Brooklands Nurseries and Cafe Bar in Kirklees

I'm unsure where these other reviewers have been because I can't believe it's the same place I've been going to for the last 7 years... Brooklands Nurseries is the kind of place where you get exactly what you pay for, that is of course if you want a hot, filling meal and friendly staff welcoming you. The views are spectacular, it makes you proud to be in one of the most underrated places in Yorkshire. My favourite and go to meal is the hot chicken and stuffing sandwich and chips. It is genuinely the only cafe I've ever been too which offers this on the menu and it keeps me coming back time and time again. The chicken is always succulent, the gravy thick and tasty and the stuffing is fluffy and seasoned to perfection. If this alone doesn't sell this place to you then hold onto your hats... Not only do they have fantastic proper Yorkshire views but they have created a home for different types of wildlife with the pond and animal enclosures including Swans, Geese, Chickens, Ducks and Wallabies. I've seen people comment that it feels like they're kept in a back garden and maybe that is the vibe as you walk up but surely Chester Zoo and Beaumont Park were someone's back garden once? I feel like with some patience this little haven for these animals can only grow and I personally love being able to feed them and watch them as I eat. Not only this but they offer trail guides to anyone who is a walking/hiking enthusiast, I personally enjoy the walk down to Holmfirth after my meal to go and look at all the fantastic charity shops and scenic views Holmfirth also has to offer. I have been to Brooklands Nurseries on the sunniest, most glorious days and enjoyed sitting outside enjoying the fresh air. I have also been on the wettest, foggiest days and enjoyed the cosy atmosphere inside chatting with the ladies who run the cafe. For anyone who is in the Holmfirth area, I would definitely recommend jumping on the 310 bus up to Scholes and take a walk left along the road from the pub. Stop in and say hello to Brooklands Nurseries and I can guarantee you, you won't be disappointed!

Came to collect the flowers I ordered and thought wel just call in for a bite to eat. 1 large breakfast, 2 coffees, and a bacon and tomato sandwich cost just under £30!! The bacon and tomato sandwich came to just under £8.50! For 2 pieces of bacon and a few slithers of tomatoe in a teacake! Felt totally ripped off, so I left the flowers! So today, I had a reminder phone call to collect the flowers I ordered, and I politely said I won't be collecting them as I felt totally ripped off with the breakfast! the man then said im barred from ever visiting again for voicing my opinion. I even took a picture of the sandwich as I couldn't believe I paid that much money for a sandwich, which is normally around £4 😅 Apparently, I couldn't have ever eaten out before as that's the standard price everywhere!... Well, I'm sorry to say it's absolutely not especially in a cafe.

Nice coffee but microwaved pork pie and peas horrendous. I like a crispy pastry but this was like eating raw dough. Who microwaves a pie? Not good. Basic kitchen and cooking. Stick with a sandwich. Nice spot spoilt by very basic, average food.

Disappointing burger , I was expecting a thick juicy burger as it said it was from a well known local farm shop , I got a thin overcooked dry burger, there were no buns available which was accepted but no discount given . Overall poor value for money ,also soft drink’s expensive.

Good food but very over priced Roast beef sandwich with fries 12 quid baked potato with salad 11 quid???

You will have to win the lottery or be so rich that you don't care about money to visit this place. This used to be my go to cafe for the past 20 years after walking up holmfirth. Not been for a while. Visited this morning for a breakfast. The prices are extortionate! £2.50 for a can of coke (by far the most expensive can I have ever bought anywhere). £6.95 just for a fried egg sandwich. This is Yorkshire not central London! How much does a single egg cost.... say 30p and the bread..... say £50p, max that's 80p. £6.95!!!!!! Absolutely shocking. The owner must be off his rocker if he thinks these are acceptable prices. Disappointed and will not be returning. Could buy a months supply of eggs for the same price! On the positive the lady's behind the counter are nice and friendly and offer a good service. GREED

Me and my daughter came for lunch yesterday, she had chicken nuggets chips and peas and I had a hot beef, chips and salad, it was delicious. The setting is stunning, so peaceful. Sara and Laura are lovely and welcoming staff. Would definitely recommend.

Stood in a queue for 40 minutes to be served. One person on the till and one cooking. Sausage sandwich was DEEP FRIED cheap sausages on cheap Warburtons white bread. Such a shame as the setting is beautiful.

