Quarrymans Rest in Wellingborough

Overpriced, but aside from that the staff were all rude children - they didn't smile, didn't say hello or anything and just ignored us when we were waiting to be seen. These kids need some adult supervision and some training.

Decent coffee for the price, unsure on the food as we didn't try because of so many bad reviews. Staff were friendly and plenty of places to sit and enjoy a drink

If this place didn't have the footfall from the country park it would have closed down years ago. All the staff are unbelievably rude and not a care in the world. The food is over priced, coffee is ok if you actually get more than 50% coffee 50% foam and don't expect service with a smile. It's an absolute gold mine and such a shame it goes to waste on such a nasty bunch of people.

Not as advertised! On the internet this is described ad as a cafe offering locally sourced and varied ingredients. Hot and cold food including salads are offered. In fact this cafe closed during covid and has never reopened. Now it’s a mobile type offering typical burgers hotdogs sandwiches or sausage rolls. You can still sit inside in the old premises but it’s pretty soulless. I wouldn’t mind nbut it would be nice if they updated the web info

Overly priced, not the best quality . Staff seemed miserable. Such a shame as the setting is lovely. Oh well a picnic is more fun anyway .

We arrived at the café around 12 noon there were only two packets of sandwiches available on the "refrigerated display" both sandwiches showed signs of being exposed to the sun for some time and looked unappetising. The sandwiches and drinks clearly had not benefited from any refrigeration. The young lady who served us was clearly not concerned about us and our observations she also clearly lacked any social skills. If! we return we will defiantly be taking our own food.

Had a takeaway flat white made with oat milk, which was quite nice, but it was in a small cup that was only 3/4 full and was charged THREE POUND NINETY! Not even a coffee in London is THAT expensive.

Honestly right from the start we arrived at 17:30 and was greeted by a member of staff saying a little too loudly “naw mate tell them were closed hahaha” to her colleague ( the rude one was dark haired and wore glasses) who had blonde hair and a tattoo on her neck, this girl served us without issue, standard over pricing for a park cafe so nothing new there however lukewarm coffee bordering cold is not usual, after this whilst we sat considering approaching the owner two young teens approached to be served 17:45 the young staff all hid out back except for the dark haired glasses wearing kid (some kind of supervisor I’m guessing due to filling out paperwork in a folder) who stood there laughing, eventually the staff came back in and again we could hear jokes about being closed, the couple of teens walked off looking embarrassed. We left around 18:00 as they were closing up and before that they had served ice creams and alcohol so we’re in fact not closed. Really rude and childish unprofessional service. The blonde was the only one who resembled any kind of professionalism, Coming from a catering background and Managment my advice would be to fire the kids starting with the dark haired one. A side note she resembles the gentleman who works there wearing an apron and glasses(likely the owner as only adult in sight) so I wouldn’t be surprised if it is his daughter. Hence the unprofessional conduct in the workplace as the responsibility is a joke to her. Anyway it ruined the experience at the park and judging by the reviews I’m not alone in this I recommend packing a picnic

2 coffees... How difficult was that??? Apparently very difficult... Two miserable and rude staff... One serving food... While scratching hair, coughing into hands... And then taking the lids off burgers to add customers sauces... In normal circumstances for a food server this is all a big NO NO... But hello ooo we are in the middle of a pandemic!!! And you could be a super spreader... We had just a coffee and observed from a nearby table the actions going on... When I say "coffee"... I use the term very loosely.. Cos there certainly wasn't much coffee in it... Or the grains were recycled because it was tasteless and colourless... Very disappointing... The County Council need to check out their practices for Scores on the Doors

Lovely sunny morning, 2 of us behind one other in the queue. approx. 5 staff milling about, with one taking orders. Son in law eventually got an uncomplicated order sorted. I waited 5 minutes whilst she talked to a friend behind me and served her a free ice cream. Then asked if she could help me; was actually surprised I hadn't been served yet! The Steak Bake turned into a scalding hot Cheese Pasty. The quiche was stone cold and not very nice. expensive too. No one wanted to take responsibility and it felt a bit cliquey!!!!

