Local Reviews
In October 2024, James M said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We popped in here for a late lunch. Had some delicious warm scones with clotted cream and homemade Jam. The food was lovely, service was very good and all the staff were really helpful and friendly. The restaurant itself had plenty of character and charm and we will certainly visit again.
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In October 2024, G B said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is as good as it gets for a charming modestly-priced bistro / cafe in the heart of Sudbury, itself a great hub for regional touring. High quality food, excellent variety and incomparable service from the young staff, watched over with great panache and humour by the co-owner. We breakfasted here two days running - our hotel breakfast, already paid for, was borderline awful - and had no regrets at all for paying twice. The Secret Garden is a gem.
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In October 2024, HarryBuckinghamshire said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
A lovely experience. Such friendly staff including mine host. The quality and range of food were excellent. Used extensively by local residents which proves its success.
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In November 2024, Valena18 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Our first visit to this first class restaurant set in a stunning old beamed building in the lovely town of Sudbury. There is parking on the street on the market sqaure just a few minutes walk away. I could write a long glowing description but all I am going to say is that it was excellent in every aspect.
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In November 2024, brymor78 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We called into the Secret Garden whilst visiting Sudbury for the first time, having looked at other dog friendly eateries we found this treasure just off the main area of town
Really friendly greeting and efficient service, even an individual bowl of water for our small dog
The food was beautifully prepared and served, pork pate with side salad and home cooked sourdough bread, and also mackerel pate with horseradish served on sourdough with side salad
A peaceful location although busy with an lovely menu, we will return - thank you all đź‘Ť
Really friendly greeting and efficient service, even an individual bowl of water for our small dog
The food was beautifully prepared and served, pork pate with side salad and home cooked sourdough bread, and also mackerel pate with horseradish served on sourdough with side salad
A peaceful location although busy with an lovely menu, we will return - thank you all đź‘Ť
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In January 2025, John N said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
As always, our trip to The Secret Garden was a delight.
A warm welcome, friendly and professional service. A relaxed ambience and, of course, delicious food, accompanied by a lovely wine.
The Secret Garden’s secret lies in the reliability and consistency of its delivery of a high quality all-round experience.
What a delicious, delightful way to spend over two hours on a Friday afternoon. Thankyou.
A warm welcome, friendly and professional service. A relaxed ambience and, of course, delicious food, accompanied by a lovely wine.
The Secret Garden’s secret lies in the reliability and consistency of its delivery of a high quality all-round experience.
What a delicious, delightful way to spend over two hours on a Friday afternoon. Thankyou.
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In April 2025, Donna J said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Daughter’s ordered an afternoon high tea for five of us. Was seated very quickly and our sandwich orders were taken. The service to bring us drinks was a little slow, but that said it was extremely busy in there. Once we had received our pots of tea and sandwiches which were absolutely delicious, we were brought out two cake stands filled with scones, cakes and macaroons all of which was fresh and delicious. There was so much left that we all brought boxes home with us. There was so young man that served our table was very smiley and polite. Lovely place to go out too. Thank you all for such a super experience. Will be returning very soon.
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In May 2025, Nicks22 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Third time we have been there this year and TBH it would seem they have a new chef. Our meals were only OK. I had a the special rib eye steak which although tasted great it was only 1/4 inch thick and I needed dessert to fill me up.
With so many great restaurants near by they need to spend a bit more time on presentation and delivery.
This was the first time that no one asked if everything was OK with meal, perhaps they knew it was not the usual standard. We will go back and give them one more chance as it has been good previoulsy.
With so many great restaurants near by they need to spend a bit more time on presentation and delivery.
This was the first time that no one asked if everything was OK with meal, perhaps they knew it was not the usual standard. We will go back and give them one more chance as it has been good previoulsy.
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In May 2025, Connector784547 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
After reading the reviews we were dissappointed. Staff were friendly but the food was mediocre and my steak @ÂŁ35 was more like a minute steak than the nice rib eye I expected. It was delivered on a bed of soggy, not cripsy, sliced potatoe and onion. The steak was tasty just not a lot of it. The wifes crayfish salad looked like it had been thrown on to the plate and didnt look apetizing at all.
Creme brule was bitter as sugar was over done, the colour gave it away, black not golden brown.
Was quite busy and nice atmospere just didnt meet up to expectaions.
Creme brule was bitter as sugar was over done, the colour gave it away, black not golden brown.
Was quite busy and nice atmospere just didnt meet up to expectaions.
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In May 2025, David M said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Lovely freshly made food, delicious strawberry gateau for pudding, relaxed and friendly atmosphere and service. What’s not to like? A real gem.
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