Dobbies Garden Centre in Perth & Kinross

This garden centre is no longer Dobbies but is Caulder Garden Centre. The garden centre is lovely and I note that Caulders state on their website that the coffee shop is not theirs. Our complaint is about the rude and inflexible coffee shop staff. We walked out as they seemed to do their best to make our situation awkward for us. We had a little dog and wanted to sit outside with her but they made it impossible. My friend was visiting from Sydney and was appalled at the staff behaviour and we, along with others walked out. Having been to other Caulders garden centre restaurants, is it not possible for Caulders to run the coffee shop? They do it so well. This experience would have put me off Caulders if I didn’t know better.

As with all other places this one has everything under one roof :) organized and got all that I needed.

This garden centre has had a makeover and has been taken over by Caulders. Lots of healthy plants to tempt you which are very helpfully grouped into suitable for…. damp, shady etc conditions. The restaurant is still Le Jardin with its long standing menu with excellent choices for coffee and cake, snacks to fuller meals. That we’ve been regularly stopping off here for over 20years …. says it all about it. Staff have always been friendly and now with Covid precautions taking care to ensure it is safe for all.

Calder Garden Centre Kinross this used to be Dobbies but in my opinion has a far better selection of plants especially bedding plants 🪴. The layout of this shop is excellent and such a treat. The coffee shop is good and inviting. Scones delicious. Kinross is turning into a thriving little town and the shops and cafes are really catering very well to visitors.

Warm,friendly welcome,choices on menu very good.Enjoyed the baked potatoe with cheese and pineapple.The cakes are amazing but a cream meringue for me.

Great scone, fab ( apple and kiwi ) jam and cream and a lovely cuppa. Staff were friendly and efficient. It seems a shame not to give 5 but it was a bit noisy so just a little ‘non-relaxing’. To be fair it was very busy which is a good sign but if something could be done about the acoustics it would be excellent.

Warm welcome by busy staff. We sat in the conservatory and were served very quickly. Electronic order pads meant we received our order very quickly too. I had the amazing strawberry tart and my pal had the scrumptious shortbread. Everything was yummy.

Dobbies is much more than a garden centre with homeware, clothes, cafe/restaurant, and a nice deli. Not the cheapest of places but you are not forced to buy anything so no complaint from me.

Absolute disgrace £15 for tea,cappuccino kids soup and nachos sure they overcharged us but was in hurry and hubby paid didn't realise how much he paid till was home. Needless to say I will not be returning at those rip off prices.

The wonderful thing about this place is it is consistently good. Never had an even slightly under par meal here. Everything is fresh which is lovely. Enjoy!!!!

We both ordered the chicken broth and ham sandwich after we asked the waitress if they used butter for the sandwiches. The meals arrived very quickly indeed having had a look within the sandwich it was obvious it was actually cheap spread rather than butter. The chicken broth wasn’t a broth at all and at least half of it was rice, no barley no split peas no lentils, so more accurately chicken and rice soup with very little chicken. It also had a rather unusual flavour to it. When the waitress checked our table I had only eaten the liquid from the bowl of rice and hadn’t touched the sandwich. My meal was removed from the bill although they did offer to make another sandwich with butter but I declined. £9.75 for a small bowl of soup and a well filled ham sandwich, £7.25 for the food £2.50 for a small glass bottle of Diet Coke, certainly a bit pricey. Very pleasant waitress though.

We were passing by so stopped in for cakes and drinks. The cafe was nice with a good selection of cakes and friendly waiting staff. It was attached to a fairly good sized Dobbies given its location.

Excellent Food With Excellent Service! This was a second visit here for my wife and me and it was again, surprisingly good (without the inconsistency of most Dobbies restaurants). A 15-20 minute wait, due to volume of diners, but well worth it, if only to curtail spending on DIY/gardening and well managed with electronic notification of table readiness. My modest choice was a tuna & onion sandwich with salad which was anything but modest in presentation and taste - the chunky oatmeal bread was delicious and the filling had just enough of the mild onion to enhance the overall flavour - superb! The salad was nicely dressed, such that I left nothing on my plate. Unusually, I ordered chai tea flavoured with mango, since deciding to avoid caffeine and found this equally well presented and it nicely complimented my sandwich. No dessert for me, but a spoonful of my wife's cheesecake confirmed that nothing was lacking there either. Together with my wife's soup and coffee, the bill came to less than £20, including tip. Given the staffing levels and quality of food this seems acceptable. The staff were efficient, helpful, pleasant but courteous throughout and a credit to the management. We would recommend this establishment without hesitation, based on our visits.

