Caulders Kirkintilloch Restaurant in East Dunbartonshire

The food is tasty and when I asked for a specific desert the server actually told me there was none left but they would make me one fresh. It was delicious and I appreciated the gesture also. We turned up 5 minutes before our booking and were told the table wasn't ready and to wait. When we returned to the front desk the queues was all the way across the floor. I went up to a server and advised we had a booking and she advised so did everyone else in the queue, it was quite rude but also made no sense... there was not enough tables to seat everyone there . There was no way we had all made a booking or would be getting seated at the booked time. I pushed back and ultimately we received a table... but if I hadn't we would have had to wait in the queue for a very long time which would not have been great and is probably what happened to everyone else standing. I would return but the service isn't great. The food makes up for it.

We went for breakfast here and not a great experience , after being seated we had to ask to have the table cleaned as it was obvious it had not been cleaned after the last customer, waited ages before our order was taken, the noise from a phone ringing on a loudspeaker was very annoying and the staff rushing about , one rushed by our table and spilt milk over the floor. Our plates were removed as soon as we put our cutlery down while still drinking our tea , just felt very rushed , either get more staff or don't take as many bookings .Then you have to queue up to pay !!!

Mis amigos y yo venimos aquí a menudo para almorzar. Están siendo muy cuidadosos con sus regulaciones Covid, lo cual es bueno. La comida es muy buena y un café delicioso. De lo contrario, no regresaríamos. El personal es amable y servicial. La única sugerencia que haría es que si tuvieran una máquina de tarjetas que pudieran llevar a la mesa, se ahorraría tener que dirigirse a la caja y luego bajar por el restaurante hasta la puerta de salida.

Visité Caulders en Kirkintilloch hoy y, habiendo escuchado tantas buenas críticas, nuestra experiencia fue realmente mala.La sopa Cullen Skink tiene poco o nada de pescado, más como sopa de papa, ¡no estaba lo suficientemente caliente y se sentó bien en mi estómago! Sándwich de atún, el atún estaba muy húmedo, el pan era pobre, empapado y, por lo tanto, pesado.Ofrecen sopa y sándwich para 6. 95, un poco más porque la sopa Cullen Skink es más cara. Pero cobraron 3 extra. 00 encima del 6. 95! Dada la mala calidad, se siente un poco como un robo. Así que no volveremos, lo cual es una pena ya que vivimos en la zona.

This restaurant provides excellent service with superb home baking.The staff are so conscientious and friendly.

Fui ayer a la hora del almuerzo. Después de pedir sopa unos 15 minutos antes, volvieron diciendo que no quedaba sopa, ¿me gustaría elegir otra cosa? Empecé a elegir algo. Luego dijeron que había suficiente sopa y cambiaron de opinión nuevamente. Finalmente conseguí un plato de caldo de pollo, no sé de dónde lo sacaron.El ruido en el restaurante era terrible y las mesas estaban tan juntas que no se podía mantener una conversación privada. Al final no tuvimos que dejar la mejor de las experiencias.

Fui invitado hoy con dos visitantes regulares a este restaurante. No tuvimos absolutamente ningún problema con la comida o el servicio, pero desafortunadamente nos sentimos decepcionados cuando, después de un período de tiempo aceptable para terminar nuestra comida, nos sentimos incómodos. Un miembro del personal superior en particular pasaba continuamente por nuestra mesa mirando fijamente. Entendemos que puede estar ocupado, pero tenemos derecho a lo que pagamos. No lo dije en ese momento, ya que era un invitado. Lamentablemente no volveremos pronto.

Restaurante Butterchurn: primera visita para almorzar y no decepcionado. Lasaña vegetariana estaba muy caliente y deliciosa. Optamos por bollos de fruta con nuestras cuppas. . . mejor que he probado, ¡y tampoco demasiado grande!Centro de jardinería: envié un correo electrónico unos días antes para averiguar sobre un árbol en particular. Una señora me llamó dentro de una hora para averiguar cuál sería mi centro más cercano. 1/2 hora más tarde, un tipo encantador llamó para explicar lo que había en existencia y lo dejaría a un lado. Fuimos el sábado por la tarde, almorzamos, completamos el pedido. . . ¡Desperté el domingo por la mañana para encontrar que el árbol había sido entregado! ! Servicio impresionante . definitivamente volveremos?

Gran pequeño hallazgo, centro de jardinería que lo tiene todo y ropa.También tiene un pequeño restaurante pintoresco con comida fantástica y el té de la tarde bien vale la pena tener.Hermosos sándwiches que puedes elegir de rellenos, deliciosos bollos con crema y mermelada y una buena variedad de pasteles.El personal es muy atento y amable.Buena selección de comida.

