Reviews in Colchester

Excellent all round!

Our group was meeting up from 3 different counties and had an excellent lunch experience. It was a well balanced menus with a wide variety of meat, fish and vegetarian options. We were welcomed by polite, friendly and efficient staff.

Good food in a nice atmosphere. I was on a restricted diet and they kindly prepared a plain omelette and toast, which was not on the menu, with no fuss. Greatly appreciated

Eight mature ladies visit Barnplants cafe every first Tuesday of each month for tea and cake in the afternoon. The service is good and cakes are delicious, but we don't understand why the restaurant refuses to stock Redbush (Rooibos) tea, despite constant requests, as we all drink this tea by preference.

My mum & I went for a Monday lunch here for a Mother’s Day treat for my mum, I chose a Monday as I was thinking it’ll be quiet. It was quiet but this made no difference to the staff being very unaware of us waiting 25 mins to be asked what we would like to drink let alone what we would like for our lunch. As by this time I went up to the til to then ask if we could order & mentioned myself & another table which I noticed had also been waiting 25 or so minutes. Food took a very long time to then come out & I had no apologies from the waitress about waiting or having to go up to the til to ask to order our food. This is the second time I have eaten here both times have been very slow & staff are not friendly. It’s a real shame as myself & my mum love to shop here but won’t be coming back for lunch.

Service, food and atmosphere all very good. I would say it’s on the expensive side though.

Food was amazing- Buddha bowl is lovely, however we were left 15mins to choose our food, then we noticed people who’d arrived after us were giving their orders . I’d just got up to ask , when they came and took our order. But will return ..

We had a meal here on Mother's Day and the food was really good. We have a vegetarian in our group and there was plenty of choice for him. I expected the tables to be closer together but was really surprised when the tables were really nicely spaced out.

My family took me for a meal on Mother’s Day. We all very much enjoyed our time. The meal was hot tasty and delicious. Servers were very friendly and helpful and made us welcome. A gift for the mothers was a thoughtful gift. Beautiful restaurant. Definitely 5 stars.

My happy place and my father’s very happy place! We just love it - the moment you walk through the doors, the beautiful displays, scented air and fabulous cafe. Never disappointed, super food, wonderful staff and fabulous setting.

Lovely food’ Lovely atmosphere Great first experience Would definitely recommend

I’ve been to the barn a few times now from coffee and cake to a Mother’s Day lunch. Lovely environment, good food and smiling service - will continue to go back.

Excellent Saturday night meal, good atmosphere and great service from Isla. Definitely recommend this place. Give it a try

Lovely food, good atmosphere and tasty coffee.

The Barn is like a hidden Jem and the food is amazing and the staff are so attentive and professional. Fantastic and there are delights to suit anyone's budget. Keep doing what your doing as it is totally ticks every box, thankyou.

We had a lovely breakfast on the Saturday before Mothers Day. The food was delicious and nothing was too much trouble for the waitress as we required lots of different breakfasts! Atrmosphere is lovely and I would recommend to anyone! Will definitely be back and two of my guests were from Leicestetr so hopefully will book to stay next time.

Lovely meal yesterday. Service very good. One thing to say though. Please consider updating the menu on your website. Menu is from 4 years ago and not the same as now. We were disappointed we couldn't have what we thought we would. Meal was lovely though so it wont stop us from coming again.

We had breakfast which was delicious but could have been hotter!