My favourite place to go, always excellent!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchester
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My favourite place to go, always excellent!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBreakfast this morning was very pleasant with good food and pleasant staff
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterA very pleasant experience, with excellent food and service.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThe staff are always so friendly & polite. The popularity if the place speaks for itself. The food is always super fresh and the portions are perfect.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterVisited for the first time for Sunday lunch. Delicious food and lovely service. Planning to visit again. Amended as I forgot to rate previously apologies
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendVisited for the first time for Sunday lunch. Delicious food and lovely service. Planning to visit again.
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendExcellent service combined with amazing food makes dining at Grumpys an outstanding experience every single time. Cherry on top is it's great value for money!
Grumpys Diner – SouthendFirst time and amazed! We've just moved to the area and were excited to take our friends from US for a beakfast at the Barn. The atmosphere is perfect, traditional stunning garden Centre with a cafe! The decor is cosy, staff are fast and smiley, food is delicious. Love the no cash policy as it keeps everyone safe. Can't wait to go back and explore the shop a bit more. Thank you Barn staff for our lovely first experience!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThis is a regular haunt, on this occasion our breakfast was delicious and the staff helpful and friendly
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterAbsolutely lovely meal with the family, the food here was fab. Our grandson has a few few food allergies and our waitresses Emily & Chloe couldn’t have been more helpful - and a big shout out to the chef who cooked him a wonderful pasta meal so he felt part of the group
Grumpys Diner – SouthendVisited on a Sunday with my father as we love the roast but as it was warm we both opted for a salad alternative. I had the Buddha Bowl with Salmon and my father had the Halloumi salad with beetroot. Both were delicious and good value. It’s a lovely setting with good service and a broad menu selection to cater for all groups. A hidden gem that I would highly recommend.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLovely lunch as always with friendly and helpful service. Went back later for afternoon coffee and cake! The only problem with this venue is that they do not accept cash. Like many people, I do not want our freedom of choice to use cash instead of cards taken away, so may have to look for an alternative venue that does accept cash next time. Great shame.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterYet another lovely breakfast at The Barn . Can’t fault anything . Good service , good quality tasty food and I feel the price is fair for the quality . I wouldn’t return as regularly as I do if I didn’t enjoy it . Just a lovely place to catch up with friends . We never feel rushed
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBreakfast yesterday was absolutely delicious as always. Staff very helpful without being annoying
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFabulous food, fantastic service, great atmosphere - can’t recommend highly enough, will definitely be going again!
Grumpys Diner – SouthendThe three of us had an exceptionally good meal. One of our party was death and the position of the table we had was absolutely perfect for her. A great time was had by all.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterExcellent as always
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterSuperb restaurant Tasty and creative menu Wonderful staff Will definitely book again Can see ut being our favourite restaurant as a family!
Grumpys Diner – SouthendBuy one main course and get the second one for a quid. Offer available all day Monday-Friday from 5 January 2026.
Get a glass of Prosecco for £3 every Friday between 5pm and 7pm.