The Olive Tree Bistro in Kirklees

Great views,good service staff very pleasant. The food was mediocre and expensive for what it was. The fish finger sandwich I had simply consisted of 3 birds eye type fish fingers in a long baguette should have been at least 4 and I was expecting something better than a standard fishfinger

Fabulous views, attentive staff, excellent value for money and great food. Really enjoyed our visit, as never been before, and it was a pleasure to visit. Look forward to returning and being able to sit outside if the weather allowed! Great garden centre too.

A bank holiday breakfast treat up @ the olive tree bistro, 2 full English & 2 cappuccino’s. Well cooked, hot & tasty & a perfect portion size although you can go large if you wish, Great coffee in lovely atmosphere with great views & helpful friendly staff. 12/10 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Out for breakfast, great friendly service & wonderful home cooked food, not really a hash brown fan but these were fantastically crispy & the food was full of flavour, great coffee & lovely views over the valley. What’s not to love ❤️ 10/10

Upon arrival stood at the door , no one acknowledged us , staff talking behind counter, so sat down ordered some coffee and food , soup of the day very small portion . Coffee was good , I was going to order some cakes but they looked bought in , not sure we'll be back but great views

Called in with my son for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The full English was excellent, the staff were friendly and the view was fantastic.

There are not many places that can accommodate 28 motorcyclists descending all at once for lunch on a Sunday, but that is exactly what the Olive Tree Bistro did yesterday. The staff were incredibly friendly, food to a high standard and served quickly. The cafe was very clean and tidy. It is certainly somewhere we will be returning to. Many thanks. Scott and all of the Congleton & Macclesfield Advanced Drivers & Riders Group 😊

Great cafe, a bit of a wait for breakfast but was told beforehand, it was very busy so no problem, freshly cooked so worth the wait , . , Would Recommend booking on a weekend

Vastly overpriced quiche special The quiche was no more than a third of the sort of quiche you buy cheaply in any supermarket It was called mushroom I doubt there was even one whole mushroom in it It was billed as with skin on fries I hate spicy food so checked It arrived with Cajun fries When I objected some ordinary fries came The salad with it was adequate It was certainly not a meal to put on the specials board and quite a rip off Won’t be eating there again

Fantastic freshly cooked full English served by a friendly waitress. Lovely views over the valley from our table. Value for money & will certainly return. Ignore the moaners this place is spot on.

This wasn’t my first visit and have always been satisfied with the food, a little over priced for a garden centre cafe but food good. This visit I ordered a Halloumi salad bowl. When it arrived i had to check the price £12.50, salad leaves, 4 chunks of cucumber, red onion, 2 cherry tomatoes, 4 strips of Halloumi No dressing, had to ask for dressing. I have been to restaurants and had a substantial main course for the same price or less. A salad bowl at that price point should be brimming with interest and filling. Left feeling hungry and ripped off.

Overpriced, mediocre food. Mainly sandwiches. Not much choice. Would not visit again. Very disappointed

Popped in on Easter Sunday to look around the lovely garden centre and decided to stay for for lunch , we were given a beautiful table in the window over looking stunning views and ordered a delicious ploughman’s lunch and the best flat white ! , all the staff were very friendly , great trip out for excellent value for money , would recommend to anyone !

We visited for lunch on Saturday 7th January; I put a previous review on here from a visit in November, which can be read below. However, I wanted to add further information. We ordered a range of dishes; all were excellent, really tasty, and very good portion sizes. My six year old son then decided that he wanted to try the jam sponge pudding for his pudding, which he didn't finish all of, so I finished it off - oh my goodness - this is the best jam sponge pudding I have ever tasted in my whole life (and I can assure you, I'm not a young man). I just cannot believe how good this pudding is. The next day, Sunday 8th January, we decided to go out for lunch again, and my son said that he wanted to go here again as he had enjoyed the food so much. On the second visit of the weekend, whilst my son had the same main course, my wife and I ordered something different for our mains. Yet again, excellent food and really good portion sizes. This time we ordered the jam sponge pudding and the chocolate pudding (again, the best chocolate pudding I have ever had); both were amazing, so much so that what we couldn't eat we took home to have in the evening. This place is amazing. The food is really lovely and the staff are excellent, and so attentive and accommodating. I've seen the negative reviews below, but we have been coming here for almost seven years now, and I do not recognise a single thing of what the negative reviews have said - I would recommend you just ignore all negative reviews and try it for yourself. In my humble view, this is currently the best place to eat out in Holmfirth; and the owner told us they are about to expand the menu, which is so exciting. Seriously, if you are reading this, you are thinking of visiting here - just go - you will not be disappointed and I suspect you will, thereafter, return many, many, many times, just as we have done. Ignore the negative reviews - in my experience over many years, this is not the experience you will have at this lovely venue - you will have a marvellous experience.

