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Congratulations are in order, officially the worst Sunday dinner we’ve ever had. Clearly a powder mix gravy and the veg on offer was ‘leeks with a dash of cabbage’, the highlight though was the steak pie, soft to the touch shortcrust pastry and what can only be described as steak mush inside it, very bland indeed. No one finished their meal.

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Jane U . 2024-04-28

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A really lovely restaurant when you walk in, however that’s where the praise ends! This was my second visit. The first time I had a meat pie and chips served with peas that last saw life in 2019. However every kitchen has an off day so yesterday I decided to pop for some lunch. Ordered Beef lasagna when it came I wasn’t sure what it was because it bore no resemblance to a lasagne in any way. More over it looked like a piece of ham that had been left out again from 2019. Tried it because well I paid for it, The best way to describe it is Rank. Totally devoid of flavour , moisture or indeed heat. Not to be rude I just asked for. Quiche in replacement. Which I got after someone had eyeballed me from the kitchen (very rude) a huge piece of quiche which was dry but edible. However the pastry would have cracked teeth. I asked if it was made in house to which the reply was yes. Well I’m here to tell you your chef wants some more training or the sack. Shocking food been sent out stick to salads and sandwiches if you can’t at least put out a decent plate of hot food. I wish I had taken a picture now! The staff serving were polite at least & I was offered a refund for the difference in price. But it’s just inexcusable of the kitchen.

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Sharon . 2024-01-18

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Extremely disappointed in the service here! We stopped to have a cup of tea and cake with the children. Unfortunately one of the cake slices were rock hard and dry, completely inedible. I politely asked for a refund on that slice of cake (which was nearly £4) and they completely refused saying they didn't think anything was wrong with it. I was really shocked by the unprofessional service, I will not be returning!

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Lyndsey W . 2023-12-03

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Visited today with my 21yr old Son, coffee and a scone before we bought some garden plants. There was a fairly large queue and there was a young man and a lady on the tills. A second lady was preparing drinks. While I was second in the queue, the lady on the till began to carry a tray with 2 drinks across the cafe. The lady preparing drinks bellowed to her " bring that tray back, it's not our fault they can't carry the tray" people in the queue stared in disbelief. What an appalling attitude especially as a large proportion of their customers are fairly old. Whoever is in charge of this staff member needs to remind her who pays her wage...the customer!

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maureen w . 2023-05-17

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I have never been disappointed when eating here. Good selection of non meat meals, the coffees are always well prepared. Love the griddled vegetarian breakfast and vegan curry. As always run by a talented qualified chef, who is very involved with the running of the cafe, no wonder it is so popular.

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Jay_Deeson . 2022-06-27

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Found a table and decided what we wanted. I went to order the food. We wanted tea with the meals so I asked if I could have tea for one BUT with 2 cups…(two pots is too much for us - we only want a cup each) NOT ALLOWED, I was told. This is the first time this has happened to me.

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happysnapper41 . 2022-05-12

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Really missed this excellent cafe & the staff during lockdown. We've never been disappointed with the food nor staff. The staff are really nice & helpful, all the Covid19 precautions being carried out by the staff perfectly, pity some of the customers don't follow their lead or the instructions clearly posted on the doors & inside the cafe. A reduced menu, but several vegetarian & a vegan main are available. Batista standard coffees are served, made by hand not coffee maker as with the other nearest garden centre.

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Jay_Deeson . 2021-11-16

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Visited this lunch time with my mum and nephew, ordered two breakfasts and a kids meal. The lady at the counter was lovely and polite. We sat towards the back at first, but we moved as the there was a very cold breeze coming from the door they left wide open. The food came looking like it had been thrown on the plate, the “toast” was warm bread shoved on top of the beans so it was soggy. The sausages were hard and clearly been deep fried, the hash browns were hard and greasy from being deep fried, the bacon was basically raw with stringy fat on it, the mushrooms that way paid £1.25 extra for were also deep fried! The egg was snotty and the beans were the only thing that wasn’t deep fried!! The “grilled tomato” was raw (probably because they couldn’t deep fry it). Tried to eat it as I have been brought up to not waist my food, I only managed a few mouth fulls and the warm bread. The kids meal was fine, he enjoyed it. However, we will not be returning for the breakfast and a hot drink we paid ten ponds each for, had better breakfasts in greasy spoons. Very disappointing as it looks like a nice place to go eat.

