Teapots Restaurant in Moray

Was told hit food takes 20 mins. After 35 mins asked where our food was. It was delivered a couple of mins later. My cheeseburger was burnt and inedible. To be fair, after complaining they offered to cook something else, which I declined. I was given a full refund on the price of the cheeseburger.

Lunch with my daughter proved to be a big disappointment. We waited 40 minutes for our food. My daughter's macaroni was fine. My baked potato with bacon, brie and red onion was inedible. It had probably been ready for most of those 40 minutes. The potato was cremated and the bacon would have required a surgical knife to dissect it. Oh, and there was no red onion. Someone really needs to look at the plates that are about to be delivered, because this one should never have left the kitchen.

Don’t go to this place, myself husband and granddaughter would go here every change we got, we went yesterday for lunch and I ordered the gammon salad as it was worth the money, I wouldn’t say that anymore it’s now not worth the money same price for less no cheese, no coleslaw, pineapple like it use to be the salad is like something out of a ready made bag boiled egg over cooked, I went to the supervisor and complained! I got my money back and sent the salad back, we will never go back here again I know that most restaurants are down sizing on the meals to save them but not lowering the price witch is a joke if your going to take things from the plate down the price as well don’t charge the same price???

My sister and I had lunch here today. The place was busy but the staff were friendly and efficient. We both had the macaroni cheese and chips and it was delicious. It was served to us quickly. No complaints.

Love coming through for Lunch every couple of weeks. My favorite is the breaded haddock and my husband loves the chicken fillets. Never have room left for a dessert. The staff here are lovely I cant praise them enough.

Hadn't visited for a while and to be honest the food was definitely of a lower quality than the last time we visited We both had toasties with a side order of chips and it was quite tasteless and the chips were the skinny type that don't taste great and get cold really quickly and my cherry scone had chopped cherries on the outside but there seemed to be none inside Always enjoyed a trip to Christies hope that this experience was just a one off

Quality of food has gone down hill, they used to do lovely chips, not anymore, tried the chicken and mushroom pie today, chicken and mushrooms were floating in a watery sauce, couldn’t even call it a sauce, and was tasteless, we use to enjoy a lunch time meal here, not anymore.

Excellent food, & fantastic staff, so friendly, helpful, really nice outside sitting area, which was gr8 for my father as has breathing problems, which staff helped us & set up tables outside for us, even though I 4got to request that seating!

Service was fine. Scone Ok but the coffee was undrinkable. Supposed to be a flat white which should be strong, but was very weak , warm milk with a slight hint of coffee. Won’t be back.

First visit and won’t be the last. Toastie and Panini were excellent with just enough salad on the side. Cakes were also superb. Tables were spotless and staff very efficient.

Deep fried bacon swimming in oil that goodness knows when it was originally cooked shattered when you put your knife and fork near it. Sausages must have been the cheapest sausages known to man. Really bad I've had a lot of cafe breakfasts on my travels over the years, but this was by far the worst ever. Disgusting.

Food was terrible, I got a toastie that came with dry salad and a bag of crisps, 7 quid. Wife got a panini that was very much the same. Kids mac and chips was just ok. Cakes were just ok. We sat outside and all the tables were still dirty and cluttered from the last people. For just shy of 50 quid I would have expected a lot more.

Really good and enjoyable meal.we all had high tea and we all chose roast beef.if was perfect .there were fresh cream cakes

I was pleasantly surprised with Christies, as a whole. A place we regularly pass without knowing it’s there, this was indeed our first visit. It won’t be our last! We met some friends for Breakfast in the restaurant. Although a little bit pricey (hot drinks not included with the meal), the experience was really good and the Breakfast equally so. We had a very little wait and the staff were friendly at the till. Walking around the centre it was deceiving how big it actually was - certainly looks smaller externally. Plenty of lovely gifts on offer, an array of plants to buy and an outside area available for children to play (this was closed however - warmer season opening times I believe). Without a doubt a good local business that i’m sure will attract the regulars and tourists for many years to come!