We phoned totties this year and last year and got the same result!!! A wonderful hand picked Christmas tree delivered to our door. The lovely lady on the phone listened to what we wanted and picked our tree exactly as requested couldn't be more happy. Thank you for the second year running and of course next year we will speak again.

Enjoyed a lovely Roast Beef dinner here today. Food was cooked perfectly. Good selection of vegetables; carrots, parsnip, green beans, sugar snap peas, kale, sprouts, roast & mashed potato and a Yorkshire pudding! For dessert - a slice of Lemon Meringue pie.. perfect. Excellent service too. 👏

A Big thank you for my fabulous Lunch. The steak pie was Toooo 'Die for'. Such attentive friendly staff and the beautiful Sunshine and view's from the Cafe, Perfect. Looking forward to seeing you again very soon. 😃

Not the first time we have eaten here. But today was exceptional., we enjoyed the autumn menu. We had the meat pie, the peas were Devine. Henderson’s and Mince sauce of course. Absolutely fabulous. Food came quickly and was hot and tasty. Great service and a view to die for.

The place is clean and airy, staff are friendly. Today was the first time we have been there to eat since Covid. We are not impressed. We had the hot beef sandwich and Chips and we were really looking forward to it. The portion size...

Visited yesterday, had a wander round the garden centre and then called into the cafe for a coffee and a slice of cake. The lemon drizzle cake was to die for , and the staff were really friendly. Food smelt delicious, looking forward to coming...

Called today, noticed a new seasonal menu, lots of choice, looked at the Pork pie mushy peas fries and gravy, but asked if I could possibly have a ploughman's lunch. Not a problem. Delicious and service with a smile. Will be back

Sunday lunch order of fish and chips ,smoked salmon and cream cheese on bread. The fish had a bad smell ,then after wasunpleasant and soggy the fish had an unusual taste probably not haddock ,the cream cheese tasted of dairylea this was a dreadful combination...

I have been socialising my puppy for the last few weeks part of which has involved driving out and having a coffee somewhere. I thought I’d be alright here as we’ve been so many times before. I really didn’t think about the fact that I...

Best bacon sandwich!!! Venue lovely and clean, friendly staff happy to help in anyway. Good quality bacon with all fat cut off, fresh granary roll lightly buttered. Toilets clean and well maintained. Views stunning.

Brunch visit. Very clean and airy place with pleasant staff & easy access. Full English breakfast and a vegetarian sausage in granary roll well presented and tasty. Pot of tea & regular cappuccino too. View from window is stunning.

We visited on a lovely sunny day and sat outside where the views are fabulous. The food was lovely, rustic, home made and delicious. Every member of staff was cheerful, polite and really helpful. We really enjoyed our afternoon there.

This is normally a reasonable venue. On this occasion you coukd tell something wasn’t quite right as our entrance to the garden centre was blocked by a tall strange thin man in his sixties who was complaining about eggs and how he had bought a...

We have eaten here for 2 Sunday Lunches now in the past couple of months, the first was when we came to buy a Christmas tree from the garden centre. This time I have opted for the pork roast dinner, my mum went for the...

Went for Sunday breakfast. All the friendly staff did not disappoint. Excellent service with a perfect & great quality full cooked breakfast.

Had lunch here and whilst it was very nice we definitely felt as though it was overpriced! £8.50 for a fairly small toasted sandwich with a bit of chicken cheese and pesto in, it did come with a side of about half a dozen crisps...

