Monkton Elm Garden Centre in Taunton Deane - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Went for breakfast. The food was good, but not very hot. However the plants I bought were beautiful.

Lovely garden centre. Great selection of plants and gifts. Good restaurant with nice selection of food. Really delicious cakes, chocolate brownie and coffee muffin were very good. Great to be able to get a chai latte here. Visited again and had a tasty lunch. Very generous servings and helpful staff. Panko chicken and salad was very tasty.

Seems a lot for lunch, but i guess what garden centres do now...

An amazing Garden Centre with an irrestible range of products and a very good cafe.

A lovely and well organised garden centre. Staff are helpful and the cafe is brill

Definitely my favourite Garden Centre in the whole of the South West. Huge range of just everything for your garden and home.

Was not impressed with this garden centre, not much choice on the menu in the restaurant

Used Monton Elm for years . Although fantastic venue and usually lovely food I had a bad experience with the beer battered cod which was very overcooked, a small amount of chips and a low quality tub of peas . Such a shame this visit and probably just a glitch in the kitchen . No I didn't complain and just making a point to give feedback on what is usually great food.

Expert advice and very helpful. Full range of plants, pots, sheds, garden ornaments etc. Very nice restaurant

Enjoy the perusal on a sunday, dogs love it too. Always stop for a coffee and scone

Absolutely delicious pie of the day 🤤

Nice well stocked and well kept garden centre. Prices reasonable you get what you pay for looked after cared for plants. Not tried the cafe

Absolutely lovely place come up from Plymouth and stopped off there for lunch and a look around was lovely plants all heathy every thing was displayed beautiful nothing to much trouble staff very friendly and polite will definitely be back

Independant garden centre with good selection of quality plants at moderate prices. Excellent cafe and restaurant on site which are always busy..

I know nothing about gardening but this place so peaceful! Staff were lovely too. Went again today and still top notch!

Coffe shop was closed for staff training! Took a while to get drinks , but it was lunch time and busy serving lunches.

Very big and well stocked garden centre. Good quality plants. Very pleasant restaurant.

Large selection of plants and shrubs great food in the restaurant

There are now more garden centers than butchers shops so they must be doing something right. This one is one of the better ones we've visited for several reasons. Ample parking was a good start, the car park, shop and outside areas ( including cafes , yes there are two ! Were all very clean ) I was after a specific plant and the assistance given was excellent, not only did the assistant know the plant but also the varieties they had, he also took me to them. My wife has some mobility issues but the outside area was well paved and mainly flat this really helps, she felt very safe when walking and this made her experience much better than other Garden centres than go for the stoned / uneven external paths. We had coffee and cake and I must add the coffee was excellent, we didn't have a meal but many did and the food looked really well prepared, the Sunday lunch seems very popular. My only negative was when coming to pay, The individual on the till was soooo miserable ! A smile costs nothing and a little conversation (when spending some £150 ) helps the pain a little. Cost isn't the issue it's my choice what I buy but some customer interaction would be welcome, and so would a smile.

Very nice Garden centre...cafe a little disorganised with confusing messages in the menu on how to order!

Such a lovely local garden centre that seems to sell everything you could ever wish to get for your garden and so much more!

Excellent garden centre. Was a great stop off on a 5-hour journey on the M5. Has a good-sized restaurant/coffee shop with a nice wooden play area for kids with seating by the fence surrounding. Extensive selection of plants and the usual. Pet department and also toys

Good selection of plants and garden/life style furniture

We visited the restaurant Sunday 9 June 2024 at lunchtime and my self and my husband had the ham, egg, chips and peas which was definitely worth the money but one thing puzzled me was when looking at the menu why does everyone have to pay £2 for a yorkshire pudding which I thought came as standard as part of a roast dinner. This unfortunately put us off ordering the roast.

A lovely selection of plants, shrubs, trees. Garden tools, bird food, bug hotels, hedgehog house. There is so much there, well worth a visit

Just had a Sunday lunch and have to say that we were disappointed. Not at the quality but the quantity especially as the price has gone up. Menu stated that choice of meats came with roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips, seasonal vegetables and gravy. I literally got half a roasted carrot and a very small amount of spring greens/ Savoy cabbage. As I said, what we got was good quality but I at least expected to get what was advertised on the menu. We have had numerous Sunday lunches before and have always received a selection of vegetables and a Yorkshire pudding. Now if you want cauliflower cheese or a Yorkshire pudding ( unless you have the beef) you have to pay extra. I know the cost of living has gone up but that is ridiculous. I would have preferred more vegetables and less roast potatoes ( I had four).

