The Potting Shed in North Hertfordshire

T When we turned up they were just closing, however very welcoming and served with hot drinks and pleasant smile. Good value for money, will certainly be returning to sample some of their fayre, what they had left looked lovely, need to try some now.

Such a lovely coffee shop - beautifully laid out and a wonderful and delicious range of (actual) home made cakes

Popped in for coffee but landed up having a light breakfast which the wife and I both ate with gusto. Thought about also having a slice of the homemade cake as they look so nice but need to keep on the my waistline so did'nt but will on our next visit. Coffe was good.

Delicious home cooked and fresh ingredients we both enjoyed jacket potatoes with home made coleslaw and salad. Great ambiance and wonderful friendly table service.

Lovely breakfast, great value for money. Will definately be back as they have a great loyalty scheme

We visited the potting shed cafe just over a week ago and had a superb breakfast, it was so nice and the service was just excellent.I wanted to put a comment on the web, but couldn’t find them under the garden centre name, as the service and food were both outstanding, and great value for money, we went back today for a second visit which was equally rewarding.Well done you should be very proud of your staff and cafe.Mike & Jackie

Visited today with my husband and his elderly mum. After wondering around the nursery and looking at the chickens, we stopped for lunch at The Potting Shed. Lovely staff, very attentive and patient with mum. We ordered jacket potatoes and a toasted sandwich. Everything is cooked fresh to order and it was delicious. Very generous filling in the sandwich and really tasty bread (I’m informed the jackets were lovely too!) Reasonably priced.

A friend and I regularly stop here for a late lunch and are always greeted with warmth and a smile.

This place is a hidden treasure. It’s located within a lovely local garden centre. The staff are lovely and offer a warm welcome. We had the breakfast, which was well cooked and one of the tastiest around. My

I visited the cafe with my husband for lunch and wasn’t disappointed. I had a brie and cranberry toasted sandwich with coleslaw both of which were delicious. The staff were very accommodating letting us know when a table in the main cafe was free.

We visited The Potting Shed on the recommendation of friends and were not disappointed. A great selection of homemade lunches, delicious cakes,friendly staff (also in the garden centre) and dog friendly too! We will be back.

What a pleasure to visit this cafe. The staff were so friendly, welcoming and prompt. The food is homemade and really delicious (especially the coleslaw). A great local cafe that I will be sure to return to.

This used to be a lovely friendly restaurant and reading the reviews it appears it still should be. However, we were just finishing off our drinks when at exactly 4 o'clock (closing time) the lights were turned out on us and another family. We'd all nearly finished so it seemed rather excessive and rude. We were made to feel that customers were just an inconvenience to the staff.

We were greeted with a warm welcome and a hearty breakfast menu! Plenty of room to park bikes and clearly a lm animal friendly venue too! Perfect to have a cuppa and scrambled eggs mid way through a long, chilly cycle ride! Thanks

We had a lovely hour in the cafe doing a bit of sketching on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The staff were attentive as it wasn't busy and home-made cake was great too. We'll definitely come back as we are local.

Tucked away near Letchworth / Stotfold is this delightful little café serving simple yet very tasty home cooked fare and without the high prices of the chain garden centres. The soup of the Day was delicious. Highly recommend a visit.

This is a fairly small cafe, so the menu isn't vast, but there's a good selection and the food is freshly prepared and delicious. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the prices very reasonable. A refreshing change from the overpriced and uninspired food at some garden centres.

I stopped by this café with a friend and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I tried their mocha and a slice of raspberry and elderflower cake, which were delightful. I will definitely be returning! Highly recommended if you're in the area.

A very small, basic, clean cafe squashed on the side of a tiny nursery. Friendly staff who try hard.Very limited and old-fashioned English menu. Seating for 30 crammed into a very small space.

Popped in here with my 2 year old and her Grand dad to see the chickens and decided to stay for lunch, the staff are so friendly and helpful and the food is really well made and delicious.

