Duchy of Cornwall Nursery & Cafe in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

excellent all round - friendly and slick service, food delicious and well priced, plenty of space, immaculately clean and tidy.

Fantastic level of service, initially from Vicki, She kindly made arrangements for a she kindly made arrangements for a suitable table and then from Leia. Indeed, Leia was so incredibly courteous and kind. The team made a wonderful space for our disabled member of family to really enjoy herself.

We had our cockapoo with us and sat outside of their cafe, excellent positioning tasty food and extremely friendly staff, afterwards we toured the nursery which was very interesting

We had a fabulous meal here last week in the cafe . Children’s menu was great , they loved it all ! I had the smoked mackerel croque monsieur which was absolutely delicious and husband had fish which he said was amazing ! We then went the the shepherd’s hut for hot choc and ice cream - and sat overlooking the beautiful view. Its not the first time I’ve been and certainly won’t be the last !!

We came to meet friends last week. The food was lovely but expensive for what you got. I had the pork and it was a small piece with half a jacket spud and cold cabbage for £17. My hubby had the market fish of the day, it was battered (which it didn’t advertise) and no one told him what it was. It came with no potatoe based sides and just a mint puree. My son had the children’s sausage and chips he enjoyed it but it was 1 sausage and a handful of chips for £8. Everything we had was lovely and cooked well I just felt it was expensive for a garden centre and what you actually got.

Had a light Lunch and a wander around the stunning gardens. Easy free parking near front door. The Restaurant was busy but we were seated indoors immediately. Staff tho busy were friendly and efficient. Decor is very attractive. Our Lunches arrived quickly and were excellent. Diverse Menu and good pricing. As foreigners our only surprise was dogs at table. There were a couple of brief skirmishes between 3 different 4 legged patrons which made me think that at least children don’t attack other children when out dining. I wasn’t impressed with lady opposite who had one of the protagonists, small fortunately, but it had bedding spread out on floor and a water bowl which to my horror the owner thrust at a busy Waitress passing by and asked her to fill bowl for Grumpy. Twice. Poor woman did refill and return it but I think this is not an hygienic practice and dog owners must look after their pets themselves if they take them out. The Shop had interesting stock across several departments. Good to see men well catered for. Pricing good. Staff helpful. The Gardens and Nursery are wonderful. Such beautiful, healthy plants across a broad spectrum and the array of Garden Statuary, pots and furniture was outstanding. All prices good. A lovely place to visit.

We came across this nursery, shop and café by accident on a gloriously sunny morning and so chose to sit outside. The range of plants was extensive but, I have to admit, we were focusing on the café. The cakes looked scrumptious so it was hard to choose. The cappuccino was delicious and scones excellent, all served by polite, friendly staff. I loved this place, from the car park to the toilets! It's a treat to see the detail of good design, and experience service as it should be.

We were recommended to try breakfast at the Dutchy, and we were not disappointed. The staff was lovely and very attentive and efficient. Food and drinks arrived in good timing, piping hot and presented well. I had the French toast, and my wife had the avocado and eggs of toast, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.

Wonderful roast beef meal, cooked perfectly for me so tasty and tender. The cheesy vegetables were also very tasty and the Yorkshire puddings so fresh. Other family members had the roast pork and said it was delicious. Staff work so hard it was very busy and they are all so friendly. Drinks from the bar were great the Duchy spritz is so delicious such a lovely place to eat/drink/shop beautiful views so lucky to have this on our doorstep.

Pitch perfect offer by the Duchy. How lucky are we to have the Duchy making these investments in Cornwall. Came with my three young children and we had a delicious breakfast followed by a lovely play in the children’s play area while my wife shopped. A great morning

I have heard very positive feedback about this cafe so was really keen to visit. I was not disappointed with the tea and cakes which were very well presented and tasted delicious. However very mixed reviews about staff. Waited at the till to be seated and told by a young female assistant she would seat customer's in front of us then return. However when she returned she tried ( not very well) to explain she would need to ask if we could sit in the Orangery as it was busy in the cafe area. Before doing this she abruptly said “ look I have to seat these people behind you they have been waiting” and proceeded to escort a group to their table. Her manner was so incredibly rude I was lost for words (doesn’t happen often!) . When returning she escorted us to a table and left. I have to say the lady in the Orangery who served us was very polite and turned what started out badly into a positive experience. I felt based on my own experience customer care varies in this cafe and that particular young lady needs further training on how to manage customers.