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Chanie S . 2021-10-10

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Visited today, I asked if they did takeout food and they did so I asked for a jacket potato. But they didn’t have no takeout cutlery?? Anyway accepted they didn’t have no cutlery when I opened the box with the jacket potato it didn’t look fresh at all and the potato was so solid would not recommend!

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162isabellek . 2020-11-01

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We had our lunch here the other week. They are very Covid aware so that was good. We had the meat pie, which was nice but the chips( frozen I think) were swimming in gravy, not appealing at all. Also they only used the little cartons of milk, for the tea and coffee, why couldn’t they provide the milk in a jug? Overall a bit of a disappointment, not everyone likes chips covered in gravy. The bonus was the lovely gift shop, but the customers were not social distancing , not the garden centre’s fault obviously,

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Caroll B . 2020-10-30

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Absolutely love the new way f dining is being managed by the team here- well done to you all. I have no issue queuing, the rules are displayed, once inside, we were distanced, watching the cleaning of tables prior to new customers coming in is done with serious respect. You can’t account for Covidiots, but you’re doing your best- thank you.

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Tim B . 2020-10-12

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Sandhills cafe very good health and safety measures in place due to COVID wait outside to be seated hand sanitizer to use on way in. The staff wear face masks too. We had the mega breakfast and it was brill there was plenty of it on the plate and it was hot,tasty and very filling washed down with a loverly cup of coffee.The price at £7.95 is very good for the amount of food you get the sausage is very tasty and you get plenty of bacon,mushrooms and you get hash browns and black pudding and toast also beans,egg and grilled tomato. If your passing give it a go it’s yummy.

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Denise A . 2020-09-13

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Had a lovely meal as usual,good layout with social distancing until 2 people came in a young man and young girl and the young girl went straight up to one waitress gave her a great big hug waitress responded by giving hug back very disappointed to witness this, young couple left without ordering anything waitress went about her jobs without even washing her hands !! Not good at all

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ianjP9066IE . 2020-09-13

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Very safe place to eat. Extremely health conscious set up, friendly staff, great coffee and delicious cake. Only draw back was that the one way system means people with mobility unissued have to walk or be pushed a LONG way around to the entrance

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andyo791 . 2020-09-05

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Went for early lunch today ,I ordered the mega breakfast, have to say a little disappointed with it had to ask for my hash browns to be replaced as they were so over cooked they were solid , had to search for the baked beans ,must of had a teas spoons worth , overall average breakfast,

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M5003OJstevew . 2020-08-29

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We had breakfast this morning at Sandhill and the breakfasts was good. The staff was helpful with good awareness to social distancing and plenty of hand sanitiser stations. We had the mega breakfast, the service was quick and the food was hot. The sausages seemed to have a lot of herbs in them which I enjoyed but my wife and daughter never but I suppose that’s just personal preference. There was plenty of car parking spaces to get parked. We said we would go again for breakfast but probably ask for an extra hash brown instead of a sausage if possible.

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andrew b . 2020-08-23

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Just been to Sandhills for lunch second time since the cafe reopened after lockdown they have got everything right staff brilliant food as great as ever everything cleaned between customers felt very safe

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keithaV9688TO . 2020-08-11

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We came here for our lunch yesterday, it was lovely apart from the chips, luckily I was the only one who had them. My husband had the meat pie and really enjoyed it. X

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mimedmands . 2020-03-09

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Visited this cafe many times but maybe it was where we picked to sit this last time that made our visit not really spot on.We chose a table on the upper level overlooking the entrance to the cafe and just before the ramp to the upper level. My husband placed our order at the counter and came back to the table with our drinks. He had no sooner arrived than a waitress shouted up to me from the lower level that she had our food order and just ‘plonked’ the plates and cutlery on the top of the wall. I could not reach everything without going round the table to retrieve the cutlery. To say I was gobsmacked would be an understatement. I would expect this kind of service in a ‘greasy spoon’ but not here.There was also the issue of the table cleaning spray and cloth just being left on top of the wall - obviously ready for cleaning the tables but not conducive when you are eating a meal in an establishment.Not sure if the staff were just having a bad day or not being trained in the art of good customer service. Never had this kind of service before and very reluctant to go back any time soon.

