The Olive Tree Coffee Shop and Restaurant in East Riding of Yorkshire

This is one of our favourite places to eat. Went today for a hot meal and both the lasagne and lamb cutlets were great quality and very tasty. We have found that the food is very good for breakfast and lunch or just coffee and cake. The disabled toilets are the best of any garden centre in our area. The staff are friendly and efficient and always find me a convenient table as I'm in a wheelchair.

We visited here with 6 friends for afternoon tea and it was perfect. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for us. I have an egg intolerance and they even contacted me before the event to see what I was able to eat and tailored my food to suit. Thank you so much ladies you made it very special.

We visit the Olive Tree on a regular basis and it is fabulous. Friendly yet efficient staff and yummy food too, what more could one ask for. Today we had the brilliant homemade scones, they are huge and full of fruit. On previous occasions we have had sandwiches and sometimes a full lunch, all are delicious.

Best fish n chips around and very tasty 😋 well recommend. The fish was chunky and lovely crispy batter. Homemade chips and went down great with granary bread and butter.

Unfortunately wouldn’t let us have coffee for 4. Lots of tables for 2 people but not allowed to move a couple of chairs so we could sit down. Got a take out (lovely coffee) and sat on a bench in the car park. Such a shame staff couldn’t be more accommodating. Staff in garden centre always excellent, just not of the same standard in cafe.

As soon as we arrived a stony faced woman shouted ‘Have you booked’? It’s only a small cafe not the Ritz. Food arrived after a long wait, fish and chips which was almost cold, and the mushroom soup was so salty it gave me a headache all next day. Not to be recommended, very disappointing.

I took my 80 year old grandparents here for lunch and the staff were very rude. Would not recommend for family’s to visit. My grandparents was disappointed. A real shame.

We have been here a couple of times now and probably wont return. Most of the staff that work in the cafe are as miserable as sin especially the older woman with blonde hair. Its as though you are an inconvenience to her to be there. The food was had was nice but very overpriced for what you get. The girl who served is in the garden centre was very friendly though.

We stopped off here for lunch on our trip to the coast. The chap who was by the entrance was welcoming and friendly but that's where it ended. We approached the cafe and the long faced staff weren't welcoming at all. We were asked if we had booked...well obviously not, it's a garden centre. We were then told we could sit outside the main part even though inside was barely full. We decided on a drink as the food was ridiculously priced. Friends had tea which they said was fine but my coffee was awful. On paying my friend was met with a very abrupt member of staff who was rather rude to her. The moral of this story is....don't bother. It's not worth it to be ripped off and to not be made welcome. Maybe if you are local it's different but we shall not be visiting again. We took our business elsewhere on our journey, had.better food, better price and served with smiles etc.

Went to the garden centre to buy a decent trowel with hubby and thought we would just pop in for a coffee and sandwich. We used to eat here about 5 or 6 years ago and it was a favorite spot for my mother. Unfortunately the cafe /restaurant ambiance appears to have changed. A man hovering in the restaurant/ cafe doorway waiting to be seated was ignored for over 5 mins until we encouraged him to walk beyond the 'wait to be seated sign' when he was then actually noticed. We were seated not long after. Waitress was very pleasant. No issues there. Unfortunately the menu could only be described as very boring for a lunchtime menu and extremely expensive for such average fare. We were so underwhelmed that after reading the menus we decided not to stay. In my opinion here are at least 3 better value cafes in the area with more interesting offers during the day.

Shocking service, staff told us wrong specials, limited menu meant we decided to go elsewhere after our drinks. Made worse by being called back in to the cafe 5 minutes after paying to be told the note was fake. I feel absolutely scammed as there was no way of proving it was the note I’d paid with and the note had come from a cash machine the day before! Avoid the place!

Excellent mackerel and salad with tartare sauce which created a harmonious palate of exciting flavours. Staff were kind, efficient and helpful. Not cheap, but worth the money. Whole place was clean (including the toilets). Very child friendly and lots of smiles. Highly recommended.

This garden centre and cafe are the best I've seen. A beautiful place. The cafe is amazing sells everything from proper meals to afternoon tea we just had cakes and pots of tea the cakes were superb and loads to choose from. I bought a couple off plants here which were reasonably.priced. All I'm all a superb place. Anne walker

Olive tree is lovely eating place, especially after a walk with friends. The food is top notch ….everything about this eating establishment astounds me, standards are excellent ….quality of the food, friendly staff, it’s clean and warm with no blaring music ….I would recommend eating here to anyone who likes eating out.

