Jumbles Country Park Cafe in Bolton

Great to drop in here for a morning brew. Ok I have in and had ice cream instead - v tasty. Clearly they were lent geared up for this many people on a Thursday am - long queue formed and drinks took a while. Still a most welcome break and good to have outside seats for nice weather.

Been coming here for a while and everything has always been spot on. Great friendly service. Piping hot coffee and an awesome breakfast all with good quality ingredients. Just one of the best cafes in the North West. Great location and walks.

Appalling!!! Horrid attitude, waited in the queue with my 4 young children all excited for an ice cream watching the people in front get served, when all of a sudden miserable lady pops and and says we’re stopping serving!!! I would understand if it was already closed, but it’s not hard to serve if cream to the last few people in the queue, rather than leaving 4 unhappy kids because they couldn’t be bothered with an extra 30 seconds, lazy strange behaviour. Also this was at 4.00pm and states 4,15pm online, must have been somewhere exciting the lady had to be

While having a nice walk we stopped for an ice cream. They were responsibly priced and really tasty. The size of one scoop is more than enough even for grownups. Allergy friendly. Definitely recommend.”

Just what we always need after a walk around the reservoir. Love the ice cream especially. The soup is always well worth it too.

A nice walk followed by a nice English breakfast. This was unfortunately spoilt by a member of staff (older woman with glasses) speaking to our party like a piece of dirt under your shoe. That same member of staff then barged one of our party members out the way when collecting the plates. Her attitude towards us was so disrespectful and unprofessional we opted to go to another venue for our sweet treat afterwards rather than paying for their options on display.

Really pleased to see the cafe greatly improved and nicely updated so well done for that. Sadly our visit was entirely ruined from beginning to end by the drone of the vacuum cleaner.The person vacuuming was insistent on going over and over the same area. I wouldn't mind but there was barely anything to hoover up. We did consider moving outside as it was so bad but it was cold. Please clean up after closing time and respect your visitors.

Visited the Jumbles cafe for a bit of lunch with my daughter today. Daughter had a small breakfast which was really well presented and she says it was all v v nice. I am caeliac so worry sometimes about eating out. I had leek and potato soup which was v good and had gf bread. We also has coffee and cake, a very good selection of gf cakes, I had the Victoria sponge it was one of the nicest gf cakes I’ve had. I would DEFINITELY return for lunch again and felt very confident about eating their gf options. Plus it was decorated beautifully for Xmas, very cosy and warm.

Hearing that the Jumbles Café had changed hands, we decided to make a special visit to see if the new owner had improved both the menu and the general appearance of the place, both of which were very much needed. As soon as we walked in, it was quite obvious that Lizzie the owner, had made a massive difference! What had been a rather rundown and sad café, is now a delightful place to enjoy the delicious food and drinks on offer. Lizzie is very artistic and the interior design is fresh, colourful and imaginative. We are volunteers for the RSPB and had previously got an RSPB BADGE BOX there, until the café became a little run down and customers dwindled away. When we asked if she would accept us having one there, Lizzie enthusiastically said she was happy to do so and since then the sale of the RSPB Badges has soared! We think that Lizzie is quite a collector of these badges herself, in fact! All members of the staff are polite, friendly and very obliging, so another huge plus for this lovely walking area, with four-legged friends made very welcome to enjoy the café, with their well behaved owners! Jumbles Café is really worth making a special journey for a good breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, even if you haven't got a four-legged friend. You might even find a gift for a friend or relation, or even as a treat for yourself, from the wide range of scarves and hats, expertly knitted by Lizzie's mum. In a nutshell, Jumbles Café is a little Gem, so go and see for yourself and well done Lizzie, you must be very proud of yourself! Jill & Ken

We visit the cafe on a regular basis as we live locally and walk around the park often. Today’s visit I was made to feel like a their in front of a queue full of people. We went inside to order a coffee, two drinks and two scoops of ice cream, one with a flake. We were then asked to go outside to collect our ice cream. We waited in the queue again, and ordered our ice cream (two scoops) and pointed to a tub which was labelled double scoop. I informed the lovely young man who was serving us we had already paid. At which point the blonde women came over and said we had ordered the wrong tubs and that we needed to pay more. I explained it said double tub, presuming that’s what we paid for. She said not. I offered to give it back, but she demanded we pay. Embarrassed I paid but we were made to feel like thieves. She had no interest in customer service and wasn’t pleasant at all. The young man apologised (it wasn’t his fault). I would avoid this cafe, unless you are ok with being made to feel like a thief. I would recommend the fisheries at the other end, much nicer coffee and customer service. Or the ice cream shop in Edgworth as the ice cream is lovely there and it’s service with a smile.