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Linda S . 2020-02-27

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Great place to go for all garden needs vast selection of plants and garden furniture when you have done that try the cafe it does the best pie selection of any cafe in the area the staff are very friendly and helpful throughout the place

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keithaV9688TO . 2020-02-11

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Once again a garden centre that relys on food to make money, yes people like a run out for a treat and yes the food is good however stop charging an extra measley 50p when a customer asks for pouring cream for their coffee !!!

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bladon6 . 2020-02-06

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Just went for a walk round to start getting ready for spring and went in to the restaurant for some soup. It was really nice and the staff are really friendly and helpful.

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mimedmands . 2020-02-06

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Usually a good sign, when you arrive for lunch and there is only one table left and people still coming in. The service is very good, tables cleared quickly. We both ordered the steak pie, which was very nice and two teas. It would hve been nice to get a pot of hot water as well, as you got about 1 and a quarter cups eacj from the pot, less than other places.Still re commend a visit.

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Ian W . 2020-01-12

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Me and my husband went for a walk round and decided to have a bacon sandwich and a cuppa. It was really nice and had the touch of a little side salad with it.

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mimedmands . 2020-01-02

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This place has all the potential to be good but it isn't. It's clean and spacious and some if the food good. The steak pie is excellent the apple pie wants cooked and was hard.The service at the table is good, the service at the counter chaotic. It's a noisy environment which seems to attract unwashed, undisciplined kids and thier mother's who are happy to allow them to run around screaming and the management does nothing.Needs work to make this place acceptable.

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tony-likes-tearooms . 2019-11-11

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Thought it would be just another garden centre getting ready for Christmas. How wrong can you be. It is top notch. The restaurant great with really good food at very reasonable prices. Everything else was well set out and very easy to see. The staff were all, bright, cheerful, friendly, and very helpful. We will definitely call again.

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kenhindley . 2019-11-09

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I have been here 3 times now within a few months and the food has been awful every time. We got a full english breakfast one time which tasted really strange, sausages tasted weird and cheap, greasy, fatty, almost raw bacon, over cooked eggs.Another time we ordered a simple ham and cheese toasted sandwich which was literally a tiny, fatty piece of ham with raw grated cheese in toast, not a toastie.The place itself looks quite nice inside and is busy but the standard of food is horrible.

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maxineb902016 . 2019-10-11

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Brilliant place to meet up with friends for dinner and drinks very good garden centre at competitive prices staff always helpful and friendly good selection of plants and garden furniture plenty of xmas decorations

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keithaV9688TO . 2019-10-10

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Been here on a couple of occasions and recommend it if you just want somewhere quiet to have something to eat. I had the meat pie and chips with peas and gravy and the quality of the meat in the pie looked lovely and to back it up it was lovely. Had a lovely slice of gluten free chocolate cake for pudding with pouring cream and it was lovely. Caters for anyone and everyone and the members of staff there are friendly and go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your meals.

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Noonieonholiday . 2019-09-07

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see my 2016 review below. The management just don't listen all the observations are the same today. Plus staff staring at customers 1hour before closing. Also unhelpful flower sales woman on entry wanted 20 minutes to make a £10 bunch. Why if she had nothing to do and no other customers. Seen later killing time when she could have done my flowers in minutes.

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Steve D . 2019-08-08

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We went for a walk round Sandhill garden Center. Lots of lovely things to buy. Went to the restaurant for a toastie it was lovely.

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mimedmands . 2019-07-27

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So pleased to see a VEGAN Option as opposed to vegetarian.