£11.25 for a sandwich! I feel for anyone who visits and are on a budget ! £10 for a regular sandwich (we had warm ciabatta) it was nice but they really should re think their prices. At the end of the day it’s a cafe in a garden centre. The cakes and brownies looked very tempting I think next time we visit we’ll have coffee and cake

Ladies and gentlemen: the pie. The pie has a base, four sides and a lid. A lid alone is not a pie. It's a lid. The Olive Tree makes the best steak and ale pie in the area. Go there. Eat the pie. You will...

Four of us went in for coffee and food/a snack. One of us wanted food before coffee. When the waitress arrived, she was stony-faced. She said she was only taking drinks orders. She refused to take a food order. A second waitress came, also stony-faced,...

Initially impressed then reality set in. First question asked was “Any allergies?”. Answering that I was Coeliac a metal bee was placed on the table (signifying an allergy) and I was presented with the food ingredient bible. Reality was that all they could offer was...

The food was okay/good as it always is. Unfortunately on this occasion the customer service was poor. Lots of staff around, but 2 of our party did not get drinks, we had to ask to order our main course, then ask again to order puddings....

Regular visits to garden and restaurant. Dog friendly the staff are friendly to.had Sunday lunch this good value the deserts are a delight

Visited with my wife for a cup of tea and a scone. WOW. The biggest scones I have ever seen and beautiful to eat as well. My cherry scone was FULL of cherries, my wife's fruit scone full of fruit !! The restaurant was 90%...

Great service and very pleasant smiley staff, food and hot choc was excellent would happily go again

We visited with a group of friends and wished to sit together. Staff said that due to health and safety we couldn't. Coupled with almost nothing on the menu for vegans I won't be visiting again.

Having been to this place lots of times for food and always found it well organised. Today we were greeted by Have you booked..No we hadn't it was a spur of the moment decision .It was 11.45 we wanted a table for two for a...

A treat for my mum’s birthday. I have visited many times and as always it was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious. Today was extra special though and I’d like to say a big thank you to the lovely staff. My mum was over...

We have been meeting at the Olive Tree for some time and have always had excellent service. We have lots of tables put together for lunch and to socialise. Now we are told they can`t do this for health and safety reasons? Then we were...

Went with my elderly parents and husband for a coffee and cake after looking around the garden centre. The customer service from Molly was excellent, very cheerful, helpful and efficient. The food was lovely, very big portions at a reasonable price. Nice atmosphere and seating...

This is a lovely coffee shop, and the food is excellent, but there's little if anything for vegans - certainly no desert. Terrible in this day and age.

Came for lunch which is good, but a little pricy. Totally agree with the last review. A particular member of staff, who appears to be the manager, is so unfriendly who makes you feel so unwelcome and clearly is unhappy in her role. She shouts...

On arrival the greeting was very frosty we felt we were a nuisance and this wasn't warranted because they were not busy. We all ordered paninis and waited quite a while for them to arrive We kept getting asked by different waitresses if we had...

Staff always happy and welcoming. Prompt service even when all tables taken. The attached garden centre and gift shop round off a pleasant day out.

Booked an afternoon tea for me and a friend, A birthday treat for her. The staff were very friendly. The sandwiches were made with beautifully soft bread and were delicious, as was the rest of the meal. Would definitely recommend.

Went for Sunday breakfast as a party of 6. Everything was spot on, made to feel very welcome with prompt friendly service. Food was delicious and we felt very good value for what we had. Great visit thanks.

Myself and my friends go here regularlly, but went here for coffee and cake as was a special birthday for me. Lovely atmosphere, staff efficient and smart and friendly as well. Covid regulations adhered to very high, all tables and chairs cleaned down after customers...

I visited with a friend for morning tea, the first time we had been back in a year after lockdown. We were given a paper menu to order from which also had space for us to complete contact details on. While deciding what to have...

Olive tree one of my favourite places to meet friends or go with family. Have always found the food to be very good, portion size is good and it’s tasty 😋. Yvette and her staff are brilliant, friendly and efficient. It was lovely to start...

