Banwell Garden Centre Coffee Shop in North Somerset

Yet another AMAZING brunch/breakfast! This really is the perfect place to go!! Can't imagine where some of the low score feedbacks come from?? Or why? I've been in the hospitality business over 30 years, and what is offered here, is as good as it gets! Great service, great value, and super quality... can not fault it!!! Thank you for the service You provide. And your plants are also super quality, and great value. See you next month... :))

We've been going to the Banwell garden centre cafe for years but sadly we won't be going again. Waited ages for the menus, waited ages for the order to be taken, waited ages for the coffees to arrive. Asked for a de caff but I'm afraid it wasn't. When our food arrived we were not impressed. The steak and kidney pie was awful. Soggy pastry and steak so tough it was inedible. Even the broccoli was tough. My quiche was ok apart from the very tough pastry. We paid £28 for a lunch we did not enjoy one little bit.

Anyone who has watched the comedy series Ted Lasso will be familiar with his description of a particular hot drink as "brown sadness water". I presume the write came up with this after ordering an Americano here. Utterly tasteless brown water.

Having heard great things about this little cafe in a local garden centre hubby and I thought we’d try it, as we’d never heard of it. I were greeted by a young lady at the entrance who in turn give me two menus. We found a table and started looking at the menu, an older lady approached us and asked if we were ready to order, I in turn said oh is it table service as I was expecting to order at the counter. Her stern response was ITS always been table service, when I explained that we’d never been there before , there was no response!! Then I asked if the tea came in a pot as sometimes you get a teabag in a mug she did answer in a pot, but as she picked up our menus she rolled her eyes to the top of her head!! I must be honest when the food came you couldn’t fault it. When I went to pay the cakes etc looked very good. But sadly I won’t be returning to this cafe. But having said that I would recommend it, just don’t get the stern waitress :-))))

WoW! What a delightful place to eat, and their breakfasts are 'The Best'!! with great value, made to order, generous portions and all served so nicely; spotlessly clean everywhere; just PERFECT! Take a bow please. Can't wait to come again. PS. My wife has been coming here from 'Locking Castle ladies b'fast' meets and has been singing your praise! The garden centre is blooming good too! 5*

Absolutely amazing, what a little gem! Great food, really good value for money, and the staff were superb, super friendly. No issues making my breakfast vegan friendly, and just a wonderful little place! Strongly advise booking, we heard 4 bookings being turned away as the cafe was already full!!

This restaurant always excels, good service, good value and great food. Busy on a Monday in March but found a table for us straight away. Keep it up 😀

I am really sad to give a poor review, but on this occasion the roast lunch was not appetising, dry and quite tasteless. Always a lovely atmosphere and the staff are friendly and accommdating Sorry guys, have to tell it like it is, never had such a sub standard meal here.

Large plates of lovely home made food at reasonable prices Very helpful service, especially telling us exactly how long we would have to wait for the food to arrive.

Excellent food as always, served quickly by excellent and friendly Staff. Visit 2/3 a month, never had a bad meal there.

No need for a lengthy review as everything was good. We had breakfasts, lots of options, which were excellent, friendly service and enjoyable experience. What else can you ask for!

Called into the garden centre whilst visiting the local area. Decided to try the cafe for some lunch but hadn’t appreciated how popular it was. We hadn’t booked a table and no empty ones but there were reserved tables but this was no problem for the lady that greeted us. She quickly reworked the reserved tables as they were coming in later and was able to seat us quickly. I had a coronation chicken sandwich and my partner a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. We were pleasantly surprised by the size of both sandwiches and the bread was lovely and soft. Very good value and efficient service. I would recommend going here.

A hidden gem. Staff are professional, friendly and welcoming. Food was great. We had breakfast which was fabulous. The food was cooked well with good quality ingredients. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend.

One of the nicest garden centres in the area with lots of really helpful staff. The cafe is great. Clean and well stocked. My only comment is that the oil used to cook the bacon and eggs was very strong tasting and overpowered the food. Such a shame. The best bacon is cooked with no oil at all. Loved the visit though.

The cafe at the Banwell Garden Centre has tables both inside and outside. We sat outside and had lunch on a warm summers day. The food was decent quality and the service was efficient.