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AnnRSmith . 2019-06-16

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We called for breakfast...never again !!!..fatty bacon , deep fried sausage , Luke warm beans , cold tomato , snotty egg that was thrown on top of the beans. Toast ??? Warm bread also on top of the beans.All in all not a very nice experience we both left the majority of it.

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janpink1978 . 2019-06-16

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We stopped for lunch and was very disappointed with one of the meals , Jacket potatoe with tuna mayo , unfortunately the tuna was dry with no mayo and the jacket potatoe was the smallest we have ever had . The jacket potatoe was over cooked and a lot smaller then the one you can get by McCain’s .

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honey736 . 2019-05-31

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Lovely spot for Coffee and Cake which is reasonably priced. We have also had salads at lunchtime before which were very nice as well.

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Bob S . 2019-05-08

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I visited today with my daughter had two breakfasts, most of it was lovely! But the bacon was very fatty and the eggs were snotty, the presentation was also awful!! Just looked to be thrown on the plate and sent out, not up to the usual standards as we visit quite a lot. The staff are also not very welcoming and seem to be quite rude and unhappy, not a great atmosphere.

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ianjP9066IE . 2019-04-28

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Good value coffee shop with lovely homemade cakes and quality coffee. Only negative is that it’s only semi skimmed milk so a skinny cappuccino is not possible! Larger snack menu also available! Nice place !

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PaulJean3 . 2019-03-30

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Hubby and I called in for a breakfast on our way into Hull to do some shopping, thinking we will support local businesses rather than go into town for breakfast.I ordered a small breakfast and a large one for his nibs.i politely asked if I could have a tomatoe instead of a hash brown as I don’t like hash browns, I was abruptly told we don’t swap items , and if I take the hash brown off you’ll still be charged for it.Couldnt see the problem myself ,it was a decent breakfast however the rudeness of the staff has made me think twice about going again.May as well go into town for a breakfast ,we’re you can definitely change items on your order if you don’t like them.

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fionafay . 2019-03-21

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I was off work for the day so spoiling my wife's plans of watching Netflix probably so she said let's go to sandhills for a breakfast and she will pay ,my first thoughts was too expensive,not enough on plate ,as I'm a bricklayer I know the best greasy spoon cafes at good prices and my wife new what my thoughts would be but off we went ,it's a great looking place but it's were I would say pensioners go for small portioned food ,as they complain if too much on plate at over inflated prices ,wife got me a large breakfast with posh coffee £10 now I don't mind that if I'm in Manchester airport about to go on holiday as I'm rich there but Emma's paying ,the breakfast came and I was very happy it was well stocked up and good quality sausages ,I was well stuffed after eating it, I couldn't even finish my Emma's sausage so in all a great breakfast ,a bit over priced but that's most things in sandhills and will definitely return if my wife pays

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bryan p . 2019-01-31

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Quality meal at a very reasonable price. Staff very friendly and helpful. Always wortrh a visit either for a complete meal or just a 'light bite'.

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Barrie B . 2019-01-06

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We were recommended this restaurant for lunch and was not disappointed They had soya milk and vegan option meals so I was sorted my husband had the gammon and finished off with a cake to share Will definitely be going back soon

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. 2019-01-05

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This is our local garden centre and can't believe how much it's gone down hill since the refurb, the older staff are rude my 9 month pregnant wife was told to go and get her own pot of hot water refilled when she asked a member of staff if they could get it for her, on another occasion when asked if they could swap the adult breakfast sausages with the children's ones which do not contain herbs as she is allergic she was told it was at the chefs discretion. The staff are very slow mostly as they stand chatting leaving countless tables with dirty plates on them if you want a clean table you have to ask for it to be wiped down, our last trip I closed the fire door at least 6 times as staff were using it as an exit for the toilet and leaving it open to get back in inspite of people sat in coats eating because of the 4 degree outside temperature blowing in my wife commented to one member of staff added were sat near the door with an 8 month old baby in the breeze. The worst point was seeing children going into the kitchen in their outside clothes not something that should be happening in a food establishment I'm pretty sure they don't allow that when environment so health are inspecting

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Mark S . 2019-01-05

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We went to see Father Christmas today with our daughter.