Hi, I am a coeliac and was very disappointed today when I came along for coffee at 1230 to find the only choice of sweet thing I could have was a large meringue that was looking very lonely in its own. This was after one of your servers told me that all the cakes in the three cakestands at the front, were in fact all gluten free. This included raspberry sponge, cupcakes and a stand of another. I queried this three times and was told, "yes they are gluten free ". Thankfully another server came to my rescue and said that, in fact, none of them were gluten free. I am a coeliac and this misinformation could have had very serious consequences for me. I thanked the knowledgeable server and asked what sweet thing I could have, only to be told that the one meringue was my only choice. This is extremely worrying and disappointing. I chose a coffee, whilst the other 4 people in my party had scones and cakes. Had this not been an arrangement, my husband and I would have left. Can I ask if you do carry out training for your front staff , due to the severity of the consequences on coeliacs. Can I also add, that this my first visit since before lockdown for the very same thing, when I was given a salad with gluten in it. I found this out when I asked your manager if I could see your allergen menu. Your manager at the time was very apologetic when she told me that the allergen menu was not up to date, and that she would rectify this. To come up against this again today does not fill me with confidence unfortunately. I am sorry to write this message, however, I am sure Christies take customer service feedback seriously.

After the traumas of lockdown, my wife and I have been taking the opportunity to revisit various restaurants and teashops which we have enjoyed in the past. This time it was the turn of the Teapot Restaurant. Great value - two lattes and two fruit scones for under £9. The fruit scones in particular were very good but a bit crumbly. I was also impressed by the fact that a member of staff, noticing that I had mobility issues, pointed out that they only had available tables on the upper level and asked if I would be OK. Little things mean a lot! Although not local, we will certainly be returning to this venue.

Visited for high tea tonight. Surprisingly everything was spot on, especially the front of house staff they were very attentive. Food was freshly made, hot and tasty. Recommended.

Food: always great We always enjoy a lunch here, however today (2nd November 2021) we experienced the worst and slowest front of house person we’ve ever seen in our lives — anywhere! I don’t know if this person was new, or was having a major off-day but some of the more experienced staff should have stepped in. Or management should have known better other than to put her as the person taking the food orders… Appalling! The queues of people was half way around the shop and once we got closer we could see how slow and dithery the staff was. You need to get on top of this. I blame the management for putting someone that hasn’t got a clue what their doing as the main person taking orders We heard at LEAST 6-7 people in the queue in front of us grumbling that they’ve never seen things move so slow here

Everything excellent but soup portion is of child proportions. Don’t spoil a ship for a ha’p’orth of tar.

Had a lovely fly cup and baking was excellent from the orange drizzle cake to the Viennese fingers and lattes. No queuing and staff were friendly and efficient

Wish we hadn't bothered to make a visit to this place.... After waiting in the queue, which we took as a good sign that the quality would be good, oh my how wrong could be. The people who we approached with our order were abrupt...

We had enjoyed a lovely lunch there a couple of weeks ago, so returning with our family we decided to visit teapots again for our afternoon flycup . All of us agreed that it was a special place to visit, with a good selection of...

Visiting with friends we popped in for coffee and cakes only to find there were No Gluten Free cakes or biscuits. I asked if there was anything I could have and was told no we don't have anything today! So I sat and watched my...

Disappointed being put in the small, quiet area when there were sufficient space in the large area. Due to the current situation it would have been much safer spreading customers out more. There were no windows or ventilation and felt very crowded! Did not relax...

Lovely environment lovely food only down side was the Mac and cheese didn’t have and cheese sauce it was just a plate of pasta with cheese on top

There was an amazing display of beautiful items which I enjoyed looking at - and buying a few before going on the restaurant. If you visit, do not miss the fish soup - it was the best I have ever tasted.

Popped in for breakfast this morning, 2 couples in the queue , stood for what felt an age as staff moved so slowly serving. Once served we got seated at a dirty table, waitress wasn’t going to clean it until I asked for it to...

We visited the cafe today and were shocked at the terrible service and food which we received. We have visited the cafe many times before however this is by far the worst experience we have had. We ordered “hot” food which we were told would...

Went to the Teapot Restaurant for lunch on Sunday, having been unable to get in elsewhere. Not normally one write many reviews, however this lunch experience was far from good that I feel compelled to. I appreciate that the restaurant was extremely busy but still...

WE had an early Christmas lunch to celebrate a family birthday and it was excellent in every way. Highly recommended.

Visited here while on holiday. Great service and friendly efficient staff. Food excellent and the Covid safety measures well thought out allowing a good customer flow. Cleanliness was 1st class, for example a table for four had one gent enjoying his coffee. When he left...

