The Applegarth Coffee Shop in Tendring - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Come here on a regular basis to meet friends. Today I ordered jacket potato and pot of tea. The jacket was sub standard and wasn’t fresh in my mind and not hot. The tea was luke warm as well. I should have complained but didn’t which is my fault. This is not the first time this has happened but don’t think I will be ordering a jacket potato again. My friend had a toastie and asked for white bread and it came up on granary bread. She complained and they changed it but it was burnt in places. It is becoming very hit and miss here but will come again but next time I will complain if not up to standard. Not cheap either.

Had a lovely full english breakfast here, very pleasant staff reasonable pricing. We'll worth a visit if in Frinton-on-Sea.

The best Chicken Caesar Salad I’ve had in years. Gorgeous crunchy bacon bits, wonderful dressing, plenty of chicken and when I asked for extra Parmesan, they were very generous . A real winner. Daniella was absolutely lovely with a genuine happy greeting and so friendly. I also asked her for details about an evening event in September and she found out all the information for me. My daughter had the fish and chips and also said that it was so fresh and very tasty. Great value. I do eat here regularly but today was extra nice. Thanks guys x

Excellent coffee shop from delicious toasties to jacket potatoes and lovely coffee and cakes and efficient friehdly staff !

Couldn’t recommend enough - lovely fresh food which is reasonably priced. Great setting and friendly professional staff. Give the place a visit - you won’t be disappointed.

Parkers never fail to please. By far the best place in frinton for lunch. Gorgeous warm scones and fresh quality tasting coffee worth every penny. All the staff are friendly, polite and professional. Nothing is too much for them. Clean and tidy restaurant and environment inside and out. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for making all my visits nothing short of perfect.

We have visited Parker’s including the coffee shop on countless visits.On a recent visit I asked the waiter what the speciality quiche of the day was and was told ‘Cheese and Onion’ Well as most quiches have cheese and onion in them I must admit I wouldn’t say it was special. When it arrived it was bland and tasteless, and full of grease. when I dared to ask for some mayonnaise, received a very interested look from the young waitress who did bring some and added “ here we are Madam!’ My sarcasm detector was sounding!, It wasn’t a totally awful experience but not enjoyable and one to be repeated. NB. The older waitress was very pleasant.We won’t be returning I’m afraid.

Really a good place to visit for lunch or coffee/tea and cake, we visited as we purchase most of our plants from Parker's. Decided to visit the coffee shop as it was around 2.00pm on a Saturday afternoon and finished having a lunch outside on a beautiful afternoon, my wife tried the bean ragu only complaint was the accompanying pita bread had been massacred, but replaced at a time when the ragu had almost been finished. I had a chicken caesar salad which was excellent and accompanied with some soft drinks.

COVID safety rules well set out.Friendly welcome by staff and very good service at table.Cake and coffee great

We have been frequenting Parker’s Coffee Shop and Restaurant for quite a number of years and have always found it a relaxing, enjoyable experience. However, today - 1st Oct 20 - proved the exception. The staff remain pleasant and welcoming and do particularly well under the pressure of Covid 19 rules and regulations. It was busier than normal and consequently we found ourselves being seated in the conservatory section of the restaurant. I can only equate the resulting ambience by comparing it to sitting in a cafeteria of a cross-channel ferry. The noise from the extraction system provides a loud and irritating constant hum that seems to intensify the longer you’re sat there and being out of the way, you tend to wait that bit longer to be served. An experience I wouldn’t wish to repeat and, if forced, I would, reluctantly look for other options.

I have visited the café at Parkers garden centre many times now and each time the experience has been first class. The food has been excellent and the staff extremely friendly and efficient. My particular favourite is their ploughman's which is terrific value for money . Well recommended.

Great breakfast/lunch spot. Fresh sandwiches, hot meals & afternoon tea...... This place has it all. The friendly staff make it even better special shout out to Belinda & Chelsea who always have a smile on their faces & go the extra mile

This time I thought I would try the expensive posh fish finger sandwich, made from real fish if you know what I mean, and I was not disappointed. My wife however went for the quiche, a mix including stilton cheese that she couldn't taste which was a let down, it was also dry, she will not be ordering that again. Only problem having a main meal from the "short" length menu card rather than the lunchtime "long" menu card is you are too full for any cake afterwards!

