One of us got the medium sized breakfast and they let us swap the eggs for an extra hash brown. This was a really good portion! Yes you do pay more than most cafes however, the high quality of the ingredients reflects that. Another got the white chocolate and raspberry pancakes which were amazing 😍
Lovely small place. Food was excellent and we'll presented and the customer service was perfect. Going to the extra effort to cut up a slice of toast for our 5 month old.
Such an amazing place to go. The staff are amazing, the food is sublime with the highest level of detail. We had the Grinch pancakes which were lovely and a nice seasonal twist. Even if you don't need anything from the garden centre, you'll have a lovely time here.
Have visited 3 times now. Pancakes are a must-try. Would avoid the coffee as this has been burnt twice now. Best just to stick to tea/soft drinks. Nicely decorated inside and enjoyed the outlook to the rest of the outdoor garden centre. Have found staff quite curt at times. Personally I would prefer a table booking system, but this won’t be for everyone. However, I would return just for the pancakes as they are so tasty and well-presented!
Gorgeous food and fantastic customer service. I would recommend this place to anyone. I took my 90 year old grandma here and every time I ask where she wants to go for food she always suggests this place - she loves it! There’s normally a short wait to get a table but I never mind this as it gives you chance to look round the garden centre for a bit!
Lovely food and great service. If I had to pick a fault. More sandwiches on the afternoon tea and fewer cakes 🤣. Maybe some pickles or chutney to go with the sandwiches, too. But this is no way a negative. Can't wait to come back
A back to school treat for the teens with a big appetite! Blakes Lovely Breakfast, well presented, lovely service.
Amazing food and amazing people who were super busy tending to everyone’s requests at lunch time today. The tomato, orange and basil soup was amazing! We will be back again for sure 😀👏👏
Excellent quality food, amazing presentation and fast and reliable service, couldn't ask for much more!
Loved it. Great coffee and nice pancakes with strawberries and Nutella. We only wanted a snack so had the small bites menu pancakes. Would go again.
A real mother's day treat breakfast at Blakes. First ever visit. Daughter booked for us she's been to the garden centre before but has never managed to get in here. There's no booking normally so you just have to stand and wait for a table. In the past she's been told an average of 45mins wait which she hasn't done so this was a first for us both. Lovely food excellent service I can see why its so popular.
Been here for many years as a coffee shop, even if name has changed over time.
Food and quality of service is excellent, lots of space downstairs and up so usually ok to get a table.
Sometimes busy on a weekend but staff are helpful and friendly which is nice.
Good selection of traditional menu items and usually a fresh baked cake too :-)
Would be a 5 star be it the location (nothing owners can do about that), as its right on the busy main street which isn't the best of atmospheres. Maybe a little background music might help?
Seems clean and tidy and easy access.
Small outside area for a few tables too.
Thank you.
Amazing food. Went there today and ordered the pancake stack with Nutella and strawberries. Staff were lovely. definitely coming again.
Went for a quick coffee with my daughter in the afternoon.
Closes at 4pm, so limited to cakes. Had Kinder Bueno and Aero Mint Brownies, which were substantial and tasty.
Hot chocolate and Flat White were delicious.
An amazing hidden gem.... everything we had was so delicious! It's so good, I almost don't want to write a review as seating is limited and they don't take bookings... bt everyone deserves waffels this good in thier life!
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