Excellent service- had booked to sit outside in covered area but as it was raining and likely to blow in, they called me in the morning to offer me an indoor table. Staff working hard to ensure a clean safe (Covid) environment. Food was great,...

This is a tough review to write, but reading others’ most recent impressions - and Sue’s replies - it probably needs to be said. The Olive Tree is a nice place to be (rhyme purely coincidental), the service is great and the food is generally...

This was one of the favourites of me and my daughter and we were excited to go for lunch again for our first visit after lockdown. We were so disappointed. Menu was very limited and very expensive for what was on offer. A chicken satay...

Very limited menu with poor options.I ordered a fish butty with chips (£2 extra) and was very disappointment, although the quality was decent the portion size for £10.50 was a total rip off. I ended up with about 6 chips.Drinks were also expensive but they did have a good choice. Although I have been plenty of times I probably won’t go again.

The food was amazing until the chef changed a couple of years ago. For whatever reason the food post lock down has worsened still. A flavourless finger bun with a slice of overcooked beef at £6.50 or a burger with some form of Italian relish.... please go back to those fantastic burgers, the tagines etc

Delicious Totties home-reared lamb slow roasted. Yum! Definitely recommended! We will definitely look to buy another half lamb in the future. Expertly butchered and packed too. Thanks Sue & Rob

Called by to meet the other half for Lunch,Due to the current restrictions the capacity is reduced but it’s well planned & the Helpful staff ensure that all the protocols are followed.Very busy but still the service was prompt & the meat platters which were new to the menu were very well thought out & tasty.Excellent service, Value for money, all in a location with excellent views & really professional & helpful staff.What more do you want ?12/10

There isn't a 2 metre gap between all the tables or a 1 metre plus as in there is no obvious "plus" Its one thing allowing the odd dog its quite another when they start to outnumber the humans. No thought seems to be given to recognising not all customers want to be surrounded by over pampered dogs - they should have a separate section for dogs so people have a choice. Service is of a good enough standard but the bottom line is that some of the food products such as the sandwiches are mediocre and grossly overpriced and are simply not value for money. Its got nice views over the countryside but otherwise its a greenhouse lacking ambience

We went to The Olive Tree Bistro today for some dinner and it was lovely! We had the hot roast sandwich, smoked salmon sandwich and shared the veggie grazer board. They were all well priced, filling and very nice. We then had treacle tart for pudding and it was delicious! All the staff were very welcoming and had created a covid safe environment with track and trace, anti-bac dispenser and were all wearing masks. Add to this the lovely view from the window and it made for a really nice afternoon out. Would highly recommend and we'll back soon to try the rest of the menu!

It was lovely being able to go to the Olive tree not been since lockdown. The staff were friendly as ever. It was well organized for social distancing. Toilets were one in at a time. The service was very good. We ordered a beef sandwich and chips with a coffee. It was very nice. Would recommend this place.

Love this place.staff are always polite, helpful and genuinely friendly. Food always good, especially the bacon sandwich!😁 the shop is brill for lovely gifts for someone or just for yourself!

This is a brilliant cafe! Great choice of gluten free- my favourite is the hot roasted chicken sandwich with chips and gravy and the chocolate brownie. Delicious with a chilled white wine or a fruit tea. Dog friendly and fantastic views across the valley. I highly recommend this lovely cafe

This is a restaurant where you can always be sure the staff will listen to you and accommodate any special dietary needs. My friend is dairy free and I am gluten free. For the first time I was able to have fish and chips; she had a burger of home reared beef. They offered her alternate dairy free bread. On the plus side, menus are always difficult to choose from because they have a continually changing list of special meals as well as a large choice of standard meals. The staff always put the customer's needs at the centre of their service and clearly enjoy doing so. In addition the pleasant surroundings and beautiful views from the windows make it the perfect place in which to sit and enjoy your food.

