Reviews in Colchester

The quality of the food was fantastic. The toast wasn’t delivered with breakfast, when rectified the incorrect types of bread were provided and the staff member made us feel like it was our fault and a massive inconvenience to them. I have visited several times and every time there seems to be a fundamental issue with how long drinks take. We waited over 25mins for 4 drinks. Previously I have received my food order before my drink order. Please rectify this issue because it would make such a difference.

Lovey staff, very accommodating. Menu could do with some simple dishes -jacket potatos would be great! I had the beef brisket and the beef was so tender and the dressing was really well. Coffee was rich and deep. My grandmother just had a bowl of chips, due to diet restrictions, they looked lovely a crispy.

Love this place. Today was very busy as usual. Had couple hiccups at breakfast. Asked for no spinach but was on plate. Server had it removed. Was asked if I would like ice and lemon for water. It didnt arrive. Apart from that good was yummy

A nice venue with a pleasant atmosphere, had an enjoyable breakfast with family. Food was good other than the bacon sandwich which was disappointing as the quality of bread was poor. The coffees were not hot enough, warm at best. Prices quite expensive for what is in reality a garden centre cafe.

Excellent service as usual. Lovely surroundings and good portions and selection of food, from a main meal to just a cake and coffee. We use this on a regular basis as always clean and staff friendly. Suggest you book as gets very busy!

Came here for breakfast and wasn’t disappointed. Good size portion and very tasty. Will be back again soon.

As always, good service and nice to see some gluten free options

Food was lovely and such nice seating area inside,however I do think that the food was a little overpriced as I got the Asian summer salad for 17.95 and wasn’t a big portion at all but overall a lovely place for brunch or lunch.

Excellent breakfast catch-up with a friend. The sourdough toast with blackcurrant jam was as delicious as ever, and this time, instead of 2 slices of toast each on a plate, we each had our own toast rack with 3 slices of sourdough toast! Always a warm, friendly welcome and a pleasant, clean and relaxing environment. That's why we return regularly.

Had lunch with two friends that I regularly come with. We had a lovely meal very tasty. It was very busy but we got served quite quickly. Lots of noise as is usual with these places these days. Price average. Like the new menu.

Best cakes in Essex.

It is the only place in Colchester that can guarantee a good meal every single time you go. No hit and miss. Always good. Tasty. Good quality ingredients. Well seasoned. I always take visitors from abroad here knowing it will be good.

I treated my mum to lunch at The Barn Cafe and wasn’t disappointed. We were offered 3 seating options and as it was a beautiful sunny day we chose to eat outside. This area is both comfortable and well maintained. The drinks menu offered a hydration berry drink which was absolutely delicious. My mother ordered the fish and chips which looked incredible and I chose a healthier chicken/lentil salad. Both were delicious. All the staff were attentive and friendly and we will be returning soon.

I visited the Cafe for Lunch on Saturday. The Setting is lovely as were the staff. However I ordered the Welsh Rarebit, for £12 I had one piece of toast and a few salad leaves on the side which I feel was really bad value for money. As an aside the knives weren't sharp enough to cut the toast.

Thoroughly enjoyed crushed avocado with poached egg on sourdough for breakfast, including excellent coffee. Although busy at the time experienced attentive service.

My husband and I went for breakfast yesterday morning. On the whole the breakfast is very good but the sausage looked so anaemic. I said to the waitress that it didn't look cooked. The chap who takes you to your seat came over and told me that they are steamed first then grilled so they are cooked and that was that. Didn't make me feel any better about it so I left the rest. Very disappointed in his attitude.

Lovely lunch with two very good friends as a thank you. Good food, service and atmosphere.