One of the best places around for breakfast!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchester
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One of the best places around for breakfast!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterCame to the restaurant not knowing what to expect. Booked Grummpy's as they offer a wide selection of Gluten Free items, my wife is Ceoliac. We were not dissapointed. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and the service was quick. The food was outstanding, tasty and very well presented. There was nothing I could fault and we will most definetley be back. It was also a great touch to have old movies playing in the background.
Grumpys Diner – SouthendSuperb breakfast, great service, local produce that was delicious. Very impressed
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThe food is delicious! The service was great, they were all lovely and checked we were good with drinks etc. Really nice place
Grumpys Diner – SouthendThis is a Sunday booking! Myself and Hakeem plus additional guest.
Library Ingatestone – ChelmsfordA little gem of a nursery tucked away down a quiet lane. The restaurant provided Good food Good service and a friendly atmosphere. This was the first lunch at the Barn and it will not be the last. Thank you to all the staff.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWas very disapointed with the menu not a lot of choice with green leafs and not salad
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterOne of our regular places for breakfast. Coffee and English breakfast delicious as always. Very good service.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterRecently booked a table for lunch with a friend. Meal was nice and cake was really light, moist and delicious - the best I've had out at the moment. We have not been there before and it would have been nice if we had been told that you need to go up to the counter to pay - we didn't know so sat for quite a while trying to get someone's attention.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterAbsolutely gorgeous & tasty breakfast. Plenty to choose from on the menu. Attentive & friendly staff. Good value for money. Clean & tidy & well managed. This wasn't our first visit & won't be the last!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad a really delicious lunch yesterday. All the staff are cheerful and helpful. Definitely going back.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFirst time at Grumpy's. We loved it, there was a mixture of ages for a meal but we were all catered for.
Grumpys Diner – SouthendA lovely breakfast, lovely setting, the sun was shining so we were able to sit outside. The staff were cheerful and friendly. All in all a lovely experience.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterVery nice welcome and service. Very good chocolate and pancakes ! The kids enjoyed the breakfast.
Grumpys Diner – SouthendLovely breakfast with my son. Excellent service, friendly staff. Well organised to keep everyone safe. Definitely visiting again.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterFood is always lovely staff very helpful one of my favourite places for breakfast
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWas nice to be back. Thank god for your amazing outdoor eating area. Amazing service, lovely food.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterA really lovely place to visit. The food is delicious, the service excellent and the shop and garden centre have so many tempting things to browse and buy!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterSet Menu: 2 courses, £18; 3 courses, £22. Available Monday to Thursday.
Buy 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.