Bistro Le Jardin (High Trees Garden Centre) in Leeds

Very tasty food, well presented. Two young ladies front of house were very pleasant and helpful… but yes there’s a BUT. It was so cold, not at all cosy. Might try it again but if its still cold that’s it. Shame cos it’s handy and the food is good

Spotlessly clean. Had a really nice breakfast and a cuppa. Do glad it's back open. Enjoyed it very much. It's good that dogs are welcome too.

I visit High Trees on a regular basis, but after going on Sunday, never again. The Chef was having a massive argument with a member of staff, me and a few other visitors just sat there really embarrassed. It was really unprofessional. I had a very long wait for my food and when it arrived it wasn't up to the usual standard. Not sure what is going on as they don't seem to have the usual high standard of food and the sandwiches on a lunchtime look like they were from a supermarket. Not nice at all. High Trees used to be lovely, not sure if the chef is new but things really need to improve before me and my friends go again.

I came in the other day with my family, lovley two girls on the front, quick service on making our large drinks order However when I came to order food things became a problem including kitchen difficulty’s When the food finally arrived (30 minutes late) It was lacking the quality I anticipated as I’ve visited this cafe previously and never had anything to complain about with the food. Despite the girls on the front putting up a professional act, they looked exhausted but still used manners and be polite despite the other member of staff working. Overall this has made a new impression on me and I won’t find myself bringing me nor my family back anytime soon

Totally disappointed, had voucher for afternoon tea, rang and booked, although the girl who took booking was a bit flaky, but she spoke to another member of staff who confirmed she could take booking. Today rang to confirm booking for this afternoon and told nothing in diary and chef did not have stuff in to do it for us. Had been looking forward to going all week, so terrible customer service although I can't say what the food is like

The two young girls at the front were friendly and took our order My grandsons meal arrived fairly timely along with our drinks so far so good However we then had an horrendous wait of over half an hour while we had to listen to an intense argument from the kitchens We asked when our meals would be ready and were asked to reconfirm our order. We asked if we could have our money back but were advised our meals were being cooked so agreed to stay. Eventually my wife’s meal arrived followed eventually by mine several minutes after The only plus was that the meals were good when they arrived but surely they should all arrive together and not while we had to listen to highly unprofessional behaviour by a female member of the staff behind the scenes. I did feel sorry for the young girls who had to suffer the dissatisfaction of ourselves and three other diners for matters that were beyond their control. We won’t be returning and would suggest that to avoid disappointment you avoid this establishment

The breakfast was lovely, we got the small one there was ample on it ,it was cooked really nice .The staff were lovely ,will definitely go back again .

I went to get some plants and was told that the café was open, so thought I would have something to eat. What a great place, very friendly staff nothing was to much trouble, great menu. Had a full English!!!!! The best I have had in ages, I will be back to try the rest of the menu It's great to see an independent garage centre instead of a group one where you can buy everything except plants

We've been coming here for years. The Cafe has been taken over & it was their first day today. We ordered a bacon & egg sandwich and a sausage sandwich plus tea. The food arrived before the tea. I had to ask for the tea 3 times & when it did arrive there was no milk. My mums egg & bacon was covered in black bits. My sausages had been squashed not sliced in two and one was raw. I took it back & they did apologise and refund. I then had to wait another 20mins for a pre buttered toasted tea cake the size of a crumpet. Which was oddly served in a bowl. Really disappointed bearing in mind the great breakfasts we've had in the past. A lot of the other customers seemed to know the owner which may have caused the delays.

Three teas and a pork pie, £10 absolutely dreadful. Food looks dreadful, overpriced. No proper warm food, staff as miserable as sin and tables filthy. The place wants demolishing it’s that scruffy. Never again, horrible place!!

Me and my husband had afternoon tea booked for the 2nd June. The young woman that served us was so polite and took so much effort and time to present us with the most beautiful afternoon tea. It looked absolutely lovely and it tasted delicious ❤️.

