Le Jardin Cafe in Perth & Kinross

Have gone here for over twenty years. Always been amazing. Unfortunately this experience wasn’t great. Quality of food not as good. Staff in the past always great. Now some are very good but not all. Also owner never in this establishment which always makes a difference Wouldn’t rush back. Not cheap but you don’t mind when it’s quality But not the case now

Visited here for the first time today with family. The food was tasty, if just ever so pricey. However the staff were polite, friendly and upbeat, which made for an overall very good experience.

Excellent food ,in nice surroundings with excellent attentive colleagues however £3.05 for a small bottle of Iron Bru,I thought was very expensive

Went for lunch and was disappointed in the standard and quality of food we were served. Italian chicken panini was a small uninspiring doughy specimen with very little filling. The normally excellent baked potato with curried chicken and banana contained plenty of filling but unfortunately the chicken was very overcooked and tough making it inedible. Coffee prices have increased beyond the level of better quality coffee shops and overall, the experience was not as good as we have expected over the years of dining here.

We have been here on numerous occasions and it never disappoints The staff are absolutely fantastic so friendly and helpful Food fresh and tasty Lovely surroundings We would highly recommend

Had a wonderful lunch at Le Jardin today. Delicious food with great options on the menu. The service was impeccable, thanks to our waitress, Sheila, who was so friendly and helpful. Sheila was an absolute delight and went that extra mile making sure all our needs were catered for. Would really recommend for anyone looking for a bite to eat.

Just love Le Jardin. Their paradise chicken and salad is amazing so fresh and tasty and they have the best baked poptatoes to go with that. Staff are friendly and very welcoming. Whenever we are heading up North we always stop in on the way up and back again. Pop in you won't be disappointed.

Stopped of here on our way to St Andrews. Lovely staff and also excellent coffee. It was so enjoyable that we stopped again on the return journey .

First time here but will be back Excellent food and brilliant service very busy but worth a try. Clean tables and piping hot food. Soup delicious.

We were taken to Le Jardin cafe for a meal as a treat. We all ordered different items and all of them were very tasty. We did feel that there was too much sauce in the meat dishes which made it very difficult to eat. Some of it had gone over the edge of the dish onto the salad below making it look very messy. The staff were not always available as one of them was chatting for some time to other customers but not about the menu or food. We were waiting for some time to place our order. Most of the staff were friendly and one suggested dessert items from the menu which she thought we would enjoy. Not sure if we would go back there in the future.

Stayed at the nearby Travelodge and found this little gem within 4 minutes walking distance. We all had the full Scottish breakfast. The food was delicious and worth the price. £ 11.40 for sausage, bacon, fried egg, baked beans, black pudding, potato scone and tomato served with toast and preserve, apple or orange juice and a pot of tea or filter coffee. If we're ever passing we will definitely stop off here for food. Staff very pleasant and welcoming.

Have been here several times an never been disappointed excellent food staff and service which is why its always busy .would be a go9d idea to book in advance first class service.

Arrived on time for our lunch date. The cafe was absolutely packed to the rafters. Zero distancing between the tables and other customers. The people that own this establishment are putting greed ( bums on seats) above safety. This WAS a firm favourite for us as we know the staff and the area extremely well. Knowing how busy they are will deter me from visiting again. The cafe is far too small and in my own opinion not fit for purpose. Again the owners putting greed and low overheads above the safety of staff and customers. Would not recommend.

We were out looking for somewhere for breakfast yesterday morning (Sunday) - stumbled across Le Jardin Cafe in the garden centre at Kinross. Staff were lovely, nice surroundings, very clean and food was excellent We will definitely be back.

For consistancy of really tasty, well-presented food, this is the best in kinross. They have kept to the same excellent menu for years now and they have got it perfect. The conservatory is the best place to sit. The inside, they have made the best of a not very inspiring space but in no way would that put me off. The only slight critisicm is that, after your initial order, it is really difficult to attract the attention of waiting staff to order desserts or extra drinks etc. I wish they would just come round and see if you want anything else. However, the staff are really lovely and that is a very minor point. Best to book as it gets really busy at lunchtimes.