We visited earlier this week. The system in place is super simple and efficient, despite being full! Well done! I wish other local cafes and visitor centres had such a straight forward and efficient system as yours. Customers order and pay before being seated. Seated...

First time visiting here and can definitely recommend just had coffee and scones but absolutely delicious and excellent service with one way system in place and very efficient and pleasant staff , the garden centre is the best I have ever been so much choice...

There are serious systemic problems here with social distancing. There are the usual distance markers on the floor, but instead of the more normal and recommended two metre distancing these are at a dangerous one metre, and those few people who attempted any social distancing...

We found this place by accident as I took a wrong turn off the roundabout.So glad we did though, the restaurant is so interesting with all the teapots. We only wanted a snack so I had a Mars cake and a pot of tea and my other half had a Rolo cake and a coke. The cakes were soooo good. The staff were friendly and it was reasonably priced.Added bonus, they are participating in the "eat out to help out" and we had an unexpected 50% off our bill.Would definitely recommend.

meet up with couple of friends at the teapot restaurant at christies fochabers today had a very enjoyable time ,when we arrived our details were taken while we stood in the queue which moved very quickly ,good food friendly and helpful staff and safe distancing made it a very relaxing few hours out will be back

recently had an enjoyable light lunch in the pleasant garden area. Good food and safe distancing meant a relaxed catch up with a friend. Well done Teapots!

Husband and myself visited today we ordered scones and tea scones were tasty and tea was fine too but there wasn't very much of it We ordered a pot of tea for two and most cafes if you do you have enough in the pot for a couple of cups each but not here you get only enough for one cup each and not much milk Could I suggest that perhaps a jug of boiling water be provided with the teapot so it can be topped up

Went here first time in months. Ordered 2 adult chicken fillets. Child chicken fillets and a Cullen skink!! Plus drinks. Waited about 30 mins for the food. No clean glasses!! Had to wait to speak to some one to get clean ones!! When the food came out the chicken fillets were cold and and the adult fillets had 3 tiny fillets on it and about 8 chips and a tiny amount of sauce with a wilted salad.The Cullen skink has no bread and was served in a tiny bowl. Went to go and speak to someone and there was noone literally. Was one poor lad about 16 who was already dealing with another unhappy customer!!Seemed to be very short staffed and no one in control. Left and had to go to shop to buy crisps because we all hungry due to small portions We not going back just drive on. Absolute RIP off!!

As regular visitors we were shocked to be served cold small portions . We waited 25 minutes for our food .When it came we couldn't believe the portion sizes . The chips and chicken fillets were cold . Our guest had Cullen skink and it was half a small bowl .The childrens portions were almost the same size as the adults. I'm sorry but £33 wasted .We shall not be going back . We shall now eat elsewhere on a Sunday .The chef if there is one needs to rethink their career

Visit here regularly with no previous need to complain, but was disappointed today. Had lunch which was chicken broth and sandwich which looked really good on arrival. But on stirring in the pepper there was a large corner of a white plastic bag. I called over a waiter ,who immediately took it away and replaced it, then a young lady came across and apologised to us and says sometimes these things happen .Maybe so, but they shouldn't as clearly this was human error. I received my replacement soup, which I did enjoy, but then thought that this bag must have been through the whole pot of soup. Without knowing what was previously in the bag, it does concern me. You pay as you order at this establishment, so they have already been paid, so maybe weren't overly concerned.

We had a variety of meals and all were amazing. Love the teapot walls. Thanks Christie’s for another lovely lunch. Much needed after Ben Aigen

Went to Christies for lunch today such a waste of money.I had so called veg soup it was just a plate of water really terrible. My main course was a baked potato and it was cold and I actually had to chew it ,it was like a bit of rubber.Very bitter coffee. Christies thanks but no thanks

Just home from having High Tea at this restaurant, couldn’t fault it, succulent roast beef, carrots ,peas, swede, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, and a Yorkshire pudding, followed by toast and a nice selection of cakes, plus tea and coffee all for£12.95.Will certainly be visiting again. Staff were very friendly and efficient.

Had Christmas lunch on Sunday Turkey was lovely and moist All trimming were very nice Also a good price

£20 for two adult breakfasts and a breakfast roll for a child. Was very quiet as reasonably early in the day. Decent portion, good price and nice friendly service. The play area is a nice touch although could do with some more toys.