I have been visiting Totties quite regular over the last eighteen months. The place is situated overlooking some gorgeous scenery. The staff are very friendly, polite and welcoming.The breakfast is always well cooked, and presented very well. I live in Barnsley, but the drive out is well worth it. The premises are very clean and inviting. In my opinion this place serves the best breakfast in Yorkshire.

This is a lovely popular and busy cafe attached to a garden centre. I’ve been there twice recently and it’s been really busy both times. The choice and quality of food is great and there is a good selection of freshly made cakes etc. Great coffee too! It’s deservedly popular and worth trying out Stunning (Yorkshire) views too

Wonderful food with lots of gluten free options. Friendly service and fabulous views. We now live 50 miles away but still come back for more

I go here most Mondays to meet my mum and dad for breakfast. Food is lovely and the staff are great.

All I can say is I was disappointed with it. The sandwich’s were very nice and tasty but we were not impressed with the cake selection, anyone with a big appetite would be sorely disappointed. I have been to other places for Afternoon Tea which was far more substantial and about the same price.Also you have to pay for more tea other places are unlimited drinks

Not much of a garden centre: more a cafe with a few plants. Lovely views and a great garden for the kids. Good menu including gluten free options. Service is very quick and staff are nice.

We have visited twice this week having seen they can cater for gluten free. After a lovely lunch we prebooked afternoon tea (you must make a reservation). Absolutely delicious one gluten free and one ordinary. It was lovely to have so much choice, everything freshly made. Opportunity to try something new including a delicious humus and pepper sandwich, as well as some lovely cakes. First ever afternoon tea for my wife and she certainly did not feel second best. Plenty to eat and all very tasty. The service was outstanding, beautifully decorated table and stunning views. We would highly recommend this cafe. Will definitely be back.

I went here with friends who love the place. The Bistro is part of a garden centre. Unfortunately due to the weather we were not able to look around the garden centre. The view from the Bistro was promising for a better day. It would be nice to sit out on a sunny day. I had one of the roasts on offer and it was fine but nothing special. My friends had the vegetarian option and were raving about it. Maybe I just made the wrong choice!

we often come here at least once a week for breakfast or lunch...really friendly service..and good well cooked food.especially the breakfasts...seems to be a lot of regulars their ..so that says a lot about the place.......on a sunny day its views across the valley are amazing..well done all of you.....keep it up.....

Very, very, very slow (and poor) service. Had to collect our drinks on a tray ourselves and carry them to our table, despite them having being ordered with the waitress - when they hadn’t arrived we had to go up and get them ourselves. Bland food. Overpriced. Not nice staff - just look at the responses of the owner to previous complaints for evidence - absolutely no responsibility taking (as I’m sure will be the case if she responds to this feedback). Just avoid. Much nicer places to eat in Holmfirth centre.

A lovely place with great views across the valley. The food is always really good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I love coming here for a lunch treat or just for coffee & cake.

Had lunch yesterday and although very busy food arrived quickly and was perfect. Didn’t fancy the soup so very informative assistant advised the frittata with extra pulled ham on top. Great healthy option and came with a fresh little salad . Always hard to eat out and stay healthy but there is always something here .

Had lunch with my sister here. Was disappointed we couldn’t have the afternoon tea as it had to be prebooked. We had fish & chips. The meal was good but anyone with a big appetite would need 2.

Incredible staff,gluten free food was amazing,although very busy the staff kept us informed and we were served within 15 minutes and it was certainly worth the short wait,will definitely visit this treasure again.

Absolutely disgusted in the way the owner of this place spoke to me....what a horrible vile man he is.....extremely rude uncalled for behaviour Complete plant pot !

On a reccommendation from a friend we found this little Gem tucked away inside Totties Garden Centre near Holmfirth, and since our discovery we have visited the Bistro on may occasions.

Delightful cafe with amazing views while you enjoy delicious food. We had just coffee and scones but will return for lunch as there is such a good menu on offer.

We attended to use a voucher we had for afternoon tea.

This garden centre based cafe has been a favourite of ours for a while now. Good honest food served with a smile. Prices are reasonable.

we love coming here for breakfast lunch ..BUT today it was full of pet owners and their dogs..it was more like a cafe for dogs..barking ..snapping at each other...just a nuisance really..some people turned up with 3 dogs???..think they should decide wether its a cafe /bistro or a dog cafe......think we will have to find a new place with people their....pity cause we love it here...