Absolutely delightful afternoon tea full of surprises with great flavours and fantastic presentation that was way beyond our expectations. The kitchen produced amazing fayre and the servers delivered in a prompt yet very friendly and reassuring way. Tasty savoury treats, light sandwiches and delicious scones...

My wife and I joined her sister and brother in law for lunch in this lovely restaurant today. It was a meet in the middle, us from Edinburgh and the others from Perth. After a bracing walk around part of Loch Leven we went for...

I would advise you to book as this is a very popular cafe . We had a great lunch at affordable prices . We had the Prawn and Peach Salad and the Tuna Pannini very good value for money with fast and friendly service

Just stopped for a coffee and sultana cake with icing. Excellent as ever. Great place for a break in your journey incl a well stocked garden centre

We came with a reservation for a late lunch. Now, maybe the staff were tired having been working flat out for several hours, but, frankly, the welcome was sorely wanting and though the service was alright, it was far from service with a smile. But...

We had to have our lunch booking moved forward 45 minutes today due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite being heavily booked as usual the staff moved heaven and earth to accommodate our party of four. And the food and service once a table was found was...

Warm welcome at this family favourite cafe. So nice to be back and the Paradise Salad was as amazing as usual. Highly recommended but reserve as always busy.

Really helpful and attentive staff. Cafe attached to garden centre. We ordered a Pinky and a Perky! Pinkie was a very generously portioned prawn mare rose open sandwich. Lovely side salad to accompany. Beautifully presented. Very good value for money. Only downside was not much...

My wife and I jad lunch there we ith 2 friends The food was excellentas was the service. We hope to go back

Dropped in for lunch at this busy restaurant cafe . Tables were at a safe distance for COVID regulations tables also had screens. With a good menu they have built a reputation for great food over the years. We took the prawn salad open sandwich....

It had been several years since I last stopped at Le Jardin. However, the standard is still excellent, both of quality of food and service. I had the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon for a late breakfast - delicious.

I was scanning the website for Kisa's booking policy. Could not believe the review I read dating back to 2017. I agree with Sam, must have been a different restaurant because Kisa is excellent and I have decades of experience of eating there. As we...

Food was great as always and service was good. Social distancing was not good especially at bottleneck entrance and no one way system or ventilation. Hand gel available was a plus.

having seen the restaurant when visiting Caulders we decided to try it, and very glad we did. All covid precautions in place and very well organised. service very good cheerful and friendly. My wife and i had the open sandwiches which were delicious! the side...

First time here and will most certainly be back. Staff were very friendly despite being busy. Temperature taken, screens between tables and the little buzzer was sprayed before being handed to us. Felt very safe and that they were taking everything seriously. We each had...

On our way home, we decided to stop off for a coffee stop. There is a very large car park making it easy to find a space. On our way in we had temperature checks and also names, address & phone number taken as part of Track & Trace. We were shown to a table, next to the tempting display of cakes, which made it easy for us to chose. Our orders were taken and came very quickly. I chose a fruit slice and was given the option of having it warmed up, which I did. My wife had the peppermint slice, along with a latte and I had a cappuccino coffee. We noticed that when people left, the tables & chairs were immediately cleaned, along with the partitions between the tables. It is certainly a place we would stop at again on our way home..

A nice lunch at Le Jardine Kinross ,with social distancing provided by screens, your temperature taken ,name and address for tracing ,they are certainly going by the book unlike some other places ! Card pament taken at the table . My wife had an excellent Hawiian Toastie and I had a superb Warm Chicken Salad and the big surprise £10. off Monday to Wednesday virtually half price .....result !!

First time we ever been to that establishment. We might return as we enjoyed the toasties and thought the costs were average for what was a filling meal. They were evidently busy but were polite and we were never waiting that long.

The sister restaurants get glowing reviews from family and friends hence the reason for our visit today.Had we known the demographic that they cater for we wouldn’t have bothered. We are in our mid 50s and were the youngest there by a country mile . We opted for breakfast which was ok however, it far below the standard that we are used to. The better half had French toast that was lovely however , it was let down by the very runny and cold maple syrup .My pancakes were bone dry and clearly not fresh. To be fair we did tell the waitress who said she would pass our concerns. To be fair it was 20 quid for the 2 of us including lattes.