Have been to Parker’s Garden Centre for lunch quite a few times with my aunt and uncle. Always been good. Popped in for lunch the other week and decided to have the fish finger sarnie! Well, what a plate there was, was stuffed by the time I managed to finish it. Was the best I have had and totally recommend trying. Also was nice to receive a free coffee refill always good. Keep up the hard work, we will be back.

Arrived right in the middle of the lunch hour but a table was found and food was served incredibly quickly. Huge jacket potato with tuna, large side salad and coleslaw. There is an option for half a jacket which I should have taken!

Visited Saturday the 28th at approx.1.pm nobody waiting by the picket gate to be taken to a table. We waited and waited and I could see an empty table to the left of the gate true full of dirty crockery, Said to husband come on and went straight ahead up to the till area and noticed 6 empty tables there so we sat down, First time ever thought would try the Fish and Chips for me. Menu states Fish of the day, I ask the server what Fish it is she had to go and ask. I was told Cod I asked is it battered here or bought in ? again will have to go and ask. Surely when they open in the morning is there not somebody in charge of this restaurant present to enlighten the staff as to what the soup is that day and what Fish it is that day as customers will ask. My Fish and Chips came out large Fish frozen chips and peas, Sent it back as it had no taste at all. The server when I told her I could not eat that asked if wanted anything else I said no thankyou. She took it away and came back and said it will be taken off the bill, Nobody from the Chef or Management came to enquire what the problem was which to me clearly states could not careless. Think the Fish must have been Frozen cheap Fish. They know what they are serving hence no concern when a customer sends it back. It is almost expected. When it came out the lemon slice for the fish was sitting in the Tartare sauce so could not use that without getting your fingers smothered in the sauce. Husband had the Pie of the day said it was okay we paid and left, In future will stick to going to the Fish and Chip shop we pass on the ay to Parkers called Kirby Cross Fisheries. True have no eating area so we have sat in car and ate ours before but the Fish is always beautiful tasting and proper chips It does seem since enlarging Parkers standards have dropped somewhat so we will not go again for food. Very tight in the shop area as well bought lots of discounted Christmas decorations and told we do not stamp your card as the goods are discounted. Well I spent £21.00 which went in their till so why not. If had bought anything else for that money would have had the card stamped.

Booked special Christmas Evening on 12th December 2019. We were so disappointed. The pan fried pigeon was crucified it consisted of 2 very small over cooked pieces of pigeon breast and 2 pieces about the size walnut which could of been offal.The roast Turkey was 2 small slices of rolled Turkey, few yellow brussel sprouts, 1" sausage in bacon, small round stuffing, supposed roast were like boiled potatoes, the rest of the vegetables stone cold.The oven baked Brill was a disgrace, all broken, about 10 half, boiled potatoes, 1 slice of beetroot, none of it edible. The service was abysmal, we arrived 5.30pm, one of the first tables to sit down, we were the last table to be served go our starters about 7.00 pmand our main meal about 7.45, probably why it was so bad.We were trying to finish our meal when most people had left, and tables were being cleared, as we just about time to gulp our coffee down , as we felt we were holding things up.The best thing about the evening was the 1940's 3 piece girl group, Fox, Wiggle, and Sass, they were brilliantDon't think we will be booking again.

Stopped here while at the garden centre for a cuppa. Delicious looking cakes on display but had just had lunch - will leave room next time. Nice little cafe. Free parking

Arrived at 12pm for lunch and ordered turkey roast and roast beef dinner. The beef was tasteless and had Brussels sprouts carrots and one parsnip half and a soft Yorkshire pudding and a completely tasteless gravy. The turkey was from a rolled turkey joint 2 slices with a tiny stuffing ball and a mini sausage with bacon wrap. Again soggy Yorkshire and tasteless gravy. Have been coming here for years and I’m afraid the quality and selection of food is slowly deteriorating . Sorry we will give you a miss for a while and try again after Xmas.

