The Garden Village Café in Rutland

Truly dog friendly place. Lovely relaxing surroundings. Tea hot and served in a fancy glass tea pot. Scone perfectly baked and presented well. Friendly staff. Service with a smile 😃

Mrs had a sandwich, fresh tasty presented well. I had the x2 breakfast, only thing fresh was the eggs and the toast. Bacon dried out, sausages uncutable let alone edible.. To be fair when it was set down in front of me I should have said something! When asked was everything ok I said the breakfast was very disappointing, I got " that's nice " Also paid full price..

Good place for a snack. In the garden centre so can also browse the plants and shop.

Best cooked breakfast in Rutland. Quality every time! *Update - This was meant for the Potting Shed, the previous café owners.

Were not many people about as early. Breakfast menu was excellent and not overpriced. The staff were very helpfull.

We love this place. No pretentious menu just good honest food well cooked. Lovely happy staff what more can you ask for? Menu is becoming less varied and interesting.

Enjoyed the cream of tomato and herb soup with cheese scone. Service was a little slow. It wasn't that busy.

English breakfast 🍳 excellent 👍

Lovely wee cafe and delicious soup!

The fact you can choose what you want for the breakfast is great. Good coffee and nice staff.

Our sandwich was disappointing, chz and pickle, more pickle than chz. Understaffed and a long wait.

Their chicken burger is top notch. The service was brilliant.

Been here many times but the food today was not great, everything was far too overcooked, poached eggs were like they were hard boiled,disappointed.

Food was great , only knocked down a point as there were not many options on the menu The remaining point was lost as the garden centre was really disappointing.

Love the little dog area at this place with dog beds and bowls to use. Lovely and cosy. Often visit during weekdays. Breakfast burger is nice.

This place is such a little gem, the food was outstanding and hot chocolates were 10/10. Wasn’t too busy either which was nice. It’s dog friendly inside as well which was a bonus! Staff were all really lovely as well, very smiley and polite!

We had a delicious meal, well presented and good size portions. Very friendly staff. Will definitely return

Had our Bowls club Presidents meal here on Saturday in the Restaurant. Service was quick and efficient. Staff were lovely polite and worked really hard to make sure all ran smoothly (which it did) Food was excellent and very tasty would definitely go back again.

Fantastic food served by some very helpful staff. I’ve been a few times now and have been impressed with the quality, as well as the price. Recommended to a few friends who have also enjoyed it

Beautiful surroundings and really tasty food. Definitely will be visiting again

Had the avocado it's was lovely

Not very impressed and very expensive one scoop of ice cream cost £2

Lovely cafe in a fabulous garden centre. Had veggie sausage breakfast roll which was great. The staff were great too

We attended the Psychic Supper last week. Not attended an event like this before so didn’t know what to expect. It was a full house which is lovely to see. A great event with some amazing predictions made. The food was either jacket potatoes or chilli and rice in a taco bowl. Drinks are reasonably priced and we were able to squeeze in a pudding. Can’t wait to book for the next event. Thank you.

Very pleasant atmosphere, food excellent, served by very pleasant waitress, thank you for the experience.

We really enjoyed the fresh, healthful soup. We were short on time and the staff were helpful. Will go back for sure.

Probably better than marked .arrived 3-30 ish after school concert pickup .6adults one child . had the feeling that we were a bit late to order food which we had done .food excellent.friends joined us around 4ish two adults 2children .sadly they were not allowed to order food (chips ) for children as cutoff time for food had past ? .so left everyone feeling awkward . .close restaurant time 5pm ..it's so difficult to order food in UK between 4-6 pm in hindsight perhaps shouldn't have ordered. Has lovely lunch previous day ..

Zombie apocalypse is more alive

Overall not best of places but resturant good plants ok brilliant cakes in cafe

Very good, quality food from local suppliers, actually had been to 2 of them before brunch. Excellent size of portions, in fact even had a smaller dinner I was still full. Waffles look superb but had a sausage and bacon ciabatta, and eggs. All very good value. Service was friendly and happy with my large greyhound who did his best to get in the way.