Set in Christie’s garden centre. Lots of parking, easy access to toilets. Helpful staff, short wait for food. I enjoyed my burger. Nice to wander round the shop too

Had a meal in the restaurant and was absolutely shocked at the portion sizes, my husband and myself both ordered chicken fillets with sweet chilli sauce and my son ordered kids chicken fillets we sat and waited for our ordered when it arrived I had to look twice at my rectangular plate a small portion of chips, 4 chicken fillets, a little wee tub of chilli sauce and dried up salad had to be careful on how to cut the chicken fillets because the plates are not very wide, my son had 2 chicken fillets a little piece of salad but what I couldn’t get over was he had the same amount of chips as me, I felt cheated for the price we paid and I don’t think we will be back for a long time.

We called in for lunch and my wife had Poached Haddock and I had Scampi Tails and Chips. A better meal than our last experience and it is some time from our last visit. Certainly not as busy as usual.

My wife and I stopped off here recently. We had Cullen Skink soup with crusty bread ( and oat cakes) followed by scones and tea / coffee. All was excellent, with nice friendly staff. There is also a quiet area to sit in which was relaxing.

Came in this week for coffee and cake with a friend, and we both left disappointed. The quality of baking has drastically gone downhill, the cakes were always very well presented but they looked sloppy and thrown together. My usual favourite of a yum yum with fresh cream, looked like a five year old decorated it. Not the usual standard. I tried the mint aero slice instead and it was certainly not worth £2.50.

We were in for lunch on Monday and had the wrap that was on the special and when I opened it up I had 3 small pieces of chicken which 2 of them was placed at the open end to make it look full of chicken so that was very disappointing and also my mum had a toastie and specifically asked for no salad and it arrived with salad which was fine as she just left it but a waste all the same. Also not one of the staff had a smile on there faces.

Nice cup of coffee but unfortunately at 3 o’clock in the afternoon they proceeded to clean the floors around people eating at tables. It’s one thing to use a small dustpan and brush to clean up a little mess but it’s another to be moving chairs and cleaning floors while people are trying to eat. Wouldn’t choose to come back.

Usually very good but today Saturday the 13th maybe proved to be not so good for us. I had soup and a sandwich and my husband had a baked potato with cheese. Mine was pretty tasteless and the wait for the baked potato was nearly 30 minutes. In fact I had to go to the counter to ask if they had forgot about it. Kids had the children’s boxes which consisted of yogurt, cheese, and three strawberries cut in half which was not very substantial. Waitress must have been having a bad day as the food was dumped down on the table which resulted in the soup spilling over my sandwich - no apology- perhaps indicative of some of the younger ones attitude these days?

Soooo.... Didn’t think I would have to write a bad review for Christie’s as I have been many times. However today’s service was very disappointing from start to finish. Arrived placed our order at the counter, moved along to the till where what looked like the supervisor dressed in all black, totally ignored us as she carried on talking to customer friends. Ordered my coffee and instead of bring it to me at the till she left it on the counter and said “There’s your coffee” and she was on the till anyway?!

Visited recently with four adults and two toddlers,where are your baby changing facilities?No clear sinage,toddlers had to be changed on toilet floors on top of mum's jackets,wouldn't normally consider such a thing but believe you me it was a lot cleaned than the filthy burgundy?carpet in eating area.Where do I start,busy day,busy crowd,lovely quiet area for this wishing to be away from the people with children also ideal to take children with autistic spectrum disorder as much less noisey.

Ordered a chilli baked potato for lunch and ny friend had chicken fillets. The baked potato skin was a wrinkled mess. I can usually eat the skin but this was like leather. The potato inside was grey and mushy and disgusting. Coleslaw should have been binned. The chilli was good. My friends chicken fillets were left. She hate half a fillet and had to leave the rest. They were full of grease and you could taste the oil in the batter. Speaking to friends we met when outside, they had a similar problem. One had ordered liver and the mashed potatoes were grey I'm colour. I wish now I'd gone back and demanded a refund but I'm not a public complainer and ill not get the chance again as I'll not be back. I'll also be informing friends of my experience. On reading reviews there are similar experiences. CHRISTIES! DO YOU ACTUALLY READ YOUR BAD REVIEWS? AND IF YOU DO, THEN ARE YOU SO COCKY THAT YOU THINK YOU DON'T NEED TO ACT ON THEM? God knows what tourists think of this. Baxters or The Quaich for us from now on