We really enjoyed our full english and vegetarian breakfasts, very tasty and as described. The service was quick and friendly, and the view is amazing with the hills and the pools with ducks and swans to watch. We would definitely recommend.

Fantastic food and views, we came fairly early and the staff were still prepping all of the delicious food but that didn’t stop them from putting customers first! However I can’t say the same for an older woman that works there! She was very abrupt, pushy and rude to us and a few more people after us that she had served! The manner and tone of her voice was not only intimidating but unprofessional! I think she needs some manners and respect for customers as it will most likely scare them away from this beautiful cafe. Other than that the rest of the staff were so lovely and nothing was too much for them! Can’t wait to come back.

Had a bacon sandwich here end of last year. Very fatty. The worst aspect was the smell inside. Came out smelling like a deep fat fryer. Hair and everything. Won’t be going back. Service wasn’t too friendly.

Visible dirt under the nails of the boy that served us. High chair for children was filthy so we asked him to clean it, he got a dirty cloth from the kitchen and gave it a quick dab which did absolutely nothing. Lost my appetite won't be going back. You would think with all that's going on that little cafes like this are deep cleaning, and doing everything they can to keep customers coming back. Food OK but cutlery wasn't clean not a nice experience for children.

I came here with family after it was recommended by my friends and I was definitely not disappointed! The food was absolutely delicious cooked perfectly and the service was fantastic (only 2 staff members on today and it was fairly busy! I was impressed) the lovely blonde lady made conversation and spoke to us like we were friends and I saw a young lady cooking who when I looked at smiled instantly even though she was very busy cooking lots! Now that is a service with a smile 😊 very lovely place to go and feel welcomed and of course I can’t forget the amazing views!

I have visited Brooklands for the last four Tuesdays with my 94 year old Mum, the food every time we visit has been outstanding, we have tried the breakfast to the fish and chips and the cakes, every meal was wonderful. The staff are also first class and make sure Mum is looked after and talk with her as though she was a friend. Finally, the view is terrific and watching the swans and ducks is an added bonus whilst enjoying the superb food.

Had a full breakfast, fried eggs cooked hard, hash browns full of fat as though they had been deep fried, everything tasted cheap for the price, won’t be returning for a breakfast, no excuse for being busy as there was no one else in !!!

By far the worst fish and chips I've ever had. Undercooked tastless food. The meal was also cold. How they can serve this is beyond the and its no cheap at £11.95. Go a few miles away to Compos in Holmfirth for proper fish and chips.

Myself and my partner visited Brooklands to buy some new plants , we decided to have lunch , the view from our terrace table of the swans on the pond so near to us, plus the view out over the beautiful countryside were fabulous and very relaxing. The service and food both exceptional , friendly staff good size portions ( I didn’t cook tea that day lol ) and a very good price . We bought our plants from an extremely good choice . We chatted to the owner who gave us advise about plant care and found out that they have fresh fish delivered for lunches too .. my partner is very exited about going back for that lol . All in all considering how difficult things have been for us all during this past year I recommend a visit to Brooklands ,pop in for lunch or a coffee if you’re visiting Holmfirth ,relax , have a look round and a chat , take in the views , we all deserve time out

Collected my gorgeous baskets from Brooklands yesterday. Absolutely stunning ...lovely staff ...very helpful and polite. A pleasure to visit this place ...the care is lovely as are the staff there ....thanks fir a lovely place on our doorstep. Would definitely recommend a visit.

We went for lunch here, previously have had very good experience for breakfast and occasional lunches but today was the worse experience here. We ordered a kids meal chicken nuggets chips and supposed to come with beans, nuggets tasteless and horrible to eat, my 4...

Took a four year old for a treat but cost £8 for a childs meal which was half a toastie ,a few chips and a small dish of baked beans. No drink included. The menu was very limited for adults as well and pricey. Lovely...

Had a pulled pork sandwich with chips and a coffee. Pork good, bread very cheap white bread roll, no choice offered. Too much stuffing, already on sandwich. Chips were like the bottom of the packet of frozen chips. Not many, and most of them very...

We visited this Tuesday for lunch. Food is old fashioned favourites but the setting is second to none especially on a nice day. You can either watch the ducks and swans in the large pond or just take in the beautiful scenery. The added bonus...