Never had a bad afternoon tea anywhere until we visited this place. Not surprising we were the only people there - the actual sandwiches-tiny cakes were ok - but the cup of tea?! We sat at our table, two cups (not a pot) arrived - we slowly drank it, well finished by the time the ‘food’ came after 20 mi utes - we asked for more tea and the member of staff seemed surprised and said ‘you’ve already had it!’ No more tea was forthcoming. Just unbelievable. The Garden centre itself is poor and scruffy and as for the ‘Posh Tat’ area - it would be a lot better having afternoon next to the council tip Never again - just dreadful

Writing this review whilst still sat in the cafe. We ordered hot drinks and cake for our party and one of the cakes ordered was a piece of poppinc candy and chocolate orange brownie. It had hair in it and so we mentioned it and it was replaced. The second piece ALSO had hair in it. We returned the cake and this time asked for a refund. I suggested that considering that 2 out of 2 piece of brownie contained hair baked into the mixture that they should really dispose of the rest that is on sale. They have not done this though. Bathrooms are unpleasant, unclean and don't have any toilet paper in them. Tables are not clean - we had to ask for ours to be cleaned before our order was brought out. The waitress cleaned part of the table but left half of it unwiped with spills and crumbs from the last people still on the table. This was our first visit and I don't think that we will be giving the place another chance as clearly health and safety is a bit of an issue here and we prefer to visit places that are clean and hygienic. Shame as it was supposed to be an early Father's Day treat for my dad. My daughter also tried to use the play equipment outside and put £1 into the ride and it didn't work.

Called here for breakfast whilst passing . Place is clean and staff polite but £10.95 for a full English breakfast is one if the most expensive I have had in long time. even including a hot drink and toast. The Ivy in Leeds city centre is only about ,£12.99 for a full English. Breakfast poor. over cooked sausage and far too many beans that I assume to fill the plate up .butter that with came with toast frozen rock hard and totally useless at spreading on the toast .as stated earlier I was only passing so won't have to returning any time soon. luckily

We had an afternoon tea twice at the cafe which was really lovely! The customer service was great both times Tamara the chef makes the best cakes by far fabulous sandwiches catered to our needs . Thank you so much . I only have one complaint I was a little disappointed because coffee was unlimited first time I came but this time we were charged for any extra drinks ,and only allowed one drink with our afternoon tea . Which was a bit hash has I have read people had top ups of drinks and so did we when I came the first time . I will still keep coming because people are lovely and helpful at yje garden centre and cafe . Thank you for the best afternoon .

I had a Groupon voucher for an Afternoon Tea so we visited here last Friday. I have never been here before and was surprised to see how big the garden center is. When we arrived at the restaurant we were told to sit wherever we liked. A lot of the tables were waiting to be cleared so it looked a bit untidy. We were surprised that they had plastic flowers and plants throughout the restaurant with it being a garden center and them selling live plants. The restaurant looked tired and dated and the tables and chairs were quite shabby and it had a musty smell about it. We were asked what drinks we would like and offered a choice of sandwiches and bread. We asked for a selection and, after a short wait, we were brought a large wooden frame with a great selection of sandwiches and cakes. The sandwiches were really nice and tasted very fresh. We had a bowl of crisps to share and a small pork pie each. There was a lovely selection of cakes and a scone with jam and clotted cream. We were so full after all the sandwiches and cakes and thought the offer was very good value for money. It was a little disappointing that not once did anyone come over to ask if everything was OK nor were we offered a top up drink. We had to go to the counter and asked if we could have another couple of coffees which they did bring over but it would have been nice had someone come over and asked if we would like anything else. I don’t think I will return, even though it was very good value for money, because the place is quite tired and dated and the lack of attention by the staff.

Not good ordered a scone and it was rock hard, like it had been frozen definitely not fresh. Cup of tea was tasteless. Sat outside and place looked neglected. Won’t return overpriced and poor standard.

My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to an afternoon tea and we were not at all disappointed. The café was very well set out, the staff were extremely attentive, the presentation of the afternoon tea was really neat and special, and all the food served was of the highest quality. The food was presented on a miniature picnic table. There was the added extra of a portion of salad and a bowl of crisps to have with your sandwiches and the bread and fillings were plentiful, fresh and tasty. I was absolutely stuffed and needed a doggy box to take a couple of my cakes home with me. I will certainly book again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue for a special afternoon tea treat.

