The Cafe at Stydd in Ribble Valley

I ordered the crispy lamb salad which was well presented on lettuce but it was burnt. I was asked how was my food and said that the lamb was burnt and I couldn’t eat it. The waitress said that she would tell the chef. Nothing happened. It was three very expensive burnt mouthfuls for £21.

Arrived for early tea. Ordered sausages for 2 of the children. Sausages arrived dark brown/black and inedible. Complained and were told that they were recooked sausages from breakfast. Manager came to us later and offered new sausages cooked from scratch as if doing us a favour! This should have been done at the start. Extremely defensive and arrogant attitude from staff which was difficult to comprehend. Found this more upsetting than the burnt sausages!! Children should receive good quality food as much as adults. penny pinching in the extreme.

Visited with my youngest daughter for a treat while she's home from uni. Been here a couple of times before & we love it. The atmosphere is lovely & the decor is gorgeous, lots of things to see. We had roast beef Sunday dinner & we can whole heartedly say, every single element of it was absolutely done to perfection, especially the gravy (&plenty of it)! We were full but greedy, so both had the crumble on offer (one apple & berries, the other pear & maple syrup) both with custard, oh my days they were both beautiful. 2 happy customers again. Thank you, we will be back 😊

Visited here several times over the years. The food is usually good quality and the portion sizes are too. Had the Chicken Kebab Main Meal today, but there was only 4 (yes, 4), pieces of chicken, about 1" sq in size, with some salad leaves, 1 cherry tomato cut in half, a smattering of roasted peppers/onion on a small flatbread (dairy free offering), and a small bucket of fries, all for £18. Really not worth the money at all, and so disappointing.

Visited for first time, ordered salmon salad and a glass of wine at a cost of £30. The poached salmon was very cold and had obviously been sat in the fridge for some time. En route home ( 22 mile drive) I experienced stomach cramps and had a very upset tummy on my return home. Contacted Stydd to provide feedback. I didn’t think I had food poisoning as the gastric disturbance cleared up after a couple of hours but non the less was an unpleasant experience that I felt sure was attributable to my lunch. I thought the Stydd should be informed as other customers may have had a similar experience. The initial response was fine and I was told that the chef would be informed. However when the chef rang me he was extremely defensive said the salmon had been stored for 1 day had been ‘probed’ and ‘logged’ and he would keep cold salmon stored for 3 days, he did not offer an apology and suggested I consider what I’d eaten the night before! I informed him his customer care was poor and he should appreciate feedback which he eventually acknowledged. I don’t regret visiting the Stydd but do regret providing feedback needless to say both left me with a degree of discomfort!

Truly beautiful on a sunny day, food was excellent and lots of it too, friendly helpful staff, had an amazing lunch and this will become a firm favourite.

Just ok nothing special, we had lunch which was very expensive, they should give bigger portions of food for the prices they charge not for us.....

Really love coming here, it's always busy though - especially outside on a nice day and cosy inside with the heaters on in winter. The food is always of a high standard and never disappoints, service is always quick and attentive too . Highly recommended.

Amazing food in a beautiful relaxed setting 🥰 we had the Christmas menu which I thought was very good value. Gemma managed to add 2 friends to our table last minute for which we were very grateful 🙏 The food was outstanding & lots of it served on hot plates (which is my bug bear in other restaurants). We will be going for breakfast next week. Thank you guys for a lovely evening.

Ribchester resident. Not been here for a few years. Reserved a family of six for lunch recently. Arrived, saw menu and left. I eat out all the time, I go to Michelin restaurants and high end restaurants Not irregularly and expect to be charged for quality food and dining. But this doesn't mean I won't engage my brains or will pay any amount of money regardless of what I get in return. £18 for a ciabatta and £6 for a bowl of chips from a cafe kitchen? If you don't see a problem with this, you have money but no sense.

Lovely surroundings. Overpriced food. Ham sandwich and tiny cup of tea over £14. Sandwich must have been two inches think. Could have used it to prop the door open in a gale. Nice ham though. Asked for a sweetener for my tiny cup of tea to be told these are not supplied by the cafe. When paying I was asked if everything had been ok. The cashier seemed surprised when I explained my disappointment. Doubt I will return.

