The Coffee Shop Dutch Barn Nursery in Breckland

They have a sign saying we welcome patient people that are willing to wait for good food, that says it all. But the 1 menu of just sandwich/toasties/soup and scones of which they only had cheese one at noon! Doesn’t seem to cater to children no kids menu but did half sandwiches when asked to and no condiments as tomato sauce was a blank no. Food it lovely just shame one member of staff is so abrupt as the other 2 ladies seamed nice even if that member of staff was rude to them!

Booked a table for two at 2.pm. On arrival, were told to sit anywhere - so what was the point of reserving a table then? Were warned of a wait as they were busy but for God's sake, it was 45 minutes before the tea arrived!! Could immediately see things were chaotic. Had previously reserved tea with a fruit scone during the telephone reservation, only to be told only cheese scones left. "Oh sorry", so got refund for scone that wasn't available. They really need to sort themselves out. There were certainly busy because they have several tables inside and in the garden. However, the point is, if they have that many covers, then they must have organisation and staff to serve that many. The staff were like headless chickens and there seemed to be no routine of who does what. It was all done on the hoof. There were many customers waiting a long time for tea/food. Such a shame as it is the only tea shop near us that is open on Sundays. Needless to say, we will NEVER go back

How lucky am I to have this charming cafe on my doorstep. Lovely waitress. Great lunch and stunning surroundings with the added advantage of dipping into the Dutch Barn garden centre to buy a very reasonably priced pot plant.

We headed to a little tea-room in Blo Norton for lunch: we’ve been there before (I thought it was part of the Nursery then) and as long as you aren’t in a hurry, they have a very pleasant, covid-safe garden where one can (potentially) enjoy simple home-cooked fare. On our arrival we were shown to a table and warned of the long wait. We were handed three menus with the remark they’d no jacket potatoes and no sausage rolls… The absence of my wife's staple, jacket potatoes, may have caused an issue but we were there, so we sat down. Warned again of the long wait, we ordered a pot of tea to while away the time - worryingly, whilst taking this preliminary drinks order, the waitress again warned us of a long wait… So we waited, patiently, between two other parties, also, notably, devoid of food or drinks. Some considerable time later (20 minutes), having exhausted the immediate subjects for discussion we asked the occupants of the table next door whether they too were waiting or perhaps they were ‘rent-a-crowd’ - to make the place look popular. The first table admonished us for being impatient, pointing out that the establishment welcomed those who had time on their hands, time to absorbe the ambience… Umm, a cup of tea to maintain ones mental faculties would help in the absorption. (Perhaps they were rent-a-crowd plants) Those seated at the other table were rather less supportive of the establishment, and advised that they had been here ahead of us and were still waiting… but probably wouldn't be waiting much longer. I wasn’t looking at my watch (being quite happy to soak up the ambiance of the garden, gently chat with our guest) but I estimate that it was a good half an hour before we decided to give up - We hadn’t seen hide nor hair of the waitress since she showed us to our table; we still hadn’t placed our food order; and, in the interim, neither table either side of us had been served. I popped to the kitchen and asked them to cancel our tea order. They were remarkably unsurprised. Fortunately, in the preceding 30 minutes they hadn’t started to prepare it - so there was nothing to pay. We left, unsatisfied, and headed up the (congested) A11 to Peter Beales at Attleborough where we were welcomed: they had got baked potatoes, (they probably had sausage rolls) they had a very nice range of cakes, scones and tea too, delivered to the table within 3-4 minutes of ordering. Oh, and the outside garden area of the restaurant there is beautiful. I don’t think Blo Norton will be seeing us again any time soon.

Turned up for coffee today to be greeted with a very rude woman who couldn’t even offer a smile or be grateful she had customers. We felt as if we were in her way rather than wanting a table and to enjoy a coffee. We wanted to eat indoors it is a shame they hadn’t lit the wood burner as it was cold and somewhat gloomy. The rude woman, I believe is the owner, arrived at our table to take the order and my friend asked for a menu ‘you want a menu?’ That would have been nice but obviously too much effort so we went to look at what was on offer. I asked for a cheese scone but when I asked could it be warmed she snapped ‘No, not now.’ Who serves cold, hard cheese scones? This cafe does. I asked for a baby chino ‘ it won’t be very hot milk’ which I took to mean it won’t be boiling, there’ll be some heat in it - nah, stone cold. I guess she just warmed to very top layer to get it frothy but apparently that was cold too. I can honestly say we won’t be going back in there again. It’s not cheap and it’s far from welcoming.

Arrived inside the cafe during open hours and 15 mins before closing, but the place looked closed so I asked a lady behind the till, in a jolly voice “hello, are you still open?” To which I got a grumpy/annoyed “no!” and a scowl. Not even a ‘oh sorry we have just closed’. No explanation. Nothing. So rude. I’ve heard similar from all the locals but like to reserve judgement. Seems they were right though. Shame. Would be lovely place with the right staff especially as the little plant nursery is cracking.