Amazing Eggs Benedict Amazing service from all Lovely and well mannered staff Will come back soon with the rest my family in two weeks

Worst afternoon tea… stay away…rude staff… We booked two weeks before our date to dine, sent an email about allergens, they called us to check our timing etc and food choices few days before, repeated back to us our allergies while they were noting it, but on the day we are still served the wrong food. My son got nut allergy and served food with pistachio on it. When we questioned why we are served the wrong food, they responded rudely as implying it was my fault and I did not tell them about th nut allergy. No pork eaters got a half a boiled egg for scotch egg replacement. Because of nut allergy mixup they served the food and hour late without an apology. Thry removed the nut containing items and they did not replace them with other items. In the menu it says scotch egg part of an afternoon tea, they served a half of a scoth egg per person. The staff are very rude, they gang on customers, they talk in-front of customers about customers. Manager listened to us and he was very apologetic but did nothing about it.

It’s a shame as I always attend the duchy with family or friends for breakfast or lunch. I usually sit in the orangery however this time our table was sat in the cafe. The staff got our drinks order wrong and then when I went to pay the bill I got looked up and down and asked if I was going to pay for it as the member of staff couldn’t grasp the concept of a young lady paying for lunch. She got all excited and started saying loudly to her colleague/manager that I was paying and then got told to calm down and I then dealt with the colleague/manager. This wasn’t ideal in the slightest as it was suppose to be done quietly without my group knowing🤦🏼‍♀️ Normally I have nothing bad to say about the duchy as the staff have been wonderful and the food is always great, unfortunately yesterday tarred it with a brush it didn’t need. Such a disappointment as I’m a regular customer who enjoys coming to have food there.

We had a delightful Afternoon Tea in The Orangery to celebrate Mothers Day. From the table setting, to the delicious food and amazing service, everything you could wish for. Amanda looked after us all and our needs to perfection, thank you Amanda, you truly are a credit to the Duchy. We will be back soon :)

Food good, staff service good, and the ambience of the orangery restaurant is lovely. The only issue is the approach roads are narrow

We had a wonderful afternoon tea in the beautiful orangery. The sandwiches, home made scotch eggs,scones & cakes etc were absolutely delicious. The staff were super attentive and cheerful and made everyone feel special. Thank you for making Mother’s Day extra special.

We drove two and a half hours on Mothering Sunday to a pre booked lunch Everything vwas beautifully organised The food was tasty and arrived promptly The desserts were so pretty Every mum had a potted tete a tete pretty and simple Was totally delightful Delicious cocktails too. We had a relaxed lunch and were assured not to rush. Thr staff worked tirelessly and seamlessly laying up for the afternoon teas which we could see was expertly organised. Something I admire very much. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make Mothering Sunday so special

What a super place to eat. The staff were friendly and abundant. The menu is not huge but we have never been disappointed. Today we had the fish chowder which was excellent value and rivalled the chowder served at the Crab House in San Francisco. We had a chardonnay wine which again was superb and very reasonable and a local Cornish Orchards cider. The bill was around £45 for the two of us which was very reasonable for such a lovely meal. The place was busy but no screaming kids or loud hen parties...just quiet group. Picked up some lovely orchids after the meal

Lovely cafe for a lunch. The service was great - a really happy team - and the food was generous and very tasty. Beef ragu pasta was especially good. Tables in the new orangery (very light and airy) can be booked - the cafe part is first come first served with a buzzer system to save you hanging around. Fells a really classy place!

First thing to say is that the staff were fantastic. Welcoming, smiling, eager to please and willing to chat. Lunch in the Orangery was delicious and great value, our table had three different dishes and all got the thumbs up. Both the shop and garden centre full of unusual items, all very tempting. All in all a must visit when in the area.