Having grown up in Kinross I came here a few times. I then moved away and recently re-visited the place on a trip to see family, so it was great to see that the extensive menu and good service has not changed. The tea menu is great and I love the pots they come in. They have a choice of breads for the sandwiches and toasties and good sized fillings. The cake display also looked yummy! Overall I'm glad I came back here.

Lunch today was yummy. I went with skipjacks in brown bread which is served with a fresh salad and was yummy. My son went with soup and toasted sandwich and enjoyed it very much.

We call in here on our way to and from Montrose when visiting our son and family. Coffee is very good as are the scones. Staff always pleasant.

Visited for lunch with friends. Fortunate to have booked as long queues. They don’t take online bookings which is a minus point. Soup was good; open sandwiches, toasties and baked potato all enjoyed. Service was not so good; coffee and soft drink ordered at start of meal had to be chased and came with mains. No “normal” sides available eg fries, onion rings, macaroni etc. No concessions. Having been to owners’ (Caulders) diner in Cupar, it is clear this site needs upgrade and refurb.

Been before, and again didn't disappoint . Food is made to order and is fabulous. The staff are so helpful and nothing is too much trouble, they have a varied menu and specials on a board.

Dropped in for a light breakfast I took poached eggs on toast and my partner took the superb bacon roll. Friendly staff nice environment and quite busy at 10,.30 this morning .There is a really good menu for lunch as well

This was a return visit but totally different service than before. It was busy but there seemed to be enough staff. We had to wait for our order to be taken. We ordered lentil soup each and I had a cheese and onion toastie while the wife had a gluten free bread toastie. The wife was disappointed with the portion size and the quality. The waiting time was excessive but it wasn't clear whether it was the kitchens fault or if the servers were not attentive to our order.We finished off with icecream which we thought was rather expensive. We won't rush back.

Always a Favorited place to stop for a coffee and bite to eat. A very busy garden centre cafe with lovely freshly prepared food.It operates extremely effectively; staff are friendly and the quality of food very good.Never disappoints.One editorial note; its no longer Dobbie's Garden centre, its now called Caulder's Dobbie's cards are no longer accepted but the quality of food is just as good.

We stopped in for breakfast on Saturday 1st September and I have to say it was a great surprise. I was expecting the usual garden centre cafe, which can be no closer to the true. The service was quick and efficient and the food quality was first class, so much so that the wife booked a table for lunch this Friday after checking out the menu. Slightly overpriced on the extras for the full breakfast in my opinion but was well worth iit.

We ate here while staying at Gallowhill caravan site. I had lasagne and my wife had nachos. My meal came with a beautiful fruity salad which complimented the very tasty lasagne and my wife said the nachos were far better than the offering from a mexican in Rose Street in Edinburgh. I would highly recommend this little gem in Calders Garden Centre.

Visited recently with my daughter and granddaughter, sat outside in the sun and had a lovely lunch. My daughter and I had the egg and cucumber mayo sandwich, and my granddaughter had the kids platter. The kids platter consisted of chicken, ham, cheese, fruit and crusty bread. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Very happy with the food and lovely staff, would certainly recommend stopping in here if you are on the way to St.Andrews.

The food on offer is excellent and great value for money. Can be busy over lunch period but they accept advance bookings.The staff are all pleasant and attentive and this is a well worth while stop if you are in the area.

Great cafe in Caulders garden centre. Lovely to have a good choice of gluten free home baked cakes and scones. Nice coffee too and not overpriced for the quality. A very busy cafe but they operate a buzzer system so you can have a wander or a seat till there is a free table. It used to be a Dobbies garden centre and generally Dobbies all over are absolutely rubbish for coeliacs. Nice friendly staff too.

A favourite stop for breakfast or lunch on our way to Edinburgh.

We always call in on our way to Edinburgh or on return and are always pleased with the service, food and ambience.

Could not believe how busy the cafe was. We were given a buzzer and had a 20 minute wait to get a table. Worth every minute. All the young ladies serving smiled all the time, were very efficient and polite. The food we saw coming from the kitchen looked well above average fare. We only had a sandwich but the bread was thick and soft with ample filling served with a small salad. The coffee was lovely. Very reasonably priced for what you get, and you can see why it is so busy. You can reserve a table. Well done girls. recommended.

