Reviews in Colchester

Fantastic food as always, very friendly & helpful staff too. The food is always piping hot, very fresh and tasty. It was just a little cold in there, we all sat with out coats on our legs, no biggy though and it certainly would not put me off going back for the 100th time!!!

Delicious breakfast with a perfect poached egg. We just felt a single slice of bread was not enough. Great friendly service

Took my elderly parents out to the Barn for lunch. We all enjoyed our food which was served by happy, friendly staff.

Took my elderly parents out to the Barn for lunch. We all enjoyed our food which was served by happy, friendly staff.

Fabulous lunch yesterday at The Barn Garden Centre Café. I booked a table (a very wise move!!). The service was first class, very polite & friendly staff, everything was clean and the food was excellent. Also a good plate of food for extremely reasonable price. Would definitely recommend but book as it was super busy.

Food was excellent as was the service. We were not hurried in selecting from the extensive menu and when we did order the food came quickly. My friend had the Camembert and I had a sandwich both of which were very good indeed. I can really recommend The Barn but book as it’s unsurprisingly popular!

Food is always good. Fish and chips particularly good. Nice staff. Average prices for a Garden Centre cafe.

Always enjoy lunch at the Barn and visit often, food is good quality and staff are very nice. However, on this occasion I was very disappointed by lack of vegetarian choice - the tart of the day had bacon in it and there was not alternative so I ended up having to have a panini, when I wanted a proper meal.

Lovely ambiance, good food and kind helpful staff.

We visit this establishment often as my elderly Mother in Law’s favourite. We visited yesterday as a party of seven and were sadly very disappointed. The waitress was not pleasant in her manner following her refusal to serve two smaller plates of fish and chips which was always acceptable until then. We wishes to pay our bill in three separate transactions which was rejected stating they were far too busy - this did not appear to be the case and had always been accepted previously. As you won’t accept cash this seems to be a step too far ! This did not lead to a pleasant lunch and we are having to consider going elsewhere in the future.

I only discovered this little gem 2 weeks ago and I've been twice already! It was so lovely, staff really helpful and accommodating and a really spacious, relaxed atmosphere. The food - well it was fantastic! Thank you so much, I will be back!

One of my favourite places to eat whether lunch or coffee, caters for gluten free & other dietary needs, fab food great service with a lovely atmosphere, lost count how many times I've eaten here.

Couldn’t fault our brunch here. Lovely food, excellent service and comfortable setting. Only down side we were too full for lovely cakes will have to return. Definitely recommend.

First time visiting the Barn in a number of years. Amazed by the changes! Had a lovely meal with friends and will certainly be visiting again.

Had Sunday lunch at The Barn Cafe last week with family. Atmosphere was warm and welcoming, food was delicious and service friendly. It’s one of our favourite places.

Breakfast with a friend. Booked online with a special request where we wanted to sit - this was met. Breakfast was scrumptious. We had the smashed avocado with poached eggs and had smoked salmon as an added extra. Friendly and extremely accommodating staff. Definitely recommend ❤️

Second time I have been and all lovely once again. Hot fresh hone cooked food and lovely table service. My only point is that is was quite cool and drafty again which I also noticed last time but it is a garden centre after all and I will be prepared next time.