Berries Restaurant and Coffeeshop in Powys

Staff very good, location excellent! Food poor and expensive! Called in on the way to Hereford Hospital and in need of a drink and food. Ordered Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas. Drinks were Pot of Tea and a Coffee. Teapot was chipped around rim and lid cracked with dirty stain. Coffee ok, but very small cup. Fish & Chips arrived and it was obvious that the Fish and the Chips were frozen before preparation, very tasteless and covered in excessive batter. I managed mine as we were in a rush and I was very hungry. My wife struggled to eat hers due to the quality. The staff were very good when I complained, but all they were allowed to do was knock off the drinks price. Still had to pay £25.00 for two basic meals that were very poor! It is a shame that the food department lets the whole store down.

Very helpfully staff the restaurant was very well decorated and lovely spacious seating we had coffee which was lovely and hot with a fruit scone very tasty but very hard obviously not freshly baked bit disappointing for the price

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Chips on their own £2.95, two meagre slices of ham and chips £11.95! Not happy. When I questioned it was told no refund. Will not be back.

Noisy, very busy cafe, long queues and slow service. We only had juice and a scone, which was bland and dry so can’t really comment on the food but I wouldn’t want to spend too long here.

4 of us went here for our Sunday lunch / carvery and we all had different meats these being Beef, Pork, Lamb and Turkey. Sad to say the turkey was the only decent meat to be had. The beef was tough, the lamb was fatty beyond belief ( why this was even carved and put on the plate is questionable), and the pork wasn't much better. Even the veg, of which there was a fair choice, was overcooked and too soft and the roast potatoes were under cooked. I had heard Oakchurch butchery and it's meat was very good so was expecting much better than what we got. We all left disappointed and would not go back or recommend.

Love going here Whether it’s their fantastic roasts with such a variety of veg and the fantastic quiche !

Went for lunch while visiting the centre, the pots of tea were very reasonably priced. Later had the carvery choice of meats and plenty of veg had the small plate which was plenty. Also very reasonably priced for a garden centre.

I wondered if they have found out how to cook roast potatoe, or chips..they have not. they are still the same dry offering . Either frozen and oven cooked to death , or you need a new cook. My wife had chilli with rice again so dry probably done in a microwave. you must be able to do better.

visiting oakchurch farm shop yet again and decided to have coffee this time. We had coffee and a fruit scone which both were very nice the cappuccino coffee was nice and hot. The hot food on the counter looked good maybe next time we will have lunch.

We arrived with a small coach party en route to Brobury House. I enjoyed a huge, very tasty scone and a cup of coffee, it was quite pricy and I think one scone between two would be plentiful. The restaurant appears very popular with the locals and there was a queue for lunch as we were leaving. Tables had a timed reservation on them so it would probably be best to book.

Visited this week for lunch. A varied selection of hot meals on offer - chose the casserole which was served with freshly cooked veg. A nice meal, served hot and tasty. Had previously reviewed Berries and had not enjoyed the meal on that occasion - pleased to enjoy a much better experience this time. The staff were efficient and it appears the seating area has been improved. Coffee was good and served hot - suspect an upgrade in quality and/or better equipment. Good value for money.

Was hoping for a mixed grill which is what I had the last time we visited but unfortunately it wasn't on the menu. I went for the carvery and wasn't disappointed. I had pork and beef which were both really tender and more than enough of each. there was a good choice of veg and someone to serve it to us. All staff were extremely friendly although it was very busy and we didn't have to wait too long. Thought we may have a problem finding a table but there were quite a few plus we could have gone outside and sat in the sun or in the shade - good choice.

Very basic dining area, could do with refurbishment and some decent heating. The food is good but usually served warm and soon cools down in the chilly dining room.

On a wednesday in this lovely spacious restaurant it is roast of the day.Choice of Beef,Pork or Turkey with all the trimmings and at least 7 vegetables.They do small meals if required.The food is carved in front of you and the veg so you can see what you are getting.I try to come here most wednesdays.Service starts at 12 midday.All the staff are friendly and will help in any way they can.There is disabled access and outside seating by the fishpond.They also do lovely coffee and hot drinks and sumptuous puddings.The car park is flat but slopes.

We stopped on the way back from holiday for a cooked breakfast - one full English, one veggie. Both were delicious and price was also good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great breakfast stop off.