This place has gone downhill recently. The prices are far too high and the manager and one of the staff very off hand. I will not be returning. The cake place there far better prices and helpful staff. IMO. No provision for sitting outside on a sunny day which would be safer health wise.

Absolutely lovely,stunning setting,excellent food and service with a smile,lovely staff,a hidden gem,, (which selfishly i hope remains so)..lol...

We came for lunch yesterday at the glasshouse, the food was delicious as to be expected. The waitress that sat us to our table does a disservice to your establishment. Rude, unfriendly and I think a smile is not in her repertoire perhaps a front of house job not the best fit. We would return for the food but not the service which is a shame.

Just a quick visit for us. A lovely quirky place. The coffee was very good and the scones with butter, jam and clotted cream were excellent. The scones had that “just out of the oven” taste. We thought the prices were on the high side. The staff were very pleasant.

Booked a table earlier for a Wedneday for a late lunch. I’m glad we did. We arrived to find every outside table taken. Really busy, but seated at a lovely table within 2 minutes. Drinks were offered and served within five minutes and then left to pick from the menu. Time was perfect for the maitre d’ to return to take our meal order. We ordered a ham sandwich and a ‘posh fish butty’. Both plates came in good time, accompanied by a lovely fresh salad, bowl of chips and a really tasty home-made coleslaw, served by pleasant young waitresses. The food was Delicious! Obviously the place is really popular so booking ahead is advisable for peak times. Overall, food was delicious and plentiful, staff were pleasant and attentive and surroundings were beautiful with the gardens well kept and flowers in full bloom. We will definitely return. Jean and Peter

Absolutely delightful restaurant/cafe based inside a greenhouse. Beautiful setting, polite and friendly staff serving the must delicious food and drinks. Will definitely be visiting again.

We were passing and called in for lunch - it's always very busy and booking recommended - but were quickly found a table. It was very cold outside but warm and very welcoming inside! Very quirky as it's inside a large glass greenhouse/summerhouse with lots of unusual decorative items scattered about! We ordered a BLT sandwich and Piri Piri prawns with sweet potato fries, and although it was full and busy they arrived quite quickly, we shared a dessert of berry crumble and all were delicious! Once again the food and service were excellent and would recommend - but booking recommended as it's always busy especially in summer with the lovely gardens outside!

Lovely quirky place with really excellent food what a lovely place to go out for lunch with the girls

I’ve read a few miserable reviews here, and I must confess that they made me a little nervous, but we booked nonetheless. The place is busy, and deservedly so. It may be a little short-staffed at the moment (isn’t everywhere?) but everyone tried their best...

This place is so nice on a sunny day. The setting is really beautiful (doves, fountains, flowers…) and they often play the kind of music you’d hear in the Mediterranean so it’s almost like being on holiday! Lovely place to visit (and then pop to...

We went to the Cafe at Stydd on the recommendation of a friend who'd been for a drink. We decided to try a breakfast al fresco. Lovely setting. Dirty tables. No indication of where we could sit. Smoking is acceptable in the outside dining area....

A beautiful place for a fabulous breakfast. Thank you all. Great service. Lovely food and prices. Just right. One tiny niggle. Would you consider helping it towards perfection by banning smoking in the outside area? We had to put up with that very rare thing,...

We had lunch today with my brother in law and his wife. We had quite a wait for our food so much so that I queried this to be told that they were a Chef light. The food was good and filling with excellent hot...

We called in on a hot busy day in summer, and although told there would be a short wait for service they managed to find us a table outside quite quickly. It's very shabby-chic in the greenhouse and gardens which is quite relaxed but don't...

We hadn’t booked when we went for lunch. We’re told we’d have to wait half an hour, which was absolutely fine. We had a potter round and came back. Ordered our food which took 35 minutes to come. I had the steak ciabatta which was...

Went here for an afternoon snack with my children, who were hungry. There was a large number of empty tables. I was told they were fully booked from 1730. It was 1532h. I was express that I would take my custom somewhere else where my...

Popped in here today for a mid morning cuppa and cake. The coffee was hot and strong and the cake was absolutely brilliant - home made, fresh and a whopping slice for next to nothing. What a treat. The staff couldn't be more friendly and...