Stopped off for a sandwich and cake, service was good and the coronation chicken sandwich we would definitely recommend! Also shared a lovely piece of cake, well done everyone!

Lovely veggie breakfast with a view, staff were lovely as well. It is dog friendly in the outside seating area AND theres a small dog friendly section inside the cafe via the left hand side door.

Called in for a light bite and certainly weren’t disappointed. Lovely layout, spotlessly clean and well maintained but friendly hard working staff. The food was superb and we will certainly be returning to try a breakfast as it looked very good. A great find!

Very friendly staff, good food and excellent coffee at reasonable prices. They also adhere to current government guidelines which makes for a safe visit. Highly recommend this coffee shop

We come here often as it’s a lovely place to visit so always stay for a coffee/cake or lunch. Great COVID measures in place. Today we decided to sit outside as the sun was shining so ordered a coffee and teacake . When we finished...

We come here quite often for coffee and lunch, the food is good, the staff are very friendly and attentive. I wasn’t impressed with the Sunday Roast, very basic, bland and very small portion but stick to the other choices on the menu and you...

The coffee shop has only been open for 1 week after sadly having to close due to coronavirus but we've already visited twice. Really good breakfast & toasted sandwich all freshly prepared & cooked to order. The girls here are a real credit to the...

The best place to eat around .weston the stsff will do their upmost to satisfy your needs the food is cooked to perfEction

Every time we come here we’re never disappointed, great, freshly made meals from snacks to full main courses. Wide selection of deserts. Indoor and outdoor eating, outdoor dog friendly. Can get busy, but worth the wait.

Thhhe best sausage sandwich in south west.staff are unbelievable you could not wish for any place better to eat

Despite first impressions this a great place to eat classic home cooking. Excellent service, spotlessly clean and good food.

I have been here several times. The food is fine but there are rather limited choices. The staff often appear tired and lacking enthusiasm. In the summer the views are wonderful if one is sitting outside. Seems have lost its spark. It used to be...

Came here for a look around and ended up in the coffee shop and had a lovely bacon sandwich and coffee.tasted lovely

Efficient, polite, helpful staff. Tables cleared & cleaned as diners leave. Everything made to order with little delay. Pleasant environment with good views towards the Mendip Hills.

We often pop in for a cuppa and cake, although I do like a nice fresh coffee, but it’s always great for a breakfast or lunch, I can honestly say we have never had a bad meal there, the food is always yummy and fresh,...

This is now a firm favorite with my family for breakfast at the weekend. We're all ages from 8 months to 80 years, dotted round the area and this is a fab place for us to meet. It's lovely and spacious and the menu options...

Always a good breakfast, the fry up is great. Hot plenty of it. The place is large and clean. The view is amazing the staff are friendly and accomedating. Great selection of food. Sunday roasts, are always busy. Lunch time is busy during the week,...

Excellent value for money. Breakfast is ways piping hot. Enjoy our Saturday morning breakfast and tead of the papers.

Just visited after many times before.Appears to have new staff.They are now playing radio music in kitchen area which is open to the cafe,and this can be heard all over the cafe.This very annoying,as no music before.It is so loud the staff have to shout to each other to be heard,and their voices can be heard throughout the cafe...I think they need a licence to broadcast radio music in a public area.Cannot recommend this place anymore.

Called on the off chance and we enjoyed a coffee and cakes. Cakes were lovely and very resonably priced. Breakfasts were being served and although we didn't have one they looked good with, small,medium and large on offer all with s drink. Good value all round. Staff were friendly snd helpful. Would call again without hesitation

Popped in with the wife for a bit of lunch,had the toasted brie and bacon sandwich and chips which was really nice,staff friendly highly recommended.

An impromptu decision for a lunch stop on way to visit my sister. Saw it on the internet so called in. Very friendly staff and quick service. Food was good. As it was warm and sunny we ate in the garden which had lovey views . Will definitely call in again.

As a family we eat here regularly. The food is always of a consistent high standard whether you have a breakfast, a light snack or something from the specials board. Freshly prepared & good value.

