Lumby Garden Centre and Coffee Shop in Leeds

Having visited the garden centre once before, I was in need of a coffee so I stopped on my way home from the vets. My dog and I went in and ordered coffee - staff were great and really kind. Got a bowl of water for the pooch and gave her a lot of fuss. Coffee was just what I needed and as I am trying to be good, no cake for me - it looked home made and very good. The absolute bonus is that it is an amazing garden centre as well. I was trying to find a couple of things and asked one of the staff where. Not only did they walk be around to where all the items I was looking for were, they loaded my trolley with a massive bag of moss. When I got to the till all of the gentlemen offered help with the trolley, taking it to the car and being thoroughly delightful.

This used to be ok but recently (last 6-9 months) quality, and service, has deteriorated significantly. Called in for lunch today. After waiting over half an hour for food to be microwaved Chili was warm rather than hot and Chicken Curry had lots of tomato and onion but only 5 small pieces of chicken. Naan bread was burnt. Complaint about lack of chicken elicited only offer of free drink. Will not be returning!

What has happened to what was a lovely cafe with very good food and nice service and atmosphere!!! Food is now just cheap catering crap, plastic sausage and pure salt bacon. Garden centre is better than ever but what was a nice place to grab a coffee and a cake and your garden stuff, is now a complete waste of money and disappointment.

This garden centre is absolutely amazing. The cafe however is a different story. The food pie, mash and veg was disgusting. It had clearly been warmed up in a microwave and the amount of salt that was put in the food was way over the top. Unfortunately we wasted most of it as it was that bad. It left the most awful aftertaste. Spoilt a lovely family outing.

Really poor food and drinks. We opted for the Yorkshire breakfast and frankly it’s was tiny and definitely not worth £8.50. There was one slice of bread that was spread with margarine… yuk!! The bacon was cold and overcooked and the egg yolk was rock hard and what on earth is that sausage’pattie’… husband left it because like the rest of the food it was cold and overcooked. Really poor experience… we won’t be returning.

Great find. Superb garden centre with lovely coffee shop. Plenty of parking. We have visited twice, both late morning time. It's busy but tables come free quite often. Menu has a good range from toast, to meals, to cakes. Lots of home made items too. Staff are efficient and kitchen appears very clean and organised. Plenty of bacon in the bacon bap. And they allow well behaved dogs in the coffee shop too. There is an outdoor sitting area which we are looking forward to trying once the weather improves. Prices are reasonable.

Called in for lunch with my husband, we had a sandwich and a portion of chips each which was ok, we decided to have a large Eccles cake between us, after a few bites we both commented that it seemed a bit stale so my husband looked at the date on packaging and it was out of date by two days, when I mentioned it to the staff I was told it’s a best before date and just a warning. 🤣. My husband also ordered a second coffee and we waited about twenty minutes for it too arrive. This happened on 23th February 2024, but don’t worry about the date it’s just a warning 🤣🤣🤣

The restaurant is spacious and well set out and seems popular. The car park was busy. I met a friend there. Please be aware you had to order & pay at the counter. We didn't know so sat there a while waiting for a waitress. My friend had the full english & I had scrambled eggs on lightly toasted bread with sides of mushrooms and beans. All looked good and it didn't take too long to come. Scrambled eggs ok but not as nice as I cook at home. Beans fine but the tiniest of portions in a ramekin, more would have been nice. Very disappointed with the mushrooms which were horrible. I would normally have said something but on this occasion just left them. They didn't taste like fresh mushrooms at all & were strange and rubbery. Decaf coffee ok. My friend seemed to enjoy her breakfast. But she didn't enjoy having to go outside, in driving snow, to the loo! Plenty of car parking and easy to find. Would return and make a different choice.

The only good thing about the cafe is that it’s local and has a good garden centre attached. The food is poor. We ordered brunch and drinks. Most of the drinks were cold, I even asked for ‘very hot’, it was still like warm and tasteless. Food was luke warm. The scrambled egg looked like a chopped up boiled egg at best. The gluten free menu isn’t great, not much choice at all. The whole experience, was indeed, luke warm

What a lovely place. Called for coffee and cake on the way to thirsk. Was so good called on the way back home 1 week later.