Went with my wife today the service was awful the coffee was not very nice food was ok but overpriced it’s not the ivy or anywhere near avoid

My husband and I sat outside yesterday overlooking the stunning gardens, it was a lovely sunny day and great to have that option to either eat inside or out. The food was excellent with good portion sizes. I had the Mushroom Linguine and my husband...

Absolutely lovely The food is delicious and good portion sizes. It’s such a quirky place. Good choices of food including vegetarian meals. You can sit in or outside. I will definitely be returning!

What a beautiful place for lunch today. Looks like a couple of greenhouses from the outside and opens out to be a large but warm and airy, mediterranean styled joy. The menu was limited but the food was excellent. It rained all day but I...

visited here with my parents a few weeks ago, we each had a drink and a cake/ scone and i’m planning on returning tomorrow already to try the lunch menu as it looks amazing! obviously it’s a very beautiful place, but additionally the service was friendly and the drink i had (peach bellini) was yummy and the coffee was good.can’t wait to return :)

We called in for lunch today on the recommendation of a friend, but were horribly disappointed. The cafe itself is quirky being situated in an old glass house and the menu looked interesting. We were the 2nd table to be seated and we placed our...

We went to the Cafe at Stydd after a friend had recommended it. I read the reviews before we went just as a matter of interest. I have to say we thought everything,the surroundings, the food and the staff were all great. There was a...

I have been here a few times and this time I left disappointed. The cafe is beautiful with amazing decoration. The menu has a lovely choice and the food is good. I last left a review for this cafe in 2017 of which I said, 'unfortunately the staff let The Cafe at Stydd down, unfriendly, uninterested', I still think this, nothing has changed. Also I am no penny-pincher, however the prices are expensive for what you get. We had the Eggs Royale for breakfast at £9.50, I could understand this if the salmon was wild alaskan sockeye, however it was cheaper farmed salmon. I asked if I could have my pot of tea with my food, I was told no as the food comes out when its ready ... if the cafe was busy I could have understood however there was only us and another table in as it was brunch time, in my mind that is just lack of effort with a can't be bothered attitude!

We went for a meal yesterday. Although the meal was fine they seemed to be penny pinching in everything they did. First they charged for tap water which is something we have never been charged for before..anywhere!,Secondly, the Bakewell Tart when it came didn't come with any cream or ice cream. We asked for ice cream and 1 solitary dollop appeared for which they charged is an extra £4, meaning that a simple dessert cost us almost £11Even the fish finger sandwich was £14 which is ridiculous beyond belief.At the end of the day it is a cafe not The Dorchester. They need to remember that fact

I stumbled upon Stydd Gardens on a friends Instagram page, the place looked beautiful and so cute! Reviews on here baffles me, some people complaining of prices and quality of food, no complaints from me. 5 of us ate here and not one of us were disappointed, each of us super impressed by the quirky, shabby chic vibe. The staff friendliness and the quality of the food!Definitely give this place a go, we went on a unfortunate rainy day. I bet it’s beautiful on a rare sunny day in the Ribble Valley.

Been here lots in the past but this is our first time since the new owners have taken over. The food is as wonderful as we remembered, but the prices seem to have jumped up considerably. For example, the duck salad is £14.50. Service was generally okay but left us with no cutlery, and were completely oblivious meaning we had to go and find our own in the end. It is so lovely, but the prices are just a bit too expensive.

Been a handful of times now and never disappointed!! The duck salad is a must try!!! Always room for a dessert when you’re here too! Wishing the Pecan Pie was a regular on the menu!

Went with friends to this off the beaten track quirky place near Ribchester.The venue is inside a number of greenhouses and is very quirky with plants growing inside and mixed pictures, statues, clocks and mirrors etc.The staff were friendly and the service was fairly good. The venue was quite busy and despite what some of the other trip advisor reviews say, the food we saw being brought out looked really good.The negative of where we were sat is we kept getting dropped on from the greenhouse roof as it was raining outside but we were unsure if it was raining in or condensation.We went for Afternoon Tea for 4. This consisted of an espresso cup of homemade soup, a warm mini quiche, 4 finger sandwiches for the savoury offering per person. The sweet offering consisted of a mini Elton mess, a mini cheesecake, a mini chocolate brownie and a mini jam & cream scone and a mini bakewell tart. Everything was delicious although we all felt that the scone was very dry.