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1983bluejeans . 2018-12-16

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Great little coffe house that serve meals, we only opted for a sandwich but there was plenty off it and quality was good.

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ed e . 2018-12-01

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Popped in for a chat and a coffee with a friend, stayed and had tomato & basil soup which was very tasty and my friend had a chip butty. Followed by teacakes. Large coffee and pot of tea.

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Vanessa N . 2018-11-13

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Went to the cafe and we ordered 2 hot meals which arrived stone cold. Took the meals back to the counter. They brought them back 5 minutes later after microwaving them, resulting in soggy meat pie. No appologies either. We won't be returning.

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Tracy T . 2018-11-07

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Just been to sand hill and their Christmas displays are so disappointing. I used to get so excited about going but there is no atmosphere or thought gone into it! Very disappointed ☹️

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millymol12a . 2018-11-03

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Went to look at the Christmas decorations at the garden centre. Decided to have lunch in the café, my grandson had haddock, chips and mushy peas, I opted for a cheese and tomato toasted sandwich. Both were excellent, service was polite and efficient, surroundings attractive and clean. We arrived at 11.30 and we were glad we did because shortly after that it became very busy, not a table to be had by just gone midday. Very good value for money we will visit again.

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linda l . 2018-11-02

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A frequent weekend breakfast for us ... Staff are really nice and food is also nice... But take a pair of scissors with you if you like condiments on your platter.. As the sachets provided are almost impossible to open

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junickie . 2018-10-23

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Myself and my family visited the garden centre on Sunday (21st) after having a lovely day out at the beach , we deviced to visit the cafe to stop off for a light bite for lunch and something to drink. Food was really nice and one of the girls working helped a huge amount to put together something for my elderly mother to eat due to her allergies, the girl went above and beyond ( I think her name was Ellie/ella) and really helped my mum out , we was really chuffed. Overall a fab experience !

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joannek742018 . 2018-10-23

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We visited Sand Hill restaurant today. My husband chose the regular size breakfast. I asked if he could exchange the beans for mushrooms as he does not like them.On the menu, beans and mushrooms are the same price if bought as a side order. Unfortunately, there was no flexibility to have this option, NO exchanges can be made to the listed items!

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Barbara L . 2018-10-21

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Have a mooch round , decided to go for coffee. bought two shortcrust sausage rolls, scone cream and jam , americano and a capochino all reeally tasty but the best part was the price. £6.85

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chipspice . 2018-10-07

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We had a lovely snack here while visiting to buy plants, It's a little gem of a place, service was great, food was piping hot.

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ed e . 2018-10-02

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very disappointing my food had to go back the egg on my plate was very cold felt like it had been in a fridge. The prices are good and the service is very good.

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janet462018 . 2018-08-16

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Brilliant pricing with everything in the cafe very reasonably priced. Tea for 2 £2. There’s an array of cakes and main courses too. The garden centre has good plants but is quite small. But the pet shop on site is very good and has a wide range of animals for sale

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Islander151 . 2018-07-14

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Called in to look around the nursery and ended up having something to eat. Great selection of food and tasted lovely would certainly go back

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ed e . 2018-07-09

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Visited for breakfast and Sandhill's never disappoints. The kids portions are always usually big. Beans or scrambled eggs on toast are always a good shout.

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Aly S . 2018-06-28

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great food had to wait a while but was worth the wait ! it was very busy not what we expected to find in a garden centre wish we had garden centres in manchester with food servces as good as yours

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csmart58 . 2018-06-27

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Immaculately clean and welcoming cafe in this great garden centre. The menu has many options of home cooked food. The staff are very friendly and the service is excellent. The food is delicious and the portions are hearty. The prices are fab with a large latte coffee costing £1.99. They also offer a fabulous Sunday Lunch. The decor of the cafe is great and feels like you are sitting in a barn conversion it also has a lovely outdoor seating area if the weather is fine. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

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David O . 2018-06-17

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We come here now most Sundays (Work permitting) for Sunday Lunch and have found that every meal is perfect in every way.