Try to get here most wednesdays for the roast lunch,carved in front of you unless you are early,just before 12 noon,when the girls will take your order and then when service is ready they will deliver to your table.This is in my case at present as i am on an elbow crutch and cant carry a tray.As usual the roasts are choice of Beef,Pork or Turkey,large or small portions with usual extras,crackling,york pud and all sauces.At least 7 vegetables and potatoes and their gravy is to die for.Extensive blackboard menu and they cater for all food allergies and diets etc.;Lovely friendly staff.The only downside of the place is that the toilets are outside by the main entrance which is a fair step from the restaurant.

This restaurant is situated within a farm shop complex. We visited on Easter Monday and it was very busy but the staff were so friendly and helpful. We both had the mixed grill which consisted of an egg,sausage,black pudding,small piece of liver, small but thick piece of bacon and a small piece of steak, served with chips. The meat was all delicious, it had presumably come from the quality butchers in the farm shop. The steak was better than some I have had in an expensive restaurant.

Visit here regularly for their freshly cooked food,lunch from 12 noon.On a wednesday it is roast of the day which yesterday was choice of beef,pork or turkey with 7 veg.The girls are really helpful and there is an extensive blackboard menu with unlimited variations.For ordered meals they give you a number.Extensive seating area and all wheelchair access.There is an outside seating area for the brave hearted in the cold weather.they do lovely coffee and cakes.I try to go once a week even though it is a distance from where i live.

Awful visit from the start, poor customer service on ordering the food. Large and small meat breakfasts are offered, however we requested a small vegetarian breakfast and we were told this wasn't possible and vegetarian breakfasts come in one size only.

A cafe in the Oakchurch farm shop/garden centre. Serves good coffee and a good range of other drinks, and has a decent range of hot and cold food on offer.

Have been here for lunch many times. Usually a good selection of dishes on offer with freshly cooked veg - tasty & worth the money. Not so this week - ordered the "regular" roast meal : served on the same sized plate as the small option, two very small slices of meat, small scoop of mashed potato, only half a scoop of swede, "roast" potatoes blackened on one side & very greasy, gravy also very greasy in appearance & taste. The cabbage was nicely cooked but again very small portion.

El personal era muy amable. Selección estaba bien. La comida estaba bien. El café era. . . . . . . . . . ok. Quiero ser más positivo pero era realmente buena relación calidad-precio, típico café jardín, la comida estaba bien. Estaba bien preparado, bien sazonada y caliente. Nada horrible, simplemente no es nada más. Muchos de los clientes eran tan horriblemente whingey y exigiendo que el personal esperaba se han perdido los molesta a! Entorno agradable y si VIVIESE localmente que daría el asado los domingos una turbina. Verduras. chili

Just popped in for a coffee and cake whilst in the area. Had lovely coffee and excellent flapjack, whilst my companion had treacle tart. Slightly pricey I thought.

En primer lugar tengo una cosa con la comida en el mostrador. Aquí estaba cerca del hasta. Los bollos fueron descubiertas y si queríamos crema y/o mermelada la persona detrás del mostrador. No estoy seguro de si ella también era manipular dinero como yo no quería comer algo que queda al descubierto, para ser sacamos o saliva, estornudó roció sobre él. El personal llevaba tops con manchas. Nos sentamos en la mesa estaba sucia y el lugar era generalmente en mal estado. Me encanta pero no se Oackchurch volver al restaunant. Ps: té era casi potable.

My friend & I were very disappointed with our last visit, they couldn't get the order right and the afterwards my friend had the Mario's ice cream which wasn't very nice and I had the Victoria Sponge, but it was really, really dry even with a jug of cream poured over it, I still couldn't eat it. Will not be going again.

Llamado en el 21 de diciembre de 2016 calle siguiendo un procedimiento de intervención visual Hereford Hospital en nuestro camino de regreso a casa en Builth Wells en 11. 15:00 am. Este es un procedimiento regular mensual y requiere haber sentido mareado un desayuno completo....

Always eat here when we are in the area. Good food, Sunday lunch excellent, nice attached farm shop.

We live in Norfolk, due to move to Kington in the next month to be closer to my elderly mother.We have been staying with her for the last week, on our way home today we stopped by to stock up on veg, meat etcAfter a 5 HR drive, we arrived back home and decided to eat the faggots we had bought from you, they were disgusting! So so salty that they were inedible. We could not eat them and had to throw them away. I am not sure if you have received any other complaints but thought you should know they are inedible.Luckily bought beautiful crusty loaf today also which sated our appetite after such a long journey

Restaurant was only at 20% capacity, still we had to wait 25 minutes for meals after ordering & having sat down! Chips were tasteless & cold, my steak in the pie was tasty, but pastry was so hard & so very bland, nothing in it! Macoroni cheese was also so bland! On browsing the shop an assistant told my two year old off for climbing on the Balamory bus ride, apparently the wrong way. Not one word to me, she rebuked him twice for the this offence & then walked off! We will not be back!