We visited today and were turned away because the staff were having a break. I agree that staff breaks are needed and are a good thing but when the cafe has only been opened for 2 hours, there are three people working there and they only allow one person at the time, there’s no need to close the business for 20 minutes at lunch peak time. Don’t bother going in and support other local businesses who are far more friendly. Very badly run and unfriendly.

I went for a walk around jumbles today and then we went to the cafe. The staff in the cafe were lovely and had the best ice cream selection! Would definitely recommend. Felt very safe given the current situation!

We visited for a late breakfast after a ramble around the jumbles and it was very good. Comfortable, welcoming and with a good range of snacks and drinks, we will certainly use again

We visited here today after a walk with our two young children and two dogs. We were wet, tired and thirsty and met with such a lovely welcome by all the staff. We had coffee and cake. The selection was great and we will certainly come back to enjoy the toasties, soup and other hot food on offer. They also sold treats for my dogs which were very appreciated and my kids LOVED the ice cream which was very reasonable. £11 for two coffees, cake and two ice creams with flakes. We will definitely visit here again.

Jumbles cafe is so warm and cosy with the nicest staff. Me and my doggy (tipple) love it here it’s one of our most favourite places to relax, walk. Lovely views as you walk around the huge lake. It’s 3miles all the way round. Enjoy . Jessica

We often stop off here during a walk around the resi and it's a lovely place. Good range of drinks, snacks and hot food. Well worth a visit.

Nice cafe to end our walk on. We had a latte, cappucino and a scone to share, and we enjoyed our visit!

After a long walk round Jumbles Park with our 2 Dogs l Called in the cafe for first time as was my first trip round the Park. As was busy at that time we called surprise to see it was Dog friendly cafe. Staff were nice as well my brew too and was able to relax and looked around to see nice info about other areas near by as well nice display of woolly hats scarfs. Sure we be back soon

Went today with 2 friends. Changed ownership. Greeted well. Coffee ok. Service fine. Clean. Thriving. Good to see in very pleasant surroundings.

Went for an early morning walk Jumbles and Entwistle called here on the way back, didn't expect it to be open but so glad it was, had a delicious blueberry muffin and a first class Americano, will call here every time now.

Much improved setting, freindly, helpful staff providing excellent lunch menu. Lunch was delicious perfect refuelling after an enjoyable ramble around the resevoir.

I have visited this cafe twice now since it has been under new management and it is a big improvement. They have not only redecorated the cafe, but the service and food is very good as well.

My husband and i go to the cafe at least twice a week after our walks round the Jumbles area. The staff are wonderful, always helpful and chatty and nothing is too much trouble!

The cafe was looking very festive with a Christmas tree. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great rest after a walk around Jumbles.

Café looks to have been taken over a while back and is now tip top and welcomes dogs too .Staff very friendly nothing too much trouble and the food is really excellent . Finished of by a lovely walk

Came in for some lunch and a drink with a friend and our dogs. It was lovely, cosy and warm, which after getting soaked outside, was just what was needed! Christmas decorations looked great too.

I visited today after learning that this place is under new ownership since September this year. I was greeted by two pleasant ladies, service was quick & efficient. The home made cream of tomato soup was delicious. There was a tempting display of cakes on offer, with a few gluten free options too.

My partner and I have visited this establishment many times when we have finished our walk around the very picturesque jumbles area. The cafe food is excellent, the staff are very friendly and the whole atmosphere is very welcoming. This cafe is very popular with dog owners who can have a well deserved rest after walking their pets. There is a seating area near the cafe for them to do so.

