The Barnyard Cafe in Brentwood

Coffee was far too sweet, obviously with added sugar so unsuitable if you prefer a bitter taste. Food was underwhelming and bland.

On a whim coming out of the farmshop we decided to pop in for a quick coffee. When we were sat out at our table, which was super quick, we decided a bite to eat as food being ordered looked fabulous as it was being served. We ordered a Bacon sandwich on granary and 2 poached eggs on granary. The service was extremely quick and found the staff attentative and polite. The sandwich was beautifully fresh and filled with thick slices of delicious bacon. The poached eggs....WOW ! 11/10. I know it's down to personal preferences but, AMAZING. Can only say firm white, the most delicious oozing, gooeyness bright yellow yolk on perfectly toasted bread. Butter was on the side if you choose not to have the butter and decorated with pea shoots and cherry tomato. Definitely will order again. The coffee, Latte and Americano was brought to us in minutes of ordering and piping hot. Can highly recommend The Barnyard, spotlessly clean and felt extremely Covid safe with their distancing, sanitising , QR check in etc. Don't walk past, see for yourselves. Biggest mistake is we've not been in before.

We have been to this cafe on several occasions and have always been happy with the food, drinks and service however, last time the scones were really crumbly and really dry and the coffee was cold.After doing our weekly shop we gave it another try this morning. We order 2 decaf coffees with milk on the side and scones. When it arrived the milk didn’t even colour the coffee so we asked for more milk. The scones were again cold dry and very crumbly and the butter supplied hardly covered one half. We both said the coffee tasted strange but thought they may have been using a different brand. On receiving the bill the milk had been charged as extra and when we queried this we were told we had been given oat milk as the waitress thought that’s was what we ordered!After speaking to the owner she did apologise and cancelled the bill but we will not be returning as some of the staff clearly do not understand customers requirements. On a final note some of the waitresses are disinfecting everything but we watched two separate staff clean the tables but not the chairs .

Not the first time I've stopped here for breakfast, tea and coffee.. lovey surroundings, great menu, attentive staff and really well presented food that tastes amazing. And a farm shop.. Thank you 😊

First visit but wow it wont be the last. Vanilla Latte was best for some time plus Coffee and Walnut cake was to die for, very fresh. We didnt have much time, only a flying visit but will certainly return for full meal. Great selection. Very friendly staff. 10/10

The food hall is a good place to shop as it has a range of foodstuff you don't normally see in supermarkets. It is pleasant after shopping to go and have a coffee/tea and something to eat. We have never had a full meal there though there is a comprehensive menu. The building is a little rural but this adds to its charm. Staff are friendly.

Went for lunch and ordered a Jacket Potato costing £7.00. I was so SMALL it was a joke !!!’ About the size of a lemon. How they can charge £7.00 for that is disgusting. So if your hungry do NOT order a Jacket

Stopped in for breakfast as traffic was bad. Ordered the Barnyard breakfast. Beans were cold, hash brown was soggy, mushrooms were old, sausage was burnt. The eggs were well cooked. Overall a pretty rubbish breakfast and clearly cooked by someone who doesn’t know what they are doing. A real shame as it’s a lovely building and surrounding area.

Lovely surroundings and very nicely designed and furnished. Tea was very nice and high quality as was the coffee. Good staff all round. What let this place down for me was the food. I ordered a falafel sandwich with yoghurt dressing rocket and pepper. I was initially concerned about the amount of yoghurt dressing there might be but actually I thought there wasn't enough. The falafel was quite wet and more of a chickpea stew and coleslaw was trying to be too fancy and missed the mark a bit for me. (Small portions in general) Overall perfectly mediocre.

There were 5 of us in all. We had an excellent breakfast. Probably spent £8-9 per head including drinks. The cafe is actually in the grounds of a farm and the entrance is just on the Ongar side of the bridge that goes over the A12' Although it was well-directed on the Sat-nav, there is no sign at the entrance. You will see a sign for the cafe about 200 yards up the farm entrance.

Had a couplse of toasties the other day when shopping at the farmshop. They were very good and used bread sold in the shop, a tasty wholemeal. Seems to be a popular meeting place for mothers with young children, nice play area for the kids.

We went for lunch, and it was fantastic, lovely sandwiches and cakes, brilliant staff, nothing too much trouble, and very friendly, service was excellent, we also went for a walk round the shop, and fruit/ veg etc was really good, and a nice little play area for the children, will definitely return sometime soon, thank you everyone.

Visited the Barnyard Cafe today with my familiy.....beautiful breakfast and delicious coffee.....so clean and fresh and very helpful and friendly staff....cannot recommend enough......then a trip to the farm shop next door......I do not think I will ever buy fruit and veg from a supermarket again, the peaches, pineapple were huge and the cake I bought to take home was delicious.....thank you for a great time and the kids loved it

Very reasonable for light lunches. Food is fresh and very well served. Staff are very helpful. Reasonable seating with outside tables . Also delicious afternoon teas.

I have heard how nice this cafe was, so today myself and my daughter decided to give it a try. It was not what I expected at all.