Went to till ordered food n drink , no mention of delay! Waited 20 mins went to till was told , I said there was 20 min delay ? Sorry no mention of delay I would not have ordered food if told she said I did say 20 delay ?? No she did not ! Spoke to people on desk not really interested in complaint and said ! There was a 25 min delay so time changed again ! It took over 30 mins to get food very disappointed in service and food management very blasé couldn’t care less ! Last visit to this place 🤬

The cafe at Lumby Garden centre, is one of the very few cafes, who charge 55p extra for a decaf coffee, one small packet of butter comes with a scone and a charge of 15p is made for an extra small portion. Almost every cafe I have visited includes at least 2 portions of butter with a scone. The coffee and scone where fine, not exceptional but ok, but why the extra charges? The toilets at Lumby need a serious upgrade. They are outside in a porta cabin type structure. On a wet miserable day, having to walk outside to the toilet, is not acceptable at all. Cannot understand how the owners think that the toilets are suitable.

Lovely breakfast as always, plus a special latte with smiley top, served up by our favourite waitress, the lovely Claire

Had coffee and toasted teacakes. Average prices but was disappointed that there was an extra charge of 55p for decaffeinated coffee. The teacakes came served with horrible margarine, yuk. I asked for butter, and this was given after I said that I could not eat margarine. The menu says a pat of butter is 15p, so I imagine if I had asked for it when I placed the order, it would have been charged for.

We had a lovely meal with tasty cappuccinos. The prices are very reasonable and a massive choice, it was difficult to decide! The cafe is very clean and comfortable and the staff don’t rush you out. We had a look round the garden centre and spoke to a couple of friendly guys. Thank you. We will be back!

The steak pie that was delivered to our table didn't even resemble a pie. It was almost black on top and not sure if it was supposed to be a pastry top as it was just a soggy mess and mush inside, no sign of any meat. When the waitress went to clear the plates we said it wasn't edible, she just said do you wont anything else, my sister said no as it had made her feel sick. Expected management to at least come and speak to us with an apology.

Called today for a sandwich and a coffee. Lovely sandwiches and lovely coffee, will definitely return.

Excellent cafe! Located just off the A1 - was the perfect place to meet my Mum, as is half way between us. I met my mum today for her birthday lunch, food was home cooked and delicious! We had cake (highly recommend!) and coffee after and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. They provided a candle and sang happy birthday to my mum. Thank you for making my mum’s day special! It is dog friendly too which is brilliant, my dog Bella was very welcomed by staff and other diners. A great find and we will be back! Many thanks

Some good old fashioned time & motion training would make a difference The wait in the queue is made worse by the poor management. The tables the cafe have numbers but the annex don't so there is much confusion. Witnessed a young server confused about which table to serve so everything stopped, whilst the rest of the team stood staring into the cafe. Does it really need the person taking the orders & money, the person making the hot drinks & 2 servers to stop what they are doing every time there is a query. I witnessed this twice while I queued so wasn't surprised when our hot drinks arrived after we'd eaten breakfast. Some supervision would go along way & stop such poor practice customer service.

Thought we would give the cafe another try, after very disappointing visits before. I hope this time the owner accepts this review with good grace....unlike my previous review. The cafe was quiet this morning, only 2 or 3 tables occupied. I went to the counter...

Called for coffee on way home from North Yorkshire. It was lovely. Waitress service too which is a bonus. If I hadn’t just eaten breakfast I would have liked one of the bacon sandwiches everyone seemed to be ordering. They looked delicious.

Rude staff. After getting my breakfast I complained about my burnt egg and sausage. I was told that they would make me some more when they came I was greeted with a member of staff laughing. The food I was given looked like it had...

I visited for breakfast. The scrambled eggs were like rubber. Alex T ,whoever he is, asked why I write a review like a mafia gangster! I don't, I just write as I find. Obviously Alex doesn't like criticism....and when he gets some, is rude to...

We both ordered cheese and onion quiche with salad and coffee. The quiche was watery and tasteless,so we asked to speak with the manager who was offhand. She said they had changed suppliers and had no other complaints. She then brushed it off and returned...

Very clean, nice staff,good meals,value for money quality plants ,well worth a visit.we drove from Bradford and we're not disappointed.

Nice cafe,cafe staff. Let down by the chef. I had scrambled eggs on toast. The scrambled eggs were like rubber chippings. Obviously overdone in the microwave. They were awful. Ant chef worth his Salk should be able to do creamy scrambled eggs. Unfortunately not this...

Just had the best spam and egg buttie and a nice flat white. Love this place …. Down to earth people and sensible prices and very handy for us in LS25. Keep up the good work!

Excellent garden centre and coffee shop. Alittle out of the way but wat llama orth the search.⁹⁹at least 100

We have been coming to the cafe in the garden centre nearlt every Sunday for many years but over the last couple of years the standard of the cafe and cafe staff has gone down. The final straw was when we came last Sunday 10/04/2022....