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Steve G . 2018-06-06

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Absolutely appalling. They don’t cater to different diets in the slightest. The only vegan option was a plate of chips. When asked to substitute the eggs on the veggie breakfast for extra mushroom or tomato they said they wouldn’t be able to...! Ended up just having a black coffee as they don’t even have soya milk! Think they need to enter the 21st century with the rest of the world. (Also miserable waiting staff)

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JakWainwright . 2018-04-03

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Poorly cooked, awash with tinned tomatoes, underdone eggs, flabby bacon. Coffee possibly the worst I’ve ever had. Long queues amazingly.

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barneyrn . 2018-03-09

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Go there pretty regularly, excellent service. Food average, the meat pies ( bought in) have gone down in quality, tough meat. Used to be better..

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happysnapper41 . 2018-03-08

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Chose this as place to meet family after they had attended a funeral nearby. It was a good job I got there early to reserve a table as (it being half term) it soon began to fill up. We all had the roast pork special, which was delicious and very nicely presented. The only slight negative was that the plates were not warm enough to help keep the food warm for longer. There is a good selection of food, the staff are very efficient and, joy of joys, there was no music!! Will definitely be on the ‘worth a revisit’ list.

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EYBev . 2018-02-14

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Stopped by for breakfast n can,t fault it, definatley recommend but queues and busy around 11 on a Sunday

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Sirona15 . 2018-01-22

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Had a pleasant lunch one weekend. I had jacket potato with salad, nice potato to with loads of tuna mayo. Only downsides were that it is quite disorganised where you order and pay, and tables not cleared swiftly. But food good and well priced. Would call again if in the area

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Sarah M . 2018-01-20

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I recently visited Sandhill and had the mega all day breakfast. The cafe was very busy as it was a sunday, but the service was reasonably quick. The breakfast was very nice. A decent size, with egg, bacon, sausage, mushroom, black pudding, egg, hash browns, tomato, beans and toast. The sausages were very nice. Not cheap for a breakfast at £6.95 (and didn't include a drink) but of a good standard.

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500paulg125 . 2017-12-18

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Arrived at Hull for the weekend at brothers and sister-in-law, took us here to get us in the xmas spirit the decorations must take them months to set up it is absolutely beautiful a must see if in the area at xmas time also had a hot choc and scone to keep us going until supper time lovely after sitting on a train for 6hrs.

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Lorna K . 2017-12-04

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This is my local point for eating out for lunch.

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jase477 . 2017-11-28

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Attended to look at the xmas deco and decided to have lunch. The restaurant is in a pleasant part of the building with high ceilings and wood beams with oak dining tables and gives a very spacious outlook. Plenty to choose from on the menu and I opted for a cheeseburger with wedges and coleslaw and OH sausage and mushrooms sandwich with two large cappuccinos. The food was served in good time and the portions were huge for a lunchtime. Quality was quite good and service efficient and pleasant. Would certainly use again when attending the garden centre.

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dyble . 2017-11-18

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Popped to this garden centre to have a look at their Xmas section so thought we'd have a snack whilst...

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Mark B . 2017-10-26

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Visited the garden centre with my wife and we decided to pop in to the resteraunt for some tea. We...

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Codereader . 2017-10-18

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We stopped for a cuppa and cake after a bit of shopping in the garden centre it was well after lunch about 3pm so not too busy. However we couldn't find a table clear of dirty pots so resorted to clearing our own and cleaning our own table using the spray and cloth that had been left out. After seeing the dirty cloth used to clean the tables front of house I decided against eating cake prepared in a closed off kitchen. When we got seated with our drinks all the cups had dirty marks on due to not being washed up properly. At this point I wish I'd just gone home to have a cuppa. Such a shame as I see so many good reviews on here and the cafe looks like it could be a great place for a drink or lunch but this is my second visit here and both times I've left feeling disappointed due to general uncleanliness and disorganisation of staff. The staff who served us seemed friendly enough but the general impression I got is that the waiting staff were totally disengaged with their work environment - for instance if they are bringing dishes out of the kitchen why not take some dirty dishes back - it just felt like each staff member was waiting for the next to pick up the buck and do some work. I guess the staff are trying their best but are seriously lacking any management as to what hygiene and service standards need to be met when working in a cafe - else customers might as well go home to have a drink/food, as in hindsight I wish we had.

