Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 1572 reviews

What Brucestewart likes about Dobbies Garden World Livingston, Livingston:
At Dobbies to buy some items for the garden. While we were there we decided to take advantage of my Loyalty Card and get the free coffee it entitled us to along with something to eat. Because of COVID restrictions diners have to queue up... View all feedback. What dieselbloke doesn't like about Dobbies Garden World Livingston, Livingston:
Probably the worst breakfast I’ve ever eaten. At 10am the food is over cooked and reheated and cold. I couldn’t even cut the sausage on my place. Black pudding was dry and obviously reheated. The toast wasn’t toasted and also cold. It also takes... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
2.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Di01234
11.10.2024 - 06:28

Came here to meet friends for breakfast, the restaurant was busy, there was a great selection and service was quick, it's also dog friendly which was a bonus an...

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justtoletuknow
11.10.2024 - 06:28

Should be ashamed Child box with only 1 slice bread ! Scone lot smaller than previous visit and at £2.90 you only get butter NO jam that's extra at £1 Not exact...

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Di01234
11.10.2024 - 06:28

Visited here on a Sunday the store was very busy as was the cafe. The cafe was not as good as other Dobbies stores I have visited and the selection was poor. Th...

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pregis
11.10.2024 - 06:28

Food dried up they need to sort out this cafe you never no what queue to go in. By the time you get food and drinks your food is not very warm they need to reth...

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JanetGray
11.10.2024 - 06:28

Just back from what we thought would be a nice lunch but it was awful cold soup which I left It really is illegal to sell cold food do your chefs not have food...

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Despite mixed reviews, Dobbies Livingston offers a spacious café with value meal deals for pensioners and delicious macaroni cheese. Cleanliness and food temperature have been concerns for some visitors, while others have praised the quick service, friendly staff, and tasty treats like Bakewell tart. The shop offers an impressive selection of items, and customers appreciate the pet-friendly atmosphere. Overall, Dobbies Livingston provides a relaxing and pleasant dining experience with room for improvement in certain areas.

Tripadvisor
2.9 ★ from 332 reviews
Claire
04.11.2023 - 05:14

The restaurant had a lack of serving staff and was pricey. The bacon was soggy and the fried egg was overcooked, which was disappointing. I do not plan on dinin...

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CHRISTOPHER
04.11.2023 - 05:14

The quality of the fruit scones at this restaurant has declined in the past year. It seems that whoever was baking them has lost their touch. If you eat one, be...

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Helen
04.11.2023 - 05:14

I Have been going to dobbies for many years and I also take my dog dog all the time even through lockdown then , I have purchased many things very expensive stu...

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EilidhMac
04.11.2023 - 05:14

Took two elderly ladies for a coffee and cake as a treat. Both asked for a scone with cream and jam. They had been in the chiller and both said their scones wer...

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Clare
04.11.2023 - 05:14

Food is overpriced. Panini for £8 was no panini but a bought in French bread roll. Very little filling. Not great quality. Dog friendly was the only reason we c...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Martin
27.08.2022 - 01:24

I'm just going to breakfast like the best in town. the restaurant staff is very pleasant and helpful and always on the hand they should need. regarding the gard...

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Ella
27.08.2022 - 01:24

Large selection of spring pistons for which we have gone. very quiet before 10 o'clock. helpful staff. good choice, well displayed.

Evelyn
27.08.2022 - 01:24

Beautiful time in dobbies went all the way, they have a huge arrangement of plants that are so beautiful. the staff was very helpful and pleasant. will definite...

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Ryan
27.08.2022 - 01:24

To breakfast. not enough personal drinks so cold until we have set ourselves. Good.

Scott
27.08.2022 - 01:24

Love the Christmas decorations. Always go on Christmas eve for tea and cake and to see all the Christmas items. Love it.

Facebook
4.0 ★ from 105 reviews
Foursquare
3.8 ★ from 57 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.0 ★ from 294 reviews

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