Café looks to have been taken over a while back and is now tip top and welcomes dogs too .Staff very friendly nothing too much trouble and the food is really excellent . Finished of by a lovely walk

Called in after a walk along the banks of the reservoir, the staff are so welcoming and the cappuccino's are of a large side, customers were ordering various hot food which all looked very appetizing. It is such a pleasure to visit this place, thank you!!

Everybody is lovely that works here. Fast and affordable food that’s freshly cooked and tastes brilliant.

Our first visit to the Jumbles reservoir and the park cafe provided a very warm welcome and excellent food at a very reasonable price. Staff were great!

Nice little cafe with simple food and drinks. If you are able to sit outside it has some lovely views across the adjacent reservoir

We call in here quite regularly and it has improved a lot.from.last year. The staff are very friendly and pleasant the food.is freshly.made and reasonable. Yes it is a limited menu.but you do.not.go.there for a three course meal but a lunchtime snack.

What a really dull old-fashioned cafe with a very limited menu with stuffed animals in glass cases with clothes for sale and not very friendly staff at all ...this place would be amazing if it was like the fantastic Lamppost Cafe in Burrs Park in Bury but unless somebody gets their act together they will never see more than 5 or 6 people at a time in this cafe and it needs to be dog friendly as well just like the one at Burrs Park ...so maybe somebody needs to see what the competition in the area is doing!

We sat down at a table, A lady member of staff, walking from the far end of the restaurant, saw us. There was no greeting or even acknowledgement. She served others who came in after us and after 20 minutes, we left. Draw your own conclusions.

I have lived locally for over 12 years now and occasionally pop in for a hot chocolate and some sweets when we are walking around the Jumbles.

I have recently started walking round Jumbles country park and calling into the cafe for a drink and a bite to eat. I find the food to be excellent, a large portion of it is home made and the staff to be very friendly. I would definitely recommend this to visitors of the park

I have called in the cafe for many yaers after a walk around the Jumbles. I have always found the staff polite and helpful but I have been delighted with the new changes which have taken place since a new manager has taken over. This happened just before Christmas. She is limited with the resources she has but already she has brightened the place up and added a new range of delicious soups, cakes and drinks to tempt the appetite.

Great place for a dog walk with lots to see. We were especially impressed with the cafe at the park which caters for a range of allergies and dietary needs which was amazing for my daughter who is a vegan. the staff, who were very friendly, made her a lovely soup with toast which we were both pleased with as it seems to be uncommon for cafes in country parks to cater for different diets. Very impressed and will definitely visit again

After visiting jumbles country park today, I can gladly say that I am very impressed with the cafe. The staff were both friendly and helpful which I found really nice. The cafe caters for a range of diets which I was pleased with as most country park cafes don’t do this which is troublesome due to my vegan lifestyle. the staff made me a lovely soup with toast which was all vegan and it was very nice. It was also lovely to enjoy the food while looking over the resovoir. Overall I’m extremely impressed with the Jumbles Country Park Cafe and it’s somewhere I definitely recommend you visit. Will definitely be visiting again in the future

What a shame - fabulous location and brilliant scones if not extortion ate in price

Nice little cafe, friendly staff and the usual tea and sandwiches. It's very handy if you are walking around the Jumbles Reservoir.

This cafe had deteriorated a couple of years back . Im glad to say its back up to scratch . Lovely staff. Decent food and reasonably priced . Opening hours vary a bit it seems autumn time but spose thats dependant on the weathet . Great effort ladies and gents . Keep up the good work .

The staff are so friendly Food is lovely and countrified! All soups are Vegan/gluten free and homemade..yum! Gluten/wheat/dairy free biscuits and cakes are available too! Pretty little cafe with tasty ice creams too! Lovely area for a bite to eat and relax

After a few months of this cafe becoming decidedly dull it's getting a well needed makeover. The staff are all friendly and especially so to anybody with learning difficulties or any sort of disability. They are back to making wonderful home made soups and other light meals and have introduced filter coffee which was excellent. The range of soft drinks, teas and ice cream flavours is also expanding all the time. Considering the few good days which have to make up for the many quiet ones, the prices are reasonable and I can't fault the service and warm welcome. They can also offer advice on walking routes such as how to link up a walk round the three connecting reservoirs of which the Jumbles is just one. You can spend the whole day on this walk starting at the cafe and topping up with refreshments at the Black bull pub and the Strawberry Duck at Entwistle. One of Lancashire's finest mini walks!