Went for breakfast last Sunday , The service was great , The food was good and well worth £8.95 ,We will certainly be back

Lovely place with lovely scenery and brilliant staff and food, lovely lady behind the counter Sara was brilliant and accompanied my picky food habits and kindly substituted things I didn’t like and gave me extra of what I did, would definitely go back

Think the first picture you see on this cafe is the day it opened. Called in for a bit of lunch. All the tables were full, full of used crockery though!! but could have been short of staff? or needs more staff. We were able...

popped in for a quick lunch, between the three of us we had a cheese sandwich, a toasted sandwich and a yorkshire pudding with gravy and sausage, not very good for £26, it didn't look or taste anything special either. We went through 4 sets...

The service is terrible and the cost is a joke. The first picture on here is a fraud, it looked nothing like this walking in. The plants looked sad the only thing this place has going for it is the setting. Don’t waste your money...

We love going here and sitting outside. The views are spectacular and of course are the ducks and other wildlife. The food is basic but good and fresh, we had toasties, which were delicious and great service. Nice staff.

My friend and I like to go out for a Christmas meal rather than buying each other presents. We ate here last year and back again this year. It was again a very good and hot Christmas dinner and very good value. The two ladies...

We had a great Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and crackers with the added bonus of popping in to see Santa on the way out (included in the price). Our 3 and 5 year olds were chuffed to bits with their cuddly teddy and...

I took both of my grandchildren for Christmas dinner and a visit to see Santa last week. The food was delicious, the service excellent, and the views were amazing, even though the day was cold and raining. The children loved Santa and their presents. A...

Took our 3yr old Grandaughter for Christmas dinner on Sunday. Sat by the window so she could see the swans & ducks in a chilled out atmosphere with fantastic views, After dinner she had her free visit to Santa, & was very happy with her...

Great place to have a coffee sat looking out over the duck pond, the kids love the duck and friends at the pond, coffee and cake is good and a little different for a coffee stop whilst garden shopping.

Fantastic location, good food and friendly atmosphere. Lovely outdoor seating area with pond, beautiful swans and ducks. Will definitely be returning!

This is the second time we have visited in the last two weeks, especially for the Sunday lunch. Great food, decent portion, well priced and a great view. I particularly like the stuffing, so tasty! Would really recommend going for some food.

We often pop in here for a coffee and cake because of the lovely view and outside tables by the duck pond, it's great to people watch and see the children getting excited about the ducks, geese, swans etc that are in the pond right by the outside cafe seating.

Have visited on many occasions with family and or friends for either a lunch or a coffee and cake whilst on a walk. On our last visit, my friend and I noticed the advert for a Christmas dinner and so we booked. The full turkey roast dinner was lovely and came with extra gravy and was piping hot. My friend had the Christmas pudding and I had the trifle, both delicious. All produced in a very small kitchen! An excellent meal with a great view. The staff are lovely too. Thanks.

Absolutely fabulous views through the panoramic windows (or from the patio area) but there are areas to work on.

Beautiful place we had a selection of meals I had cottage pie best I've tasted my husband had corned beef and vegetable pie he said it was beautiful my mum had bangers and mash with vegetables and my dad had a omelette everything was home made the lady that was cooking came over to ask if everything was ok and got us some more coffees we asked her name as we thought she was friendly so thank you very much Sarah we will definitely be recommending you

Lovely venue with fabulous views & great food. Would be better if there was someone there to supervise the young staff that they have although they were very pleasant they were not attentive enough & instead of clearing tables they just stood together in a group.

He visitado hoy para desayunar con Brooklands mi marido y mi hija. Yo he visitado antes, pero sentía la necesidad de felicitarlos por su fabulosa comida, excelente servicio y relación calidad-precio! ! Elegí la opción para vegetarianos y un plato caliente con Dos huevos fritos, dos croquetas de patata, alubias, un montón de champiñones y tomates cherry. El precio de £7. 45 incluido tostadas y un café/té. La cafetería está impecablemente limpio, tiene las vistas más hermosas y patos y cisnes. raro encantador ¿Qué más se puede pedir? !