Good breakfast, nice choices available only let down is the coffee, they have a lovely coffee machine but it seems either no one knows how to use it or they have a bean problem, the worse Americano s ever. Still food does make up for it and staff are lovely

Best ever veggie pie for ages. Brie, mushroom & cranberry Wellington. Pastry melts in the mouth brilliant. Lemon meringue pie and cream to finish. What a meal.😁

Far more than just a coffee shop, serving generous breakfasts and homely lunches. The food is home-made and cooked to order. My portion of home-made chicken and bacon pie was sizable and tasty with carrot, peas and chips cooked to perfection.

Had a lovely breakfast with my daughters today, one veggie, one full English and one sausage sandwich. All delicious, the ladies there are wonderful really happy and nothing too much trouble.

First visit. Food ok. Disappointing service. Probably just an off day. Views great. Peacefull surroundings.

We go here to eat at least once a week and are very impressed with standard of food and excellent friendly service, the all day breakfast being a great meal. However today the usually excellent steak and kidney pie had been changed to a meagre portion of rather tough steak & kidney in a small pie dish with an added undercooked puff pastry lid, and additional gravy was unusually rather tasteless. Very disappointing and will not choose that again unless they revert to former open pie portion recipes. Do hope this is not an indication of standards slipping.

Been here a couple of times now, the lady who I assume is the manager is lovely, really friendly and polite even when it's busy. They have a great selection of veggie food, I had a goat's cheese and asparagus quiche which was amazing. They have a lovely range of local still lemonades which are delicious. Loads of cakes and puddings too. And an amazing view out the back. Can't go wrong really!

As always such nice staff, clean surroundings and good food.. It was a sunny day so sat outside with a great view and had toasted tea cakes and tea. Nothing negative as always great, lovely staff, plenty of butter and jam with the tea cakes and really tasty tea.

We visit here on a regular basis as it’s worth the trip out here from Weston super Mare. Staff always welcoming, food freshly prepared, and very tasty. Hidden gem.

Called for first time today. The coffee shop and its staff must be the best for miles, we are looking forward to our next visit. Also Good plants. Give it a try

Called in there last week, and had a cream tea , lovely scones and loads of clotted cream and jam . Well worth the money. Will definitely go again. And the views were spectacular.

I am a fairly regular diner-about once a week and i can recommend the garden center cafe for good fresh cooked food. The all day breakfasts are excellent and available in three sizes. There is always a meat pie or two and the gammon and chips is to die for. All good straightforward food but very well done. Their reputation is so good one must book for Sunday lunch. Try it you wont be disappointed.

We decided to pop in for lunch as my husband wanted to buy some plants. We arrived at 1.20pm just wanted a baguette and coffee. The person in front was told 20mins wait for hot food. We waited 15mins for drinks and half an hour for baguettes. We then asked the young waitress to chase them up when a lady came over and very loudly told us that as we could see they were busy and alot of people had come at the same time. We were not rude and that was fine but did she really have to shout. We paid £20 for lunch which was ok but i was so hungry! Staff nice and nice shop but service needs improving.

First visit to this café/restaurant after being recommended by friends and will return!

Had an egg mayo baguette and chips. The chips were wonderful - crunchy and hot. The baguette was fresh and warm, with homemade egg mayo which was lovely- just the right amount of mayonnaise. A fresh crunchy garnish and some homemade colslaw on the side made for a perfect filling lunch.

Came here for breakfast after being recommended by friends, we weren’t disappointed. Great freshly cooked breakfast and a mug of coffee for a very good price. Clean, airy surroundings, friendly service. Must be good as used by local tradespersons to eat, that, to me, is a recommendation in itself. We’ll be back to try their lunch menu soon. Thank you

Called here on our way to Cheddar for a quick snack lunch. We had egg mayonnaise sandwiches and flat whites, which had accompanying salad and homemade coleslaw. Nicely presented and tasty. Very friendly staff .The only let down was the flat whites-very weak. However overall very good

A menudo vienen aquí como vivimos cerca. Un refugio tranquilo y poco, bastante inesperado cuando, a través del centro del jardín. El lugar está muy limpio y ordenado y el personal es amable y eficiente. Aunque el menú no es muy extenso, tienen una tabla de ofertas especiales. La comida es excelente, cocinada a la vista, grandes porciones en platos muy caliente y una excelente relación calidad-precio. Los fines de la pena en primera reserva pero tranquila durante la semana. Altamente recomendado.