Es una cafetería dentro de un centro de jardinería, pero parece que la cafetería se ha convertido en una atracción más grande que el centro de jardinería. Sin duda es muy popular entre los lugareños.Si este café estuviera en otro lugar que no fuera el centro de jardinería, ¿atraería al mismo número de personas? Probablemente no. Tal vez la atracción sea el aparcamiento gratuito o que sea el mejor lugar para reunirse con amigos con una sopa y un sándwich. No sé por qué es tan popular, pero estoy seguro de que no es por la calidad de la comida si los bollos de frutas y Cullen Skink son algo para pasar.

¿Que es no gustar? Ideal para los lugareños, envidioso de la encantadora selección de plantas. . . Si no estuviera volando habría comprado un camión. Mi esposo y yo nos quedamos en Glasgow para un espectáculo y él quería visitar un centro de jardinería, tuvimos una advertencia, tenía que estar en una línea de autobús. Puede tomar el autobús directamente desde la estación de autobuses de Buchanan, directamente aquí y si pregunta al conductor del autobús, lo dejará en el camino.

Always guaranteed good food and great service at Caulders,always busy here but that is an indication of how consistently good it is here. A good variety on the menu from soups to sandwiches /baked potatoes/paninis/macaroni/home baking etc and much much more, you may have to wait for a table but worth the wait.

Enjoyed a Christmas lunch at the restaurant recently. The staff were very attentive even though the restaurant was extremely busy. The food was excellent as was expected, and the prices very reasonable.

Had an excellent lunch here on Tuesday. Even although the place was extremely busy, the food was delicious and service was fast due, I think, to the number of staff waiting on tables. Well done again Calder's. We'll be back again and again.

Me metí en el restaurante Butterchurn dentro de Caulders.

Recently enjoyed afternoon tea as a treat with my sister. Although the venue is quite small, the management of tables is very good, the service to table is very organised, and the food Is home made and really beautiful. A real hidden treasure!

Solo he estado a tomar el té de la tarde. . . . . decepcionado. En primer lugar, preguntan a mi esposo si quería su café en una taza o una taza, optó por la taza y nos cobraron 50 p extra por esto. No sé si las tazas de té son viejas y necesitan ser reemplazadas, pero mi taza no se veía tan limpia. Asi que. . . . la comida finalmente llega entre 10 y 15 minutos después de que nos sirvieron el té y el café. Mi té está terminado y mi esposo tiene media taza de café frío para acompañar la comida. Sandwiches y pasteles eran muy agradables.

Restaurantes caulders normalmente tienen un atractivo vista sin embargo aquí está un poco apretado y sin vista. Nos sirvieron rápido y eficazmente. Las mesas dan una sensación de lleno con una intrusión de espacio personal. Los precios son un poco altos. La casa es muy buena para hornear - así como el café.

First time back in Caulders since our unfortunate experience in October. Went for breakfast and no complaints about the food. Breakfasts made to order and nice and hot.

Just popped in for a tea/coffee and cake, and want to report that the cakes were excellent. We had Coffee & Walnut and Lemon & Lime - both great and looking forward to sampling some more when we are in the area.

My husband I were visiting this area from overseas and had lunch on two occasions with family members. There are a wide assortment of delicious items on the menu which made it so hard to choose. This is an affordable restaurant and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Afternoon teas are also offered at this restaurant. There is also a lovely outdoor garden centre and indoor garden shop with many beautiful items on display.

Hemos visitado un par de veces antes, pero, en esta visita, no a sus niveles normales de alta. Larga cola para pedir y tablas usadas no aclaradas suficientemente rápido. Estacionamiento de buen tamaño y bien vale la pena caminar.

Went with family today for Christmas lunch. It was excellent. Staff were excellent too. Best christmas dinner out ever had. Could not fault anything. Will definately recommend to everyone and we will be back

Booked here for a birthday lunch. All the staff were lovely and friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. The Cullen Skink was excellent and the cakes and dessert menu were amazing. Cheesecake was YUMMY, thanks Paula. Highly recommended.

Mi familia y yo hemos sido clientes habituales durante los últimos años, y más a menudo que no todo es genial, y no puede ser criticada. Sin embargo, hoy nos sentimos que las cosas podrían ser mejor.

full breakfast, pot of tea, glass fresh orange and toast

He desayunado aquí un par de veces y en nuestra última visita, creo que este era un nuevo menú. El desayuno completo incluye ahora un vaso de zumo de naranja, té o café y tostadas, y eso es lo que yo tenía. Bueno y una buena relación calidad-precio.