Un grupo de 27 personas, es difícil encontrar lugares que pueden lidiar con los números y sirven buena comida. En Brooklands dieron mejores resultados tanto. Habíamos estado decepción por nuestra reserva original, pero cuando encontramos este lugar de tripadvisor que realmente esperaba que podría hacer frente. Es un negocio familiar, y todo el mundo fue muy amable y servicial. No teníamos pedidos, aunque había dado una indicación nos gustaría sándwiches fríos, pero la comida era ordenados y servido muy rápidamente. Las vistas desde la ventana del restaurante eran increíbles. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente. Ver el GPS, como algunos de nuestro grupo fuimos a otro centro casi jardín local.

Not only do Brooklands do the best hanging baskets around, they do top notch home cooked chips! Good to hear that things are cooked from scratch here. Staff are very welcoming. Excellent recent visit

He estado en Brooklands en varias ocasiones y nunca me ha decepcionado. En mi última visita me llamó con un amigo en el almuerzo. Elegí el corned beef hash llegó medio caliente con un buen parte de casa papas fritas caseras y deliciosos una pequeña jarra de salsa muy sabrosa, la comida llegó con verduras que rechacé en esta ocasión. Pensé que no era hambre, pero era tan agradable que el pulido mucho. Las vistas del valle mirando hacia nuevos Holme Mill son increíbles a través del cristal de las grandes ventanas. Me pareció que el personal era muy amable y cortés, y realmente no puedo hacer más por ti. Por desgracia en esta visita me estaba demasiado lleno para hacer el postre, pero las tartas en oferta parecía verdaderamente delicioso, próxima visita dejar un poco! 10 / 10 para el personal, la comida, buena relación calidad-precio y vistas.

Señorita estaba en su propia cuando a mí y a mi familia (alrededor de 8) entramos en un miércoles por la mañana. Ella se las increíbles con todo el que quiera diferentes bebidas de caliente a fría y luego seguimos con un desayuno perfecto también. Nos quedamos muy impresionados por su gestión del tiempo y cocinar! Gracias de nuevo

Maravillosa comida y comida Brooklands Viveros Cafetería Totties, Holmfirth West Yorkshire nuestros favoritos restaurante de Holmfirth lamentablemente cayeron en momentos difíciles, y ya no se abre cuando necesitamos comer. A dónde ir. . . ? Decidimos tomar un vistazo a la vida silvestre en viveros...

Absolutely gorgeous food and surroundings really enjoyed my meal while I was there I booked a meal for Mother's Day for my mum 2 courses for £15 with a free dessert my mums going to love this the girl behind the counter was really helpful when I booked and said she would set up my table and make it really special for my mum can't wait to see my mums face thank you brooklands

Brooklands garden centre is one of the top garden centres which I've been too! The staff and the food are the main reason in which I go. I get treated more than nicely and I love the way all the staff bond and work together as an effective team. I go in all the time because I just love the place! I definitely recommend to anybody out there.

I went to brooklands today and I definitely was not disappointed, the scenery is wonderful and the staff were lovely and hard-working. And on top of that the food was amazing! They offer a wide range of homemade cakes. I definitely would recommend this place to families as it is good for the kids to see the wildlife in the nursery.

Whilst out walking with the family we came across brooklands we where all tired and decided to stop and have something to eat glad we did I had roast chicken dinner it was fresh and gorgeous everything homemade my wife had smothered chicken she said it was the best she'd had my son had pizza chips and beans which included a drink where already planning our next visit I want to try something else on the menu the surroundings are amazing plenty to see going to bring my camera next time staff where also very friendly didn't mind answering my questions about the swans that are sitting on eggs

Came here for breakfast last week, what a find! Amazing quality food & extremely good service! (One of the best places in holmfirth iv'e found for a good big breakfast) Lovely location over looking a pond full of ornamental ducks & black swans! Will definitely be returning soon. Also thanks to the lovely waitress Kia who served me. Five star food, five star service. Not to be missed!

I stumbled across this lovely little coffee shop/cafe when I was out walking one day. And what a hidden gem it is. staff were sooo polite and cheerful, recently read over reviews and I don't understand how the two girls behind the counter were being too giggly? I think it's lovely to go in to places where the staff are happy it gives such a good atmosphere. The prices are reasonable you get what you pay for, saw the other review about the toasty they looked to be nothing wrong with it not sure how you can make a meal so simple in to something fancy? Anyway I enjoyed everything I had my partner had a toasty and she loved it, it came with a gorgeous fresh side salad with a delicious dressing, I had a homemade pie which I enjoyed too with the best homemade chips I've ever had. I saw that they had a specials board and a pensioners specials board too I asked about children's meals and they gave me a list of things they do for kids too. There really is something for everyone and to top it off the view is something else, it's worth going just for the view. I recommend a visit to see wallabies and black swans in which they have too! It's such a nice place to visit! Keep doing what you're doing Brooklands.