Previously we visited with our grandchildren every Friday. Due to this terrible virus we have been unable to visit since March. Last Friday was our first return and Our welcome was brilliant. Our grandson was so excited to be coming back. The staff made us...

I really enjoy popping in here for a cuppa and a cake. With lots of choices and good hot food, it makes an ideal place to meet friends and family. Reassuring COVID precautions with both an ‘outside’ and inside area, it feels like a safe...

Having visited a few times post lockdown and enjoyed the Eat Out to Help Out opportunity, I would like to say that staff have really excelled themselves during this time. The eating areas are immaculately clean, well spaced and ventilated and the staff are hardworking...

We were offered a seat outside at 12 noon . We were told it was booked for 1 pm so would need to be gone by then. Our order was taken and very nice coffee served. We , enoyed our coffee but our lunch, a...

Yvette and the team consistently deliver excellent service and delicious food, especially in these recent difficult circumstances. Tables and chairs are sanitised immediately they’re vacated then labelled as such in readiness for the next customer. The pens are disinfected so that customers can complete the...

I visited the Olive tree with my family and had a lovely meal.....definitely value of the money look out for one waitress called Tina absolutely spot on with the service very bubbly and helpful throughout my visit and a great representative to the café we...

We have just had a lovely lunch for 6 people for just over £30 under the Eat out scheme. All the different foods fish and chips, scampi, meat pie and baguette were equally tasty. All the staff were friendly and helpful and a big thumbs...

Just a note to say thank you to all the staff at the olive tree working extra hard during this difficult time... each table and chairs are sanitised before a customer is shown to their seat.. each member of staff wears protective masks so feel...

I have been visiting the Olive Tree for a couple of years now and I have thoroughly enjoyed every visit! The staff have always made myself and my family feel extremely welcome and have always taken the time to have a little chat with us....

We have visited the garden centre a few times and always looked at the cafe, it always looked lovely. So we thought we would try it and go for breakfast. We were right, it’s fabulous. First of all can I say that the whole garden...

A very pleasant experience food very nice and staff very friendly and attentive. Felt very safe as we haven’t been out for months it was a lovely change. Thank you very much for making it so enjoyable, my 98 year old mother in law thoroughly...

In a world where everything seems to be changing, how nice it is to find something that remains the same. Our visit to The Olive Tree today proved beyond doubt that some things can be relied upon. Same fantastic friendly service same delicious food and...

went for coffee and cake, very impressed now reopened. all seats well apart, some outside near the plants, lovely idea. all tables, chairs, baby highchairs, card machine all cleaned as soon as visitors left. staff very pleasant and lovely smiling faces. all had visors or...

Went for lunch now they are reopen. Seating area now available outside but still undercover and very pleasant Sat near the plants and trees. Food excellent as always and service good too. I would recommend to keep outdoor area as it would be e excellent...

Visited here for a special occasion and initially was a very good experience. Staff friendly and first course of sandwiches very tasty. Downhill thereafter. We wanted a second coffee and cakes to finish. The staff just would not come to our table despite clearing the...

Prices are very high for standard cafe food! Also one staff member in particular was very rude to us as soon as we came in, it didn’t say anywhere to wait to be seated so when we walked in we just sat at a table...

This was our second visit and we were impressed again. Friendly helpful staff and great food. If you have a sweet tooth the range of cakes is immense. I'm more savory and the chicken and mushroom soup I had yesterday was wonderful. Impressive amount of...

Arrived and place was full except seating undercover with heating outside. We did this but sadly there isnt enough heating so was freezing drank our coffee and ate our nice sausage rolls and went before hypothermia set in.

Unbelievable quality and value. This is the best I ever had without doubt. The staff were delightful too. Definitely coming back after I’ve been on a diet for a few weeks.

Perfectly cooked breakfast. Served with pride by friendly happy staff. Definitely dine here again, when in the area.

Joined our family here for a brunch, very busy but a relaxing feel. Staff friendly and hard working keeping on top of what you ordered and any extras wanted. All homemade food, everything looks delicious. We had toasted tea cakes, sausage and egg, bacon and...

Stopped for a bite while out cycling we use cafes every weekend and this is by far the biggest rip off I’ve ever set foot in ordered Beans on Toast when it came it was Bean on toast. Smallest portion of dried out beans I’ve...