Went with my parents and brother. The food was okay but the hygiene was not. There was a green algae covered plant kept inside a jar of water on our table and it was rather off putting along with the fly strips above our heads!

This place has a lot of potential, but completely unfulfilled! We won't return! We'd just had a great time at Jungle park and we weren't really expecting such a poor service and below standard food. Staff did not seem professional or even interested in being nice to you at all (apart from one young lady who was making the drinks, who actually had her long dark hair tied back and looked like she cared about what she was doing.) Food was bland, salad was almost wilted. My husband had a coronation chicken sandwich which he thought tasted strange. I think what we found the strangest today was to have fly papers hanging all around the café dining room. Maybe we weren't supposed to be sitting there...I don't know. I got the feeling that the staff there was young and not trained properly in how to serve customers. So probably not their fault entirely but it's a shame because it's the only place to eat at the park and it would be great if the food as nicer. Can do a lot better! (oh, and they brought our sandwiches to our table but I had to request our drinks as they forgot them - everything arrived at different times: husband's latte first - sandwiches next - drinks when I got up to ask for them)

Came here with my brother my nieces and my son, the kids meals since when did it cost £5 for 3 smiles a tea spoon of beans hotter then you could imagine burning each child and 3 nuggets all looked uncooked I might add we waiting 40 min for them to come and we was the only people who were sitting waiting as the cafe was empty !! All the staff after seeing the poster which stated staff can’t hear beyond a certain point well I could hear them, only nice service was the young girl serving whom I think it new and the lady teaching her, prices £26 for 3 kids meal 2 sausage rolls x2 tea s and 3 waters. We would never come back here I vote picnic or McDonald !!!! Don’t bother coming here unless u remortgage your house and your kids eat awful food.

Almost £10 for three weak coffees and a hot chocolate, served by staff who were bickering with each other.

We weren't shown the full menu until we'd ordered baguettes/soup from a very limited 'specials' board (and had sternly been told 'no' when we'd requested slight variations). The baguettes were OK, but the leek & potato soup tasted as though it had far too much white pepper. [Note to chef:leek & pot soup isn't supposed to be spicey]. I had the feeling that complaints wouldn't be taken seriously, so I just left it. All the staff looked thoroughly miserable except one, who tried hard to make up for the others. The seating area would have benefitted from a good clean. Overall, an unpleasant eating experience during an otherwise happy family day out at this beautiful park. Having read other reviews on Trip, I'm puzzled as to why this cafe is still trading (although it was pretty empty when we visited). Such a shame! This could be a thriving business with better management and customer-focussed service.

Upon entering we asked if we should queue or sit to order food, we were told to sit. After a good ten minutes we asked when they were taking our order, as they had served lots of people queuing but the young waitress ignored us and after another ten minutes they still had not taken our order. After complaining a young waiter did come to take our order. He was dismissive and his uniform and hands were very dirty. Another 15 minutes later when we asked how long it would be, he was downright rude. We complained to the manager that could not be bothered either way and left. If you want to be treated with a complete lack of customer service and rudeness then by all means visit this establishment, good luck.

We waited forever to be served due to incredibly slow service from the 4 members of staff behind the till, who were all just standing around looking like they were (or would rather be) somewhere else rather than working in a busy cafe in the Easter holidays. My biggest concern however was the visible lack of cleanliness of the young boys serving that concerned me the most, filthy hands and clothing... really put me off ordering anything at all, even if I did ever get to the front of the queue.... Shame as we'd always enjoyed eating at the cafe previously the staff were always fab and food lovely, but sadly not the case anymore....

The food was very nice however, disappointed with the attitude of the cook. He clearly does not cope well under pressure and was rude. Ruined the lunch for me, which was not cheap. It always used to be nice and friendly.

