The Hollybush Coffee Shop / Restaurant in South Staffordshire

I was warmly welcomed by a team member positioned close to the point of ordering. I placed my order and in a short space of time it was presented by a very pleasant team member. The food was very good and during the entire visit every staff member was polite, warm and professional! I shall be visiting again feeling a 'valued customer'

Went for lunch at the Hollybush Restaurant which is upstairs in the Hollybush Garden Centre and not to be confused with The Den downstairs. Staff friendly, restaurant busy but tables cleared promptly. Food very good, both of us had delicious burgers. My other half is glutton intolerant but he was well catered for. Followed by a piece of rainbow cake which was lovely and moist. Keep up the good work guys.

Met our daughter at The Den coffee shop on Mothering Sunday for a catchup. Extremely disappointing experience.... we were understanding how busy they were but when the coffee and food arrived, there were 3 long hairs on the tray and coffee, which fell onto 2 of the cakes when the coffee was picked up. This issue was dealt with by 3 different ladies, one of whom we assumed was a manageress as no introduction was made, with a very unprofessional attitude. One didn't know what the others were doing and we were left feeling a bit of nuisance by the time the issue was resolved. The cake was awful too, not very good quality at all ..... Needless to say we won't be returning.

I don’t often write reviews but after experiencing such a wonderful lunch I must recommend a visit here. The food was fantastic with something to please all tastes and requirements with lots of choice. Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff who went above and beyond. Thank you we’ll certainly be back soon!

breakfast sandwiches served on stale bread. Considering it cost over £14 for two sandwiches I would have expected the bread to be fresh

Love visiting here for lunch. Friendly accommodating staff who provide tasty food. Great visit - we’ll be back.

Yes it was busy but waited over 30 minutes was getting a bit worried as we had booked to see Santa food was awful dry frozen chips luke warm food peas looked like they had been there for ages was really disappointed and it cheap

Got charged £15 for two coffee and cakes which for a start was very expensive but cakes were the worst I ever had very stale for £4.50 - coffee half full mostly cream

Staff could be more friendly,but not to bad.Fish and chips was fine.Would go again.Clean tables.Nothing more to add.

Beautiful breakfasts. Not cheap but very tasty. Highly recommend the Eggs Benedict... they also have good measures in for COVID.

Have to say I disagree with person who says they were disappointed with their salad . I often have the Ceaser Salad with bacon at the Coffee Shop and believe it's one of the very best you can get and well worth the price tag. What are you looking for in a Ceaser Salad it is as it is served and ALWAYS FABULOUS . Staff are always polite and more than helpful, happy to serve. Thank you one and all. See you soon. ALISON x

What a disappointment. Trying to cut down after lockdown weigh gain. Asked for cease salad with chicken with dressing in the side. Paid very £9 for a bag of iceberg lettuce and a chicken breast. It was dry and horrible. Not a tomatoe cucumber in sight. Coffee was dreadful and had to get a fresh double shot one. Vile vile vile

Came for lunch and again not disappointed. We had sandwiches on brown bread which had that much filling it was such good value for money and really tasty- served with a bit of salad. Also treated ourselves to a clotted cream and jam scone which was rather large but very fresh and soft inside. Unfortunately the pot of tea didn't stay hot for long. It was still quite busy at 2pm when we arrived but we were served straight away and our food arrived soon after. Pleasant place to spend time with a friend over lunch and a catch up.

Fair range on the menu. The portions are very generous and came out really hot. The staff can be a bit slow taking orders.

Visited Hollybush on a busy Sunday. Decided to have lunch in the restaurant with my hubby and son. The turkey and stuffing festive sandwiches sounded nice so we ordered one eah. Wish we hadn't bothered, tasteless turkey, cold uncooked stuffing and runny gravy, at nearly £6 each it was horrible and certainly not worth the money.