Visité el centro de la Cafetería Jardín Banwell en diciembre 2016 con mi marido, mi hija de 3 meses y otros cuatro miembros de la familia. Habíamos estado elegir y cortar los árboles de navidad cerca y el resto del grupo quería parar aquí para el desayuno.

Stopped in for breakfast and it was well worth the visit, very well cooked, good produce and portion size. Highly recommended

Had a breakfast with friends. Really good. It was nice to look around the shop, some things a bit exspensive. Also had look at the plants. Brought a few plants. Nice to spend a few hours there, very enjoyable Sunday morning.

Never been here before but read on a cycling website that it has good reviews. Visited today and they are lovely people and the food very good. Atmosphere inside is clean and tidy with good views. Plenty of seating outside and you can park your bike so you can see it so very safe. We will be going again.

Paramos para tomar ventaja de café y pastel para 2 a £7.00. 4 minutos temprano, así que me cobraron 10 libras. La oferta es de 12 a 4 pm, lo cual es un poco estafa. El café era excelente y de la amplia gama de...

Desayuno advertsed extensamente en el lado de la carretera, sin embargo, parece que los "ccok "claramente no tiene orgullo y no ser molestada. Media hora de espera para el desayuno, que era entonces sirve en platos fríos. Cuando este fue comprado a su atención dijo que no era su culpa, ella no tiene espacio en el horno para calentar los platos. Lo que ella debía hacer?? Llevarte la comida del horno?? Claramente si esta era lo que necesitaba. Dijo que era "el mejor que se puede hacer". Escaso y con poca o ninguna consideración por el cliente. Si quieres algo preparado, no vayas.

This is one we should keep quiet about, it's tucked away at the back of Banwell Garden Centre quietly doing lot's of business, the staff, always great and the food preparation and cooking there in the open for all to see, it really is a Gem and I shouldn't be telling you about it.The wife and I have been using it's services for many years and have never been disappointed we hope they will stay in business for many more years to come.

Have been to the restaurant numerous times and have always had a super meal, nicely cooked, and generous portions. Friendly and helpful Staff plus very quick service.

We've been to Banwell Garden Centre 3 times now, and on all occasions it's been for grub rather than pond ornaments and hanging baskets! The centre has a cute little traditional style cafe which serves yummy breakfasts for both meat eaters and veggies alike! (There are also other food options which include "light bites" Panini's, sandwiches etc). The staff are always friendly and efficient and happy to add, take away or swap various items on the breakfast. It's reasonably priced and comfortable with a great atmosphere; staff always serve with a smile! There's lots of space and if you sit at the right table you get a glimpse of the wonderful views out the back! It's the sort of place you could easily sit in all day chatting and slurping coffee; just a really cute & happy place. It's well worth popping in for a cuppa!

I've been a few times now and this place is a hidden gem, the staff are very helpful and friendly and the food is excellent. Can't recommend enough

Went in with my wife on a Sunday morning at 11am - they have banners up on the main road saying they serve breakfast which was exactly what we wanted. The cafe was busy, there was a party of cyclists eating and ordering, though there were at least half a dozen empty tables, though some did have reserved signs on. We chose a non reserved table which had a breakfast menu on it. I went to counter and asked for 2 breakfasts only to be told by the lady serving " I'm not sure we are serving as I've got all those to deal with (nodding towards the cyclists) and I've got to get dinners ready as its Mother's Day" so I asked if I could have something to eat or not? And was told flatly NO. So we decided to leave, the lady did apologise on numerous occasions as we were walking out though it was a breakfast I wanted not an apology to try and hide the fact that she didn't want to serve us as it was to much like hard work! Appalling!! They didn't look under staffed, just lazy and Unmanaged! I won't be going back for either food or garden supplies. If you are hungry then go elsewhere.

This nice little garden center lies on hill going towards banwell and its castle folly.Overlooking the mendip hills and surrounding country side.They do not have a big menu but saying that Tea cakes are lovely and welcome after looking round the center or if your passing after a walk on the Mendips.

