The Olive Tree Tea Room & Garden in Babergh

Very friendly staff who were very accommodating when 12 of us visited! Lots of cakes and drinks to choose from.

Went for lunch great ambiance and super friendly efficient service. A good selection of Menu choices our lunch was delicious. Only negative is the outside toilet a bit chilly this time of year!

Beautiful light and airy decoration. Spring like pastoral feel. Shaker furniture. Nice courtyard. Dogs are now allowed in and get treats. Nice lunch menu. Better on savory foods than cakes. Recommend more for lunch than afternoon tea.

Great breakfasts, come here often with my husband who as a cooked breakfast connoisseur says they are amongst the best he has ever eaten (and he should know!)

Sunday morning breakfast. Actually pretty decent food and a good pit of tea for £8. It's a nice cafe in the centre of melford.

We arrived and were seated from the waitress shouting at the other end of the room to take a seat where we like. It wasn't the busiest place but she looked very flustered. Eventually got a menu and were told that there would be a 45 minute wait for food. We said we would have a drink and think about it. We felt we were an inconvenience and being told about the wait, felt we were being put off. The waitress never returned to take our order so we left.

I have been a few times to the Olive Tree, sitting inside and out. Both lovely areas. Every time I have visited, the staff have always been friendly, polite and helpful. The food and drinks are delicious. They have the best coffee! Everything is homemade and freshly cooked to order so there can be a wait when they are busy but it's well worth it. For a large group of us, I always book a table as they can get full up quickly.

What a great place, staff superb, prices great, service without fault, and great food highly recomended. We will go again

Good variety of choices, delicious, tasty dishes. Service was a little on the slow side but the quality of the food made up for it. We were shocked to hear other diners complaining vociferously to the young staff about the length of time their meals had taken. In these exceptionally trying times for the hospitality industry, a little understanding from patrons goes a long way. Staff are up against it, are under huge pressure and are trying their best. Be kind, be empathetic and leave a tip!

While waiting for the National Trust to open, went down to this absolutely delightful restaurant. The service was second to none with totally attentive pleasant people who were very knowledgeable. The gluten-free food for my wife was extremely nice and tasteful. My choice was scrumptious. More than happy to endorse this place to everybody!

Service slow! We stopped for a coffee and breakfast. They did provide gluten free bread with the meal. We had to pay with cash! Something we are not used to, and rarely carry any since the start of the pandemic!

A walk around Long Melford, a pleasant-looking tea room... We were in luck! Once inside, we had to be proactive in getting a menu and then ordering. The food and drink took an age to arrive; both were good. The service really was awful. There were two young women/teeagers trying to cope with the serving and the washing up between them. Someone else was helping with the food preparation. I paid with cash. There wasn't enough change in the till. One of the waitresses asked her manager for some change. The response was a shock: the woman unscrewed the 'Tips' jar and threw the money onto the counter with 'Take it out of there!' snarl at the girl. As we waited outside the shop for a moment, others came out with their own moans and groans. Will we return? Never!

Mushroom and bacon soup and prawn and salmon quiche. Both really freshly homemade and tasty. Great friendly service too!

We popped in just for a coffee in the pretty garden, the coffee and the service was good. Loos are in the garden which was great in the current environment. Thank you.

Avoid!!!!! - - Scrambled Eggs microwaved - Sausages disgusting & cheap - Crumpets over cooked and hard - Over priced - Staff lacked enthusiasm and ... life. Do not recommend & Will not go back.

The Olive Tree is a lovely tea room. It was cosy, the food was great and the staff friendly. Will definitely visit again when in Long Melford.

We popped in for a light lunch. My husband had the chicken wrap and I had the creamy mushrooms, both from the specials board. Both were excellent and very tasty. I am gluten free. I also prefer alternative milk for my coffee, but it wasn’t an issue. Good service and we had a very pleasant table in the garden.

From the outside the Olive Tree Tea Rooms looked very inviting. Sat at our table & read "local sourced produce" on the menu. My husband loves a sausage sandwich with butchers sausages you'd like to think from the Butchers up the road, but didn't taste that way, tasted like Walls sausages. Sandwiches arrived, I buy this bread from Tesco, thought the bread might have come from the Bakers up the road from the Tea Room. My sandwich filling was ok nothing exciting & definitely not over filled. Such a shame as The Olive Tree has the potential to be a lovely little tea room.