Visited early morning before 9. Only 3 tables being used. Only wanted a snack before shopping. Liked the look of toasted tea cake with warm butter. Took too long before we see a waitress. Then the tea cakes were Luke warm and the butter hard. Won’t be eating there again.

Have been here many times the food is good prices reasonable but the last few times the service has been slow even when they are not busy, the staff don't seem to know who was seated first twice last week customers that came in after us were served first. Today it happened again i did complain the girl apologised but said she didn't know who was seated first, shouldn't the waitress keep an eye on her tables!!!

Know from experience unless in the restaurant early hardly any choice left in food. So today 22 October we got there early and I remarked how quiet it was to my husband time was 12.30 pm No queue to be seated at all. Husband sat down I am in a wheelchair and before we entered the restaurant I asked what Pie is it today of the lady who came to see us in. Lady replied Steak and Kidney Pudding are on today. Made our way through moved chairs to facilitate my chair lady came to take orders. We both ordered soup told it was Carrot and both ordered the puddings to follow. Lady came back all the puddings had gone only Chicken Pies left we do not eat chicken. So said just have our soup which lady said only one Carrot soup left and then it is vegetable soup. I ordered Vegetable soup with Brown bread. Husband ordered the last available Carrot soup with white bread. Soups came up hardly warm both looked similar in colour so I asked which is the vegetable soup ? reply do not know you had better taste them. It turned out my vegetable soup had white bread and not the brown I had asked for. And husbands soup had my brown bread on his plate. Both of the soups were thick and have had better. We finished our soups paid and left. It will be sometime before we go back there if ever as what is the point if you cannot guarantee that within 30 minutes of the dinner service starting they run out of their pies? They have been in business long enough surely to know what demand they get for certain pies they make yet run out within 30 minutes of serving dinners that is poor customer service. After all they are open until 2pm for dinner.

We have eaten there at lunchtimes on a number of occasions and also had coffee and cakes a few times.

Average food but lovely setting and fabulous staff. Cakes are boring and average, don't taste homemade even though they are. We had a Dry panini and stale sandwich, will not be returning. Shame as we used to go twice weekly.

I went with a group of friends for an Afternoon Tea. We were very disappointed, the sandwiches were very basic, ham, cheese, egg etc.... the scones were extremely dry and were more like Rock Cakes !! There was a poor selection of cakes, egg custard and two different flavours of tray bakes. On a plus side the china was very attractive and the pot of tea was good. Will not be going back there ........... Definitely NOT value for money

well my family and i have been coming here for many many years and its always been something to talk about with friends (recommending somewere to eat) ,but the last few visits have been dreadful I have no idea what has gone wrong but it seems there isnt a chef or not the one we used to have the jacket potato are normally spot on and tasty and the last 2 have been rock hard and seem old and reheated ?also on the last visit i was appauled to hear a foreign man in the kitchen swearing at the top of his voice and also had music thumping in there everyone could hear this and mouths were dropping open at the words he used and iam not sure who this man was shouting at but if it was staff then he shouldnt be there because some of those girls who waitress are so lovely and keep us oldies smiling I would have told him myself not to use such language in there in front of people who could hear his big mouth shouting i would like to see this place back to how it was run as i will not return any time soon whilst that man is working there as he is intimidating and thats without even looking at him he is a disgrace to the applegarth and so are those jacket potatos ,a few of my friends have also said the last couple of visits their jacket potatos were rock solid and they sat there as we did with thumping music coming from that kitchen along with that man screaming and swearing ,..

Enjoyed our visit here - the food was great and very filling! Couldn't get over the adorable watering can that the chips came in. The mozzarella garlic bread was absolutely to die for and I'll certainly be going back for that. Customer service was very good and the place had a really nice vibe. Comfy sofas, too!

Busy restaurant even at 11.30am extensive menu and very pleasant staff. Had a scone, jam and clotted cream excellent. Would highly recommend.