Usual nice Dobbies garden centre, a reasonable size with a nice selection of plants. Stopped in the restaurant for lunch. Waitress service and nice food. Liked the leek soup, delicious. Reasonable prices and nice staff.

Cafe in garden centre doing hot and cold food. We had hot meals and the food was well cooked and tasty. Unfortunately no scones were left but will come back again

We went here for granny's birthday and got a scone with jam and cream they are very large scones and the coffee was ok the staff were very helpful

went here for lunch with my son & daughter-in-law, we had the baked potatoes with prawns with a fresh tasty salad that contained fruit, also got some very large strawberry tarts,have been telling everybody 2 try,excellent food & service, i'll def go back soon

We were travelling from Cheshire to Cupar in Fife and decided that Dobbies would make a better lunch stop than a motorway service station. In retrospect it probably wasn't very sensible to expect to get a table at 1pm on a Sunday. The was considerable predicted wait. Rather in hope than expectation I asked if they did a take away. I was shown an extensive looking menu and 10 minutes we were sitting in the car spooning soup from large coffee sized cardboard cups. Roasted red pepper and lentils in one and Stilton and broccoli in the other together with freshly made tuna sandwiches. A tuna sandwich is a deceptively difficult thing to make well. The tuna makes the bread go damp, there can be too little filling, too much or too little mayonnaise and too little seasoning. Dobbies managed to avoid all these pitfalls and make near perfect sandwiches. We were soon on our way well satisfied with our lunch even though it had to be eaten in our car

This place is 100% better than any other eatery at any Dobbies I have ever eaten in. Superior food and service and comfort compared to any other Dobbies!

really decent value breakfast. Seven item breakfast, plus a Lorne, bacon and egg roll and two coffees. Less than a tenner.

great garden centre and gift shop but also great for a quick bite to eat or a coffee. They have a large selection of scones and cakes, all fresh. They serve a cooked breakfast and lunch.

We regularly go here for a lunch when down in the area. The food is lovely. Soups are top notch, cakes lovely, pretty good scones (my go to benchmark). But would advise booking a table as it is v popular!!! Good service, speedy and friendly.

This wouldn't go into a top 10 all time list but the food and service were good and we would return if we were in the area. The chicken and haggis combo was definitely a highlight and went well with a bottle of sauvignon.

Le Jardin is the name of this very popular little. restaurant with entrance from Dobbies Garden Centre at Kinross. There is a small indoor seating area leading into a larger conservatory and a tiny outdoor seating area.

This Dobbies seems to be privately owned and run. The food and service totally shines above any other Dobbies. The people who operate this restaurant also have a great eatery in Auchterarder.

Paramos aquí para un aperitivo ligero almuerzo en nuestro próximo viaje, ¡nunca más! ! ! La comida era cocidas, las patatas fritas servido, bien se podría haber utilizado para construir un muro/valla, verdaderamente horrible.

Estábamos buscando un lugar para disfrutar de un aperitivo en nuestro camino de Newcastle. Teníamos zanahorias tortas y bollos. Todo muy sabroso y fresco. Un gran lugar para los viajeros para parar de camino a algún lugar, o SUPONGO QUE GENTE ir allí muy a...

Teníamos un coche aquí en la tarde, principalmente a plantas ya que viene alrededor de esa época del año nuevo, en donde el jardín necesita un toque de color. Después tuvimos un buen vistazo por el centro jardín decidimos pagar su café una visita. Si...