Went to for breakfast I was disappointed with service they got my order wrong when asked staff about it they just walk very poor customer service

Myself and family went to lumbys for a breakfast, after the breakfast I needed to use the toilet only to find the toilet block had been dismantled. I asked the lady in the cafe for the alternative toilet to which I were told there isn't...

A small little cafe within the garden centre, serving affordable meals and cakes. Welcomed like one of the family and service was quick and to the point. Toastie, chips and a scone all hit the spot at this afternoon pit stop. Only one negative that...

On a business trip we pulled off th A1 and found this delightful place. Attractively laid out the garden centre has plenty of well chosen healthy plants alongside gifts. The cafe was warm and welcoming and quite spacious. A tempting selection of cakes laid out...

Have visited the cafe several times before lockdown. Food ok, nice setting, Good value. Use garden centre regularly and have noticed the smell of cooking fat from fried food from the cafe really unpleasant. Won't use cafe again until this is fixed. Get the extractor...

We have visited the garden centre for some shopping and lunch with my family (all part of the same household or bubble) we were unaware that my 1 year old nephew would be included in the ‘rule of six’ as many places he would not...

We visited a a group of four for a look around the garden centre and coffee & cake at the lovely cafe. Our food and drink was great quality. Tables were well spread out and we felt safe. We loved the garden centre in general,...

This garden centre has a great big range of plants, pots, and everything you need. We have called at the little cafe a couple of times in the past couple of weeks. The covid-19 precautions are very good with thorough cleaning of the tables and...

A proper garden centre. Love this garden centre and very glad they are open for a wide range of plants. They haven't put their prices up on compost either as many other places have. Lovely staff and good products. Cant wait until the cafe opens...

Thank you so much to Lumby Garden Centre delivery service helping me keep busy in this difficult time. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

Cosy coffee shop with relaxed atmosphere & comfortable seating. We both had the all day breakfast which came with 4 rashers of bacon, egg, sausage meat square, tomato, mushrooms & toast! It was delicious & amazing value for money! We would definitely recommend a trip...

Had lunch here with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed it. My jacket potato was hot and was served with plenty of tuna mayo & salad. My companion asked for an all day breakfast, but did not want a fried egg - the staff were very...

We are regular visitors for Sunday morning breakfast. The food is good. The cakes are delicious. The breakfasts are a good size and price and the staff are welcoming and friendly.

Been here twice now,lovely food and good friendly service,its just off the motorway but well sign posted

Love this warm, friendly clean cafe. Food is fresh, and hot and staff are very helpful. The owner gives great garden advice and nothing is too much trouble, if they can do anything to make your visit happy they will

We are regular visitors to Lumby for a wander round the garden centre and a bite to eat. The staff are always lovely and chatty and great with the kids too. The food is always great, I love the homemade lasagne and the Christmas special...

Cheap and cheerful but rather tasteless food. The garden centre is worth a visit. Prices are good value

Been here a few times and it's a great place for a proper, homecooked meal. There's various sandwiches, paninis and jacket potatoes available, a soup of the day, all day breakfasts plus all manner of hot foods like curry, stews, lasagne etc. To top it...

Stumbled across this little cafe on the way to the outlet store, had to take a detour as the M62 was blocked so decided to go the back way. Breakfast was amazing, all freshly cooked and we could see the lady cooking. Hot, fresh and...

Went with friends after booking afternoon tea. Was very varied with sandwiches savouries, scones with clotted cream and jam,plus petite fours. Lovely selection at very good value. I am coeliac so the prepared me a gluten free version which was excellent and huge. Would recommend

This cafe is part of a garden centre, on the A1/A63 junction, just North of the M62. I mention this because it struck me that it is the perfect place to take a driving break, heading North or South. The menu is interesting and varied,...

We were told to book in advance and so glad we did. Myself and 3 others took part in our afternoon tea, what a fab selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes.also we had savouries as well. The tea plates were groaning under the amount of...

Yummy cakes, great tea and coffee and light lunches - the staff in the Coffee shop are so helpful with whatever your dietary needs are. Welcoming and clean!

Do not pay motorway service area prices if you are travelling past the A63 junction. Here you have realistic meal prices including an all day breakfast facility. Staff very helpful and friendly.

The afternoon was excellent and served with a smile. The gluten free tea was equally good. The plants were of a high standard too!