Lovely seating area and okay food ! Only let down is that some of the prices are a little extreme when the food is just average and not anything special .

Whether I need anything from the garden centre or not the Applegarth has consistently good coffee and cake.

We visit the Applegarth at Parker’s weekly for a light lunch and have done for approximately ten years. In all that time we have never found cause to complain about the service or food. We find the staff warm and welcoming and the food wholesome and tasty. There are of course times when things get busy and the service slows, but that, surely, is to be expected. My wife has insisted I add that they produce the nicest cup of tea in the area. What more of an accolade does one require? Ten out of ten for The Applegarth.

Eaten here many times, the food is always nice. It does get very busy at times. You can get just drinks, a snack, an afternoon tea, a full meal or Sunday roast. Sundays it is very busy. The restaurant is wheelchair friendly.

Having been a regular customer of the garden centre, we went there Friday 25th April 2019yo spend some vouchers and to have something to eat. We ordered a toasted sandwich and a panini. This was at 3.45pm. After our order was taken a rather embarrassed waitress came back to us and explained they do not serve food after 4pm! Why on earth not??? We often have afternoon tea there. We were astonished. I was so shocked I didn't even bother spending my vouchers. I was advised by speaking to a, friend it has been taken over by a corporate company. Well I wish you luck because I think you will not have many customers with that attitude.

Have been here many times in the past and this time was very disappointing, staff didn't seen to understand cooking instructions, hence when my panini arrived without crispy bacon I had requested I had to take all the bacon out as it was fatty and not well cooked. Panini had a plastic taste to it and overall the food was below par. Will not be going back anytime soon. I would have expected a waitress to have questioned why the bacon wasn't eaten but nobody asked if everything was ok with the meal, I would have thought that would be common courtesy.

The meal was lovely but arrived long before our drinks so most of meal eaten before we got drink. Had to get up and ask for someone to take pudding order. There was a loud noise all the time we sat eating meal sounded like a overhead helicopter. The young lady serving us had on the tightest leggings and all we could see was her black knickers!!!!!!

Popped in for bite to eat and drink, to be sorted at table tucked in corner and felt like we had been forgotten, no menu handed to us, so after a lengthy wait to be severed and then had to wait again as looking at what to have, to finally have a toasted roll, which was burnt underneath, pot of warm tea and cold hot chocolate, and bill coming to way over the odds,

A large garden centre with a big eating area. The friendly staff quickly found a table for 7 at lunchtime. Many choices for food and all seemed fresh.

We love to walk along the front at Frinton, stroll through the High Street and end up at Parker’s for a look at the plants and finally finish it all off at the Applegarth!! Excellent quality food available pretty quick too and reasonably priced. Couple of nicely warmed cheese scones and hot chocolate today ..... What more could you want?????

Friendly staff serving good food whether you're after just a coffee and a snack, or a full meal or an afternoon tea. Prices are reasonable and there is a good choice of food and drinks. It can get very busy at lunchtime especially on sundays when they sell roast dinners.

We had beef and lamb Sunday roast meal was very nice but very small. 1 yorkser pudding The veg was 1 slice carrot 1 Brussel loads of peas. I think the veg must have run out and only 3 very small roast potatoes. The meals used to be bigger. I would think twice now about having a meal there now. As the portions are getting smaller . Even the breakfast are smaller . Snacks are fine and scones the best the staff are always very pleasant and

Popped in here just after Christmas. It is always very popular, and that day was no exception. My son and I took a slow wander to look at the post Christmas bargains, and a table became available fairly quickly. I had the salmon and cream cheese on granary, and it was absolutely delicious. My son had the bacon and brie pannini, which he found a little salty, but could not complain about the generous size of his lunch. Very pleasant staff, and tasty coffee.