This cafe is a little gem, limited menu but well done, table service and proper cutlery, plates etc and they can accommodate gluten free, delicious cheese and ham toastie with homemade made chips, super friendly staff and well done for being a small haven in all this madness

Ambience pleasant, comfortable and felt covid-safe but the food was a shocker. The only savoury dishes available were breakfast wraps, a narrow range of sandwiches and sweet potato chips. The chips were cooked well. At £7.99 the breakfast wrap was well-stuffed and looked good, but the wrap itself was tough, bacon overcooked and hard, sausage too salty. The scrambled egg and baked beans were its only redeeming features. Cup of tea was good. Victoria sponge was over-sweet. Texture OK but had too much butter icing. Overpriced at £3.99.

We called in while buying from the great selection of plants. Sat outside socially distanced from other customers. Lovely coffee, pasty and jaffa cake cheesecake! There was plenty of room inside also. Good service and nicely presented. Toilets available if needed!

Ordered tea and a latte, £4.90, piggin Eck, what do they do, hand milk the cow? Teabag tasted of nothing despite brewing 5 mins. Will not be coming again, what a rip off

Lovely garden centre with a large selection of merchandise. After a good look around, we dropped in for a pot of tea. We managed to resist the mouth watering cakes, but noticed others enjoying afternoon tea. There was plenty of space both inside and outside to rest with a beverage, and somewhere for youngsters to let off steam. Not far from Leeds Bradford Airport, at least here it doesn't cost to park!

I visited the cafe today and was thoroughly disappointed. My first choice is generally a fruit scone with jam and fresh cream. However, I saw the cream scone in the display cabinet and decided not to bother. The cream was yellow ! The scones were in the cabinet with the jam & cream already in them. I like to put my own jam and cream in them. I ordered a latte. It appeared to be one of those machine that you put a cup under and just push a button, very disapointing. It left a horrible taste in my mouth. There were no cakes there that tempted me. I won't visit the cafe again unless things change drastically.

Visited the garden centre today to buy a few plants. Decided to have a coffee - what a tatty place. Unkempt, uncleared tables, uninspired and uninspiring staff, slow service (had to give the guy a nudge to produce our two coffees after a 20 minute...

What a great place to visit. They have a Farm Tractor Musuem which was unexpected but brilliant. We love the organised chaos of plants, such a large place to walk around when the weather is sunny, It felt more like a walk in a woodland...

Went for sparkling afternoon tea and we sat in sun. It couldn’t have been more perfect. Plus had cakeaway as so much❤️ plus other half went all Cornish and Devon so as not to upset any friends 😂

Lovely food. Lovely staff. Good coffee. Nice new entrance to garden centre. Just need the plants sorting out now

We booked through Groupon for my mum and dad and daughter and youngest grandson for their birthdays. We were thrilled with the food and service. It was first class - we received a lovely welcome, very chilled out and lovely atmosphere and were made to...

Called for afternoon Tea on a Groupon offer. Staff very friendly, food good. Personally would prefer more sandwiches) 4 1/2 two mouthful sandwiches each) and far less cakes would be preferable, and one small pot of tea with small extra water and tiny milk jug...

What a wonderful experiance, the place itself could do with a wash and brush up but you couldnt fault the staff and cuisene, it was delightful

Popped in for light lunch and a mooch around the garden centre. Had home cooked chips butty, tea and cheesecake and were all good, home cooked chips in a large bap and decent size piece of cheesecake. Food was very good, other mains around £8-10...

Have been past here so many times but never before gone in to try the cafe. Went in for a breakfast. Fairly nicely done.Very relaxed ambience - a mix of seating, wood fire and newspapers available to read. Rectangular plate was a bit too much...

Had advocado and eggs on muffins came with loads of salad. Massive portions! Nice staff, not crowded, great value. Lovely cup of ERl Grey!

This cafe is really a hidden gem. You have to look past the fact that the building has not been finished and looks very temporary. The cafe itself is lovely. Wood burner in the middle. A really good range of food, friendly and efficient service....