A warm welcome, good food and excellent quality earmark this cafe, which has a style all of its own in the shabby-chic genre. We had looked in at some of the other eateries in the village on a cold wet weekday lunchtime, and felt obliged to look further. 'Nuff said! The Olive Tree's owner and single helper were very busy as there was a group of Ladies That Lunch, and loads of other patrons - every table was occupied. Luckily one came free immediately and we sat down to enjoy an excellent Rustic Rarebit with loads of salad and pickle garnish, and a bacon and brie salad for my husband which they kindly adapted to suit his no-carb diet. Sizeable portions, good value and such a pleasant and attractive atmosphere. Best in town!!!

Normally good service and reasonable food but stood waiting at the counter for 10 mins and no one serving ; just chatter from the kitchen. Left quietly!

From outside looks quaint, inside well laid out and decorated. Seems to be a family owned/run business. It was quite popular but not full. The two staff were both busy in the kitchen, or waiting, and so occasionally patrons were waiting to pay or have orders taken.Menu was fairly straightforward, and what we had was quite good.The let down were the ‘outside’ toilets which are very basic and could be cold in bad weather. These really need a major refurbishment.

My friends and I choose to visit here for lunch & a catch up. I had never been before, was abit disappointed as really wanted a Jacket Potatoe but they did not have any, was told they only cooked 2 and they had gone. We all decided on baguettes & sandwich. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. We were not rushed and was left to chat. I would recommend and will definitely go again.

Lovely little Tea Shop with small but varied menu, Nice atmosphere With Good Service and friendly Staff.

I have been visiting The Olive Tree in Long Melford for about 2 years now and I absolutely love it. We make a special trip from Colchester because we hold this place in such high regard when we fancy a family lunch out. The staff are exceptionally friendly and efficient and I’ve never once had a problem with service. The restaurant is clean and beautifully decorated. My youngest child loves the fairy lights. My favourite dish to order is the soup, no matter what flavour soup it is, it is always delicious, we’ve even tried to make soup as good at home but it’s never quite as good! My 7 year old son loves their soup too and is always trying to steal mine. I have ordered other things from the menu in the past such as the polughmams and chilli con carne and these have also been very tasty. I would highly recommend The Olive Tree to anybody visiting Long Melford.

Conclusions;A lovely little cafe, serving some cracking food.The afternoon tea was definitely good value for money. Cons.Nothing really.No afternoon teas after 14.15hrIf we were pushed . . . .the loos are not the greatest.Pros.Now the good bit.Prebooked afternoon tea for two, for 14.00hrWe turned up 10 minutes early, but were met with good cheer and shown to our table.Chose our sandwiches (brie and cranbury & ham and mustard, both on granery bread)Tea turned up promptly, closely followed by our full afternoon tea (see photo)Presentation was not formal, but was original. There was also plenty of it! The sandwiches were 1st class, really tasty and came with a small but adequate and delicious salad. The scones two each, were, again, really flavoursome with butter, enough jam and plenty of clotted cream.We were worried that we would not be able to do justice to the cakes, so, only had one scone each, putting the others to one side.Unfortunately, the volume of cakes did for us. We had three pieces, but that left nine . . . . . . . . yes, nine.No worries, the lovely, bubbly waitress bagged them for us.All in all, a very tasty tea, made better by staff who clearly enjoyed their jobs and made sure that we were happy with our visit.We will be back.

My daughter and I came into The Olive Tree last week for lunch, we were greeted by very pleasant staff and the food was absolutely delicious. It was also clear that a lot of time had been put into the presentation of our meals, making our experience special and enjoyable. Will definitely be coming here for lunch again soon.

Ordered a prawn baguette. Couldn’t believe it came with only 7 prawns (in a load of sauce). Asked for more filling, got a hostile look, 3 more prawns and no apology. My wife’s smoked salmon baguette was hardly generous, but we decided not to bother the manageress who was busy huffing around us and avoiding eye contact. Just avoid. There are so many alternatives that actually want to serve you.