Food is always good we keep going back but facilities are poor. Lots of disabled customers but only one very slow Stannah lift, huge staircase so one side could easily have a no directional escalator installed which would make a huge difference. Seats are terrible, low and the springs have gone. Sort of seats you get with a cheap dining set, if you have bad taste. Finally the sauces come in sachets which are impossible to open. As well as being wasteful the plastic sachets are not environmentally friendly, we can easily get through 15 between the two of us. Will continue to go for food but the facilities need a major revamp. Also toilets are downstairs and cafe upstairs which is a nuisance particularly when you’re disabled.

Went with friends for a light lunch. We tried the jacket with four bean chilli, the jacket with prawns and a tuna mayonnaise sandwich. All meals were very nice and the service was excellent. Overall a decent place to eat.

lovely cakes very fresh and tasty a shire delight tea very nice just the job as seconds of M6 junction 11 perfect

your staff are a credit, my partner is always very picky,but shes made to feel at home. We try to visit as regularly as health will allow

Took my mum in-law for a treat here with my two young daughters. Was pleasantly pleased with how clean it was and how helpful the staff are. Went to order food and the lady helped with the choice of cakes and by the time l got back my little girls were occupied due to a member of staff gave them both a picture and crayons each which made them very happy. It also gave myself and my mum in-law time to catch up and enjoy our meal. Thank you very much

Hollybush garden centre is a great afternoon jaunt - especially with the lovely coffee shop and café. There is a varied selection of lunch dishes and tasty cakes at very reasonable prices. I must though comment on the overbearing air conditioning that can be quite uncomfortable at times. Overall though, an enjoyable lunch.

After eating here a few times I thought it was time for a review. This place in on my doorstep and only recently did I discover the wonderful cafe attached to this garden centre.The food is fresh and tasty, the bread is absolutely gorgeous and everything so far has been spot on!The cake selection is AMAZING, it takes a massive effort to not indulge on every visit.This place is an absolute gem, I've gone back just to visit the cafe but the garden centre is good too.Breakfast is OK, lunches have been brilliant!

ALLERGY ALERT Don’t eat in the restaurant if your gluten free. States on menu chips are gluten free and they are not. Found curly fry in the portion on chips spoke to waitress sent assistant manager over who clearly stated the boss doesn’t listen to us we know they aren’t gluten free cause they are cooked in the fryer with everything else. Simple cross contamination!!! Not happy at all regardless if we had a full refund you are making people have symptoms and problems That can be helped from pure carelessness and ignorance

We had the steak & kidney pie for lunch it was full of meat, just about the right amount of pastry on the top, served in individual dishes. Along with that was served the most delicious small potatoes and vegetables all for £8.95. After that we couldn't eat anything else but we will be back to tackle the lovely cakes they have.

I've lost track the number of times i have complained about the aircon, it's an absolute pain if you're unlucky to sit in an air stream from one. Surely it can be turned down, off, or modified not to be so chilled. Unfortunately moving isn't always an option.

I had not been for a few years and not since the new restaurant the food was lovely. A good choice on the menu and food came out quickly even thought the restaurant was busy. Prices were reasonable. The only down side, as I am disabled, was the lift was really small and difficult to use and as most of the customers were elderly it was in constant use. But will definitely be back.

Popped in for dinner at lunchtime.

Love coming here as we have for over 10 years. Cafe is always busy especially at weekends. Food is good but on the expensive side.

Held a Baby Shower for my daughter here. Very accommodating re. Decorations and games, etc. Staff very helpful. We had the afternoon tea for fifteen people. The food was lovely and plentiful, enough over for us all to take a doggy bag home. Very very happy and would definitely recommend.

Great restaurant great staff only downside to the visit there was a family next to me who allowed there child to urinate in a potty whilst I was eating

The food is superb, service and staff are exceptional, you must go 😁😁😁😁, it’s the only reason to go to the Hollybush

Very dry and unappetising food. Food isn’t home made and actually cooked from a packet out of the freezer. I had a chicken burger which was dry and the side of chips was a tiny portion.

