Garden Kitchen Cafe in North Norfolk

We went to Hoveton Hall Garden on a rainy day. We stopped at the cafe twice. Once for drinks and then for lunch. The fish finger sandwiches were great. We had toasted banana bread with honey and a brownie. Both were fantastic. Both members of staff were lovely and really helpful. The barn was lovely and warm with the log burner. Many thanks for great service.

Beautiful food in lovely open surroundings. The food was first class. Poached eggs on rarebit cheese scones were amazing and my OH loved his fish finger roll too. Wish we lived in the area so could lunch there regularly.

We were lucky enough to be able to go ahead with our wedding this September with 30 guests, and had a perfect wedding reception and dinner at Garden Kitchen Cafe. The venue itself is stunning, and once adorned with flowers and a night sky full of stars was like something out of a fairy-tale! The food was delicious and all of our guests commented on the quality of it, accompanied by lovely wine and a local welcome cocktail! Alex and his team are very professional and accommodating to your needs, and the evening itself ran completely seamlessly. We could not recommend Garden Kitchen Cafe highly enough as an intimate venue for a personalised, unique wedding reception.

We have discovered this lovely venue for our group of 6 , which feels really covid safe, lots of space, lots of parking and wonderful food cooked and served by really friendly, lovely people. Want to support struggling business at this very trying time and would highly recommend for lunch, brunch or just cake, all freshly cooked on the premises. Depending on weather, you can sit in the courtyard, cart shed, or even in the picnic area, when the sun shines.

We visited here during august 2020, so there were still quite strict rules about social distancing etc. The cafe handled this really well by having loads of outdoor seating and still producing amazing quality food. We both ordered a cheese scone and it was truly the best scone either of us had ever had in our entire scone-eating lives.

What a gem of a place! Fantastic mains, sandwiches and deserts. Very helpful staff - and then you can round off with a walk around the delightful gardens nearby (well worth the entrance charge).

My husband and I visited for lunch and we were both very impressed. We sat outside in a really lovely sheltered courtyard. Beautiful little plants and hand made ceramics were available to buy. The menu was not huge, however the daily specials board added to the choice. The food was certainly good quality, fresh and obviously made in their kitchen. We had a ploughman's and a vegetarian tagine both of which did not disappoint. The staff were some of the friendliest I've come across which for me made the visit that much more enjoyable. The chef even took the time to come ask if our meal was ok. Toilet facilities were modern and clean and there was ample parking. Think we have found a new favourite place!

Our fave eatery in Norfolk... and the first time we've managed to head over there for brunch.Sat in the delightful courtyard, in a shady spot, eating huevos rancheros, shatshuka, bacon sarnies (with peanut butter as a lovely twist on the classic) and home made granola with yoghurt... The food is divine, the service is spot on and the location is just a stunning escape into a rustic haven that could be anywhere!Brunch at GK now a diarised feature of our lives!!

It's a lovely courtyard to sit in, the service is good and the cakes are amazing, not cheap, but worth it!

Visited today been before Had an amazing lunch plenty of flavours Can sit inside or out in a lovely court yard Reasonably priced Friendly staff Lovely atmosphere and location in the grounds of Hoveton Hall gardens.

I was taken out here by friends. I am sorry to say that I found it to be mediocre and expensive. It was very much a carnist paradise with nothing on offer for plant based diners. In this day and age I really don’t expect to have to ask if they can be do me something special which doesn’t contain animal products. What I was really disappointed with though, was when I went to their facebook page to leave some feedback, I found that they had a competition for a free meal for two if you left them a good review on trip advisor. I don’t normally leave reviews but I do read them and think it is wrong to incentivise customers to leave a good review. It was clear from the competition that it onl applied to those having “enjoyed their experience”.

What a beautifully quaint Norfolk cafe tucked away in the countryside! An exciting menu filled with beautifully fresh and local ingredients. The staff are friendly, the courtyard setting is just beautiful and there is even a cute barn that you can hire for events.