Love it here for coffee and lunch. This time it was coffee only - the service at the counter is efficient and the tables are clean. The whole place is well kept, friendly and efficient. A good choice of food and drinks on the menu. Combine with a visit to the farm shop next door - well worth a visit too. A nice little outside area for when the weather is better.

What a tasty breakfast! Full English, delicious sausage and bacon and poached eggs on point! Really tasty and good value at £7.50. By the time we left, lunch was being served and some of the salads looked so good that I wanted to stay and try one - except I was too full!

I went here with a friend on Thursday and it was so good I took my husband there on Friday!

One of the best breakfasts I have had -beautifully cooked tasty food even tomatoes on the vine-scrumptious

Often meet here with friends for a coffee and cake or soup and roll, as free parking and lovely farm shop to browse round afterwards. Cosy warm atmosphere and food is home made and not expensive. Downside-you can't book so sometimes have to wait-but not too long. Also loos are outside-but OK

We were visiting the Calcot Farm shop and had decided to lunch in their Barnyard Cafe and are delighted we did. What a find. A batch of freshly cooked cheese scones were just being put on the counter - they were awesome. The menu is vast you are totally spoilt for choice. We had their spicy parsnip soup with granary bread - stunning flavour. We will be sampling more from their menu a definite regular visit will be made.

I have to admit, I had a BLT, here, yesterday: with my family. I’ve had better: but not by much. The food’s good, the service, quick, and the atmosphere, pleasant.

Went for breakfast waited for the people in front to order their food, which was quite a long time. When I was served was told breakfast had finished and people in front were the last order. I was with my two small children and there was no one behind me. I understand there needs to be a cutoff but thought was harsh considering the wait. Not very friendly and left with my daughter crying

Never open, claims to be open Tuesday to Saturday, went on a Friday and it was closed. Do t waste your time.

Pop in here when visiting the great farm shop on site, food is good, cakes lovely usually a good selection of gluten free. Clean and tidy even when busy. Has a cosy feel to it.

Went here for coffee to catch up with friend. Lovely produce in farm shop next door. Pleasant staff and a lovely coffee. Then got a pot and tea and freshly baked scone. Definitely go back. Maybe for lunch next time.

Perfect cafe...delicious home made cakes..V.tasty food and great menu. Lovely coffee. Friendliest staff. Super clean. Easy parking.Fantastic farm shop next door. Love this place!

Beautiful and spacious cafe with an outside area to sit. Serves lovely lunch and amazing salads. Everything is tasty, very fresh and not too expensive! Also they do Afternoon teas which are lovely!

Visited on a very busy day. Nice homemade style food a little on the pricey side for lunch. Restaurant was very noisy and it was hard to have a conversation. Would visit again but on a quieter day.

Had a very enjoyable visit to the barnyard cafe the service was great the food was amazing poached eggs cooked perfectly enjoyed will definitely return

Vast selection of sandwiches and cakes, and a lovely play area for the children would definitely reccomend

This cards food is excellent. Staff very professio so. The who,e cafe is Immaculate. Prices very competitive. You can buy the food they sell in the shop as well.

Lovely little place with excellent quality food for a quick lunch or breakfast. Reasonable prices and great selection of food to pick from; kids well catered for so can often get very busy, especially on a saturday morning or lunch time.

Started off in the Barnyard cafe for lunch. Staff friendly and efficient. Had a baked potato with Tuna Mayo; was very tasty & the skin nice & crispy. Pot of Earl Grey tea; stayed hot throughout my meal. Served in a nice white teapot as opposed to the usual silver leaking teapots you get elsewhere. Located right next door to the Calcott Hall Farm shop; one of my favourite places to shop for fresh veg, fish & lots of interesting jars of things to buy etc.. they also stock Bottles of Brentwood beer which is nice to buy as a present for someone. Go for lunch in the cafe then have a look round the farm shop. A very nice relaxing couple of hours. There's a play area for children right next to the cafe.

Visited for breakfast! English breakfast - cocktail size sausage, reheated bacon resulting in cardboard texture, shrivelled mushrooms, raw hash brown! Vine cherry tomatoes and poached egg were ok! Served with a slice of toast, a cube of butter so hard could not spread and no exaggeration 1/2 a teaspoon of tomato and half a teaspoon of brown sauce in individual pots! Eggs benedict served on toasted ciabatta I can only assume so old could not actually cut with the knife provided! Such a shame as has the potential to be so good with the local produce available and the setting!

Lovely lunch, tasty coffee. Toasted Ham / Cheese toastie delicious! Tried an apple and cinnamon scone, was very nice too. Staff welcoming and quick service. Will be going back. Plus you can shop for fresh local produce in the shop. A win win .......!!!🥪🍏🥩🥕

Tried for the first time today and was thoroughly impressed. Simple menu, potatoes, sandwiches and the like. The cakes looked AMAZING. There is a lovely playground next to the cafe which is a nice touch. My kids loved it!