Sólo he estado una vez a este lugar, pero pensé que podría probar que el domingo por la mañana para un desayuno. Tenía una mañana bastante ocupado y día previsto, pero debe haber sido de esperar 45 antes de café salió y otros 5 minutos por la comida. Esta verdad Nos retuvieron y sin duda no habría pedido si hubiéramos sabido que iba a tomar mucho tiempo. Estábamos a punto de ir cuando llegó el café. El personal de servicio era educado y cortés, sin embargo la comida era de buena calidad. Aunque vivimos localmente no puedo ver nosotros volveremos en una prisa.

Visited on Saturday and had assumed that the Cafe would be one of the normal Dobbies.But sadly it's not.The choice was poor, the service was okay but the product provided was just awful - I honestly thought a 5 year old had baked my scone. The scone did not resemble anything that I could identify as a scone and when cutting into it - it fell apart, was soggy and doey in the middle and obviously not cooked. The clotted cream was awful and the jam was just runny.My partner had a sandwich and was so unimpressed.A total waste of time and money.Dobbies - come on - not the standard I was expecting.

I have visited this coffee shop over a number of years now and can thoroughly recommend it.The food is good quality and they serve breakfast up to 11.30a.m. each day. As the Travelodge is next door this is especially useful for people staying there.You can certainly combine planning your garden with enjoying a nice cup of tea or coffee with the added bonus of lovely cakes.If you are passing this garden centre then pop in and indulge yourself. Its worth it.

While staying at the Travelodge next door we popped in for breakfast which is served up to 11.30. Very tasty and definitely will return when next visiting the area.

The food was very good quality and at a good price. The service was also excellent. Well worth a visit if you visit the garden centre or if you are in the area. We often go there just for the food.

We were visiting the garden centre and the lovely waft from the cafe prompted a visit from us.We had coffee & cakes which were excellent.Will definitely be back.

Quality of the scones and cakes was exceptional. Large seating area both inside and out. Very pleasant service.

Visited here one weekday lunchtime. It was very busy and therefore surprised to see several tables reserved. The food was excellent with a great choice of scones, cakes and tray bake. The service was pleasant and professional and would recommend a visit. The tables are quite close together, making it difficult for those requiring mobility aids to negotiate.

What a nice change from self service - sit down, be given a menu, order and be served - very civilised! The food and drinks were thoroughly enjoyed and the service could not have been better. There are two or three light and airy seating areas, both inside and out, and it does not feel too big and "canteeny". The cafe is part of a big Dobbies Garden Centre - please don't miss a look around when you are there. If is goes in the garden, then they have it.

Stopped here for a bite to eat when heading up to East Neuk. Had soup and sandwich combo. Delicious ham and pea soup and tuna sandwich really well filled. Fresh brown bread was lovely. £6.95. Great value.

Only popped in for a coffee but ended up staying for lunch. Had a baked potato with cheese and pickle with side salad. Could not fault it. The salad was very nice and fresh and potato was lovely. I would highly recommend this wee place and will visit again.

Excellent coffee and lunch spot just off the motorway. Take the healthy option and avoid the next door service station and eat here instead!

Stopped with our daughter before taking her to the airport. Thought it would be a treat for lunch. Big mistake. The three of us had the soup and sandwich deal. The lentil soup was not good. Very "bitty" as if the lentils had not been cooked enough and it had just been blitzed in a blender. The sandwiches were dry - the grated cheese just fell out and the egg and cucumber mayo was tasteless. No seasoning at all. The waitress seemed overwhelmed - maybe she was new. It wasn't that busy but it was a long wait before our order was even taken. Very disappointing.

We went to dobbies in Kinross for my dad's birthday and we had a lovely meal! I had the hot salmon salad which was beautiful! My mum and dad had lasagna and chicken stuffed with haggis ( which they both enjoyed) my five year old had a children's portion of macaroni cheese ( a nice touch - they put a side of fruit instead of salad which I think is much more appetising for children). We finshed off with yummy ice cream and a well made coffee. We booked and I'm glad we did as it was busy!!