We decided to drop in for lunch on Sunday. It was busy (always a good sign IMO).

Always lovely lunches here and cafe always busy! Had a tasty soup and sandwich combo yesterday. Whenever my parents are in Scotland staying with us they swear on eating here - say it is much better food than other nearby venues like LL Larder. Some odd combos on the menu like chicken and banana toastie - but each to their own!

Most wonderful lunch today, all food cooked to perfection. Wonderful welcoming staff, attending tomour every needs. Chicken deli dish delicious and sticky toffee pudding to die for all. Terrific value for money. Thoroughly recommend. Would say the questions below regarding bathroom etc is not technically applicable as the restaurant, although family owned and run is accessible through a garden centre access and therefore the toilets form part of the garden centre structure.

We can't not stop at Le Jardin when heading up North or coming back. The Baked Potato and paradise chicken is absolutely delicious. Loved the gluten free fruit scone with kiwi and apple jam. The staff are friendly and helpful. The cafe is clean warm and welcoming.

Really nice cafe, the staff are really friendly and helpful. The food here is excellent and the staff understand the allergens really well. I can’t recommend the deserts enough and your spoilt for choice. I would definitely recommend this place for a visit if your in Kinross.

My wife and I had lunch here a couple of days ago, the food was first class and the staff where so attentive without being over bearing. Would recommend this to evryone passing. Its very close the exit 6 from the M90.

Visited here this morning for tea and scones, coffee for some. Berry and white chocolate scone. Lots of berries and freshly baked, delicious. Tea was good quality and service was good, my only slight complaint would be the coolness of the room. I had to keep my scarf on.

Hungry after the gym, just mist breakfast so went for lunch. I had open sandwich, skip-jacks which was yummy but should have asked for no butter! Very fresh crispy salad was very refreshing.

My wife and I stopped here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it. We both decided to have the soup and sandwich option, and it was an excellent choose. I had the lentil soup, my wife had mushroom, beautiful. We both choose prawn sandwiches, nice and fresh and well filled. We just had room for a meringue afterwards, again delightful. Would strongly recommend here.

Standards here are always high and carefully maintained. The staff are always brisk and friendly. It has dozens of dedicated customers so much so that it is often full. It takes little effort to make a reservation. The menu choice is very much middle of the road but every dish is excellent.

I am normally a great fan of this eatery but today it was appalling. I had taken a friend there for lunch and you would expect it to be busy around the christ mas period but today it was appalling chaos!

Nice wee place, serving really good food. The cakes and home baking are to die for! Today I had the peppermint slice and shot chocolate but wish I could’ve tried one of everything on offer - all lovely stuff. Staff really good too.

We called in here on our way to Dundee. The place is adjacent to Dobbies garden centre and there is plenty of parking available. We were taken straight to our table and the service was swift and friendly.

Headed to Inverness and we needed a bite to eat for breakfast. we took this exit and we’re so glad we did! We found this lovely place with very friendly staff and good range of bakery to breakfast offerings. It was reasonably priced and the locals were great! Full Scottish was terrific - scones great! Thanks for the pleasant stop!

We decided to take a stop here rather than the services. What a great decision. It’s a small Dobbies Garden Centre but the cafe is independent. We sat outside in the sunshine and ordered coffees and scones. The scones were mixed berries and white chocolate, home made and served with butter and jam.

We arrived at Le Jardin Cafe at Turfhills ,having easily found it on the motorway near Kinross .(It looked much nicer than a typical transport cafe) We had come from Aviemore and were travelling back to near Newcastle. The staff treated us like Royalty. The soup was beautiful.I then noticed that after putting down my hearing aids I had misplaced them. A staff member , Janice kindly searched for them (They were the same colour as the flooring) I was so pleased. My wife and I were treated with great respect. Derek, Whitley Bay.

I’m never disappointed when I visit, the food is delicious, staff are welcoming, efficient and friendly and it’s good value for money. I’d highly recommend a visit.