Love High Trees coffee shop. We visit a lot. Friendly atmosphere, relaxing, lots of space. The food is generally good but dear, dear High Trees what is going on with all that salad and coleslaw you keep adding to everything? Should the side salad be...

We called in for a coffee because the usual cafe we use on our way to the airport was closed. Really pleased we did. The coffee was great. We sat near a log fire and relaxed. The staff were very pleasant and there was a...

A garden centre with a hidden attraction a coffee shop serving afternoon tea. What a delight. Spoilt for choice and outfaced. A lovely selection of sandwiches - your choice. Cakes scones all served on a miniature picnic bench . Choice of drinks service with a...

Absolutely lovely afternoon the place wants a bit of a revamp however the staff are great nothing was too much trouble, the afternoon tea was lovey, sandwiches, cakes and scones, took a box home as we couldn’t eat it all, lots of tea two of...

The garden centre has a limited choice unless you are mostly into common shrubs and border annuals and common perennials. Uncommon perennials, alpines and unusual plants are poorly represented. What is really striking is the unkept appearance of the place and sad state of many...

We purchased via Groupon as prior to that we hadn’t heard of this place. The service was great as was the afternoon tea. There was lots of variety and portion sizes were just right too. We would definitely go back again.

This is the second time we have visited this garden centre and cafe. The whole place is such a mess. The food was rough, the chips being black and charred. The pricing was all over the place. The disabled toilet had massive pools of water...

Didn't even knew this place existed but then again I'm not a keen gardener. Bought a Groupon voucher for their afternoon tea. Superb value and would have happily paid the full amount from what we got. We got to chose the sandwiches and they even...

Mismatched furniture which adds to the overall appeal. The food was great. I had the all day breakfast, my husband and grandson the Yorkshire puddings filled with beef. The cakes were delicious( lemon drizzle and chocolate sponge). The young waitresses were very friendly and efficient....

Everything about this garden centre is a dump, unloved and uncared for plants and trees, such a waste, everything is over priced for the condition of the plants they sell. Looks like it is ready for closing down. The face book page is not a...

The plants are old, tired and uncared for. The garden furniture on sale has been there for years, the cafe is run down with lax service and unappetising food, and now there's a "reclaimed" section outside aling the lines of a poor quality "Salvage Hubters"...

We visited the garden centre last week and popped in the cafe for afternoon tea. The first thing that greeted me upon entering was the smell of cooking fat which reminded me of a transport cafe. There were lots of tables spare but hadn't been...

Purchased the afternoon tea offer on groupon for two for me & my friend today was a little disappointed 1 hot drink which we had finished by time food arrived.no top up & very little savoury choice .3 small sandwiches on sliced bread to share...

The coffee shop is tucked away and quite difficult to find. The décor is a bit mis-matched and dated but the food is very tasty, probably the best omelette I've ever had and the portion sizes are huge. Will definitely be going back

Really not sure how to review this coffee shop. We have visited it now twice, the food is good and I think good value for money. The cafe or Bistro as it is shown as is not very appealing, all in all it seems a...

I bought afternoon tea for 2 last Sunday. My husband and I went with my granddaughter and her boyfriend. The room was quite cold, even though there was a wood burner, it was only just lit and the room is very shabby. The table was...

The coffee shop at High trees garden centre, Horsforth has a nice menu including afternoon tea. It has plenty of seating including sofas and a wood burning stove. Plenty of nice seating outside also. It's also licensed for evening food and drinks.

We went to Both Garden Centre and Coffee Shop.. Both are Very good... All the Staff were friendly and the service was top class,serving a good choice from snack food to Full Dinner meals.Very good food on offer,and excellent Cakes ~ We saw some with...

We went here with a Groupon voucher. The garden centre itself is a mixed bag, having some attractive and well maintained features, like the bedding plants section and the shop. However, there are many areas which just look abandoned with old stock left in no...

We visited in Sept using a voucher. The picnic afternoon tea was lovely. I chose qa pit of tea early grey and there was plenty for the whole meal. Sandwiches were lovely. Plenty of filling and tasty. Cakes were lovely with full size scones and...