Always promise myself I won't be back, but again popped in for a quick bite as the place I wanted to go to was closed, served garlic mayo that had been lying out as had a thick dry layer on top of it, chicken fillets were so greasy and oily thats all you could taste, plate was swimming, I ate one and left the other 3, chips were pre cooked and heated up, cold on arrival and rubber, poor excuse of a salad dumped in the middle of the plate. My Mum had a Baked potato which was inedible, rock hard skin and the potato was grey looking and like mush. This time I definitely won't be eating here again, absolutely disgusting.

Second time visiting here and had the pleasure of stale cakes. This time rice krispie cakes. So soft and definitely more than a couple of days old nothing crisp about them. When we asked for a refund she told us she couldnt do it without the receipt even though they knew we had just purchased it and hadn't actually requested a receipt at time. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me. Ended up with a jammy Dodger biscuit, which was ok, nothing special. Wont be back for food. The gift shop is always nice for a look around though.

During our holiday in the area, we visited twice, once for lunch and again for breakfast on our journey home.

Visited today with friends and had a delightful light lunch with soups and cakes. The Staff were so pleasant and nothing was to !uch. A great gluten free options and threshold were all made on the premises and all gluten free. A serious place to visit.

It’s a cafe’ or cantine, but my god, the food was terrible and the service was slow and terrible.. the food felt like it was precooked and microwaved. Sorry to say, but my Worst experience in Scotland, and it’s my 15 time in Scotland...

We have visited this garden centre often but have never eaten here. We had a selection from menu, sandwiches, paninis, macaroni and chicken goujons as well as a few home bakes to share. We all thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and couldn't fault anything about it. Was really surprised when I came online and saw the reviews, definitely was not an accurate representation of how we found it.

We visited the Teapots for breakfast and by the end of the meal could not score it any higher. There was no choice of mushrooms or tattie scone/hash brown which most other venues now do. I paid an extra £1 for the mug of filtered coffee. The breakfast arrived on a smallish plate and therefore all the food was stacked up on each other. Not very appetizing to look at. Why not use the bigger plates and arrange the food. I know why a smaller plate is used i.e to make it look as if you have received more food, but I'm afraid in this case it's backfired. Once the cold milk was added to my coffee it was luke warm to say the least. Why not offer warmed milk? You only received one small piece of toast, again not the two received in most other venues. I'm afraid I will not be recommending the breakfast to anyone soon. Let's hope things change.

The Teapot Restaurant is aptly named with the array of teapots on display overhead. Fast self service, plenty seating, good selection of food and drinks. Retail section adjacent, ample free parking.

We arrived at the counter where we were greeted by a unsmiling what soup do you want woman. The bowl came out and I said just a moment is that a soup bowl or a finger bowl

nice to visit for lunch or a snack or just coffee and cake. Plenty of tables, parking spaces. Kids play area or if you prefer a quiet space. Service is good even on busy days.

Today 15/02 we visited the teapot for the first time, wont be going back they do service how they want not how it should be. We were rushed through the que and ordering system, two of our group ordered all day breakfast which was to include coffee. So when we got to the hot drinks order we ordered 2 coffees to go with the breakfasts, then we got to the till we were snapped at about the coffee that we had the wrong size cup and told very arrogantly that we had to get the proper size coffee. I said we were not told we had the wrong coffee size and she whispered "they should have asked you" well to late!! Who knew a mug of coffee was such a disaster, however we had to get the CUP of coffee that went with the breakfast. On later inspection of the reciept we had paid £4.40 for coffee we didnt make the mistake with. The rudness and mannor we were me with today will never see us back.

We visited here for the purpose of letting our 3 year old son play in the fabulous play park as advertised on their website.

When visiting the restaurant I found the wait staff totally rude and unaccommodating. I understand that we were out of breakfast hours, however on the standard menu they offer an all day breakfast. I asked for extra egg so my infant daughter could have some, but was told quite bluntly that I couldn't, even though I was quite happy to pay. We were told we weren't allowed any variations to what was on the menu so I was forced to buy an overpriced kids meal with no healthy options whatsoever, and they didn't even have water as an option for a drink, so had to get a tap water as an "extra" then when the food came out the portions were definitely not value for money, the sausage in the breakfast was inedible and horrible, luckily the rest of the breakfast was ok if meagre. we definitely felt ripped off and won't be coming back, even the toilet facilities weren't pleasant.