Been to the restaurant a few times over the last couple of years and not had a great meal yet...thought we'd give it another try today. No more... we both had jacket potato with coronation chicken - the potatoes were only just warm and because the coronation chicken had come straight from the fridge and was cold, it made the potato even colder! Won't be bothering anymore!

Lots of plants just right for the garden,

The finest family owned garden centre I've ever been to, great staff and very knowledgeable .The food was amazing.

The food is always really fresh and tasty with great service. Some dishes are a tad pricey, but you do get what you pay for. It's always really good quality. I eat here quite a lot as its local with free parking. Good choices on the menu. It's clean in the restaurant and the toilet facilities. Highly recommended for a nice atmosphere and good food.

Great garden centre, well kept plants, neat and tidy. Something for everyone.

Nice garden centre but a bit pricey but very friendly staff

Lovely garden centre full of amazing plants and lovely extras! And the food in the restaurant was delicious 😋

A wonderland of loveliness. Gift choices galore. Fabulous foods.

We were here purchasing trees and shrubs for a new garden, and the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful, which made our visit enjoyable. It also has lovely coffee and cake.

Why can't there be a dog friendly area inside the restaurant. Will not return until there is. UPDATE I think you need to change your signs as it doesn't say dogs are allowed, but yes, they are allowed in the restaurant at the far end, which is great.

Vast array of plants to suit everyone's needs. Ample parking. Good pet shop. Defo worth a visit.

A good place to spend a wet morning. Lots of plants as well as just about everything else you could want for your garden We often buy plants here they are not inexpensive but are of a good quality. Slight mix up with our lunch order regrettably but all in all a good place to shop and eat.

Worth a visit. Has a very good selection of plants, as well as everything else you need whether indoors or outdoors.

Restaurant menu needs making more clearer breakfast bap implies all not or most unhappy 😭

Nice garden center Much better when dry/ war

lovely place .restaurant lovely so much choice .lovely choice of food

Very interesting garden centre and pet's haven for shopping and restaurant menu superb

Popped in for lunch before going on to see the Knife Angel in Taunton

Lovely garden centre, has a very calm atmosphere. Always a good place to visit. Got my cheery blossom from there 3 years ago, look at how lovely she looks!

Nice friendly helpful staff large cafe seating inside and out everything you would expect from a garden centre including disabled toilets and parking also have a great Christmas display worth a visit if you're passing.

The restaurant has changed its menu, prices have increased, the offering is very different and not entirely suitable for the type of client that uses it. Our chips were warm, we asked for one burger to be plain which arrived covered in everything! Over £50 for 3 with only 1 course and a drink. Will not be returning sorry.

I must echo the previous review here. We had a similar experience. Just offering something vegan does not solve the issue! What planet are they on! Fried tomatoes are the killer for Crohn's disease (which I suffer from). It is simple maths - you remove one item and most places will happily just add another for free. How can it delay?! Even ME below admit the service would be "even" slower. You can see the staff serve the breakfast selecting items. How would it slow things?! If it does, you have your processes all to pot! For goodness sake, just get the basics right and for breakfast items offer a replacement! All 3 other similar cafe's in Taunton do it! We turned to a review as we waited 40 minutes on Saturday on a simple sandwich!

Been going to the cafe for years but it has really gone down hill. Went to swap a breakfast item (dietary needs) and usually did free this free but now get charged £1.50 for removing an item and adding another! Also slow service. Last 3 times, waited over 25 mins for food. Far better cafes in Garden centres around.

Nice place but I had a summer bedding plant pot given to me for my birthday and it didn't last long. Also bought some rudbeckia for my balcony and that has died after a couple of weeks. Coffee Nice though.

Outstanding garden centre! The variety and quality is amazing. Recently visited with family on a Sunday afternoon maybe wanting to stop for a small bite to eat when we noticed they were serving a full roast! Looking at the other plates of roasts coming out the kitchen they looked incredible We couldn’t resist so all opted for the roast apart from my partner who is coeliac ( we will have to pre order in advance for her next time) we were all very impressed the meat was wonderfully tender, roast potatoes were beautiful and a great variety of vegetables cooked perfectly! We will definitely be back! Not to mention all waiting staff were very attentive and diligent with our coeliac guest.