I visited the Garden Kitchen with friends early June and it was very disappointing. There wasn‘t a single option on the menu which didn‘t contain meat or dairy. Worse still, the server didn‘t even know the difference between vegetarian and vegan. I ended up just eating bread and salad, which spoilt the occasion for all of us. I can certainly not recommend this place to anyone looking for plant based menu options.

A perfect way to round off a visit to the gardens - the cafe has a good range of lovely teas and coffees as well as superb cakes. Delicious lemon polenta, sticky date and best of all - banana and walnut. The picnic area caters well for small children - space to run around safely away from cars.

We went on Fri evening with friends, we sat outside. The welcome we had was wonderful, the service, the food and big Steve playing the guitar awesome. We were given a complimentary bottle of Vouvray on arrival as they felt they had mess us about with the booking of our table, which they hadn't at all, as the communication was excellent, so was bowled over they offered us this!!The food was fantastic we tried lots of different mains and shared. The starter we had was cured meats,bread, olives, delish ! The service was fantastic, so welcoming and chatty, even to the point of bringing a patio heater over to us in case we were cold. The food is amazing along with the selection of wine and ales. Thankyou to Alex and his team for an amazing night, we will be back and also to big Steve for fabulous music, I recommend this hidden gem..... Don't tell to many people though !!!!!! Xxx

We live so close to the Garden Kitchen Cafe and have visited many times and thought it time to write another review. First of all the staff - so accommodating to any particular taste/diet and always so friendly and cheery. Secondly the food is always freshly cooked, as local as possible and just simply great food. They stick to a small menu but there is always plenty of choice for all tastes. Good selection of wines and soft drinks and all very reasonably priced. Excellent meal tonight - two starters, mains and two rounds of drinks for £40. The pea and mint soup was a delight.

We visited here for a father's Day brunch on recommendation from friends. It did not disappoint. My husband commented the sausages were possibly the best he'd tasted (& he knows his sausages!) I had the Mexican flatbread, absolutely delicious. Lovely surroundings and staff were so friendly and helpful.

Although I live less than half a mile away this was my first visit Thoroughly enjoyable lunch - excellent service and beautiful surroundings - a lovely rustic style courtyard with seating and 2 indoor areas - both very quirky Will be back soon!

This is the most refreshing eatery I've found in the area: fresh and delicious food, locally sourced and served with a smile. The courtyard setting is effortlessly stylish with its large orange parasols, relaxed cow shed and hay barn. Excellent value for money and child-friendly. Sits independently of the Hoveton Hall estate so don't go thinking that you need to pay fees to get in - you don't! A must for anyone on holiday or locals looking for something special. It's even lovely in the rain!

Relaxing environment, contemporary, ambient, great great food and cocktail. Awesome ambient live music, relaxing, easy listening, Surroundings great quiet, yet naturally vibey!!!

We came here as a family of four (with two small children) on Mothering Sunday for lunch before visiting the gardens at Hoveton Hall. Despite the fact we hadn’t booked and the cafe being extremely busy the food was excellent and we didn’t have much of a wait - quite a feat for a small kitchen! It was the first time we had eaten here and although we don’t live particularly locally we will definitely be returning for the food alone! The gardens are lovely but the Garden Kitchen is the real star here. It’s also worth saying that the whole place has been done beautifully too. Well worth the hour’s drive across Norfolk! Well done to all the hard working Garden Kitchen team, we’ll see you again!

After visiting Hoveton Hall gardens we called in for lunch & I must admit at first I thought the price of the sandwiches was a little on the high side but I went ahead & ordered some. However, I was impressed, I can honestly say one of the best I've ever had. Good size, excellent salad garnish accompanying it. Also a large pot of tea to wash it down! Service was prompt with a smile.

We’ve eaten lunch here before (summer 2018) and this was our first evening visit for tapas and live music on a Friday night.

Visted Hoveton Hall Gardens again today.