Just love this place, go quite regularly as their baked potatoes and cakes are to die for! Probably more a ladies place, although there are plenty men go, as they specialise more in light lunches rather than hearty meals!

What a gem of a find, just off the M90, next to Dobbies Garden Centre at Turfhills Kinross.

On our way to Inverness and pop by for a quick bite. Pleasantly surprised by the delicious food. Service is very good too.

Fabulous lunch with great service as always. Stopped off for a quick bite and was not disappointed. A wee bit expensive but delicious.

I have eaten here a few times and the staff are fantastic. It is always busy but the staff always have time for you and are attentive and friendly. The food is always of a very high standard with some delicious staples like macaroni cheese and baked potatoes and some unusual combinations which make it a fun and interesting place to eat. The salads are delicious, although they mainly have quite a sweet edge to them. The baking is second to none and worth a calorie splurge! They also offer ice cream, and you can sit outside in the summer. There is a large conservatory open year round which is light and comfortable,

We found this cafe by accident recently while in the area. It is not a Dobbies cafe as such, but attached to it. We only wanted a mid morning snack so ordered scones and jam and tea. The staff were excellent, prompt service and delicious fresh scones and home made jam. We had a quick look at their menu, a wide range of choices, and reasonably priced. We most certainly would call in here again.

I hesitate to give this restaurant a good review because it's one of my favourite places, which is already always busy! If you are on limited time, I suggest you phone and book a table, but if you are out for a leisurely lunch / coffee, then even if it is busy, you won't have long to wait! They have a buzzer system for busy times and you can browse in the attached garden centre whilst you wait. I've eaten all sort of times here, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and I have never been disappointed. The staff are great, so friendly and helpful. Always smiling although I am sure like all of us they must have "off" days, but it never shows! The food is excellent, and freshly prepared, but you never have long to wait. The cakes look and taste amazing - you are bound to be tempted! We travel from about 15 miles away to eat here - I call it getting my Kinross fix! Try it - I don't think that you will be disappointed! I even arranged to meet my cousins here whilst they were touring Scotland, and they want to return (from England!)

Dropped in for brunch and took the superb breakfast . The staff are friendly and our order taken right away . The place is slowly filling up as folk are venturing out in the snow . We enjoy coming here whether for a coffee and cake or a meal . The quality is outstanding. Although the restaurant is attached to Dobbies it is independently run and is streets ahead of the standard Dobbies Restaurant

what a lovely place the staff are so friendly and helpful and the food is so good. We have been here before and we have never been disappointed. It does get very busy though so you can't always get in. Can't wait to go back

Used this place a few times now for both breakfast and lunch and have never found it wanting. Good food, great staff,well worth trailing through Dobbie's to access it.

I've been lucky enough to stop here for lunch a few times now. A great selection on the menu, the soups are always amazing and with such great staff. The cafe is always busy, I can totally understand why, definitely worth a visit.

I have visited the Le Jardin Cafe many times over the last several years and am yet to have anything but a fantastic experience! My most recent visit was on Sunday 10 September, when I had my favourite dish, Chicken and Banana in a Curried...

We stopped here in the way to St. Andrews and what a find! This cute little cafe/restaurant served outstanding quality,...

Only recently decided to visit here after being in the Garden Centre. We have now visited on numerous occasions never...

We drop in regularly and are never disappointed .Today we are with 3 friends for lunch we all settle for...

Had lunch here two days ago. Food was lovely. First time here but have had lunch at their places in Perth and Auchterarder. Would highly recommend the baked potatoes. Nice big potato of the correct variety for baking with a choice of delicious fillings. I also judge a place by the effort they have made with the salad. Salad here has been prepared with a good deal on imagination and care unlike some places that think a salad is a limp cheap lettuce leaf and a slice on cucumber.

Visit a few times a year and food always very good.

Always a pleasure to visit Le Jardin cafe, so well run, a warm friendly welcome, delightful staff and bacon roll so delicious and lovely hot coffee. Great value for money.A place to be thoroughly recommended.