8 of us went for lunch, Soups were served before everyone had arrived - consequently cold and then main courses served before soup was finished so they were cold too. Chef had forgotten to put on rice pudding so a wait of 30 mins before rice was ready. A real 'Fawlty Towers' affair. Meal was merely mediocre - disappointing.

Went for lunch. Good variety of cakes. The chicken fillets were greasy, and came with the tiniest thimble of dipping sauce, and the chips were reheated. Average all day breakfast. Cakes were good though :)

Went here for a light lunch. We had cheese/tomato and coronation chicken sandwiches served with a lovely side salad and crisps, also a child had the courgette & potato soup. We also had Americano coffees and a tea. Everything we had was good and I really enjoyed my coronation chicken sandwich made with brown bread.

We were disappointed with our lunch today. My wife's baked potato had half its insides missing and the big black blemish on the outside was a clue as to what had happened to the other half. Christie's must make enough profit on their £6.50 baked potato with tuna that they could afford to throw away a rotten tatty! My lasagne was reasonable but the lumps of minced beef were a bit unusual. The new layout where smaller tables were pushed together to maximise footfall made the dining area reminiscent of a school canteen. I have been a regular visitor here for years but I'll be going elsewhere from now on.

Soup and a sandwich deal for £7.50 can't beat it, tasty soup and a hearty sandwich can't beat it. PS no charge for my wife's hot water this time. Great job.

a coffe/tea break or a full blown lunch can be had at this restaurant whilst you shop for garden essentials.

Went for a family lunch and was very disappointed with the food.

We are fairly regulars visitors to the Teapots Restaurant and up until now we have had no problems. However our plunch proved troublesome. First of all after waiting 20 minutes for our lunch, we were advised that there had been a mix up with our order (two orders had been given the same order number) We then had another 20 minute wait before finally receiving our order.

Recently, my husband & I visited the Teapots Restaurant with my 92 year old Uncle - whose birthday it was that day. As soon as the staff heard it was his birthday they came out to our table with a little cake and a candle and sang happy birthday to my Uncle! It made his day and ours! Thank you Kate & Co - this was such a lovely gesture and so much appreciated.

Called in for lunch today and both ordered soup and sandwich lunch with tea and a scone . Waited nearly 20 minutes for simple lunch to come out by which time tea was undrinkable . To be fair they did bring fresh pot . Two different soups - chicken an£ rice which partner said was lovely however I had taken Cullen skunk (paying extra pound for the privilidge). And it was awful - hardly any fish in it, really watery and bulked out with poorly cooked potatoes . Sandwiches were nice and freshly made . Overall though definitely not worth over £20 for two . Customer service was also dreadful . Will not be back and would not recommend

Stopped for a well-anticipated coffee break.

I have given two stars rather than one because hopefully this was a "one off" aberration. However the cooked breakfast I was served was truly dreadful. The worst part of it was the fried egg which contained several pieces of shell but the sausages were also burned black and so hard they made an unpleasant splintering between the teeth. There was no lorne sausage, no tattie scones and only half a (barely cooked and cold) tomato. I would have sent it back on the strength of the egg and the sausages alone but having overheard one of the staff snarling at a customer who had (very politely - timidly even) raised a similar issue, I didn't fancy coming into the firing line too.

After ordering gluten free toast for the past 5 years, my friend found this restaurant a suitable place to eat and we considered ourselves regulars as we both live in the village.

Having lunched here a number of times and have given Teapots some good reviews, I have to say that this time I was really disappointed with my lunch. The fact that I had to wait in a queue for over 10 minutes to order I can live with as the food is usually good. However, on this occasion the surf & turf I ordered had a steak which was really well done and was dry (I specified medium) and prawns which appeared to have been in the microwave for far too long. They were really chewy and the last two of the four I left as I could not get my fork in them. That's really true. This is the first time that I lunched here on a Monday, perhaps this is a bad day here in the kitchen.