Large garden centre with plenty of parking. There is a wide variety of plants and shrubs as well as a cafe/restaurant, coffee shop, pet shop, craft shop, clothing, gifts and more. Great food in the restaurant, good choices, friendly staff. Quality toilets with plenty of cubicles in the ladies.

I would like to express my appreciation to Dan for helping me today with an issue I had with my daughters 30th birthday gift of a birdbath , couldn’t have been kinder or more efficient, some people go the extra mile and he is one of them. Thank you so much!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Helpful staff and pleasant welcome

Very much a gardeners Garden Centre. Not a theme park! Large restaurant and small coffee shop - the latter allows dogs. A very good range of plants.

Great place to visit and restaurant is lovely

I visit today ( 7th April, Sunday) Garden centre in West Monkton and for sure l will be back!!! Christina,member of staff, guide me through all Garden centre. She helped me with pot ,soil,pebbles and bayleaf plant. Christina had lots of patience and walked me through all alleys. She was brilliant 👏 👌 Thank you lovely lady! Monkton Elm YOU GOT FANTASTIC STAFF! keep up great job 👍

This place is huge, so many lovely plants to look at!!! You definitely need a good few hours to look around. They've also got a farm shop, with delicious locally made goodies and lots of items to look around instead. The restaurant is lovely. The food was really tasty. We enjoyed roast belly pork dish and their ham egg n chips. Great portions for the price.

Don't get me wrong, it's a lovely place. I must say, however, the cafe is a complete rip-off. £4.50 for a piece of cake. I ordered a pot of tea for 2 that had one tiny tea bag in it, It was like dish water. Wouldn't go back. There are much better garden centres around that are more reasonably priced, in my opinion.

Lovely garden centre. Excellent range of products and superb cafe.

Amazing food, pork belly was amazing 😍

Not too busy and some good offers

Nestled just around the corner from me, this delightful garden centre is a hidden oasis waiting to be discovered. Stepping into its lush surroundings instantly rejuvenates the soul. The variety of plants and flowers on offer is impressive, catering to every gardening enthusiast's needs. The knowledgeable staff are always on hand to offer expert advice and assistance, making every visit a pleasant experience (not the checkout staff as they're always kids who unfortunately aren't helpful). Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this garden centre is a haven for all nature lovers. With its tranquil atmosphere and quality products, it's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and nurture your green thumb.

Disappointed there was no vegetarian choice in the main meal menu today.

A fabulous little garden centre. I bought two very healthy shrubs and some charming welly socks. Excellent food in the cafe.

Went to have the Elm Tree Breakfast with my friend. I wasn't disappointed. The food came out promptly, a lovely treat to have in the morning, and at £10 I thought it was quite reasonable.

The Garden Centre we have ever visited!!

We love going to this garden centre, always lots of beautiful plants. The cafe by the pond is always worth a visit too as well as the cafè/ restaurant in the main building.

Lovely garden centre. Plenty of space, loads of areas to explore, I'm sure it's possible to get lost here! There's indoor plants, outdoor plants, pots, Ornaments, pond plants, a large restaurant and everything else you can expect at a garden centre. Plenty of parking and disabled spaces.

Great place to meet up with friends, Excellent quality plants, & shop. The restaurant is brilliant, relaxed atmosphere, excellent food & drink. Friendly attentive staff & on our visit today, Sarah in the restaurant deserves a special mention such a lovely lady, look forward to many more visits. Thankyou very much Monkton elm🙂

Top draw garden centre. Great cafe. Fab staff to advise on plants

Huge garden center. 10 minutes to find a parking space. Small selection of garden furniture and quite high prices

I took my mum to the cafe for afternoon tea at £16 each. The sandwiches were nice, egg mayonnaise with cress, why do places think we all like cress, it’s horrible. There was salmon and cucumber which I didn’t eat as I don’t like cucumber and ham and mustard which was more mustard seeds than anything else. The scones were lovely and warm. The cakes were ok apart from what I assume was a rhubarb posset which came in one glass which we were told we had to share. Asking people to share a desert is just not on, it’s not hygienic. Nice setting and friendly staff. Lots to look at in the garden centre and good parking.