Very nice food and the staff are very friendly

Today was my first visit under the New Management, and upon arrival was impressed by what I saw. Staff immediately acknowledged our arrival and pointed us to a free table, already prepared for the first customers of the day. A very friendly waitress arrived straight away with menus and took our coffee and breakfast food order. The New Village Cafe, had good sensible background music playing which added to the atmosphere. The coffee was good and both our sausage baps arrived quickly were excellent. With no parking difficulties and good opening times, a prompt return visit is likely. Thanks again to our waitress who looked after us!

Warm welcome and delicious fresh food all served with a friendly smile. Would recommend for a relaxed light lunch with friends or family.

Coming back after refit and general change round and we weren’t disappointed had the Oakham plater for two with my Father-in-law and it was superb my wife had the Greek salad which was great as well We decided to have a Cider to accompany our meal and my father in law had a lager he likes a drop of lime in it as he’s not a big drinker but had no cordial so had fresh lime instead which was fine The Cider was more of a challenge and being a ex Drayman who’s job was to deliver beer I kind of know my stuff it was a nice vintage Cider which if I was at home and not planning on going anywhere would be fine at 12% ABV it’s a bit strong for a lunch time tipple Overall great place and love the decor

Our Second and visit and very disappointed this time as it took a while for our order to be taken and then after a further 30 minutes food arrived which was not as nice as we expected based on our first visit.

Great food. Great price. Great staff

What a lovely place, great staff, dog friendly and fantastic cakes!!! Coffee was amazing and the service pleasant and helpful. You can also wander around a great garden centre.

Went here for the cafe definitely was not let down..

Not the best when I visited on Mothers Day, the beef was very rare and stringy, parsnip was undercooked and singular!!! Mostly cabbage for veg with one carrot and one parsnip. Sorry but not impressed especially as it was quite expensive. I won't be back. I suggest they employ a chef who can cook.

Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time, bacon roll and a couple of fried eggs were pretty sweet. Great service, good price, and a dog friendly area as a bonus! Will call again if we are in the area.

Went there yesterday. Waited 20 mins for table service. Eventually got up and ordered at the front desk. Another 15 mins spent waiting for 2 coffees. The food we ordered also never arrived as was forgotten about so ended up leaving and going somewhere else. And we only went there to support somewhere local. Probably 1st and last time we will go there. As they say, rather stick to places you know as best not to try somewhere new.

Good menu & e joyable, very pleasant staff

Well run café serving good coffee and excellent breakfasts. The cakes looked incredible; I commit to returning next time I visit Rutland so I can have an opinion on them 🤩

Gets better each visit. Restaurant excellent.

Excellent clean tidy helpful staff good menu will go again

3 of us on bikes visited here one chilly damp morning for a pre booked breakfast during one covid times. Phoned the day before to book a table and was greeted by lovely warm friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious and prompt. Cakes looked amazing thou managed to resist. If your a cyclist who’s looking for a stop then you can’t do much wrong here. Or if you just fancy somewhere nice for a cup of tea and cake. Either way whatever takes your fancy this place is worth a visit. And it’s supporting local trade. 👍🏻

Fantastic food and service once again.

Lovely food. Welcoming and friendly. We go there a lot.

Lovely cafe, fantastic food and service 👍🏻

Lovely to stop off and enjoyed a perfect full english breakfast. Wet miserable day but the garaden center is well covered and a great selection of garden plants etc. Will come again.

Great cup of tea at the Potting Shed with friendly staff.

Excellent breakfast, great value for money and lovely friendly ambience. On the ball with COVID-19 safety measures. Felt very much at home

Great to see this little place up and running again. Fab food and drink, all served up with a friendly smile

We regularly have the "Early Bird" breakfast. Good food; quick service by very pleasant staff.

Brilliant little place out in the country, fantastic produce cooked really well. Attentive and friendly staff and great value for money. Well worth a visit.

Found this place by accident. A lovely cosy place with a homely friendly welcome and atmosphere. We had the breakfast which was very nice.not greasy at all. We also purchased cakes to go as they looked so tasty and was not wrong.prices are very reasonable also and will definitely go back.

Wonderful food, and very friendly staff. 😊😊

Nice and cosy. Exerlent food at reasonable prices.

Friendly service, food good, dogs allowed.

All fresh made to order, lovely. Also very helpful with fussy kids! You may never eat anywhere else again.