I take my 92 year old mum here and she loves it! She always gets warm sausage roll and salad and eats the lot! Tea is great every time. Staff are friendly and love the quaint touches on the tables of flowers.

Really great food and good value. A nice little Cafe with a good choice of hot and cold food, freshly made and handy for a tasty bite when shopping at the farm shop (which as a great butchers too)

I cannot knock this place as the breakfast was ok, but for the money I wanted more than ok. The sausages were not available on the day we went, so extra bacon was served in its place. I don't think it was the dry cure from the farm shop as it had the usual white residue of standard processed bacon and the reason for my comment of only OK. Seats darned uncomfortable but at least it wont keep you sitting there for to long.

Popped in for a lovely breakfast. Such a nice feel and very welcoming.

We always eat here when visiting the farm shop and have never been disappointed. The tuna melt is my sons favourite and the soups of the day are always good.

A very cold November Wednesday travelled to Essex in search of beer . Adjacent to the excellent Brentwood brewery is the cafe. . Only a year old it still looked fresh and clean. Took a seat then realised you had to place order at counter . Great selection of cakes all looked inviting and fresh . Order brought over to table right away despite being busy .No time to try to the inviting snack menu. Good value and will return someday . Toilets clean .Staff clean and friendly too .

Enjoyed our visit to Barnyard this morning - only had time for a cuppa although cakes and scones looked scrummy- good choice of light lunches available - also nice to combine with visit to excellent Farm Shop next door

Staff very rude. We arrived at 11.15am and were talking to friends. We then went to order our breakfast at 11.32am which our children were looking forward to. We were told that it was too late in a very abrupt manner. However I was informed that I could order lunch despite it clearly indicating on the menu that lunch doesn't start until 12pm ??? We left and went to Brentwood Kitchen where they were very accommodating and the food was lovely. Would highly recommend Brentwood Kitchen but definitely not The Barnyard Café.

Lovely cafe with breakfast, brunch and lunch. What you eat they also sell in Calcot Hall Farm shop. Cakes are to die for and jacket potatoes also delicious.

Having looked on Trip Adviser, we chose this cafe to stop for breakfast on our journey up to Suffolk. We arrived just as they opened and, fancying a cooked breakfast, as there was no cooked menu on the wall we sat at a table where the menu was provided. Having made our choice we waited for one of the several young ladies chatting together to take our order. And we waited. And waited. We were the only customers, and by the time we had waited a quarter of an hour, and the staff were still just chatting together, we had had enough and got up to leave. When I mentioned it was because we had waited too long, I was told 'it's order at the counter'. As the menus were on the tables, and there was nothing to say it was only counter service, I asked how we were supposed to know that. 'It's how we work' was the reply. Having waited so long on our own with nothing said by the staff who were not otherwise engaged, we were too annoyed to start again, so we ate breakfast at a much less inviting roadside cafe a few miles away.

Calcott Hall Farm and shop have added another gem! Light and airy cafe offering views across farmland and outdoor and indoor seating. A barn with rafters offers bleached pine seating. Good selection from breakfast, light lunches and afternoon teas. Friendly staff. Popular on Saturday as customers visit the farm shop too. Ample parking. Will return.

First time we've eaten here and have to say we were impressed. Great food which arrived quickly and was made with very high quality ingredients - tasted great and very good value.

On a holiday in England, my husband and I met up with my mother, brother and sister-in-law to have breakfast at Calcott Hall Farm's Barnyard Cafe, near to Brentwood in Essex. It was very nice and modern inside and full of daylight which is nice as I like to see what I'm eating. We all ordered a traditional English breakfast, except for my mother who just wanted toast. We didn't have to wait too long for our breakfasts, although I was surprised that they were not all delivered at the same time. They forgot my mother's toast, so she received hers last of all. The breakfast was very good. I had asked for a latte coffee to be delivered at the same time as my breakfast, as the others all had their drinks delivered in advance. I like to drink whilst I am eating so asked for it to be brought at the same time as the food. However, they forgot. So, since the chairs were heavy to move and the cafe was quite crowded, I refrained from going up to the counter to ask for my coffee to be brought and I just kept looking their way, hoping the two girls who served us would remember. It didn't happen. So, after eating my breakfast, I did go to the counter and they gave me my latte. It was nice to have it afterwards, but I would have enjoyed it ,more if it had been delivered with my food as I had requested.

Love the coffee. Food is freshly cooked. Scones are made daily. Particularly recommend the cheese scones. Friendly service. Definitely has become the default meeting place for local folk.

My wife and I did some shopping in the farm shop and went into the cafe for a coffee.

Slow service, waitress behind the bar practically ignored me and my son so another had to come over and take my order. Only 3/4 different cake options and the only soft drinks were things like bottles of elderflower no Pepsi or sprite etc? Found that quite odd. I wouldn't visit again.

Ok Café , food took a long time to come out , it was ok but no more , I had asked for no tomatoes , but it came out with tomatoes, there was bred with the breakfast but that turned out to be just 1 slice of unimpressive bred. it is also very poplar with family's, ok if you have children but not if you prefer to avoid them.