From initially coming into the car park the wrong way as the signage is poor, we did much the same at the entrance to the cafe as the sign for "wait to be seated" didn't catch our attention wit has the general huseless and bustle on a Saturday afternoon. Quite a hostile response from a member of staff telling us to wait until she had a table even though we could see a few cleared. Our order was taken but we waited a while even though we could see our food and drinks on the counter waiting for someone to bring them over. What we had was pleasant enough and we will return again I am sure although hopefully at a less busy time.

my food had bits of plastic and black pubic hairs in it and was very bland there was no seasoning very bad because it was tasteless

Let me start by saying that I have been going to the Applegarth since I was a child. I am now in my mid 40s. This place holds very fond memory’s for me and I don’t think I’ve ever quite got over the fish pond being taken away! It’s a place that offers a little bit of everything. Anyhow...

Nice open area gets booked very early for lunch. Limited choice but nice food . Portions not very large for the price but nicely cooked . Staff always very nice. Even when busy .you never have to wait long for your food .

We love to walk along the front at Frinton, stroll through the High Street and end up at Parker’s for a look at the plants (never seen so many Christmas trees as we did today 25 Nov) and finally finish it all off at the Applegarth!! Excellent quality food available pretty quick too and reasonably priced. Couple of nicely warmed cheese scones and hot chocolate today ..... What more could you want?????

A regular haunt for us and, for us, the best fruit scones (home-baked) and teacakes in the area at a very reasonable price. If you have the filter coffee you can have a free refill

Excellent idea of selling half a jacket potato..... a whole, large potato is just too much for lunch. Hopefully other places will take note too.

Went there today Chicken pie on and we do not eat Chicken. Everything else comes with salad with it Why not a choice of pies at least another one to chose from. Today husband had the fish cakes he said not much to say about them came with carrot broccoli and a poached egg. I had Scampi and chips and peas very nice, But would like to see more choice here. Like liver and Bacon. Fish and chips. and as said at least two pies each day to chose from..

Love this restaurant always good food and great service. Sunday lunch is worth booking as it gets very busy which is a recommendation in itself.

Good service, lovely food. Restaurant is now much bigger and there is a wide range of food to choose from

The food had hair in it and some weird curly hair in it it was £4 for a coffee but after that its all good bit weird place loads of old people always there sleeping i think

I came here and left a review when the resturant was revamped at that time I said the breakfast was overated. Well let me tell you I foolishly along with my family gave it another go.The cooked breakfast is ridiculously over priced for the portion size BUT the quality of the cooking is disgusting, bacon so over grilled that it is awful difficult to even cut and the portion size is to small. How about with all the money they make they employ someone with some idea of how to cook an english breakfast?

I went with my school friend to Parker’s Garden Centre , we decided to stay for tea and cakes, well what an amazing selection. We had thick chocolate cake, lemon cake and coffee & walnut. As they all looked so lovely we had a taste of each other’s . The cakes and pastries are all made on the premises by a pastry chef named Kymmy .

Lovely lunch everybody thoroughly enjoyed their chooses, and there was plenty to choose from.Service was very good seeing as there were 13 of us and very speedy nothing was to much trouble and they were very good at everyone paying separately. Which sometimes can be a problem. Thank you very much for not only reserving us a table but on a lovely relaxing lunch.We shall be back when Christmas is closer.

Nice restaurant in Parkers Garden Centre. It does get very busy. We went for afternoon tea which we had prebooked. Good choice of sandwiches and cakes and attentive friendly staff.

I love going here. Now it's been refurbished there's more room, more tables and it's very light and bright in there. The staff are very nice and helpful. It's always clean and today. Very well laid out and a great selection on the menu. All freshly prepared and appetising. Treat yourself and a friend. It's so worth it.

We had a lovely lunch out last weekend, food was good, service was quick and was reasonably priced would definitely stop there for lunch again

We have wanted to try the cakes here for a long time so decided to make a little detour on the way to the beach - from Hertfordshire lol. We all had a sandwich served with a lovely side salad. It was lovely fresh ingredients and good quality. We then all had ‘cake’ as my baby granddaughter told anyone who listened. They were as wonderful as expected and well worth the journey. The icing on the cake was meeting the lovely baker herself . What a great asset to the place she is. The cafe was packed but service was quick and waitresses pleasant. And we brought some cake home too. Thank you all of the staff - a lovely cafe.