We had not been to the new Orangery before but often to the cafe. We booked and drove from Shaftesbury Dorset for lunch and it was our Wedding Anniversary. We were absolutely delighted with the few hours we spent at the Duchy. Our day was made more special by three lovely girls, Amanda, Ruby and Leah who could not do enough. We had fun and laughter with them and this is important because personal engagement goes a long way to make guests feel welcome which we certainly did. We had a lovely lovely time and wish to thank them for making us feel special. Helping me out to the car with a large dog bed too. The food !! It’s sublime! Fresh, hot and delicious. The restaurant is simply beautiful, spacious, light and minimal. The view is amazing. We will definitely be returning more often.

Tasty Sunday lunch. Pink thinly sliced melt in the mouth roast beef, delicious vegetables and Yorkshire's the size of a small child. Lovely atmosphere, cloth napkins (I much prefer that) and excellent service. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

We really enjoyed our time here. The shop and nursery beautiful. The breakfast was simply delicious!!! Truly the best. So tasty. Staff were super. Great value too. We will be back next year!!!!

Amazing Sunday lunch as always with very friendly and attentive staff. We are always very happy when we come here and think it is well worth a visit. The food and service are all of top quality

We have always had great food and service whilst visiting the Restaurant over the last 5 years. Since the renovations and addition of the Orangery we were disappointed with the choices on the menu and the prices. £11 for a Croque Monsieur and a bit of side salad is extortionate, let alone 2 small bowls of French fries at £5 each for which we had to remind the staff we had ordered but not received. I'm not sure if there is a new chef but the quality and choice of food previously was of a much higher standard. The acoustic in the Restaurant was also dreadful, there was background music but all you could hear was a constant buzz of the bass and after 2hrs was tiresome. It was always a treat to visit but in future, I'll think twice before parting with my money.

I can’t say the improvements enhanced our visit. This was a birthday treat from my family and I enjoyed their company. As feeling hungry I went for the big bowl of chowder. It was a big bowl but a small portion in it. I felt it was small portions for the large price was not value for money. I have a small appetite but still felt hungry after this small Dutch portion also It was not hot. Service slow had to keep asking for service, main dish, cakes and for drinks. We were patient but we could of been left without ordering had we not asked for service. I wouldn’t return in a hurry and especially not for a birthday treat. Different staff taking orders didn’t give continuity of service.

After reading the latest reviews we didn’t book for lunch, just had coffee and cake. I have to agree with other reviews sadly. This is one of local go to places, especially with visitors, we’ll be looking for somewhere new. Usually things change for the better, what a shame 😔

Enjoyed a fabulous Festive Afternoon Tea here yesterday. Superb food, beautifully presented and the servers were excellent. A professional blend of friendliness and efficiency, delightful! Adjacent diners had lunch which looked pretty phenomenal too!

We’ve been visiting for years and have enjoyed watching the nursery grow from strength to strength. Sadly though, it currently feels like a victim of its own success. We booked for a family get together and all went for the festive menu. The food was...

Very poor - was expecting organic produce that tasted wonderful. We got luke warm - 2 slices of hard tasteless bacon, 1 run of the mill sausage, 2 eggs which were okay, 1 dried out tomato and 1 mediocre mushroom and lukewarm beans! The granary...

We we’re staying with family in at Tudy and they had booked us lunch for a treat. We’ve been before but not since it’s been done up. It was lovely walking in with all the Christmas lights, tress etc. couldn’t wait to sit down and...

We live fairly close to The Duchy of Cornwall Nursery and cafe and visit often. Last week my husband and I popped in for a wander and visit to cafe. We chose the hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream and a slice of coffee cake...

Meet up with friends for breakfast, but have to say that the food is certainly not as good as it used to be. Definitely smaller portions and eggs, tomato and mushroom covered in pepper. Surely this can be left to the customer deciding to use...

Firstly on arrival the main car park has many holes, making it a very bumpy ride in. We have told the reception staff three times spanning the last six months. This could be solved easily with more grit. The new extension has the entrance door...

Lunch in The Orangery on Saturday 9/9/23. Chose two course menu for £25. I had beef ragu which was average. My wife had seafood pappardelle. Very disappointing - 3 prawns, no pollock and little salmon.Looked as if they had missed off the sauce so pasta...