Lunch for three was nothing outstanding, staff were exemplary, cost was eyewateringly expensive, at @ 75.00!!! Arrange a loan before you go if you`re not a lottery winner!!!

Unique. There is no cafe comparable to the setting of the Stydd. The eating area consists of tables and chairs surrounded by plants and foliage together with a variety of yesteryear and modern items.Tables nicely placed for privacy..All of which are housed in extensive greenhouses.

Have been a regular at the Stydd Cafe for the past 3 years ,however my last visit was about 12 months ago and what a shock when myself and friends visited last week.

We decided to visit Ribchester on a rainy, windy Sunday and needed a place to eat, so chose this cafe.

Stydd cafe serves fresh food,beautifully presented, and always a taste sensation. The ambiance is utterly perfect, there is simply no where else in the north west like Stydd. Relaxed, cozy, interesting, sparkly clean. Delicious breakfasts, lunches,late afternoon munchies. I've eaten in many places around the world and Stydd remains my favourite go to place. All seasons have their charm. For quality food, gorgeous environment go to Stydd. (If you want fast food. Microwaved or Deep fried food don't go to Stydd) #class/perfection.

Went to experience the late night dining and shopping experience.

Birthday lunch for our daughter ...a pre booked party of eight... lovely setting and warm on a chilly afternoon. Prompt and friendly service and every one of us enjoyed our meals and drinks. My goats cheese salad was absolutely delicious. A little expensive but well worth it. Returning soon hopefully. Would recommend x

Off the beaten track but well worth it. A little hidden gem. Set in old greenhouses this place is an eclelctics dream. Lovely setting full of character. Great menu and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Food was fresh and really good quality. The afternoon teas look stunning but you need to book a couple of days in advance. Also has a wine school and a couple of other cute little cabins selling nick knacks.

I’ve been fortunate to visit this place twice in the last three weeks and on both occasions I was highly impressed. The food was excellent (plenty for your money) and the service from staff was wonderful.

My wife and I came here for the first time today. The surroundings are very pleasant but the food was even better. I will try and put some pictures on this thing.

Family meal with 10 month old granddaughter, this is perfect place to eat as plenty of room for pushchair and gardens to walk round unlike other eateries. Been several times before and always brilliant food. We all chose soup and sandwiches this time. Soup really hot and kept warm for ages which was good as was feeding baby her lunch. Sandwiches extra tasty and served with salad and crisps. Always lovely relaxed atmosphere here. Usually have a dessert but we were that full could not manage one.

Visited today for lunch for my wife’s birthday. Three generations, the youngest being 20 months.

There was a dead fly in my drink and I had kindly asked for it to be replaced with another. The waitress with brunett hair (looked about mid to late 30’s) had told me to “stop being so ridiculous, it’s a garden centre I can not replace every drink when a fly goes into it.” She then got a spoon to take the fly out of my drink (in front of me) and walked away laughing. I found this to be very rude and uncalled for. I myself am a waiter and would never speak to a customer in that manner, regardless if the policy is to not replace any drinks.

Had a wonderful lunch here with friends. The weather was glorious and most people were sat outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine. The gardens were immaculate and the sound of the birds singing was lovely. The staff were very welcoming and service was very good. As it was a hot day we all had salads and they were beautifully presented and delicious! There were shops on site to browse, a wine tasting event which was a private gathering and the gardens to look around. All in all a wonderful lunchtime experience.

We had previously called in on spec when the weather was cold and dull and couldn't get in as it was fully booked,so on a beautiful sunny day, we rang ahead and booked. We were seated at a table in direct sun indoors...I was nearly passing out! We asked if we might move outside where everyone else was sat...I should mention that we had opted to sit inside originally...the lady who seemed to be in charge was most obliging and opened a parasol for us at a table outside. Our lovely cold drinks arrived quickly, but unfortunately, there was quite a lengthy wait for the food to arrive, but it was very busy and the food was delicious and well presented. We thought it was a tad expensive; I am still reeling at a fish finger muffin for £14 on the menu! It must be very special. Lovely surroundings ensure we will return.

Amazing place went on Sunday 27th had a fantastic afternoon food was excellent it was a beautiful day the staff could not do enough we were hot they came to us with a parasol the food even though they were short staffed came quickly and fresh and deserts were lovely can not speak highly enough ...The lady who was the owner was friendly and made sure everything was spot on IT WAS .I have a Hair salon in Lytham and i a recommending all my customers to go here it’s FANTASTIC..........