Unfriendly service, badly made drinks, was told a half hour wait for a couple of sandwiches despite the place being nearly empty... waited over an hour then gave up and left. Won't be going back.

On ordering a sandwich and jacket potato, we were warned that it would take 30 minutes, at most, as they were busy (they really weren't). The drinks were served, but after an hour we decided to walk out without food or payment.

Very slow and rather offhand service (despite there being very few customers). Food was inedible so we left it: soggy rarebit made with poor quality cheese on equally poor quality bread. Accompanying salad would have had spare room if served on a spoon. Regret having paid for such substandard fare.

The olive tree is a wonderful cafe that does the most amazing hot chocolates and good food. The young waitress was lovely. (We left a £3 tip for our “£9.99” snack). We were overcharged by another rude lady who seemed to be running the cafe. When we politely suggested that we had been charged too much, she handed us £1 out of the till and then said ‘oh I guess you want the rest then’ and tossed 25p at us and walked off.

Best tasting fry up I have had. Fresh locally sourced produce. Very friendly and polite staff. Would make a perfect intimate wedding venue.

Stopped here for breakfast on the way back from a weekend away further up in Suffolk. The Olive Tree is unimposing, but bigger than it looks, consisting of a modest tearoom and outside seating. We had breakfast, which was delicious (both meat and vegan options). They also sell cakes and teas, with kids options on meals. The lady in charge was very friendly. Cost was mid-range - just under £10 for large breakfast

We were planning on visiting Melford Hall but decided to have a look in town first for lunch instead of eating at the National Trust. So glad we did as we discovered The Olive Tree and decided to go in. The staff were lovely and very friendly. We ordered our drinks and food. My husband went for the ploughmans and I had the homemade quiche. The service was quick and the food was very good indeed. My portion of quiche was massive but it was so delicious that I just had to eat it all, the pastry was fabulous. The ploughmans was also very good with a nice selection of cheeses. We will definitely come back next time we visit Long Melford (I am already trying to think up an excuse to go back) and will happily recommend it to family and friends.

Lovely little coffee stop in a beautiful historic town. The service has been lovely and the food is great. It has a lovely old world charm. Love sitting on the window seat sipping our drinks.

My husband and I visited this cafe recently, my husband ordered a baguette with all the trimmings, I ordered a bacon sandwich. His arrived within 5 minutes after roughly 20 minutes I went and asked how much longer mine was going to be , I went back to my seat no one came to update me ( we were the only customers in there.) after another 10 minutes mine was served , the lady who brought it just said sorry with no explanation but she was quite rude, ( my husband had almost finished his). they came and took his plate away when I was still eating. when we went to pay another person asked if everything was ok I told her what happened, she had a very “ I don’t care attitude “ like the rest of the staff.

We were a family party of 4, in Long Melford on a very wet morning. It was too early for lunch, but not a good day for walking in the rain, so having spotted The Olive Tree, we thought it to be an ideal place for a coffee stop.

My daughter her baby son and I visited this lovely tearoom for the first time having just moved to the area. We were given a warm welcome by a friendly waitress and we ordered a delicious lunch of quiche and a chicken salad. The portions were generous and the price very reasonable. Nothing was too much trouble and we were well looked after. Will definitely visit again.

We arrived at a little after midday on 20th June 2019. Lunchtime 'rush' would be overstating the case. One or two couples were seated indoors and the same again in the courtyard garden. All were already eating or drinking.

Customer service and general manners seem foreign here. Went for lunch with my mother and aunt and ended up being insulted and treated with the most laughable amount of respect, to the point I felt so uncomfortable I broke down in tears. The waitress went and took another family‘s oder who had quite clearly arrived a great deal post to our arrival and then when I merely glanced over in confusion she said to my mother „your daughter or whoever she is just gave me such a dirty look all you have to do is point it out“ when I am definitely not one to have the confidence to notify the staff that, actually, we were here first.