A wonderful start to our long weekend away. We enjoyed a lovely meal in the recently opened 'Orangery' at the Duchy Nursery. We enjoyed Beef Ragu with pasta ribbons, followed by a black cherry chocolate desert. The beef melted in your mouth & the desert,...

Absolutely appalling. Went for breakfast, when we were seated there were only 3 other tables. It took 15 minutes to even place an order. 30 minutes pass and still no sign of drinks before the food was brought out. Politely reminded them we were missing...

Fabulous tasty roast dinner Yorkshire pudding was so tasty and huge! Meat and veggies cooked to perfection. Staff as always so helpful. You do have to wait so be patient it’s worth it!

Really poor - expensive and lacking in flavour. Small portions. Really disappointed with the recent changes. I had lamb shank with salsa verde but it was rolled belly instead and very greasy. Bread and butter pudding was disappointing and I didn’t finish the food. Prices...

Absolutely first class afternoon tea food was lovely and plenty of it staff went out of their way to make sure you enjoyed it could not recommend it enough.5 star treatment all round .

I met a friend here for breakfast to give it another chance. I had Eggs Benedict, instead of being on toast it was based on a toasted sweet scone! Just weird taste-wise. I left the scone and probably won’t go back as there are other...

Perfect way to start your day with a visit to The Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery in the new restaurant The Orangery with a lovely breakfast. I can’t wait to have a Sunday roast there..

Really upsetting how downhill the Duchy food has become! What was once a wonderful experience with hot food in a teepee and birds flying round is now an Orangery with cold, prepared food! The setting is still beautiful and the decor stunning .. but what...

So we went for a meal at the new Orangery a couple of months back and it was flawless.
I returned yesterday a la recherche du temps perdu and two of the three meals were kind of OK and the other was frankly bad. It...

I always enjoy my visits here and have overlooked a couple of Sunday roasts where there has been more fat than meat on my plate. This time at The Orangery I had a nice enough Duchy eggs Royale, albeit with a boring school meals type...

Beautiful place, let down by the AWFUL service! My partner spoke so highly of this nursery so we were so excited to travel down from Hampshire and visit! The nursery itself was gorgeous however when we went to sit and have coffee and cake the...

Four of us lunched in the Orangery. We were all absolutely delighted with the food and the friendly service. My beef ragu gratin was spot on and the back forest truffle was beyond words. Faultless.

Sunday: Quiche (x2) and BBQ boneless beef short-rib (x1). Both excellent. Service - swift and polite. Friday: Beef ragu gratin (x1) - bland, hardly any beef, uninspiring roast potatoes, overcooked green beans. Seafood pappardelle (x1) - fine. Quiche (x1) - undercooked. New potatoes (x1) -...

We have been coming here for years, due to the fabulous nursery, fun shop and good cafe. However the new restaurant was a big disappointment. Breakfast menu was poor, and our food was tasteless. Think the breakfast is mainly all pre prepared food. Egg Benedict...

Me and my daughter love it here so much so we came twice on our 5 day holiday ! We asked for a few changes to the cream tea as my daughter wanted butter and not cream and jam and I prefer coffee over tea...

We went for lunch at the Orangey restaurant in Duchy Nursery, we were a little disappointed. We were a party of 3, I had a tiny piece of Mackerel. The other two meals were quiche [Very bland], and pasta which was nice and a decent...

I’ve been going here for years and have watched it get bigger and bigger and more and more expensive. It is now slightly style over substance in my opinion and not worth the money. They are however always busy so I may be alone in...

Lovely food, and some interesting and unusual options on the menu I recommend the French Toast, which was lovely and on a previous visit the full English breakfast is very good. As was the ham and egg salad sandwich, which unfortunately is no longer on...

Meals were quite expensive and menu not so varied ..lovely surroundings to walk and shop around with plenty to view

The food was very nice but service was disappointing.I had to wait a long time for drinks .then I has to ask for my deserts even the bell rang and they was still there waiting and waitress was walking pass . I was a little...

Visited on a rainy Sunday and had the English breakfast. Bacon, Sausage and White Sausage very tasty and cooked to perfection. Excellent service by Ruby. Thank you.

