Reviews in Colchester

We had a lovely lunch here at the weekend. The place looked beautifully festive with a peaceful atmosphere. Social distancing was in place and the service was efficient and polite. Good food and drinks - delicious so overall a really pleasant time had. Thank you

Nice atmosphere for Christmas lunch but was surprised not much windows open to let air circulation especially with what is happening. Also no proper labelling on food for vegetarian & vegan or Gluten Free. Service was a bit slow when it got busy.

A lovely fruit scone and coffee. The cafe is spacious and felt very safe . Staff are efficient and friendly. A very enjoyable visit. Thank you

We had four very nice lunch time meals. The service was good and the staff were very pleasant.

Came for breakfast the food was good as was the service. Tables were well spaced which made it feel safe. We love the coffee here for us the best locally! It's just a shame that the disabled parking still hasn't been sorted out still just a few haphazard cones.

We had a lovely breakfast. The food was served quickly and was hot. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Amazing food and brilliant service. Definitely be visiting again.

Met friends for lunch. Had the Sunday roast (turkey). Excellent plenty of it and beautifully cooked. Easy to book efficient good service. Try the mulled wine it’s excellent. Favourite garden centre now and because you can book great place to meet with friends.

Haven been going here for several years and have never had a problem. Great staff, great food , great atmosphere. The manager on the front desk is so nice and helpful. Booking system great. Enjoy going there for breakfast, lunch or just coffee and cake. The have done so well all through the COVID problem. Well done and 5star.

Have been here several times now and have always found the atmosphere very welcoming the staff very helpful and knowledgeable about their menues giving advice on options and how dietary needs can be met. Have started to collect my stamps as this will be a restaurant I want to visit again and again

The food was delicious, I truly have enjoyed every single meal I have eaten at the barn plants,good for the money aswell never disappointed.....✌

Excellent Sunday breakfast, good service. Spotless restaurant area.

Great place for food but needs vegan options for breakfast! And more exciting veggie options.

Met friends for lunch. Booking system very efficient Meet n greet excellent. Nice choice of menu a little different to the average. Quality of food very good. Lovely friendly ambient surroundings.

Found this little gem whilst visiting a relative. Visited several times staff and food excellent. Food very good quality The best restaurant Christmas lunch I’ve ever had always excellent. Wish I lived nearer!

This place is a hidden gem. A friend mentioned it last year and we have been several times since. We booked for lunch (recommended) and it was extremely busy but the staff were efficient, cheerful and friendly. We enjoyed a cup of tea while waiting for our meal which was well worth the wait. We had mushroom omelette and a bowl of chips. The side salad had a delicious lemony dressing which I hoped I could buy but unfortunately not, the chef made it. I notice they were advertising for a chef and waiting staff. Well, all I can say is if they operate this efficiently whilst short of staff - they all deserve a round of applause. We'll be back soon.

Enjoyed as usual, look forward to our next visit

We asked for special requirements when taking two wheelchair users for lunch. The staff were excellent meeting our needs and with space. A little chilly where we sat outside the main cafe but all in all excellent service for us. Food rather pricey for what you get but enjoyable to eat.