Dry victoria sponge cake with artificial cream fish and chips. fish under done like rubber for the price was very dissapointed only good point was the coffee which was very good

Only initially thought we would have coffee but having seen menu ang it was lunch time we decide we may as well eat. I had the BBQ chicken and was surprised at having two large breasts in very tasty BBQ sauce and cheese. It came with loads of mixed vegetables and chips. More than enough to fill the hungry. My husband opted for the fish and chips and again this was a very good sized meal.

I let it go when the staff taking my order were borderline rude because we are experiencing some high temperatures at the moment but when a hot dinner plate and 2 knives were placed directly in front of my 20-month old toddler I was appalled. After immediately moving the plate and a knife from her reach I was amazed that the waitress proceeded to then put the second knife in front of her! Clearly these people do not care one bit about their customers or children. The food was mediocre at best.

Quite a good menu with some veggie options BUT salmon and Parmesan cheese are included on a couple of veggie options, very obviously these are not veggie suitable. Now concerned that other veggie options with cheese may not be using vegetarian cheeses.

Visited here on Sunday with my partner for a quick bite to eat as we always know the food is lovely here.

Popped in for look around.decided to get some lunch.had a burger and chips and salad.Salad is not two types of rocket.give me what it says on the menu.Thats what I am paying for.

Although pricey the selection is good. Staff are friendly but sometimes service is a bit slow. Lunches are served

Popped into l00k at The Garden Sheds and a look around the garden centre. Quirky little eatery with tasty snacks and a choice of beverages. We enjoyed a lovely coffee and cake to set us up for a look around the well stocked Garden Centre.

Very pleased to have discovered this place which is so much more than a coffee shop just off the M6. Perfect for a motorway stop with its huge shop and wide variety of good value food.

I came with my family and it came to less than £10 Person with a drink which was very good. The portions were also large and filling. I would definitely recommend the Locals' Favourite.

Been a few times and always have enjoyable lunch with good portions. Kids dinners are always fresh and accommodating to any dietary needs. Would recommend for lunch. Staff always friendly.

This place is only a few mile from were we live and it is a good garden centre ,the prices are reasonable ,when we went last time my wife had reason to complain about her cake and, without any hesitation it was changed, worth a visit

We went for lunch and there is a lot of choice, and we had a dessert and they were delicious, I also took some home, this place has a lot to offer, lots of tables lots of space, it is also a place you can wander in all day, as there are toys, gifts,pets, garden furniture, plants and loads more.

Food was really nice and good value for money. Wide range of choice and well priced. Staff were all friendly and we received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Would defiantly recommend!

Fuimos para el té de la tarde de hoy 15 de julio con mi madre y abuela fue muy decepcionante, para decir lo menos.

Teníamos un Plowmans para almorzar, que era bastante agradable. Generosas porciones comparado con algunos que he tenido en otros lugares. Me pareció que las bebidas eran un poco caros. Entorno agradable, con mucho espacio entre las mesas. El personal es agradable. Las mesas fueron liquidados rápidamente.

Dios mío qué diferencia hace un día. La última vez que vinimos fue terrible, pero no hoy. Carne asada era los días de asado y fue genial, sinceramente, genial. No puedo decir que he comido carne de mejor.

Mi última revisión fue mordaz, justificadamente, pero hoy su regreso al casco 3rd hacia Hollybush.

We call in here at least twice a month as it`s only a hop skip and a jump away..And the staff are very nice.

The drinks were fine but the food on offer was very poor, the chips were possibly one of the worst items of food I have ever paid for. They were basically cheap oven chips. Avoid.