Came with the family for a meal, was served with a smile and paid a fair amount for the quality and portion size. Will be coming back again and recommend anyone else as well.

After having a lovely walk around the country park, we decided we was hungry and went to the Quarrymans rest cafe burger van, wow is all I can say. What seemed to be the man in charge was so rude!! When we asked if they took card, his response said read the sign, it clearly states down there. To which there was no sign about card payment just that they didn’t sell chips, so firstly I don’t think sarcasm is how you was taught to speak to your customers and also get your facts right before you say things that aren’t actually correct. There was obviously young lads that hadn’t worked there long, but they got the orders wrong a couple of time, made a sausage and egg bap when we ordered bacon and egg and forgot the cups of tea, to be honest there just looked like there was no organisation or decent management to train these young lads.. then maybe it would run a bit smoothly as being sarcastic & rude to customers is probably not the best management skills or role modelling to be promoting. Such a shame.

Service is very poor, nobody at the till, staff ignore the queue, when upon they disappear, ignore. When u finally get service they out of takeaway cup. So waste my time for 10 minutes. I'm surprise how they do on the weekend and children holiday. Staff are disrespect no manner and lack of athomphere. Get it sorted! I much rather spend time out walking and use a pubic instead

Never again. The staff were rude and it was overpriced. If you visit the country park take a picnic instead.

They are the only cafe in Irchester Country Park, but unlike other country park cafes they don't allow dogs in or have table service so... a bit of a conundrum if you're out walking the dogs on your own and ran out of cold/hot drinks.

Horrible experience in the "The Quarryman's Cafe". never it there... the owner turn he's back to me when Ive told him, the food is cold and I didn't want cheese in the"warm baquet".. no refund no nothing... just rudeness

It's a shame because the staff, on the whole, are lovely. The food, however, is shockingly bad.

A real gem of a place. The staff are friendly and they have an excellent choice of hot and cold food and cakes, much is hand made on the premises too. You have to try their 'secret recipe' salad dressing - amazing!

Lovely plesent walk around the park shame about the cafe. Slow service asked for a spoon to go with my coffee 3 times and still didn't get one. Jacket potato was brown and either been microwaved too many times or a very old spud. The soup was disgusting. Neither were touched. When asked for a refund got blank expression to start with, however that being said I did get my money back. My friends daughter wanted a penguin bar and got told she couldn't have one and only the ones on display. When we questioned this the response we got was a foul mouthed one and defiant. Not what you would expect in front of children. Shocking customer service.

I have to say I am the last person to complain about food and service in a restaurant and will just make do but today’s experience at the Quarryman’s cafe cannot pass without comment because I could not ever recommend a visit here, the food was inedible and the service was extremely poor.

The cafe doesn’t do this wonderful country park justice.

Decided to give this place another try a year down the line & WOW, what a difference, new (attentive & friendly) staff, great quality ingredients in the breakfasts, a really positive experience.

Visited the quarymans cafe on a Saturday morning with my son for a English breakfast before a days work and it didn't disappoint the quarymans breakfast was very filling And hit the spot my son had a smaller portion and was equally pleased the staff...

We visited on a Sunday afternoon. The young servers were unwelcoming and didn't seem to know what they were doing. They struggled to put our simple order of water, teas and cakes into the till, then forgot one of the items when they brought them...

popped into the cafe for lunch with our two grandchildren, ordered a cheese & oinion sandwich, a ham & cheese panini and two childrens picnics on a plate with cold drinks, took 20 minutes for the sandwich to arrive which was fine, no drinks had...

Qué desastre, gerente de Chef/maldita groseros. Incapaz de conseguir pedidos justo, ni disculpas por cualquier retraso o errores! Camareras hicieron continuar ofreciendo la comida mal a nadie porque no son permitidos a llevar a la cocina. Teniendo en cuenta que es de 6 libras. 50 para un salto puede esperar un poco más. Tener una espera de 30 minutos para un panini, que ya está hecho y las necesidades de calefacción es una broma! Para resumir, la comida normal, caro, el personal servicial, era grosero gestión! Sin duda no volveremos! !