We visit Parkers Garden centre on quite a regular basis, mainly to frequent the superb cafe.The staff are always polite and friendly even when they are rushed off their feet.The food is outstanding, on different occasions we have sampled the breakfast, lunch and sunday lunch menus.The cakes are just to die for, especially the lemon merigue pie. It is a very popular cafe so best to get there early to avoid dissapointment otherwise you may have to queue for a while before being seated.

I have been coming in for lunch or breakfast since Monday and all the food has been lovely,but today I had the broccoli and stilton soup which was outstanding thank you

We have now eaten hear 4 or 5 times over last 4 months, we all have either a sandwich or panini, a hot drink and a piece of cake all for about £10 a head. There are many choices of sandwiches and cake and have no complaints so far. We find it a nice relaxing lunch time snack. They also have a choice of hot meals which also look tasty, but have not tried them yet, probably will when the weather cools down.

I went to The Applegarth yesterday, at 3:15pm & went up to order two afternoon tea's. First I was told there were no fruit scones left, so I asked to change them for cheese scones instead. Then I was told there were no sandwiches left, so to make things easier, I then ordered 2 x cheese scones, 2 slices of cake and 2 coffees, I then paid, told them my table number and sat outside. While waiting, I was remided by staff on 2 occassions that they shut at 4pm. After waiting 25 minutes for my order, I went up to chase it and was told it would arrive shortly. When they did bring out the order, it was incorrect. After querying why, it became apparent the lady at the till took the order wrong however there was no appology. They just explained that if I wanted the missing part of my order, it would be chargable.

9 of us had afternoon tea for my nieces 18th birthday. As requested they sat us in a separate part of the cafe so we had plenty of room to ourselves. Drinks orders were taken quickly and brought to the table not long after. Then the afternoon tea began with 3 delicious courses of sandwiches, scones and three desserts. My nieces was made specially as she is vegetarian. The food was impeccable and really hit the spot. Good value for money and a real winner!

Having been impressed with the improved dinner menu thought would try the breakfasts there. Not bad but a very small sausage more like you would give a child than an adult. Considering if you want an extra sausage it will cost you £1.50 this size sausage would be a rip off at that price. Toast decent bread not too thin. and nice hot plates. Would go again for breakfast. And must say the sausage on my husbands plate was bigger than my one, Surely all should be consistent in size to be fair/

My friend & I took our Mums over for lunch when the Garden Party was on. 2 of us ordered jacket potato & the other 2 had a baguette. We all enjoyed our food. Our Mums particularly liked the fact they did half a jacket pototo so wasn’t too filling. The restaurant was really busy but the service was excellent! We then went and joined the Garden party which was really good!!

Cannot thank the staff enough our afternoon tea was wonderful. They were all very courteous and hardworking. The sandwiches and cakes were exquisite especially the mini trifles and the tartlets. It look so very professional. It was first class. 5 stars is not enough for this venue

Me and two friends came in for afternoon tea, we went for the luxury and for £14 each it was such good value for money! My friend wanted coffee instead of tea and that was no problem. One friend didn’t like citrus and they offered an alternative. Nothing was a hassle and it was all delicious! We came away so full! Will definitely be coming back!

We visited for lunch having been before and to say we were disappointed with the majority of our food order is understatement. Quiche was over cooked and dry, chips were not chips they were wedges and again over cooked and tasteless. The waitress who who originally served us was quite rude and did not take into account her customers needs. Having said this when we raised our concerns two of the meals were discounted off the bill. I felt that although there’s been improvements in the decor etc this has been at the cost of the quality of the food. Would not be in a hurry to return which is a shame as we have loved coming in the past.