Meet up with friends for lunch and to look round the garden centre not realising they had a bistro cafe and was pleasantly surprised at the range of food and portion sizes? Couldn't fault any of the food I had the Whitby scampi with chips...

Had never been to this garden centre before, but visited for afternoon tea. Initial impression wasn't great - everything looked a little tired in the shop, but in fairness they were getting their Christmas display sorted. The cafe was a real surprise - a lovely...

Me and my aunty went to High Trees Coffee Shop with a Groupon voucher. We looked round the Garden Centre first and bought a few Xmas items. The Staff were very friendly and helpful in both the garden centre and coffee shop. We were booked...

Decided to try out the Spanish evening we had seen advertised. On arrival the staff were friendly & welcoming as always. The dozen tables were lit by candles and low lighting which made for a good atmosphere + some guitar music in the background. We...

Lovely food and friendly staff although the service can be a bit hit and miss if they are busy. Best to eat in the conservatory as the main hall can be a bit noisy with a lot of echo. Some nice products in the shop...

We recently enjoyed a delicious Afternoon Tea here. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful when explaining and taking our order. We could choose our selection of sandwiches along with tea or coffee and when our Afternoon Tea came it was served on a little...

This is the second visit to Bistro le Jardin, on the first occasion I had the gammon,(two large pieces of perfectly cooked gammon, two Happy gas, pineapple ring, peas and the best chips I have had in a restaurant for a long time. My wife...

lovely garden centre and cafe. highly recommended. The service was very helpful and as you would hope for. thanks

A group of eight booked for a "Spanish" night meal. When we got there a couple of our party were having a drink, but the remaining four had to wait a further 20 minutes before anyone came to take the order. We had all decided...

Bought this afternoon tea on a groupon voucher. Nice choice of sandwiches, scrumptious scone and a lovely selection of small cakes. Neither my friend or I drink tea , nor a problem, coffee or soft drink was served as an alternative. Everything was done very...

We had a lovely afternoon. Our sandwiches and cakes arrived on a small picnic table along with our coffee and tea. The staff were very pleasant. Thank you.

Lovely coffee and scones but took 18 mins to arrive at table. Lots of staff but filthy tables everywhere. Beautiful garden centre tho. Very quirky!

We called in here one evening, I had just landed at Leeds and Bradford airport after a week away. As it was fairly late we decided to call in to eat, saving having to make anything when we arrived home. I had had a long...

I had popped in here for some plants and saw the sign for the coffee shop. It was completely empty so the tea and sandwich that I ordered were very quick. They tasted really good. There were lots of odds and ends in the shop...

Interesting location within a Garden Centre. Staff helpful and friendly. Worth a visit linked to a look for plants etc.

Had a lovely afternoon tea the selection of sandwiches were very impressive and freshly made followed by a homemade scone and little cakes .Bought the groupon voucher which made it fantastic value. Great friendly service throughout the garden centre nice little afternoon out ☺

I have never written a negative review but felt this was justified! Grotty, shambolic with below average food. My tuna on brown was a stale breadcake with inedible tasteless tuna! I added salt and pepper and more mayo but was pointless. I didn't want to...

Good licensed cafe which turns into a bistro in the evenings. We visited for lunch whilst at High Trees. Good choice for lunch - everything from sausage egg and chips,jacket potatoes and salads. I had a large Yorkshire pudding with sausage and mash which was...

My friend and I use to be frequent visitors to the 'old' café in the garden centre and made straight for there - to find that the café had moved (and expanded) which took a bit of finding. A much larger venue but can only...

Plenty of space in this coffee shop inside the garden centre. A little bit chilly sometimes so people gravitate to the wood burning stove! I visited with a friend and we sat on the comfy sofas for coffee, a lovely fresh scone and a good...

I love the novelty of this place i.e. tucked deep inside a high-class garden centre is an equally classy coffee shop/cafe by day (all days) cum bistro by night (Thursdays only). The food invariably tastes fresh and the quality is second to none. Some reviewers...

A very good afternoon tea the food was excellent. However we had quite a wait to be served and organisation was somewhat lacking. However the staff were apologetic for the delay. The garden centre is pricey although they have a good selection of all things...

