Reviews in Colchester

We visit the Barn Plants Cafe very regularly both for lunch time meals and afternoon coffee and cake. Such a lovely and relaxing restaurant to be in with very friendly and helpful staff. It is not too crowded so, as OAP's we feel covid safe in the environment. There is additional space in the indoor part of the garden centre itself and an outside terrace which we use in the summer. The food is excellent.

Lovely breakfast, atmosphere and service. Always excellent highly recommend

We booked a table for 3 yesterday and advised my wife would be using a wheelchair. On arrival we were promptly shown our table and chose from the menu provided. Our friend and I chose the omelette whilst my wife opted for the BLT sandwich along with a portion of chips. The food was promptly and politely served and we are sure a whole pack of bacon was used in the sandwich as it was so full. After lunch we succumbed to a slice each of homemade cake which didn’t disappoint. The staff were attentive and pleasant and (as we have been here before) definitely up to the usual great standard. Although it was a surprise we had to book we understood why by the high turnover of people using the restaurant. Definitely a place we would recommend to others.

We visit Barn Plants frequently, a lovely place in all aspects. Their restaurant is very welcoming and the food offered is excellent.

Lovely atmosphere, excellent service with a smile. Menu and specials gave excellent choice, enjoyed by all 5 of us. Thank you

as Barn Plants had a power cut and were unable to serve our meal I do not understand why you have asked me for a review

Superb tasty meals had by our group of 4 Great service and pruces

Love it at the barn we go most weeks

As per usual lovely breakfast friendly staff and prompt service

Unfortunately the cafe had a power cut and no food could be served. It is a great pity that no one from the staff came round to each table to inform us of this. We eventually managed to call someone over who had been chatting to her friends who then informed us, without an apology, that nothing could be served. This was after we had been waiting for some 15 minutes.

Always friendly service. Food great as usual.

Another great breakfast here yesterday. The quality of the food is excellent, particularly the sausages and bacon. Lovely farmhouse style cafe with a beautiful gift shop and garden centre. It’s one of my favourite places to visit.

My friends and I try and meet here as often as possible. Cannot fault the staff or service. Good choice on the menu and the food is delicious. Also the added extra of a garden centre and gift shop to roam around.

Lovely garden centre and restaurant. Staff in restaurant were lovely. Only comment I would suggest is there is a comfy chair in the baby changing area so mum's can feed their babies in comfort/privacy. It was my first visit and I will definitely be returning. Loved the gorgeous gift shop.

Excellent lunch Service and food very good Slightly on the cold side

5 star

Another visit for breakfast at The Barn on Sunday. Never disappointed with the food, the friendly staff or the surroundings. Since moving to Copford a year ago this is our favourite place to go to. 10 out of 10

Had breakfast. Husbands scrambled egg and smoked salmon on sourdough toast was by far the best he had eaten. Very generous portion of smoked salmon. My vegetarian breakfast was equally delicious, the scrambled egg perfect and tomatoes, bubble&squeak etc were very good. Would like vegetarian sausages added or as an option as most other places provide these. Eaten many times here and always happy with the food and friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.