Buttercups Tearoom in Harborough

We've called at this tearoom in the past and found the setting and food extremely good. Not so now! We visited this place on Tuesday, the tea and coffee was OK but, our beans on toast was terrible. What tasted like cheap wholemeal bread and cheap beans, my wife couldn't eat it. I had a toasted tuna and mayonnaise on brown bread. Again, totally without taste. Such a shame

My first time visit to Buttercup tearooms, went with my brother and sister in law, very nice place, lot bigger than I expected, not overcrowded, they could easily get more tables in, my brother and I had coffees and piece of cake, my sister in law had a pot of tea and cake, all very nice and reasonably priced, the staff were very friendly, they also sell gifts, have a children's play area, and animals to see, so all in all, we'll worth a visit

Love this place as it’s right on my doorstep and go there frequently. However….. really disappointed recently with the service as queues are 10 deep and only 1 person taking orders / making drinks / taking payment. Today we left and went somewhere else as we could see the wait would be at least 45 mins !! Not acceptable when there are 2 tills and coffee machines but no-one manning them !!

We decided to stop here on a three hour motorbike run. We were both cold so we're excited for a nice coffee to warm up. The actual barn is gorgeous and has lovely Halloween decorations for the season. We ordered, asked about the cake selection and the young lad serving didn't know what was what which is a little conerning when you take into account allergies. We ordered two coffees, a cake and a toastie. The coffees came very quickly and the latte was great, the black Americano however had floating bits in it which was slightly off putting however when this was raised a lovely lady apologized and quickly replaced it. Coffee was good and strong, piping hot. The toastie came out as a cheese sandwich at first and when we said it was a toastie the woman said ah thought so. I thought this was odd as surely if you're unsure of an order you would ask again rather than guess? The toastie then came about five minutes after, but still missing cake. I asked a server about it and she wandered off to get it. She must have been distracted as after ten minutes it still had not arrived. I had to go to the counter for a second time to ask for it again, then I was given it. The cake and coffee was really good but the sandwich wasn't anything overly special and the salad it came with was browning at the edges and looked past its best. As someone who has managed 3 cafes and a patisserie it seems to be a little reliant on younger people to serve that maybe lack the direction/ experience and could definitely do with a guiding hand. There is nothing wrong with younger staff members as I believe all young people need that first step into the working world but again this benefits with the right training and guide. The farm was really nice to walk around and overall was a really nice place to visit. Toilets were clean and newly refurbished and every table was well cleared and cleaned by staff.

Lovely staff, lovely place, everything on site is well thought through…..we loved the pumpkin display at the entrance. It’s dog friendly too (although some owners need to ensure their dog behaves! It’s not the dog’s fault!). I was pleased that not only could the tearoom cater my food intolerances, the staff had listened and checked and rechecked my choices. Delicious homemade soup! We were on a mini break in the area and we will be back! X

Lovely dog friendly tea room. Beautiful country setting with lots of animals for children to see, outside seating. Food was delicious ,well presented and very reasonably priced. All staff are very friendly including the owners James and Vanessa who are always around. Dogs always get a treat👏👏

Friendly service, excellent breakfast cooked to perfection. Staff took care to ensure gluten free options were served separately. Highly recommended.

No reason not to give five stars. Lovely location and very friendly staff with a good choice of foods for all tastes and well made too. Well worth a go if you’re in the vicinity.

We did the Alpaca Walk. They were really helpful with tailoring the walk to meet my daughter's needs (she is autistic). To make it more enjoyable for her, we were able to book a walk just for us, rather than a group. Richard was very knowledgeable about the alpacas, which made for an interesting walk. My daughter loved it, a great experience!

We came here with our puppy to use the dog training paddock which was easily bookable online. We then stayed for drinks and cake and it was lovely. Really friendly service and delicious food and drink that wasn't expensive. As previous reviewers have mentioned, the tea room is large and spacious and the tables are really well spread out which is nice. It was also lovely to meet the alpacas, donkey, ponies and goats on the way in.

On arrival there was ample parking available. We were greeted at the tearoom and taken straight to the alpacas. There was no rushing at all on the walk. The guide (so sorry terrible with names) was really friendly, knowledgable about the alpacas and we were also really happy with the picture he took of us with them so he has obviously done that a few times haha. After the walk he took us back to the pen with the other alpacas in to show us them as well as some pigs and cows, Im not sure that's part of every experience but we were very enthused about them all. Finally we went for the cream tea and were not disappointed everything was delicious and there was plenty we ended up takings some home. We would highly recommend buttercups tea-room, for both the food and the alpaca experience.

Came for tea, stayed to see the animals and lunch. Staff were so friendly and with so much room to park and to sit in the tearoom one never felt rushed or cramped. Food was delicious - served with a smile and was piping hot. Lovely shop on site for all manner of gifts! And the animals were very friendly and came to say hi.

food. service fine. not very inviting at the door dead plants and fag ends in pots.abit scruffy needs a goid makeover it did put me off.

A lovely place for lunch with friends or family. The tables are well spread out inside, and there is plenty of outdoor seating available. There is 1 vegan option (falafel houmous and beetroot panini with vegan coleslaw, salad and crisps) and it was absolutely delicious! The staff are very friendly, and I love seeing the animals here (alpacas, goats, horses etc.)

We come here fairly regularly and have never been disappointed. Lovely food at a great price too. We love that Buttercups is spacious, it never feels too crowded. Would recommend for breakfast AND lunch

The tearoom was modern, airy and in a nice location. A nice place to have a stop and was easily accessible. We also liked the service and enjoyable food and drink. The collection of alpacas also added to the charm of the place. Worth a...