We had lunch as a family for 4 drinks and 4 ciabattas/baguettes it cost £35 which for lunch was a bit expensive.

Excelente menú y restaurante muy concurrido. Buenos precios y buena comida. Sopa casera era excelente y mi marido tenía una papa al horno que disfrutó. Estábamos teniendo un almuerzo tarde me di cuenta de que se sirve el té de la tarde parecía estupenda, con un stand lleno de deliciosa tarta escalonado para hornear. Mi elección para la próxima vez!

Vamos a Caulders cada tan a menudo un sábado para almorzar con la familia. Siempre la suerte de poder reservar una mesa, ya que es un restaurante bastante popular y podría haber hasta 8!

Le doy 5 estrellas pero por alguna razón sólo podría golpear 4. Mi amigo y yo tuvimos un estupendo té aquí. A un precio razonable, el personal encantador, amable, cortés. No tengo ninguna queja

Came here for the first time last year and the service and food were amazing! Back today and nothing has changed. Still amazing! I would highly recommend the macaroni cheese

This has got to be one of my favorite places!!! The restaurant is in a Garden Center. There's also a very nice shop full of gifts. In December, it was all Xmas decorations and gifts. It was very colorful and thoughtfully laid out in striking color schemes. A very attractive display indeed! Caulder's is not a big place, but it's very, very popular and sometimes you need to queue to be seated. There's a fair-sized car park. The staff are VERY welcoming and friendly! The food is delicious and the desserts are AMAZING!!! A great place to spend a morning (they do a fabulous breakfast!!!!) or afternoon:)

Visited today this is not the 1st time I've been here but it was my husband's and I didn't have a problem taking him as I've always had a lovely experience and today was no different with regards to the food it was lovely however when our drinks arrived I was given a dirty glass . This in itself isn't a problem I called a waitress over and told her it was filthy and she took it away and gave me a clean one . The glass itself was dirty but more it looked like she had given me a previously used by a child glass as there was what I can only describe as dirty sticky fingers marks all over it . I wouldn't normally complain however the girl at the next table to us asked to see my glass when she overheard me saying to my husband that my glass was dirty and she told me she had actually returned the very same glass because of how dirty it was so I can only assume that instead of putting the dirty glass away to be washed it was put back on the shelf. If that is the case then I'd suggest your staff be retrained . I myself work in a very busy very popular cafe and our policy is when our glasses come out the dishwasher they are inspected and individually polished with kitchen roll to make sure they are spotless as is the same policy with our cutlery it is a little time consuming however it ensures we never have complaints regarding dirty glasses or cutlery. Today's experience hasn't put me off a return visit however I will feel compelled to examine my glass and cutlery in future.

I went here on Monday with my mother for a late mothers day catch up both of us had the lamb broth which was to die for followed by open sandwich with coranation chicken on the whole it was wonderful would I go back oh yesssssss

Sadly too jam packed and as a result not the most relaxing place for a light meal or a cup of tea. Service good but sometimes the buzz of the staff around the ables makes it feel a bit chaotic. Menu seems a bit static too.

slight problem at start restaurant really busy so had to wait on table that in itself was no problem but where they wanted us to wait ,seats right at door and many people waiting was just not practical to sit .once seated within 5 min food was worth the wait ,all cooked to order fresh and well presented staff very pleasant and helpful slightly pricey but a really nice food and service so worth paying .good choice of light lunch or dinner and deserts to die for highly recommended but worth booking if going later than 12.30

The atmosphere is lovely in this restaurant and the staff are really nice and there is a great variety of food at good prices. It has a lovely view over the Campsie Hills.

This is a great place and has good gift shop and garden centre. Well worth a visit. Good parking too, and very friendly staff. The restaurant is well frequented and is child friendly also.

We had a lovely lunch, great portions, freshly made sandwiches and delicious cakes. Really friendly and quick service despite being really busy, you really cannot fault it and we would not hesitate to return

Went here for some breakfast with my sister who is always raving about the place!All the staff super friendly especially the lady who served us, Liz!Lovely clean bright place where everything is cooked fresh to order!We noticed all the home baking and ended our breakfast with some of it!Will be back, had a wander around the garden centre after and they have some lovely gifts in there too!

Cold november day mid afternoon blues and the best thing to push them away is a lovely scone and butter with cracking raspberry jamm topping. Caulders did not disappoint and followed it up with a xmas worland trip round the store . yep we left with our arms full as usual.