Friday morning is bacon sandwich time in our office. And sausages for the office dogs!! Our sandwiches from The Olive Tree are without a doubt the best in the area. Loaded with bacon, sausages etc and the home made coleslaw is delicious. We are quite...

Excellent Food Excellent Service. Friendly staff. Sunday Lunch was excellent.. Steak and Ale Pie best my husband has had in any eatery, absolutely packed with meat. Desserts amazing. Was our first visit and certainly won't be the last.

Very friendly welcome followed by freshly cooked roast beef dinner, just delicious. The puddings looked extremely inviting but we were full but took some scones snd date slice home.

Had a late lunch with my husband today - the food was very good and staff were friendly and helpful.

We visited today for our 3 course Christmas lunch, it was amazing, all cooked to perfection, served very hot, very tasty. Staff very professional. A very enjoyable day out

Our first visit to the garden centre and the cafe. We had breakfast (our favourite meal of the day!) and it was excellent - nicely cooked and well presented. The portions were generous but not over-facing. We looked at the lunch menu which seemed comprehensive,...

The best food we come hear a lot . because of that reason . the staff are the best . ie .Yvette and molly etc . the owners Sandra and her husband , are good genuine people who care . well be back very soon...

After looking round the garden centre I went into the cafe and found a lot more tables than I was expecting and a much larger menu. Ordered a tea and a full English breakfast. Although it says that everything is cooked to order it arrived...

This is a great place, the food is good , the service is great, very clean & clean toilets. We called in on Thursday 26/09 for morning coffee. The service was very good, the coffee was excellent but the scones are flat, they taste ok...

Nice enough surroundings. Have been once before when we had cheesecake with was nice enough, but felt that the base was too thick and hard, so had a different cake today. My sister said that her lemon drizzle was really dry and I tried it...

After shopping in Goole we hopped on the M62 towards Hull,we have seen this garden centre advertised many times but just never got there,today we made a determined effort,we were not disappointed. It was around 1.50 pm when we arrived,it was quite busy but a...

My husband and I visit quite often. I am a coffee lover and they do make a great Americano (with cream, of course)! We always share a dessert as they are large portions. We ate there last night, both having the steak and ale pie....

I have been a regular customer at the restaurant for the last 4 years or so. I’m so upset with my experience today. On ordering a salad, I received a salad that did not taste the best and the salad leaves looked slightly out of...

A pleasant environment tucked away in the garden centre. Food is consistently good and the scones are delicious! Staff are attentive, even when busy. A regular go to!

We frequently visit with our grandson who is nearly 3, we have taken him since he was just over a year old. we have always found the staff great. They give him crayons and a picture to fill in. The food is not fast food...

We have eaten many times at the Olive Tree and can highly recommend it. Always a friendly welcome from Evette and her team. Food is always excellent and cooked fresh which sometimes requires a wait at busy times but always worth waiting for. Best thing...

A nice enough restaurant/coffee shop inside a garden centre. The waitresses were very pleasant and cheery. The food was a disappointment, though. We both had the same simple choice - fish finger sandwich with latte. To keep this brief, the sandwiches were tasteless, the side...

I visited yesterday with my parents. They come here regularly but it was my first visit as I don't live local anymore. I booked and it was a good job as the restaurant was full. We were met by a lovely lady who I believe...

Great surroundings, pleasant staff and great menu for snacks or substantive meals. Right in middle of garden centre/gift shop so can provide a welcome rest. Cake selection is very tempting and the triple cooked chips are delicious.

Visited many times since opening a couple of years ago and everything has been excellent every time. The staff are really pleasant and you can have a really good laugh with them (no surprise that Yvette won best customer services award at the HDM Awards...

First time eating here . Treat myself to a breakfast and coffee. Good and efficient service and the breakfast was yummy. Will be going again.

A good selection of food. Lots of sandwiches, salads, as well as cooked dishes. And cakes! Delicious home made cakes. Soft drinks, beers, teas, coffees, hot chocolates. Reasonable prices. In pleasant setting. A good couple of hours to spend round the well stocked garden center...

A popular place, so you need to book what ever the day! We took my Mum for afternoon tea..a feast ... We had a mixture of sandwiches...ham,cheese, chicken, tuna Salad, 2 huge slices of sausage roll and a scotch egg... Unlimited tea & coffee.. Then...

