Coffee Shop on The Common (Starlight Stores)

Great little store by Downley Common with the added bonus of fresh hot and cold food. Ordinarily there's a cafe but in these current Covid times it's takeaway. We got some sandwiches and it was great to see them made up in front of us rather than taking something pre-made from a shelf. Only niggle was that some of the fresh food such as pastries and cookies weren't undercover, so I wasn't too keen on having one due to customers breathing over them. Otherwise very nice place, perfect for a pitstop of walking in the area.

new management, finally stocked up and actually care about customers. amazing couple running the shop, nice new faces, i heard they’re also opening a brand new cafe with hot food ! can’t wait !!

Sam and his staff are fabulous people with a great customer service attitude. They do everything they can to help their customers to meet their needs. Very supportive of our lovely village too. Selling fresh fruit and veg, ready to eat foods, kitchen staples and treats. He just about covers everything you could want. We're very lucky to have him in our village!

Unusual spot for a cycling club ride, at the top of a decent hill climb. Not had a samosa as a mid-ride snack before, but it was that or a sorry looking flapjack - but it's a Costcutter/Premier/Nisa/Londis - not a coffee shop. Yes they had actually very nice coffee, if a touch on the slow side. Not bad to grab one for a walk around the common, I'd guess, or to pick up your basic groceries. Recommended for locals, not so much for cyclists - although the owner was very welcoming, helpful and accommodating to us mamil numpties.

Well stocked shop handy for cyclists, dog walkers and ramblers using Downley Common and Hughenden Park. It is so nice to find a shop where you don’t have to stress about tying your dog up outside. If only there were more like this.

Starlight has fairly recently opened a little cafe adjoining the store. They make a smashing cup of tea and serve beautiful cakes to go with it. I haven't tried the pizzas or baguettes but if they are half as good as the cake they will be amazing. Perfect place to chill after a ramble through the woods or to catch up with friends. Lovely simple cafe with kids toys to keep the kids entertained while you enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

It’s Under new management at last, these guys are amazing when it comes to getting anything we need, always up for a chat, just amazing full of stock.