Reasonable food reasonable price and good cosy seating.. staff very obliging and friendly. Car parking good. However, I didn't care for gents toilet. which was actually a makeshift metal container. a place with a steel door and dodgy door lock scared me a Have a...

Visited here twice recently and as usual not disappointed. Lovely cafe, great local food, great atmosphere and lovely people. We can thoroughly recommend it as a stop off the A1M junction 42.

On a cold April day, we found this to be a warm and inviting café with friendly staff. The seating was very comfortable and the service was quick. Prices were reasonable and my friend enjoyed her cooked breakfast. The coffee was of a decent quality....

Having ordered drinks and food, I was not offered a glass with a bottle of pop! The food was brought to our table, we were then advised we could get up and help ourselves to cutlery. So then weaved through tables that had been situated...

Breakfast; bacon was nice, sausage patty was a bit weird, baked beans were clap cold, mushrooms were ok but the fried egg was black underneath. I didn't bother complaining as it was busy. Tea was nice. For the price it was a poor meal which...

Good atmosphere friendly and helpful staff. Cloths on our table. Coffee, toast and tea refills. Unusual heating stove with heat fan on top to keep room warm. Very good and welcome in cold weather.

I booked for Afternoon tea with my Mum as a birthday treat, as we have for the last couple of years. The table was reserved for us and laid beautifully with china plates and cups. Our pots of tea and coffee arrived first (top ups...

Went with my husband for lunch, cannot fault the food but had our food for ages before the drinks arrived, it was the same for the people sat on the next table. There were plenty of staff, so I wasn’t sure why it wasn’t co...

We visit here at least once a week after walking the dogs and find the food and service is excellent. It is very cosy and everyone is made to feel welcome.

Don't waste your money Absolutely terrible Steak sandwich and awful slimy lasagne. Very slow service. Not at all 5star as is claimed, I would not even give it 1star.

I have been visiting Lumby Garden centre coffee shop since its opening years ago. I would like to express how wonderful this business is! The staff are welcoming and polite and try their best to make sure you have everything you could possibly need. Please...

We visited the Cafe regularly in the past and there was always Gluten Free Cakes/Scones available but the last few times there was nothing for us not sure what has happened very disappointing and the Staff do not seem interested and not want to bother...

First impression when walking in "Not Bad". Our thoughts soon changed. I went to the counter to ask what flavor the soup was, spoke to a young girl, I did not think the girl wanted to talk to me, It was was a great effort...

I would highly recommend a visit a must for any gardeners,who on occasion may need advice on care treatments and products available. Very helpful ,knowledgeable staff. Sadly missing in many garden centres. There is also the added bonus of a coffee shop they offered a...

A great breakfast cooked fresh. Big pot of tea and toast. All for £5.99. What more could you want. Tasted lovely.

Called in for breakfast having read the reviews and everything was fine until the two plates turned up. When the service counter takes an order and writes down "poached egg" then as an established facility you either get what you order or you should be...

We have afternoon tea out every 2 weeks & decided to give the cafe another try as was less than impressed 2 yrs ago. I rang up to book a table for afternoon tea,was most surprised to be asked for 50% of the bill on...

Avoiding motorway service on a long trip on the A1 we found this garden centre and it was ideal, the coffee shop was more than adequate to our needs, the homely surrounding were comfortable as well as functional and the food was good and the...

We always look forward to our weekly visits to Lumby. Breakfast or lunch, we are never disappointed. There is a huge choice of food, to satisfy all tastes, which is sourced locally. As the food is always freshly cooked we realise that there may be...

I Like this garden centre , however their cafe is another story . It could be more pristine and orderly and the assistants are surly,rude and need serious staff training In how to engage with customers. Have your snack elsewhere !!

just called in for a quick bite to eat and ended up staying longer and having more of their delicious coffee.... and some amazing coffee and walnut cake!!!

Really nice home cooked food and friendly staff. Only downside no chips or potatoes with main meals.

On holiday staying at a hot tub lodge near Selby. Have visited many lovely coffee shops and tea rooms as we have my mother in law in tow.. Have been here almost a week without any problems using Scottish notes. ATM’s in Scotland give out...

Attended a breakfast gathering on a regular basis. Tables set with table cloths some of which are embroidered which is unusual. Heating is by a log fire which has a heat fan and keeps the room very nice and snug. The window looks out over...

First visit today@ 3pm. It wasn't particularly busy. Took 20 minutes to get drinks and a sandwich and toasted teacake. Dirty crockery on lots of tables. A chap , who obviously doesn't work in the cafe, came to take away the crockery........stating that he had...