Utilizamos el resto Cafe (para llevar Quarrymans) para una comida improvisada durante una visita a Irchester Country Park! El personal era amable y el tocino butty era bueno y recién preparados. Los chicos hicieron un sándwich especial de mi esposa (no específicamente en el menú)....

Fuimos para el almuerzo, ordenados patatas chaqueta que tardó más de media hora, otros clientes salimos debido a la duración de la comida tomó. Cuando lo hicieron llegar tuve que enviar mi marido dos veces porque estaba equivocado, él terminó con un sándwich de jamón...

Me esperaba un poco más de un café en un parque muy atractiva, sin embargo, me decepcionó. Las dos mujeres jóvenes detrás del mostrador nos dio la impresión de que los clientes eran un inconveniente y el servicio era muy "de hecho" y sin entusiasmo....

Encontramos a otros miembros de la familia y debía tener el almuerzo, fuimos a la cafetería quarryman, cálida bienvenida, la comida, los niños habían servido atractivamente hamburguesas que no parecen ser caseras, los adultos lo sopa y patatas chaqueta, delicioso! ! ! Y la sopa...

The park I give 5 stars- fabulous. But my one star is for the cafe. On arrival we were told our order would be 15 minutes. One hour later we still didn't have the sandwiches. 2 children sat and waited patiently but this is completely unacceptable. We asked twice and were told it's on its way. Just as we gave up it started to arrive- and didn't look appealing. We left with no food and extremely disappointed children. Even more disappointing was we had to end our day out to go and get food elsewhere. I will bring packed lunches next time. What a shame as its a fantastic country park.

I've used this cafe a reasonable amount over the years and the quality and service has always been 4/5, hence accepting and not even mentioning the mistake they made with our order this visit as errors happen, however this visit I was left astounded when having ordered & paid for two rounds of coffee & food they flatly refused to top up a water bottle, despite having just 2 customers, I know water isn't free & this is a business but really, refusing tap water to a paying customer? One of their nearby competitors has even gone so far as to bring out a jug of water on our arrival while we choose our order, I guess we'll go there instead...

We visited the park with our grandchildren on a wet grey day.This cafe had character - iy was a nice, interesting place to be. We were made welcome by friendly staff and the sandwiches we had were freshly made for us. Three lots of sandwiches and two pots of tea cost just over £12 which I think is value for money. Having discovered both the country park it is in and this cafe I shall certainly return.

Ordered Steak Burger after 2 bites something terribly bitter taste Put down the food and quietly informed the staff Maybe the surface of bun was contaminated with oven cleaner ???Tasted just so wrong No apologies still paid full price Scared to eat there not going back .

We decided to have our works Christmas dinner at the cafe, they were very accommodating and we had a very warm and festive welcoming. The food was impeccable and the portions were huge :) I got told that they made nearly everything on the menu even including the patè! Very impressed and would highly recommend

we went here with the children after playing at the park, we had been to the park and walked around the country park and before heading home thought we`d have a drink and snack, we chose colas for the 4 children and we had a pot of tea each plus a cake each this was £17, the young lad who served us was incompetent and the cakes didn`t seem fresh, the place looks like it needs new furniture and service can do with being better.

Second lunch here, what a treat! Well prepared fresh food, beautifully presented and very reasonably priced. Staff are attentive and helpful. Have decided to work my way through the menu!

Great food, not what you expect form a park café! Friendly staff and lovely environment ;) could not recommend more.