We came for an afternoon tea for a hen. The food was absolutely amazing and so beautifully presented. The best afternoon tea I have had and would definitely recommend and come back again! Service was great by the staff and were always checking we were ok and making sure we had everything we needed. 10 out of 10. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Went to this restaurant two weeks ago and had a lovely Caesar salad so went back this last week and ordered the same which I said to my husband this does not look the same so started eating it which was just lettuce and chicken then I started to think this should have more to it as it cost nearly £10 silly of me to eat it with out checking but I went and got the menu from the entrance to see it shoul have had croutons Parma ham and cheese shavings with a dressing which I had none of these so when I went to pay the bill I told them this to be told sorry you ate it the chef does not send food out like that we have plenty of the food in stock so I was practically called a liar so I would like to say you might have it in stock but forgot to put it on the plate funny when I praised the salad two weeks ago got treated very nice but because I brought this up last week was made to look a liar did complain at reception and the lady was very nice but heard nothing back exspensive salad won't be going there again

Since my 7 year old was about 3 we have visited Parker’s and Applegarth on occasion, but in the last 6 months we have become regular visitors as the Pastry chef is amazingly talented.

Visited with friends and family. the cakes are simply amazing x tried my friends cakes as well..all lovely tasting , moist cakes with soft buttercream and well presented , plenty of choices ...enviroment was relaxing ... clean and relaxed x helpful friendly staff x good selection if hot and cold drinks x cant wait to go back .

Plenty of choice for afternoon tea and cake. All set in lovely garden centre surroundings. The cakes, tea cakes are lovely and the service is very good. The restaurant caters for children with high chairs and can do lunches. Jacket potatoes are also on the menu together with quiche.

The place has grown in size since my last visit to the area but they still do nice sandwiches and lovely tasty cakes.

I took my friend here as I had not been since the new refurbishment I have to say I was underwhelmed I preferred the old setting where you sit and watch the fish, I am also not keen on the queueing idea to be seated. However, the scones were delicious. A few days later I visited with my husband and we sat outside which was nice and my husband had a tuna melt which he said was very tasty and I had a sandwich which was also nice but the garnish accompanying it was brown round the edges a little off putting. The garden centre itself is very nice and also the little shop.

First visit since place been refurbished and now lovely. Comfortable chairs and good to have cushions to sit on that have not gone flat and hard. Was going to have a sandwich but husband said to me they have Scampi on the board, As I quite like that that's what I ordered. Nicely done Scampi. Hand cut chips. Peas. Husband had the home made burger with chips. and to follow a scone each with jam, Really lovely scones, Two coffees each, Came away full up that's for sure. Will have to try their breakfast next. All in all good value for money.

Visited at lunch time when it was very busy and people were queuing to be seated. We were seated and waited nearly 10 minutes to have our order taken. Then we waited almost 25 minutes for our sandwiches and panini our drinks having been delivered a good 10 minutes in advance. People seated after us had their food delivered before us and we were on the point of walking out when our food arrived. The food was well presented and very good. This cafe is in a very good Garden Centre which appeared expensive as was the food.

The breakfast here is nice but not the best around . Beans and bacon a bit dry and butter portions put onto the warm plate which meant they were liquid . Good coffee. It just needs a bit of attention to detail and someone to keep their eye on quality control. £4.95 for a piece of lemon meringue pie is very extortionate to be honest and at least £2 too much although you don’t mind going here for a nice treat it would be better if they were more realistic with their prices so that if you are local , as we are, you would be drawn to use it more often rather than feel they were aiming at passing trade.

As a family we love going out for breakfast & I have to say The Applegarth offers the best breakfast in the area!!! The sausages are delicious! The Vegetarian options are brilliant for the veggie of our family & our 3 year old loves the pancakes. The staff are always friendly & helpful.

Called in Sunday when visiting the Garden Centre. Just had coffee and Hot Chocolate. Great service in a busy environment. Good being served to other tables looked good.

My friends and I visit on a Saturday morning. Wonderful staff so friendly always pass the time of day with you. As for the home made cakes, I challenge anyone to say they are not outstanding. Beautiful selection of home made treats. My friends and I are happily sampling our way through them. So happy to see such a fantastic choice. Thank you.

Such a shame I was looking forward to eating at the revamped resturant, I had breakfast there on Monday and I was left wanting, waited a ridiculous amount of time for the food to arrive and I have to say it was not worth it.