Popped in for lunch after a busy morning. Large jacket potatoes with variety of fillings tasty but not terribly well presented. This is a busy place but could do more with their food

As stated it is a busy little restaurant which is always good news! Can't fault the food at all!! I know it's probably the acoustics of the building but I quite literally can't hear myself think when it's so busy. However if you like something a little different (I had salmon and peach salad mmmmm) then you have to try this place

Stopped here after a trip to loch leven, busy, but that's a good thing!!! Tells you it's popular. We had a very tasty meal and very well presented. The waitresses we attentive, and can't really fault this place.Next time we are through that way we will definitely pop in.Oh cakes were yummy too

My husband and I stopped here on our way to Dundee. We turned off for the Kinross Services and drove past the entrance then when we went to turn we found a Dobbies entrance so decided to go there. We are so glad we did. The food was exceptional with a great choice and very tasty. The staff were so friendly. We will definitely make this our stop from now on. Please try it, you will not be disappointed.

It was pouring rain ,the clouds were grey and heavy ..we were tired driving with the windscreen wipers going like the clappers....then we stopped for a break...What a great time we had!Very competent waitress ,varied menu with great range of pricesWe chose well!!Baked Tatties,toads ties and Macaroni cheese...almost as good as Mum's!!Ice cream...chocolate Symphony and honeycomb........ooooh.....The sun had come out ,so when we got on our way our spirits were high all thanks to a stop at Dobbies of Kinross!!

Don't be fooled by the fact that it is described as Dobbies, because it is run by an independent company who have other tearooms in the area. The food is excellent, and the staff are so helpful and friendly. The tearoom is clean and tidy, and there is a conservatory extension to take any overload. The bacon & tomato roll is recommended!

We stopped off by chance late Friday afternoon it's just down from the Moto services area The restaurant is in a nice setting in the Garden Centre As it was near to closing we did not expect any sort of service but a Charming lady welcomed us and said we could sit where we like and offered us the menu we just has Capuchino coffees and cheese scones everyone of the staff were really charming we will return soon for a meal it was really good old fashioned service especially near closing time

You don`t expect to find much beyond cafe food in a Dobbies, but this place is way better than that. Maybe it`s independently run, I don`t know. I`d have to say the standard, freshness and variety on the lunch menu is outstanding. Plenty of staff too, all helpful and attentive. The fact that you often need to book for a midweek lunch speaks for itself. It`s not cheap but definitely worth it for the quality on offer.

Great place to drop in for lunch. Good counter service, huge choice of food. Scones very nice and their tea is always good.

Motoring from Aviemore to Newcastle I needed to add some petrol as we neared Kinross. Off to the service station and almost needed a bank loan as never bought petrol so much above the average. Didn't fancy the chain brand coffee place either. Got a suggestion to try ado babies garden Zcenter next door.Do off we wnt and went to Dobbies for coffee.We were greeted by very friendly staff and shown to our table. Per used the menu .... Very comprehensive! Notice a waitress pass by to another table with what was very attractive Bacon Rolls.Our waitress arrive for our order so...... You have guessed I ordered on of these very attractive large bacon Rolls.. Wow it was last very , nice and hot when it arrived with generous amount of tasty bacon. I thoroughly enjoyed it.Would certainly recommend Restraunt at Dobbies Kinross.

What a great menu. Not masses o choose from but everything is freshly made. Food delicious. We have the soup and sandwixh combo and cannot fault it. Cream tea just the best. With lovely homemade jam. You can buy the jam in the shop. Delicious choice of homemade ice cream. Not your usual Dobbies such a great place

I have been to this restaurant a few times and never been happy with anything I ordered. However thought I would go again with my daughter and give it another try. Ordered the pensioner meal of macaroni and chips with rhubarb pie and custard to follow. The meal was cold by the time my daughter got through checkout. Took it back and it was reheated making chips soggy . The pastry of dessert was not cooked properly. Custard was OK. Then the coffee was like tar. My daughter had a cream scone, the scone was certainly not fresh. Will not be back again for food. The cakes are well overpriced. Go to a farmshop a mile away and you will get delicious cakes for the same price or less. Pity as it is a lovely garden centre.