I love Brooklands! This is defiantly my go to place, the staff are lovely and the food is delicious, being a regular I've noticed that they update the specials boards which include pensioner specials meals there is something that everyone will like! I've noticed they've introduced quite a few vegetarian options which I must say they have not always had in the past but they have really started to cater for all types of needs. My last visit was at Christmas I took my mum and dad and we had a Christmas dinner and I must say it was delicious it's nice to go out for a meal just to not have to cook or wash up but when the meal is delicious it makes the experience sooo much better! 100% would recommend people to try Brooklands.

Group of six ladies for birthday lunch. Couldn't have asked for better. Wonderful service, lovely food and great surroundings. Many thanks for a very special lunchtime xxxEveryone enjoyed their lunch and the quality of the food, couldnt have been made more welcome.Thank you so much.

I decided to pop in for a sandwich, I have visited a few times, with friends, and always found it nice . Today sadly not ! The tables were dirty , along with my seat looking very tread bear and worn . The toasty was edible but very low on ham ! The lettuce was swimming on the plate , the two young girls seemed to spend a lot of their time giggling behind the screen . Hope this is just a bad day !

Brought my family had a lovely day we went in to the cafe for lunch my mum had a pensioners lunch for £5.95 which she really enjoyed I had feta and bacon omelette which was lovely my son had pizza meal deal that came with a piece of flapjack and a drink overall we really enjoyed our day and can't wait to visit again

Lovely little coffee shop! Absolutely stunning views! Menu has a wide option of stuff to choose from with gluten free options available too! The coffee was delicious and they also have home made cakes which is a bonus! Plenty to look at such as wallabies, ducks, swans and birds! Very very helpful and cheerful staff will most certainly be going again!

We have been for breakfast quite a few times, but this last visit was a very big let down, the food was poor,cheap sausages that were awful, am sure before we have had proper butchers sausages, these were like the cheapest frozen ones,cold beans generally a very poor meal think the only decent thing was the pot of tea. Come on Brooklands pull your finger out and get back to top form. I have noticed there's other poor reviews, what a shame

Called in today for lunch, three of us, we all had the pensioners special. Meat and potatoe pie, chips, mushy peas and plenty of lovely thick gravy, there are other choices to pick from plus they have a large blackboard advertising all the other meals that they serve. Pie washed down with a good pot if tea. I had the coffee and walnut cake " loaded with walnuts", my guests had the trifle, one of them said it was very refreshing and exactly how a trifle should be, fruit and cake in jelly topped with custard and cream. Although it was a hot day we sat inside the cafe a light airy room. After our meal we decamped to an outside bench to sit and watch the ducks playing in the pond, very relaxing we didn't want to move.

Being locals and used to dining in the many excellent restaurants, cafés, and farm shop cafés in the area, we thought this one would be of the same quality but, unfortunately, it was not. On arrival we were very impressed, a nice modern café building overlooking ponds with both black and white swans with their new born cygnets, other wild fowl, and magnificent views across the valley. Firstly we opted for lunch to be followed for a tour of the nursery to buy some plants.We chose the locally produced meat and potato pie with mushy peas and chips, thinking I would not have to cook a meal at home in the evening. When it came I thought, oh well I can see my husband will want a meal after all. The wedge of pie was about 1½ inches wide at the crust and the whole thing about 3½ inches long with more potato than meat. The chips were - well, some were soggy and can only presume that they were warmed up left-overs and the others fresh but not cooked long enough as they were still raw inside, no mushy peas but canned peas, bland and tasteless.No puddings on the menu but assorted cakes hot or cold with either cream or custard. Some friends ordered hot with custard, but they all came cold. The cakes were stodgy only deserving to be served hot with custard. To conclude, the restaurant staff was wonderful, cheerful and obliging, shame about the food.In the Nursery, the plants were very reasonably priced but, apart from the man who was collecting the money, there was no one around to ask for advice or recommendations.There are many more nurseries with excellent cafés in the area so I won’t be going here again.