We waiting a long time for someone to take out order, then waited over an hour for the food to come. My fish platter consisted of salmon and prawns, WITHOUT the goujons, poached salmon or mackerel! Small portions. Complete lack of concern by staff upon complaint

Lunch here on a Saturday was very busy, a lot of prebooked groups, it seems especially popular with ladies! Good menu freshly prepared food well presented but they apologised that the kitchen was only small so there was necessarily a delay in bringing the food. Above average price for a cafe but good food and choices of wine.

It a lovely peaceful place , lots of greenery as it was once a garden centre and they have kept the theme going, staff are really welcoming and the service is good . We have eaten there several times and the standard is all ways consistent, definitely a place to remember .

There is no doubt the food here is excellent and has been since Jenny took over in the kitchen however not sure what would warrant yet more recent across the board price increases (fish finger muffin has gone up from £9 to £13!)

the atmosphere is good is worth a visit if you like something a bit different. We enjoyed our meal was nicely presented

Someone on here tells you to ignore the negative comments. Having made a complaint to the owner and had no response I wanted to let people know to expect indifference here. We're local and have had some lovely lunches in a pretty setting however there is an obvious lack of organisation and poor customer service which was apparent last week when we had a family gathering. Service was shocking, waited 45 minutes for food and nobody was available to reorder drinks. We had to keep leaving our table to find someone. In fact the staff seemed to be deliberately avoiding us. We had to pre-order and leave a deposit so our presence wasn't exactly unexpected. The menu sent to us differed from the menu on the day so one item was changed and charged for. After waiting at least half an hour for desserts we were told the order hadn't been put through to the kitchen. We decided to leave. The Bill wasn't correct. The owner sat chatting on the next table. He was oblivious or didn't care. Lost out on money from more drinks and desserts. It starts with the owner and impacts on staff. They looked miserable and had no idea about responding to unhappy customers. A friend told me about her similar experience not long ago. A bit of care, staff training and organisation would make a big difference.

Delicious freshly prepared food in a quirky location .Good value for money.A varied menu with a good vegetarian & vegan selection .Spoilt for choice plus a specials board.Plenty on the plate so was unable to sample the deserts so next time I will have coffee and cake.

Visited with my wife and a couple of friends on Easter Saturday.

Been meaning to come here for a while, after house sitting for a weekend it presented the perfect opportunity to try out the breakfast offering - we won't be back.

Drove here from Liverpool after a recommendation. Maybe our expectations were a bit high but we were disappointed. Not much there other than a cafe and a couple of small shops. Had lunch, mains were nice but nothing special and cakes were average. The service definitely lets them down! A lot of potential but not much going on. Definitely not worth the drive, wouldn’t go again and wouldn’t recommend.

My wife, 2 year old and I enjoyed an absolutely stunning afternoon tea. The quirky surroundings, attentive relaxed service were great but the food was the real star of the show. We have had afternoon tea at the Ritz and Burj Al Arab but The Cafe was up there! Savouries were stunning. Catered for me being veggie. Daughter loved playing in the greenhouse. We will be back.

Asked where we could get hot drinks on a snowy afternoon in February and was told of this gem of a café. Newly laid car parking close to what looked like an old greenhouse, it came as a shock when we went into the warm and rather amazing café. Really fabulous atmosphere, tables for probably 50 people, all occupied, with people eating meals and some with just drinks. We were made very welcome by the owner of the café. The staff were excellent, the hot chocolates really very good. A sudden hail and snow storm occurred as we sat with our drinks and what made the place rather magical was that a young lady walked around the "green house" and lit somewhere near 30 to 40 candles. Instant brilliant atmosphere. Being a green house originally it has many living plants inside making some areas nicely private. >A really fabulous café well worth a visit.

Visited Stydd Gardens today and had lunch. Couldn't fault it. The food and service was wonderful. Would recommend and will return

Visited The Cafe at Stydd for the first time yesterday for my friend's baby shower. What a lovely place. I can not believe I have never been before but I will definitely be returning.

We were going to Ribchester to see the fireplace shop and it was lunchtime, so Bernie took to Google and searched the area, we were just off Longsight Road, after failing to secure anything at Mrs Dowsons and Bernie found the Cafe at Stydd and perfectly it was in Ribchester.