Read dome of the other reviews for this establishment and one would think we haven't been to the same place at all. Came for lunch on Easter Monday. Been once before recently for a coffee. Quirky but has an unfinished air about it e.g. The...

Had been once before and thought it was going through a refurbishment. So 5 months on, went back to try again. The garden centre had not improved, the whole place could do with a good clean up, such a shame. Some nice plants but a...

Called this morning for haircuts at the barbers hut, yes you can get yer hair cut and you can also get a top quality full English as well as buying plants etc. The food is delicious and all locally sourced. The restaurant is open all...

Don't think normal garden centre restaurant ...this is the quirkiest mix of furniture, surroundings, bar and environment. Add excellent food across the day, including afternoon teas, and a weekly bistro on a Thursday and you have a wonderful eating experience that should tempt all tastes....

We go there for breakfast all the time! I really like it, would certainly recommend to anyone. Good full English. Went yesterday - i confess that I moaned about my snotty egg but they quickly did me a nice new one, no fuss; I thought...

I regularly drive passed the garden centre without a thought of it having a hidden gem at the bottom. Looking for somewhere for a stop after a cold walk on the Chevin this place popped up in Google, and I'm glad it did. We parked...

Came for a celebratory bacon Bettie and coffee on my birthday. Bread was fresh, bacon was tasty and perfectly cooked and tomato ketchup was plentiful!

Love this cafe. They do a great bacon and mushroom sandwich. Lovely food and really nice people running it.

If Tamara is working and Jo is cooking you are in for a treat, Tamara is lovely and jo takes exceptional care when preparing food and you can tell it's done with pride. 5 stars just for Tamara service and Jo' s cooking :)

First visit to new enlarged cafe and will be the last . What has happened ?? Took 35 mins for order to be taken and a further 30 mins before food delivered by which time drinks were cold. Have been a few times to previous...

A large crowd visited here after we were let down by a previous venue. We only came for coffees and so were very surprised how good the service was for our group of 13 people. The waitress was friendly, efficient and smiley. Well done.

We visited today and were told the electric was off making it hard to make some things, they handled it well telling us what we could have and we're apologetic. Was a bit cold but we have been here before the cafe was relocated and...

We are frequent visitors to the coffee shop which is accessed through the rather antiquated garden centre. There is now a table service and the staff are pleasant and attentive. The food is traditional and good value. Well worth a visit, the centre is situated...

The young man that served us was really pleasant and couldn't do enough for us. When in the area will definitely call again.

Previously the only fault was the size of this venue. Not so now . The kitchen alone must be bigger than the original site at the front off the garden centre. Now a slightly longer walk takes you to a massive, in comparison , seating...

Despite being really short staffed on a bank holiday, they were all cheerful and working to their best ability. A little more organisation would have helped, maybe we arrived just after a busy spell. The food was tasty, and well presented. The staff young and...

A very nice lunch. Good portions and nicely presented. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. The place is large and airy and the tables are nicely spaced. I was a bit disappointed with the nursery gardens, most plants were past their best but we're...

We called principally for the garden centre but whilst there had a teacake and coffee. Not much can be said about these meagre items they were both about average. However it would appear that the whole place is having a makeover and as a consequence...

Tucked away in a corner of the High Tree Garden Centre you will find this little gem of a coffee place. A short menu offers variety of homemade treats. The cakes and the coffee are the best you can find in Leeds, and we have...

Lovely little 'bolt hole for a hot or cold snack with outside eating area- if the weather nice. Often pop in for a quick cuppa and a few plants!

Just called into the garden centre and decided to have a coffee and something to eat, was served by a nice cheerful young lady, had a bacon sandwich and coffee. the lady who brought it to the table was just the opposite to the one...

Lovely food (kind of pub food style) and lovely to sit outside on a sunny day. Great for kids as the micro pigs are nearby as are the goldfish. Small children's play area and a little pond add to the atmosphere. VERY warm indoors on...

We wanted something eat after a meeting in Harrogate and as this was on our way home we decided to try the coffee shop. Ordering was easy, I ordered the beef burger and tomato sandwich and my partner ordered the ham and cheese toastie with...