Hollybush is our Sunday dinner choice, or it was. Ive no idea whats happened to the food. Have to say the food was once wonderful, fresh, well cooked and plenty of it, but not now.Gosh the Beef was dreadful, again, the veg raw..or though thats a mixed moan, very dry mash; and a lake of gravy. To be fair after a request the gravy now comes separate, so one problem solved. ALSO, why are the plate scalding hot, cant remember they were, so unsure why now.The lady clearing our table was very agitated, which is unusual as the serving staff are usually great, Given all the tables were taken we just asked if we could sit at the table while she was cleaning up, wasnt a nudge to get on with it. perhaps a symptom of something at odds at Hollybush.Sorry Hollybush i can go on and on, and on, but i can only hope the restaurant improves. Fingers crossed for that as the garden centre is a great place to visit on a Sunday.

Have visited several times as like the fish finger sandwiches here not something you see on the menu in many places. Food nice staff pleasent only criticism I have is the long que to order food I'm sure after all this time a better system could be implemented

This restaurant is a revelation much better than the usual eating places attached to garden centres. The food and service are excellent with food as close to homemade as you could get in a commercial eatery. Nice sofas if you want to relax and there is a small lift making it wheelchair and buggy friendly.

I went to buy some primrose plants then decided to have some food I settled for Chicken Melt with baked potato,service was good waitress came with my meal pretty quick! Had enjoyed my latte drink,and was looking forward to my late lunch but when I tried to eat the chicken it was terribly tough and hard to cut into pieces with knife and fork dreadful also the baked potato was not too good having bits of black inside like it was going bad managed to see a supervisor named Jane and she checked it and offered another meal I said no Jane so no problems she gave me refund on meal thanks

Visited here with friends and our 21 month olds. Great value, nice food and very child friendly. Worth a visit if you are going to the Hollybush.

The food was very good hot well presented not many choices tho' only 1 variety of soup to choose from and getting up the stairs to restaurant is tricky and not good for older people lift not too good had to wait ages so struggled up and down stairway shame they could not have escalator really or better lift !

Very disappointed today.went from Stafford specially for lunch.Decided fish n chips would be nice ---er not so.Fish was not cooked in the middle n chips were so dry.We both left half.Have been going here for years well before they opened the new restaurant and have never had t complain before? Do not think this food was freshly cooked either.Sad,seems whenever you find a favourite place standards suddenly drop.!They were VERY BUSY but that is not an excuse really.!

Decided to visit for breakfast with a friend. Both had the Eggs Benedict, which was delicious. Pot of tea for two was generous.

Garden centre is same as any other plants gifts Christmas decorations etc and aquatic centre but has a great restaurant. Brilliant wide choice of dishes from light snacks to excellent mains and a cake selection to die for. Staff are friendly,and helpful and food served quickly. The only downside is the queuing system, when it's busy everyone can get in each others way but that's a small price to pay for an otherwise really good place to eat.

The very best garden centre coffee shop I have ever been to and I have been dragged to many. The food is restaurant standard at reasonable prices and the staff cannot be faulted. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and service is prompt. Excellent Sunday lunches as well.

Food from freezer to microwave obviously, hot drink Luke warm and staff miserable and grumpy,no manners. Never again.

A birthday treat shopping and lunch for parents this was a real letdown. I've been recommended several times by family members but only ever had drinks before.I went for minted lamb burger and was not impressed. Tasteless burger, over cooked curly fries and salad well passed it's usable best. Others had steak pie and lasagne that didn't look too bad but chips were only luke warm. Biggest issue was the claim that all food is 'freshly prepared' but arrive within a few minutes. Impossible, unless by freshly prepared they mean 'freshly warmed in the oven or microwave'.Tried it, won't eat in there again!

As usual a very good lunch. At times the ordering process is slow otherwise no complaints. It may be a good idea to have a spare till that can be used at exceptionally busy times of the day.

its a bit of a walk to the back of the shop but well worth itclean and tidy and perfect for a well deserved cuppa after being made to look at even more flowers for the garden

I've just paid £6 for 2 luke warm, watery cappuccinos, and all the miserable faced woman did was press a button on a machine, we then sat down to be told a couple of minutes later, 'that, that area was closed & we'd have to move'. way overpriced, I've had better out of the vending machines at work, won't come here again

We visited this morning for tea and cake, was a lovely experience. We have come in the past for food but was always very busy and difficult to find a table. The food has always been superb and the fact that they are always busy is a good sign. It was lovely to go there early on a Sunday for just tea and the amazing range of freshly made cakes. The lemon roulade was absolutely scrumptious and this is an excellent incentive for a return visit very soon!