We enjoyed a family visit to the area and came across this Cafe. What a find, unusual, excellent food with great service, in unusual surroundings, a charming place to visit.

I think the review entitled Dreadful Food is a little economical with the full facts.I was sat near to the party in question and believe the unjustified review was more to do with the fact that the lady in question tried to con the Cafe into providing Christmas afternoon tea

Wonderful afternoon tea, excellent savoury selection as well as cakes. Staff are very friendly & helpful too

We went for an afternoon tea. The savoury selection was so so The deserts were poor. Scones that were dry and tasteless possetts that weren't set properly. Jellies with too much proseco in them. But the most upsetting aspect of the event was the rude and pompous waitress who looked and addressed us as if she had a bad smell under her nose.

We come here quite often and love to browse the little businesses and shopping huts on site. The cafe is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful sculptures, flowers, plants and candles - twinkly lights and such a relaxed yet fabulous feel to the place.

We had a family gathering in Dutton and then went to the Cafe at Stydd for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The staff were friendly and although not the quickest service it was well worth the wait. An excellent breakfast (I had Eggs Royal) with coffee and juice followed, which was one of the best I have had in a long time. Well cooked, local produce which was great value surrounded by family, what more could one ask for?

We try to get to the Glass House at Stydd at least twice a year and have always found the trip to be worthwhile. The food is consistently good and the staff are really lovely. The restaurant is situated in a series of glasshouses with the tables set out between Mediterranean palms and ferns. The food is consistently good with a menu just a little bit different from the norm, our seafood platters were excellent and their most popular dessert, lemon meringue pie was just like a home made one. Our server had cottoned on that was my birthday so mine arrived with a candle in the top, a nice touch. I can thoroughly recommend Stydd Gardens, 10/10, well done.

Arriving at noon on a Friday, we were able to sit outside in the unusually pleasant sunshine, and selected a meal from the extensive menu. Our food was tasty and well presented, and the service was prompt, friendly and efficient. The venue had a most enjoyable atmosphere, an I can recommend it for those visiting the garden centre or one of the wide range of other businesses in the complex.

My friend took me here for a special birthday celebration and I was not disappointed.

My first visit to Stydd Gardens. My partner, daughter and one of my grandchildren went because of a Honey Fest on that day and decided to stay for lunch at the cafe. I had a mixed seafood platter, which was delicious and very nicely served. The rest of my party were equally happy with their choices. The cafe has a lovely ambience as it is full of quite exotic greenery. We also were beautifully serenaded by a guitarist. Will defiantly visit again sometime.

We had a great afternoon tea here for my birthday. The food was stupendous - everything was homemade. We were fortunate to have great weather, so sat outside under the parasols. Service was quick and staff were attentive. We would definitely visit again! Thank you!

A lovely relaxing lunch in beautiful surroundings. Varied menu....something for everyone. Option of indoor or outdoor eating. Spoilt for choice. Can't wait to return. A cafe for all seasons!

Stydd cafe is not only a fabulous country location,the breakfasts,lunches,and tapas are absolutely fantastic. You can sit outside surrounded by gorgeous cottage garden plants,shrubs,flowers,and theres a beautiful dove cote. Or you sit inside the glasshouse surrounded by eclectic objects. Evening tapas are romantic and twinkly. Fresh,high standard food,presented beautifully. Afternoon teas with home made cakes are a quintessential English delight. You won't regret it! Then, you can mooch around the shops. It's a really special venue.

I'm not sure what other people are referring to on the service as all the staff were very pleasant and polite. I eat out at least twice a week so we'll positioned regarding service and the staff are a credit to the cafe as as efficient as anywhere else I've been. The place itself is in lovely surroundings and the food is amazing and well priced. First time I have been and will definitely be coming back.

What an amazing place! So beautiful and tranquil. Great food and drink and a lovely place to visit. Can't wait to go again thank you

Perfect in every way. The quality of the food and service was exceptional. Really relaxing with a lovely ambience. Had a lovely evening.

Fantastic mid-summer nights dream type setting with greenery, chandeliers & fair lights. Lovely menu & specials blackboard, all the food was fresh and beautifully presented, hats off to the chefs. All on ground level so OK for disabled. Unfortunately the staff let The Cafe at Stydd down, unfriendly, uninterested.