I visited Caulders on a regular basis and I'm never disappointed. Food is always excellent as is the service. Both garden centre and restaurants staff are friendly/helpful. On one occasion a member of the garden centre staff noticed I'd a flat tyre when I was returning to my car. He insisted on changing the wheel for me and wouldn't take any money for his kindness. This was definitely out with his job description. On another occasion my elderly mum took ill while in the restaurant and the staff had to call an ambulance. While we waited for the ambulance a member of staff sat with my elderly dad and reassured him. I've taken relatives from Australia who were highly impressed with the food and garden centre. I can't recommend Caulders enough.

Came here before two or three times for sone lunch with the family. Food was lovely and very well made. Usually go for a baked potato or a toastie, both taste lovely and come with a nice salad. Decent prices and there's a fair selection of food on the menu.

A busy garden centre with a sizeable restaurant. On a Sunday afternoon it was busy and tables at a premium but they fitted us in. An amazingly large menu and a good selection of what looked like home made scones & cakes. Our order was taken by a cheerful young lady. We hade the home made Cullen Skink followed by tea and a cake all were good and tasted home made. I would recommend this place for the lunch and afternoon tea.

A regular place when in the area for lunch as well as morning or afternoon tea good- even if there is aqueue usually get seated quickly and ample off street parking. As a treat try their afternoon tea super- and can swap for coffee. Last visit was for a wonderful chicken baked potato that brought admiration for next table. Staff lovely and helpful

Recently attend with familyMy aunt asked for a glass of wine with lunch , don't have licence , but they did say if you bring you own they willProvide a glass.Great choice of menu, as I was dieting asked for a salad, as this wasn't on the menu, got the most delicious and tasty salad for a reasonable costWould Defo recommend, didn't have to wait for table and waitress staff pleasant .Would Defo go back

After purchasing some garden plants at the garden centre, it was nice to get a table in the restaurant, although it was busy at Sunday lunchtime, service was excellent and was quick. Food was good quality there was a wide choice, meringues were superb. Did not feel meal was rushed in any way even with it being busy.

gets very busy at weekends and bank holiday , quite expensive but good choice of meals and tea and coffee

I usually enjoy the food and home baking at Caulders but a recent visit for breakfast left me very disappointed! A great price for a full Scottish breakfast but everything on my plate had been deep fried and was swimming in grease. This put me off but despite leaving almost the whole plate of food I wasn't even asked why. Poor show!

Consistent lovely food - very popular with locals. They do a great afternoon tea from 2pm onwards. I love their baked potatoes followed by huge cakes/ scones! Reasonably priced and very welcoming staff.

Visited the restaurant at Caulders Garden Centre, The Butterchurn, on many occasions. The food is always excellent. There is a great choice from the menu including sandwiches, paninis, baked potatoes to light meals like pate, salads and hot meals. There is always a specials board and a couple of soups. Coffee/tea and cakes are also available and afternoon tea is excellent.

We generally go here early Sunday morning before the crowds arrive (it does get extremely busy because it's extremely popular). You can grab a great Scottish breakfast all under £7 (including: egg, mushrooms, beans, square sausage, potato scone, Stornoway black pudding all served with orange juice, tea or coffee and a slice of toast). There are also loads of home made cakes to choose from ..... these are a little on the expensive side when you consider the above but the portion sizes are large.This is a great little tea house and very popular with the locals ..... depending on what time of day you go I suggest you book a table in advance.

Staff are very friendly and serve very nice food. Wait for food can sometimes be a bit long when it's busy but it is usually good. Cakes are really tasty especially the empire biscuit with sprinkles.

busy restaurant part of garden centre/very popular with locals for coffees, ,breakfast(excellent ), lunches / in fact everything reasonably priced ,fresh and good quality/staff friendly and welcoming

I take my wee mother-in-law here every now and then for a coffee and scone or cake. Its always busy. They do a nice cream tea and also afternoon tea. This is a very popular restaurant and I love the fact that they have a fabulous gift shop and don't forget the garden centre attached. Will continue to visit. The staff are also very friendly and attentive. Keep up the good work!

Always busy but service is quick and staff lovely. The cakes are brilliant and reasonably priced. My daughter (aged 9) loves coming to calders for a hot chocolate.

I've visited on a number of occasions and never been disappointed by the quality of food, the varied selection to choose from, particularly the delicious home baked sweet treats or the great service from the friendly (albeit very busy) serving staff.It can be busy at times, however it is possible to book a table. Would highly recommend if you're in the area.