Our first (but definitely not our last) visit to this cosy and charming Tea Room. The three of us tried different items from the varied menu and all of us enjoyed our choices. Simple and tasty including very fresh salad side orders. Friendly and efficient service even though it was busy. Well worth a visit.

Very similar experience to previous review. 40 minute wait for two very soggy rarebits. Service without a smile.

Stopped in for lunch. Placed order at 1.15 for 2 soup of the day and 1 simple sandwich. At 2.00 pm we were getting angry and hungry. When weasked we were told it would be another 10 minutes. We left.

Wandering through Long Melford we were getting peckish and after dismissing a nearby lunch option we spotted The Olive tree so decided to try it.

We visited on a Sunday lunch time with 2 small children. I had booked ahead to be sure there would be a table for 6 and our table was ready and waiting with a jug of water and glasses. The staff were attentive and friendly, nothing was too much bother for them. Although there was not a specific children's menu they were happy to provide extra plate to split the food between them. The specials board looked really good and the portions of quiche we had was huge and delicious!

First time visiting and the visit was a welcome, relaxing lunch, where I could freely chat with my friend without feeling rushed, or imposed upon. The staff seemed pretty busy but we secured a nice table and service was efficient. Portion sizes are adequate, with large pots of tea to boot. Food choice was good for size of establishment and was delivered in expected time. Desserts are sufficient with hot options and a choice of cake offered.

This was a lovely relaxing tea room ,the decor was beautifully done , very tasteful. The staff very friendly and efficient. There is a varied menu and we opted for the afternoon tea which was served in a mini crate !! Very original and different . We really enjoyed it and brought home the cakes we didn’t eat . We will visit again and recommend it to friends.

We were passing through this delightful village on our way home and decided to stop for a cup of tea. It was 3.15 pm and a notice on the door said that the tea-room closed at 4 pm. There was only one other couple inside. We ordered tea for two and were persuaded to share a fruit scone as those displayed on the counter looked inviting. We chose one that looked nice but the lady said she would get us a fresh one from the kitchen. The scone from the kitchen certainly did not seem freshly baked that day and just crumbled into a mess when cut. As we were pouring our tea another member of staff walked to the front entrance and put the closed sign up (at least 30 minutes prior to the advertised time) and then switched the quite pleasant background music off ! She bid farewell to the other lady and left. The remaining lady then started mopping the kitchen floor which was in full view of us and made us feel as though we were keeping her up ! We paid and left at 3.40 pm. Sadly this is typical of so many English tea-rooms/cafes. If you are open till 4 pm then turning music off and putting a closed sign up 40 minutes early is not at all welcoming and in fact will lose valuable profits. These people would do well to learn from our European neighbours who value customers right up to the last minute.

A great place for tea and cakes or a light meal. Our cake was lovely and the food others were having looked good. Family run. Good, friendly service. The toilet is out the back and rather chilly in the cold weather.

We called in after visiting the National Trust place nearby (definitely worth a visit) and had soup, and sausage rolls. the pudding with custard was delicious. The toilet is outside, (not much fun in the winter) and the garden is actually a patio but hey. Fine to stop by for breakfast, lunch etc. I saw someone having afternoon tea and they seemed happy enough too.

Having been turned away from another tearoom due to having a baby in a pram, we were warmly welcomed here. The staff were very friendly and attentive.

We went there 1 week and had a great lunch. Nicely filled sandwich and as described on the menu, big salad with a lovely dressing and crisps. We went back the following week and received a sandwich with just tuna (no red onion or cucumber as on the menu) , a few crisps and the salad was served literally in a tiny tea light holder!!

Met a friend here for lunch, which extended well into the afternoon. The staff were lovely. The food is delicious, but a little expensive for what it is, you can get cheaper lunches in Long Melford. I had the Rarebit (one of my favourites) and as the afternoon wore on I then had coffee and walnut cake. It has a pretty garden at the rear which is nice to sit out in on a warm day, I have also been here with a disabled relative, and managed to negotiate the step out into the garden with a wheelchair.

