Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 4477 reviews

What calamityjane2016 doesn't like about Dobbies Garden Centre:
The queue in the restaurant was long and moved very slowly. I only wanted to book a slot for the soft play area for my family. Maybe the girls on the main tills could do this as they were not busy. Anyway got settled in the play area and went to order drinks. Again the Q was long and slow. The latte was nice and the pot of tea made more than 1 cuppa. The cheese scone was fresh but not very cheesy. Went back again for... View all feedback. What Yasmine S likes about Dobbies Garden Centre:
Great little place, lots of lovely gift items especially from local business you wouldn’t normally find elsewhere.food is ok service not great, slow and not the happiest of people. View all feedback.

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 25 reviews
Sabrina
28.11.2022 - 23:43

I enjoyed an excellent afternoon tea, beautiful sandwiches, skorn and cake, my only criticism was that the restaurant was so warm, so only 4 stars. please open...

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Sabrina
28.11.2022 - 23:43

Ground floor access from parking. a large, spacious garden center. it houses a lot of plants, tools, garden products, plant food, garden furniture, house decora...

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Richárd
28.11.2022 - 23:43

Beautiful garden center and many interesting and unusual things. the only reason I didn't give a 5 star is the couple of times I had eaten there, the chef doesn...

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Richárd
28.11.2022 - 23:43

I've got a pet corner I find them very helpful and they give you the nutrition advice on your pet you staff are friendly and helpful, there's a aquatics fish ke...

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Paul
28.11.2022 - 23:43

They love the selection of items. the products are expensive, but is appealing to the upper market, so perhaps for some occasions or properties. I personally ca...

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At this bustling garden center café, patrons are met with a mixed bag of experiences. While the children's play area is a highlight, offering great value and enjoyment, the service in the café often leaves much to be desired, with slow queues and inconsistent availability of menu items. Guests have reported long waits for their orders and limited food options, leading to frustration. Still, there are commendations for specific dishes, like the festive Christmas dinner, and the delightful ambiance appeals to many. Overall, while the café's charm persists, customers hope for improvements in service consistency.

Tripadvisor
2.4 ★ from 103 reviews
Steve
20.11.2023 - 00:57

Ordered 2 cups of tea at 10.15 am by 10. 42 am had not been served even though others who followed us into the venue had been, queried this with an employee and...

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Mariolanza52
20.11.2023 - 00:57

Ordered , sandwich ,scone, beer , pot of tea , and water. Part of it came out. Then checked receipt , no tea, then waited 20 mins. Hubby went back to till and h...

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Yasmine
20.11.2023 - 00:57

Great little place, lots of lovely gift items especially from local business you wouldn’t normally find elsewhere.food is ok service not great, slow and not the...

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Relax21503123308
20.11.2023 - 00:57

Visited Dobbies and was once again very disappointed with the restaurant, we have been dog owners in the past and have nothing against dogs but we do have a pro...

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SueL191
20.11.2023 - 00:57

Below average husband had full breakfast and I had bacon roll Toast on plate with the breakfast was wet (surely you should bring that on a side plate) Sausages...

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Google
4.1 ★ from 1847 reviews
Lesley
15.01.2024 - 07:38

There is a wide variety of options available, from appetizers to entrees.

David
15.01.2024 - 07:38

I called here two weekends for their Christmas Dinner but they had sold out each time! After the 2nd time I was told to try on a weekday so I booked a day off w...

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jason
15.01.2024 - 07:38

I had a great time at the afternoon tea, the service was outstanding and the food was delicious.

harry
15.01.2024 - 07:38

Me, my daughter and my grandson ,went to see father Christmas, near the Woodbridge roundabout, easy to find big parking spice ,found Santa's grotto walked in. W...

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MARK
15.01.2024 - 07:38

Better in the spring and summer. Too much Xmas decorations this time of year.

Facebook
3.0 ★ from 39 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.9 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 1403 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 1124 reviews

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