It's a cafe, so saying it's one of the best meals we've had in a restaurant is slightly overstated. That said, the food is great and is matched by friendly, helpful staff and excellent service. Not sure if there's a special deal for pensioners on Fridays! We're nowhere near that age but almost everyone else was and it was great to see the staff treat what appeared to be mostly "regulars" so considerately.

Dobbies lunch time soup and sandwich deal is great value they also have croutons for you to add to your soup and if you go 2pm onwards you get buy 1get 1 free jam & cream scones well worth a try .

Parking is good here!I'm quite undecided about this place, the food is good, staff are nice and always seem to be busy.But on each occasion I've been there (at varying times), I always seem to go when the only vacant tables available are the dirty ones!If they could just address this matter, I'm sure I'd make more visits there, as I've said the food is really not to bad at all, good selection of cakes, so be beware!!! I might leave going there for awhile to see if they have addressed this problem, maybe I've just been unlucky on the 3 times I've been there????

Good value breakfast in convenient location. Food wise can't complain.BUT there was no marmalade (at 10am on a Sunday in summer!), no teaspoons ready, no knives, tables left dirty and unattended. Not what I'd expect from Dobbies.Good location, good value, but needs service improvement.

Not the greatest eating experience, but first rate value at a convenient location, particularly when travelling on the A9 in Scotland.

Stopped off here for a bite to eat with our bus tour. Dirty tables, Dirty Floors, Cutlery lying all over the floor - accident waiting to happen when you have a bus load of OAP's. Staff not interesting in cleaning up spills on the counters. No milk in jugs and then staff take milk in a cup! The reason - no clean milk jugs.Would not eat in here - left hungry!!

Went for tea and cake but ended up having Sunday lunch, beef slighty over cookedbut plenty of it. Prices are certainly reasonable, staff very pleasant. Good selection of cakes.Always worth a vist

Stopped off late Sunday afternoon of Mother's Day. Jam packed but no wait for 2 person table. Excellent choice of home cooked food. Quick and polite service and the food we ordered (a shared plate of chilli nachos) was delicious! Second visit and will definitely stop there again. Huge choice of food to cater for all tastes. If you haven't been, go!

Here with the wife and our 3 kids under 5 years old. Place is packed (over 100 people) but only 2 high chairs available - apparently the rest are "broken". Families just walking out all over the place. Very poor management!

this is a regular place for us to visit! staff excellent!! fast friendly and efficient! Croque menu superb!! variable menu, and all cakes etc on show! set price breakfasts excellent value!!

My wife and I only discovered Dobbies Café/Restaurant in May this year on a return trip from Glasgow and we were interested to see if the food and service was still as good. Well we needn't have worried. The food and service were excellent. I particularly liked their coffee. Many places now use a multi-function Espresso machine which produced indifferent coffee, not here, there espresso is as good as any I've tasted even in high end espresso cafés. Highly Recommend. Free WiFi.

7 item breakfast plus toast for £2.99, tea was additional cost. Fast service, hot food, friendly staff, very clean and plenty of seating. The shop has a good selection of plants and clothing

This is my favourite place for breakfast, lunch or snack. GREAT service, good menu and good food and just wonderful to arrive sit down and be served by polite knowledgable staff. Nothing is too much trouble and its just so nice to linger here.. I travel about 15 miles just to enjoy this standard, much recommended. Do GO.

Very clean (including toilets) and staff very friendly and helpful.We had filled rolls to eat and they were fine without being spectacular;about what one would expect in such an establishment.Prices were on the high side but then there is not much else around.If passing or shopping in Garden Centre, then give it a try.

As we seemed to be at Dobbies garden centre for the last month getting our plants and gardening tools that we needed having just moved into a new house nearby we took the chance to try out the restuarant. There is a choice of inside or al fresco depending on the weather - I would prefer to eat outside and love it to be sunny and warm all summer - however if the weather is inclement then inside is good too. The food is really tasty and home made with a menu for all day from ciabbatta to pasta to soup and more especially if you have a sweet tooth there are super gateau and also a choice of yummy looking ice cream. The friendly staff make it a great experience and creates a good atmosphere. Not cheap but definately good value for money!

Excellent food and service in a comfortable conservatory room. Good varied menu. Afternoon tea scones very good.