Gill and the rest of the staff made me feel so comfortable. Home made soup was vegan and had a variety of food on offer, after being drenched they offered me and my family a blow heater to get warmed up. Friendly service and above all. AMAZING QUALITY FOOD, food and the view was beautiful also. I would honestly say, if you don’t pop in for a bite to eat then you are missing out completely. Well done David and Jill will be recommending this beautiful cafe!

Food takes for ever to prepare and is hardly worth the wait when it arrives. Edible but not very good.

Called in for a coffee - the board outside said Latte, Capuccino etc but that turned out to be instant sachets, of which they had none anyway - so we were charged £1.50 for a spoon of instant coffee in a polystyrene cup. Cakes looked OK but didn't try, For the price of a small bank loan a real coffee machine serving quality barista style drinks, they'd be raking it in as they have a captive market - but other than the view, the cafe was a very underwhelming. Sorry, as we we'd like to have had a lovely time.

This café has the potential to be lovely, great setting, lots of people walking by, free car park etc. In reality the interior is very dated, cold and the staff do not offer a warm welcome. The food looks unappetising so we did not try it. We did however have some tea which was served in polystyrene cups with tea bags still floating about. No spoon/stirrer or any instructions on what to do with the tea bag or how to get milk/sugar. Looking round we found a cup with a couple of pre-used spoons and an open dustbin for the tea bags, next to a school style plastic jug of milk and some dirty looking sugar. With some investment this could be a lovely spot but until then I would go somewhere else.

Very dirty place, high chair dirty had to clean it with wipes before I could sit baby in it , very cold and expensive 3 biscuits 50p and they were soft

Unfriendly rude staff, dodgy stale looking cakes, crappy polystyrene cups and on the whole very unhygienic looking. This place has really gone downhill. I'd recommended bringing your own refreshments! Avoid...

Absolutely ridiculous. Rude staff and very overpriced. Bring your own drinks/flask or snacks with you.

Pleasant walk quite level if accessed from Bradshaw, plus free parking and little tea room. Lovely walk with pretty views, not too isolated for lone female walkers. Steep steps to the left of the car park tricky if unsure on foot or prams.

Unexpected white china tea service. Plenty of seats inside and out ;dogs catered for;very friendly;most enjoyable experience.

Overpriced (small) piece of cake. Just and so brew. Uninterested staff (sat knitting) and the place was empty. Not very welcoming at all.Go for a walk yes - but take a flask or have a brew when you get home.

Buen café básico pero bienvenida. Asientos dentro y fuera. Vende principalmente bebidas y helados. Cierra a las 4:00 pm que es un poco demasiado temprano en un día de verano. Los recipientes de agua potable para los perros estaban muy sucias y no ofrecer agua limpia y fresca. Los tenedores de arrendamiento necesitan prestar más atención a un cliente de negocios centrado.

Es una ubicación estupenda, pero tan horrible comida. Los precios son abusivos y el personal muy antipático.

Así llamado latte compuesto de polvo y parecía yo también.

Basic but serves a purpose - it's not meant to be gourmet - serves usual hot and cold drinks and snacks and ice cream. Does what it says on the tin.

It must take years of practice to become this poor.We'd had a wonderful walk in glorious weather & then this.1/2 filled polystyrene cups with a floating teabag.Toasted teacakes in a paper bag!We would have liked an ice cream but both fridges were empty.I know we have just had a bank holiday & its 1/2 term but have they never heard of forward planning? My advice is bring your own flask .

A basic but small cafe which is there for the benefit of walkers, runners and other visitors to the park. It's also an Information centre, but there was very little available.They sell sandwiches, cakes, soup, snacks and ice cream as well as drinks. Tables inside and several picnic tables outside which provide some nice views of the reservoir and countryside. Toilets and car parking for 50 + cars are within 50 yards. Disabled parking by the café.