Very expensive place to got and not value for money not enough food for the price u have to pay

Service poor and made to feel unwelcome

I take my gran here often. Staff are so helpful and accommodating. There is accessible parking just outside and you can book a table if you want to, so I always ask for one near the door to save my gran much walking. It is next to a radiator too, so it keeps her toastie in winter. My gran enjoys lunches out and this place is always her choice. Staff are accommodating if we request a smaller meal, as a big plateful puts my gran off eating. Changing daily specials. Homecooked food, generous portions and very well presented. Staff all work hard and always have a welcoming smile. There is some outside seating too and being at the garden centre you can walk around it before or after. Coffee is good and have lovely homemade desserts in the display chiller. Worth a visit!

Excellent food and service and very welcoming to dogs

Brilliant. Service, staff and menu

Amazing place for breakfast, lunch or just coffee and cake. Good prices, excellent freshly prepared food and amazing hospitality. Could not recommend more xx

Amazing food something different everytime. John,Val & staff always friendly & helpful. 😊

Food was lovely (cream tea) but service was abysmal, they were very busy (bank holiday monday afternoon) i was literally thrown the scones and when i asked for another plate for my husband she didnt hear me, i then stood staring at the waitress for ages then she realised and said "yeah" and handed me one, she didnt bother asking if anything else we needed! Won't be visiting again! (And your staff need training!!)

Fanstastic breakfast and wonderful staff. Thanks for reserving our table as well !! !

Great staff and service with a smile, Dog made a fuss of and water available. Good place for breakfast and large portions. Highly recommended.

Tasty food and brilliant service, staff were friendly and welcoming. Cosy cafe, well worth a visit.

Always a favourite for the all day breakfast - get it every time I visit mums!

Lovely place but pricey for a café.

Staff are all so friendly and helpful

Arrived today with our group of very wet cyclists, and they were busy, however we were still very welcome and the service and food was as good as always.

Always great lovely food , we eat there at least once a week or every few weeks , must be about 8 years now on a regular basis

great breakfast and good charachters working there. perfect for a Saturday morning breakfast.

Just one thing to say about this little hidden cafe in Rutland. Fantastic food. Great atmosphere and lots of banter from your hosts. Service is fast and you should definitely try the breakfast. Go for the big one.

Very nice pleasant surroundings good food friendly staff

Great cafe , lovely food , had brunch here on a Sunday morning, reasonable prices

Friendly staff. Great selection of cakes.

Have been going here for years. Never had a bad meal. Lovely food. Good prices. Quick and friendly service. Last time we went they had revamped the outside a bit and improved the eating area. On a sunny day a lovely place to eat.

Excellent food, well priced. We often start our weekend with a breakfast here. Our 4 year old is catered for very well with bespoke meals according to her rather fussy and specific requests. Staff are very friendly, especially John who is very welcoming. Highly recommended.

It is very friendly and food excellent

We would advise you to book if you are visiting the garden centre. This is not a cafe more of a restaurant in its current format. Cold Overton is close and very good quality and no need to book. Maybe some tables need to be kept for customers using the other facilities.

Extremely rude staff nearly knocked over my two year old son off his chair and then tutted at him and my wife as is it was there fault. Some people can’t help being ignorant I suppose such a shame as the food is quite nice.

Excellent café good food and pet friendly

We had a lovely Sunday lunch here with family. I am vegetarian and they were happy to accommodate me with a gorgeous slice of quiche. We sat outside as the weather was quite nice. Note that the cafe is tucked away on the side of the garden center.

I visit the potting shed often. John is the loveliest of hosts, friendly and witty. The food is great be it breakfast, lunch or cake. Well priced, great service.

Really friendly staff, delicious food and a cosy atmosphere.

The best experince evr!!!!! i went for my birthday and got a special visit from the exqusite chef. Big bob ian sauce ross ross sauce. andrea came with her waitress trolley and served delicious pancakes made at 12 p,. i love the mains. rich in flavour. unfortunatly andrea has been fired for doing it on the job with ian. ian crashed his bus into the waitress trolley with all the lovely bio waste from nandos. i visited and banged the door and a women came out and said you know what to do

i absolutely loved this crackpot of a place, I ate clay porridge mixed with chocolate sauce. Absolutely amazing

Had many good breakfasts here. Always very friendly service too.