A really popular place to eat. An attractive cafe but the real joy is to sit in the pretty garden. The tables are well spaced apart but that does mean that they are limited so it is essential to book. We have known them to frequently sell out of items on their menu which is very unfortunate as the menu is quite small. The quality of their food is excellent. They have been known to run out of wine which is really strange. I think they are in need of better management to ensure that they can serve what is on their menu. We have learnt to phone them in advance to ask them to keep back the food we want. Crazy!!! Having said all that I really do recommend it for its excellent food but make sure you get there early.

Visited today on the spur of the moment as we had heard good things about Beehive Coffee Shop. On arrival we were asked if we had booked when we said we hadn’t we were greeted with a massive sigh and told they only had one table available in a dingy corner near the door. (This was 11am so not even lunchtime and it wasn’t busy)Whilst the food was ok it wasn’t anything to shout about. The latte was weak and the tea stewed. We won’t be going again, mainly because we were made to feel like we were an inconvenience by the staff, not much of a welcome I’m afraid. Maybe make it a stipulation on their website that you have to book!

Popped in on passing and don’t live locally, and had some time to Spare and what a lovely littleDelight and amazing prices! We bought items and pots from the gift huts and was shocked at such amazing prices! We weren’t lucky enough to get cake from the coffee shop as time was ticking and the toddler threw a tantrum so we left. But it looked lovely amounts the trees and shade.

Lovely garden seating area and good food. We were lucky enough to visit on a lovely sunny day and sitting in the quiet and tranquil garden was lovely. Food selection was good and service was friendly

Visited recently tea/ cake in the garden all safety measurements in place 👍 Beautiful quaint nursery and not overpriced Well worth a visit

Stopped off here desperately in need of coffee! Thirst duly satisfied with good, strong coffee. Perhaps not quite as frothy or creamy as a mainstream coffee shop, but made up for by the quaint decor inside and lovely garden. There is outdoor seating, which also happens to be undercover, so offers protection from either the sun or rain!

Me and my wife found this place back in march, we come from Bury At Edmunds 15 miles away. We can't keep away from the place, we go at least five days a week the journey is well worth it. There cappocinnos are second to none, as for there cheese and fruit scones never tasted better.Tonya and her staff are great, very friendly and always up for a laugh. Outside in the nursery Ellena and Gary are great to , Ellena is very knowledgeable and clever. Can't wait till tomorrow. Mike and Rose.

Lovely remote little place but with a Brilliant Nurseries And Coffee shop all home cooked. Plants are reasonable price and healthy.

Very good Fairtrade coffee (disappointingly the sugar wasn’t FT) and delicious toasties and cakes. Good sel3ction of alcoholic drinks as well.....local Adnams lager and beer. Very pleasant staff. Service was rather slow, although in fairness, we were warned on our way in! Certainly worth a visit and we shall be back.

Have visited on several occasions and never been disappointed. Scones are exceptional and outside seating areas are particularly nice. The garden area focuses mainly on plant sales, good value, with a small shop area offering gifts, cards etc. Staff are very friendly and relaxed.

Quaint and very nice tea room with a wide and varied menu and lovely selection of cakes, garden centre with a wide selection of nice plants, lovely crafts on sale. Lots of ideas for gifts

Visited this lovely little cafe within the Dutch Barn Nursery. Ate inside & ordered the special cheese scone which was lovely as was the cheese & mushroom toastie. There is also a good selection of home made cakes & the Italian coffee is very good. There is a selection of local bottled beers & also local cordials. The ladies who were running this cafe were very pleasant & helpful & the prices are reasonable. There is also a selection of local craft on display that can be purchased. Definitely worth a visit.

We took my mother in law for coffee. She was fascinated by the shelves of craft items and the sheds with gifty items.We all really enjoyed our coffee and the cakes and scones were delicious. Really friendly staff and very pretty setting.There are outside tables and chairs.A very good garden centre too.

Lovely little coffee shop, especially at this time of year when you can sit in the garden and enjoy the peace and quiet of this idyllic setting, it's pleasant inside too, and a very nice place to while way an hour or two. I've tried many things from their menu, but remain addicted to their strawberry milkshake, and their scones are delicious.

Very nice place. Excellent coffee shop in a very pleasant garden centre. The outside seating areas are very comfortable and relaxing. Although a relatively small menu all of the choices are good value and very tasty. All staff are friendly and polite.