My wife and I took my Mother-in-law for a sit on the bench and an ice cream in the sun. My Mother-in-law is very poorly, weak and has virtually no mobility. We arrived to find all the disabled parking spaces full (there are benches in front of the disabled spaces and these look over the reservoir so she only has to walk five or six steps) however when I looked one of the cars did not have a disabled badge so I went into the cafe to see if I could find out who the owner was and see if they were able to move it.Imagine my amazement when I found that the owner of the car was one of the staff who informed me that she was not disabled but she routinely used that space. In addition there was a staff car park directly behind with a spare space! She gave the impression that she was 'put out' at having to move her car.WE SHALL NOT BE BACK, believe me there are far better places to admire the countryside round here.

This little cafe is a gem. It is on the banks of the Jumbles reservoir near Bolton, right next to the car park. They serve excellent home made cakes and pastries, and good coffee and tea, all at very good prices. It is an easy walk around the reservoir, perhaps about 2 to 3 miles (one section is a little steep, but most people will be fine) and what better way to end the walk!

I called into the café with my son after a lovely walk around the 3 reservoirs. A couple were being served when we entered and the member of staff looked up and saw us come in. She then disappeared into the back and five minutes late had still not returned. In the end we left without anything as I did not feel they deserved my money. Very disappointing.

Called in for soup and a roll after a walk round jumbles, at £3.75 for small bowl I would have expected homemade, it was half of tin of cheap chicken soup like smart price from asda, my mum got the same, 2 soups and 2 cokes cost £10. I will walk round jumbles again but I will never go in this cafe !!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure what other posters were expecting from this little place but we call in regularly. It's not fancy and the food is average but the staff are friendly and they do a good basic range of hot and cold snacks (crumpets / beans on toast / toasties/ soup etc). In my view it's a great little stop off place if you're at the jumbles. A lovely water's edge outdoor seating area for a quick coffee before we head off again. Don't go with any high expectations and you'll love it! ....and they do great ice cream!

We called in here for a cheese and ham toastie and a pot of tea for two after a walk. Appalling to see food being served by a young man with a terrible cough/cold. Saw him coughing into his hands then serving a pasty and ice creams. He was blowing his nose on a dirty tissue he kept in his apron pocket whilst stood behind the counter. There was no hand washing and no sign of hand gel being used. If this is what happens in full view of the cafe, who knows what is going on behind the scenes in the kitchen? Looked up the food hygiene rating when we got home, 3 out of 5 (satisfactory) Hygiene was poor today. Won't eat there again.

Atrocious food. Tea in polystyrene cups. Choice of cake was between a revolting stale scone and a soggy crumpet both of which were smothered in disgusting margarine. I would never go back to eat there again which is a shame because Jumbles is a beautiful country park and the cafe could be a real bonus if they put some effort into what they served! They obviously don't care as nearly all the reviews are dire . Get your act together guys !

Have for years called in this little cafe at weekend for a bowl of home made soup , you need specifically to request the home made version and this has never let us down ! The ladies have always been pleasant and attentive , letting on when bumped into in Bolton and/or Bromley Cross again with a smile .

Having encountered a roe deer then a male kingfisher within the space of an hour & both in the vicinity of Jumbles Country Park was satisfying enough, but the piping hot brew & the lovely fresh sandwich served with a smile at the lovely Jumbles cafe topped it off perfectly.All the food & drinks were made freshly to order with takeaway also an option (perfect for the 2 brickies who'd popped in en-route to Bradshaw). Well worth a visit.

A cafe with seating for about 50, with a limited snack menu, sandwiches, toasties, sausage and bacon rolls on the specials board. Hot and cold drinks, with tea and coffee at £1.30 each.There are some leaflets and other information about the local area available inside the cafe.

I visited here with 2 toddlers. It was very disappointed. The food was poor, the salad with my sandwich was old and it was really expensive for what we got. It was also dirty - nothing that couldn't be easily remedied. I won't be going again.