We decided to visit the cafe, we hadn’t been in a long time. The views are fantastic, with the glass frontage looking out onto the scenic hills. We ordered two omelets, the goats cheese one was lovely, with salad leaves. They weren’t massive, but tasted lovely. The staff are pleasent, we will go back again ,good choice in teas , besides coffee.

I often come for breakfast. The setting is lovely. Service is always good and the breakfast is nice.

We can walk to Totties from home, have a cup of tea and maybe cake, and back home. It's lovely! Service is good and, given that there are almost always lots of people there with the same idea, speedy. We're regualrs in the summer.

I have seen ‘gluten-free options’ on menus where it means a couple of items. Here, there is a huge range of delicious food choices. Hot meal roll, gravy and chips are a real gluten-free treat and it was delicious.

A little bit biased as it's local to me, But you can't fault it. Conservatory area heated and you can have dogs in this area. We have two dogs so its ace . Views out over the Valley. And good food at right money. Friendly staff fast service. Clean tables and cleared when finished. Thank you. Great for all times of day. Breakfast is a nice treat.

This restaurant is set in the Last of the Summer Wine countryside and has amazing views. The service is friendly and the food is very good.

We called in for a family lunch and we all had excellent meals. There is plenty of choice so even "fussy" eaters food something they fancied on the menu. Great staff and great food

Once again amazing hospitality, the food here is fab with great service. We also came away with a perfect Christmas tree for the 5th year in a row. Just love this place and cannot wait until spring to head back for more plants and great food!

A relative of ours had mentioned this cafe/bistro to us. While up visiting them we decided to pop in, we found it easily. Parking areas good. The first thing that strikes you is the great view even on a rainy day it was lovely. Really friendly staff. Really clean, ( and the toilets) menu varied, we had two toasted sandwiches which were generous and came with a lovely pot of red cabbage coleslaw along with coffees and a cake to finish, visiting family makes you hungry! Would highly recommend and we will be back when in the area. We Will try breakfast next time it looked lovely.

We called in here for lunch and the view is just amazing. Surprisingly large cafe in comparison to the size of the garden centre. I had the hot beef sandwich with homemade chips and my husband had the tuna toastie and chips. We both had tea to drink. Not cheap but good quality.

We drove over from Lincolnshire yesterday with my parents for breakfast and then a day out in Holmfirth.

I made a detour to return to this little gem hidden away above Holmfirth and wasnt disappointed. I follow medical diets due to allergies and they were helpful, efficient, the service was excellent, the food amazing and I even had a choice. Nearly everything on the menu was either gluten free or could be (I am coeliac), and there were lots of vegan items ... they were even prepared to adapt dishes to suit my allergies (eggs, dairy,) . The food was delicious and I even treated myself to a cake.. I cant wait to return..

First time here, very impressed. Lovely menu. Just had my first ever chorizo & 3 cheese omelette and it was delicious. But oh the views!!! I'll be back ...

I found this on the net and it ticked the boxes for an afternoon out for us, with the garden centre and lunch. The cafe was full ,premises are very poorly designed around noise levels,the ceiling is high ,but you have to shout or not speak throughout your meal. There is an outside eating area which we considered but it had started raining and was a bit chilly for hot food which is a shame, as it has a beautiful view.

I lunched here with friends . There was a good choice of dishes and drinks on the menu .

I often go to the Olive Tree Bistro for a breakfast on a weekend. The staff are always friendly and polite and the setting is beautiful with stunning views. A good spot for young family’s as well.

We’ve recently rediscovered this place after a few years away and I would recommend this as a place to spend an hour with the kids having elevensies and taking in the warm sun. Plenty of choice for breakfast and lunch and there’s always a good choice of drinks, cakes and specials.