Visited on a busy Saturday lunchtime but we didn't have to wait to long for our order to be brought out. I had burger and chips which was OK for the money. My wife had a vegetarian burger which she didn't enjoy much. She said the texture seemed strange, like gristle in a piece of meat. A lot of burgers are let down by cheap buns which fall apart as you take the first bite, these were no exception.

Extremely clean. Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic menu both adult and kids. Good choice. Colouring activities to entertain kids whilst waiting. Have been several times and will be retuning several times more.

large breakfast - the usual bacon, sausage, etc.Toast is never cooked properly,, and the bacon is a little bit too thick - again not always cooked properly.Good tea and coffee, but thats about the only good thing i can say about it.

Went today 26-6-2016 food was great, we both said we would liked more sandwiches and less cakes. Staff we great had no problem at counter to book in for our tea, the table had been reserved and we had a great view of the country side. We will be going again fo the tea.

Never been disappointed with any food eaten here. And you have the added bonus of the shops and garden centre.

Afternoon tea too. Lunches are good value with good portions. The staff are always helpful. There is a lift for those with mobility problems. Children's choice is good.

We go to the holly bush regular, a great place for a family day out, the restaurant is good staff are very good the breakfast is good, there is plenty to do for all the family, well worth a visit. Take the kids to the train area there's a lot of things for the young ones.

While the food is well presented and generous portions, today I had salmon that was raw in the middle! Offered no refund whatsoever despite paying £10.95 for the meal and being unable to eat part of it. I was told the previous day there were several complaints about the same thing, and the lady on the next table had to return chilli that was also cold on her jacket potato. I have since suffered an upset stomach.. not pleasant!!

Have been here several times as we live locally. Sometimes popping in for coffee whilst in the garden centre, and occasionally grabbing a bite to eat for lunch. The kids meals are good, ours always clear their plates. The adult meals are pretty average but reasonably priced. It's always quite busy at the Hollybush in general and more often than not there is a decent sized queue to get served in the restaurant, but on the whole I would recommend for lunch or a snack.

We had Sunday lunch here recently and were amazed. The 'dining room' is huge, crowded and very noisy (a bit like a motorway services) and you have to queue up to order. However, the steak and kidney pie was amazing and totally delicious. The portions are also generous. My son had breakfast here recently and he also reported that the food was superb.

I went along with my daughter and 2 grandsons. It was clean and pleasant and they provided high chairs. Good variety of food and drinks and reasonably priced. We only had snacks but the staff were friendly and professional. Will definitely be going again.

Visited today with family and children and there is something for everyone, the miniature railway is great value and goes all round a little lake and is quite a big track which was fun to ride on with the little ones. There were a few other things today for the children a bouncy castle, ride and inflatable slide so plenty of fun. Inside the garden centre the gift ship is good with lots of gifts and homeward and the garden centre plants are reasonably priced. Stayed and ate at the restaurant lovely food good value for money so will be returning again it was a nice day out with something for all ages.

Poor meal ,considering the amount of people in this establishment we thought the food would have been of a higher standard .

Have spent many a pleasant time here food and service first class. My husband has to use a wheelchair when we go out their is very good access and the staff are very helpful.The coffee shop is always very busy but the standard is always very high.

Nice venue as the garden centre is worth a visit and it's good to be able to combine with a sit down!Menu varied and breakfast good - service is a bit mixed but generally good.