We needed lunch, but had our dog with us. Thornes Garden Nursery came up on Google and we decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised. The Potting Shed cafe has a separate room where dogs are allowed in and on this occasion we had it to ourselves. The room and furniture were clean and tidy. The service was efficient and cheery. The extensive lunch menu made choosing difficult, with wraps, sandwiches, baked potatoes, soups and salads all on offer. You can choose your own fillings from a huge list as well. The tuna and cheese baked potato was piled high with the filling and the potato was cooked perfectly. The toasted ham and brie wrap, accompanied by crisps and salad was perfect. We sadly had no room for one of their amazing cakes, maybe next time.

Lovely shop and cafe. Could have a greater choice of plants and make the ones on display more attractive

Was a nice little surprise. Passed a few time and decided to stop for lunch. Great food friendly staff. Will return with my mum next time.

The customer service and attention to detail was excellent. The food was quite frankly delicious and you can not beat a cheery smile and hello. The guys and gals here go out of their way to make your dining expirence top notch ..... Thanks we will definitely be back! Deserves Five Stars ..... :)

We love this little coffee shop at the nursery. We can walk there, which is always nice, but they have nice cakes, lovely coffee and a selection of things for lunches. On a sunny day you can sit outside. They close at 4 so be warned. The nursery is open later than 4 but last orders are around 330 ;)

Visited the potting shed on Saturday with a couple of friends .. 2 of us are gluten free, staff were very helpful and told us what they had that we could eat .. we all decided on the gluten free toasted wraps .. followed by the best piece of cake ever !! Gluten free courgette and avocado !! .. lovely place, friendly helpful staff .. good prices too, will be going back :)

This is a nice little cafe. Small menu. Food is good. Prices and portions are ok. Nice to eat surrounded by a garden centre. Friendly staff.

What a little gem of a place, have been meaning to stop for ages as I go past here a few times a week on the way to Hitchin and finally did so today! The cafe is down at the bottom of the garden centre, lovely tables outside if the weather is playing ball but plenty of room inside too! The staff were really lovely, very attentive, accommodating and on the ball with the service! The food was cooked fresh to order, we had two full English and had a spare plate for our 3 year old to share some with me. Absolutely lovely food, great value as it includes a hot drink too! Would definitely go back for breakfast and will try out the lunches too as the specials sounded delicious. Added bonus of the chickens, Rhea birds and others which my little boy loved seeing! Give them a try :)

Stopped by here for the first time with my daughter for breakfast. A nice quiet little place which encourages you to relax and chill out in amongst the nursery.

I visited the Potting Shed with a friend for lunch. I was impressed with the clean and welcoming surroundings and friendly staff. The menu was tempting and good value. Our food order arrived in good time and was delicious. We had chosen soup and a toasted sandwich. I am definitely going to visit again soon.

Lovely little coffee/tea shop, relaxed, with delicious food and drinks. Clean and tidy, friendly staff and delightful surroundings.

We dropped by on the off chance and couple of weeks ago and were not dissappointed. The breakfast was lovely. Everything cooked to order and perfectly cooked too! in fact so good we have been back!

We turned into this previously unknown, little hidden gem by accident after missing a turning. I'm so happy we did.

The Potting shed is a quirky place to have a meal. We enjoyed looking at and buying plants in the garden centre before settling down for lunch under one of the umbrellas outside the cafe. There are interesting garden accessories too and the hens were fun to visit. All in all, not just a place to buy your plants!

Really friendly staff, who made us feel very welcome and a really lovely breakfast. The homemade potato cake (not in picture) with my full English was particularly good. We were to full to try the cakes but they looked amazing

I have to say that when I come here I always have to get myself a sandwich, anywhere else I just wouldnt bother but here, they sure know how to make a sandwich and the homemade coleslaw is fantastic. It's all good food, executed beautifully by a warm, friendly team. Food made with love indeed!

We had a lovely coffee and cake at The Potting Shed, the staff were super friendly and the location was perfect.

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Found this by googling best toasties in Letchworth and Google was right. Lovely little place, so welcoming, friendly staff and definitely great toasties, although plenty of other options available too. Good coffee and cakes looked delicious, resisted this time but will be going back for them. If you're looking for somewhere relaxed, friendly, clean, with good food and no unnecessary frills, this is it.

We found this nursery/cafe by chance. I would highly recommend it good choice of food, lovely staff and so quaint.

