Glasshouse Cafe in South Hams

We ordered a devon pasty and a vegetable pasty. Both were inedible. Luke warm to cold. Microwaved so soft. Fillings were horrible. Staff didn't bother to check if meal was OK. We left the food and walked out. Avoid this place. I don't review often and usually only if very good, but this was bad enough to warn others

We were in the area and had heard good things so decided to stop and try it. It looked quite busy which was a positive sign, although we were to learn this was due to the wait not the quality! The menu looked good. We ordered and were told they only do their eggs one way, which isn’t ideal but I could understand as the kitchen wasn’t huge and I figured they’d want to keep it simple. I was hoping this meant they were low choice, high quality. We waited an hour for our drinks and food, my order of a pastry came last and the staff had to be prompted to get it. During our wait there was an issue on the table next to us, in order to check the order the chef decided to shout across to the table to check their order and proceeded to tell them they’d received what they ordered. The customer had to point out there was no price on the menu, or receipt provided so how could they have checked the order was input correctly? At this point if we hadn’t of ordered and already been waiting a while we’d have walked. When our order began to arrive the bacon was over cooked and had an usual smell to it, the sausage seemed cheap and greasy but the bread was nice. The croissant when it arrived wasn’t warmed, the thing that came last could’ve been served immediately. Although my drink was hot, the other two served were not. The bottled fruit juices weren’t served with a glass or offer of one. If it weren’t for the wait and the apparent attitude of the chef we would’ve raised it at the time. On our way out others leaving could be heard commenting on their own similar experiences. Overall: avoid, avoid avoid. I rarely write reviews but this absolutely called for it. No one else should waste their time and money here.

We had 2 of the breakfasts, both were nice and fresh. Loved the wedges! Coffee was tasty and hot. Speedy service. Thank you 😊

Food had been recommended. We chose bubble and squeak with a cheese topping and either bacon or fried egg. We chose one of each. What arrived were two jacket potatoes shells on each plate. The insides had been taken out, roughly mashed (still very lumpy) and some pieces of overcooked cabbage added in. The cheese topping had probably started life as a plastic “cheese” slice. The cabbage tasted gross, the potato was barely lukewarm and tasteless - not a hint of butter or seasoning. To be fair, the eggs and the bacon were fine but the overall effect was somewhere between absolutely disgusting and totally inedible. We took the view that, if they were prepared to serve such stuff to an unsuspecting public, there was no point in complaining. Surroundings weren’t that inspiring either. In our view, to be avoided like the plague.

This place was recommended to us and we arrived with great expectations. We ordered a full English breakfast each. The bacon was solid, eggs wet very runny but the sausages looked nicely browned. When we cut into the sausages they were raw in the middle. Only positive point was that the coffee was ok. My wife returned her half empty plate to the serving counter and complained. She was casually informed that her comments would be passed on to the chef.

A Cracking half a full English was enough for me and I like a big breakfast. Honestly the best I've had this year. Home made bread real butter lovely tea and coffee at a great value. Staff are really friendly with a quick service, the whole place is very clean. Don't be put off by thinking it will be hot in a green house, it's all well vented. Car park and a top class garden centre which also has helpful and friendly staff. I would highly recommend this venue.

Came for breakfast and cannot recommend enough. Amazing coffee and a great menu. The size of the slices of cake have to been seen to be believed. We'll be back again soon !

With all the hustle and bustle in nearby Dartmouth, plus the parking problems, its just good to come to the Glasshouse for a relaxing morning coffee or excellent lunch. Plus somewhere to park. Good selection on the menu, particularly loved the soup when we visited which was butternut. Friendly helpful staff. What's not to like, plus a garden centre to stroll through and a small shop for something different. Lucky to be a local so can visit any time.

Great breakfasts and coffee, we haven't been for lunch. Locally sourced food and interesting stuff for sale.

We often come here for coffees and cakes and the staff are brilliant with the guys I support and everyone enjoys their drinks, their cakes, toasted teacakes, scones etc . Always good. My coffee and big slice of Victoria Sponge was lovely

We went here for breakfast on my daughter's return from holiday and we were not disappointed. We both had a full English and could not fault it at all. All freshly cooked and piping hot with local made produce and sauces. This is the best breakfast we have had in and around Dartmouth for a long time and will definitely be returning. Also their homemade cakes looked so divine we took a slice each of the coffee cake home to have with afternoon tea and also a freshly baked granary bloomer! Five stars to the chef and his staff! Spot on!

Found this cafe by mistake on way to Dartmouth . I had a quiche and my partner had a cream tea . The food on display looked amazing everything looked fresh and there was a large menu .

I have been to the cafe at garden time a few times and I'm never disappointed. The food always looks amazing which makes it so difficult to choose what to have. Lovely homemade cakes, frittatas, quiches. Spoilt for choice.

Thoroughly enjoyed both a savoury and traditional afternoon tea and a brownie for our 7 year old. Enjoyed a browse around the farm shop and purchased some of the yummy chilli jam.

We stopped in the garden centre on a wet day and found this lovely quirky little cafe in one of their glasshouses. Good variety of different seating options and very friendly staff.