My brother in law took us here when out and about near Diss. A very quaint little place in the middle of nowhere. We had lovely pieces of cake and coffee, very good indeed. 66n

We visit fairly regularly, every time is a pleasure! This time my wife and I brought a friend out for lunch, we had jacket potatoes, a sandwich, about 4 pieces of cake, 2 or 3 drinks each and nothing is too much bother, our friend knows what he likes shall we say! Extra of this, less of that, more of this and hot milk in tea, the ladies got him exactly as requested and he had a lovely lunch, as did my wife and I as usual! Can’t recommend this place enough. It’s in the back end of nowhere, you wouldn’t know it’s there if you didn’t know about it, it’s not somewhere you’d pass. Get it in the sat nav and get down there! You won’t be disappointed! For everything we had we only paid £42, lunch for 3 for £42 considering the amount we ate and drank, is very very cheap.

A little hidden gem in the middle of nowhere. We encountered a very warm and friendly welcome. Generous slices of excellent tasting cakes with a good selection to choose from. Lots of unusual gifts to purchase too, these are on display around the shop. Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere surrounds the entire place. Definitely will be back again!

If you want quick service, hard luck, all food prepared when you order, great cakes, toasties, soups, baguettes, specials and good range of hot & cold beverages. Our favourite cafe. Must try for yourself.

Love this cafe. Great service and fabulous cakes. Lovely outdoor seating area too either in the garden or under the gazebo.

What an amazing find! I have to admit to using TripAdvisor to find a tea room in the area, but what a charming little place this is, with home made produce, seasonal vegetables and all kinds of nic-nacs Great find!

Reservado una mesa para el almuerzo el cumpleaños de mi marido y me alegro de haberlo hecho así como la cafetería estaba muy ocupado en un verano de lunes. Gran servicio, gran casa comida y aunque sólo sirven comidas ligeras todos estábamos satisfechos. El pastel era delicioso.

Cansados de la típica cafetería jardín? Bien, aquí es la alternativa perfecta. . Siempre tengo un vaso de Pinot en vez de un té y el hongo sandwichera. Perfecto para sentarse en su jardín con disfrutando del sol luego de un paseo sobre las plantas bien equipada para una ganga. .

I often visit this lovely place, sometimes with my husband, sometimes with my daughter or friends. The service is very good, by friendly and cheerful ladies. The food is really good, for lunch or afternoon tea. The cakes are clearly homemade and are really wonderful,...

Regularmente visitamos el café, su cálido, amable, la comida deliciosa y abundante, podemos comer para 2 personas por menos de 15 libras, la mayoría de los lugares de £15 te comprar un par de sándwiches.

Un ambiente acogedor en un día los inviernos, preciosa casa hizo algunas interesantes combinaciones de comida con sabor, servicio excelente

this little tea room is a real little gem, out of the way really, on the country lane into Blo Norton. Its a barn that is also a plant nursery, not a big place. The tea room is so nice, very clean with a choice of hot food aswell as the most wonderfull cakes. My husband had quiche salad and it was really home made and plenty of it. We did have to wait a bit of a while but thats cos it is made very fresh to order. We sat outside so dogs welcome, it was really relaxing and i didnt want to leave !!!

Great place to have coffee or light lunch,nice atmosphere and nice people.service can be a little slow when busy but if you've got the time it's not a problem.

delicious cakes and great coffee, staff very friendly and relaxed, and you can buy a plant or two as well, small but wonderful.

Id driven past this location several times after moving to the local area but had never stopped, in retrospect I wish I had before ! A lovely hidden away place with a beautifully developed country garden and plant centre. There is a small gift shop with bits and pieces in as well with local produce. The cafe was just great, just the perfect sized menu, home cooked food and excellent service and local produce. Recommend the quiche with sweet potato pastry, a first for me but everything was just so lovely and tasty. Will definitely come again .... highly recommend it, car park smallish, so get there early.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious cake (and more obviously!), gifts, crafts, preloved clothes, plants. :)

Love this little place from the moment we stepped inside..Been visiting with our Granddaughter since she was a baby , she's now nearly three.. The two ladies who run the cafe are friendly & polite .. Weather permitting you can relax in the beautiful garden. Food is excellent too, love the homemade soups & goes without saying the yummiest cakes ever..

From the outside it looks like a very plain black barn but inside it is very pretty. There are comfy sofas, lots of tables and chairs and an interesting lunch selection. They specialise in sandwiches and toasties but there is also soup and slices of cake. Mint tea was good, as was the coffee. My tuna and cheese melt was really tasty and generously filled.There are lots of interesting things for sale on the various shelves which are let to local craft people to display and sell their goods.Situated in a garden centre with a lovely garden with chairs and tables for sunny days.

A small cosy coffee shop within a 'cat friendly' garden centre with some unique plant displays. Most of the produce in the coffee shop is home made and prepared to a very high standard.

First visit here. Lovely little tea and coffee shop with good cakes, sandwiches and scones. Very pretty cafe in an old black barn.There is a garden centre selling a few plants.

Fantastic family afternoon tea. Gorgeous white hot chocolate, homemade scones and sandwiches. The cafe is beautifully set out and the service is very friendly. Will be back soon.