Visited here for a quick coffee and a scone as was driving past. Not been in a few years but remembered it was always good. I had the scone with clotted cream & jam with a cappachino, friend had egg mayo sandwich (which looked very nice) and a smoothie.Only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is that I couldn't really drink my cappachino as it was really really bitter tasting coffee - no amount of sugar took the taste away.Will still be back - was maybe a 1 off or the end of the coffee pot.:-)

We were in the area and went for a spur-of-the-moment lunch with a couple of friends. It was very busy (so very noisy in the main cafe part) and was initially a bit stumped by the menu (chicken and banana in a baked potato!) but what we chose (not the chicken and banana!) was super tasty and comforting - it is homely cooking and doesn't pretend to be anything else (well, apart from the French name! It is not a French restaurant, there was nothing French there, maybe some French mustard in the kitchen?!) Portions generous and staff were all very helpful and friendly. The cakes were all lovely. A worthy spot for lunch or coffee and cake just off the motorway. Au revoir or a beintot?!!?

After being introduced to,this restaurant by my elderly Mother I must say that this is one of the best establishments I have ever had the pleasure of visiting to the extent I am now a regular client.What can you say,good food,excellent staff who all appear happy,ample parking and very reasonably priced.Looking forward to my next visit.

My parents drop in often and suggested a visit on our way to Pitlochry. We had a lovely lunch of baked potato with paradise chicken. The side salad was fresh and delicious too. Extra hot latte was spot on and the gluten free carrot cake I had was amazing. Service was warm and friendly too.

We often stop in while passing this lovely little restaurant, and every time it's fabulous.The paradise chicken baked potato is honestly the best we have ever had, and we like our baked potatoes.Great teas and coffees as well, and a nice selection of cakes to accompany them.

We frequent Le Jardin cafe and we're always impressed with the quality on offer. Great food and cakes but the scone, CLOTTED cream, and kiwi jam are simply superb! Lots of different scones to choose from too... apple and cinnamon anyone?! I'm afraid that as a coffee snob I must be a little picky and suggest a lesson on milk prep especially with very mediocre Mathew Algie roasts. Great selection of tea however, and staff are always super friendly.

I went to this cafe to get a soup. I am a vegetarian so I was told the tomato soup was suitable for me. Turns out it was not. I had a few spoonfuls but when I dipped my spoon in again I found a whole uncooked but peeled potato and a rasher of uncooked bacon. How is this possible! there was uncooked bacon in my soup

A group of us visited today and we were accommodated in a very short time despite it being a busy Sunday afternoon. The ciabatta toasties we had were excellent and all our friends seemed to enjoy what they had too, ranging from lasagne to soup. Good range of drinks available too. Service was prompt and delivered with friendly approach. Would go again.

My favourite place to eat, breakfast, coffee or lunch,.. The best around for miles. LOVE the waitress service, the fabulous choice from menu and easy parking outside... TOTALLY wonderful in all respects and amazing staff .... well done all..... Once you have been to this eatery it will be permanently on your 'to do list'... simply never fails and the ease of parking, being seated at a lovely table, and pleasant and helpful staff only upgraded with very excellent menu.. its like bliss in my day anytime and always....

Decided to stop off for ice cream as it was quite hot and ended up having scones, jam & cream which were lovely and fresh and big. Very tasty. Venue is lovely and you can sit indoors or out. Service was excellent and very friendly. Again cannot fault. Been to all three branches and will highly recommended.

Always lovely food here. Sandwiches and panninis are fresh and lovely fillings. Scones are to die for. We come here regularly and will continue to do so

This is a lovely place to come. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Food is always beautiful and well presented. Have been here lots of times and would definitely recommend to others

We went here specially as the the cafe had been recommended to us as a good place to get a gluten free meal. There are gluten free meals and cakes available. We found the place busy and the staff attentive. The decor and atmosphere however seemed a little old fashioned. My chicken supreme in a tomato sauce tasted like chicken in tomato soup and I did not enjoy it at all. The salad with tinned pinnapple and mandarin oranges reminded me of visiting my mother-in-law when cheese and pinapple salad was current. (I think that was the 1970's).

Had a lovely time over brekkie with my friend - everything was just fab thank you very much. I had the full Scottish and my pal had the pancakes and both were delicious.

This place is lovely! Friendly staff, always beautiful food, no hassle, we visit regular and always the same... never has it slipped on standards! Highly recommend x