0 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/irthlingborough/camping/freestone-farm) - [Grendon Lakes ★ 4.3 · 6.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northamptonshire/camping/grendon-lakes) - [Wicksteed Park ★ 4.4 · 7.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kettering/camping/wicksteed-park) - [Riverside Holiday Home Park ★ 4.4 · 8.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bedfordshire/camping/riverside-holiday-home-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Rushden Historical Transport Society ★ 4.6 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/attractions/rushden-historical-transport-society) - [Splash Leisure Pool, Rushden ★ 3.6 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/attractions/splash-leisure-pool-rushden) - [Wacky Warehouse - Needle & Awl ★ 4.4 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/attractions/wacky-warehouse-needle-awl) - [Rock Up Rushden Lakes ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rushden/attractions/rock-up-rushden-lakes)