Been many times when visited Parker’s Garden Centre. Lovely little restaurant. Nice to have tea out of a teapot with beautiful china cups

When booking out afternoon tea, a lovely member of staff asked us to choose a table she advised us to have one in the conservatory: as we didn't know what type of afternoon tea our voucher was for we were asked to phone them, because...

We went while they had their ‘pop up’ shop........The best thing was the coffee (very good coffee) Service very lacking...

I have visited the Applegarth Restaurant many times over the years. It's always been popular and busy but seats were...

Visited the newly refurbished Applegarth restaurant for lunch last week, absolutely lovely. The food as always was delicious, but now...

Lovely relaxed afternoon spent catching up with a friend over tea and toasted tea cakes in the 'POPup' Applegarth. Staff...

Our family went here for a family tea and had cakes and scones. The scones was cooked within an inch...

Looking for somewhere to have a quick lunchtime snack on a Saturday, the Applegarth had been recommended. The café was...

Popped here today with the wife and mother in law. They were extremely busy, but even though there was a...

Really enjoyed our first visit to Applegarth Coffee Shop - only had time for a cuppa but will try and...

Went here today with friends. This is a cafe' restaurant which is inside Parker's Garden Centre in Frinton.

This pleasantly located restaurant offers light bites as well as Sunday roasts. Sadly, the latter were disappointing - over-cooked and tough beef, undercooked carrots and overcooked parsnips. This is a shame as the puddings were good, especially the lemon meringue. The simpler snacks would perhaps be a better option. The environment is nice, it's a good meeting place so the answer is to order only what they can deliver safely. It's very wheelchair friendly and the toilets excellent. Bags of parking too.

Love this place. Great food at reasonable prices and served by friendly helpful staff. No hanging about for cooked meals here, service within a short time! No wonder it is always busy here!

We live locally and use this venue several,times a year , always good value with pleasant and helpful staff, worth a visit

Visitamos 31 street Julio tenía que ir allí el lugar más cercano para compost. Amigo nos llevó como coche fuera de la carretera, así que me sentí obligado a comprar algo de comida, Amigo sopa y roll. Marido había patatas y judías, chaqueta tuve patata chaqueta con queso, queso barato pensaréis. Preferiría que cobran extra y usar quesos con un sabor. Nunca he tenido de patata chaqueta aquí antes, pero nada especial. Había café y el té de amigo. Lástima que no las variaciones con sus comidas. Ejemplo no interesado en ensalada ensalada no lo solicitaron para que ahorre en el precio de la ensalada pero no ofrecieron ninguna alternativa como los granos en lugar de, usted todavía cobran extra por las judías, y luego tuvimos café y té amigo. De nuevo aquí todavía falta por limpiar las mesas pronto como vacía. Tuvimos que sentarnos en una mesa con vajilla sucia cargados hasta la chica tomó nuestra orden, ¿por qué tan difícil dar una el trabajo cada turno para garantizar mesas están aclaradas? .

We popped in for a coffee, not expecting much of a nursery café. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this little gem. We didn't have time for more than a coffee and bacon sandwich, but both were excellent and everything you would want from each. How many bacon sandwiches have a little dressed salad to accompany it? Plenty of fresh cooked back bacon and a choice of breads. It is fair to say it isn't cheap but it was very tasty, well presented and consumed in amenable surroundings. We will be going back particularly when we have more time to enjoy the rest of the menu and the delightful ambience.

Went again and surprised that at last sugar tongs were provided on our table to pick up the sugar cubes with, I complained on here a long while ago about whilst nice to have sugar cubes the container they were in was such an awkward shape that difficult to get out with a teaspoon. Hence the majority of people were poking their fingers in to get the cubes out not hygienic at all. Fussy perhaps but many people do not wash their hands after the toilet or blowing their nose, Perhaps also they will take on board to not use cheese cold straight from the fridge therefore it has no taste. Surely with all the machinery available now it should be possible to grate up a load of cheese first thing in the morning to use when required and leave out of the fridge, At home I always remove cheese from the fridge one hour before use in order to get the flavour, You are told to do that by any cheese specialist,