Booked a table for 9 to follow a visit to Jungle PARC. Initially we were happy to have chosen to eat at the cafe rather than bring along a picnic because the forecast was for rain, (as it happened the rain held off until later in the day). The cafe has a lot of food and drinks options and there was plenty to choose from to cater for everyone's tastes but it all went a bit wrong with the food order. A child's sandwich was made up using brown bread when white bread had been requested. The wrong filling was put in a panini and my husband's roast dinner didn't appear at all. It had been forgotten! We watched whilst the staff served themselves lunch and sat down at a neighbouring table. After asking where the roast dinner was there was not so much as a mumbled apology. It finally arrived over five minutes later after the rest of us had finished our lunches. We decided against having anything else because despite the cakes looking very tasty we weren't convinced they even appriciated our custom or that we would get the food we had chosen. The place is over run with staff, but they only seemed interested in feeding themselves. No apologies for the poor service, there didn't appear to be anyone managing the place. The food we did have was OK but overpriced. If we go back to the country park we will be bringing along our own packed lunch.

I went with a group for a pre-booked Christmas meal. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. Between the 20 or so of us, we'd ordered everything on the special menu. In a large group, there's usually someone who doesn't like something, but everyone was 100% happy! Cold food on nice cold plates and hot food on hot plates (I do hate it the other way round!). Everyone's meals served together, no waiting. The cooking is great, I had the traditional Christmas dinner and it was absolutely wonderful. I think there were 6 different veg, might have been more! Service is great too. I don't know what its like as a cafe during the day, but for clubs and groups I can definitely recommend this to book for your outings. If there's more than 10 of you, you get exclusive use I believe.

My grandma and I recently visited th cafe this past Monday having discovered it taking the dogs for a a around the country park. The cafe itself was clean and well presented - it looked lovely and welcoming with nice food on display and good seating. However, after looking through the menu, we found it to be very over-priced! A panini was £5.90 at its cheapest! - the others were all above £6! And all we had was ham and chedderit was served with a spoonful of coleslaw and a little bit of salad. The meal was nice, don't get me wrong, but the price was a little bit too much in my opinion. Also, the menu's were a little grubby - just A4 paper laminated - they didn't equal the nice atmosphere of the restaurant. The man serving was polite, helpful and welcoming and overall we had a nice meal, but next time I think we will take our own food - or just have a drink.

We went here after visiting the Jungle Parc on site, the staff were only young but very good & we had a nice lunch (good sandwichplate for kids with a selection of picnic things for them to nibble on) and a nice freshly made sandwich for the adults. I will visit again!

It was freezing weather so we thought we'd bring the kiddies in for drink and a nice cake. We chose coffee. All the plates and drinks were delivered to the table all at the edge and hot coffee in front of my 3 year old so we had to reach for them. The slice of cake was £2.75 odd and was tiny and dry....I dont know how old it was. When we asked for the bill the waitress didnt even say anything. ..no "yes, sure" etc. Pretty rubbish really

We had cake and tea which was lovely, not eaten a meal, some prices are steep for its location and whats on offer i feel,it would be nice to see some proper cream teas at a good price plus better priced children's drinks , take your own if you can,but remember you have to take your rubbish home !!

A very comfortable and welcoming stop after a walk in Irchester Country Park or, if you're more energetic, down in the lovely Nene valley. We had the full English breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Friendly staff and owner too. Only complaint was a great big telly on the wall...though they did turn the sound off for us. Try it ..you'll like it !

I was quite desperate for a cup of tea so called in at this very smart cafe in the centre of Irchester Country Park. There are interesting photographs inside, of the site when it was an ironstone quarry. Cakes are gorious with a good selection and mostly of a home made variety. A good selection of dishes are on the menu for lunch times and early breakfasts. The place looked cosy on a miserable day. Shame that I had to sit outside, but then, I had my labardor dog Harvey with me so can't complain at that. The only thing that spoilt it for me was £2.20 for a take away tea. Outside there is a great outdoor adventure play area and interesting information on the project and local wildlife. See the website for opening times of the adventure area and the splendid railway museum a short walk away. They are very friendly and are prepared to answer any questions you might have. A good shop sells all sorts of souveniers at the railway centre and a selection of secondhand books.