The food here is enjoyable - usual garden centre fare of sandwiches, cakes etc. However, as much as the staff in the garden centre are helpful and friendly, I have, on more than one occasion, found the staff in the coffee shop to be at best, unfriendly, and, at worst, brusque and rude. By contrast, the staff at Caulders coffee shop at Mugdock could not be more charming and helpful.

Visited Caulders on a number of occasions. Great menu with a good variety of food, from coffee and cake to lunch or dinner. Plenty of variety in sandwiches and baked potatoes and full meals. Friendly, helpful staff. Can be very busy at peak times. I can really recommend Caulders.

On a recent return visit to the garden centre, we were glad to see that the soup and sandwich deal has returned to the menu. For £5.99 you get a bowl of soup, a choice of any sandwich filling(except prawns which are a pound extra) and a cup of coffee or a pot of tea. I was able to have gluten free bread for my sandwich and there was a choice of vegetarian fillings. The soup was delicious - we both chose asparagus- and the end result was a very tasty and filling lunch at a reasonable price.

Lunch with teenagers and elderly mother and aunt so lots of different ages/tastes to please. The Service was efficient, friendly and helpful to all our requestsfood really good portions and delicious

We had a light lunch here the other day. The soup is always delicious and the staff can be relied on to talk customers through the gluten free options.

All 5 of us enjoyed our lunch at this popular, busy eatery. Good choice of sandwiches and salads as well as other favourites. The meringues are some of the best around - so big that they're best to share if having as a second course. Tasty, well presented food and friendly staff.

Fantastic visit with my mum for high tea. Fantastic food and service. Relaxing environment and great value for money.

In many ways this is a typical garden centre restaurant, with basic foods and nothing specially fancy in either the menu or the ambience. But it's definitely towards the better end of such places. Food was well cooked and delivered quickly, and the servers were all very good, with a welcome smile right from the door. I ended up visiting to eat more or less by accident, but I'd certainly be back if I'm passing that way again.

Always busy. Always hearing good reviews. I did agree, until I had a roll & scrambled egg which was nothing but egg shells. I complained but was not offered an alternative, simply removed my dish & left me to look at my family eating for the following 20 minutes. Couldn't catch waitresses attention as they were so busy. Completely put off & will not be back.

Had afternoon tea here last week. Restaurant was really busy which is always a good sign, but no-one rushed us out. Food was lovely. Nice fresh sandwiches. Lovely dainty cakes. Good value. Also sold amazing meringues and strawberry tarts. Will go back!

Really nice place to go and have a coffee and cake or a meal. Good atmosphere and good selection on menu.

As i live locally this is a great place to pop to for lunch -as its not open for dinner. It is always busy so expect you may have to wait for a table - but there is a nice gift shop and of course the garden center to keep you entertained whilst you wait . The staff are friendly and efficient. The restaurant is clean and well organised. My fav thing on the menu is the Macaroni Cheese - its the best i have had anywhere. The cook tells me the secret ingredient is the mustard that has to be added once off the heat. I could eat 2 portions everytime i visit i love it soo much. That and the huge Meringues keep me going back for more. Keep up the good work folks its much appreciated.

Our family are regular visitors to Caulders, living in the area. Food is always of a good standard, the selections are just right for this type of restaurant, garden centre and gift shop Prices are on the high side and I would add this comment - on a recent visit the girl serving our table was asked for lemon for our waters, the piece appeared which was barely the size of a finger nail, being asked for more we then got the scraps which were left. Our tea for 4 was in a teapot for 2 but with 4 tea bags ugh, we did request hit water which arrive in a tiny tea pot for one, would suggest Caulders give more thought to staff training in the restaurant especially younger staff.

As keen gardeners, we often visit Caulders to buy plants ( best quality in the Kelvin Valley!) and it's usually accompanied by a visit to their eatery. It's always busy and at the weekend, you need to be prepared to wait for a table. Their food is decent and always freshly cooked. Their crayfish wraps are especially nice. Home baking is exceptional. However, it is a bit on the pricey side. Bit of a captive market being in a garden centre mind you!

Had a really nice lunch here with friends, good selection, only one negative is that it was a bit on the pricey side - it is a garden centre afterall.

lovely wee coffee shop great scones very friendly staff and the place is so clean and always busy this is a good sign!!! I have also had lunch great value for money and very enjoyable

Visited Calders for some lunch with my father. We both opted for some delicious home made lentil soup and sandwiches - chicken mayo and tuna served with salad and crips. I just love the lattes served here and often come down for afternoon coffee and one of their delicious cakes. Try one of their huge meringues if you dare! You won't be disappointed.