Came here for breakfast with my mother in law, father in law and my husband. When we arrived they were very busy and the young lady called Ruby was very helpful, she was very clear within her advice and gave me a buzzer. She told...

We have had lunch here many times over the years. What was once a stylish and welcoming restaurant / café is now best avoided. We waited for an hour for a table staring at clean empty tables. We ordered our lunch and it took another...

After going to the duchy many times with friends and family catch ups, we were very disappointed to say that the breakfast was not to their normal standard. Smaller portions and toast that has hardly seen the heat…. The surroundings, extensions etc are fabulous just...

I have to agree with several others writing reviews here, the place is just not what it used to be. We used to love popping in for a coffee and maybe a piece of cake, the staff used to be friendly and helpful but today...

Have made several visits here now and always loved it. It was a lovely sunny afternoon so decided to have lunch here, we were not disappointed had the cream tea and it was delicious but the best thing about our visit was the staff all...

We were in Cornwall for the Liskeard Show, that was held on the Saturday, and which we had greatly enjoyed. Not having seen my Cousin and her Partner at the Show we invited them for Lunch and selected the Duchy Café having eaten there several...

Visited for lunch with daughter and sister for a birthday treat. After a bit of a wait we got to the desk and the woman behind counter didn't even acknowledge we were in the queue and proceeded to deal with the customer behind us, I...

Met a friend for lunch, quiche & mackerel both excellent. Coffee and cake after delicious!! Service was quick and friendly. The new orangey is beautiful as is the new terrace. Amazing views. The sun was shining, a perfect afternoon.

Food quality & value for money poor & service slow. Plants on display not in stock and poor help from staff. Customers of several years standing

Fabulous location, stunning views, Excellent food and Service. We nearly All of us had full English Breakfast, with different egg choices. Lots on the menu to choose from,. We sat on the terrace with the dogs . We were All made to feel very welcome...

Terrific extension. Very classy Orangery the shop and goods are fantastic. Range and quality of goods outstanding. Ditto the prices. Only for those with very very deep pockets. We visited for breakfast but after seeing the prices - £4 just for toast - we just...

A lovely setting, delightful staff and good food. Only reason four not five stars was that the service was quite slow, however this could be viewed as a pleasantly unhurried experience. Well worth booking in advance.

Wanted drinks and light bites, suggested to go to woodland terrace, the orangery lady didn't seem to be interested in our business. Suggested we went there and came back if it wasn't what we wanted. 3 people in the queue and it took over 30...

Written menu was not reader friendly, food was overly priced and quite disappointing, glad I choose the salad which was just that, a salad with soft boiled eggs, my friend had the quiche which was very eggy with a small amount of side salad, coffees...

Found it quite quaint and charming ventured into the cafe and it had plenty of nice options Gluten Free were also good all staff were pleasant and knowledgeable it would be nice to have the afternoon tea

Didn't realise it was online bookings only (our first visit) but was seated in the cafe. After looking at the menu we decided on some drinks, which weren't available in the cafe... the rooms are connected and share a bar - but I couldn't have...

This is one of our absolute favourite places to go. Our little boy is a massive fan of the place and the staff are all just so lovely with him, especially lovely Amanda in the restaurant. As we left the place today he said “I...

A lovely meal which was otherwise spoiled by the realisation that the Duchy Nursery is supporting a local property developer by offering Gillyflower Farm produce on their menu. The Duchy should realise that ethical behaviour is about more than just sourcing local ingredients. Gillyflower ‘Farm’...

Congratulations on the new Orangery Restaurant, brilliant design,and accommodating. However the food needs serious attention. I asked the waitress who took the order if the lamb was lean and without fat, yes, of course she replied, when it came it was very fatty and grislily,...

Very dissapointed the bacon was rock hard. Inedible I did mention it when paying as I did leave it on the plate but all I was told “ I will mention it to the chef” not what I expected

Beautiful nursery with wonderful views, basically a free visit to a lovely garden with a great shop too. The cafe is wonderful, have been before and never disappoints - had a glass of very good rosé and the levantine bowl which was delicious, high quality...

Used to be much nicer than it was today. The cafe struggled to accommodate a minor dietary requirement and the order was wrong. The croquet monsieur was delicious as were the skinny chips but the fish dishes in a bun had a really rich tartare...