I'm local, and have been to the gardens a lot. The cafe has really improved recently and I enjoyed a lovely lunch in their courtyard this afternoon. They have a great selection of drinks and really nice food - we had quiche with chips and salad, a sausage roll and a piece of carrot cake and it was all delicious. The service was friendly, too, despite it being super busy.

Lovely setting, cheerful helpful staff and the food is so good. Nice to be able to eat outside when the weather was so pleasant.

Took a break from walking around the gardens to have lunch.

Stopped here for coffee Sunday morning but ended having a light lunch. Very nice food and friendly staff. Would def visit again

Our first visit was by chance after being turned away by the gardens next door who were not dog friendly. We had a superb lunch, very reasonably priced, their staff were excellent and the dog was welcomed. Lovely little courtyard setting with lots of shade on a very hot day. We enjoyed our first visit so much we returned for lunch the following day, we weren’t disappointed; excellent food and drinks, again the staff could not have been more helpful. Next time we are in Norfolk, we will be back.

The NDR (northern distributor road) has suddenly made the area around Wroxham/Hoveton a whole lot more accessible. So my friend and I decided to go off the beaten path and check out this cafe. And I’m so glad we did! It was easy to reach from both our locations which were opposite sides of Norwich.

I chose Garden Kitchen Cafe barn for my Mum's surprise 60th Birthday party, it had everything I needed, cute, vintage eating space, outside courtyard and garden play area for children, plus ample parking and perfectly located halfway between Norwich and Stalham making it easy for guests from both areas to get to.

This little Gem of a café with lovely sheltered courtyard eating area which is where we sat on a sunny day and enjoyed our lunch. Menu has some unique choices and food is freshly prepared. The café was busy but waiting staff helpful and attentive. Wheelchair access is over bumpy ground but do not let this deter you! The café can be accessed without visiting the grounds of Hoveton Hall.

I came to the Garden Kitchen Cafe at the weekend for a hen party. We were sat in the barn and were greeted with a glass of Prosecco upon arrival and a flower crown workshop, which the hen party LOVED! We were then treated to the most delicious meal upstairs in the barn which was lined in fairy lights and candles - very atmospheric. The chef designed a couple of cocktails especially for us, which went down a treat! Most of the group hadn't been here before and plan to return, one even came back the following day. Thank you so much for the 5* treatment and designing us the perfect hen party package.

We sat in the sun, in the shelter of a walled terrace and had a delicious cheese platter to share. Might need to make reservations on a sunny day.

Overpriced. £6 for a salad of just leaves and 1 boiled egg.

popped in for snack lunch during week, closed saturdays because of functions, never tasted better coffee, thought food a bit pricey, as were the plants on sale

Lovely freshly prepared tasty lunch with some new flavours for us to try (pickled radish and chutney) on the ploughmans. Loved the rhubarb, orange and ginger cordial.

I visited Garden Kitchen with my Mum and Nan as I have heard brilliant reviews about it and I have to say we were not disappointed! The food is all homemade and absolutely delicious, along with the huge!! slices of cake and scones. We all left feeling very full & happy! Myself and my mum being vegetarians, we were glad to hear that the daily specials are mostly always vegetarian! They serve a vast selection of wines for this type of establishment, which were amazing. The service was fast and very friendly, they all had plenty of time for everyone even though they were busy! All in all a fabulous little place and will be back soon to see if I can take down another slice of their scrummy cakes!

Popped in for a light lunch, very peaceful and pretty place set near the entrance to Hoveton Hall. Excellent selection of food and drink, tasty and well presented meals so a huge thanks to the chef. But we waited 15 mins to get served and 45 mins for soup and a sandwich. One waitress who didn't seem to have jot of urgency and no idea about the till and bills ... so a further 15 mins as a queue built to pay the bill. Shame, as such a lovely setting and fellow visitors said it is normally very good.

Stopped at this little café on the way to a holiday in Norfolk. Staff very friendly and the courtyard was just lovely. Food was good and fresh, a little expensive but well worth it.

First time visit with a friend for afternoon tea and scone although the cakes looked scrummy too! Checked out the menu and saw some late lunches being served..... they looked fabulous and will definitely be back to sample some lunch.