The range of lunchtime food here is excellent. A great hot table with roasts, pies, quiche etc. and plenty of salads. Coffee is excellent as are the cakes and pastries.

Called in for lunch to this spacious restaurant cafe. The food was excellent very hot and tasty. The cakes and desserts were extremely good. The value for money very good. It was tastefully decorated and very airy. We had a loverly lunch of a delicious home made quiche and salad. Staff were loverly and very helpful and friendly. Some places in Herefordshire think they are a lot better than they really are and if you dare to comment they won't belive it. But here was no such behaviour. A loverly visit.

Whilst visiting the garden centre we stopped for a bite to eat. The food was good with the outside eating area providing lots of activities for children

Lovely place to visit. Huge range from fresh fruit, meats, cakes, etc. Garden essentials, cards, gifts, children's toys and cuddles, handbags, jewellery, clothing and footwear. Berries serves both hot and cold meals along with a month watering selection of cakes and pastries. Always nice and clean, friendly and helpful staff, sit inside or outside on a nice day and can highly recommend jam and cream scones. You can even purchase to take home.

We have been to Berries many times over the years, when visiting Oahchurch garden centre. The food is basic fare and very good. The only negative comment being the refurbishment of the seating area better with chairs not benches I think.

Lovely, fresh food cooked well. Always good, never disappoints. Have to go early to get a table for Sunday lunch!

My dad and I called in for lunch before visiting The Wier Gardens which are nearby. Food was excellent and piping hot. Compliments to the young lady that was serving (red hair and possibly of Eastern European origin) who was fast, efficient and extremely friendly - a credit to the establishment.

We arrived at lunchtime- it was late-ish, but the roast dinner was still available. Very slow service at the counter, with only one member of staff trying to do everything. He said other staff were having their lunch break! The food was better than it looked, and was ok. With reorganising it could be so much better.

After waiting 20 minutes for Welsh rarebit when it arrived it was brown and had a cakey consistency, and tasted of sauce I couldn't taste cheese or ham and was inedible and we asked for a refund

My wife and I have stopped here a few times and have always been impressed by the service and the selection. My wife avoids gluten and was quite surprised when she asked if there were any gluten free options and was told that, if she didn't mind the extra few minutes wait, they would make up a gluten free batter so that she could have the fish and chips that she really fancied. I had the honey roasted ham, they were both brought out together and delicious.

First off, I should start by saying, I've stopped off at oakchurch for a coffee and some cake many times before and I've been very happy.Unfortunately, at best, it's a coffee and cake shop and definitely can't be described as a restaurant. I've recently had what is described as 'Christmas dinner with all the trimmings' which was little more that a tiny plate of poorly cooked vegetables and some dry turkey. Genuinely, my Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, was 3 sprouts, half a carrot, a potato (which was the driest things I've ever put in my mouth) a little piece of turkey which has undergone the same dehydration process and the potato, whatever that may be and some gravy which may as well of been brown water.

We stopped here as we wanted to look round Oakchurch on our way back from Hay. The staff were very friendly and we only wanted a drink and a cake. The only slight quibble I had was that the tables were a bit sticky and needed wiping over once they were cleared. On the whole it was a very pleasant experience and would certainly go back if I was ever in Oakchurch.

Excellent choice of food from a snack to full meals. Beautifully cooked and presented. Your order is taken and then delivered to your table without too long a wait. Word of warning, they do not accept card payments, only cash, rather antiquated in this day and age!!!! There is a sign on counter informing you of this but it cannot be seen when there is a queue so be prepared and have cash available. It gets very busy at weekends and is renownded for roast dinners.

We called onto Oakchurch en route to Kington. The shop includes every aspect of country life: meat, veg, fruit, cheese, breads, preserves, plants, clothes, books, cards etc........ All are carefully chosen to be of high quality so some may find it a bit pricey but it seemed to be very good value. The staff were exceptional: very well informed about the products and willing to advise and help but not push or interfere.We the went for Sunday lunch in the carvery and again were delighted with the staff\; all cheerful, helpful well informed yet speedy and efficient without making one feel on is being rushed. There was very good choice and the prices were very reasonable. The dining room itself was pleasant but not atmospheric or special.The toilets are very clean and well stocked.A very well run and staffed enterprise.