Drove to Jumbles with the other half and our dog, whilst on route my other half looked on her phone to find details of this country park as we had never been. She saw that it was on Trip Advisor, however we didn't look at the café, BIG MISTAKE !! This place is terrible, surely they shouldn't be allowed to rip people off like this !!! Nearly a tenner for a crappy BLT and a tuna sandwich with one can of pop.It said on the menu they came with a salad but they didn't. I was nearly put off when I saw the prices, wish I was now.How can they be allowed to rip people off like this, they must have seen these reviews, and if they have read them and refuse to change, that makes it even worse.Should have made our own food or bought from elsewhere.Do not go here and line the owner's pockets with what must be massive profits !!!

I cannot add anything to other reviews. Don't waste your time or money. Even six year old said it was terrible. We still talk about it as the worst food ever.

Visited after a walk round the reservoir. Where to start, it was the worst cafe we have visited in a long, long while, in fact I think it is the worst ever. Customer service leaves a lot to be desired and the quality of the food and drink is well below average. Whilst "enjoying" our items, the bloke who was wondering round with no particular purpose, propped the front door open and left us sitting in a draught. It is hard to distinguish staff from customers and the place has as much charm and appeal as a bus shelter. Do yourself a favour make some butties and a flask to enjoy on your walk instead.

After a dreadfully long wait due to staffing, we finally received what felt like two paper bags of fresh air masquerading as sausage sandwiches. The £2.99 cost per sandwich entitled us to a bog standard barm cake and one, yes, one thin, cheap sausage. When we questioned this with the lady running the cafe, she informed us that they only ever put one sausage on their sandwiches. No apology, no regret, no offer to upgrade their meagre offering! We will not be going back! I could have made 6 decent quality sandwiches overflowing with sausages for the same cost of their overinflated joke of a sandwich!

I had wanted to put another title for my review, but was asked to re-write.My sister and myself paid 14.00 for 2 breakfasts, 3 hot drinks, Would not have minded if had been edible!!!! I just wish i had taken a photograph of the meal as everything except the beans and tomato were either black or burnt. I asked for the eggs to be replaced and the proprietor ( who had cooked the meal) asked what was wrong with them! well if SHE didn't know she is in the wrong ****** trade.When she came with one egg i explained we had paid for two she tried to get out of cooking another egg. The service was very slow even though we were the only people in there at 13.00 (always a bad sign don't know why we didn't drive to the nearest superstore and buy sandwiches and been a £10.00 better off and satisfied). So no i do not recommended this cafe.Feel sorry for the other lady who worked there as she has to work for/alongside this nasty piece of work.

Service was terrible. The woman was rude, had a face like thunder and needs to attend a customer service course. I order a BLT and when it came it looked distinctly like a bacon sandwich with lettuce in. Low and behold it was a bacon sandwich with lettuce in. This place could be great. Change the staff and have quality food and affordable prices. My bacon sandwich with lettuce was £3.75. I was going to call the police as I was robbed blind.

Visited Jumbles Cafe after a delightful walk today looking forward to some nice grub - unfortunately not the case. I ordered a sausage balm for £2.95 and was greeted with a bun the size of a baby's palm which contained one cigarette sized sausage cut in half. My partner ordered a jacket potato with cheese and beans which came to a stunning £4.50 and tasted/looked like dog faeces. Avoid at all costs.

a nice cafe for a quick bite to eat - lots to read about the area on the walls, nice pasties, and quick friendly service

The worst value and quality food I've had for a long time. Ham sandwich, 2 slices of cheap white bread, with a slice of ham £3.75. A cheese toastie that was so bland and thin. I would either bring my own sandwiches or go hungry rather than use this place again.

Called in for lunch had ham sandwich come with 2 pieces off cheap bread and a square piece of ham, charged ten pounds for that plus 2 teas and a cheese toastie, again two small slices of bread with no cheese hardly, disgusting blatent rip off charging quality prices for the cheapest rubbish they can buy.

cafe is crap ,ordered 4 sausage toasted sandwiches , and four cofees 16 quid , each sandwhich had just quarter of mashed sausage and the thinist bread you can buy , , when we complained they said what you want me to do about it im not cooking after 3 oclock , and its what we put in a barm cake , don't get ripped off take your own, and the park itself is a litter tip full of plastic bags and dog poo,perfect for anorexics