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RachaelcuppaT . 2017-10-05

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Following our visit to the Spring Garden Centre on Thursday 13th July I submitted a review. Today, the 18th, we visited Sandhills, so a similar review for you to compare, if you so wish! After a stroll around the site, we made our way to the restaurant and ordered 2 coffees and teacakes. The wife beat the waitress with the teacakes to our table by shorthead! They came with both a knife and napkin! The cost? About 2/3rds of the other review! Leave any conclusions up to you!

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Alan R . 2017-08-16

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Visited for lunch with my wife we had quiche and chips service was good but wer disappointed with food

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Shane K . 2017-08-11

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Called in for a lunch. Will go again. Loads of choice, plenty of parking and also a good place to have a walk around for presents, flowers, garden tools etc. If you are of a certain age you can join and have a reward scheme and have 10% off everything on a TUESDAY. I wondered why is was busy. Soon be decorations for Christmas, so could go out for lunch and shop for Xmas. The restaurant is huge, plenty of waitresses and only waited for a little while till it arrived. I had the most delicious meat pie and vegetables and my wife had a Gluten Free Chicken salad with GF bread. Not many places cater for celiac people. Plenty of choices too. Will definitely go again.

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Paul B . 2017-08-01

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We go to Sandhills on a regular basis because the food is always good, there is a great choice of menu. You can sit inside or outside(weather permitting) and the staff are really friendly.

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ann m . 2017-07-20

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While ona regular visit to Sandhill Garden Centre we noticed a 'Special offer' on a patio garden table and chairs at a very reasonable price. The very helpfull young male assistant managed his Irish charm in such a way that my dear wife opened my wallet and the deal was concluded before I could say "How Much!"perhaps I should buy shares in this Business!Nearly forgot the prompt delivery which completed the very satisfactory service.

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johnnyalan . 2017-06-28

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Visited for lunch just before the main rush. It was busy so waited approx 15 mins in the ordering queue. Got to the counter and tried to order chicken burger , cheese burger and pizza only to be told there wasn't any by a gruff member of the counter staff. No explanation at all . Could not think what else we might of had so left without ordering and went elsewhere.Why couldn't there have been a notice telling customers that items were not available ? Customer service training needed !

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Mark B . 2017-05-25

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What a wonderful welcome we had here. Took my mum out for lunch, who has mobility problems and it was never a problem here. lots of chairs to use for anyone with walking problems. Great access to the restaurant and a very clean disabled toilet. Great food and plenty of choice for all. Snacks and light bites too.

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DnBzzzzz . 2017-05-03

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Popped in for a quick bite to eat after visiting the garden centre. Ordered a breakfast which was much bigger than i thought it would be. Seems to be busy every time i pop in and the food served there is of a high quality.

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Emma S . 2017-04-11

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The new style restaurant is excellent. Plenty of seating and in a good atmosphere. The food arrived fairly quickly and very hot as it should be. Plenty of choice. Will be going back again when next in the area. A nice cup of tea. I shall be back to try the rest.

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mrstripps . 2017-03-05

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A regular choice of ours, usually for breakfast though they do do a mean steak pie that seems to be a very popular choice with many diners

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suseh74 . 2017-01-04

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Very nice clean spacious restaurant with coffee counter separate for a quick tea, coffee or bun. Very well priced and great portions.All the staff are very freindly.A great place all round.

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tony-likes-tearooms . 2016-11-15

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Visited here with a good friend for lunch. They offer a good range of hot meals, many of which are gluten-free in addition to sandwiches and cakes.My friend ordered the soup of the day, which was curried parsnip, and she enjoyed this although the roll which accompanied it was quite small.The sandwich I had was lovely and came with a large salad and nacho crisps. The coffee was also good and there was a good selection of cakes and desserts on offer.We very much enjoyed our lunch and I wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

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Nataliepernera . 2016-11-03

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I have been an avid shopper at "Sandhill" garden centre for many years and today was my first experience in the resteraunt... I have to say how impressed I was... The menu has vastly improved and it's all at a really reasonable price...The renovation of the resteraunt area has really worked well, very well set out and ample seating space. Really really impressed and looking forward to my next visit... Well done Sandhill!