Visit Hoveton and find this treasure of a professional kitchen they know how to treat the customer and my don't they know how to produce great food combined with live entertainment Fabulous ambiance in a unique setting. Thank you for completing our family holiday

Can't believe we have never been before, do you know that nostalgic feeling you get when you fondly remember a place you discovered on your travels... well this is up there with that but on our door step. Yes I know about the café but not about Friday Evening. My wife came across their web site and suggested....

We visited Hoveton Hall gardens during a trip to the Broads. The Garden Cafe was excellent in every way; great coffee and cold drinks and top home baking and sandwiches. Worth seeking out away from the crowds in Wroxham

For the last couple of years we have been frequent travelers to Norfolk (from Suffolk) and we delight in finding places to eat, off the beaten track. Without a doubt, the Garden Kitchen Cafe has become one of our favourites and we call in on every trip (during their summer open season). It is an absolute oasis of tranquility, particularly compared with Wroxham, and we love the ambiance of the walled courtyard.

While driving passed I spotted The estate signposted and thought it might be a good place to stop and look. What a good decision not only were the gardens superb but the café on site was stunning. Food was delicious. Drink was delicious and the service was top rate with charming staff. Absolutely will be visiting again in September.

Great evening , great food , great music , excellent service in a beautiful location. Relaxed atmosphere , you will not be disappointed , loved this place and shall definitely return, thank you

Had a lovely lunch here in the perfect, dog friendly, outdoor setting. The great thing is that there is a sheltered area of the garden, which is obviously great when it rains (as it did today!). Staff were very welcoming and it was refreshing to see a menu with a balance of veggie and non veggie options, for once. We had a beetroot salad, with halloumi, houmous, roasted peppers and flat bread. Every mouthful was delicious, topped off by our jug of sparkling water infused with cucumber. Such a nice touch- never taster water so good!

We visited the Garden Kitchen twice in June. The first was a Taster menu evening. The fact that it was a set menu meant that we had to try things we wouldn't normally go for but we werent disappointed - the quality of the produce, flavour combinations and cooking were excellent (I'm still not a convert to pigeon I'm afraid!). Our second visit was for an impromptu BBQ night. We loved the informal atmosphere and we were made very welcome. Excellent and attentive service and delicious food. The music really added to the experience too. We've already booked to visit again this month and wouldn't hesitate to recommend a visit!

Set on a stunning estate this place is a hidden treasure. Serving up breakfast; classic tearoom fare (all homemade - delicious scones, sausage rolls, cakes etc); and truly delightful daily specials (I had sublime slow roasted lamb shoulder with merguez sausages, slow garlic courgettes, chickpeas, pickled lemon, yogurt and mint)... which frankly belong on a restaurant menu.

Exciting menu , good for vegetarians, good for kids, good music by local guitarist/singer, lovely friendly atmosphere and as always the staff are super!

Came to the Garden Kitchen Cafe for one of their Barn and Yard wood fired grill nights with my family (including our three year old!) - and what an amazing evening we had. Truly delicious food, and loads of it, served by really friendly staff, outside under the beautiful summer sky. The courtyard is beautifully decorated with giant pots of flowers and olive trees, and the whole place just looks gorgeous. Plus with live music being played all evening, what's not to love! Thank you Garden Kitchen Cafe, we'll definitely be back!

Went on a Friday night which on the website states just to turn up! Which you lllhave to as no one answers the phone.

The staff serving were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent with a nice variety to suit most budgets.

Visited the garden kitchen cafe tonight with the family for a lovely meal with live music in the courtyard. Fab atmosphere, service and delicious food. Will definitely be returning, what a lovely way to spend a Friday night!

Four of us had a fabulous seven course meal last week. The food was excellent, so many beautiful flavours which worked together so well. We ate it all and could have licked the plates had manners allowed. The service was impeccable, so slick but yet unhurried and a beautiful setting/ambiance to cap it all.