We love The Olive Tree. Food is fabulous , staff so friendly and the service is first class. Home cooked food with a great choice. Very popular and we would suggest reserving a table for busy days. Yvette is fabulous and we bring our elderly...

Just had an amazing burger as recommended by my son (has to be good to impress a teenager!) who needs a big tasty from the above mentioned when you’ve got better right here! Service brilliant as usual and without a doubt compliments to the kitchen...

A lovely place for lunch or just for a coffee and cake. Really nice food, excellent cakes, lovely coffee. The staff are nice and friendly. Do check if there are any special functions on. And a very good garden centre

Great food, lovely staff . Something a bit different for lunch. It was really busy so obviously popular. Deserves to do well.

We have visited Elleker Lodge Garden Centre many times to have a hassle free lunch. Their restaurant The Olive Tree Coffee Shop and Restaurant is excellent! Great choice of meals, served efficiently and always with a smile! Yesterday I had the best Cherry Cheesecake I...

Enjoyed a lovely piece of cake & coffee. Very busy place but welcoming & friendly. Looking forward to visiting again for a meal sometime soon

Heard about this place through a friend and have been three times in total. 1st time was autumn 18 and had no complaints 2nd time was Christmas 18 and we sat at a table, got our own menus and no one came to take our...

I visited The Olive Tree with my elderly Mum and Aunt. Coffee was excellent but Carrot Cake dry. They advertise all cakes as “home made” but when my Mum told the young waitress about the Carrot Cake, her reply, “ we will pass your comment...

I go in for coffee and eats on a regular basis with a group of cyclists. A while back the service was patchy, but it's always excellent now, even when the cafe is busy. It's getting more and more popular and deservedly so.

Seated very quickly and drinks order taken, unfortunately, the coffees took over 15mins to arrive, the cafe wasn’t really busy so a little disappointed...

Ordered the leek and potato soup this evening whilst waiting for my son at training. Absolutely delicious and hit the spot, perfect for a cold evening. Staff lovely as always and prompt service. My only request would be to please dispose of the chipped crockery!

Called initially to view the Christmas display and decided to have a meal whilst there. Menu is wide and varied so we’d defy anyone not to find something they fancy. Danielle informed us it was steak night (which included a glass of wine each) whilst...

Taken here as an anniversary treat by my Father in law. We all had the Ploughmans lunch one of nicest ploughmans all sorts of nice things on it certainly filled us up. We followed it with delicious apple pie and ice cream . Highly reccomend...

Went here today as the advertised a McMillan coffee morning. When we arrived they had the McMillan flags all around the fridges with cakes in. My friend and I purchased a piece of carrot cake and a drink each, the cake was edible but quite...

Lunch with an old friend. Superb omelettes - full to the brim of proper ham and cheese, home cooked 'chippy' style chips and salad.Prompt and attentive at table service.Good cups of tea too.Fabulous and will return if in the area in the future.Thank you so much for the lovely experience.

Taken here for lunch by a good friend and what a lovely lunch it was I had the ploughmans well worth going for it was fantastic go here for a lovely relaxed lunch

They are open late on a Thursday evening for a steak night offer. The portions are very generous and the steaks are good.What makes it so enjoyable is "Mrs Personality" the manageress..... she is so bubbly and great fun ( as long as she doesn't sing too loud!) We had such a hoot with her and her lovely co-worker.Nothing is too much trouble . So if you are feeling hungry and "down in the dumps" go there to be well fed and entertained. I guarantee she will lift your spirits!

I went after an exercise session with the dog in tow .. There is an dog friendly indoor sitting area outside of the main restraint. It felt like sitting outside on a warm day. Adjacent to the ' outside seating area' .there were tables to eat full meals. It reminded me of being on holiday the way it was set up. The staff serve you and collect your payment if you are on your own with the dog. It provides water too. I only had a coffee this time but I have had meals there. It is lovely food well presented and reasonably priced. The staff are courteous and professional. I have already brought friends on two separate occasions to the coffee shop and restaurant. Just as an aside, the garden center and its staff are very friendly knowlageble and helpful. I've bought lots of plants and gardening requirements there. It's very good. Great gift shop too. .

Food terrible, fish cakes did not taste of fish,beef burger dry and inedible.When asked if meals were alright,I said no beef burger dry and tasteless.Message from chef was the burger as a hundred percent beef! It was dreadful not an experience to be repeated, or a place to recommend