We keep coming back.Wonderful selection of Alpines. Bought some newpotatoes in the summer and they even came with a large sprig of mintin the bag !Coffee and scones can't be beaten and sitting outsidelistening to the birds is magical.Getting busier so the secret must be out.

Excellent coffee - delicious cakes and lunches and great plants . Also lots of other interesting things to buy in the honesty shop.

Introduced to this lovely place this weekend by a friend. Lovely garden centre, fabulous crafty bits and pieces and the devine cake 's and treats.Highly recommended friendly staff and peaceful surroundings.

We were on our way to Bressingham Gardens looking for somewhere to stop for a light lunch/snack and chanced upon Dutch Barn Nurseries and it's lovely coffee shop.Simple menu of soup , various toasted sandwiches , sandwiches cakes , scones etc on offer .Sampled sandwiches toasted and non as were really really good .Too full for cakes , maybe next time .Lovely setting as well .

tranquility among the beauty of a very lovely garden. The best raspberry tea I have ever tasted and cakes to die for!! Have already recommended this little peaceful haven to several of our own visitors

If I don't get to come here at least once a week I get grumpy! The best cakes and coffee, with so much choice, pretty garden, lovely plants and friendly staff. Nice to try new light lunches.I wish I could visit every day!

I have visited several times since my original introduction. Its just so gorgeous. Quiet, pretty, comfortable, lovely staff, beautiful plants, excellent food and the best coffee ever!Long may it remain unique and one of East Anglia's hidden secrets.

You travel down lovely country lanes thinking life cant be better, than you come across a little garden centre packed with loads of interesting plants, which are not very expensive and are lovingly grown by the owner. You than go and have a cup of tea; but this is no ordinary cuppa, you are met with a friendly smile, assortment of homebaked cakes, quiches, soup whatever your tastebuds need.As i said before a little gem.

Freshly home made soup, sandwiches, scones and cakes. What more could we ask for!!Bought some bits and bobs in the shop and some plants. I nice way to spend the afternoon.

I have been coming here for a long time and never tire of it. I defy anyone to get better coffee and cakes anywhere and the staff always look after you. There are always different bits and bobs to buy in the gift shop and the plants are good value. I wish I could get every day!

We have just moved in down the road and try and make sure we walk up for coffee and cake at least once a week but its tempting to go every day! Friendly staff, lovely cakes and coffee and excellent plants. Cannot recommend it enough!

Plants and shrubs brilliant value, the coffee shop is lovely, very comfortable and the cakes are fab. I have been visiting here for two years and I am never disappointed.

Well done Dutch Barn ladies for getting shortlisted for the Diss Express Café of the year award. We were with you again today, and as always superb sandwiches and cake. Our grandchildren especially liked the childrens bucket lunch. Brillant!

I come here all the time and took my inlaws who also loved it. .so happythis lovely place continues to please. The ladies who run dutch barns deserve its growing success. . No pun intended! When im feeling stressed I come here and feel so much better! The cappuccino cake always makes me smile! Running out of places to put plants though!

We went out for a drive one Saturday afternoon as it was pouring with rain and we couldn't get on in the garden and had heard from a friend of this remote nursery and coffee shop so thought we would pop along and visit it hoping the rain would stop so we could look round after having a cuppa! Well the rain didn't stop but in fact got heavier but we had a very warm welcome from the two ladies in the coffee shop. An enormous pot of tea plus a pot of hot water meant that we could have a leisurely few cups of tea with a piece of delicious cake until closing time as it was too wet to leave the establishment! There are lots of craft items and other curios to purchase in the coffee shop too. We didn't get a chance to look round the actual nursery but it will be a good excuse to go back again!

A short drive out of Diss into the Countryside you will find this hidden gem. Located within a small plant nursery you will find excellent coffee and a small sandwich and cake offering. As well as seating inside you will also find a stunning small garden with comfortable garden chairs.This cafe has real potential and we would like to see the opening hours, days and menu offering increase - but it is one to visit and watch grow in the future.We wish the lovely ladies running this cafe well.

What a find. A delightful nursery with lots of healthy plants reasonably priced. Excellent coffee and cake. Plenty of interest. Beautiful garden to sit in to take afternoon tea. I will be back!

This place has expanded over the months but just gets better and better. It still retains all of its charm and is a lovely relaxing place to have a cream tea or light lunch in the wonderful garden or coffee shop and then buy some nice plants. I love it!

We came across this cafe, which is part of a nursery, whilst wandering down by-lanes (it is very much out of the way). The welcome was very friendly. We had delicious scones which had just come out of the oven. a perfect homemade fruit cake and large coffees at a very reasonable price. There are several little rooms containing unusual gifts and books for sale. The menu looked delicious. We will definitely return soon. A gem to be highly recommended.