A firm favourite and breath of fresh air (literally). Set in an old farm barn courtyard, with much of the rustic charm untouched, this hidden delight offers first class service, superb locally sourced and inventive food at sensible prices, and an events calendar that showcases the heritage of both the café vibe it effortlessly achieves with a hint of fine dining. This has become our local, favourite and the place we take friends and family too. The best place North of Norwich to eat.

We visitedfor morning for coffee and lunchtime as we were at the country fayre. Getting served was very difficult indeed. Apparently you should ask to be seated then they bring you a menu. Having sat there two times more than half of their customers sat as we did and thought we would be noticed. Even if this was incorrect! We were still paying customers and they should observe changes in the seating area as its business! We waited a long time for someone to take our order and just as much time for the order to arrive. The food was good and tasty but spoilt by the very bad service. They were busy but they should have anticipated this as there was an event. We saw many annoyed customers in respect of wait (and a little on price) such a shame as I said the food was tasty.

I had a cheese platter which was very nice.

We attended the cafe for lunch on a sunny day and it was glorious sitting outside in the lovely courtyard, we had the meat plate to share and the 'todays' salad, which was delicious. There are plenty of choices for drinks and it was great to see so many local brands on offer. The staff couldn't have been more attentive and friendly, we will be definitely be back!!

After a visit to the beautiful woodlands and gardens with my daughter, we stayed for lunch at the cafe. We didn't notice the sign to wait to be seated, and had to ask for a menu, but after that the service was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed a really tasty quiche, and my little girl had a picnic box that included a generous chunk of proper sausage roll and a piece of brownie as well as a sandwich with thick farmhouse ham and a satsuma. We asked for the stated mixed nuts to be replaced with salad and got cucumber - not averse to nuts, but some veg by default would make the selection more balanced. We rounded out lunch with a cream scone which the staff were happy to bring over to the simple play area across the drive. Not a cheap lunch but not wildly expensive either, and the food was very good quality. A nice treat as part of a lovely day out.

We turned up at the Garden Kitchen but unfortunately it was full, we asked if we could be put on a waiting list, and the waiter obliged to this, which we passed on our name, and told a table would be available in 30 minutes.

Sadly too cold to sit outside in the covered area so we sat in the small area adjacent the kitchen. The carrot and coriander soup was perfect. I had fish cakes and salad, the portion was quite large, very tasty a good balance if flavours.

Lovely and unusual potato and lovage soup, which we ate in the courtyard in the spring sun. Delightful service from Sian. What could be nicer?

Beautiful setting, chilled atmosphere with outstanding food, perfect for a romantic lunch with wine or a family gathering, will be our summer go to for food.

Had a nice pleasant drink and Sandwich after been to Potterhigham and very disappointed...very polite and friend staff clean and homely...lovely...

We found this restaurant whilst trying to find Wroxham where we had planned a trip on the Broads. We actually were planning to eat in Wroxham but tired of pub meals and mediocre cafes, we thought of having lunch here instead. What a great decision! We were a group of 4 and all our meals were full of flavour and beautifully presented. The staff was polite and willing to recommend dishes as we were new to this restaurant. The outdoor setting was relaxed and quite charming. It was great to experience top quality food served within a non-sterile and comfortable settling. Would highly recommend.

Totally yummy clean plates all round. Lots to choose from and great value. The perfect Sunday spot. We will definitely be back.

This is honestly some of the best food we've had in Norfolk and fantastic value too. For the price of normal pub grub, we were treated to seriously high quality food. I've never seen vegetables look so fresh and colourful. Check out the photos! Perfectly cooked, service impeccable, and good coffee too. Cannot recommend highly enough.

We had heard this restaurant was very good so took our friends there who were staying in Norfolk. We were seated outside under cover but in the sun. The menu is very interesting and different and when the food promptly arrived, was delicious. The fruit cordial drinks were very refreshing especially the rhubarb, orange and ginger. We sampled the white chocolate mousse with blackberries, and that was "to die for". We will certainly be going again before they close for the season and definitely next year. A truly wonderful place to eat and relax.

