My go to for a meal with friends
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchester
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My go to for a meal with friends
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterNice, place for a meal. Great for kids and adults alike. Service and food was excellent, all at a good price. Highly recommended
Grumpys Diner – SouthendOnce again the breakfast was a triumph! One of the best in the area I’d say…. But be sure to book though. Fantastic choice, lovely service and delicious grub. Well worth a visit.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterMy friend and I had the most beautiful meals. I had the shepherds pie, best I’ve ever had & the gravy was sublime. Now craving it for breakfast!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad a long breakfast and finished with apple and strawberry crumble, gorgeous. Had lunch a few days later and had the feta and roasted peppers quiche, again it was lovely. Unfortunately, they didn’t have the crumble!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterAnother excellent breakfast that rolled into lunchtime and the very tasty apple and cherry crumble. Excellent food and service. Would recommend booking in advance as always busy.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterGreat food, staff are always so friendly and efficient. Lovely setting.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBilly is an amazing innovative chef!! We’ve enjoyed many a Sunday roast aswell as their delights from their menu and have always been impressed! The added addition of all the cocktail hoices truly is sublime! Last night was out of this world another level ! A fine dining night that didn’t disappoint! Absolutely blown away by all the different textures and flavours made to perfection!! Can’t wait for the next one!!
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendFood and service always good. Could do with more low carb options. Has got very expensive which is a shame. £12.95 for mushrooms on a bit of toast seems extreme although tasty.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFriendly service, good food
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterVisited the Barn Garden Centre Cafe on Saturday and the food and service excellent. Would recommend a visit.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterA lovely lunch time experience. Food great, service great from a friendly team what more can you ask for. Loved it, will come back.
Grumpys Diner – SouthendAnother excellent breakfast today! Food wonderful, service excellent & coffee amazing!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBreakfast at The Barn, delicious as always
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterSupreme food and the pizza wow! As italian i found the best italian restaurant in london! Highly recommend!
22 Ventidue – DagenhamGood, friendly service and extensive menu choice in a lovely light and airy setting, what's not to like? Well, just one thing and this is not unique to the Barn cafe - I would just love it if you were able to serve a hot, steaming mug of good filter coffee. Americano served in the big wide cups with cold milk is lovely but gets cold so quickly. Please?
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterAlways enjoy our visits to you. Staff always friendly and helpful and food delicious.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterLovely welcome, food was hot and scrumptious. Staff were courteous and attentive. My son really enjoyed his birthday meal especially the milkshakes!
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.