It was a hot day and we were in need of a cup of tea. Having just been recommended this place from a person living just half a mile away we decided to try it for ourselves. It is a great place to call in,...

We ate at the newly opened Orangery. I wasn’t expecting it be terribly good. The food in the cafe has noticeably gone downhill as this place has over expanded to meet demand from well heeled customers who seemingly didn’t really care what the food was...

We had a disappointing visit to The Duchy Of Cornwall Nursery last month. We just wanted coffee and cake sat out in the sunshine as we have had on so many happy occasions. We were taken to the cafe and there were no tables in...

I thought the cafe menu was very poor for lunch.all we really wanted was some sort of sandwich.the only one on there was a fish sandwich for £13!!! We didnt want a full meal but the new area was deserted. If you are going to...

Can hear for lunch and returned for breakfast the following day. Great food options. They have an Orangery and Cafe. Menus are great value using excellent local produce. Service is superb. All friendly and efficient. Best dishes. Quiche. Duchy breakfast and anything with the local...

Quite a find, off the beaten track. Stopped for tea but ended up with a cream tea. Service was good and staff were welcoming. Scones were fresh and the jam excellent.

This is the third time we’ve been in a year and it’s always such a lovely experience. The food here is lovely and coffee is always perfect. I think it was their first day with the new section of cafe open so there were some...

We are regular visitors to The Duchy and booked breakfast in the newly built orangery; which is a lovely new addition to what I’ve always felt is a beautiful nursery in a stunning setting. But, I don’t think the food is as good as it...

We had a wonderful visit to the Duchy Nurseries. We visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon and sat out on terrace of the main cafe, overlooking the beautiful flowers in the garden centre. The food is delicious, high quality and some locally sourced, I believe....

The garden centre is in the middle of loads of building works and refurbishment, so it was chaotic, noisy and probably not it's normal self. From the road, everyone's directed into the 1st car park but that was full of building vans, wagons and no...

Saturday lunchtime visit. Cafe was far too busy to wait for a table (should have booked). So, we decided to try the “snack van” at the far side of their nursery. The food was pretty decent although the serving speed was slow. The outside teepee...

A friend & I decided to catch up over breakfast at the Duchy Nursery as it's always been good. The food didn't disappoint. I had a really lovely Eggs Benedict & my friend the Breakfast roll. However, the prices were pretty extortionate (£12 for my...

This was our first visit to the Duchy of Cornwall Nurseries, at the time there was major work being carried out but this did not spoil the occasion. The restaurant area was very busy which is a good sign. There is another cafe in the...

The staff are helpful & the surroundings are lovely, the cafe & tables are clean, a nice place to sit, chill & socialise. We ordered various breakfast choices from a more than average priced menu. The food was reasonably well presented, the poached eggs looked...

Without question the view is stunning, however, its seem the place is having some repairs or a refit, so a lot of building work and extremely noisy. We were given a voucher for this place and thought we would have breakfast there, however the prices...

Helpfulness Mar 2023 We recently visited The Duchy, something we do twice a year on our trip from Sussex. We always thoroughly enjoy the Restaurant. But let's not forget the Shop & Nursery which always has our attention with their wonderful Stock. During our visit...

The cafe area was undergoing a major rebuild, due to be finished by May. We were able to have a cream tea in the tipi where the staff worked incredibly hard to serve meals, cream teas and drinks. The gift shop was open as usual...

We came last year and loved it .This year so different owing to all the alterations . I feel the place should have been closed .It was a appalling day with heavy rain.We arrived for coffee and cake at 12 pm , told Togo to...

We were very disappointed with the standard of food . I had a chicken Caesar salad, full of dressing and the chicken was tough. Certainly does not reflect the prices they charge

I'm afraid we didn't enjoy our lunch in the temporary yurt. I don't think there was anything on the menu that didn't contain mustard. In the end I chose eggs benedict on the advice of the server but I had to scrape off the mayonnaise...

OMG! What an amazing place! If I had a dream to own a nursery - this would fulfill that and beyond! Amazing selection of plants, fabulous gift shop AND excellent food! We actually ate here three times! Once for breakfast and twice for lunch and...