Amazing little place all your gardening needs are here wide selection of outdoor plants and pottery and garden furniture along with a cafe after or before your shopping trip 😀 come on who doesn't like a Potter in a garden centre 😀 mothers day lunch was delicious.

Lovely restaurant and good quality plants, expensive though.

Its a great garden center with a huge amount of stock and some really interesting browsing for gardens, indoor plants and home. But it's also a really good place for visiting with family and buying gifts. It have a really nice restaurant and two different little cafes too.

Friendly, helpful staff. Loads of plants and gifts to choose from.

Loved this place, had a great brunch. Great ambience in the cafe, good choice and variety of food. And such great choices for plants etc.

Just had high tea there and it was so nice nothing was too much for them would highly recommend

We came today for the mother's day afternoon tea. All of the food was lovely and the service was excellent. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Nice food, pleasant staff, plenty of other stuff to entice the visitor. Plenty of parking, if not too many disabled spaces. Worth a trundle, a poke about and a snack.

went for some primroses and found them easily. also picked up some reduced snowdrops.A good shopping experience visited today 29th feb for coffee with friends. we ordered 2 breakfasts and scrambled eggs at the same time. The breakfasts arrived and looked very tasty. My scrambled eggs arrived about 10 mins later. They were almost cold, very dry and on cold dry toast. Very disappointing as we have visited before and had some good food. I can only think the eggs were forgotten and left on the counter. It was not even that busy.....

Invited there for coffee and cake. All good and friendly staff.

Excellent breakfast and loads of space

We come here quite regularly, being fairly local and whilst not the cheapest place, they have many items not found elsewhere and have an absolutely huge selection. Their pet section has amazing locally grown herby Timothy hay (for rabbits etc) which is a really good deal (£6 for three large bags), their plants selection, both indoors and out is astounding, and their food hall has all sorts of yummies and they also have really nice greeting cards for all occasions that you don't see anywhere else. I go there often just for these select products. Highly recommended.

The Elm Tree Restaurant is Exceptional. We had the roast belly pork(gf), and I've never had better. Crackling was perfection. Service was friendly and helpful. GLUTEN FREE meals are vailable

I think standards have dropped in the restaurant, nice staff . Food is not that great at the moment , today restaurant wasn't busy and it took 20 minutes to bring 2 drinks and 2 tea cakes out . Don't mind waiting but this was late in the afternoon and there was hardly anyone in there .

Went to the cafe,its a popular place.the tables are clean regularly Had a very nice meal,the staff were attentive and ready to help ....

Great range of products, clean, tidy and well laid out. Nice cafe with plenty of choice and lots of seating.

I really enjoy visiting Monkton Elm Garden Centre. They've got everything you need, tons of stuff to choose from. The food there is also really good, and the staff are super nice. Plus, they've got a small farm shop with all sorts of meats and other goodies. And don't even get me started on their collection service - it's a lifesaver! They even load stuff into your car for you. During the holidays, it's like a whole new place with different themes. It's always clean and tidy and they've got a big car park, so you never have to worry about finding a spot.

Great range of roses for an anniversary I was buying for, and the puppy had plenty of treats to choose from!

Huge garden centre very well stocked.Good restaurant.

Really nice garden centre with lots of choice and helpful staff

Lots of lovely things to keep the children happy

Lovely place to spend an afternoon

Lovely garden centre and restaurant. Lots of different things on sale, and large car park.

This is a lovely garden centre and being there with my parents was lovely experience my mum has dementia and she enjoyed her time here and her carrot cake and a lovely coffee.

Lovely garden centre, much bigger than you expect. Helpful and friendly staff.

We were given an Afternoon Tea for 2, for Christmas. Have had them before. Each time, delicious, they can't do enough for you, too. It won't be the last, either.

Bought a large Monstera houseplant for my wife for Christmas for £110. Didn’t notice a yellow leaf until I got home which I wasn’t too concerned about at first. The soil was damp when I bought it so only watered twice in the 3 and a bit weeks I’ve had it. It started looking more and more sick quickly and I soon realised it had root rot. Went back to Monkton elm and showed them the pictures and explained that I believed the plant wasn’t well when I bought it. The response was it’s our policy to only give a 14 day return on houseplants so no exchange offered. Really poor service, been going there for years and spent a lot of money. Won’t be going back.