Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 205 reviews

What misslambx likes about The Orchards Cafe:
We have visited this restaurant a few times now for coffee and cake. The homemade cakes are excellent value for money, usually costing between £1-£1.50. My daughter had a large baguette, which was reasonably priced, and we also enjoyed the apple juice that is made on-site. While the restaurant has a staff cafe atmosphere, they are welcoming to all visitors and it's a great place to relax with family and friends. We w... View all feedback. What Keith F doesn't like about The Orchards Cafe:
I was also seduced by the ad in the free magazine. Went there at approx. 2pm today.I did not find the ramp mentioned in other reveiws .Sat in chair at top of steps for ten minutes while a young lady walked out with rubbish bags and then walked back , ignoring me both times. I eventually gave up and left. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.8 ★ from 18 reviews
Asgard
28.09.2024 - 07:33

Rode past a few years ago on way to Labour at the new EMRC site being built and thought it was for employees only. Discovered today whilst looking for a local c...

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Martyn
28.09.2024 - 07:33

Staff are friendly and efficient, nice range of cakes and pastries, coffee is good too.

nigel
28.09.2024 - 07:33

I think they were having a bad day food was cold eggs hard bacon was like rubber very expensive for what you got

martyn
28.09.2024 - 07:33

Very nice cafe great cakes at sensible prices always good service plenty of freshly cooked dishes and salads available at lunchtime.

Colin
28.09.2024 - 07:33

There is no getting away from the fact that this is the cafeteria for the Research Institute staff rather than a cafe where you might come for a cup of tea and...

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The restaurant, located in a Research Institute, offers a limited but varied menu including roast, vegetarian options, sandwiches, and cakes. The meals were reasonably priced, and there was a salad bar available for an extra cost. The café offers a friendly atmosphere, self-service options for cutlery and sauces, and a clean environment. While the coffee could be hotter and the café closes early, the homemade cakes and great prices make it a popular spot. Additionally, the breakfast menu received positive reviews and the café is a hidden gem that is worth a visit.

Menu
4.4 ★ from 6 reviews

Not widely known that this great caffe is open for publicity. good eating friendly staff. so close to kents renowned research gardens.

Had a classic full English breakfast for a business networking event. beautiful environment with inherited apples for research grow. the apple juice was great!

Very nice caffe great cake to reasonable trips always good service plenty freshly cooked dishes and salads available at midday.

The staff are friendly and efficient, beautiful selection of cakes and baked, coffee is also good.

Excellent, food value for money, very varied choice and very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend.

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 5 reviews
Kent123220
05.04.2024 - 17:15

I came to this restaurant with my parents, husband, and toddler for breakfast. We received a warm and friendly welcome and enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast....

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misslambx
05.04.2024 - 17:15

We have visited this restaurant a few times now for coffee and cake. The homemade cakes are excellent value for money, usually costing between £1-£1.50. My daug...

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Keith
05.04.2024 - 17:15

I was also seduced by the ad in the free magazine. Went there at approx. 2pm today.I did not find the ramp mentioned in other reveiws .Sat in chair at top of st...

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nobby69010
05.04.2024 - 17:15

Used to live on the EMRS and grew up there so this place brings back fond memories lunch in the conservatory excellent home style food and good portions realist...

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sharon
05.04.2024 - 17:15

Upon entering, my first impressions were good. The cafe was flat and wheelchair friendly, except for the car park which was stony and hard work for manual chair...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 38 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 35 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.8 ★ from 40 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 122 reviews

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