The afternoon tea here is priced resonably, however the only thing you can choose is your sandwich. We were given spiced fruit cake, carrot cake and a winter berry dessert, none of which myself and my friends like, so most of the afternoon tea we didn’t enjoy or eat. Going to the counter there were all different cakes we could have had the choice of. Included in the price is unlimited tea, but if you don’t like tea, the coffee is expensive and not included. I understand coffee from a machine is more expensive but why not offer unlimited instant coffee for those who don’t like tea. Also a 330ml can of Diet Coke was £2.25, outrageous. The best part about it was the sandwich, even then wasn’t worth £14.50, the cakes are definitely packet mixes too, they taste like Betty Crocker not homemade.

I have to say staff are lovely and helpful, but after being told at 11.10 that they cannot do any breakfasts , I had asked if they could just do a couple of eggs bacon and mushrooms ... they said none of their cakes are wheat or gluten free, my Fiancé had ordered scones and a coffee ... I just a coffee ... 10 mins later a couple arrived on the next table and where served what looked like a full English breakfast. When I went to pay for our drinks etc I asked why I couldn’t order from breakfast menu and people arriving after us did get served , I was told that they had ordered a breakfast muffin ( full English on a muffin) I couldn’t order without any bread or muffin or deviate from menu as the owner /chef didn’t cater for ‘Faddy food people’ ... so no omitting bread....

Had lunch here me and wife food was home cooked portions were generous I thought it was a bit pricey everything was clean and tidy staff were polite and helpful and friendly

Had afternoon tea here last Saturday on our weekend away. It was really lovely and one of the nicest scones I have ever had out! Beautifully cooked and not dry like so many I've had that just fall apart. Staff very nice and the price was very reasonable. It's a shame we don't live nearby or we'd probably go in all the time!

Having been customers of this venue since it opened and introduced many people to it including their gift shop next door. We were disappointed by our experience this morning.

We tried to have some lunch at the Olive Tree recently, the sign on the door said "open until 430pm" so in we went only to be told they weren't serving food anymore. The time was 3pm so what's the point of staying open until 430pm (another hour and a half) and not serve food? We ended up in a chain pub when what we really wanted to do was support the local and smaller business. Hopefully the owner will take these comments on board and improve their service.

I live opposite and pop in 2-3 times a day when i am in town . . everything about the Olive Tree is fantastic, lunchtime tables are normally all full with regulars and tourists alike. . If i did have one word of advice for the owner it would be, open longer. . 9.30 is quite late to open judging by the amount of people who try and walk in from 8am onwards every day . and maybe open a bit later during summer months, once again many people try the door after you have gone at 4ish . . anyhow, all up a great place with friendly staff. .

I have been here several times and are never let down - food great, coffee great and staff very welcoming- thank you for another fabulous lunch.

Went back to this cafe for lunch having previously been, loved it and given it 5 stars. This time the experience was the opposite. Service was really slow, the cafe had run out of basic products and when the food arrived you could tell how rushed the staff we - so Tuna mayonnaise dripping liquid where the can hadn’t been drained properly. So don’t dismiss this pace as it can be excellent but it can also be really poor.

On a friends recommendation we had lunch there on Sunday, very nice food and service and the way it was set out was delightful, different and interesting, we will be sure to visit again when in the area

Popped in for a cuppa to be told we could not stay at the table we were sitting at as it was reserved. We had not noticed the reserved sign as it was facing the other way. We were then told we could sit at another table providing we were gone by 1pm (an hour away) I don't know why we stayed and gave them our custom, must be a British thing. The next day we went to Long Melford Tea Room just up the road with its quirky wallpaper and happy friendly owner and was made very welcome.

Went in for snacks, tea / coffee and were surprised as to how well they have done it. On the main street, which is very long indeed for a village (hence the name of the village), so seek it out if you need a break. Essentially it's a tea room which does simple food but there is plenty of variety, served with a smile. Baguettes, wraps and sandwiches made to order with a decent variety. Good coffee. Some limited cooked food but the surroundings are nice and if the weather permits, there is a nice terrace garden invisible from the main street. Toiletes spotless, always a good sign. Nicely done.

Took a break from our shopping to have tea and cake at the Olive Tree - lovely cafe and the cakes were excellent. Will go back to try lunch next time I'm in Suffolk. The toilets were a bit cold being outside, but otherwise a very nice place to rest weary feet.

