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Wonderful Sunday lunch, and although the usual delicious 'roasts' were on the menu, my husband and I opted for the Chef's Special- Tuna Tartare. It was sublime and beautifully presented. As always, the staff were welcoming, warm & friendly which all made for a lovely relaxing atmosphere, and we really enjoyed the whole dining experience.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterThe barn cafe is my go to place for lunch with friends, food is fab, staff always cheery and of course a great garden centre to add to the experience
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterEnjoyable breakfast as usual with plenty of choices . Restaurant very crowded yesterday but staff ran around efficiently as usual .
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterBreakfast was very good , but the staff were very unfriendly, delayed taking orders and serving the food . I felt that the staff were all stressed and does not how to handle large groups!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterWe held a special birthday party with around 35 people, although there was plenty of room for more. We had the restaurant and the outside patio area which was beautiful with lots of shade as it was a hot day. Everything was perfect the staff were very attentive and helpful the food was outstanding- the whole thing couldn’t have been better. We had a local guy who sang for a couple of hours he was great - picked by Tom Jones on The Voice. Thank you Jane for making the whole thing happen we had the best time.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneExcellent food nicely presented, nice portions and an incredible staff what more could you want
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendAs a vegetarian visiting the area I was very happy to have stumbled upon Stoked….and it didn’t disappoint. So refreshing to find plant based food that’s been thought about rather than the bog standard fare that I could cook better at home. When I go out to eat I want something delicious that I don’t cook for myself and that’s what we got. The meat eaters in our group agreed. Service and ambiance superb, relaxed but attentive, cosy but private and then there’s the cocktails…made to your specific taste. Service and attention to detail, like this, is hard to come by, it was a culinary experience at a very affordable price. We love, love, loved it and our only regret is that we don’t live closer!
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendLovely village pub with great gardens. Ideal in summer months.Good food too.
The Dukes Head – Bishops StortfordHad never been to the Bakers Arms so wasn’t sure what to expect. The menu was great and the food was delicious -plenty of it. My husband had the pie and said it was one of the best he’s tasted. We had no room for a dessert unfortunately. All the staff were very friendly. We will definitely return.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneNever disappointed. Compliments to the chefs
The Ship Gidea Park – RomfordLovely breakfast as always! If you are vegan you are a bit limited to what you can have, but none the less the vegan breakfast is my favourite and a great take on a classic! Always love coming here!
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHad the braised pork shoulder with papparadelle pasta in a lemon and herb sauce. The meat was tasty and tender, the sauce had a nice hint of citrus and the portion size was ideal for a lunchtime treat. Our waitress was attentive. All in all a very pleasant lunchtime.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – ColchesterHands down the best restaurant I’ve ever been to, food is amazing and it’s just a perk that it’s vegan. Service is always excellent and can never fault the quality. Have recommended and will continue to recommend to everyone I know.
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendWe had a lovely family meal at the Bakers Arms. The quality of the food and the choices were excellent, as was the service. We are looking forward to returning.
The Bakers Arms – IngatestoneFood was beautiful. As non-vegans we did not miss the meat. Music was a tiny bit too loud and food/beer on the pricier side, but as a treat, it was worth it.
Stoked Vegan BBQ – SouthendYet another delicious lunch , we all had the Asian salad, two of us with chicken one with smoked salmon - we all really enjoyed our meals and would not hesitate to recommend the Barn cafe.
The Barn Garden Centre Cafe – Colchesterwas really nice in there the staff was amazing very friendly and food was very tasty.
Spoon World Buffet and Bar – BasildonHad a lovely breakfast here with a friend. Eggs Benedict was very nice. Lovely atmosphere, wasn't too busy at 9.30am. Service was a little slow when ordering a second round of drinks but that was the only negative. Staff friendly. Nice shop to mooch around in afterwards.
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.