Very prompt service with a smile and good home made food. Nice selection of cakes too! We enjoyed the jacket potatoes and homemade soup

The team at Potting Shed are always super happy and enthusiastic. They sell lovely homemade food and great coffee. This is now the only place I go in the area for coffee! You can also enjoy a nice seat outside in the sun now that winter has passed!

Have visited The Potting Shed for coffee and cake several times. A lovely calm café set in a garden centre, have always had excellent service with nice coffee and tasty cakes.

Great cafe in Thorns garden nursery. Great cakes and coffee. Very friendly .Full english breakfast begore 11.30am . Will be returning soon.

Recently visited The Potting Shed with my sisters where we enjoyed excellent, friendly service, good coffee and delicious cake. I had the raspberry and elderflower cake which was fabulous. The slices of cake are generous and there is a variety of food on the menu from breakfast to lunch choices. Very relaxing and you are never made to feel rushed.

I have been here 3 times now and it really is the perfect place for my 93 year old mum. It feels very cosy and safe to her, not too big so she doesn't find it too noisey and we can sit and do the crossword. There is a really relaxed atmosphere and the staff are so friendly. It's lovely to be able to look outside through all the big windows and the food is fab too! The option of having a half sandwich and a mug of soup suits mum's appetite perfectly - and what lovely homemade soup it was last time I went. I think it was lentil and chorizo. She likes looking at the plants on the way to and from the cafe and we can pick up some veg on the way out. A experience.

The Potting Shed is very welcoming and the food is absolutely delicious. After visiting for the first time a few days ago we have already been three times and every meal has been exceptional. The staff are very friendly and the food is excellent value for money. We cannot recommend enough.

The Potting Shed has a warm, welcoming feel. We love to walk across the fields with our dogs and stop off for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. The food is always excellent, the service friendly and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. For years we have been content to sit outside with our dogs but now there is a cosy extension to the cafe which is dog friendly - just pawfect! The chickens and lovely plants in the garden centre add to the appeal of the venue. Highly recommended.

My wife and I have been coming here for years for hens - both for the hens themselves and for the food to feed them. The Potting Shed Cafe has always been a hidden gem behind the nursery, but after a recent overhaul, is now a real destination in itself. Locally sourced food, cooked on site. And for us, the best part is now a dog room! Complete with water bowls and dog blankets. What was once a once a month trip for us to buy hen food will become a once a week place to take the dog.

Recommended by DogFriendly as welcoming dogs and it does! The cute cafe has a separate “dog friendly” room. We enjoyed good coffees and toasties for lunch and then a wander around the garden centre - will be back.

It's cute here and the staff are nice but it was a bit col (we got there as soon as it opened) and there was a very limited breakfast menu. Did overhear the lady explain to another couple that they only do breakfast in the week? Since we had gone based on the TA breakfast recommendations this was a bit of a disappointment really. Bacon sandwich was nice though.

It's quiet at this time of the year so perfect timing to drop into the Potting Cafe for a cup of tea and light lunch. Then a look at the chickens and the garden centre; how they used to be and not a boring chain affair. Do hope they keep going as it is such a charming place.

Encouraged by a leaflet through the door in faraway Hitchin, we checked out the Potting Shed in search of a family brunch on a chilly Sunday morning.

The Potting Shed is in the grounds of 'Thornes Garden Centre'. This is not any old garden centre, they also specialise in rare breed chickens and visitors are welcome to go and see them. There are also some amazing 'Rheas' - large flightless birds from South America resembling the Ostrich. There is a great garden shop and finally the lovely Potting Shed Cafe. Jacket potato with numerous fillings, homemade soups with thick crusty bread, all sorts of sandwiches and yummy cakes.

We go here quite regularly now after our Pilates class at Fairfield Park. It does a lovely selection of food and drinks, nice setting and friendly staff.

A lovely garden centre with wonderful food and staff. We had a mug of soup, sandwich and pot of tea, just what we needed on a chilly day! A little gem on our doorstep!

The potting shed is a great place to go have a delicious lunch great for the family or just a little drop in. Added bonus to go see all the birds, the food and service is fantastic with friendly, jolly, welcoming staff Lovely environment to be in, definitely recommend!!

After discovering the best toasted tuna melt (with fantastic homemade coleslaw) i am now a regular visitor bringing both family and friends at any opportunity. Great food, lovely friendly staff, even remembering my favourite every time. Lovely surroundings, i always enjoy having a walk around the garden centre and gift shop.