Received a warm welcome and were seated promptly, I had a bacon and brie bagette,Wife had an excellent sausage wrap both were excellent value with plenty of filling and side salad,staff very attentive and efficient, a chance visit, brilliant oasis,We will be back .

Happened to stumble across this wonderful place when on our first ride out of the year with the Fenlanders Harley motorbike group. Just what we all needed. A great cup of coffee and soup and a roll, which was absolutely delicious. They even catered for my husband with gluten free bread for his sandwich. The Olive Tree is a beautiful place with lovely staff. They didn't even mind that we was all from the biker community. Will recommend to others and will most certainly be back to try some other delights. Thank you so much

Had lunch booked for Mothers’ day Received a warm welcome and were seated promptly We were given a reasonably priced menu and our orders were taken without delay The food was excellent and very well presented Could not fault the restaurant and would certainly revisit.

Visited The Olive Tree for afternoon tea as a family of 9 without pre-booking. Lovely selection of cakes and delightful mini scones, and our choice of sandwiches. Not a pretentious afternoon tea, with cucumber sandwiches and perfect little mini cakes, but a great selection of homemade and shop brought cakes. The Lemon possets were exceptional. We actually had so many cakes, we had to take some home!

Wanted just a casual tea room for a light lunch yesterday while mooching about Long Melford. This lovely cafe totally fitted the bill. Lovely decor and clean with really friendly staff and a good menu. The food was lovely - especially the tomato and red pepper soup - totally delicious. Highly recommend this cafe.

Sunday was the third time my wife & i have stopped here for food and the second for a Sunday roast lunch.

quaint. . sells tea coffees and cakes. . what can go wrong. . all good. . i popped by and grabbed a coffee and a cake last week, all good. .

I have been to this tea room several times and always a warm welcome and a lovely atmosphere. Went yesterday for lunch and it was, as always, delicious. It is probably best to describe as "light lunch". Two of us had baked potatoes - these come with substantial fillings and lots of different choice, along with coleslaw and a generous side salad.One had an omelette - again with lots of salad and coleslaw, and I had a delicious quiche - a very hearty portion with a side salad. If you want to go for breakfast or afternoon tea they are both available and there are often gluten free choices. The cakes look scrumptious but never tried them - one day! I now see they do Sunday lunch as well which I am sure will be as delicious as the rest of their offerings, would think booking essential for this.

I popped in for a quick cup of coffee and a chocolate brownie. Both were delicious and I would recommend this tea room. It was busy but the service was prompt and friendly.

My wife and I had a great English breakfast with the ingredients sourced from local butchers. CLASS!

Don't get me wrong this is a lovely tea shop serving great food... we'd just some tea and a freshly baked scone in the garden (which is a delightful space, like the tea shop itself) but we were greeted by "we've stopped doing cooked food" even though we only wanted a light afternoon tea. The rule was repeated to all customers on being seated; and at 3:01pm when we heard a customer asking for a baked potato we overheard the young waitress saying "sorry no more cooked food, we don't serve anything past 3pm".

Friendly staff and a really nice outdoor space. Had homemade scones with cream and jam and really nice. Generous pots of tea.

Very pretty tea room with great coffee and cakes. Pretty vintage inspired decor with things to purchase. Very reasonable priced

The menu is very varied with everything from toasties, quiche, platters, jacket potatoes to afternoon tea.

Today we had a very diaspointing experience, despite having ordered our drinks as we past the counter on the way to the rear garden at five to eleven, when the drinks arrived at one minute past eleven we were refused breakfast as breakfast finishes at eleven. We didnt touch our coffees but paid for them. Neither waitresses seemed bothered at our disappointment. Surprisingly inflexible for a small business. Whilst I accept people have cut off points for various reasons, I doubt this needed to be so strictly unsypethetically enforced.

Just popped in for a coffee before going for a walk. Service really good and menu looked extensive. Lots of people having breakfast. Outside area when weather nice.

Lovely little tea room, with a small but cosy back Garden. We both had a milkshake as it was very hot. They were lovely and creamy and came with cream on the top and a straw.