To take advantage of the balmy weather, my wife and I decided to go for a drive along the Moray Coast. After stopping off at Keith, we decided to go on to Teapots Restaurant for a snack lunch as we enjoyed our last visit.

While visiting the garden centre we went for a coffee in the restaurant. We both had mugs of black coffee and a malteser tray bake. The coffee and tray bake was good. Efficient service and the staff were pleasant.

Visited for morning refreshments- had to wait to even be acknowledged whilst 2 members staff finished "chit-chatting" together. Eventually we were served. Decided to purchase from the garden shop area and once again we were ignored by 2 staff at till counter who were busy doing other chores rather than take our cash!?! Eventually, cashier who was serving a lady in front of us took items but no "Good morning" or even a smile, not a Thank you, please, or a Goodbye when we parted with our cash! Not impressed! Its not as if the place was busy and the staff were under pressure due to work as the place was DEAD quiet....mmmm! I wonder why?...

Was here yesterday. A great selection of food. We settled for Cullen skink soup and a prawn sandwich. Total coast was £17. Was it worth it sadly no. It was a very small bowl of soup. I thought it would have been lovely seaded brown bread but sadly it was just a cheap one. But it was loaded up with prawns. If you are paying this amount of money put decent bread out for your customers. I don't think I would go back and eat here because looking at other people's plates the portion sizes looked small. Sadly I wouldn't recommend this restaurant but a beautiful Garden Centre.

Visited Christies on Friday for lunch with a friend. We arrived just after 12 and after studying the menu went to order. Was really looking forward to having a baked potato only to be told that they weren’t available until 12.30. No explanation for delay nor anything to say that this was the case on the menu board so don’t know if this is normal. Surely all menu items should be available in an establishment like this. Won’t hurry back.

Dined today for lunch with my elderly mother in the quiet area, whilst we cdnt fault the food or service, the place was freezing! Glass Side doors left open for the entire duration of our visit while a lorry was unloaded. The wind came down the ramped slope and chilled the seating area, to the point people ate hurriedly and left. I asked a waiter how long they would still be and got a shrug, and a ‘don’t know’ but he did nothing about it. While we realise deliveries must be made do they need to occur in the lunch window? We did as others, ate quickly and left! Wish I’d taken my coat, I will next time, if there is a next time! Will certainly scan the car park first!

The sumptuous quiet area lounge is the ideal part of the restaurant to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch. Order at the counter and it will be served at the table without significant delay. The great Wi-Fi connection is a bonus. I enjoyed a great surf and turf meal which was full of flavour and was exceptional value for money. Christies is certainly more than a garden centre. The play facilities it offers children are second to none for such retailers in the region.

My wife and I ordered the Cherry scones with coffee. Well, what a disappointment! The scones were only half the size they used to be, One cherry in one three cherries in the other! I suspect they were yesterdays resuscitated scones. Not a good experience!

Stopped off at this place for refreshments whilst heading up to Elgin. The place consists of a garden centre, shops and restaurant. We had tea and cakes which were both very nice.

We regularly make a point of stopping for lunch at the Teapots Restaurant at Christies Garden Centre in Fochabers whenever we are travelling between Inverness and Aberdeen. The restaurant offers an extensive selection of quality meals and snacks at reasonable prices and is an excellent place to spend an hour or so over lunch and browsing the wide selection of gifts on display in the Garden Centre.

Went for lunch and both of us ordered an Aberdeen Angus cheese steak burger. I've never had a burger with melted cheese on both sides of burger. Far too much and we both left with that sickly feeling. Spoiled my meal as I couldn't eat it all. Burgers do not need that much mature cheese. Next time I'll take my own cheese square and order plain

Turned up as a group of 13 at 1.40, restaurant very busy and didn’t think we would get a seat together, however it was no bother to the staff they got a table organized quickly. Food came fast and could not be faulted.

Go here frequently, never ever anybody senior on the restaurant floor. No staff members ask how your meal is. This is difference between Christie’s and baxters.

A great place to eat from sandwiches to hot plated meals and the cream cakes mmm - and nothing is too much trouble for the staff they are so friendly

We came to Christie’s for lunch today, the choice was unending. So much to decide on.

Relax in the comfortable seating area and enjoy the smoked salmon and scrambled egg or any other of the breakfast choices, and read one of the newspapers supplied. Excellent choice for breakfast or a morning meeting.