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Mark W . 2016-11-02

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good choice of food friendly staff.Portion size was really excellent coffee was hot and cold drinks where reasonable price

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mnstuart1 . 2016-11-01

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My husband and myself have visited Sandhills for lunch on two occasions we were very happy with the food on both visits. The restaurant is always busy but with plenty of seating this was not a problem.The staff were very friendly,helpful,the food was very good, fresh, lots of homemade quiches sausage rolls, apple pies, reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit.

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LindaHULLYorkshire . 2016-10-18

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Visited Sandhill for lunch and found the food to be very goodWe quiche salad The home made quiche was the best I've had the salad was fresh and tasty and there wea plenty of chipsWill visit again

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David D . 2016-10-17

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food is always fresh the staff are very helpful and the place is very clean. I would definitely recommend

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jilly1212 . 2016-10-16

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Food in the cafe is very good and well priced and the staff are very friendly you couldnt ask for more

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89katrina71 . 2016-10-12

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the restaurant is very clean and pleasant.We ordered 2 light snacks and a pot of tea.It took 40 minutes for our food to arrive, and as we had not been told that we needed to take ourtea with us we expected it to come with the food,but we were then told we had to que again for it by which time our food would have been cold.The food was okay but there are other places in the area that do it better.the garden center is lovely with a great choice of plants.

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robert h . 2016-10-09

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Great day out looking round the garden centre and talking to the parrots. The cafe is very nice with yummy home made food and delicious puddings!

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Lou-Looby . 2016-09-12

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We have been visiting sandhill garden centre and restaurant for some time now and have always been impressed with the quality and quantity of the meals served.The food is always cooked fresh hence some times you may heave a short wait for your meal.The staff are always friendly and nice and go out of their way to help customers.Having read some of the nit picking comments from some trip advisor contributors these people do not appreciate what a great place Sand hill is. We recommend it to anyone.

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Bernard B . 2016-09-05

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We often call in here on a Tuesday as it is pensioners day and we get 10% off, the food is lovely and the staff are very friendly and efficient. the new restaurant is wonderful, much more room and a lovely atmosphere.

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Cilla D . 2016-08-27

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We visit regularly. The food is lovely. Can't get food as good in pubs. Everything we've tried has been lovely. The main counter seems chaos at times. Maybe something could be done with that as the wait can be ages. With a little organisation I think it could be better. Doesn't stop us going though we probably visit weekly as my little boy loves it. Worth a visit.

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racheyw77 . 2016-08-23

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What a nce little spot, went for some plants andended up haing the nicest lunch at a very resonable cost. Great service and very helpful and friendly.

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Barry G . 2016-08-13

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Usually come here once a Month for Sunday Lunch and it's always been good Quality.Staff are always Friendly and welcoming, the Café is always clean & the Grub is always Hot & Tasty.Usually have a walk around the Garden Centre part to walk off Lunch.

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stevehull278 . 2016-08-07

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Having wandered around the splendid garden centre we were ready for a cup of tea and joined quite a few other visitors in the welcoming cafe. The menu and the display cabinets contained a wide choice of home made options. Some fabulous looking quiche and amazing cake. We settled for the homemade steak pie and wasn't disappointed. You get a choice of chips n peas or mash n vege. The one thing I was surprised about was when asking for a bit more gravy to let me enjoy the tasty pastry I was charged an extra 25p!We washed our lunch down with a pot of tea each and went on our way to buy some of the Mrs Bridges range of chutneys and jams. Happy to recommend Sandhills for your garden and your stomach. Enjoy!

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rmdgy . 2016-07-31

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Had a very nice lunch in the restaurant.The quiche salad with chips was excellent and I will visit again. The restaurant was clean tidy and the staff were friendly

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David D . 2016-07-27

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