Hacs Rural Tea Room in Hillingdon

Called in here whilst on a recent visit to family. The young lady serving was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was very fresh and tasty and the cafe was lovely and clean. I did notice a review saying that they only take cash, but when we visited on 30/1/23 we paid by card, so maybe there was a day when the card machine was not working ? One of the garden centre staff told us that the cafe was closing soon due to lack of funding by Hillingdon council which would be such a shame as it is a lovely quiet spot in the centre of a busy area. We are going to send an e mail to Hillingdon to object and I hope other people do too.

We decided to pop here with friends this weekend. I had the victoria sponge and I wasn't disappointed, it was enormous and full of fresh cream. We sat outside in the ornamental garden which is very tranquil and well kept. There was plenty of seating. The food and drinks were reasonably priced and the service was friendly. They accepted card payments. I would recommend a visit

Friendly, welcoming staff. Nice food, reasonable prices. Open throughout the year and particularly nice in dry weather, as you can sit outside in the lovely gardens. There is a small amount of seating inside for wet weather. Do be aware that the cafe is cash only and is a training facility too. Do visit. You will not be disappointed. You could pop in to the garden centre whilst you are there too.

We visited in September. We love it here. The atmosphere, surroundings, service, staff and food is wonderful.

This is a lovely little cafe within the garden centre serving yummy cakes, breakfasts & lunches. We had tea & cake, generous potions & amazing value for money. The staff are all very friendly & welcoming and cafe immaculately clean. We’ll definitely be going back & highly recommend to all.

A lovely friendly place to have lunch or even just a cup of tea and cake! As a bonus, if you go , you are helping HACS and all their projects.

Stopped in on a rainy Saturday purely to avoid traffic on the M25 and so pleasantly surprised. Very simple yet lovely and the cakes (we had carrot cake and Victoria Sponge) and they were both really really good. Just right, and looking out on the beautiful garden made it special. We will return.

Last Saturday afternoon we sat in the sunshine in the pretty, peaceful rockery garden and enjoyed a very good, reasonably priced Ploughmans and toasted sandwich lunch. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We then browsed the compact quaint garden centre and took home with us a couple of new rose bushes. Lovely!

I had a wonderful lunch with my friend today at the Rural Tea Rooms. It was rewarding to hear other customers comment on the quality of the food, cleanliness of the venue both inside and out. Staff were extremely helpful and the food was amazing. Many thanks to Philomena and the team for a wonderful service

Hacs Rural Tea Room is situated in a garden centre in West Drayton. The garden centre and tea room provide an opportunity for young people with learning difficulties and autism to train and work. The tea room is small but nicely decorated and warm. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is a good choice of fresh food that is very cheap. Definitely a good place to stop for lunch or tea if you are in the area.

Great food. Great garden centre. Lovely views friendly people, yummy hotdogs and salad with my favourite icebreg lettuce and peppers. We both enjoy it so much.

My wife and I found this amazing place when we moved in the area: walking distance from our house, it became a nice habit to break the morning routine. On a nice day, you can sit outside and enjoy a meal (all prepared in house) or a cup of coffee in the extremely well kept garden. The staff is very welcoming and surely will make you feel at home. I went there with my team for an informal lunch and also with my boss: an all round success. If you need a positive place with a friendly atmosphere where to recharge your batteries, this is it. From the outside you can not even believe that such an amazing place is there. Step through the small gate from the off street parking and you are in a little patch of heaven.

My wife visit the Rural tea rooms, through work, with resident, from her care home, and we're look after like royal family, Could not do enough, food was great, service 10/10, and as for there mince pies there worth the that diversion on your day out to try,

Went for a ploughams lunch with my mum and to meet my gran for lunc. Very friendly place . Great food, lovely people. They do a great job. I really do love this place. First time i have tryed picked onions and they were a bit sharp.

My neighbour told me of this lovely place and good food so today after work I went along on my own and had lunch... service was really good the food was delicious I had Jacket Potatoe with beans and coleslaw. This was well presented on a tray and the waitress asked if there was anything else she could get for me. Clean tables polite friendly staff and good food ... extremely happy cudtomer here so much so I have got some information on take away also for my colleagues at work. I will promote and use The Rural Gardens more regularly Thank you so very much!

A lovely little Oasis in which to enjoy a cream tea on a sunny afternoon in a pretty garden. With very pleasant staff

Wonderful staff I very pretty natural garden and ponds Very welcoming and professional service Great value for money lunch and plants bedding and shrubs Enjoyed are visit will defiantly return before going home.Thank you really was superb Your a true hidden gem in Hillingdon Rachel Brenda

I drive past the tea room almost everyday but finally found a chance to venture in. Lovely little cafe situated in the middle of the garden centre - select seating indoors but lots of tables outdoors. I love the area, once you come in you don't feel as though you are in the local area anymore which is really nice. You also get a feel good factor from supporting a local project.The menu offers a lot of choice, which surprised me as I was expecting something very simple. They do offer an afternoon tea which sounded lovely - a definite must for next time! The prices are really reasonable - £1.30 for a cup of tea is brilliant value. The only thing to mind is that it is cash only which did catch me out! Overall a lovely find in Hillingdon and I will definitely return (with cash!) in the near future!

the rural tea room is staffed by a small,dedicated staff.hacs is the hillingdon autistic centre .it provides a staff room for the volunteers and staff of the garden centre that gives employment,and, fulfillment to those who work there.the tea room is an exceptionally friendly place,small,but very homely.call in for a cup of tea,cake or beans on toast.you will be very welcome,and you can rest assured that your custom will help to keep such a worthwhile project going forward as a going concern

Me and my family love this place! It is warm, comfortable and friendly. The staff and fantastic and very welcoming. The food is always fresh, tbe best cakes and great value for money. I recommend the afternoon tea, it is best to book as they put so much effort in.Hillingdon council get my thumbs up. An amazing project that everyone can visit and enjoy.

HACS rural tea room is a great place to meet friends for lunch. Set in a garden centre, the surroundings are beautifully kept. The staff are friendly and so polite.Great service, great food, beautiful surroundings and gorgeous cream tea, I highly recommend.

The Rural Activities Centre Tearoom has friendly welcoming staff and is good value for money. All the food is freshly prepared and tea comes in a lovely big pot. It's great to be able to support a community project as well. They're also happy for dogs to visit as long as you sit outside with them. A real little gem of a place in Hillingdon so definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.