This is the most fab cafe. The setting is charming, the staff are charming and the food is exactly right. If you find yourself in the area and fancy an outstanding light lunch or even just great coffee and a piece of delicious cake, this really is the place. The only downside is that it shuts in the winter - perhaps if more of us go they'll stay open all year and make lots more people happy!

Our party of 3 adults and a 2 year old arrived hungry at this beautiful spot we'd heard was opening earlier in the year. We were seated outside in shade on a sunny day with high chair to hand. The food arrived promptly with delicious elderflower cordial, all beautifully presented. We went for the simple options of toasted cheese sandwich and cold smoked salmon on sourdough - delicious as was the chocolate cake we sampled after a trip to the playground. Toilet facilities are excellent with access steps for the basins and all enhanced by unusual floral touches inside and out. We hope to be back to try some of the more adventurous items on the interesting menus on another visit to Norfolk!

My partner lives a short distance from Hoveton and I had been impressed with reading the TripAdvisor reviews on this place. So today we popped in.

Set in idyllic surroundings within the Hoveton House estate, the Garden Kitchen Café is just delightful. The courtyard seating area has covered seating with heaters, open seating with parasols, and seating under the sky. The menu was small but a more than adequate length and interesting too; it catered well for both mine and my wife's adventurous tastes and our childrens', well, childish tastes. We had two tasty pizzas, one of the specials of chorizo sausage, egg and red beans, and a children's lunch box (brioche bun with ham, popcorn, marshmallow, gingerbread man, and dried fruit with white choc drops - too much sugar for everyday, but OK for a treat. We also picked up a couple of pieces of cake - 1x gluten free almond, orange and passion fruit cake and 1x chocolate brownie - which were both simply delicious. Oh, I mustn't forget the malted chocolate milkshake... Totally naughty, but totally nice!

We strive to find new initiatives that are beyond expectation for a lunchtime and evening out. Alex and his staff certainly rose to the occasion by putting on a wonderful speciality Pizza event last evening and we look forward to his BBQ Smokehouse event in a couple of weeks time.

We cycled down for pizza night, easy & simple, no fuss, turn up & get served as much pizza as you like, which ticked a box for me (wife not quite as greedy!). Salad included in the £15/Hd to. We where treated to a Dj playing some Regge, which made for a relaxing atmosphere. A lovely evening of alfresco dining. Sorry we didn't take any pictures to show you.

We stopped off here following a mornings trip through bustling and overcrowded Wroxham. We parked in a decent size carpark and walked just a few steps to the cafe. Stepping straight into a haven of tranquility we sat and waited for service. The courtyard seats around thirty and the tables were all clean and parasols were u to shade us from the sun. There were potted flowers that matched the parasols and menus that were delivered by an effervescent waitress who took time and trouble to look after each table. The menu was varied and different from the usual standard stuff and we found the whole experience refreshing and calming. We will return and strongly recommend you take the time to try them out. Thank you to all who looked after us.

A friend a I have just come back from lunch at the Kitchen cafe. I live in Neatishead and didn't know this was just 2 mile away from home. It has been transformed by the new owners into a wonderful place to sit and lunch a just watch the day go by. They have made the courtyard into a lovely area with cane furntiture and bright parasols and created a lovely undercover eating area from an old barn. I had a lovely spanish platter of meats and olives with warm bread - amazing ! Had been into Norwich the night before and spent a fortune on a meal that was no where as good as this. It really was delicious. You can have wine and beers but they also do lovely big jugs of ice cold sparking or still drinks - we had elderflower and cucumber sparkling and it was really really good! Opposite there is a meadow for children to play and deck chairs for adults to lounge in the sun. They have speciality evenings too with food, drinks and music - can't wait to try that now. I am so surprised that this existed - and am very happy to help the new owners make their mark............would highly recommend. Lisa Neatishead.

Wonderful Service.... amazing Food.... lovely location.... You really couldn't say any fairer than that.