Lovely setting and ambiance although chairs very uncomfortable. Strange choice of music that was playing. As for the food it was excellent and I will definitely be back soon for more. The staff however seemed bored / disinterested and didn't know much about the food they were serving (for example what is the soup today and does the salad come with a dressing ). We noted that two of them were playing with their hair a lot which is not good around food. That said I have had much worse customer service elsewhere (maybe caught them on a bad day). As I said the food was excellent and I look forward to a repeat visit.

Had a lovely lazy lunch here. Food delicious and very good value. Nice staff and a lovely location. Would definitely recommend this great place.

The food was excellent, especially the desserts. We came for a birthday celebration and it's probably best to book in advance. Not everything on the menu was available but everything we had was delicious, especially the salted caramel cake. One lady in particular was an outstanding member of staff! Very, nice stylish place.

Very disappointed. I had booked a table for afternoon tea for my birthday. Unfortunately, when I arrived I was told that the reservation had not been made and they could not accommodate my husband and I. There was no effort made to try to fit us in and frankly, a 'sorry' when you have driven 45 minutes anticipating a nice treat just doesn't cut it. We were both terribly disappointed and will certainly not be returning. Would advise others to beware, the lack of flexibility when the establishment was at fault is unlikely to be a one-off.

Love this place, quirky setting and food absolutely fabulous - always. Hope the addition of a beach bar and evening tapas doesn't compromise the quality of the daytime food.

Great food had by all in very quaint and pretty surroundings. Wine and drinks were also great. Great birthday lunch with a reasonable bill at the end. Already booked in for lunch next week.

First time visit...lovely restaurant alongside gardens and quaint little hut like shops....was reasonably busy and is probably the type of place you would better to book,especially if a few of you visiting...we were found a table and served quickly after our menu choices were made....the food was lovely and well presented and the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful ...will be back for a second visit soon ....

This place was recommended to us which makes you arrive with high expectations. We were not disappointed. We immediately liked the ambiance of the café, being surrounded by tropical plants and candles. I could have chosen several dishes off the menu, they all sounded very tempting and well thought out. All our meals arrived looking absolutely stunning. They turned out not to be just fabulously presented but tasted just as wonderful as they looked. Will definitely return and then make sure I am sufficiently hungry to manage a pudding - they looked superb.

Had no idea what to expect when we arrived...

I visited the cafe at Stydd Gardens after making an appointment with the owner/manager Stephen for coffee and to discuss and arrange my daughters post christening celebrations on Tuesday 24th January. We had what we thought was a partially successful meeting although slightly awkward at times as he spoke in a very unprofessional and inappropriate manner about one of the waitresses in front of us and came across as extremely uninterested in us being there. We left being told confidently that he would contact us the next day via email to discuss costs and menu options for the discussed buffet and event. I was extremely disappointed, a little annoyed and slightly underwhelmed when I didn't hear back the next day as agreed, so after 4 days of hearing nothing I emailed him via their website, again no response which in itself was very poor service and then heard nothing so then contacted Stephen via text. This clearly reminded him that he had not called or emailed me and prompted him to eventually email me back. I am absolutely disgusted that after waiting so long for what I thought was just an email confirming the menu options and price that he in fact has decided that he will no longer accommodate the booking and has declined the christening party. We got a distinct impression upon leaving after our initial meeting that in fact he has very little interest in offering us the venue and in turn clearly feels customer service and the power of word of mouth unimportant. I am appalled that a small local business would act in such a way, operate their business in such an unprofessional and disgraceful manner and more than anything regard customer service with such distain. It is abundantly obvious now that he never had any intention to accommodate the booking and I find the whole experience a disgrace. I have spoken to everyone who was invited to the christening and explained that this has happened; I believe in the power of word of mouth and also now completely understand why the owner/manager hasn't got the best reputation locally for how he treats staff (past and present) and how he operates his business. Such a shame that a small business feels this is acceptable service and I would have absolutely no interest in returning or recommending the cafe at Stydd Gardens to family, friends, colleagues or visitors to Ribchester.

We went for lunchtime,good viariety on the menu and nice and warm ,service was good and well worth a visit with plenty of small shops in grounds