We pop in often as we find the garden centre very good. Food is served quickly and is of a good standard. They also have a selection of cakes . A pleasant place to have a rest after shopping

I had a very pleasant lunch here with a friend the other day. I think you can say that the Hollybush coffee shop covers all the bases as it describes itself as a restaurant & café yet calls itself a coffee house. Whatever the definition in culinary nomenclature it does have a varied menu that should have something to please everyone. I had the crab and lobster burger that wasn’t the best burger that I have ever had but it certainly wasn’t the worst. Service was very prompt and the staff were very friendly. Pleasant enough but nothing to get excited about.

Had a lovely afternoon with afternoon tea. It was excellent value for what was included and the service. Couldn't fault it. The staff were really attentive, always polite and the food was excellent. They catered for all of our needs including the 2 year olds. Will definitely be returning. Have already recruited the next person I will take so will be booking again soon.

The breakfasts are extremely expensive we stood for ages waiting to be served and having waited half an hour left without food.

Cheap and quick service. Tasty food and reasonable priced. Lovely big modern restaurant. Only thing which puts me off is the lift is small and slow. No toilet or baby changing facilities upstairs.

Advertised as home made soup. Was served luke warm. Heinz Chicken soup out of a can and charged 4.50. Not impressed. Will not return

Visited just before lunch time. Had light bites, drinks and a cake each and the bill came to £28. Cakes were lovely but burger and chip butty just average, not too sure it was worth the £28 . Staff were friendly, place was clean, plenty of seating and the cake was yummy. A nice place for a little shopping break. Will probably return of visiting :) x

Nice cafe with some good options but vegetarians beware the chef thinks salmon and parmesan cheese are suitable for vegetarians....they are not!

Was so overcrowded ,no seats ,left without ordering ,long queues,Very expensive.there is a lift but I wouldn't call it wheelchair friendly as it is upstairs and crowded together seating.not enough staff.

Only had coffee and cakes with sister and husband. Cake selection was multi choice and varied. brother in law meet friend who had lunch there and raved about the home made pies and price value. Coffeee shop was 3/4 full on wednesday afternoon with people and several were eating meals. The meals looked well present especially the cod and chips. Will visit to try a meal -was told sunday lunches neede to be booked as popular. older lady informed me that quiches were exceptional taste and quality

I have already given a good review for the garden centre but feel the coffee shop needs a review of its own. It is very spacious yet welcoming and the chairs are very comfortable. The food is of a good quality and I personally consider it well-priced in comparison with other garden centre restaurants. The main positive for me is I felt very relaxed there and was very impressed with the staff and their service. I will definitely be visiting again very soon.

I have visited the holly bush on a number of occasions and have always had great food and reasonably priced . On this occasion it was with a friend for cae and coffee after work and again was great.

The coffee shop supplied the refreshments for a training course I was giving at the garden centre. The staff could not have been more helpful. All attendees appreciated the quality of the food and the attentiveness of the service. Many thanks to all concerned.

I've been coming here for years from a child now I'm bringing my children but £5.95 for a full English with no hash brown no mushrooms and only 1 sausage 1 bacon 1 black pudding very small and very bland I have emailed management but this needs to improve I'm upset they have made it all modern this used to be a traditional place to be not now I like the extra shops but why all modern not sure if I will be returning in a while

This is a good place to have morning coffee or lunch. The food is very good standard and very appetising.

we visited the Holly Bush again today for lunch. And I'm really happy to say it was back to the standard we have been enjoying . My last review wasn't very good but I'm glad to say we were more than happy the last twice we've been. The staff are always lovely and friendly. It's usually Wendy that seems to take my order (although she wasn't in today) but she always remembers me and she is always happy . As are all the other staff. I love the Steak baguette and my husband had the all day breakfast. I always think I will have one of the lovely cakes after my meal but I'm always too full. Think I will have to have a take away one next time. Although how I will choose from the large selection I don't know. Anyway I'm sure we will be back next week.

Fab thats all that I can say.Good food pleasant staff and very airy and spacious.Much improved from when the location was downstairs