Overall the food was good, a little slow, but when sat in lovely surroundings admiring the view I'd rather wait a little longer for good home cooked food. However, I got a shock when my plate arrived. After asking if they had soya milk and going for herbal tea when they said no I ordered corned beef hash, thinking I was getting nothing but corned beef and veg, which would be the easiest option on my restricted diet, but it came with a n ash layer full of butter and milk blathered in melted cheese. Having grown up within 5 miles of the area and spent over 50 years eating corned beef hash, I have never seen it with mash, I don't eat potatoes very often and was looking forward to chunky chopped ones along with plenty veg all mixed together together. Having got over my initial shock that I wasn't warned it contained dairy, having already asked when ordering, I ate it, knowing I would pay the price over the next couple of days, but despite being full I f thing's I'm supposed to avoid and very little of what I was looking forward to, only carrots and brocoli served alongside it (cooked to perfection however, along with a jug of thick gravy that I knew not touch) I did actually enjoy it, perhaps because, it was food I no longer eat, but have now learned that even if something on the menu appears to be wheat and dairy free, to still ask what it contains, just in case as I'm still paying the consequences.Beautiful setting overlooking the duck pond and surrounding countryside, my grandkids will love it. I will return, but wiser next time.

Called in for lunch. Extremely slow service... one young lad taking orders and making the drinks whilst others were hanging around. Tables needed clearing and no one was in a rush to do it. The tuna sandwich was nothing special and the coffee cake didn't taste of coffee. The only thing worth looking at are the various animals and the lovely view.

Cafe is very nice,food good. Interesting for children with the pond and small animals to look at. Good quality plants and a service provided to have your containers filled with plants of your choice.

Cosy coffee shop serves all the usual stuff with a smile. We had coffee but there seemed to be a good choice of cake, breakfasts, light lunches etc on offer. Worth going just to see the wallabies!! Oh and of course the amazing views of the valley!!

We called today to have a look for some Spring hanging baskets and decided to stop for a coffee when we saw all the outside tables in the sun. Sat in a lovely sheltered spot and enjoyed the sunshine and the amazing views. Staff are friendly and we enjoyed some delicious fresh cakes and coffee. It's lovely to be able to sit outside and great for dog lovers.

Loved it! Steak pie and chips on a rainy day with the valley in view. Big pot of tea and a cheery lady to serve us! What more could you ask for

We've been to Brooklands a few times and haven't been disappointed once. If you want a cheap quick breakfast or lunch, then it's ideal.Don't expect anything fancy; the food is only okay, but it's reasonably priced. It seems you need to purposefully ask for condiments too.The building and grounds are well kept, and when it's warmer there is plenty of outdoor seating with lovely views. Unfortunately dated interior decorating lets down the cafe a little.Staff have always been friendly and order time to service has been consistently quick.

Lovely location however that does not compensate for the quality of food served. Ploughmans lunch consisted of a pork pie, a dish of sandwich cheese, dish of Branston sandwich pickle,4pickled onions ,4slices of Apple very fatty and grisly ham and a half a tea cake £7.95 for the pleasure looks like it was just thrown on the plate. No thank you will not be coming again

I've been trying out a few cafes in the New Inn / Howarth area recently, and this is my latest find-and it's a little delight. Brooklands is a small garden centre which sits at the top of a hill and it has the most beautiful outlooks. In addition, the owners have created a small animal and bird area, which is wonderful for both adults and children to view.. At my time of visiting, there were 2 lambs, some white and black swans and their adorable chicks and a multitude of ducks and feathery trousered hens! The small café has seating inside and out, with a full length glass window to make the most of the views. The menu is fairly basic but prices are reasonable, the staff are pleasant, and the coffees were piping hot. I was sorely tempted by the home made cakes, but resisted, but the child at a neighbouring table had a superb looking bacon sandwich, which he heartily enjoyed.Here is a link to the current menu.http://www.brooklandsnurseries.co.uk/coffee-shop/As a bonus, the nursery is dog friendly, and cards are accepted for payment.This venue is only a stones throw away from Holmfirth, and if you've ever seen Last of the Summer Wine, you will know how beautiful the scenery is.