We popped to Oakchurch (which is lovely for fruit, veg and meat!) and decided to try the coffeeshop for lunch. We both had the steak and ale pie - I don't normally eat pastry as I have a bit of an aversion to a small amount of filling dwarfed by a huge amount of stodgy pastry, but I needn't have worried! The meat was absolutely gorgeous and there was a large helping of meat. The pastry was also really nice. The vegetables were fine - cabbage, red cabbage, carrots and roast potatoes. A very nice lunch!

My initial reason for visiting here was because I read that they offered free wifi. You have to walk through each section of the Oakchurch shop before you get to the cafe. They sell various items from local produce, to gardening and pet items, to cards, books and games. The quality of the food in the shop is pretty high so the pricing is to be expected. However, the shops are well worth browse. Upon arriving in the cafe, I decided to treat myself to a large cooked breakfast consisting of, two rashers of bacon, sausage, beans, mushrooms, black pudding, two fried eggs and a slice of toast. At a pricey £6.50, I had high expectations. Thankfully, I was not left disappointed. I assume the ingredients used to make this breakfast is locally sourced. So with that in mind, perhaps the price is not so bad after all. I decided to have a pot of tea to go with it. After my £7.80 purchase for the both, I found a table that had power nearby and got myself wired. The breakfast arrived. I was not disappointed! Definitely of high quality and it even filled me up. Marks out of 10? Definitely a 9. Not somewhere I would always go for a breakfast, but most certainly somewhere I will come back to for a special treat.Also: I saw lots cakes consisting of a mixture of scones, cheesecake and other tasty desserts. They looked very impressive. Plus the girl at the counter said they were all made on site. I was just disappointed I had no more room to try one of them. Speaking of staff. The two girls that served me clearly know the importance of delivering excellent customer service. Service with a courteous smile goes a long way in my book. They exceeded my expectations today. Sorry I did not get their name, but very well done! I shall return! :)

Called in for sunday lunch but were dsappointed with the service we recieved,vegtables were at best thrown onto our plates and portion size made you wonder if there was a local shortage of cabbage and swede.probably won't be visiting again any time soon.

We were desperate for coffee-and-cake and would have stopped practically anywhere, but this place was a little goldmine. We had initially (as it is a Farm Shop) thought to just buy some ingredients and make our own meal, but instead stopped in the café and it was excellent. The service was smiling, pleasant and professional; the seating area was spotlessly clean and the coffee, in particular, was very good indeed. Recommended in every way.

Wanting something a bit different, mum and I came here hoping for a good meal and we got what we wished for! We both ordered the ploughmans which contained: home cooked ham, Stilton, cheddar, homemade coleslaw, homemade apple chutney, homemade pickled red onions, salad (which had the most amazing homemade dressing) and a chunk of homemade bread. It was delicious! The bread was still warm when it arrived. You can also purchase a jar of their homemade chutney and salad dressing for £1.50. We also had a rock cake and a piece of fruit cake which were both homemade and very tasty indeed. Both had great coffees to go with our meal. The service was fast and friendly. Very reasonably priced for good sized portions as well. Only downfall would be that the toilets are outside but apart from that, the whole experience was perfect! Especially having a nosey round a very lovely garden centre. We will definitely be coming here again.

Calling in on way home had a delicous sunday lunch very tasty indeed great coffee and cakes very friendly staff beautiful views andvto top it all a great shop to visit

we called by whilst cycling and had a coffee and cake. it was quire early and they were already busy. The staff were very friendly and polite. The cakes all looked delicious and were very generous portions. good value for money. the only thing i didn't like was the fact that the toilets were outside.

Driving back from Hay on Wye, which by the by I found disappointing, my wife for reasons best known to herself wanted an ice cream. We came across a sign for the Oakchurch Garden Centre come Farm Shop of which we discovered Berries is a part. First the Garden Centre is worth a visit on its own account and the Farm Shop is really impressive.The service at Berries was very good. The range of drinks and cakes impressive. There is a separate menu for ice cream which pleased my wife. It is what it is offering an interesting range of food but does not pretend to be high end. Worth a visit.