We booked the Alpaca walking with afternoon tea. The Alpaca walking was great fun, and the Afternoon Tea delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Buttercups Tearoom is in a beautiful setting with lots of different animals to see and a great gift shop....

A friend and I popped into Buttercups to have full English breakfast as a treat and we were not disappointed, good quality food , good portions and a lovely cup of tea. Nice to see all the animals ,they all looked happy and content.

Stopped here on way through for snack. Lovely place, weather was good so sat on the terrace. Food was excellent as was service. Big bonus is its dog friendly, both inside the cafe and on terrace, and the staff fussed over my little dog, bringing...

Looking forward to getting out for a coffee.we obviously sat outside but the waitress came out twice to bring food and drinks out to the other four people there.we waited for approx 10 -15mins and nobody actually came and asked what we wanted or just...

4 of us visited today and had breakfast which was lovely and tasted amazing. All the staff are very friendly and the view of the animals out the window was great too. Tables are all spaced out so good social distancing and hand sanitiser is...

Met a work colleague here for breakfast - full English was great and very reasonable. Plenty of space inside for social distancing too - would definitely go again!!

My friend and I visited this weekend and had such a wonderful time. We walked the alpacas and then went for a hot drink in the cafe. James was so welcoming, friendly, and knowledgable (and a great photographer too). The tea rooms followed all government...

Came here as we knew there were alpacas and llamas then also found goats and ponies. Breakfast was good, the hot chocolate was really creamy and nice. The lady on the till forgot to put one of the orders through the till which can happen...

How dare that lady comment badly about Buttercups Tea Room I go every day on my home never had bad service staff very helpful Food is always hot presented lovely cannot fault it My granddaughter loves it there. That lady has has put a bad...

We ate here for lunch yesterday and would highly recommend. Plenty of spaces to sit down and eat with some sofas for those who just want a drink. Very good menu with various breakfast and lunch options. Drinks were very nice and arrived quickly. Food...

Buttercups is a fairly new Leicestershire tearoom and well worth a try.  Very spacious to the point of being cavernous and barn like. If you prefer a tearoom which is a bit more quaint and cosy this isn't for you but it's bright and spacious...

Took our granddaughter aged 4 to Buttercup Tearoom on Monday 24 August 2020. Had a fantastic time - indoor tearoom large and spacious and outdoor seating/play area secure and well set out surrounded by paddocks. barns and open fields alive with llamas, alpacas, goats, rams,...

I love this place, they have a lovely selection of food and cakes and always tasted lovely. Great as you can take dogs in too and it's very spacious and a nice indoor play Amy area for the kids. Also a bonus in sunnier weather...

Was travelling home through Leicestershire and needed a pit stop! Called into Buttercups Tearoom with which we were pleasantly surprised. Looks like a place people travel to, to meet with friends and socialise. Would use this place again if nearer home.

I went to Buttercup Tearooms last week for a family celebration. We all has breakfast as it was early in the day. Lots of parking. We were all served promptly and the chikdren enjoyed the soft play area. After we went out to see the...

been here for a couple of times with various friends, could not fault the food or the staff place was spotless food was good, what more could you possibly want

Such a lovely little cafe, friendly staff and lots of room for the kids. The food is also great with lots of choice for everyone and a great little play area indoors and out. Also great in the summer for the animals and the beautiful...

Popped in here for a cuppa and cake - all very nice and good value. The tea room itself seems to be in converted barn which has a very high roof and whilst it wasn't cold it didn't feel overly cosy - however lots of...

Visited in mid-October on a cold and wet lunch time. It was a slow day, the food was tasty. Service seemed a little slow and goodness knows what would have happened had it been busy. The animal viewing area is great and no doubt young...

Buttercups Tearoom is great and I'd definitely recommend it. It's great to have such a lovely place to meet friends that is also child friendly. The little area for children and the farm animals to look at outside mean the little ones dont get bored....

Lovely afternoon spent walking the Alpacas and having tea. Food was great, owners very accommodating changing times as the weather forecast was poor. Staff all very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be going back!

The location is lovely with a variety of farm animals roaming outside, plenty of outdoor seating and a very spacious inside which makes it a great place for families. The coffee is lovely here, and the carrot cake is delicious! Highly recommend!

Of the beaten path filled with animals of all sizes and a massive wooden log cabin tea rooms with vegan options and best of all dog friendly Fitz loved it he feel asleep which he never does the staff are fantastic

We brought our Grand children for lunch and to see the animals. But were pestered by wasps over lunch. A real shame, the doors were open but no nets or fly catching equipment. but food very good, staff pleasant and an excellent place for a...

We were just near Billesdon and stopped off at Buttercups as it is just a minute from A47. Had excellent jacket potato in nice spacious surroundings. Cakes looked good but to full to try - definitely next time! Had a good child's soft play area...

Lovely new place in a great location; very friendly service, good food at a reasonable price. If you use the other so-called cycle cafe nearby I strongly recommend you give Buttercups a try - you will find it better on every level.

Tried this new tearoom out with tea and cake which was very, very nice. Tearoom is extremely spacious and well thought out. The staff are very friendly and the menu is varied with good child's choices. Farm animals in fields around the tearoom. I am...

This tea room is delightful - looking over the fields and the horses playing whilst having a brunch is very relaxing. A great space - and really welcoming. Definitely worth a visit.