Reviews - Bakestone
Reviews summary
Nestled within a charming garden center, this restaurant presents a blend of delightful treats and service hiccups. Diners rave about the vibrant atmosphere and fresh offerings, particularly the breakfast items and delectable cakes. However, the dining experience is often marred by slow and disorganized service, leaving guests frustrated with long waits and table assignments. While standout dishes like eggs benedict shine, issues with certain food quality dampen enthusiasm. Overall, patrons appreciate the pleasant surroundings and occasional friendly service but hope for improvements in organization and consistency to elevate their visits.
Was Adrianna Rutkowska at Bakestone a mag?
I visited in November and delighted we did! We met a lovely man at the window who makes a gorgeous cup of tea Me and my mom went for a walk and came across this lovely cafe, we both got teas, my mom got a carrot cake and I got an cherry bakewell slice which were OUT OF THIS WORLD We sat down at the benches and enjoyed the gorgeous view Highly recommend everyone visit View all feedback.
What Ines Apodaca dislikes about Bakestone:
they are sooo slow, they do not serve a person at a time, they serve no one. the people are waiting literally, even if no one is served as they make other food, very under personal, restaurant was full empty tables, but they say they have to be allocated to a table, why? it was half empty, let them just find the people their own table, their bad process made so much harder than it had to be, only the person who serve... View all feedback.
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Last update : 24.05.2026
Very nice spot to go for breakfast/lunch. Excellent customer service.
Great Service The Food Is Perfect Ordering A Cappuccino Or Any Coffee Is Perfect And Off Course Who Can Forget The Latte? That’s An Great Hot Beverage Coffee Art Is Very Amazing Above All The Food Is Fine Apart From The Mushroom Soup Which I Would Prefer To Avoid Due To Different Taste Preferences But The Atmosphere is Also Perfectly Fine Reasonable Prices
Always loved this brunch place, the food is top notch. This time I was a bit disappointed with the options for meat and dairy free dietary requirements. But Glenda saved the day as she organised a combination of sides that were vegan. Top notch customer service and professional empathy is key to business success and Glenda made sure that I felt included. Thank you
A favourite spot. Food is always good quality, staff are nice but its so lovely to wander around the garden centre after you eat. It can get extremely busy on weekends with long wait times
Food is always good here. Just had the double baked hazelnut nut pain au chocolat. Amazing. Will definitely be back for more. Staff very friendly, couldn't be more helpful. Coffee is good too. Always enjoy coming here.
Last update : 26.02.2024
I frequent this restaurant often for their delicious eggs benedict and excellent coffee. Today, I want to give a special shoutout to the waiter who kindly brought me a glass of water while I was breastfeeding. They did so without me even having to ask, showing their support for breastfeeding in public. It was truly amazing, and I want to say a big thank you.
I stopped by this restaurant for lunch before a long drive home. The food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and helpful when I called for directions because I couldn't find it easily since the restaurant is located in the center. I would definitely recommend it for its delicious food and great service.
Bakestone does a fantastic job! Every time we go, we're never let down. The breakfast and lunch offerings are always delicious. Despite the restaurant being busy, we always feel at ease and the children enjoy playing in the designated area. We're thrilled to have you in the neighborhood. Great job to everyone!
Delicious food and coffee coupled with amazing service! I would highly recommend checking this place out!
Went to bakestone on Sunday with a gang for brunch and it was awesome! We've been here a few times and it's always been good, I think they've extended the menu and it's even better now! Keep up the good work!
Last update : 23.12.2023
Visited this morning for breakfast. The staff are friendly and efficient , the restaurant is spotless, and the food was very tasty and piping hot. The coffee is very good too. There is plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor, and the restaurant is bright and airy with plenty of room to move around. I would definitely return.
My son and I had a great time during our recent visit to this cafe. The surroundings were lovely, making it a beautiful cafe. The food selection was small but nice, and there was a good variety of desserts and cakes. My son especially loved the Nutella pancakes. The coffee was good and the staff were friendly. We enjoyed exploring the garden centre after our meal and will definitely make time to browse the shop on our next visit.
Took my family for breakfast to Bakestone at Fota Retail park as a treat. We have been in the past we’re not disappointed but seems like it was not a good day. My son’s pancakes were stodgy and hodge podge in appearance. My husband and I had stale and tough bread in our Eggs Benedict and struggled to cut through it. I hope this was a once off but am still reluctant to recommend it or visit again.
The breakfast was cold and the ordering system was complicated. We ordered the full breakfast on a Sunday around 12:30 and it came out in about five minutes, indicating it was not cooked to order. All items on the plate were cold, with the bacon being particularly unappetizing as the fat had congealed. We suspect the breakfasts were kept under a heat lamp. The ordering system was the most complicated we have encountered. We would not return for a late breakfast and do not recommend it to others. Overall, we were disappointed with the experience.
I treated myself to breakfast this morning and opted for porridge given the chilly weather. Unfortunately, it was terrible—almost like flavored water straight out of a Dickens novel. I couldn’t even finish two spoonfuls. My son had the kids’ pancakes, which were also below average. I don’t understand how they can charge so much for such poor-quality food. The setting was nice, but the breakfast was a letdown. A few months ago, I tried their waffles, and they were disappointing as well. I won’t be coming back for food here. There are plenty of lovely cafes in Midleton with much better options. I left feeling hungry and unimpressed.
Last update : 05.04.2023
High quality diner, good food, beautiful ambience
Wonderful cafe to dine in. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely and helpful staff. Comfortable seating and a great view of plants and it’s garden centre. X
Food is good but service is still disorganised. 10 minutes to get as far as the till and it wasn't particularly busy. Table number assigned when order first placed and then a scramble to find the table as only two had assigned random numbers, none of which was mine. (Translated by Google) Food is good but the service is still disorganized. 10 minutes to get to the cash register and was not particularly busy. Table number assigned when the order was first made and then a fight to find the table as only two had random numbers assigned, none of which was mine.
Staff is always welcoming (Translated by Google) El personal siempre es acogedor.
I love their breakfast range. It was a bit expensive compared to other similar places. (Translated by Google) I love your variety of breakfast. It was a little expensive compared to other similar places.