Food portions very generous reasonable prices very good service very pleasant views beautiful country side loverly outdoor area well worth a visit

Visited Oakchurch and decided to have lunch in their restaurant/coffee shop.Food served from opening time including breakfast till 11.30 am and lunches from 12 midday.large menu of hot and cold food.We had the Ploughmans which has Ham,stilton and cheddar,not separate,salad,pickles and their own bread.Very filling.Quick and efficient service.Can get very busy.There is a large car park and clean toilets.There is disabled access to all parts of the garden centre and the restaurant.

Nice location, clean restaurant. Good choice of food from sandwiches to a mixed grill ! Staff are friendly but rather hard to understand their English. "Italian Panini" was just a plain white slightly toasted baggette. Small bowl of chips (not homemade ) £3.20 !! Roasted veg pasta £7.20 very expensive for what you got. - no salad or garlic bread just a small bowl of pasta & veg.

Visited at three thirty and were disappointed to learn that there was no hot food available (why is it so hard to get a full meal mid afternoon in this country)? However, we decided to stay and have a sandwich. Turned out to be a good choice - lovely fresh bread and generous filling, at a reasonable price. Nice clean restaurant and pleasant staff.

Eaten here a number of times. The coffee is good and the brie bacon and cranberry paninis are enjoyable as is the Welsh Rarebit. The rest of the site is good as well particularly the butchers.

We come here a lot as my wife works in the village. The staff are all hardworking and friendly and the food - especially the Sunday lunches are a cut above most others in the county. There's also a nice outdoor searing area and play area for the little ones and goats. As a family it's always a place we come back to.

Very good lunch, clean, tidy nice range of home made Quiches, cakes etc and the Welsh Rarebit was very tasty and came with fresh salad. Good price and friendly service better than most Garden Centre cafes. Great local apple juices too! This is in Oak Churce Farm Shopping Complex

my friends and i always meet up at berries for a meal at least once a week .Fantastic food along with good company really makes my week .went in a few wednesdays ago with friends ordered our meal from polite helpful young person on the front who was actually making every customer feel special.Sat down to eat delicous meal quite close to serving area and was watching a young man collecting trays ,dirty dishes etc , same young man who very politely served me my pannina previous saturday .I.commented to one of my friends about how hardworking the young people are in this place [which i can,t say the same for a lot of other places i have been.Was then appalled to hear same young man reach kitchen area to be shouted at about not working fast enough.could see into kitchen from our seats as the washing up area is just through chains and DAN as the young man apeared to be called [HEARD IT SHOUTED AT TOP OF VOICE ] just stood in front of i presume whole kitchen staff , front staff and also within earshot of most of resturant just took extremely sarcastic coments about not moving quickly enough.i dont know who was doing this as. i could not see[guessing the owner or manager].very inappropriate behavior from a senior member of staff and very uncomfortable situation for Dan and work colleges .surely point could be got across in a more mature manner .has put me off coming to berries this week .have missed it but maybe come back next week and hope same situations do not occur again as the staff are just people not animals or machines.

We were passing and stoped at the Oakchurch farm shop, then decided on impulse to eat at Berries Restaurant which is inside the farm shop. To call it a restaurant is stretching it a bit, but it's superior to most garden centre and supermarket cafes. There was a bit of a queue to get in, but the counter service was pleasant and efficient, there was plenty of seating and good views out of the windows.When our meals were brought to the table we were pleasantly surprised - we both had jacket potatoes and both were served wih decent salad and a lot of topping. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and considering with the very competitive prices I would recommend this as a good alternative to bar meals and fast food.

I would class this as more of a cafe than a restaurant. The signs to the restaurant in the maze of a place just stop and you have to find your own way. There were three hapless staff serving behind the counter and more in the kitchen behind. We were the only two at the counter ordering brunch but yet it took half an hour to order a bacon sandwich, veggie breakfast (not advertised), tea and latte. The latte completely perplexed the young lad who then abandoned us to serve someone else before we could pay - two other people were served and paid before us! If I hadn't been standing for so long with a broken foot, it might have been comical. When I turned to walk to my seat the queue behind was very very long. We then waited an awfully long time for our food, by which time our tea and coffee were cold. When the food finally arrived, the bread for the bacon sandwich was stale sliced plastic bread and only two rashers of bacon. The veggie breakfast was swimming in oil, one small pat of butter for barely cooked toast and cheap catering sauces. Not what you'd expect from a farm shop with a deli on the side. The cakes looked home made but having spent £12.45 on very mediocre food, we weren't prepared to pay more. This poor quality put us off spending any money in the food hall, which had been the whole purpse of this visit. Sadly we won't be returning.