Fantastic service and lovely food, lovely place to go and eat and get a drink. Thrones garden nursery is a lovely place with friendly staff, would strongly recommend:)

This cafe is in Thornes nursery and has lots of lovely bits for the garden, including chickens!!

Have been coming here for quite so time now. It's a little gem off the beaten track. Staff are always friendly and the place is light, bright and airy. Simple menu done very very well. The toasted sandwiches are to die for - always have the same chicken, pesto, mozzarella, lush!! There's always specials (get the coleslaw if that's in - amazing!) and a good selection of cakes and sweet treats. Coffee is good too. Go try this place, you won't be disappointed!!

Great place to go. Staff are always really friendly and the food fresh, delicious and not expensive. The café is attached to a garden nursery with a little farm shop, nice range of plants, friendly staff and best of all chickens, geese and even a couple of emus which have delighted my friends and family of all ages over many years. Lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Very friendly staff and good service. Lovely cakes. Half portions for children would be good as older ones don't want the sandwich box style lunch but can't always eat an adults portion. Enjoyed seeing the chickens, will certainly go back.

Popped in for a quick bite to eat, we had a meatball panini and the new veggie panini.

We had sausage sandwiches and drinks and it was lovely. I would recommend popping in and having a drink

We are lucky to have this little gem on our doorstep. Always a friendly greeting. Great coffee cake and lunches.

This was one of those happy accidents where you find somewhere that is so good you wonder how you’ve not come across it before.

We went for hot drinks and a scone, returned later for a light lunch. Good food, excellent drinks, very friendly service. On our second visit, the lady who took our order remembered what we liked to drink - and she did the same with other customers! Lovely atmosphere. We will definitely go back.

We visited on friday 29th of September for a quick lunch while back in Letchworth. We ended up in The Potting Shed by accident and i am so glad we did.

A lovely little cafe, serving anything from coffee and cake to lunches, a little jar of snacks for the children to enjoy. Staff are friendly, inside and outside eating areas. Great to have on the door step !

Great food, wonderful staff and clean surroundings. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended. Outside seating available plus go and see the farm animals.

We've been coming to the potting shed for a while now every month as one of our regular Sunday lunchtime treats. Although a bit out of the way and easy to overlook Thornes is a small independent garden centre with friendly helpful staff and a good choice of quality products as well as chickens and rhea!

I visit this cafe at least two to three times a week as I work from home. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience. The food is of a very high standard and the staff are lovely. Their specials are also very good and their home made soups are delicious.

In the area for work today and saw the sign in passing, popped in and found this little tearoom at the bottom of the garden centre, nice clean if basic place and a lovely welcome when we went in. Had coronation chicken sandwiches (yum) and tea plus the home made coleslaw, would highly recommend it if your in the area and you like the quaint style against the usual corporate garden centre places.

Encontré este lugar cuando busqué en línea para las tiendas de té en Hertfordshire 'como lo quería algo diferente para ir con nuestro hijo y nuera. Las críticas eran buenas y me alegro de haberlo elegido. Muy amable, precios razonables y un ambiente luminoso y alegre. Pasteles precioso también!

Had a morning coffee, cakes look delicious and the service is very good! Nice cheery start to the day :)

Estoy sentado en el Potting Shed de haber disfrutado 2 ofertas encantador el italiano pAnini

Estado viniendo aquí y en desde que abrió. Siempre amable, buena comida y café. Todo el lugar ha sido recientemente depurado así que ahora un lugar encantador para salir y reunirse con los amigos, no sólo a tomar un café a la hora de recoger el puré de pollo.

Second visit to this great little garden centre cafe and this time with the wife! Great location, excellent food and friendly staff. Shop has great gift ideas, plant selection is very good and cafe superb! Definately worth a visit

Después de haber visitado el Potting Shed varias veces, todavía no puedo decidir lo que es mejor: el personal encantador o sándwiches deliciosos. El café es rústico pero elegante, con una gran variedad de comida agradable de precio razonable y postres. Genial para el almuerzo o un café y un pastel de recogida. No podría recomendarlo más.