My wife & myself called into this very busy bistro last Tuesday on the way to Manchester Airport. We sat outside taking in the wonderful views in glorious sunshine. We were advised they were very busy & as indicated our lunch took 40 minutes from order to serving. They have an extensive menu & a number of specials including vegetarian options. I chose the lamb in a granary bun served with home cooked chips & rich gravy, which very good. My wife ordered jacket potato filled with garlic mushrooms & salad. Again quite nice she said & both portions of decent size. Coffee & tea both tasted fine, & the service very polite! If we’re in that region again we’d definitely call again!

A wonderful sunny day out to Holmfirth we visited Totties garden centre to eat lunch at The Olive Tree Bistro Cafe. We chose to eat outdoors and what a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside to enjoy our lunch. The three of us chose different meals from the menu and every one was a plate full and very tasty and filling. The menu has a great selection to cater for every one and envy taste and all at very reasonable prices. The Olive Tree Bistro is well worth a visit.

we pop up here for morning coffee ..the views and scenery is fantastic...not the best coffee i have had but the food is very good...yhe staff are very polite and friendly in the cafe and around the gardens...

It being a fine sunny day we thought we would pop over to Totties to look round the garden centre. Good job we had been to Leeds in the morning for a hearty breakfast.

Visited today for a get together with friends. We had afternoon tea (you need to pre-book because it’s made to order). It was absolutely lovely, lots of little mouthfuls of deliciousness . The staff were great, and didn’t make us feel bad when we stayed past closing time because we were gassing so much. Views to die for too.

A lovely cafe with something for everyone. Visited with my mum for lunch; the menu caters for a variety of needs/wants Lovely service along with lovely views! Would definitely recommend!

We had lunch for a friends birthday and took our two large rottweilers with us. The conservatory is spacious enough for three people and two large dogs to be comfortable and not impinge on others. The food and service were excellent

This place never fails..The food is spot on and what is a bonus for my son who is ceoleac he can eat here and he is never ever I'll afterwards which is very rare at a lot of places..

Called into the Olive Tree Bistro at Totties Garden centre after a drive out into the Derbyshire countryside.

Sunday morning Breakfast with Friends at a busy Olive tree. Really tasty food served promptly by friendly staff. Great Coffee & a wonderful view over the rolling hills towards Emley Moor. Always Excellent

Very good for Sunday Lunch. Plenty of parking and garden centre attached looks really nice. Fabulous Yorkshire puddings, reasonable vegetarian options. Puddings were very well received. Worth going to for a reasonably priced but quality Sunday lunch with fabulous views.

Used a gift voucher for afternoon tea. Made no difference still first rate service. Five star afternoon tea, beautifully served and such friendly staff. Really tasty savouries and so pleased a small scone. Will be back with friends.

This place is definitely worth visiting for the level of service alone. All the staff are smiley and friendly, the food is tasty and you get plenty. Great views with great food.

Went on a cold and snowy Sunday with a family group, and could not fault the friendliness of the staff....

Been here lots over the last couple of years, it’s a very good place to come for lunch. The staff...

Great place for brunch and delicious cake for afters! Really lovely feel about the place! The food is always a delight! The only thing i will say is that the staff can sometimes come across a tad moody? Other than that i cant fault!

Called in for coffee, a toasted tea cake and a scone. £10.65. In itself that isn’t completely outrageous, but when my wife asked for a small amount of jam to go with her scone, they were going to charge even more and said we would have been asked when we ordered (we weren’t ). The coffee was lovely, but arrived about 20 minutes before the food, so the place really hasn’t got its act together.

High quality locally produced food is specially prepared to order.

Sunday lunch at Totties never fails to impress. The food is excellent, quality food cooked to a very high standard. Service is superb. All the staff who served us were polite, pleasant, professional and provided us with everything we needed. The setting is beautiful. Views across to Emley Moor on a clear day like today add to the already enjoyable experience. The Olive Bistro itself has a friendly, warm atmosphere giving every opportunity for a relaxed time. To finish the occasion nicely a wander around the garden centre and gift shop was perfect. It's been a superb afternoon, it's been so much more than Sunday lunch. Thank you Totties. See you very soon.

What can I say? Great service, tasty food, and the best sticky toffee pudding I've ever had! I will definitely be back! :0)