Delicious cakes and great lunches. This is a tucked-away gem and serves good wholesome & filling food. It's easy to pop in for a coffee & cake. Can get busy at lunchtime and no wonder!

We have been here several times. I always have a Panini and the other half always has the big breakfast. The only complaint that he has is the sausages on his breakfast are really cheap tasteless ones, but other than that he can't complain. The amount of potato slices, beans, eggs, bacon, toast etc makes it HUGE!!! Fills him up for most of the day which is a huge success!!!Found at the back of Banwell garden centre it has an amazing view over the fields towards Winscombe. I've even been known to come here with mother for a cup of coffee and a slice of there amazing cake. I just wish I could get my cakes to look like that when I cook them at home!!

Amazing breakfasts! Clean lovely spacious comfy cafe with amazing views. Staff always happy to serve and chef always delivers a beautiful meal every time. Well done guys!!

Food matches the wonderful views. I love going to the garden centre for the food every chance I get. I highly recommend the Sunday Roast Dinner.

Use to eat here every now and then. The whole place seems to have slipped more and more and we finally had had enough and no longer eat there. With the exception of one or two, the attitude of the staff has become poor and the food was getting worse and worse. the final straw was being charged for food I had not asked for.

Visited today after checking out trip advisor. Arrived just before 2:30' We were slow to choose food and by the time we went to order the girl said we are not serving food. It was 2:35 and she watched us read menu.if only she had said when we arrived.So tea and cake which was lovely. Fab views but very disappointed with welcome and service.

Saturday afternoon - beautiful weather but the coffee shop was not too busy. Only two people serving - but they were working flat out. The service was slow - simple meals - teas and baked potato / panini - but when they did arrive they were fresh, hot, and very very tasty

A very friendly, very bright and clean restaurant with wonderful views. Home cooking at its best. Highly rated by locals for the bumper breakfasts. Roast meals on Wednesdays and Sundays to die for (booking advisable). Highly recommended.

This hidden gem serves a good breakfast at a reasonable price, not sure about the rest as I always have the big breakfast! The cream teas look good too.

The tables cluttered with customer leftovers should have given it away. The waitress was too busy laughing and chatting in the corner. When the man in the corner with whom she was conversing started shouting across to another staff member in the opposite corner of the customer area about her night out that she couldn't remember, the warning bells rang. The waitress stood mid restaurant adding to the conversation. My request for quiet initially succeeded but soon received mockery. Our drinks then arrived with another staff member from behind the counter cynically announcing 'it sounds like a school classroom'. My question asking if I had been unreasonable was ignored, as was my offer to leave if payment was returned. She simply walked back to the visible kitchen, which was as cluttered as the customer tables. Clearly the real work was all too much trouble. When the man left to apparently do a job and return in twenty minutes, he announced publically but directly to me that we could have some quiet to talk. Suffice it to say our drinks were not enjoyed. We left without comment or apology. The only consolation was a very kind staff member in the garden centre who listened carefully, took notes, and wrote down my observation that the restaurant staff only existed for their own interests and needed some serious training in customer relations. She assured me that my concerns would be dealt with and apologised for what had happened. Well done to her.

This coffee shop is spotless, has great views, and lovely food - and the garden centre itself is excellent too.

I have passed here many times and I am glad I decided to stop this time. The place is lovely with nice views. The staff are lovely and the cake is to die for. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

First visit here. Lady that took our order was not particularly friendly, probably just very busy, but the young waitress was lovely. Really nice breakfast & mug of tea/coffee, all nicely cooked & tasty. Pleased we went and will most definitely return on a regular basis.

Took my wife and daughter here the other week, mainly for a change rather than going to usual places, can be found at the back of the garden centre but signed well. Nice open sitting area inside which was good, staff were very helpful and 1 of the best garden shop coffee shops we have ever been to, food was mainly home made which is always nice.Good selection of food and drink which is always nice, and if the weather was nice would have sat outside, nice views too.

Stopped for lunch and ordered fish and chips which arrived not fully cooked. I complained and it was replaced with another plate of fish and chips. This was cool and again not properly cooked. I settled for a different meal. The whole episode was unpleasant as I was made to feel that it was my fault and no apology was offered. A simple acceptance of responsibility and apology would have changed the whole experience for the better. The staff need to develop customer service skills.