Vine aquí con mi madre para el almuerzo el sábado después de mi padre encontré este lugar durante la semana, y fue un almuerzo muy hermoso! Se puede decir todos los ingredientes eran de muy buena calidad y el personal era muy amable. Sin duda volveremos!

Small and cosy, very friendly service with good food especially jacket potato and a nice cuppa. Very popular place as people coming and going all the time. Happy to recommend

Después de pasar la mañana en la granja independiente, decidí escapar de la lluvia para comer. He escuchado el Potting Shed thornes y en el centro de jardín era muy gratamente sorprendido por este café pequeño cómo bastante. La señorita que nos ayudó establecer una silla alta tan pronto como entramos y era muy amable con mi hijo de dos años. Pedimos una comida sandwich niños en pan integral que en realidad era una sustancial sandwich (es sólo la mitad de una ronda completa, pero debido al tamaño del pan fue muy grande! Pedí la patata) chaqueta con queso y frijoles y era preciosa (sin granos de valor aquí! El café) (un Americano con leche) era preciosa y fuerte. Pero lo mejor fue el personal muy amable y acogedor. Parecían conocer algunos de los otros comensales muy bien y esto hizo que parezca aún más amable. Yo recomendaría este lugar a cualquiera que quiera un sencillo pero sabroso almuerzo.

Always a tasty lunch with a good selection of cakes. Usually has specials and homemade soup. There are some outside tables for the summer months but the inside is clean and fresh looking. Very friendly too.

Much improved since our last visit. Clean and welcoming. A nice selection of lunchtime favourites served with a smile.

First time visiting this beautiful cafe. We had a walk around the chickens and Rhea's. Beautiful garden centre and will be back again soon. Thank you

Bastante pequeña cafetería en el corazón del centro de jardín. Por desgracia fue muy fría en el día que fuimos y tuvimos que mantener nuestros abrigos y bufandas, y mantener nuestras manos envueltas alrededor de nuestras tazas de té y nuestros pies golpeando por todo el tiempo para mantener caliente! Personal amable. Buena selección de pasteles. Visitamos los pollos después.

A group of us go there each week. The waitress remembers our regular orders and is always friendly. The coffe and cake are lovely.

Wonderful lunch, fresh quality ingredients and lovely staff. Excellent coffee and the cakes... Very pleasant oasis and a mixture of clientele - family friendly.

Esta es nuestra cuarta visita ya que comprar nuestros piensos de pollo de Thornes. La comida siempre es deliciosa y esta visita ha sido una excepción. Yo tenía uno de los especiales - sabrosa queso calentito (queso, cebolla, apio, pimienta y zanahoria con mayonesa) y voy a tener que intentar hacer en casa, ya que era una buena combinación. Seguimos almuerzo con algunas de sus tartas y bollos y una taza de té. ¡Perfecto!

The interior of this small independent cafe has been spruced up but not lost any of its charm. Still a good choice of cakes including a gluten free option. Still very friendly service.

This was my third trip here for another lunch that again was superb, coffee and cake always an added bonus and the treats always nice for the kids👍 Great food, great location and garden centre...fab😜

I often pop in for lunch as it makes a nice alternative to service stations. The food is consistently good and provides value for money. Staff are friendly and helpful. Added bonus of a good garden centre too!

Great spot amongst the garden centre plants and flowers. Relaxed atmosphere, attentive, friendly service and a tasty cream tea.

Aunque he estado aquí varias veces anteriormente, es usualmente han sido sólo para café, pero esta vez mi marido y yo decidimos almorzar allí. Elegí el bagel de salmón ahumado y mi marido eligió la envoltura de salmón ahumado. Fueron servidos con ensalada. Ambos estuvieron deliciosos. Espero que se me hacen de este un lugar para visitar.

Good food. Fast and friendly service. Like the recent improvements to the decor. I would highly recommend

Lovely friendly sevice, delicious cakes and home made gluten free options which is always a lovely treat ☺

Friendly welcome and service. Good range of items on the menu including bagels and wraps which makes a nice change. Tasty coffee and cakes.

Good food nearly all home cooked, always clean and tidy, and great staff what more do you want in a café.

Close to the Greenway, a pleasant walk from Letchworth. Good coffee and an appealing selection of cakes on offer. Set within a nice independent garden centre.