I just called in to get some compost, but I decided to visit the cafe afterwards. Good decision! Claire was so helpful and friendly and Caya makes the best cake! I tried two! We'll definitely visit again. That cake!!!

Great friendly service, freshly prepared local food, great portion sizes, excellent quality ingredients, was expecting a bit of a side salad with my smoked mackerel pate and got 4 different salads, pickled cucumbers, plenty of butter for my toast too. Must get here earlier to try out the breakfasts next time.

Went today 29/05/18 as the food looked rotten in Woodside theme park and found this place by accident but turned out to be a wonderful accident. Place so clean and lovely, staff are lovely and helpful. I had homemade pasty , chips and beans it was perfect , wife had as she says best steak and oinions ciabbata she ever had with lovely salad and sweet potato chips. Bradley my grandson he had a whopper of a burger and chips with salad he said it was best burger real meat, and my lovely granddaughter had jacket potato with beans lady even made sure it wasn't to big for her. The brew was so good I had three cups as you get a big teapot then my scone with cream and jam not sure which way is the Devon way so I had half cream then jam and other half jam then cream. If I ever down that way it will be my first call of duty. Thank you

Great hone cooked food delivered hot! Amazing pasty and Bubble And Squeak with great cake to end. Very good lunch find with parking

The four of us turned up at the cafe and ordered variations of Glasshouse breakfast. Lovely well cooked local produce. Nice venue with very friendly staff. My first visit but the others come out here on a regular basis. I was not disappointed.

Situado en un invernadero en el jardín, nos Gardentime vinieron aquí para el almuerzo recientemente. Menú con ingredientes frescos, y algunas opciones interesantes, sopa, terrina, frittata, ensaladas, rarebit. Buen tamaño de las porciones y en el £6-£9 soporte. El servicio es un poco lento, ya que es producido a la orden, pero bien presentado, y de gran calidad cuando llegue.

We have only had a cup of coffee here before this last recent disastrous visit .The waiting/serving staff are abrupt and unfriendly at best . The food when it finally arrived at our table was microwaved , reheated food , some stone cold in places .This type of food is overpriced and belongs in a Supermarket Cafe, at Supermarket prices . We will not be spending our money here again !

Excellent value and really fantastic fresh salad and flan, the flavours were excellent, what a gem. It was lovely to have so many vegetarian options. We can thoroughly recommend.

Yo vivo localmente y siempre estoy dispuesto a usar cafés locales, restaurantes y otras empresas de apoyo, especialmente fuera de temporada. Sin embargo, esto es una cafetería que estoy seguro que no volveré.

Nos metimos en que mi compañero había sido antes y lo disfrutamos. Teníamos una ciabatta cada uno, la mía era queso, jamón y mostaza y ella era un queso de cabra, aceitunas y demás cosas Affair. Las bebidas eran un Americano y una rosa limonada . La comida y las bebidas eran encantadores, única queja era tardó bastante tiempo en 2 Posh pasaban allí desde las tres y las bebidas estaban terminadas antes de que llegaran, así que más adquirió . sin duda volveremos aunque

Solía ser una hermosa cafetería, a un super pequeño jardín centro. Entonces todo fue un poco mal por un tiempo mientras que encontraron nuevas personas para funcionar. Pensé que me gustaría dejar en mi día para ver qué cambios se habían realizado. El nuevo diseño es realmente agradable, grandes mesas de madera, cocina y la jardinería libros para leer. Yo pedí un queso y jamón croissant. El servicio estaba bien, pero un poco desabrida y triste. Cuando el croissant llegamos estaba lleno con queso rallado y jamón, fría y caliente no melty como esperaba. Le pregunté si podía ser calentado, y lo hicieron sin ningún problema. Con una taza de té, vino a más de £5, que no parecía muy buena relación calidad-precio. Me decepcionó.

Qué maravilla encontrar este café en el centro del jardín. El personal amable y encantador personal cocina casera empanadas y tortas de que compramos para llevar a casa con nosotros. El personal en el centro del jardín también amable y también hay un montón de ideas encantadoras para Navidad ... gracias

Popped in for breakfast and was full and happy when I left. Plenty of choice, friendly service, great value.

We absolutely loved The Glashouse Cafe when we visited in february and though it was cold, the light coming into...

If you are ever in the region of Dartmouth and are in need of great coffee and excellent fresh food, just call into the Glasshouse Cafe situated within the Gardentime Garden Centre on the A3122 at Blackawton.We had been on the road for more than 5 hours and were in need of a stop and refreshment when we stumbled on this gem.Run by a Kiwi lass, Andrea, who does actually cook the food on site and which is both fresh and flavoursome. Try her fantastic sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, scones, cakes, muffins or even a cooked meal, especially her breakfasts. She also does a mean double shot flat white. Best coffee I tasted in two weeks!Staff were both pleasant and helpful. We did go back a number of times whilst in the area. Never disappointed us. There is even a butcher on site and his meat was excellent as well. As were the jams and chutneys.We have been told that the restaurant is now open on Thursday evenings as well. Reservations are recommended. Pity we did not have time to go back and enjoy. But the sample menu we have sighted is excellent and real value for money!