Lovely garden centre with a wide selection of plants and shrubs and vintage gifts! Cafe lovely, the young blonde who works there needs to cheer up and smile more but the food is delicious and sitting outside on a sunny day looking at the country views was just gorgeous!

Excellent food locally sourced and lovely views of surrounding hills and countryside. Garden centre is good for gifts and gardening paraphernalia.

We found the Coffee Shop at Banwell Garden Centre Winscombe excellent value for money so if you are in the vicinity it is well worth calling in.

I've been dining for 7 years now because I know that I am guaranteed a warm welcome and good perfectly prepared food. I can thoroughly recommend anyone to pay a visit if you're in the area.

Having had a bad experience visiting a country park close by (well that's what they called it) we needed somewhere to cheer us up - this place did, what a lovely place, so pleased to have found it, we will certainly call again, nothing was too much trouble, 5 stars

Fantastic place for breakfast, very clean, peaceful and lovely views of surrounding hills and countryside. The sausages are delicious, as is the vegetarian breakfast. Even with the current road diversion, this is one of the best places for breakfast in the area - or any other meal, for that matter!

We have not visited Banwell Garden Centre Coffee Shop for a while. However, we were passing the area last month and dropped in for breakfast. I would have to think long and hard on where I have had a better breaksfast: The food is freshly cooked, the portions are generous, and the quality of the ingredients are very good. All this plus a very fast and friendly service. The cake selection looks very good - I just wish I had room after my breakfast to try some of them! I think they also make the best cappuccino for miles. Lastly, you can sit outside on a good day and admire the beautiful views across the Winscombe valley.Highly recommended.

Behind Banwell Garden Centre there is a little gem where you can get the best Sunday Lunch in this area,home made and very good value for money,in fact its usually best to book.Weekdays also offer a good selection of lunches,snacks and a variety of home made cakes including Gluten Free.Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

I visit this place twice a month generally, never for the garden centre, just for the Café. I take a lady suffering from dementia, a happy one. They always greet her and me positively, they do her a special size piece of chocolate cake and cream. The normal cake slices are huge, sometimes I can struggle to eat the fruit cake size all in one. A very pleasant place and their breakfasts are very good. Will continue to visit, had meals here as well, never anything to complain about.

Liked it all. Whether you just want a bowl of soup, big breakfast, Panini or a full meal this coffee shop never disappoints. Lovely view across the valley and outside seating when the weather is good. Food prepared and delivered to very high standards.

The Cafe at Banwell Garden Centre is a hidden gem. A lovely bright airy venue with stunning panoramic views over the valley to Winscombe and the Mendips makes for a very pleasant venue to eat at. The food is always top quality with quality ingredients being used. I love my breakfasts and always go for the big breakfast which I think is the best in the area; coming a close second best is the Mega breakfast in Cafe Treats in Meadow Street in Weston. I love the fact that the plates are warmed so your food stays hot till the end and with the big Italian style coffee machine making lovely coffee. Cakes - I have to say that the Carrot Cake is to die for, wait till you see the huge range of homemade cakes, but unfortunately I don't get to try that many because of that yummy carrot cake!The staff are a lovely bunch and keep it spotless in there. A fantastic place in sit and enjoy life.Although I haven't yet tried it, I have heard that their Sunday Roast is well worth checking out. I certainly know the daily specials are good. Well recommended - keep up the good work.

My mum & I went in for lunch today. We both had the standard breakfast that came with toast & coffee. We also had a portion of sauté potatoes. It came to a total of £10.50, a real bargain & there was nothing "standard" about it. The food came out quickly and it was hot and tasty. The service was good too. We've been here before and it's never disappointed. The homemade cakes are to die for & very reasonably priced. Will definitely go back. I left one happy customer with a full belly!!!

We had a fried breakfast in here, the customer service was very pleasant, the coffee shop is a very clean place with nice views too, after eating you can have a nice walk around the garden centre there. The food was very nice, came out piping hot, good fresh produce and cooked well. We found this coffee shop just by visiting the garden centre, the reason for going there is that we have just moved into Winscome just up the road from here. We liked the coffee shop so much we will be a very regular user. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.