On Saturday 24/6 I popped into the Olive Tree with my partner and was told when I sat down there was no more hot food so I asked for balsonic and bread, the waitress said this wouldn't be a problem but shortly came back to say the chef/ owner would not allow me to have balsonic and bread and I had to have sandwich which was considerably more money and more effort to prepare

Service, food and ambience was excellent! Exceptional quality and value for money,we would highly recommend The Olive Tree and we a fortunate enough to live locally so will be visiting again soon. Love the cute decor and having a proper China tea cup too, had all the extra finishing touches. Thank you!

Having walked out of the Swan (separate review) we walked down the road and were greeted cheerfully at The Olive Tree when we enquired about breakfast. My friend had the full English and I had scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and it was reasonably priced. Nice environment and good service.

Lovely food, excellent staff happy and very pleasant nothing too much trouble. It was a lovely day so we sat in the garden. Inside was very pretty, very clean and tidy, fabulous atmosphere. Large pot of tea with plenty of milk. Wish we lived nearer,but we will go back. Excellent

We had a very nice lunch here today.

We called in here on a hot afternoon and ordered ice cream! The ice cream is home made and was delicious. Very refreshing on a hot day. Various flavours available and I recommend the peanut butter! We sat outside in the shade which was pleasant. Service good and staff friendly. Recommended.

We visited Long Melford yesterday on one of the hottest days in the year and after walking round no admiring the beautiful buildings in the village we popped in here for one of their home made ice creams - my husband choosing rhubarb and custard and I had a strawberry and peach one and they were absolutely delicious and not too expensive either! The interior of the cafe is very light, bright and inviting and has a lovely enclosed outside area too! The staff are also very friendly!

We were in Long Melford as a family of 4, visiting Melford Hall. We arrived early and had to kill some time. We wandered along the high street and stopped in the Olive Tree for a slice of cake and a cup of tea.

Discovered the Olive Tree by chance when visiting the nearby Melford Hall.I was very impressed with the ambience,food and the very helpful waitress.It is obviously a very popular place as all inside tables were full yogether with several outside. Highly recommended.

Went to the Olive Tree for breakfast last weekend and were delighted at the fresh cooked food as well as the smiling and very helpful staff. Such a great delight to have service like that, so uch so that we went back there yesterday again for breakfast.

First time visiting and will be coming back. Lovely homemade food and setting is very modern and trendy. Waitresses were very pleasant and accommodating to our food requests as we had a starter to share. Not over priced either. Best place in Melford to go.

Excellent fresh food served by friendly and efficient staff who make me feel very welcome (I visit regularly). Cafe is prettily decorated and has a lovely homely feel. Sandwiches are made with lovely fresh bread and fillings are generous; their jacket potato with chilli and cheese is to die for. The cakes are amazing and far too tempting.

Once again a very enjoyable visit to one of my favourite coffee shops .Always a friendly welcome and brilliant service .The food is always lovely and freshly prepared .

This is my regular favourite stop off while waiting for my bus home. Coffee is good, home baked cakes yummy. I meet various friends here and on occasions have lunch here. Service is good and friendly and there is always a welcome when you enter

It was a pleasure to find such a lovely smile and welcome in a very pretty cafe. We enjoyed a good coffee and sausage sandwich which was freshly cooked. Will certainly be making a return visit. Judith

Having waited for what seemed an eternity I was presented with a chicken and bacon baguette which to coin an old phrase was "as tough as an old boot" the woman serving with the glasses was incredibly rude and quite frankly I didn't care for her establishment or her face. Will not be returning.

The young ladies working here are an absolute delight! We'd booked a table and were there early but were made very welcome even though we must have been a bit of a nuisance on a busy Easter Saturday! The hot chocolate I had was lovely and the other hot drinks looked delicious. I always have the homemade soup as it is so yummy and the rarebit and ploughmans lunch were both thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and mum. The cakes and desserts looked scrumptious, but alas we were too full! There are several places to eat in Long Melford, but we always make sure we book a table at the Olive Tree! It never disappoints - love it!...