We visited the cafe for lunch whilst on a visit to the gardens , though you don't have to pay entry to the gardens to go to the cafe

Stopped here for lunch after seeing a rather obscured sign on the side of the road and aren't we glad we did! What a super lunch we had and listening to the rest of the customers there so did they.

We visited here for coffee this morning. We were so impressed by the staff and service we went back for lunch. Amazing food and very friendly staff. A Norfolk little gem. We will be back and tell all our friends and local family. Thank you.

Great food, great service. Beautiful location. The courtyard and toilets were both immaculately presented. We will return.

Sunny afternoon in June. Perfect opportunity for first visit to Hoveton Hall Gardens and Garden Kitchen Cafe for my husband and I. Lunch before the gardens, asparagus and Stilton soup for me, toasted ham and gouda sandwich for him! Couldn't be bettered, lovely surroundings, including wonderful array of plants. And the toilets deserve a special mention, look at the tiles and the plants!

Eleven of us recently celebrated a fabulous lunch at the café, ages ranging from 1 year to 80 years old. All ages were superbly catered for. The wine and the food were delicious, an interesting combination of food and flavours, not just the usual BLT or jacket potato with chilli and so on that you see on so many other cafés' menus. A beautiful setting too and the most friendly and willing staff. Nothing was too much trouble and thoroughly recommend it.

We happened upon this utter gem of a cafe on their opening weekend. It was gorgeous! We tried a bit of everything - the coffee was excellent, the local wines were awesome and the fresh cordials were a real treat.

We stopped off here for lunch during our visit to Hoveton Hall gardens. The menu was interesting and the food delicious. The were various seating options with outside, under cover but still outside and an inside option. The only downside was that it shut at 4 and we were looking forward to visiting at the end of our garden tour. The staff however very kindly unlocked the ladies for us to use. This is a destination in itself whether you are visiting the gardens or not.

The setting for this cafe is beautiful, tranquil and so relaxing you'll literally want to stay all day! I've been twice now and loved it on both occasions. The food is fresh and delicious. The menu changes often with lots of yummy and interesting options. Great children's menu, plenty of space for children and buggies and the best changing facilities in Norfolk! I'll be back here many times over the summer.

After a glorious (if ridiculously chilly for June) walk around the gardens we lunched here. Very fresh ingredients (local) and very friendly service. Will be going again very soon as less than 20 minutes for our home. Varied menu and lovely coffee. Couldn't squeeze in cake, alas! Felt we were miles away and on holiday.

A beautiful secluded spot in grounds of beautiful gardens. You sit in walled garden under a parasol and feel like your a million miles away. My wife and I have been there twice with a our 7 month baby, they have fantastic changing facilities and high chairs so she can sit and eat with us. The food is fantastic and changes regularly, the sundaes are always on the menu and are amazing! So far we have had antipasti meats, dips and bread, Mediterranean fish soup, roast chicken, mountains of chips and Caribbean fried fish sandwiches. It is somewhere you can loose an afternoon in peace and tranquility with excellent food and drink.

Fantastic food in a delightful setting. Every little detail has been thought of and it is a wonderful place to eat for families with small children (and couples/families of all ages, in fact). The grounds are very pretty and there is shelter if rain makes an appearance. The waiting staff were excellent and the food was simply delicious. Interesting choices as well as classics with a twist and done really well. The chef, Alex, is onto a winner here. Highly recommended!

Sorry, I never give 5 stars, that would only ever be perfection and perfection doesn't exist but this place comes pretty damn close and just pips Bijou for the best casual, alfresco, café experience in this area. 2 people, a charcuterie plate, a cheese plate, bread, olives and a super asparagus and parmesan salad, oh! and a couple of glasses of red. Everything was as it should be, the sun was out, the enclosed walled garden, the staff were smiling and all finished with perfect tapas like food.

Visited on a lovely sunny day. Food was great and staff very friendly. We had Spanish meat plate, cheese plate and asparagus and Parmesan salad bowl all very reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.

We went to the Garden Kitchen today; the first customers after its opening, and our wedding anniversary.